Hidden gem - 1st time here for dinner and we had a great time The food was delicious very tasty and authentic We ordered, Carbonara and Lasagna and it was very good Service was 10/10 shout out to our lovely sever Marley B she was so nice friendly and accommodating to us :-) Love the vibe inside and all the chandelier love it ! Def we are coming back again. Thank you. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Met a friend here for lunch at her suggestion. We arrived at 11am when they opened and was seated at a table in the corner by a very nice waiter. I ordered the orecchiette pasta with sausage meat and it was delicious. The portion was a good size. Since I got full on the complimentary warm baguette with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, I ended up eating only half my pasta and took the rest home. It was even better the next day! read more

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My friend and I went there the evening before Thanksgiving and we had an absolutely fantastic meal. The servers were great. One server suggested a couple of the seafood items, but I was craving something other than seafood and he provided other suggestions, which were perfect. We ordered the cheese tortellini and the Orecchiette Con Slaccia. I don't know which one I enjoyed more, they were both delicious. I had a glass of the Meritage red blend and my friend had a glass of Chianti. They sang happy birthday to another party dining at the restaurant. It was really sweet. I highly recommend Pezzi Del Mio Cuore. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Orecchiette Con Slaccia (top) and Cheese tortellini (bottom) - both were delicious! - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

I would give this place a solid 3.95. The food was good, however it lacked a little bit of flavor. The service was great. Parking was very easy. The ambiance was pleasant, it's a quiet spot for dinner. It wasn't the best italian food i've had but it was good enough. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - carbonara - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Fun Fact: the restaurant name means "Pieces of my Heart" - Three decades of restaurant experience centered in a cute, cozy, Italian restaurant in Sports Arena, opened earlier this year in 2025. I came here 10 minutes before the restaurant opened and the owner welcomed me and my friend in right away. With inside and outside options, we decided to sit outside on their patio to soak up a little breeze and San Diego sun. I love Italian food - the comfort of pasta, wine, friendly conversations and warm hospitality and this place hit those aspects. I loved that they have lunch specials, with generous portions. I got the Spaghetti and Meatballs and wow it did not disappoint. The dish came out hot, and spaghetti was perfect al dente. Marinara sauce was delicious - made with olive oil and basil on top. The meatballs are made with 100% angus beef and you can taste the quality - very tender. I also got to try the Orecchiette Con Slaccia - ear shaped pasta with Italian sausage, broccolini, tomatoes in a white wine cream sauce. WOW - just the perfect amount of cream - not too heavy and delightful to devour. Most of all, one of the owners - kept checking in on us and was just so sweet. He talked about the generations of cooking, love for Italian food, recipes.. I really hope this place gets more traction - come visit them and give them a try for delicious food with great hospitality. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Lunch specials - Orecchietta Con Salsiccia and Spaghetti Con Polpette. Yummy ! - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing!!! Best Italian food in San Diego!! Service was excellent! Super attentive and friendly staff. Great restaurant decor and nice ambiance!! Love everything about this place! read more

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I decided to order takeout today. I worked from home pretty intensely and I was craving some type of comfort noodle that I didn't have to cook. Bucatini Primavera in white sauce (not cream) ($25 with tip) was what my little heart alit upon, and Pezzi Del Mio Cuore gave me a delicious piece of theirs in a delightfully fresh and light olive oil / garlic sauce. The perfectly cooked veggies were all of my favorites: broccoli, string beans, mushrooms, zucchini, and carrots. It was a very generously sized portion that I doused with red pepper flakes and parmigiana. It was really delish, and I enjoyed it. Service over the phone was efficient and it was equally so during pick up. One minor complaint is that some of the sauce escaped from the to go container - aluminum bottom and plastic cover - so the entire outside of the container & the bag became slick with olive oil during the short journey home. In the grand scheme of things, it was no biggie. I would consider Pezzi's decor to be eclectic modern, Lots of red accents, a cornucopia of different chandeliers and light fixtures, and warm wood furniture. It's not to my taste per se, but it is clear that it was done with intention & care, and it makes for a pleasant ambiance. This is a solid Italian Restaurant with attentive owners & staff, reasonable prices, and plenty of parking. It's easy to get to from the 8, 5 and if you're in the Loma Portal Area for an event at Pechanga Arena, a visit to Sea World, or just because, you'll be in for a good time. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Bucatini Primavera with white sauce - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice little mom and pop Italian place in a strip mall. Wait staff is super nice. Menu has lots of choices at different price points. Easy parking. We came early so we got a table but it does fill up. Clean and comfortable but small. I had the mushroom ravioli. Delicious and good portion size. A little heavy but yummy. Calamari is also good. The pieces were tender and not chewy. Also had clams and mussels. They were fresh and well seasoned. It comes in a red tomato based broth. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Calamari - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Ordered through uber eats - it was alright. Nothing bad but not fantastic either. The rigatoni Amatriciana was ok - fairly average. It was a good amount of food and arrived very hot, but didn't stand out in terms of flavor, especially in the sauce. The meatballs tasted more like hamburger balls - felt they didn't have the texture and flavor that you'd want. The sauce they were in was good though. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Polpette De La Casa - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Wonderful food! Great eclectic ambiance and the service was on point. Even my 2 year old had a great time. We were very impressed with our pasta and the servers were friendly and attentive. The food was very good even the leftovers. read more

The food was delicious and nicely plated, and the pasta was homemade which was such a nice bonus. The restaurant was thoughtfully designed and very clean. My favorite part was the Polaroid bulletin board where you could take photos and write in a book in the corner. Very thoughtfully put together restaurant. Will be adding this to my list when I visit San Diego again! read more

The food here was good. The service also was really good. The flavors were fresh and delicious Gnocchi was pretty good and the other pasta dishes were good as well. It's worth going to. read more

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The staff is always so friendly and attentive. Family feel, cozy type of ambiance. Food is tasty and their portions are generous. They also offer happy hour 4pm-5pm with great options like calamari, a few pastas and wine and beer, etc. Great place to have in the neighborhood read more

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Out of the 3 pastas we had, I liked the penne with funghi sauce. It's build your own kind. If you're a mushroom lover, this dish is what I would recommend. The gnocchi with burrata is decent - gnocchi i's soft and the sauce is like creamy marinara. I'm very picky with my carbonara so this is my opinion - spaghetti noodles could be aldente; sauce seems legit (not Alfredo sauce) but too much pancheta oil. Calamari is made of large squid rings, large tentacles, which makes the shrimp look small. Batter is light but not as crispy as I hoped for. read more

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Best Italian food ive ever eaten in my life. The workers are awesome as well. Very friendly and professional. Tell all your friends about them because it is a hidden gem! read more

This place is definitely a hidden gem, the food is very exceptional authentic Italian food. I'm Italian myself, and I know when to leave a good review. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Took my daughters here for dinner. We had the island salad, really good. The spaghetti and meatballs and the spaghetti carbonara. I had the pollo diavola and man it was perfectly. Poked chicken, sauce and vegetables. Highly recommended. Service was not bad but felt very casual compared to the food which was upscale and delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

The delicious scent of garlic drew us in to this new gem! We had goals of grabbing something quickly to go watch the sunset and this place was both quick and incredible! The menu options were vast and the prices were very reasonable. For pastas made in-house I was very impressed! I loved that my Eggplant parm dish was filling enough to not require pasta with it. Of course I still had to try my friends' gnocchi and fettuccine dishes - all were *chef's kiss* amazing! I will most definitely be returning here to try the dining in house experience next time. There are so many things I saw that I want to try! The place was clean and had plenty of parking available out front. Win-win! read more

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We were patiently waiting for this place to open because I love pasta! I was even more excited that I can walk to the restaurant! We walked in and there were a few patrons, but even before we walked in, a gentleman greeted us outside with the biggest smile and I knew it was going to be good! We had a table of five and decided to order several plates so we can try it all! Our server was Brian and he was so nice. He was very engaging and checked in on us to ensure everything was just right. He spent time talking to us and getting to know us, he wasn't rushed with the conversation and that type of service always goes a long way! For our appetizer we ordered the calamari and steamed calm dish. The calamari was so light and airy and fresh! I don't think I've tasted calamari that good! It also had zucchini which I think was sautéed and made the dish even better! And the marinara sauce..out of this world! The steamed clams were also good and very tasty, we devoured those appetizers. For our mains we ordered the Gnocchi Al Caoresse, Spaghetti Carbonara and the Oricchiette Con Salsiccia. The Gnocchi was so good and the sauce was so tasty. I've never had Oricchiette now that was good, but my favorite by far is the Spaghetti! A mouthful of flavor with every bite! We ended the night with dessert, we decided to order the tiramisu and Brian brought us an extra dessert on the house! I am not a fan of overly sweet and let me tell you those desserts were perfect! I personally don't like a menu with a lot of food items because I feel too many dishes takes away from the flavors, but Pezzi Del Mio Cuore may have just proved me wrong, you can tell that every single dish we had was made with passion..thank you chef! I will be going back to try more of the pastas! If you are in the area please stop by and support, this gem has it all, great food, great atmosphere and the service...out of this world! read more

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A couple of brothers have opened "Pieces of My Heart" in the Midway Towne Center of Point Loma where some former South American eateries had operated in that space. Pezzi Del Mio Cuore Chophouse & Trattoria debuted less than two weeks ago in this lovely refurbished suite. The east side of this plaza has plentiful parking spaces in the shared lot. My guess was that approximately 50 customers could be seated in the dining area. The menus were printed on paper and featured a sheet of specials, a list of non-alcoholic drinks since they don't have their ABC license yet, and the regular food offerings. The last was a page containing salads, pasta (preset or build your own combo), secondi, antipasti, and desserts. It was late when I arrived on a weeknight, and most of the chairs had already been stacked up for the evening. The kitchen was still operating so I quickly selected the Cioppino from the secondi which were the meat and fish entrees. While waiting for my bowl to arrive, complimentary pieces of bread with a dish of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for dipping were provided. The Cioppino was a Mediterranean fish stew that contained calamari, clams, mussels, shrimp, and whitefish. Five pieces of bread were included and lined the perimeter of the serving vessel. For the $25 price, the amount of seafood was quite generous. The broth was seasoned well and flavorful. It filled me up enough that I asked for my dessert order to go. The Cassata Cake caught my attention as I have not seen this item before. It was a Sicilian shortcrust cake made with sweetened sheep's riccota cream topped with dark chocolate drops. The cake was certainly less sweet than the traditional Italian desserts on the menu (e.g. cannoli, panna cotta). The staff was even kind enough to add a piece of lemon flavored cheesecake in a separate takeout box. The cheesecake was dense and yummy as expected. I do hope the business can succeed as they have a public grand opening coming up on the 28th of this month. They may need to reevaluate their evening hours of operations especially on the earlier weekdays when not as many folks are dining out. My meal at Pezzi Del Mio Cuore was between a four and five star rating. read more

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Really cute Italian restaurant tucked into strip mall in Point Loma. Food was very good although I wished just a bit more pop to flavors. Serving portions were ample and service was impeccable. The Funghi pasta (mushrooms in brandy cream sauce) was decent...there was a bit of fresh basil and I think another tablespoon or so would have made this dish perfect. My group also ordered the Bolognese which was delicious, Eggplant Parmesan which was perfectly cooked and flavorful and the Cioppino which was huge and loaded with fresh seafood. Beer menu is minimal but they do have an extensive Italian wine list. Loved the decor. Definitely a great addition to the area! read more

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I am SO glad we tried this place thanks to Yelp when searching for the best Italian restaurants in San Diego. My partner and I have tried soooo many well-known spots and none of them hit home for me like this place. The garlic bread was THE BEST I've tried. My partner had the fettuccine lamb mushroom crème pasta and I had the capellini mushroom pasta with shrimp. He is also very picky and check our food with details and he also said this was the best tasting spot. A HUGE added bonus was easy, accessible parking which hands down beats going to Little Italy, South Park or La Jolla. I can express enough how genuine and authentic the servers and owner (1 of 3) are. The outpour of warmth and hospitality when he says "welcome to the family" is so lovely to hear. We became an instant fan and this is by far our favorite Italian restaurant in ALL San Diego (including North County). The ambiance is cozy, and these people go the extra mile for you read more

New restaurant! This will soon be the hot new Italian restaurant as soon as the word gets out! I came here with the family as was able to try an assortment of dishes. First was the bolognese sauce with Pappardelle sauce. Excellent flavor and good size portion. Next was the lasagna a la pesto. This is one of the best flavored lasagnas I have ever had and I learned after that it's a vegetarian dish. It was served very hot and smothered in pesto sauce. The chicken parm was a large portion. It was good. Solid. We also had the steak served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. A very large portion and excellent sauce. But the crowd favorite was the cheese tortellini with a creamy pesto sauce. Absolutely to die for! Service is good, the ambience is nice, it has a casual yet slightly upscale vibe. Parking is plentiful in the great Midway towns center. They don't yet have their liquor license, but they should in the next week or two. Highly recommend this place read more

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An excellent meal and service from Marley in a nice, comfortable atmosphere!! Most Highly recommend!!! read more

Came here with my wife because we had a long day at Sea World and didn't want to drive too far. Food: 5/5 We had ordered the appetizer fried calamari, the squid ink Frutti de mare, and their special seafood linguine pasta with their vodka sauce. The portions were huge and enough to share. The free bread that was served with olive oil and vinegar was warm and delicious. The calamari came with a side of very hot and spicy marinara sauce to dip it in. The Frutti de Mare was covered with clams, mussels, squid, and shrimp. The noodles were very tender and the seafood was fresh. The seafood special was the highlight of our visit though. Huge portions of lobster, mussels, clams, squid, and shrimp with an amazing vodka sauce. Service: 5/5 From the second we arrived until the time we left, the service was attentive and friendly. They served us our appetizer promptly and asked us to let them know when we were done with the appetizer so that they would begin cooking the entrees. I LOVED THAT because we had time to enjoy our appetizer and have fresh entrees right after. Parking: 5/5 Came on a Tuesday evening and there were plenty of parking. Can't complain. Will definitely be back read more

Food was basic at best. Service was good. Mom & pop spot in a strip mall. Not sure what these raving reviews are about. read more

GET IN HERE NOW! The best authentic Italian cuisine you can get! The staff is extremely friendly and very attentive! The food is delicious with lots of fresh flavors. The dessert, wow! Tasty and lots to choose from. My favorite was the Carmel brûlée. The house white wine was probably the best white wine I've ever drank!!! Cold and refreshing!!! We were a big party with no reservations but we were easily seated. They do take reservations fyi! Definitely coming back here when I'm in the area again! This is a quality spot!!! Come check it out! read more

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Cappresi took care of us & was the absolute sweetest! He went above and beyond on taking care of us and giving us the best experience, food was reasonably priced and tasted so yummy! The place itself was very cute, a hidden gem. 10/10 recommend . Our new little spot read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We were staying in Ocean Beach and were looking for REALLY good food! We absolutely loved it here. All five of us ordered something different and it was all awesome not to mention the service was fantastic, it's a family run business and you can feel the care and pride in every touch! read more

The food was exquisite, and the service was quick and friendly. We celebrated Mother's Day here and were pleasantly surprised to find the place almost empty. I felt a urge to keep this hidden gem to myself, but they truly deserve all the recognition. I hope to see them filled with fellow Italian cuisine enthusiasts soon! read more

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My boyfriend and I absolutely love Pezzi! We've been a few times now, and every visit is consistently great. The staff always greets us warmly and is incredibly attentive, even refilling our waters without us asking, despite water being readily available on the table. The food is always delicious, bread made fresh, and the portions are generous enough that we usually have leftovers for another meal. You can truly feel the care and pride put into both the food and the overall experience. We always look forward to coming back and highly recommend this place! Photos were from two separate nights, November 20th and December 19th read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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We ordered takeout the first time we tried this restaurant. We had the lasagna, taglierini frutti neri de mare, and artichoke appetizer. Everyone was very happy with their meals. Tonight I dined in with my daughter. The restaurant is very warm and inviting and decorated well. We were immediately greeted and seated. We ordered the fettuccine alla vodka, kid's butter noodles, tiramisu, and gelato. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place. read more

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We had such a great meal here yesterday. A lovely ambiance and wonderful people. And the food was great! I had the pappardelle pasta with bolognese sauce and a meatball (sorry no pic). It was amazing and the meatball was so tender and flavorful! My daughter had the chicken Parmesan which was a large portion and so good. My husband has the seafood linguini. We all really enjoyed our meals. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Our dessert (the only picture I took). Chocolate lava cake. It was so good! - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

This has been my bi weekly dinner stop. I love their salads and I try different ones each time I go and everything has been delicious. I highly recommend this place for good Pasta dishes and salads. read more

We went today for late lunch. They had specials from their dinner menu and I ordered the Ravioli di Ricotta and my husband got the Samone di Mare plate. Both delicious! I added a little lemon to my ravioli but overall wonderful. We shared Panna Cotta, which was light and refreshing. The staff was nice and we received our salad and meals quickly. read more

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore - Ravioli Di Ricotta & Salmone Di Mare - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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This neighborhood spot is going to kill it as soon as they get their liquor license. We went during the soft opening and we felt incredibly welcomed to this bright fun restaurant. Service was lovely. The grilled artichoke appetizer was mouth watering as was the burrata and prosciutto. Everyone in our group loved their entrees and we all brought half home. The panna cotta was firm and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. We can't wait to make this a regular stop on our list of favorite Italian spots. read more

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Hands down our new favorite restaurant. Excellent service, warm atmosphere, and incredible food. We're already dreaming about our next visit! They were also super accommodating with vegetarian options. I easily swapped the sausage for veggies on my pesto tortellini, and it was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Honestly it was a great try. Due to the past reviews decided to give this Italian restaurant a try. I'll start by saying service was great, and bread service was fresh and hot. Also interior was clean. I decided to order the spaghetti carbonara and it was actually really good though I was a little skeptical because it stated it had a splash of cream, if you know you know. Next time if I come here I won't add the chicken as I did. My wife ordered the lasagna and though her first few bites were good in flavor she was surprised to have a portion of the lasagna completely burnt and covered with sauce to try and hide the burnt portions. Honestly not good on the chef and kitchen staff, as this was completely inedible. The Tiramisu was a good attempt but a miss as the dipped lady fingers really lacked espresso/coffee flavor and way too much mascarpone and the added fruit on top felt unnecessary. I may go back again to give another try. read more

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Tried this new place for the first time with my wife and good friend. We really loved the experience. Food was great, servers were lovely and friendly. We had the prosciutto and burrata app, the artichoke app, eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, and capellini with pesto. read more

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Wow this place is such a hidden gem. The food was incredible. Such a cute little spot tucked away in Point Loma. We made reservations but we came on a slower weekday. The service was wonderful quick and welcoming. We definitely will be back. read more