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    Ulivo Restaurant

    4.6 (535 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Pizza
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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    A romantic spot
    Jeff B.

    Small but a great local gem. Fine eats and predicable menu done well. Very good staff and fun vibe. Fits right in with the neighborhood ... just wish they were open more days during the week. Do consider reservations. The stuffed mushrooms were a hit as a shared appetizer

    Craft Your Own 10" Personal Pizza
    Morgan L.

    Great pizza! We each got a 10" create your own pizza, and it was the perfect amount for one person. We got it to-go, and it was delicious and fresh. The workers were all very nice. I will definitely be back to eat at the restaurant next time!

    Parmesan Crusted Calamari Strips
    Sydney H.

    Wow! What an amazing restaurant. The restaurant is adorable, they have amazing outdoor seating, and they allow dogs on the patio. And the FOOD!? So delicious, my seafood pasta had so much seafood i ran out of noodles. Everything we ordered was so so good. We will be coming back very soon, thanks to this amazing experience and our awesome server Bob!

    churro cake and ice cream
    Maria L.

    Food: very very good. our bruschetta was amazing and the portion was impressive for the price. pesto was very walnut forward and delicious. carbonara sauce tasted so cozy and warm. tiramisu wasn't super impressive but still yummy. Service: our server was very nice and friendly but it seemed like this was her first job ever. not very attentive or able to suggest substitutions well. the male server was knowledgeable about all the menu items and had some great recommendations. there was a large party inside so maybe that was where the attention was, but everyone was still very friendly. Ambiance: we sat outside on the small patio (4 tables) and the street was not noisy, there were twinkle lights. the dining room had booths and the large party was sat at a large table in center of the room. there was also a "bar" with 4-5 stools that looked out to the street. very small inside, but felt cozy.

    The inside of the restaurant, and the street view.
    Michael S.

    It was a little pricey but, as far as I know, it's a mom and pop's place, so they have to charge a little bit more. However, the ambience, and just the people they're serving you, were wonderful. It's a great place for a date for sure.

    Barolo Braised Short Ribs
    Liz R.

    We came here for Friday date night. I booked a table earlier that same day and it was ready for us right at 6pm. This is a cozy little spot nestled in the heart of OB, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a parking spot a block away. We started with a cup of the soup special and the Cesar salad. They also brought us some freshly made bread. It all felt like a fancier version of the endless soup, salad and bread sticks at a well known Italian chain restaurant. For my main course I had a pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce and dollops of ricotta throughout. It was so good. It was a huge portion and reheated just as nicely the next day. My husband has the short ribs and thought they would just okay. He would prefer to try something else next time we go back.

    Braised short ribs, with pasta and veggie
    Lauren G.

    Parking is free in their lot behind the restaurant they share with Olive Tree Market. The dinner was really good, we had each had an entree, sea bass, filet mignon, and braised short ribs. Bread knots were warm and really good. The beet salad is my favorite starter salad. They have a Tuscany soup special will cheesy bread that is really flavorful that has spinach and Italian sausage in it. I would order this meal again. The service is good and the restaurant ambiance is relaxing.

    Sean Z.

    It's a small Italian restaurant not far away from Mission Beach. If you are in the area, visit this place! There is street parking with a short walk from basically any direction. The restaurant isn't big. But seatings are comfortably spaced. Modest decor. The place was clean. The service was great, we were treated with welcoming smile and recommendations on their specials. I was glad that I took the recommendation. The bread sticks were soft and warm. Yum.entrenain course was served within a timely manner. The food presentation was simple but it was absolutely scrumptious! Not salty and not too light. The amount of seasoning was just perfect for my taste buds and blood pressure. The food was perfectly portion. We barely finished the bread sticks. Unfortunately, we ran out of space for dessert. Overall, this place gets a 5.0 out of 5. Love it! Will visit again!

    Gnocchi Fresco
    Ariana H.

    Feel compelled to leave an update! My family was raving about this place to my dad so we had to stop by after a long day at the San Diego Zoo. He agreed it was definitely worth the hype. He loved the caprese salad and meatballs. The rest of us got the same thing as last time. It was empty when we were there around 4:45pm on a Friday. Mark was our server again and was a gem, per usual! While we hope to come again soon, we will recommend this to everyone!

    Mmmmm good
    Mark K.

    Outstanding dinner. Food was excellent. Ambience was relaxing. Can't wait to try a few of items on the menu.

    Ribeye special with shrimp and crab risotto.
    Paul M.

    I visited Ulivo with my children and grandchildren. It was a few weeks ago, so I have no recollection of what anyone else ordered. I do, however, remember very distinctly my ribeye with shrimp and crab risotto. It was amazing! The ribeye was cooked perfectly - so tender, juicy and flavorful. The balsamic drizzle really enhanced the flavor. The restaurant is small, or should I say, intimate. The service was very friendly and attentive. And, while I don't remember what the others ordered, I do remember that they all enjoyed their food very much. All around, a great experience.

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    The service was great the food was amazing! Cute little spots, I would definitely be back! The lasagna, the seafood pasta was delicious.

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    Veal parm special was great! Service was great, atmosphere amazing :) five star break pudding!

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    Food was good, service excellent. Reservation was acknowledged. Ambiance was very nice.

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    simply the best italian neighborhood restaraunt around. Jackie is wonderul. I live in OB and highly recommend this place

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    Couldn't have had a better experience. Food, service and ambiance were all excellent.

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