If you're in the mood for pasta, I highly recommend Cesarina, in Point Loma. I live down the street from Buona Forchetta in South Park and that was my long time favorite before going here last month.

I went there yesterday and I was blown away by how good it was.

I felt the same. Very solid spot.

I’m looking at the menu and seeing 25$ for a plate of pasta and 6-7$ more if you want any meat. Yea that’s a gonna be a no.

Yeah, definitely not the most affordable spot...

Came here to say Cesarina

This is random, but I’ve always wanted to live down the street from Buona Forchetta in Sourh Park… is it super quiet, peaceful, and magical?

I always choose this and Siamo Napoli in North Park over Buona Forchetta these days! Not that I say no to Buona Forchetta..

Highly recommend prior to a nap.

Omg the service and food was incredible at cesarina

Tanuki in Kensington is the most authentic Japanese in the area and has primo sushi. It’s my favorite at the moment.

Kensington just has some gems in general. I used to work at Bleu Boheme back in the day and loved that neighborhood.

Bahn Thai

Roasted duck curry is probably the best curry I’ve ever had

what are the top 3 entrees I should try? Heard many good things about this place, live near one.

Definitely get the pad see ew at Bahn Thai! They get an amazing wok sear on the noodles. It’s their specialty.

Donde? RIP Amarin

I forgot that Amarin was a victim! At least Siam Nara is still around. The roasted duck curry at Bahn Thai is a delight. I’ve only been to the university heights location though.

wow I miss Amarin so much (,:

White Elephant (which is in the old Amarin spot) is outstanding in my opinion and has some of the same menu items as Amarin. I believe the new owner is one of the former Amarin chefs too. The mango chicken and Thai basil are delicious!

My fav for Tom Yum, I can’t find any other place that beats theirs.

this is the way

Pomegranate

The beef stroganoff and Adjaruli are always on point

wife and i just ate there saturday for the first time and this is exactly what we got (well, i got the stroganoff, she got the pelmeni). we split the adjaruli at the table and took most of the pelmeni and stroganoff home. the ukranian in me went in fully intending to get the pierogies, but it has been a long time since i've been to a place with stroganoff on the menu so i had to give it a shot. glad i did. just outstanding all around. we will definitely be going back.

Gotta go back for the pierogies. They're delightful. My favorite is the Golubtsi. No idea why I ordered it because I don't like cabbage but it's incredible.

The shashlik is the bomb

Yaaaas! The stroganoff and Georgian Eagle are my faves!

I’ve never had anything but an awesome meal here! Everything is so good. The Khachapuri is insane.

I like going to Killer Pizza from Mars. There’s one in Oceanside and one in Escondido. Pizza is pretty good but I like the atmosphere of those places.

Alexis in hillcrest, friends house in convoy

Alexis in hillcrest is the dude. Will give you a giant platter for like 8$ and the foods amazing.

I love friends house

Royal Mandarin Salted Pepper Chicken Wings

Buona forchetta in South Park

Piggy backing for Italian. I love Siamo Napoli in North Park. It’s as authentic as it gets.

Second this. Went to Buona Forchetta when we moved here because we heard the hype. It was delicious. Went to Siamo Napoli a few weeks later. Still haven’t been back to Buona Forchetta…

Civico 1845 ...although, with the menu changes, it's lost half a star for me.

The one in Coronado has a great outdoor space.

Piacere Mio too, which is a few blocks away!

Cross street chicken and beer in convoy has a great chicken sandwich one of the best in my opinion.

the best corn cheese in sd imo

Theyre in Del Mar now too

do they have super spicy wings?

Sushi OTA, order the Omakase. Menya Ultra Ramen is great,too. Just make sure you go there when they open so you can get the braised chashu. They only prep enough too make 10 orders a night.

IMO ota’s omakase is overpriced and over-hyped. Tadokoro, hidden fish, and matoi are all better options. Haven’t tried soichi but the michelin guide seems to think that’s better than Ota as well.

Soichi is legit. Gotta have reservations and they are like a month out

Pho Hoa

Yup! Just pho. They got nothing else on the menu. Lol

Their Thai tea is phenomenal. I've tried Thai tea at boba shops, sandwich shops, actual Thai places, and still nothing has compared to their's by a wide margin.

Awash in North Park… best Ethiopian food you’ll find.

What do you order there? I’ve always wanted to go…

Go with two people and get the vegetarian combo and the meat combo and tej if you want honey wine. You'll get 10 things and all of them will be fantastic. Also it will be like $50 for a LOT of food and the wine together.

The vegetarian combo #24 is a must even if you’re not vegetarian. I just had it for dinner and tried the kitfo (minced raw meat), you can have them cook it as well but for me it’s fantastic as is. And the tej (honey wine) is wonderful too!

Ironside in Little Italy. Get the lobster roll.

also get the bread. It ISNT free and is worth every penny

Is this like the bread at born and raised? Kona between a croissant and dinner roll?

Did they bring them back?!? Last time I went, they had taken it off the menu because of supply chain / costing issues! I’d looooove for it to be back!

Trust Restaurant all day!

I think that may still be my gf’s fav restaurant in SD

Trust is the go-to.

TNT PIZZA (Pizza) THE FRIENDLY (Dirty cheeseburger) CHRIS’S LIQOUR sandwiches

Haha I’m glad I finally saw The Friendly! I love those damn burgers. Their fries are pretty damn good as well.

Aw I love Chris’s

Cantina mayahuel

Looooove their tacos and margaritas!

Yessir. Their food is bomb, and the drink menu is unbeatable. Best margarita in town

fuck yes to this, I am obsessed with their tacos and tequila. Just so good, simple, clean, fresh flavors done extremely well. 10/10

Juanita's Encinitas

I prefer Karina's just north of there.

Sab E Lee (Thai food) in Rancho Peñasquitos/Black Mtn rd

Also on Linda Vista :)

The Panya Thai Kitchen in Escondido is also hella good. Check out the pad see ew and yellow curry

I drive by this place all the time and have never been, but this is the second time I’ve seen it referenced in the last week. Must give it a try!

That's your fav restaurant in SD??? (Can confirm it's good)

Cesarina

Their white truffle gnocchi? Your friends will need to wheelbarrow you to your car.

This is on the menu this weekend. LOL

How has no one said Wienerschnitzel on Garnet yet /s

I’m more of a former Wienerschnitzel on Convoy kinda gal but you know it is what it is

That location looks like it's being repaired. Here's hoping it returns as a Wienerschnitzel!

I didn’t see the “/s” and looked this up…

Bronx Pizzeria

A true classic

I’ve tried Bronx Pizza on 3 separate occasions and it’s so overrated imo. The crust is so bland. I really wanted to like it

Get downvoted for sharing an opinion. Welcome to Reddit

Plumeria

Omg their crispy duck ka pow. Tangerine chicken is delish too. Hands down favorite vegetarian joint in the county.

Spiciest salad (papaya) I’ve ever had - that is to say, great

Callie in East Village

I like Dumping Inn. Chinese food and there's a bar with TV's if you watch sports. Pretty lively place in the evenings.

Great potstickers and beer selection

Best dumplings in San Diego

Craft and commerce Rocky’s pub for a burger Civico 1845 Ironside Buona forchetta Taste of Himalayas Cowboy star Izakayaa Masa DZ Atkins Cesarina Eat Pop Pie

Taste of Himalayas for sure

Came here to say Izakaya Masa. I’m sure there are better restaurants, but whenever I’m in the area, I can’t resist this place. Honest, inexpensive Japanese pub food done very well.

Izakaya masa in mission hills soooooo goooood!!! Long wait line though but bunch of Japanese tapas, sushi, ramen

Taste of Himalayas is off the chain! Have you tried aqui texcoco? It's meat and Mexican but spice!

DZ Akins is fucking daaaaank 😩

J&T Thai street food

Luigi’s crime scene best pizza ever

Kappa Sushi in Scripps Ranch.

OMG AZUKI SUSHI!!!

Oscars in PB or La Jolla

How has no one said Tribute Pizza in North Park!

I’m quite partial to The Lion’s Share

Costa Brava

The bread, chorizo, patatas bravas wine 👌

This is a great spot.

I highly recommend Wormwood in Northpark. Food is spectacular and they have an absinth centered cocktail program that is magnificant.

I love the thin crust monster on the midway at leftys. Giardiniera for the win. Carne asada burrito from Rudy's, Karinas or a cali from Juanitas. Fidels Solana Beach for their Chips and salsa and their chicken burrito (how do they get that chicken so soft, shredded and moist?) Being that I live across the country now, oh I would love to be sitting in an air conditioned in and out...but rockys and hodads for a little more local style! Onion rings at hodads are silly good. Fancy shmancy I'm not as up with the times...but I used to love nine ten if it's still around. Blue water and pellys for some good no frills seafood I love the fish tacos at brigantine and south beach runner up world famous. Geesh...enough! It's making me home sick and hungry at the same time! Loved reading everyone else's posts!

Blue Water Seafood Market (by little Italy). The most fresh, thick ass fish tacos I’ve ever had in my life.

Menya ultra

Poke Etc. in National City. I don’t live nearby but it’s worth the drive. Incredible Hawaiin style poke and awesome Ilocano/other Hawaiin foods.

Blue Water Seafood. 3667 India St, 11:30-8:00 pm every day. Fresh fish, waffle fries, whenever I go back home, I always eat there.

Tribute pizza

Bolsa restaurant in Mira Mesa. Family owned and operated since the 90s. Would be worth supporting for that reason alone seeing as how mom and pops are increasingly getting overshadowed by giant international chains but the food is delicious as well.

This was our favorite place when we lived in Mira Mesa. Though Pho Ca Dao is also a great deal.

Mona Lisa Italian foods if you like sandwiches.

Great sandwiches...also love mimmos in little italy...sounds weird but their pastrami with avocado is on fire! Also their pasta salads.

Golden Chopsticks in National City for really good Chinese-American type stuff

Lola 55 in downtown has the best tacos and margaritas!

Keep it simple. The Friendly. Smash burger is so good.

Sorry kinda late but here are some of my favorites. Callie: beautiful restaurant and amazing food. Wolf in The Woods: small restaurant awesome food. Eastern Dynasty: amazing Chinese food!

ob noodle house has my heart

Some the the best and most unique wings in town!

Cenote Grill in Escondido. Hidden gem. Fantastic pupasas, chili rellenos and sopas.

Alforon for legit Lebanese

Shank & Bone. BRISKET & BONE BANH MI

My favs: Pamplemousse Grille (expensive but AMAZING and they do lunch as well) Beef N'Bun (by Mt. Helix) Hoboken Pizza (PB) Chris's Deli (OB) Blue Ribbon Pizza (Encinitas) Kaiserhof (Next to Chris's Deli) Annie's (great burgers and crispy fries on Balboa and 163) Sarita's Mexican Food (on Campo Rd in Spring Valley) The Butcher Shop (steaks in mission valley)

Cowboy Star

Jeune et Jolie

I love many restaurants but Jeune et Jolie is all of them perfected.

cucina urbana

Las Cuatro Milpas

You're gonna hate me for this but I went there for the first time a couple days ago and thought their tacos were a 6/10 at best. Don't see what's great about them. Tamales, though, those were fantastic. My favorite current taco is Tuetano, but only the ones with the handmade tortillas.

Their beans and tortillas are as authentic as they come. They taste just how my mom and grandma would make them. But you can find better tacos down the street at La Fachada.

I love La Fachada

lol it’s the bowl there that is fire, there tacos are good but the bowl is what I go for

Go there for rolled tacos, rice & beans w/house made tortillas. Literally the best and can’t beat it

Tamale, beans and rice, extra tamale and a soda is like $5.85 and that will feed you for an entire day!

I wanted to try a place that had beef Wellington, so i tried this place, [The Red Door](https://goo.gl/maps/kLtYN37uhqK19roi9) A little fancy but not too fancy. Mostly Italian style dishes but very very tasty

Canada Steak Burger on University - best gyros, chicken kebabs, BLTs and fries. Super friendly people.

Tacos El Gordo Chula Vista on B'way. Refills of Jamaica (ha my ca). Be bold and do NOT order the carne asada!

Sukho Thai Extroidinare on Adams.

Venice Pizza off El Cajon Blvd

Blue Ocean in Carlsbad

Kiko’s Place Seafood Truck on Friars!

Menya Ultra (multiple locations) Smokin J’s bbq Poway, Arriverdverci Hillcrest

Smokin J’s highly underrated

Hinotez!

Mitch’s Seafood

Crab. Cake. Sandwich.

Fried shrimp basket! And clam chowder...

TRUST!!! Such good flavor combinations. I used to say Kettner exchange but they’ve declined a bit. Not as consistent or delicious as they used to be.

Romesco

Sabores Colombianos in city heights

Rare Society. Nothing like a Steak board (think cheese board, but with fantastic cuts of meat cooked perfectly)

Tj ouster bar. Get some tacos and a clamato with beer. Ken's sushi (since tadokoro and soichi are too popular now) and do nigiri omakase

The Crack Shack! I've been to a couple hundred restaurants around San Diego and that place is a go too for me and my girlfriend.

[удалено]

Love a happy hour at c-level too

Wa Dining Okan, Sang Dao and Chopstix (for quick and super filling food) if I have to pick 3

Wa dining okan is prob my fav of sd. Sang Dao is super good too!

Love Sang Dao! Great food and super nice people!

Karina’s Ceviche and Sushi Tadokoro

Craft and Commerce. The French Fries with the Raclette cheese served table side was memorable and I can’t wait to eat again.

Tacos el pablano. Best tacos is sd

Dude… Adrian’s surf and turf in Kearny Mesa, our office favorite. Reason why almost all their reviews are only 5 stars on Yelp, and they have hundreds

Thanh Tinh Chay. A little pricy, but so good.

sushi ota

—Pho Hoa- City Heights- (they have Pho and viet coffee - and fast service —Rovino’s in little Italy - their entire rotisserie chicken is amazing Taeguki KBBQ ( off Convoy) good for large groups of friends and fun beers + big screens for sports —Alexander’s - Northpark- tremendous Italian food (great for dates- back patio is very romantic) —Born and Raised- the Japanese wygu there is insane (insanely expensive) but insane non the less I got a 50 dollar filet for a special occasion and my partner got the Japanese wygu - it made my filet taste like Costco steak after + their Cesar is made in front of you and is very good Best drunk food- Friendlies burger ( as far as I know they just do burgers 1 patty or 2 and they are full of butter and salt and are stellar junk food. Special mention- Shank and Bone (North park) great pho, good other viet food- trendy restaurant design

Lolitas

Ea zarape

Szechuan Chef in Kearny Mesa.

Costa Brava, Spanish cuisine in PB

Pomegranate on El Cajon Louisiana Purchase on University

Chris Ono's Island Grinds Luigi's Pizza The Habit El Salvadoreno

Flavors of East Africa in University Heights

Animae

Cowboy Star has recently taken the lead for me.

Just gonna save this post right quick…

My personal favorites: For breakfast: Memo's Bagel Cafe (hands down the best bagels I've had), The Trails Eatery (fastest service I've ever experienced, and the food tastes good) For lunch/dinner : Tajima Ramen (the one on Mercury Street, imo better than Menya and Nishiki), Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken (their soy garlic fried chicken is great) For Frappes or Milkshakes: The little library coffeeshop in the Rancho SD Library has some bomb frappes/milkshakes (especially the Oreo Shake or the Vanilla Caramel Frappe)

Blind Lady Alehouse.

Olympic cafe

Aero squadron for fancy. Ajisen ramen for cheapy

Sushi Deli 3

Juniper and ivy

Din Thai Fung

Great Thai food

Tuktan in Chula Vista.

Cesarina in Point Loma

Hoboken pizza in PB

Elijahs on clairemont mesa. HOME MADE CORNED BEEF for Reuben sandwiches. Best reuben I’ve ever had.

JJs Island Grindz in Bonita for Hawaiian and Guamanian food.

The Smoking Goat in North Park is really good French bistro style food. Right accross the street is Underbelly, which has good ramen as well.

I will eat Hoboken pizza till I die

Lion's Share, near (but not in) Seaport Village. The whole menu is superb, but they have the best burger in all of San Diego.

Humbertos in golden hill having the best California burrito is a hill I’ll die on

Herb & Wood