The food is always top notch and the ability to pick a bottle of wine from their market with a…read moreminimal corkage fee is excellent! Great staff and service always!

New discovery for us! We came for happy hour but ended up having dinner (we were hungry enough…read morethat ordering off the happy hour menu didn't make financial sense). Service was attentive and kind, wine was terrific (a special add for this place), and food very good. The outdoor seating area is nice but small so best to reserve ahead. We're planning to return.

There's Italian food, and then there's Colosseu Cucina Italiana. This place doesn't just serve…read moreItalian food, it commits to the whole experience. From the moment we walked in, everything felt authentic. The Italian music, lighting, décor, atmosphere, it all works together beautifully. Nothing feels forced or overdone. It's warm, inviting, and about as Italian as you can get without being handed a passport at the door. The staff were exceptional. Friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely happy to have you there. Our waiter, Andrea, and owner Roberto were absolutely brilliant. They were fun, personable, and made us feel incredibly welcome from start to finish. Then came the food. Perfetto. We ordered a bottle of the house red, Fettuccine Cacio e Pepe, Pizza Roma, and the carrot cake. Every single thing was outstanding. Incredible aroma, beautiful presentation, proper flavor, and, most importantly, everything arrived quickly and was executed beautifully. The menu is refreshingly simple, but that's exactly the point. When you know what you're doing, you don't need a novel disguised as a menu. Give me a handful of proper Italian dishes and execute the hell out of them. Colosseu does exactly that. This is easily one of the most authentic and inviting Italian dining experiences I've had in San Diego. I'll definitely be back, and recommend anyone to visit.

I like to be totally honest when I talk about businesses and reviews…read more I am not going to take away from the food because it was very good, I'm not going to take away from the servers, although our dinner was ruined a bit as we were there for a birthday party for my grandson who is turning one and our son who is turning 30. My son's meal did not come until probably 15 minutes after the rest of the meals were served, and in the end, our daughter had to leave with our grandson because everything took too long, so she could not wish our son a happy birthday when the cake came out. The server was truly apologetic, but sadly who we thought was the manager, and who was actually the owner was the biggest arrogant jerk I have ever met. I have eaten and worked with some of the best chefs around the world and in Europe names like Ducas and Paul Bocuse, and his arrogant attitude completely ruined our entire meal. Sadly, we will never go there again because it is not just about the food, but the hospitality which apparently he did not realize. So hopefully if you decide to go, you go on a slow day because obviously he does not care if things go wrong when it is busy.

This was our first visit to Pamplemousse Grill in Del Mar, and if I wasn't living at the opposite…read moreend of the state, I'd be there all the time! PG was recommended to us by sophisticated locals with whom we've dined all over the globe. We arrived a few minutes early, were seated at the lively bar. Served delicious drinks promptly, then ushered to our table for 6 by a very attentive staff. Taking a cue from a frequent patron, I ordered the bison (special) and was delivered a memorable entree after an excellent beet salad. Everyone at our table was pleased with their choice, the service was as terrific as the meal, and the chef politely checked in for comment. This was an important experience for my wife and I; a rare chance to treat two other couples who have been important in our lives. We couldn't have chosen a better spot!

I came here for SDRW as I am a sucker for French food! The pre fixe food selection is pretty good…read morewith the option to supplement your meal with other menu items. I started off my meal with: Roasted Cauliflower Soup - Rich and creamy, this was the perfect start for my meal. Kim Chee Seafood Martini - Not sure why this is called Kim chee because it didn't taste like Kim Chee. Seafood was fresh. Pork Schnitzel- Fried pork cutlet with green beans that were perfectly crisp, although a tad bit salty for me. Although it came with a brown butter sauce, a bit more of a creamy sauce for this dish to provide something for the diner to dip the cutlet in would make this dish even better. Fried egg was perfectly cooked. Red Wine Braised Short Rib- I tried this and it was super tender! Truffle Fries (add on) - This was fried perfectly but would have preferred more truffle flavoring. Warm Chocolate Caramel Cake - Definitely warm and rich! I couldn't finish! Service was great and staff were super friendly. I would definitely return to try some of their regular menu items!

Great service, good food, great atmosphere…read more About two hours before we wanted to get dinner on a Friday night, we went online to see if a reservation was available, but the only options were immediately or hours later than what we wanted. We called and asked if we could walk in and they said they would hold a table for us in the back patio, and if a table opened up in the front they would seat us there. We got there about 10 minutes early and nothing up front was available so we got seated in the back patio. They said they would move us up if a table left soon. Thankfully, about five minutes later, we were able to relocate. No joke, that back patio is depressing if you see how bright the front room/patio is. I'm very thankful for our good luck. The food was great, and service was pretty attentive. Interestingly they serve different types of complimentary bread -- what you get is pretty much random. The shrimp barca appetizer was quite good. We got a bunch of pastas and the standouts were the pomodoro and vongole. The sangria was also pretty good. My daughter said she prefers this place to Piatti in La Jolla, which is a tradition for us whenever we visit. So they definitely want to return here when we come back. I'll have to remember to book a reservation early.

A local spot with a great vibe and food. So easy to use a food delivery company and we get a uber…read morediscount, so we used it last night. Penne with vodka sauce a big hit and 2 for 1 meatball bucket also a nice deal. Here's the weird part and thus a four not a five star. We were charged $14 as a service fee!!!!! What for???? Might have to look elsewhere....

Tried Mia's new luncheon menu and it was excellent. Quinoa salad w/ shrimp and fish tacos were…read moregenrous portions, well-priced and both delicious. Service was professional and friendly and the booths were very comfortable. Mia's continues to be one of the best restaurants in SB. But please inprove your wine list and wine pricing. Too many supermarket wines at 4X retail is a turn off. The food deserves much better.

Happy Hour review, with some non-HH items thrown in…read more We sat on the mostly empty patio with the pups, and enjoyed the atmosphere. However, it almost came not to be because when the server came to take our order she said "you can't have happy hour on the patio" (this made no sense as every other patio table, except for one, was vacant). Fortunately a manager or the like overheard the conversation and said that it was okay. We found the corner table of the patio a great place to hang out with the pups and enjoy some food and drink; they had plenty of room to chill, and we could people watch. For drinks I tried their Oaxaca Old Fashioned; which was okay, but I've definitely had better (the OOF at The Remy for example). For my second drink I switched to beer, and I was quite impressed with the La Lupulosa IPA (from Insurgentes). As for food the wife and Itried: - Volcano Tostada x2 ($5 each) -- I wasn't a fan, but my wife liked it (makes sense as she is much more partial to chorizo than I am) - Ceviche ($12)- not to our liking as it was on the sweeter side (we like ceviche to have a nice kick to it; Mia's, like too many others, seem to Amercanize their ceviche for people not accustomed to spicy) - Fish Taco ($5)- it was fine, but not a standout in an - Chile Relleno ($22.50); it was good. - Empanadas x2 ($5 each) -- these were the standouts of the food; we both enjoyed them a lot, and this is what will get us back for their HH in the future. Total bill $100 + tip. Next time we come back will probably add in an entree to share as they list some good ones on the menu.

This place is pretty great. Lots of healthy-ish options. Pricing great. Full bar too. Had a couple…read moreof different entrees over a period of time and all were good. Order downstairs, seat yourself upstairs.

I stopped by during happy hour, and it definitely did not disappoint. The happy hour share plates…read morewere delicious, and everything we ordered was packed with flavor. We started with the Seafood & Avocado Ceviche, which was fresh, flavorful, and served with a side of their house-made chips. It is on the smaller side, but it's a great starter. The Blackened Shrimp Tacos come with three tacos and are topped with a roasted pineapple salsa that adds the perfect sweet twist while still letting the shrimp shine. We also tried the Coconut Shrimp Skewers, which are served with butter lettuce for making wraps and a chipotle berry dipping sauce that paired so well with the shrimp. My favorite was the Baked 4-Cheese Penne with Cauliflower & Prosciutto. It's basically an elevated mac and cheese super cheesy, packed with flavor, and topped with a crunchy finish. The cauliflower and prosciutto added great texture and made it even more satisfying. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. If you're looking for a great happy hour with delicious share plates Ki's Restaurant is definitely worth checking out! Between the delicious food, great happy hour, beautiful beach views, and excellent service, I'd definitely recommend stopping by.

The happy hour menu can't be beat! The sliders are my absolute favorite complete with sautéed…read moremushrooms and arugula. I tried the buttermilk fried chicken today based on recommendations and I found my favorite entree. This is a must try! You will not be disappointed! Cheers!

I am finally breaking down and writing this review, as I am brokenhearted about how Sbicca is no…read morelonger the experience it used to be. This was my wife and I's second visit since the change in ownership, and the first time we forgave them thinking they would get it together. But we did wait a couple of years before we came back. So I made a reservation on a Saturday evening at 6 and we arrived on time. The table we were offered was a very small 2 seat right at the host podium, on the patio. Looked pretty quiet so I was a little disappointed, but ok. So the evening starts ok, we get our drink order in and an app. Just after our wine came they said sorry, can we take your table? They were rearranging for a large group expected later. So we held everything in our hands or laps while they dragged our table away. Good news is they brought a slightly larger one. Ok, still hanging in there. But now for the next 20 minutes they are dragging solar heaters around, moving tables, and in the process, ignoring us because they have all this to do. But our dinner eventually comes and the rearranging is done, but the large party starts to arrive. Turns out, of course, our server was their server. So things slowed WAY down for us but we did get a dessert order in, which was to be accompanied by a glass of port we were to share. After 10 minutes the dessert came and the server clarified with us we only wanted one glass. Affirmed. They disappear for 20 minutes to serve the big group. So our dessert included ice cream, it's starting to melt, we are trying to hang on...and after all this time our server comes over to tell us they are out of port. Now we're 30 minutes plus after ordering, that's pretty bad. So now we eat our dessert, really not enjoying it because of the service. Finally, waiting for our check, the owner comes over. It's been almost an hour since our dessert order. He apologizes profusely that there was a misunderstanding...they do have port...then with a flourish he produces a glass and says it's on the house. We would have sent it back but I think we were a little shocked at unaware he was Tone deaf to the situation. Three hours. $350. Miserable experience. Goodbye Sbicca, we miss the old.

My friend recommended my wife and I to this place and let me tell you it is worth it. We had a…read more3-course meal and it was delicious. The menu rotates weekly so it might vary when you try this place! For appetizers shared the roasted brandy bone marrow served with watercress and bread and a panzanella salad which came with brandt beef bacon, peaches and what I believe was a balsamic vinaigrette. It was so good the bone marrow melts in your mouth! The salad was delicious too I've never had peaches in a salad before but I'm a believer now. Our server Lauren was a delight! She was beyond helpful when it came to deciding what to choose! For entrees we both had Brandt beef New York strip which came with pomme frittes, arugula, and a truffle butter garlic aioli style sauce on the side. It was so good! The steak was very tender and super flavorful. We couldn't leave without dessert so we had a mini pavlova and the wacky cake which was a chocolate cake with chocolate pecan glaze. I couldn't believe how soft and rich the cake was I loved it. The lemon curd with pavlova was great too. The vibe here is beyond chill and just a nice spot to hang out and eat. Especially being a block away from moonlight beach, it's a perfect stop for a bite to eat and a drive down the coast or something. Check this place out!