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Best Romantic Restaurants in Old Town

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1. Tako
4.2
Awesome(54)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Old Town
Booked 27 times today
Nestled in the most historic neighborhood in California, Old Town San Diego, there is plenty to see and do. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience with top notch cocktails, the freshest fish & ingredients available, and unmatched atmosphere....21+ Speakeasy, If the light is on we're Open!
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2. Trattoria Don Pietro
4.4
Awesome(797)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Old Town
Booked 14 times today
Trattoria Don Pietro is the go-to spot for romantic dinners in San Diego. It's not just the delicious Italian cuisine that's talked about in the reviews, but the overall ambiance. Patrons have described the restaurant as having a 'romantic environment', 'adorable ambiance', and 'sexy ambiance'. The wisteria garden patio, heat lamps, and attractive lighting create an intimate and perfect setting for a date night. The reviews consistently mention the great service and delicious food, adding to the overall romantic experience.
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3. Cosmopolitan Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(342)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Town
Don't miss this an opportunity to join us at The Cosmopolitan Restaurant & Hotel. Currently, we are open for Special Events & Holidays, only. The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant is a Victorian style boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town, San Diego. The Hotel boasts a beautiful outdoor garden restaurant setting and is equipped with 1800's Victorian style indoor Sala's. We look forward to hosting you on your next event and hope you will join us for one of our beautiful Holiday dining experiences.
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4. The Red Door
4.7
Exceptional(2979)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 16 times today
The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.
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5. Seneca
4.7
Exceptional(4202)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 123 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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6. Coasterra
4.6
Exceptional(7579)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Harbor Island
Booked 107 times today
Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.
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7. El Agave
4.7
Exceptional(2476)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 38 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.
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8. Animae
4.8
Exceptional(3241)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 52 times today
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
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9. Herb & Wood
4.7
Exceptional(6477)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 112 times today
A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.
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10. Mister A's
4.9
Exceptional(8680)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 67 times today
Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

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  • Destiny
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was a wonderful experience as a first time diner to Seneca. The food and cocktails were amazing. My family and I had a beautiful view while dining here. Most definitely will eat there again.
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    SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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    4.7
  • Dawn
    Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed a delicious Christmas Eve dinner! The Beef Wellington was excellent. Banana Cream pie was fantastic! My only suggestion would be to have non-alcoholic drink options. Dry Secco is perfect or some of the great beers . It would just be nice and make it special.
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    The Red DoorPrice: Moderate• Italian• Mission Hills
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    4.7
  • Josh
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Excellent food and service, it was just quite noisy!
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    TakoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old Town
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    4.2
  • ChristineVIP
    San Diego •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Great food....service was excellent. Mylie our server was awesome. Friendly, very attentive, very welcoming.
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    Trattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
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    4.4
  • David
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 28, 2024
    The Thansgiving Feast the Cosmopolitan Hotel was excellent. The turkey was nice and juicy. The ham with Apricot jam was amazing. Garlic mash and Mac were on point. The short ribs just melted in your mouth. Even the Tamales were super good!! The service was excellent as expected from the Cosmo. I hope this is a yearly event. We will be back next year for sure !!
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    Cosmopolitan RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Old Town
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    4

Discover best romantic restaurants in Old Town

Embark on a romantic culinary journey in the heart of San Diego's historic Old Town. This charming locale is a treasure trove of dining establishments that offer an intimate and romantic atmosphere, perfect for date nights or special occasions. From authentic Mexican haciendas to cozy Italian trattorias, each restaurant in Old Town provides a unique blend of delicious cuisine and a warm, inviting ambiance. Patrons frequently praise the combination of great food, exceptional service, and enchanting settings that make each dining experience truly memorable. Whether you're enticed by rooftop views, garden patios, or traditional candlelit tables, Old Town's restaurant scene excels in creating the perfect backdrop for a romantic evening. Dive into a world of flavorful dishes and charming atmospheres where every meal is an opportunity to create lasting memories with someone special.

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