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    Ottavio's Italian Restaurant

    4.6 (584 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza, Wine Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    OTTAVIO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Rigatoni Fra Diavolo
    Norma D.

    Had dinner with some friends at this cozy Italian restaurant. If you're there before 5:30pm they have a Happy Hour menu to choose from. The food is good, tonight I had the Rigatoni Fra Diavilo. With a side Caesar salad. For a $2 upgrade charge. The salad was huge. The rigatoni was a bit on the spicy side so if you don't like spicy choose another entree. It's a family friendly place so bring in the kiddos. If you're in the area you gotta try it! and don't forget to try the dessert cannoli. They're small so you don't have to feel guilty.

    Kids Kids 8' Cheese Pizza
    Tony A.

    Came in for dinner with the family this evening, Taylor helped us out .....we were seated fairly quickly. This is maybe the third time we've been here, the food and service is always great. Tonight was no different. My daughter has named this her favorite restaurant , I do have to say though while she does love the food she equally enjoys the fact that she's given a small piece of dough to play with. Food was great tonight and Taylor was awesome, super friendly, patient and made us feel very comfortable. Thank you Taylor

    My husband next to the outdoor entrance to the patio by his sign
    Christine G.

    Ottavios hosted my husband's retirement party on 1/31/26! Food, service and venue all outstanding. Leah was my point of contact and she was absolutely amazing! If you want to have a private party or just want get some dinner, try Ottavios! The food was delicious service was top notch! Madi and Patience were our servers

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    Rachel K.

    My husband took me here for Mother's Day tonight. I have to say, I am usually not a fan of getting Italian food (specifically pasta) out at restaurants, but I was pleasantly surprised. I loved everything we had! We started out with the Brussel sprouts which were crispy and flavorful. We had focaccia which was soft and fluffy. I also got the tiramisu martini which was perfectly made. And the pasta was amazing! We had a great server as well. We sat at the bar and the bartender was attentive and charismatic.

    Claudia C.

    i don't live in this area so i was unsure when researching places to eat but i'm glad i landed on ottavio's. the atmosphere was cozy and bustling (but we still got seated fast- 15 min) and our servings were sooo big for a fair price. i got the tortellini a la florentine and my friend got the chef's special (pappardelle ragu). both were quite delicious, although i'd recommend straying away from the ragu if you don't like fennel as the taste was quite heavy (noodles themselves were great tho). our server, taylor, was also very nice and attentive (thank you!). would definitely recommend :)

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    Quick service, some tasty dishes on the menu and great cocktails. Great for families and friends inside and outside is beautiful.

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    This is the best Italian food! We love going to the patio. It's super welcoming here, we always feel like family. Tyler is the best!!!

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    We love Ottavio's! The restaurant is always so clean and accommodating! The pizza is delish!!

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    Ask the Community - Ottavio's Italian Restaurant

    Are dogs allowed?

    Service dogs only

    Hi, is there a lunch buffet, or will it be back soon?

    Sorry no buffet we won’t be bringing it back

    Is the Spumoni made in house?

    Unfortunately, I do not know. But the food is great and the cannolis are out of sight!!!!

    What happened to your Friday lunch buffet? Will it be coming back?

    We closed last year. It was to slow, and a lot of food going to wast so we decided to close. We may reopen the buffet when we remodel

    Are their Gluten-Free options and how well is the staff trained to answer allergy questions?

    Hi I am a server at Ottavios and yes we have gluten free options. The pizza crust is one just makes sure you request the gluten free and chicken piccata or chicken marsala are great dishes as well just tell them of your allergy and they wont dip the… Read more

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    This was such a neat place, I love how it felt like a community staple. This place was packed on a…read moreSaturday morning. I'm glad that I made it for their brunch menu! I ended up getting the breakfast burrito without the bacon to make it vegetarian and it was sooooo good. The salsa it came with was a wonderful mild red salsa. I would definitely order this breakfast burrito again. Plus the burrito was only $12.95, that is not bad at all. I also loved that they host a lot of fun themed nights and events. This really seems like a fun place to work and attend regularly, I wish it was closer to me. The day I went all the of the staff were dressed in PJs because they had a PJ party event planned for that evening. They had indoor seating as well as an outdoor back patio. Plenty of seating and plenty of TVs.

    Eastbound bar and Grill is located in Lakeside they have outside patio and honestly it was a…read morereally cool vibes. The patio itself is super nice, everyone there was friendly right away and the place just felt welcoming. I ordered a Bloody Mary, some wings, and a fish taco and everything hit the spot. The experience overall was awesome. One thing I thought was really cool is during happy hour they spin a wheel and whatever it lands on becomes the promotion for the next 30 minutes, which keeps everyone engaged and makes it fun for the whole crowd. The bartenders were awesome too, super attentive and easy to talk to. Definitely a place I'd come back to again. Five stars all the way around,. If you're ever in Lakeside you should definitely check this place out, and their happy hour is great too. #LakesideCA #HappyHourVibes #FoodieFinds #PatioVibes #WingsAndTacos #LocalSpots

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    Dorothys Wine Bar

    4.9(34 reviews)
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    Dorothy's Wine Bar was the perfect Sunday afternoon spot for my wife and myself. The space has such…read morea warm, relaxed feel -- cozy without being too quiet, lively without being overwhelming. It's the kind of place where you can actually slow down, enjoy a good glass of wine, and settle into the afternoon. We would think Dorothy's would be great for conventioneers too. The staff made the experience even better: friendly, welcoming, and helpful without any pretension. I loved that the wine list felt thoughtful and approachable, with plenty of interesting options to try. They also have beer, cider, mocktails with a great small-bite menu, not fried bar food, and a really nice happy hour, which makes it an easy place to settle in and stay awhile. The patio and quirky indoor space both have so much character, and the whole place feels like sitting on a backyard patio. We saw on the website that they have music on Saturday evening and some Sundays with a Wednesday movie night and other interesting events. A great spot for catching up with friends or just enjoying a Sunday glass of wine. we'll definitely be back.

    I am so thrilled I stumbled into Dorothy's Wine Bar while in San Diego! I'll admit that I only…read morestopped in this complex because I needed to use the restroom, but the interior was so cute and they had great happy hour prices so I decided to stay to enjoy a glass of wine (ok two) and a little snack. They offer some seating indoors, but I opted for a spot on the patio to enjoy the sunny afternoon. The happy hour wine selection was excellent and I started with a red blend that was great, then shifted to a sparkling. The bartender was wonderful and gave me a sample to try before I ordered. I had dinner plans so don't want to eat too much, but the warm tajín olives were delicious and something I need to recreate at home. I had the most beautiful afternoon here and will come back on my next visit to San Diego!

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    Cody is the man…read more Great bar. Chill. Also, Dalton is the man too. Two man's. Two men, I suppose. To be clear, more than 2 men work here. But Cody and Dalton are rad. Great vibes. Darts. There's darts. Great darts. Wonderful darts.

    Very disappointing experience…read more My husband and I were asked to leave after briefly being in the restroom together -- which are non-gendered restrooms -- while he was assisting me with checking my blood sugar levels. This was a medical necessity to ensure my safety. Monitoring blood sugar is not something that can reasonably or appropriately be done out in public, and there was no private space offered or available at the bar to accommodate this medical need. Throughout the evening, I had used the same restroom multiple times with female friends without any issue. The only time staff intervened was when my husband was present specifically to help with a medical situation. We are older adults and long-standing, active members of this community. We rarely go out -- this was for a friend's birthday, something we do maybe once a year. We were with a group of friends who are also older adults, all of whom had been there for some time, simply sitting together and minding our own business, not interacting with or disturbing other patrons. Being removed in front of our friends, without any conversation, clarification, or discretion, was deeply embarrassing and upsetting. A simple, private question or a moment of understanding could have avoided this entirely. I hope management uses this as an opportunity to better train staff on handling medical situations with compassion, discretion, and consistency.

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