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1. The Henry - Coronado
4.8
Exceptional(2563)
Price: Moderate
• American • Coronado
Booked 115 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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2. Little Frenchie
4.7
Exceptional(1486)
Price: Moderate
• French • Coronado
Booked 54 times today
Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.
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3. Mimmo's Italian Village
4.4
Awesome(650)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 36 times today
Mimmos Italian Village is one of the 3 original restaurants left in San Diego's historic Little Italy district. Established in 1973 in the heart of Little Italy you will find Mimmos is 3rd generation family owned and operated . Enjoy our amazing food all homemade from scratch daily, using quality ingredients and fresh local produce . Our popular dishes include, campanelle sausage, spicy shrimp linguine, and chicken parmesan. You can enjoy these dishes alongside a nice glass of wine or signature homemade sangria. Mimmo's Italian Village was started by Vincenzo Mimmo Gaglio, originally from Montelepre, Sicily. Before arriving in San Diego, Gaglio sharpened his cooking skills in Tunisia, New York City, Ontario, California, and finally, San Diego.Mimmo's seating areas consist of a charming indoor village, alfresco front and back patio seating.
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4. Nonna
4.7
Exceptional(970)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 14 times today
Many restaurants in Little Italy have become destinations, among them the Busalacchi family's Nonna. The rustic décor features a relaxed country-style feel throughout the restaurant, including the delightful patio. The wonderfully welcoming atmosphere celebrates yet another delicious Sicilian food lineup, including pizzas and all that you would expect from an authentic Italian menu. The terrific entrées show the Sicilian influence, and fill the restaurant with great aromas.We would love to hear your feedback on your experience.
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5. Edgewater Grill
4.3
Awesome(1352)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Edgewater Grill is located in Seaport Village, on downtown San Diego's Bay. We have one of the finest waterfront views in San Diego! Spanning the length of the restaurant are outdoor patios where guests can enjoy an unobstructed view of the Coronado Bridge and Island.
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6. Topsail at Portside Pier
4.8
Exceptional(149)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 29 times today
San Diego's most iconic waterfront property features Topsail, a luxury lounge on the rooftop at Portside Pier! Indulge in fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and small plates while relaxing fireside above the water!
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7. Brew 30
4.5
Awesome(2169)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 2 times today
Indulge in some of San Diego’s best burgers and ice-cold craft brews just steps away from Gaslamp Quarter and Seaport Village. For large-party inquiries please email the Events Department at: mghsd-events@hyatt.com
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8. Basta!
4.2
Awesome(57)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 11 times today
Join us at Basta!, Sam the Cooking Guy's newest Italian Inspired restaurant. Basta! San Diego is the Best Italian Restaurant in Little Italy, serving Brunch, Everyday Happy Hour, Weekly Specials, and a full bar with cocktails. Check us out on social at @bastaeats or www.bastasd.com
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9. Blind Burro
4.5
Awesome(673)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern) • Downtown / Gaslamp
Booked 8 times today
The Blind Burro specializes in fresh, coastal Baja Mexican cuisine. Our emphasis is on quality, from the customer service, to the ingredients we use in all of our hand crafted food and drinks. We want our guests to enjoy Baja Mexican fare right here in East Village, San Diego. Come in and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can meet over a carafe of spicy margaritas or on tap house sangria. . Or try us for lunch with clients while enjoying steak tacos and a quinoa mixed green salad. Hope to see you soon in the unique, airy and comfortable environment we have created for you in downtown San Diego. **All checks will have a 4% pandemic recovery surcharge due to the additional costs associated with the impact on our business and operations. This is not a gratuity and will be used to help us offset the additional product, labor, overhead and other costs.**

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  • Pasha
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This was a great place for a Valentines Day dinner. Our server was super fun and great at giving suggestions. Obviously a little pricey for some college kids but it was worth the amazing night and food ♥️🤗! Would recommend!
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    Mimmo's Italian VillagePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.4
  • Laura
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We always love going to Nonna. It has become a staple over the years. Service today was great, and our server gifted us with some cookies out the door. I had the mushroom tortellini which was simply divine. My boyfriend always gets the margherita pizza (which I always steal a slice of) and Nonna's Pilsner is one of his favorite beers of all time. The cappuccino from the coffee bar and an espresso martini are go-tos for myself. We can never leave without stopping at the Zucherro dessert bar and picking something to take home. Thank you for a consistently nice experience!
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    NonnaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
    •
    4.7
  • NicoVIP
    San Diego •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was truly great as usual… I think the hostess was having a bad day, so I won’t name or fault her for the service she gave us. But our waiter Peter gave us an amazing experience and was super kind. A shout out to Peter for his professionalism and for the great service he provided us. Truly an outstanding individual that made us feel special as we celebrated a special day. Thank you. I always recommend The Henry for its consistency of being one of the greatest restaurants in San Diego.
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    The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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    4.8
  • JenniferVIP
    San Diego •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The restaurant is always a delight! Little Frenchies has wonderful food and fun staff members. Thank you for the great date night.
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    Little FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• Coronado
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    4.7
  • Austin
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 12, 2025
    Love this place, awesome food and location. Would recommend if near by.
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    Edgewater GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Gaslamp
    •
    4.3

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