Cesarina

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Highest quality of Italian food you’ll find in San Diego. As well as the service. It’s worth every penny.
   

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   AriL

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Incredible neighborhood vibe. Best pasta in the game 😇
   

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   DanN

   San Diego

   18 reviews

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   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Great job keeping the flow of restaurant. Service was great. They did great job celebrating a birthday
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   So good! Best marinara I've ever tasted. All parts of the meal were fantastic. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and helped us select the right pasta for us based on our al dented tastes. Thanks, Brittany!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service and amazing food! Only downside is parking but we got lucky
   

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   GHfoodie

   San Diego

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Party of 6 we sat outside front patio and even though it was cool out we were all very comfortable. The service was outstanding and every dish we ordered delicious! This restaurant makes everything so fresh and though I have eaten here at least 10x it never feels repetitive- they change up the menu with plenty of specials and seasonal dishes. Highly recommend Cesarina (pronounced 'Cheserina' I just learned that ;-))
   

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   benhere

   San Diego

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience3

   All in all a just fine restaurant. Will we go back? Probably not, and will dine at other restaurants we haven't been to yet. Hit of the evening was the initial bread and dipping sauce. Just a killer. We then ordered the Caprese Invernale. Tomatoes were fresh and ripe right off the vine, and the burrata was fresh and beautiful. Lovely salad! For our main courses, the baked pasta of the evening was lasagna, and my wife ordered it. It was OK. The style was a bit more cheesy than we cared for, but OK. I ordered the Spaghetti Scoglio. Again it was OK, just seemed to need a little something to make it a dish that I would tell others about, or order again. Service was energetic, but fine. Outside dinning in the parking lot was nice. Parking can be a challenge, so plan on that.
   

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   Rebi

   Sacramento

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We always enjoy our evenings at Cesarina 💕 the food is wonderful and the staff is warm and welcoming.
   

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   Luna

   San Diego

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Amazing food and excellent service. My only complaint, and this is a problem in just about every restaurant, is how high the noise level is, even outside. I miss the days of quiet dining spaces.
   

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    TimF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went here to celebrate our 8th Wedding Anniversary and couldn't have chosen a better place. The food, ambiance, service was all impeccable. Every pasta is homemade and perfectly cooked. And the octopus appetizer was out of this world. Highly recommend! What made this night extra special is that they pay attention to the commends when reserving a table. From the check in desk, to the bus and wait service, all wished us a Happy Anniversary upon arrival and then ended the night with a tableside tirimasu that was to die for. Never had a had a tirimasu made in front of me and so fresh!
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    This was our first time visiting and we will definitely be visiting more often. Service and food were great.
    

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    Anonymous

    Denver

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are traveling and came here for my birthday. The food was all delicious. Laura was an incredible server and the entire staff was amazing! We had our dogs with us. The tiramisu and Polaroid photo really made our meal special. If we are ever back in OB, we will be coming here!
    

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    Caroline

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always wonderful experience dining here. My favorite place in San Diego
    

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    2foodies

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved Cesarina! The service was outstanding from start to finish. The food was delicious. We started with 2 appetizers, the burrata and the pulpo. We were 4 people and shared 3 main plates, 2 pasta dishes and the fish. The portions are very sharable. Our main server was Brittany and she was a delight and very helpful. We were celebrating a special occasion and they went out of their way to make us feel special.
    

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    NealB

    Detroit

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Off the beaten path, but easy access from anywhere
    

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    Michaela

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Food was absolutely perfect, some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had hands down.
    

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    Foodie

    Denver

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fresh pasta was best I have ever had! I Will absolutely go back and encourage everyone else to too.
    

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went for late lunch/early dinner on a Sunday! Food was amazing! From the calamari and steak tartare, the pasta dishes/lasagna, and desserts amazing! Please get the tiramisu! Cocktails delicious as well! Appears family friendly at that time of day! Our primary server appeared to be having an off day, but the extra food runners, etc made up for it! Will def go back and look forward to taking out of town guests!
    

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    Moff

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    As always the food was exceptionally good; all of the sauces have their own flavor and each one is excellent. I especially enjoy their ravioli and their tiramisu. The service was also first rate. The staff went out of their way to accommodate one of the guests who was in a wheelchair. Cesarina is one of my favorite restaurants.
    

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    Wendy

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Laura was absolutely lovely, as was the meal. Do not leave with ordering the tiramisu. You will not be sorry. Delightful. Will be back!
    

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    Joew526

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cesarina was amazing! They made a birthday celebration very special and the food was excellent!
    

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    MarkB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was amazing! We were celebrating our anniversary and they made tea special.
    

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service is top notch! This is a favorite restaurant of mine. Must go!
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was stellar, loved the handmade pasta and service was super kind and attentive. Great place for those who want both vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options in addition to standard Italian fare. The vegan lasagna was superb, and the atmosphere is unique with the open kitchen concept, great lighting and private booths that allow for conversation
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic as always!
    

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    stephaniepotter

    Houston

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Some of the best Italian food in San Diego! The wait staff was great as well. We will definitely be back. Such a vibe! Must try the tiramisini for dessert!!
    

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    Sophie

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere and incredible service!
    

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing!! Excellent and friendly service. Great food. Great ambience. Will be back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    The food here is outstanding. The ambience is okay if you’re lucky to be sat in the actual restaurant. The back patio is in the polar king lot… not sure what all the hype is about. Really good food, well priced, nothing special.
    

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    Gandalf

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    As usual, the food and service at Cesarina was excellent. The entire staff is polite, attentive and works to make the dining experience enjoyable. The food is among the best I have ever had. The ambiance and noise level are as good as could be expected given what the facility they have to work with.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best most authentic Italian restaurants I've ever been to. Felt like we stopped in Italy for lunch! From the home made pasta to the table side tiramisu everything was incredible!
    

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    CelesteB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

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    FOOD was AMAZING!! Service was impeccable. One of the best dining experiences we have had in a while. Homemade food and home-feeling einvironment.
    

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    Lisa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    A little pricey but a lovely experience and delicious food. Fun menu designs too!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    So sad they took the cheesecake off the menu!!
    

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    CoronadoDiner

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    We have been to Cesarina several times and this is the first time we have been disappointed. Service was fine but the lasagna was bland, the pulpi tough and the romaine salad limp.
    

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    Christine

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Perfect place to celebrate my husband’s birthday! Food and service were both excellent. The dessert and photo was such a nice touch! The only thing I wish I knew was to request indoor seating at time of reservation, but will know for next time. Outdoor was pretty too, but wanted to sit inside.
    

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    MaryP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Italian food I’ve ever had, impeccable homey service. Amazing tableside tiramisu. Will be back!
    

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    Fetch

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cesarina has become our special occasion go-to spot. Whether you order pasta with one of their amazing sauces (boscailo is my favorite) or a beef dish (I've had filet mignon and tagliata di manzo), your mind will be blown. Service is top notch and relaxed at the same time. Perfect restaurant.
    

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    Kristina

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Live down the street, come here often. Always a 5 star experience. Lunch or dinner. Had the pleasure to go for Mothers Day. Juliana was an incredible server, fabulous recommendations. Prosecco, just keep them coming. Never been a fan of espresso martinis but this one is absolutely delicious. Wonderful vegetarian and vegan options. Ravioli was delectable. Insalata Romana is my new favorite. Funghi with parpadelle is a go to. The side vegetables are all so flavorful. Table side tiramisu is always fun but when they have the cheesecake, I highly recommend it. Ambiance is tight but fun! Love the outdoor seating on the east side! Everything is bellisimo from the food to feathered chandeliers. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood!!
    

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    Lance

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding food and service! Came with a 5mo yr old and staff engaged with him as much as us! Absolutely recommend for a culinary experience with great staff and ambiance.
    

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