My new special date night spot! We've eaten here before and always enjoyed the expertise but tonight was extra cool. Maybe it was sitting outside, a classic movie playing on the far wall, the burrata (their specialty), or the company, my lovely wife. It's a great spot. Tonight was simple, burrata and Salmon. The buratta is something special, so whatever they have that night, get it. The salmon was perfectly cooked. Simple and inviting Italian! read more

See all

Big fans of enoteca- definitely out go to in PB. We love sitting in their outdoor area especially when the weather is nice (which in San Diego it often is). The pasta never disappoints, and we love the started they send out. read more

To celebrate our 400 day friend streak on Duolingo (yes, somewhat random reason) my friend and I came here with an RSVP at 6pm on a Sunday evening. While many tables were occupied, we were about to select where we wanted to sit (inside or outside) with plenty of options. It was a bit chilly and even though they had heat lamps we opted for a table inside. After reviewing the menu and hearing the specials, I opted for our server's recommendation of rigatoni al brasato while my friend got the most popular dish, pappardelle bolognese. We gave each other a sample of our dishes. I like the pasta consistency for both dishes. His was a bit softer but still had a good bite. My rigatoni had a lovely chew. I added parm and pepper flakes to my pasta and it provided a bit more depth to the flavor. I enjoyed it quite a bit We decided to share a dessert, the Pope's pillow. It has layers of custard, marscarpone and berries. It was a good dessert and perfect for sharing. Our server and the staff were attentive and friendly. We had a great experience. read more

Enoteca Adriano - Rigatoni with braised short rib - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Great fancy Italian place in Pacific Beach. I love their bruschetta as an appetizer. I ordered the salmon which was excellent, although small portioned. We also got the pistachio cheesecake, which was very good. It's an expensive yet delicious restaurant. read more

See all

This place is really great! I came here on a Saturday night with my parents, and the experience was wonderful from the start. We had a reservation and were seated right away, which made the evening off to a great start. Our server was attentive and gave us a great recommendation for the salad, which we decided to order first. It was delicious; the balsamic dressing was top-notch and paired perfectly with the creamy burrata, pears, and grapes. They then brought out warm bread with cheese, served with balsamic and salad dressing for dipping, which was a nice touch and so flavorful. For our entrées, we ordered the lobster ravioli, mushroom pasta, and shrimp marinara pasta. Every dish was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Overall, the service and food truly impressed us, and I would definitely come back. read more

See all

Food is always good and the staff has been always cordial and obliging. We were here on a short vacation in Pacific Beach. Had a great meal and time at Enoteca Adrianno. Just a short walk from our hotel (Pacific Terrance Inn). Don't have to go to Little Italy for good italian food. read more

Enoteca Adriano - Short rib rigatoni with mozzarella cheese on top - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

See all

One of my go-tos in the area. Brought my parents here from out of town and my dog (they are pet friendly :) Oscar was our server and was extremely patient with us and even brought us extra wine while we waited for our dinner. Seasonal Burrata is a must, and any of their pastas really. Everyone was full and drunk and we were greeted a few times by what seemed to be the manager who was a sweet pea -despite my dad making slightly uncomfortable comments. Wonderful vibe for an intimate group. read more

Enoteca Adriano - Said father - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

See all

I've driven past this spot multiple times and figured it was finally time to try it. It's such a cute little hole in the wall, love the vibe here. This cheesy bread app was absolutely fantastic. Perfect start to the meal. I ordered the chicken and did enjoy it, however, the short rib rigatoni was definitely the favorite entree of the table. read more

See all

After 3 days of dining in Little Italy and Pacific Beach, this little gem of the restaurant was my absolute favorite. 5 star service, meal and ambience. 5 different plates all delicious. Enjoy. We sure did ! read more

So Enoteca has always been wonderful since we discovered the restaurant in 2010 when it was first opened and have continued to come here often ever since. We will miss Franco as the owner/chef but we are glad that Giuseppe bought and continued service for the restaurant. Of course, when there is a new owner / chef we do expect that there will be differences. Thankfully, we get to start each meal with the cheesy hot bread and dipping sauce. The burrata remains excellent! An Excellent change was the gnocchi in the suburb and fresh red sauce . We are really sad to see the spinachi salad off the menu. Hopefully it is just seasonal because that was one of our favorite salads. Everyone has an arugula, Parmesan salad.... Orchietti Bosco was as delicious as usual. We hope that the Sea Bass in lobster reduction sauce and squid ink pasta will remain on the menu, as it is our favorite Sea bass dish in San Diego... I did notice that on my ravioli Rossi that the lobster reduction sauce wasn't quite as good as it used to be .... Other items that I see were missing is the Mediterranean cod dish. There also seems to be less soup. We also used to be able to get pasta substituted for the mashed potatoes, which we are disappointed is not happening any longer. Maybe Franco just used to do that for us since we had been coming since the restaurant opened.... We noticed the wine list isn't quite as extensive and unfortunately fees are more expensive. There have been some physical changes in the restaurant, which are nice . Again, we will continue to come frequently, but we do hope to see the return of some past menu favorites . And maybe the lobster sauce recipe needs some tweaking . Thank you. I wish you much continued success Giuseppe and staff! read more

See all

This is a quaint little Italian, one of a kind restaurant. We went on a Sunday, which was pretty packed. Luckily we had reservation. Although the waiter was not quite attentive as we would like because he had many other seats to tend to he was OK. The food was OK, but it wasn't anything special. I did like the ambience. The price was OK. Overall, I would say give this place a try if you want a cozy Italian restaurant. read more

See all

Wonderful food & fair prices here. Service is fantastic and love the ambiance, especially the outdoor seating with the projector. Ate dinner last night with Hector as our server, he was great. Entrees took a little bit to come out but was great overall. read more

See all

Made reservations for a group of 8 and the service was great and attentive! The food was also delicious Italian and space was lively with a comforting vibe. I got the Seabass Special and it was cooked perfectly with a squid ink pasta in a luscious sauce. Desserts are also wonderful here too! My favorite was the Wild Berry Medley Torte that was not too sweet and well-balanced. Overall, would love to come back for more great pasta! read more

See all

This was my 1st time dining at Enoteca Adriano. Really cute date night or special occasion spot. Oscar our waiter was so great, it was busy so you do have to wait a bit for food & drinks. It was worth the wait! I had the spaghetti romana and the spinach salad, DELICIOUS. Only issue that happened, my next to me was finished his pasta and there was a piece of Glass He told one of the waiters, 10 minutes later the manager came over and told the whole table, it was a piece of plastic. I found to that to be a bit unprofessional. I know mistakes but for the manager to make light of it, was kind of strange. I don't want to give it a bad rating because the food was Outstanding. I'm not sure if I would return? I'm conflicted because of the piece of glass/plastic?1 read more

See all

This was my first time dining at Enoteca Adriano. I find the restaurant options in pacific beach to be rather lack luster so I wasn't sure how this would be. Thankfully I didn't need to worry. We were sat right away for our reservation and the service was very friendly and timely. To start, we had the burrata special which had grilled eggplant, cherry tomatoes, capers and arugula drizzled with a roasted red pepper sauce. So good! For main courses we had the spaghetti carbonara and the gnocchi. Both were very tasty, you can't go wrong with a well done carbonara. The gnocchi were very light and fluffy. Overall, this was a perfect date night spot! read more

See all

Terrific pasta, great service always and the free cheese bread is bomb. Definitely worth a visit. This is a must everytime we go to San Diego read more

First time in and will go back! The burrata with tomatoes and artichoke was great. Chicken piccata was good as was bolognese. Hector was our server. He and the rest of the team were attentive. We took home desserts--a chocolate cake and tiramisu. Both were perfect! read more

I'm so glad I finally tried this place! It's super cute, cozy, and the food is delicious! It's a great date night spot. It was easy to make reservations. We came to celebrate a friends birthday and the servers were very accommodating and gave great recommendations. Food review: Literally everything that we tried was fantastic! Complimentary bread/olive oil: (5/5) We had to get a few plates because we could not stop eating it. So good, perfect texture, and had melted cheese inside. Bruschetta: (5/5) It was super fresh and so flavorful. We devoured this super quick and should've ordered 2 or 3 for the table. Burrata: (5/5) This was SO good. Super fresh, the balsamic was delicious and good portion. Orecchiette pasta: (10/5) This was my all time favorite dish. It was embarrassing how quickly I devoured my bowl of pasta. The noodles were so fresh and the sauce... was bomb! Lasagna: (4.5/5) Super big portion, very tasty! Definitely would order again. Desserts: (3.5/5) These were pretty tasty, but I could've gone without desserts here. read more

I thought this place was amazing and very reasonable. It's only open till 10 which is a bit of a bummer as we are often looking for a place open a bit later. The server was very knowledgeable and we all loved our food read more

Five stars isn't enough. I'd give this place a thousand if I could. My bestie and I came here to celebrate our birthdays and it was perfection from start to finish. The food... unreal. Easily my favorite Italian food I've ever had. The service was just as incredible and the atmosphere was exactly the vibe we wanted. Everything about this place just hits. I will absolutely be back. New favorite spot, no question read more

I haven't visited this place since my mother's birthday years ago. When my parents came to town to visit, it was actually my mom that wanted to eat here. Highly recommend making a reservation. We were seated promptly. They expanded their outside, and there were many heat lamps to help with the cold weather (SD cold). The food was the absolute best. Everything we ordered was delicious. Be sure to ask about their specials! read more

Enoteca Adriano - Squid ink pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

See all

What a great spot! I love the cozy atmosphere and music. They have great food options for everyone. Their minestrone soup is some of the best I've had! They use fresh veggies and the broth is delicious and rich. Their ciabatta bread is great and they have a large homage dessert menu. They also have lots of espresso drink options. They only serve wine, but they have affordable options. Monday and Tuesdays are free byob bottles! read more

Coming from someone who has tried nearly every italian spot in SD, this is by far my favorite and most consistent. My partner and I come here once a year on our anniversary and I get the pasta romano (the pesto pasta in the cheese bowl) every time, it is seriously so good. Happy to see it hasn't blown up quite yet, it's a nice little hole in the wall but it's a must go. They have a movie playing on the projector sometimes in the main dining room which is a great touch (Nightmare before Christmas in October!) Highlights *Best pasta texture *Great flavors without over salting *Fresh ingredients *Great service read more

Enoteca Adriano - Pasta romano & wine - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was amazing but the service was horrendous. The rigatoni porcini was amazing with lots of mushrooms and it everything I was looking for in a pasta dish. We also tried the rigatoni al brasato which was also good but VERY rich. We waited over 30 minutes for our waiter so we could order another round of drinks and dessert and the host ended up helping serve us. Unsure what the issue was as she was serving the tables around us and the place was not full but hoping that was a fluke event. Dessert was worth the wait! read more

See all

My party sat outside and was able to enjoy the beautiful San Diego evening in their covered patio with our dog. As soon as we had the freshly baked bread stuffed with mozzarella and meatball appetizer, we knew we were in for a great meal. The pastas were cooked perfectly al dente and the double cut pork chop was super moist and perfectly seasoned. We were all full, but grateful we decided to share the wild berry dessert. It was the perfect way to end our meal. We'll be back and recommending this spot to all our friends! read more

See all

We were staying nearby for vacation and saw this beautiful spot just around the corner. We went on the early side since we had two small kids. They were accommodating despite the fact that it'd also be a pretty lovely date spot. Basic pasta dishes for kids. Adult entrees were really wonderful. Got the artichoke app which was just the hearts and some greens (delicious) and the saffron pasta, also amazing. So grateful this spot was nearby! read more

Great little Italian spot. Try the burratta. Delicious pasta dishes that are good sized portions. Dessert was delicious too. Try the Popes Pillow. Our server was Hector, he was great too! 100% recommend this place to anyone who enjoys REAL Italian food and great service. read more

The food and service were both absolutely amazing! The ambiance was small and quaint. Immediately after leaving, I was already thinking about returning! I will be back soon! I had the simple spaghetti (but the Marinara sauce was amazing). They also have lobster ravioli, which my husband loves! read more

We had the pleasure of having dinner here for a friend's bachelorette party Saturday night and the food and ambiance literally transported us to Italy-- let me tell ya about it . Upon arrival, we waited in line behind another party to get checked-in to our 7pm reservation, but the host was no where to be found . After waiting 10 minutes, which seemed like forever in our group of 6 dressed in our show-stopping bachelorette party themed outfits, we finally got our table . The inside was decorated classic, lights were romantically dim, and the place itself had a very vintage feel . There were wine bottles in the background used as part of the esthetic . We were sat right in front near the left side of the door. Water jugs and cups were pre-set on the table and we waited another 10 mins to be greeted to order wine . We finally were greeted by Hector who was very kind and friendly, but he definitely was a busy man . He took our wine orders, brought us the complimentary bread and oil dip, and then we placed our main dish orders . Here's the food review: Cabernet was smooth and hit the spot. Perfect to balance out the rich Italian dishes ! 8.5/10 complimentary bread and dipping oil was tasty and a nice freebie. 7.5/10 Spaghetti Romano was ready to be photographed for Instagram ! Spaghetti was cooked perfectly al dente just how I liked. Burrata was fresh and creamy . Pesto cream was deliciously rich and flavorful . Crushed pistachios gave some nuttiness . The pecorino cheese crust bowl was the star of the show-- Crispy, crunchy, salty, and sooo fun to eat . Recommend sharing ! 9/10 My other friends had the salmon entree, both gnocchi entrees, prosciutto salad (which i almost ordered for myself)-- they all enjoyed their dishes and presentation was lovely . They offered me to try, but I honestly was too full from my spaghetti to try them lol . The bride was offered a free dessert which was a nice touch-- she loved every bite ! Overall, food was very authentic and satisfying . Love that they have plenty of variety and even gluten-free options . We were there for a total of almost 3 hours which is a little much due to the fact that we all only had one drink each-- the bride had two drinks lol . I would love to be back to try more of their dishes, but maybe on a less busy time and day ! read more

Enoteca Adriano - Spaghetti Romano (Instagram: @angiela.eats) - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

See all

Walked by this spot before and noticed the welcoming atmosphere, so we decided to give them a try. We ordered a salad, spaghetti romano and capellini pomodoro. The dishes were fine, but were not particularly flavorful. Service was reasonably friendly, but nothing to write home about. If you live in the neighborhood and are looking for a restaurant with good date night atmosphere, this is a solid option; Otherwise I'd probably look elsewhere read more

The Team at Adriano were delightful and so smooth, great attention without hovering, so professional. The food was delicious! Rigatoni Porcini, lobster ravioli and short rib rigatoni. Perfection! Can not wait to return. read more

Food and wine were delicious. Our waitress was so sweet! Really cozy atmosphere for a Monday date night. Had a great time here! The pistachio cheesecake was so decadent, and a great way to end a good meal. read more

This little Enoteca is charming, the staff is personable and entertaining, and the food is always great! Franco may have left and sold to Giuseppe, but it's all still wonderful! read more

Enoteca Adriano - Tonight's special Buratta- excellent - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We came on a Friday night at 5:30 and there were several empty tables. I was surprised because every time I drive by, the place looks packed. But as we dined the dining room filled up and by the time we left, there was a crowd waiting outside. Our server was so kind and attentive. She even talked Pokémon with our son. The owner or manager stopped by our table several times as well. All staff were so kind. Beautiful ambiance that felt comfortable and inviting. Homey but not typical Italian restaurant or trendy modern. I had the Chilean Seabass over ink pasta special. It was sooooooo good and cooked just right. Fish was fresh and moist. Pasta was not too al dente and not too soft. It looked as good as it tasted. Nitrate is one of their specialties so we got one off the menu and one of the special. Both were good but not as good as I've had elsewhere. I preferred the bruschetta. The burrata was just a bit firmer than I like. My guest had the pesto and it came in a cheese bowl. It also was delicious and really cool looking. The pesto was creamy and mild. I wish I had saved room for dessert. Next time. Parking is street parking so you may need to circle a bit but it's worth it. They also have a very extensive wine selection. read more

Enoteca Adriano - Chilean seabass over ink pasta - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

See all

overall, I would say it's an average Italian place for how much they charge, but not anything five star. Bread came out quick and it was hot and delicious. They have an extended wine list but no cocktails. They do serve beer. They have an extensive appetizer menu as well. They have lots of pastas with a few vegetarian options, but not a lot. I got the Italian sausage with pasta and mushrooms and I would say it's rather bland and the sausage add salt flavor but otherwise nothing amazing. My mom got a vegetarian dish with pasta and a few vegetables in it but it's mostly just pasta which is OK as well. for 20+ dollars it's rather expensive for just pasta with some peas and a few pieces of pepper in it. My daughter got the spaghetti pesto, which was good, but nothing extra extraordinary. I would say the price point I expected better. They do have good pistachio cheesecake and their tiramisu is pretty good as well. The server was very nice! they are super busy. The ambience is pretty and they have heaters outside and they also have indoor seating. It's pretty big but there's street parking. Overall, 3 stars. The food was all right, my opinion needed more flavor but definitely not bad. For the price point, I would expect better. read more

Food is excellent and service is good. New owners just took over and they are trying to keep it the same. I guess time will tell! read more

Enoteca Adriano - Complimentary bread and dipping oil - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is mostly just for the gnocchi. The pesto and the shrimp in the gnocchi was spectacular. Very good and delicious. However the gnocchi itself was a bit mushy in texture and just didn't hit the mark for me. I like my gnocchi soft, billowy and more fluffy and this was kinda mushy. Although the flavor was there it was the texture. The spaghetti carbonara was very delicious. One of the best carbonaras I've had.. The meatballs and the burrata also were very good. The customer service also was good. Again. If it wasn't for the texture of the gnocchi I would have given 4 stars but I am big on gnocchi and I've tried many of the gnocchi in San Diego and for that I took off one star. I'd totally eat here again just probably wouldn't get my favorite Italian dish ever which is gnocchi. read more

See all

Fantastic neighborhood spot. Everything is delicious every time. Service and ambiance on the outdoor patio are top notch. The perfect spot for a casual dinner with friends, romantic date night, or for impressing out of town guests. read more

See all

The staff at Enoteca Adriano were so gracious to us when we did not have a confirmed reservation. They found a table for us despite a very busy night and we had a wonderful, delicious dinner experience! Thank you to the problem-solving manager, capable wait staff and servers, and skillful chefs! read more

Enoteca Adriano never disappoints! Wednesdays are my favorite night, and the one night a week they serve lasagna with a meatball layer. Be sure to order the tiramisu at the beginning of your meal to be set aside for you when you're ready for dessert; they ALWAYS sell out by the end of the evening (and for good reason). Pro tip: order the Enoteca Adriano burrata and a glass of wine to start. End your meal with tiramisu and a lemoncello shot. If I could give this restaurant 10 stars, I would! read more