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4.7
Exceptional(8031)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Little Italy
Booked 80 times today
Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.
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4.6
Exceptional(4304)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 83 times today
Barbusa Local Modern Sicilian Restaurant.Lively atmosphere with our craft cocktails, handmade pastas, freshest seafood, delicate pizza, and our famous Sicilian Ribeye.Pizza Served from our stone fired oven.Gluten free and Vegan Items AvailableWHILE WE VALUE THE TIME OF ALL OUR LOYAL GUEST AND SMILING FACES, WE KINDLY REQUEST YOU LIMIT THE TIME SPENT AT YOUR TABLE TO 1 HOUR AND 30 MIN DUE TO MANDATED REDUCTION IN CAPACITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT, WE COULDNT BE MORE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU DINE WITH US!
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4.7
Exceptional(1353)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Little Italy
Booked 69 times today
Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.
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4.7
Exceptional(6460)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 87 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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4.4
Awesome(4548)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Little Italy
Booked 111 times today
Little Italy was built by the fishing industry. Ironside attempts to continue that narrative. It's our contemporary interpretation of the classic fish house and oyster bar. Located in a historic auction house on India St we did a full comprehensive restoration of the building, with three open-air culinary hubs featuring an expansive raw bar, chefs table, and bakery. We tried to be mindful of the past while looking towards the future. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks.Ironside is now taking reservations for patio and dining room seating. We are now offering Happy Hour MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 3:00PM - 5:00PM.

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  • Lisa
    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Had such a lovely evening at Kettner. We had the spicy tuna cripsy rice, house made bread and peanut dipping sauch, the pork chop and sonoma lamb and szechuan noodles. Everything was fantastic. My personal favorite were the noodles. They had great flavor. It was spicy but not too much.
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    Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Ericka
    South Carolina •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was great experience. The portion size and and quality of food was amazing. It’s was definitely worth the experience.
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    Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
    4.7
  • DeniseVIP
    San Diego •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The restaurant has great food, I loved the pasta and the cannoli. Decorated so pretty for Christmas! Our first time to dine here. Bring a warm coat even inside. We were bummed that 2 big doors were open all night and the cold draft was intense. The back of the restaurant is better, but the front is cold. Open air works in the summer but 50 degree nights are too much. What happened to cozy dining?
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    BarbusaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
    4.6
  • Ariston
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Besides being sat right next to the Restroom door while celebrating our wedding anniversary, The food and the service was outstanding staff is super friendly. Would definitely try to book a standard table next time
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    Juniper & IvyPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Nestor
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 12, 2024
    Definitely I’ll go back! Food was beyond the words, good ambience good drinks and the best service. My parent and me enjoyed this place! We are planning our new visit!
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    Ironside Fish & OysterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Little Italy
    4.4

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