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    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ruzanna M.

    Omg this has to be the best pizza in San Diego! Before this, Regents Pizza was my favorite, but this place easily takes the cake. Everything is SO FRESH and delicious. We got brussel sprouts, kale salad, and 3 different types of pizza. EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back to try more things. Service was also amazing, especially considering how busy it was, the server was still sooo attentive and so sweet. The place does get super busy so either make reservations or be prepared to wait a while to get seated, but it's 100% worth the wait!

    Kale Salad
    Linh N.

    5/5, incredible! We walked in for a celebratory dinner on a Thursday evening at the place was buzzin. Reservations are definitely recommended and are posted 25 days out. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table around 5ish to sit at the community table which in the name can explain that its shared with other parties. I wanted to provide the hugest shout out to our server Kevin who was absolutely fantastic. He was personable, he provided recs, he checked in and provided us what we needed so promptly even though he was supporting a huge party of 30+ as well. He also provided us with a complimentary dessert for our celebration. Thanks Kevin!! As for food, we got: - Kale Salad: the best kale salad I've ever had in my life, the sauce was creamy, but also umami and had a kick to it because of the calabrian chilies, the croutons were so tasty and I could live off this salad - Hot Boi w/ hot honey on the side: The crust was thin and crisp and we got the hot honey on the side to control the sweetness of the honey, but honestly, it was so good with the hot honey, I would definitely get the Hotboi as is next time, delish! This za was an odd to Scarr's pizza in NY and it was perfection - Soft Serve - Oh my goodness, I didn't know that a soft serve combination could floor me, but this did. Tribute makes everything in house and their vanilla soft serve with strawberry hibiscus (seasonal) mix was perfect - the vanilla wasn't too sweet, the strawberry hibiscus tasted like a jam and the combination worked super well together

    Roasted veggies
    Komal B.

    Tribute Pizza in North Park is one of my go-to spots for a really good gourmet pizza night. Everything is made in-house - from the dough and crust to even the cheese, and you can absolutely taste the difference. I've been here a few times, including for my birthday, and it never disappoints. The caramelized onion pizza(Brooklyn's Best) is amazing, and the Brussels sprouts are a must-have. They also have a surprisingly good noodle dish, which I didn't expect at a pizza place but ended up loving. All of their pizzas are consistently great, it's one of those places where you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Just a heads up, reservations can be tricky to get and walk-ins often mean a long wait (sometimes up to an hour), so I'm always on the lookout for an open slot. They're also only open for dinner. The space itself adds to the experience, it used to be an old USPS building, which gives it a lot of character. Parking can be tough since it's North Park... or "NoPark" as some people call it, but it's worth the effort. Overall, such a solid spot for high-quality, creative pizza. Definitely a favorite.

    Melanie V.

    We have been to Tribute a few times now and absolutely love it. We came on a whim for our first date night out with our baby, and luckily they were able to get us seated quickly without a reservation. However this time around, I am not able to eat dairy or soy, and they were able to accommodate my dietary restrictions with ease! It has not been easy to find restaurants that can modify their menu for these restrictions, so I was thrilled to hear most of the menu was modifiable. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, vegano supreme, and the hellboy with their vegan cheese. Omg everything was so delicious, they always have amazing flavors. I could eat piles of their Brussels sprouts. The vegan ranch was also really good. One thing that really stands out at Tribute is their top tier service. They are knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. We had ordered a beer but never received it which is no biggie (it was super busy), but they then gave us the beer on the house, plus a vegan sorbet that was amazing! Also for how busy the restaurant is, the servers constantly checked in on our table and our waters were always filled. San Diego is lucky to have an establishment like Tribute Pizza. If I lived walking distance from here I would definitely be a regular! I will definitely keep coming back to work my way through the menu!

    Jasmine M.

    Pretty freaking bomb!! The service here was awesome and the food was delicious. I don't remember the name of the noodles we got but there were delicious. The pizza was also pretty fantastic. Sucks that we have to make a reservation every time we go but totally worth it. So yummy. I'd for sure go back. We sat outside so there wasn't much to look at since it was in between buildings but it didn't feel too crowded. I will say tho, we had to get a new water cup a couple of times due to gnats getting in our water.

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    Erika T.

    Wow! Did not realize how popular this spot was. We arrived a few minutes after opening and there was already a long line out the entrance. Once we got to check in, they estimated the wait to be 1.5 hours!! I suggest making a reservation unless you come 15 minutes before opening to secure a spot. I liked the liveliness of the inside and how it's casual but not super laid back. Options are good and have a variety. Cocktails were super strong too! The service was ok tho, could definitely be better. The pizza itself took like 35 minutes to come. They were good and thin, the crust was yummy but I would have preferred a crunchier pizza all the way through. Overall I'd come back to try other pizzas and will definitely make a reservation.

    Lady diavola
    Victor W.

    Great service! Parking a little hard to find but the food was soooooo good. The pizza was such a classic. The soft serve was so creamy and flavorful and not too sweet. The salad was delicious as well. Great open dining room. Will want to come back. Service was also on point.

    Roasted veggies
    Jennifer C.

    It's been a long time since we've eaten in but we were able to get a last minute reservation at 6pm on their patio. It was a chillier night and you definitely still needed a jacket as they only had two heaters for the whole patio. We started with an espresso martini and the negroni. I was originally thinking of getting wine and got to try a few reds but didn't like any specifically so decided on a cocktail. Was thinking of getting the tribute "negroni" but was told it was less bitter than the traditional one so I decided to stay with the original. We got the roasted veggies to start and the Classic Combo Supreme (homage to the Costco supreme pizza) grandma style. The roasted veggies could have been roasted way more. Barely any char. But we did like the variety of veggies (zucchini, beets, potatoes, broccolini, carrots, cauliflower and peppers). The pizza toppings were delish! Like a fancier supreme pizza with high quality ingredients. The dough itself was fine. We were picturing more focaccia style and fluffier but it wasn't too fluffy. We both said we'd probably just get the standard neopolitan style next time. Service the whole time was very friendly and helpful. Never felt rushed even though things were busy.

    Dye another day, add pepperoni, grandma style
    Nan T.

    The food was phenomenal -- we ordered the silverton chop salad and the dye another day pizza is the grandma style. Both were absolutely phenomenal. Only issue is that the service wasn't great, our server barely checked on us and was not engaged at all. The pizza took nearly an hour (it's noted on the menu that certain pizzas can take a while, so we were prepared and aware and never said anything) but one of the pizza cooks personally came over, apologized for the wait, and offered us free dessert. We really appreciated the initiative and kindness, he went above and beyond when it wasn't even necessary. For dessert, we got soft serve ice cream swirled with strawberry hibiscus sorbet. I am not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best desserts I've ever had. It was a busy night and it can get quite loud, but we'd absolutely come again.

    Somi J.

    This place was BUSY! But why? We tried to come the first time as a walk in but the wait was one hour. Even when we came right after they just opened. So we made the reservation for next time. There's no private parking, but there are plenty of street parking that you may have to walk at least one or two blocks away. They do have outdoor and indoor sitting, and they do have heaters for outdoor. I do have to say for how busy the place was the service was top-notch. And the food did come out pretty fast for the appetizers. Pizza would take at least 30 to 40 minutes and it does say that on the menu. Started out with garlic & cheese focaccia romana and brussels sprouts. Unfortunately, focaccia was disappointing. The cheese that was on top wasn't really a pull apart cheese, and it just didn't taste fresh. The sauce that came with was light red sauce, and it was better than the focaccia. yes On the brussels sprouts it was the best item I had at tribute Pizza. Even better than a pizza they serve served. It was crispy and the balsamic they have drizzled on top was top-notch. We've got two pizzas. Dye another day and hellboy. Dye another day- 2/5- i'm glad we added pepperoni on top of this because without it, it would've been a just plain saucy pizza. Also, it was very salty. Hellboy- 3/5- this one was better than the other Pizza, but not much better. I think the highlight of this Pizza was the hot honey. For dessert, we shared tiramisu. And it was a huge piece which we didn't finish all the way. But it was nothing special. They did offer us free ice cream for our celebration and hands signed card with all the staff. Which was a nice touch. For the price that you are paying for, I just wish their food was up to par.

    Inside corner, family style seating area
    Jason N.

    This place has been written about and talked up so much, that I was both excited to try it, yet ready for disappointment. While you can walk in here, reservations are very recommended and seem to book out far in advance especially on the weekends and during normal "eating times" The ambience here is wonderful, there is both outdoor and indoor seating, and it's a nice unique located in what was the old North Park Post Office, featuring the original signage and a nice open kitchen. The employees here are absolutely friendly and great with recommendations! On forth to the food! We started with the woodfired focaccia bread with 18-year balsamic vinegar of Modena and fancy California grown olive oil |$8, we added the "Fancy Butter" |$2. They have many other options to add on here as well. This focaccia was just so darned delicious and a perfect carrier for the balsamic and olive oil (which are available for purchase in bottles) I Kale, I saw, I conquered - farmer's market kale, house made 'betrayal of Caesar by the coward Brutus' dressing, preserved Meyer lemon, Calabrian chiles, parmigiano Reggiano, focaccia croutons, Aleppo pepper |$18 I am not a fan of Kale, but holy heck I was a fan of this Kale. I would 100% order this, every time! We also ordered some Pizza's: The Hellboy -organic crushed tomatoes, pickled sweet peppers, ricotta, soppressata salami, mike's hot honey, parmigiano Reggiano |$27 for a medium I expected this to be my favorite pizza out of the 3, I rank it #3 of the 3 that we ordered, and that is not saying it was bad, because it was delicious! Lady Diavola -organic crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, calabrese salami and fancy pepperoni, with mozzarella and caciocavallo (sharp smoked provolone), Calabrian Chile, Sicilian oregano, pecorino Romano |$27 for a medium This pizza clocked in as my favorite, my 1 of 3. Perfect balance between everything. The Tribute: The El Dorado -(this was the special menu pizza) a Christmas-time Cadillac Margherita on 22x, with fresh mozzarella, slow roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, organic crushed tomato sauce, finished with a whole ball of burrata, basil infused olive oil, fresh basil and a veritable snowstorm of micro planed pecorino Romano and parm Reggiano |$27 for a medium And the specialty was a close second for me, that Burrata almost won me over, almost. This is an amazing pie! A few private reserve egg nogs were ordered at the table, and while I only tasted a sip, it was AHHHmazing | $18 and a few Hop Father's from Russian River | $10 I cannot wait to go back!

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    Jay S.

    An absolutely incredible pizza place that is a must try if you're in San Diego! The service is amazing, the ambiance is cool, but the pizzas are everything here! Each one is a "tribute" to a different region or place, hence the name Tribute Pizza, we found it to be very cool since we had been to some of the places associated with the "tributes". They also have two types of crusts and three types of size options, I personally wasn't a fan of the Square crust and would stick to their traditional Neapolitan style in either size. We were lucky to try several things here, see my breakdown of each dish below: 5/5 - Dirty Dancing Pizza: a tribute to Roberta in Brooklyn, NY. Organic crushed tomatoes, mors, shaved red onion, fresh jalapeño, fresh pineapple (not from a can), and a generous swirl of house made harissa zanoh. If you're a fan of sweet and spicy or unique flavors in general, then this is the pizza for you. I love jalapeno and pineapple on pizza and I also like when there's a nice house-made sauce that's different, this had it all, flavor bomb of deliciousness! 4.5/5 - Whitestone 2.0 Pizza: a white pie with garlic sauteed mushrooms, calabrian chile, mozzarella, ricotta, pecorino romano, amd fresh parsley. If you're a fan of white sauce pizzas or mushrooms, this was probably one of the best white sauce pizzas I've ever had, packed with Earthy flavors. 3/5 - Dye Another Day Pizza: triple saucy, with organic crushed tomato sauce, vodka sauce (organic tomatoes, roasted garlic and sweet onions, fresh cream, calabrian chile) and pesto genovese (contains pine nuts), aged mozzarella, parm, and pecorino. I personally love a triple sauce pizza, it's a rare option at pizza places and one of my favorites usually. However, this one was just very lacking in sauce for a pizza that's supposed to be triple saucy, it was actually mostly cheese with little streaks of sauce. I also wasn't a fan of their Square Grandma crust, it was fairly thin and not that fluffy, I preferred their original crust more, I'm not sure if that made a difference on how much sauce they put either. I would probably skip this one and try one of the other unique flavors here. 4/5 - Wood-Fired Focaccia Bread (w/ vodka sauce): fresh baked focaccia bread, the bread was pretty good, but the vodka sauce was the real star! 4.5/5 - Lilikoi Mai Tai: a delicious take on a Mai Tai with a really nice foam layer up top that complements the drink well, definitely on the sweeter side, but that's expected for a Mai Tai. 3.5/5 - Mango Vero: tequila, mezcal, mangoes, and chilies are all apart of this drink. Unfortunately it didn't really stand out flavor wise quite like I had hoped, but it was still not bad. We didn't have room for dessert, but I've heard excellent things about a few of their desserts too! Food: 4.5/5 Drinks: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Overall: 4.5/5

    Hannah W.

    I was visiting from out of town and was recommended Tribute by a friend. I had no idea the level of hype around this place so I didn't make a reservation. I stood inline for about 30mins when they opened and then told the wait was about an hour. They ended up setting up a table and offering to me about 20mins after. Service all around was excellent. Portion size are more than satisfying and are inline with prices. Coming from someone who grew up on the east coast, this pizza is the closest thing to NY style pizza you can get! The sauce wasn't overly sweet and tasted of fresh tomato. The crust was soft yet had the chew - perfect.

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    Ask the Community - Tribute Pizza

    Can I make a for 10 adults and 2 kids? If yes, can I call to make the appointment?

    Thanks for reaching out! We book all reservations through Resy and by email at reservations@tributepizza.com and we’ll be happy to help you there.

    Do you offer non-pork proteins... chicken, beef to add on the pizza?

    All of our current pizza proteins (pepperoni, soppressata, calabrese salami, bacon, prosciutto, etc.) are pork-based.… Read more

    Does anybody know if they offer half and half? I can be pretty indecisive about choosing.. it'd be great to know you can combine two flavors!

    Yes, they definitely do

    Do you offer any delivery through 3rd party?

    Apologies, we do not. We offer takeout via order.tributepizza.com and in person, but we do not offer delivery.

    Do you guys have happy hour?

    They do not

    Want to try here but wondering if it is common to get what looks like burnt pizzas (black crusts)?

    Our pizzas are baked in a woodfired oven, so they often have a little char which gets mistaken once in a while for being burnt. You're welcome to request your pizza without that characteristic, and we'll do our best to accommodate!

    Question for the owner, is the gluten free crust made in-house?

    Hi! Is all the cheese on your pizza pasteurized?

    All of the cheeses on our pizzas are pasteurized! The cheeses on our cheese and charcuterie board rotate semi-regularly, but at this exact moment, yes, they all are... Items containing raw / unpasteurized cheeses would be notated as such in an… Read more

    How many slices per 18" NY-style pizza?

    Eight Slices. "Oh, I'm not that hungry, can you cut it into four?" - Yogi Berra

    Is there a pizza made with organic, vegan and gluten-free ingredients?

    You can get a gluten free pizza and vegetarian pizzas. I am not sure about a vegan pizza, but on Yelp it states they do.

    Where to park?

    There's street parking or pay to park at the north park garage on 29th and North Park Way.

    Can you only order vodka sauce pizza on line or is it available in the store?

    It's not printed on the in-store menu which is why it's "online order only" but ask your server, we're happy to make it for you for in-house, too!

    Is it kid friendly ? I always go to waypoint down the street because of the little play area for the little ones .

    There was a kids birthday party going on while I was there :) no play area though

    Are there tv's to watch football games?

    We do have a 55" 4K TV in our bar area, where we tune in to sports, including football on Thursdays and Sundays. That said, we don't have any special package to get all the games.

    Are the pizzas soy free?

    Our traditional pizza dough is in fact soy free, but our gluten free dough does have a small amount of soy.

    What are the ingredients of the GF crust? We have severe allergies in my family and we're planning a trip to SD!

    I'm not sure maybe look at the menu and they probably have a allergy page you can find the answer too !

    Do they have gluten free pizza options?

    Yes they have Gluten Free options for most of their pizzas , just make sure you tell them before they make it . Ps they have really good pizza - enjoy 😉

    Is there pizza by the slice here?

    We serve whole ~13" pizzas!

    Do they have wifi?

    According to the list on the right of the main page, they do have free wifi.

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    Stopped in for lunch and the cashier was very friendly and provided great service. Slices were…read morearound $6 which is on the higher-end but we did order 4 slices which was great because they have a Buy 3 get 1 Free slice deal everyday. They have some seating inside which was nice and clean too. The meatball and ricotta was an okay slice. The meatball and overall slice could have used some more flavor/seasoning. I also gota pepperoni, basil, ricotta, hot honey slice which was better. The crust was decent and had more chew than crisp. While it was okay, I'd prefer to go to another shop when I'm craving a slice.

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    The coolest Deli and restaurant in the back place we have ever been too. This was my husband's and…read moremy first stop after our train ride . We were hungry ! We shared a sub so delicious and filling . Our server was also so lovely and sweet and helped us pick the best on their menu . It really is a glimpse to Italy here the smells , the look and the years of great food !

    Pizza Wasn't the Only Thing Getting Fired Up Outside…read more We weren't even customers here, but after what I saw outside this place I definitely won't be one in the future. We were standing on the sidewalk near the red seating area in front of Filippi's Pizza Grotto for about ten minutes finishing a smoke. I had recently experienced a flare-up of a chronic illness, which significantly affected my well-being. During this episode,I had felt the need to smoke as a way to manage the heightened stress and discomfort caused by my condition. Right as we finished and were about to leave, a police car pulled up (it honestly looked like the officer was just stopping by to grab lunch). That's when an older lady employee from the restaurant suddenly came outside and said, "Do you mind moving down? The smoke is going into my restaurant." Fair request. We immediately responded respectfully with "Sorry miss," and started walking away to avoid any issue. But instead of leaving it there, she kept escalating the situation while they were already leaving, repeating things like "This is a family business, have some respect!" -- which didn't really make sense considering we had already apologized and were doing exactly what she asked. What made the whole thing feel strange was the timing. We had been standing there for around ten minutes already. If the smoke was truly bothering the restaurant, why wait until the exact moment a police car pulled up to come outside and confront us? From the outside, it honestly looked like the presence of the police suddenly gave her the confidence to make a scene and try to draw attention to us even though we were already complying. It appears she wanted to get us into legal trouble with her making it a bigger scene in front of the police. Another thing that didn't sit right with me was that we were the only Hispanics standing in the area at the time and the only people she chose to confront. I'm not saying that was the intention, but from a bystander's perspective it definitely didn't look great. Also, I'm still confused by the "this is a family restaurant" comment. What exactly does that mean in this situation? Are people who smoke not allowed to eat there? Because we weren't even customers at the moment we were simply standing on a public sidewalk and immediately moved when asked. If someone respectfully complies with your request, there's really no reason to continue escalating the situation or trying to involve the police by drawing attention to it. If this is how people are treated outside the restaurant, it doesn't exactly inspire confidence about how customers are treated inside. It appears that if you're Hispanic or a smoker you should steer clear of this place. I wouldn't be surprised if she has ICE on speed dial.

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    Overall it's ok food cool ambiance. As a disclaimer: I did not choose this place and wanted a…read morecheaper pizza night than a nice night out. When we got there it was a 45 min wait so we sat at the bar. The bartender was very nice and helpful. The cider I got was ok but it was only $9 so I'm not complaining. Let's talk about food. I got the burrata pizza. This was my fault cause i was still expecting sauce but there was none. Which I kind of understand but for $19 I would have rather just got a burrata platter as like a dip. The dough was honestly amazing. Crust is very fluffy, closer to the center is extremely thin. Overall it was good and fresh but I wouldn't pay $19 for it again. Sister got the spicy salami. Again the dough was good. Sauce was good definitely a more savory red sauce. Salami was fs spicy, we love spice but this fs had a kick. Overall good I think it could have been great with a hot honey. Pizza is on the bigger side. There's only 4 slices but it's more like 8 regular slices. More than enough for one person. We both only had half and saved the rest for home. To wrap it up, the ambiance is good for a nice night out but the food is only ok for the price. Very fresh and good but I would rather spend less on a good pizza than more on a gourmet place. Would recommend for a nice date night or something like that.

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    Monello - Ragu

    Monello

    4.0(2.3k reviews)
    2.9 miLittle Italy
    $$

    This place was absolutely amazing. To start off with the most important part, the food. We began…read morethe meal with the mini fried calzones with mozzarella and tomato sauce inside and they were great. You could tell the bread was super fresh and high quality so I would recommend it. Next, we got a glass of prosecco. I told the waiter that I only like wine that tastes much more sweet then bitter or strong and he made a perfect suggestion along with giving us a sampler of 3 different wines which was so generous. I got to try them all and pick the one I liked the most, but even the samples were a generous size. For main course I got one of the current options for the cheese wheel pasta they make in front of you in cacio e pepe and my husband got the formaggi pizza with truffle mushrooms. My husband absolutely loved his pizza and the crust was one of the best he's ever had. My pasta was fresh and had a ton of sauce and cream so they didn't skimp at all. I could tell easily that they use very high quality Parmesan because i'm a Parmesan connoisseur and could taste how potent it was. They let me have as much extra as I wanted on without limiting since I enjoy a lot on it which was also a plus in my book. Next time I would get a pasta that's a little lighter, because it was a more heavy dish and it tends to make me feel pretty full after which is totally a me thing, but they have so much on the menu to try that I'm sure I'll love whatever I get even more next time. Lastly, dessert. We got a regular tiramisu and it was absolutely amazing. They put a ton of cream which is exactly what I look for. It wasn't too espresso or cocoa strong and had a perfect ratio. The cream was so light and fluffy that we had to get another one to bring home and eat tomorrow night! I had seen a previous review on here about someone not liking the tiramisu here and it not meeting their expectations for a more upscale Italian place but I've been to quite a few authentic Italian gems and this one had tiramisu up there so I'd have to disagree and completely recommend! The service was impeccable. Every waiter was kind and prompt, constantly making sure we were taken care of and getting what we needed. The atmosphere was also a plus for us because we have a 1 year old baby and there was enough room where we weren't too cramped or crowded in, and it wasn't too loud or overstimulating. The place was very clean and taken care of as well as the bathrooms. All in all, I loved this place and I will be coming back. I would definitely recommend Monello for a nice little date night, and don't forget the tiramisu.

    Nice calamari to start and wine Wednesday selection was fabulous…read more I had the parpadelle with pesto and chopped grilled chicken. Fresh and garlicky and the chicken portion gave a great bite with every forkful. Would return!

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    Monello - Inside

    Inside

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    Squid ink lobster sauce spaghetti

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    Mimmo's Italian Village - Chicken pesto

    Mimmo's Italian Village

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    2.8 miLittle Italy
    $$

    One of the best happy hours in Little Italy from 3 to 6 every day, including weekends…read more Most drinks are $6 bucks including wines, sangrias, spritzers, & beers. I recommend this sangrias (and both red & white are good, depending on if you want something more rich or more lite). Just look at the photo of the Burrata Crostini and you'll know what to order. Fresh cheese and fresh pesto with a nice crunch. The arancini (fried risotto balls with marinara, basil, etc.) are also delicious. I take all my out-of-towners here. The hostesses can be hit-and-miss sometimes-- where I wish they were more welcoming--but nothing egregious and they're just busy. Servers were nice though.

    Stopped by Mimmo's Italian Village in Little Italy for lunch today and lucked out--it was happy…read morehour! We grabbed a table outside and the weather was absolutely perfect, which made the whole experience even better. We ordered the arancini, burrata, calamari, and meatballs, and everything was delicious. You really can't beat the quality for the price--especially during happy hour. The standout for me, though, was the red sangria... easily one of the best I've had in a long time. Service was quick and attentive, though to be fair there were only a handful of tables at the time. Still, everything came out promptly and we felt well taken care of. Overall, a great spot for a relaxed lunch or happy hour in Little Italy. I'll definitely be back to take advantage of those deals again!

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    Mimmo's Italian Village
    Mimmo's Italian Village - Campanelle sausage

    Campanelle sausage

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    Davanti Enoteca - Kid cheese pizza - enough to feed two kids

    Davanti Enoteca

    4.1(2.9k reviews)
    2.9 miLittle Italy
    $$

    So many restaurant choices in San Diego's within Little Italy - This place is an absolute must!…read more My son and I came in mid week and it was still fairly busy in the evening, but we were able to find a place at the bar. Bartender was attentive and friendly. We ordered a caesar salad (to share) and the Spaghettini al Pomodoro, along with a couple of cold beers. The caesar was generous in size and really fresh & delicious. The Spaghettini al Pomodoro we requested spicy and it was absolutely amazing!!! If we weren't so full already, I would have ordered another plate of that for us to split. That's how good it was. We should have just ordered another anyway "to go" LOL Seriously, that's how good it was... We were only in town for the one night, but next time we're in San Diego, we're definitely coming back here, that how memorable this pasta was! Note- **Happy hour menu - from 3 to 6 pm - great food options and some great drink choices.**

    Came here for a private event, and it was such a great experience. The drinks were amazing and the…read morestaff was completely on it the entire time. We were set up in the back of the restaurant in our own private outdoor area, which felt perfect for the group. The first hour was drinks, and then the food started coming out slowly, all served family‑style -- which I loved. We tried two delicious salads, and there was plenty of food for an event of about 50 people. Next came the Focaccia di Recco, which is my absolute favorite thing they serve here. I honestly come just for this. It's served with a honeycomb on the side, and drizzling the honey over the warm, cheesy bread is next‑level. After that, pizzas came out -- simple, toasty, and really good -- followed by pasta with chicken and sausage served on the side. Everyone left with full bellies. The service was great, and they even wrapped and boxed all the leftovers for us. One thing to note: they do the whole photo‑taking and printed‑photo sales pitch, kind of like what you see at amusement parks when you first walk in. The photos are cute, but it can feel a little invasive. Overall, a lovely restaurant and a great event experience.

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    Davanti Enoteca - Inside near bar

    Inside near bar

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