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Civico 1845, San Diego, CA
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Civico 1845

$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 34 times today
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

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Executive chef: Pietro Gallo - Enrico De Santis

From the OpenTable editors: This sustainably minded Little Italy anchor is an ode to all things Calabrian. Executive chef Pietro Gallo whips up Southern Italian seafood staples plus a rare all-vegan menu that includes lasagna with meat-free ragu—these are nonna’s classics reinterpreted for San Diego’s health-conscious crowd.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 431-5990
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Civico 1845 offers a delightful dining experience in San Diego's Little Italy. Known for its impressive vegan menu, patrons rave about the "delicious food," "wonderful service," and "authentic fresh Italian cuisine." While some found the service rushed, many appreciated the attentive staff and charming atmosphere, promising a return visit.
2,440 Reviews
  1. Sol

    VIP

    Baja California

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Muy poco recomendable!! Muy mala la comida y el lugar no vale nada la pena visitarlo. Hay otros mucho más ricos en Little Italy.

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  2. Ian

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very attentive service. Look forward to the next visit.

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  3. Jeff

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great; dinner equally as good. We ordered from both the traditional and vegan menu. The only disappointment was the pistachio ice cream dessert from the vegan menu - the ice cream was rock hard, very difficult to eat. We had the same dessert previously and the ice cream then was silky smooth. Probably an outlier, but still…

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  4. Molly

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service was great but the noise level was pretty high when we first arrived at 6:30 and the 4 of us could not hear each other. They may have lowered the music or maybe a noisy group left because it did get better after about 20 min.

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  5. David

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Food, and Great Staff! Second time i have eaten here, and i will be going back.

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  6. Scott

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Having been to Italy many times, the bread and pesto sauce were good, chicken was good too.

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  7. Lisa

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our wait person was delightful. I asked for her recommendation and was very happy with her suggestions! The only criticism I have is the menu did not match what we read online. My vegan friend was very disappointed to not be able to try their vegan eggplant parm!

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  8. William

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was disappointing that a Calabrian restaurant was out of Nduja at a 6:30 reservation. Someone needs to tell the chef not to break the pasta when putting it in the pot, and the sauce on the Scialatielli Civico seemed watery, like it was rushed out of the kitchen. Overall, the food tasted great, and I would gladly return

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  9. Monica

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was what we come to expect however, the service was very subpar, which was kind of disappointing.

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  10. EDGAR

    VIP

    Chicago

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good, but nothing new nor memorable… We researched and read more than one review praising this restaurant, so we decided to book for dinner; by the way, CIVICO 1845 requests a credit card in case of a no-show, something that set the expectations bar even higher. However though, from beginning to end, the CIVICO 1845 experience was nothing outstanding, nothing we’ve not seen may times in many other places. The restaurant is simply decorated, dimly lit and cozy, far from current instagramable stylish trends; the venue is not ample but still comfortable, should you visit on a wheelchair, be sure to let the restaurant know beforehand so you can get a comfortable, unobstructed table. Service was not the highlight of the visit, it felt rushed and frigid; from the hostess, who tried to give us the worst possible table despite the restaurant being almost empty and having booked in advance, to the uncaring waitress who did nothing but deliver the menus and ask whether we were ready to order, and the busboy who tried to deliver the main course while we were still working on the appetizers. I can’t say staff were rude or unpolite, just not welcoming nor caring. Food was not spectacular, neither in preparation nor in creativity, nothing you probably haven’t had somewhere else. For antipasti we had the bruschetta and the polpette, which were very good but again, as many others we’ve tried. Then we had the pomodoro salad, truly fresh but the house dressing tasted like herbs and olive oil. For main course we had the scialiatelli civico and the pappardelle brasato, both really tasty but very well-known flavors despite the former being CIVICO’s flagship pasta. As a side comment, both pastas arrived lukewarm after I had to send them back when the busboy firstly brought them while we were still working on the appetizers. Anywho, finally, I think prices at this restaurant are reasonable, we spent something less than $100 per person wine bottle included.

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FAQs

Civico 1845 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 431-5990.

Civico 1845 is rated 4.4 stars by 2440 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Civico 1845

1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Fir Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 431-5990
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
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