This is hands-down, some of the best pizza I've ever had! It's literally so perfect and a crunchy!!…read morethis isn't a fancy or bougie place by any means, but the service is great from the people inside and the food is just as great. We always get the two slices and the soda deal when we're walking around. They have some indoor seating and some patio seating as well for you to enjoy your food. I would definitely recommend the Sopranos and the Hawaiian. I would also recommend their delicious garlic knots. They're also serve fresh and they're so cheesy and delicious.

1 star for the fly all over the pizzas in the display, so we ordered a whole box so it would be…read morefresh but this was the worst pizza I have ever had I am so sorry. chewy cardboard pizza. +3 stars are the really good service they gave us free wings so they're soooo nice love the people here But yo this pizza is really bad. Cheese can't even be saved after microwaving it. Plastic cheese. I'm sorry this pizza is giving old and not good I am so sorry just an honest review

The ambiance is totally old school Italian. Tables and red/white checkered table cloths with a…read morecandle at each table. The chicken Parmesan dinner was perfect and came with beef ravioli soup, salad and bread. The service was prompt and attentive. I would recommend to others.

Was very disappointed in the location. Read nothing but good reviews and had several…read morerecommendations for it. Decided to stop on by since I was in town and try it out. Got in and loved the small town feeling in the shop section. Walked on past and stood around for a few minutes to get seated, which was odd cause there appeared to be no one else sitting. Sat down and noticed the walls had some sort of splatter on them. Not a wash or design, but like dirt and grime that hasn't been washed off in years. I sat there for nearly ten minutes with no one checking in on me. Several of the workers looked at me and just kept on walking by. No greetings, no asking if I needed help, no telling anyone else, nothing. Instead they played on their phones and spent time talking to one another. Didn't even get asked for drinks or anything. Over ten minutes sitting and waiting for some sort of acknowledgement from a staff that seemed like they couldn't care less. Got up and walked out. Super disappointing for a place that's supposed to be a big hit.

Great find. Looking forward to our next visit here. Ask for a Luca You won't be disappointed…read more.

Excellent food. Amazing service from Luca! We wanted something that felt cozy, romantic, and…read moreauthentic rather than San Diego trendy, and Ristorante Illando was absolutely perfect. A must visit in Little Italy.

Best pepperoni pizza i have had, their service was amazing and were all so kind when i asked many…read morequestions. The store itself was very clean and offered all the amenities that i needed

I'm a local artist / sidewalk vendor trying to make I'm a local artist and sidewalk vendor trying…read moreto make my Little Italy rent on W. Beech Street. As someone new to the neighborhood, I was warmly welcomed by one of the chefs at Mr. Moto's, who offered me a free slice as a little good luck on my first day working in the neighborhood. Their pizza is outstanding, their customer service is amazing, and I really appreciated the two gentlemen named Ben who took the time to heat up my New York-style pizza. I would know good New York pizza when I taste it. I lived in New York for 14 years! Thank you, Mr. Moto's, for the warm welcome and the delicious slice. It meant a lot!

We had dinner at Nonna on a Thursday evening while visiting San Diego, and it was one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. We sat outside on the sidewalk, it was relaxed and welcoming. The real star was our server, Marcelo. Instead of just taking our order, he asked each of us what we like and suggested a dish for everyone. He was spot on. I had the Rigatoni Palermitana, with sausage, pomodoro, capers, olives and a kick of Calabrian chili, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Everyone in our party loved the meal. It felt like eating at an Italian grandmother's table, which fits the name. If you're in Little Italy, go, and ask for Marcelo! PS don't forget the gelato!

Sunday evening in Little Italy, and Nonna was PACKED. Somehow, we managed to snag a table outside…read moreright next to the Little Italy sign, and honestly, it couldn't have been a better spot. After a long day at the beach, we ordered a bottle of wine, and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't ridiculously overpriced. Sitting outside, enjoying a glass of wine and watching Little Italy come alive was exactly what we needed. Our server was exceptional. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. But let's talk about the food... The food was AMAZING. We ordered several different things, and everything we tried was delicious, but the pappardelle with short ribs was the standout. The pasta was absolutely fantastic--rich, comforting, and exactly the kind of Italian comfort food you want at the end of a long day. And then there was the dessert case... Oh. My. Goodness. Everything in that case looked like it was personally designed to make you regret saying, "No, we're too full for dessert." Nonna was exactly what we were hoping for that evening: great food, great service, a beautiful Little Italy setting, and a relaxed atmosphere where we could sit outside and enjoy ourselves. I can't wait to go back and eat some more Italian comfort food--and next time, I'm getting the tiramisu.

1. Traditional wood oven 2. Happy hour 2:30pm to 5pm M to F…read more3. Peroni beer 4. Genovese pizza

It was our first time coming here and we had a great experience. The pizza came out quick and the…read moreservice was friendly and fast. We will definitely be back.

This is our Go-To for the last 7 years. They greet you like family…read more They have spectacular food that is always consistent and delicious. Homemade pasta like our favorite places in Italy. Luco is the other reason we come because he is "the icing on the pizza pie". we love the patio and Next to Naples Italy the pizza is the best!

We dropped in for dinner after Comic Con 2026 with no expectations except we were hungry and it…read moresounded good. We were seated outside on the font patio which was lovely. We were given waters very quickly. But then nothing for a long time. The server did show up and seemed as if we had bothered him in some way. But okay we will be polite and chalk it up to bad day. We order and then that is the last we see of him. I ordered linguine with clams, mussels, and shrimp while it was delicious I was not offered a plate or bowl for the shells. My partner was not offered cheese for his pasta. The manager was mulling about the host stand and looked right at us several times after I had finished my cocktail with no acknowledgement or offer for me to order another drink. So while the food was good the service defiantly left something to be desired. I will say that the server for the table next to us (Melanie/Melody?) seemed lovely and happy to be at work with her table.

Overall, the family really likes this place. On this trip, it took a few minutes to get a waiter…read moreover to greet us but once he arrived, he was very attentive throughout the meal. This time we arrived early and we were in time for happy hour, which is truly an excellent deal. They have a number of pasta dishes at half price and some nice beer and cocktail specials. The happy hour ends at 5:30 on weekdays I believe. My daughter enjoyed the cheese whale pasta, which is her very favorite. My wife had fettuccine Parmesan, which was an ice cream sauce and I had the penne Ragu. Everything was good and we enjoyed the evening. It looks like they've expanded the seating to include some outdoor street side tables. On a warm evening this was very nice to have breeze from the water.

I wish I could remember which pastas we ordered but I do remember that they were very good. I feel…read morelike I chose this spot for the cheese wheel but can't recall now if we ended up getting the pasta from the cheese wheel or not. Whatever it was, it had the perfect amount of sauce as I definitely prefer my pasta on the saucy side. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance of Little Italy. The only downside is the same with all the restaurants in this area and that's parking. Otherwise, I'd come here more often.

Good spot for a date night . The atmosphere was relaxing different food choices from sea food and…read moresalads. Fabulous service fast and responsive.

Great service and food. Reasonable prices and good selection of entries. Large portions.read more

My mom and I ate here before seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Civic Theatre, and everything about…read moreour experience was wonderful. The service, food, and atmosphere were all exceptional. This was my second time here, and it continues to be an amazing restaurant. Everything we ordered was delicious, and our server, Aaron, truly went above and beyond. He was incredibly attentive, gave us great menu recommendations, and even surprised us with a lovely dessert to end our meal. Such a nice touch and the perfect way to finish our dining experience. Highly recommend this place!

First time visiting Little Italy, and this place came highly recommended for its pizza, so we…read moredecided to give it a try--and wow, it did not disappoint! The service was great from the moment we walked in. Our server took excellent care of us and even recommended a drink, which really hit the spot because it was SO hot outside! The portions were huge--my hubby couldn't even finish his fries! The restaurant was nice and cool inside, which was perfect since it was too hot to sit outside. If you're ever in Little Italy, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. Great service, delicious food, and reasonable prices for the generous portions!