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    Mediterraneo

    4.1 (401 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    MEDITERRANEO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Outdoor dining by the fire
    Tracy M.

    The food was great five stars like always. We've probably been here quite a few times Services the tops ambience is very Italian food to likely come on in this summer and enjoy Italy.

    Meatball sandwhich and salad 16bucks
    John M.

    Place was empty upon arrival. I just happen to pull in by chance. Had 40 mins to spare, but yeah kinda weird being literally the 1 only person there. The place is to my surprise nice tho, like the lay out is cool. Even featuring a view into the valleys of alpine. Bar is a great setup, TVs for sports happy hour available. The food great for the prices. Over all idk why there isn't more people here. The city of Apline needs to move out and have some drinks and foood over here ASAP...

    Filet mignon and mashed potatoes
    Shirley F.

    Special celebration and special birthday. It's air conditioned. The food is so good made with Italian love. Ambiance is comfortable and Italian beautiful. Service is special and friendly. Love this restaurant.

    Had a really great experience here! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a place I'd recommend to friends and family, and I'll be coming back again!

    First time
    Charles C.

    I have often driven along the 8 Freeway travelling to Jacumba Hot Springs or Mexicali, in which I passed through Alpine. However, I have never actually stopped in the City of Alpine. I recently read a Yelp review of Mediterraneo, so I decided to visit the restaurant for dinner this evening. I made reservations on the restaurant website. They are not on OpenTable. Mediterraneo Restaurant is located in a rustic spread-out shopping mall---tucked away in the corner, with easy access off the 8 Freeway. The interior dining room is quite small. There are nice outdoor tables that extend around the building (it was too hot this evening to eat outside). The waitresses are quite pleasant. The wine list is more extensive than expected. I began with a bowl of Minestrone, which was pretty good. I appreciated the greens in the soup. The Pesce Spada served atop mashed potatoes and spinach was surprisingly good. And the after-dinner espresso was excellent, and served with an Ameretti cookie.

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    Estefania C.

    Cute spot! They have karaoke certain days. They have a lot of seating. Big parking lot with lots of parking. They give you a couple different kinds of bread and butter to start off with. The pasta was delicious. I had one with eggplants and ricotta. It was full of flavor. I also had a glass of wine that was smooth and delicious. Workers were friendly. Great spot

    Mozzarella sticks
    Anita K.

    Had such a great dinner tonight at Mediterraneo in Alpine! We started with a few appetizers and honestly...they were the highlight. The MELENZANE RIPIENE (eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and cherry tomatoes) was incredible: rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The calamari fritti was crispy and delicious, and the TONNO ASIATICO (seared ahi tuna with sweet chili glaze, ginger, teriyaki, and wasabi) was a huge hit at the table. We also had to try their house-made mozzarella sticks, don't skip these...the cheese pull alone is worth it For the mains, we had the CAPELLINI ALLA CHECCA and the RIGATONI ALLA NORMA, and both were fantastic. You can really taste the difference, the pasta is imported from Italy, and it shows in the texture and flavor. My husband also ordered the margherita pizza and said it's the best he's ever had, which says a lot! The space itself is big, welcoming, and super versatile. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus a large bar with a full menu. We tried a couple drinks from their spring menu: the pistachio espresso martini and the berry margarita both were so fun and tasty. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive, which really made the whole experience even better. Bonus: they have a great family-friendly area with arcade games and a pool table, which makes it perfect whether you're going out as a couple or with a group. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!

    Tasted better than it looked  I Highly recommend this restaurant

    Mediterraneo is hands down my favorite restaurant in East county. Every dish we ordered was incredible, and you can tell they take pride in both the quality of the food and the presentation. The ahi tuna was fresh, perfectly seared, and packed with flavor. The caprese salad was beautiful and made with fresh ingredients that really stood out. We also tried the pear and caramelized onion pizza, and it was absolutely delicious. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was a treat. Beyond the food, the atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service made us feel genuinely welcomed. All the staff are incredibly friendly and they treat their customers like family. If you're looking for amazing food, great service, and a restaurant that consistently delivers, Mediterraneo is definitely worth a visit. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu!

    Seared tuna appetizer - tonno something? Plenty of ginger and wasabi, it will clear your sinuses for sure!
    Pete R.

    We made a reservation at Mediterraneo for a birthday dinner. It was a great pick! The location is in a small strip mall. The restaurant has some areas with sunset views which is nice for dinner. Most of the dining areas are adjacent to the bar and they seem to have a busy happy hour scene, at least on Friday night, so it can be a bit loud. There are also plenty of screens around so it has a strong sports bar vibe. The food lived up to expectations. We started out with the seared tuna appetizer, it was both gorgeous and delicious. One disappointment was they ran out of ossobuco just before we ordered so we went for a plan B.

    Lasagna
    Frederick H.

    My parents live nearby and love this place. The food is great, the staff are very friendly! The owner told us about the mural on the wall, which was near where he lived in Sicily, with walk-through restaurants up against the water. We had Caesar salad. I had the lasagna, Mom had salmon, and Dad had lamb oso bucco. They offered to put grated Parmesan on everything - but I decided my lasagna had plenty of cheese already. It was great, and I managed to eat the whole thing. The lamb was great, too, very tender, and Mom liked the salmon. Will certainly be back. The nearby Barron's Market is great too.

    Panini lunch and side salad
    Maria T.

    I've been there two times all my expectation are met. Great food super fresh, customer service attentive and fast. Very relax ambience, great place for lunch and dinner date!

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    Hi Carissa, we’re so happy you enjoyed! Thank you for the kind words.

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    Place is bomb. Good food good vibes. Pool table is crooked tho. Bar tenders are cool.

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    Food was awesome service was really good and the vibe was outstanding highly recommend eating and having drinks

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