San Diego, CA

For Italian in San Diego, the local food press points to Monello, Bencotto, and Barbusa. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.

Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.

Monello · Little Italy

Handmade pastas and Italian street food — the cheese-wheel pasta is the move.

Bencotto · Little Italy

Sleek, modern Little Italy room for braised lamb shank and ravioli al tartufo.

Barbusa · Little Italy

Authentic modern Sicilian with some of the freshest seafood in the neighborhood.

Civico 1845 · Little Italy

Calabrian cooking with a strong vegan menu in the heart of Little Italy.

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