I had some high school friends in town and after we were done with dinner, Stevo wanted "prosecco…read moreand dessert." I figured we go to Extraordinary, but then I thought why not have prosecco at Vinarius. The owner was out in front and I asked if Paola was working and he pointed inside...and she was! We didn't have a reservation, but they gave us a table in front. Paola was really happy to see me and I her since it has been a long time. We all decided to order one of each of the desserts. It's been a while since I've been this decadent...who am I kidding...all I need are friends who are willing...LOL! Everything was so good! The prosecco, the desserts, the company, and of course Paola! She is such a gem! The whole staff is great! Looking forward to coming back for dinner! I love this small intimate space! Grazie Paola and Vinarius!

We've come in a few times for happy hour, which isn't really advertised but is a pretty great one -…read moreweekdays 4 -5:30 at the bar or front patio. Wines are a good sized pour for $7 in nice glassware, and the spritzes are also solid. They used to include a cynar spritz that I still order off menu I like it so much. HH food is just okay, surprisingly a bit homey, but great value and I enjoy the calamari and polpette. Service is attentive and great, the interior is spiffy but comfortable. The patio is sparse but I don't mind as we get to enjoy happy hour with our dog.

The charcuterie boards are beautiful and delicious. I recommend preordering one of their curated…read moreboards. It was intimidating for me to go into the shop and create a board, so it worked better for me to choose one they created. I enjoyed the mixture of sweet and savory nuts, fruit, jam and pickles paired with delicious cheese. I have ordered two boards from them and they have both been delicious and reasonably priced.

A bit smaller than the Venissimo store on Washington St., but no less interesting and useful, this…read moreshop offers a range of cheeses that will make you a better host, or cook, or cheese snob, or binge cheese eater, wherever your interests might lie. But parking for this Venissimo is effed up since some genius replaced the few available spaces with picnic tables. Not sure how to deal with that, other than to park a few blocks away and Uber to the store, or simply drive over to Mission Hills for the more considerate, more convenient version of this shop.

Fantastic fresh pasta and other mediterranean cooking essentials. Family run, great service.read more

Dropped my this little Italian grocery store while visiting Little Italy! They have an amazing…read morevariety of fresh pastas and dry pastas. Found some bucatini pasta and had to grab it. I talked to the owner and he told me they supply many of the Italian restaurants with their fresh pasta. I'm definitely coming back.

As indicated from another review, Murray's Cheese Shop is located in Ralph's. However, this is the…read moreplace for cheese lovers. Great service and knowledgeable shopkeepers will help you to navigate the various types of cheeses available. The cheeses are grouped together. My favorite is the Gouda type cheese called "Ewephoria" . These best cheese I've ever had. Creamy, sweet, flavorful and delicious!!! The cheese comes wrapped in small pieces so you can certainly try a few or perfect for when you are putting together a charcuterie board for a gathering.

Huge selection of cheese but it is a stand inside Ralph's and not it's own shop. Therefore no…read moreopportunity for samples or discussion when we stopped in.

Haven't been back in a while and it's still great. Came on a Tues afternoon and it was busy around…read morethe bar but the rest of the space was empty so we were able to find a spot easily. They still have a happy hour which I loved. Not huge discounts but a couple bucks off their already reasonable prices. We got negronis, Rome with a view, baby spro shooter and the tiny filthy martini off the happy hour menu. Also got the carajillo old fashioned off the regular menu. Everything tasted delicious and was well made. Standout was the spro shooter though. It literally tastes like coffee ice cream. The coconut foam on top is fire.

A friend and I went early Monday morning and it was very quiet and pleasant. The interior is out of…read morethis world and there's so many cool things to see. The service was quick and easy, and they were very helpful in helping me pick out what drink to have. We ordered the poached eggs and Greek yogurt, breakfast tacos, and mochanut latte. Everything was delicious. Will def be going back!

This is the perfect place to meet a friend or coworker, date night or even for tourists visiting…read moreSan Diego and want to drink wine @ a place with a chill vibe. I come here w/ my husband and also by myself as it's very calm and comforting. Chad & Marlene are the two main staff and they are amazing! Chad helps you find the perfect wine (Le Charcuterie also serves several local craft beers.). I love that the wine selection comes from smaller, less known wineries. And they serve a wide range of price points, affordable to more expensive bottles. Marlene creates the charcuterie boards. She's like an artist's with a canvas. The boards have meets, cheeses and accoutrements that you can't find at the local big brand store. I try to come to Le Charcuterie every time I'm in San Diego.

Love coming to this wine bar. The staff is very fun, friendly and welcoming. The wine selection is…read moredecent, the cheese selection is great, it's small enough where it feels cozy, the music selection is usually very nice and the ambiance is superb. Also, my dog is very much loved here by the staff.

Walked by one day and decided to try this place on a date night with the hubs. Firstly, nothing…read morebeats a quiet outdoor Italian dinner on a California summer night. Second, the pasta was delicious - perfectly al dente with flavorful sauces (hubs got the amatriciana and I got the Cestini Al Tartufo which has a pecorino white sauce and comes in a beautiful Parmesan crisp edible bowl). We both really enjoyed the pastas after the arugula artichoke salad. Very satisfied and full. We barely had room for the lovely homemade tiramisu at the end. Alberto made our night. He greeted us warmly, made it feel like he was welcoming us into his home. He did all the usual stuff - asking us about seating preferences and going over specials- but he has that flair that made him memorable. He was never obtrusive, checked on us just enough, and always exuded warmth and welcome, like he was so happy we stopped by. Highly recommend for an intimate meal/date night.

We were in San Diego for the 4th of July weekend and dined at the restaurant and enjoyed it so much…read morethat we had it delivered a couple of days later. Between the two meals we had the Short Rib Ravioli, Bruschetta, Gnocchi, and the Roman Artichoke Salad with Shrimp. Service was great and the restaurant had a great vibe.