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- DDavidSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat customer service. The waiter and host made us feel like home. I had an excellent impression with my date. Thank you!More infoTahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.5
- TTania sofiaSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoLoved the place very beautiful. As well for the food even tho it cost a lot for a small portion of the appetizer it was super good do not regret for how much I paid. :)) I would like to thank my server she was super polite.More infoEl SueñoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4
- JJasonSan Diego •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoOverly priced. Too loud to be charging fancy restaurant prices.More infoTakoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Old Town•4.2
- CChristineVIPSan Diego •13 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 14, 2024Great food....service was excellent. Mylie our server was awesome. Friendly, very attentive, very welcoming.More infoTrattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•4.5
- JJoashLondon •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 12, 2024great food, very friendly staff, nice environment, all in all just really good and highly recommended.More infoPizza Bella Italian BistroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•4.5
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Twenty-five historical sites, hundreds of specialty stores and 12 art galleries make Old Town a great place to live or visit. The area originally settled by Kumeyaay Native Americans and immigrants from Mexico also has several innovative restaurants. Many guests enjoy burritos, enchiladas and tacos prepared with the area's freshest produce while listening to roving Mariachi bands. Other restaurants pay tribute to San Diego's location on the Pacific Ocean to serve great seafood, including fish tacos, sushi and lobster. Most restaurants feature outstanding outdoor seating, making them a great place to watch people in this area, especially during Old Town's popular Old Town Art Festival, Cinco de Mayo and Fiesta Navidad.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Old Town is Pizza Bella Italian Bistro
The best vegetarian restaurants in Old Town are Tahona Bar, El Agave and Miguel's Cocina - Old Town
The restaurants with the best service in Old Town are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Old Town are Pizza Bella Italian Bistro, Baci Restaurant - San Diego and Cosmopolitan Restaurant
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