Restaurants in Little Italy, San Diego
There are 59 independent places to eat in Little Italy, San Diego, counted on . National chains are left out. 15 have hours on record. The latest is The Corner Drafthouse, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Counted from the live Hot Tip map. Listings start from OpenStreetMap and are corrected by hand.
By kind
- Restaurant51
- Counter service1
- Deli1
- Ice cream1
Kitchens, as tagged in OpenStreetMap
- Italian11
- American3
- Sushi3
- Breakfast2
- Japanese2
- Pizza2
- Ramen2
- Argentinian1
- Kebab1
- Mexican1
Every one of the 59 is listed. Places named in print or on Reddit come first, the ones more publications have named ahead of the rest. Then places with hours on record, then the rest by name. The order is how much the map knows about a place, never how good anybody thinks it is.
Named in print or on Reddit 47
Craft & Commerce
RestaurantNamed bySan Diego Beer News, Time Out, Michelin Guide and 4 more mentions
On Reddit62 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/FoodSanDiego thread
The Crack Shack
Restaurant2266 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego
Sun to Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to 11pm
Named byTime Out, The Infatuation, San Diego Magazine and 2 more mentions
On Reddit43 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/FoodSanDiego thread
Cloak & Petal
Restaurant1935 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Named byMichelin Guide, San Diego Tourism Authority, San Diego Magazine and 2 more mentions
On Reddit39 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Born & Raised
SteakhouseNamed byThe Infatuation, San Diego Reader and 10 more mentions
On Reddit261 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Ironside
Restaurant1654 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Named byThe Infatuation, San Diego Magazine and 7 more mentions
On Reddit192 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Herb & Wood
American2210 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
Named byTime Out, The Infatuation and 13 more mentions
On Reddit178 threads, among them r/sandiego thread
Morning Glory
Breakfast550 West Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon to Fri 8am to 3pm, Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm
Named bySan Diego Reader, Michelin Guide and 10 more mentions
On Reddit145 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Juniper & Ivy
American2228 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
Named byTime Out, The Infatuation and 14 more mentions
On Reddit141 threads, among them r/SanDiegan thread, r/sandiego thread
Kettner Exchange
Restaurant2001 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego
Dinner turns into a scene after dark; the rooftop is packed on weekends and the downstairs bar is easier.Source: timeout.com
Named byThe Infatuation, Time Out and 7 more mentions
On Reddit132 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Cucina Urbana
Italian505 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Sun to Thu 4pm to 8:30pm, Fri and Sat 4pm to 9:30pm
Named byMichelin Guide, San Diego Tourism Authority and 4 more mentions
On Reddit97 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Barbusa
ItalianNamed bylittleitalysd.com, Coronado Times
On Reddit96 threads, among them r/SanDiegan thread, r/sandiego thread
Nolita Hall
RestaurantNamed bySan Diego Magazine, littleitalysd.com and 2 more mentions
On Reddit73 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
1845 India Street, San Diego
Named byThe Infatuation, San Diego Magazine and 2 more mentions
On Reddit71 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Waterfront Bar and Grill
RestaurantNamed bySan Diego Beer News, San Diego Magazine and 2 more mentions
On Reddit12 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread, r/northcounty thread
Bobboi
Ice creamNamed bySan Diego Magazine, littleitalysd.com and 1 more mention
On Reddit6 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread, r/sandiego thread
Named bylajollamom.com, San Diego Reader
750 West Fir Street, San Diego
Named bySan Diego Magazine, littleitalysd.com
Mona Lisa
RestaurantNamed bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit233 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Bencotto
Italian750 West Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Sun to Thu 11:30am to 9:30pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm
Named bySan Diego Magazine and 3 more mentions
On Reddit98 threads, among them r/sandiego thread
Monello
ItalianNamed bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit90 threads, among them r/sandiego thread
Books and Records
RestaurantWed and Thu 5pm to 9pm; Fri 5pm to 10pm; Sat 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm; Sun 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm; closed Mon and Tue
Named bySan Diego Magazine and 3 more mentions
On Reddit66 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Azuki Sushi
Japanese, Sushi2321 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon to Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri to Sun 4pm to 10pm
Named byThe Infatuation and 7 more mentions
On Reddit37 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/FoodSanDiego thread
Pappalecco
ItalianNamed bylajolla.com
On Reddit35 threads, among them r/sandiego thread
Buon Appetito
Italian1609 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Named bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit24 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/FoodSanDiego thread
Slice House
RestaurantNamed byGareth Eats (video)
On Reddit17 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
The Corner Drafthouse
American495 Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 11pm
Named bySan Diego Beer News
On Reddit17 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread, r/sandiego thread
Davanti Enoteca
Italian1655 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Named bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit14 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Harbor Breakfast
RestaurantNamed bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit10 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread, r/sandiego thread
Sogno Di Vino
Italian1607 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Named bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit5 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/FoodSanDiego thread
Burger Lounge
RestaurantNamed bylittleitalysd.com
On Reddit2 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Sorrento Ristorante
ItalianNamed bylittleitalysd.com
On Redditr/FoodSanDiego thread, r/asksandiego thread
Puerto La Boca Argentinian
Argentinian2060 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon to Thu 11:30am to 9pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 10pm, Sun 1pm to 8pm
Named bylittleitalysd.com
On Redditr/sandiego thread
Shino Sushi + Kappo
Sushi838 West Ash Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Tue to Sun 5:30am to 9:30pm, closed Mon
Named bylittleitalysd.com
On Redditr/FoodSanDiego thread
1735 India Street, San Diego
Named bySan Diego Reader
1747 India Street, San Diego
Every day 11am to 9:30pm
Named bylittleitalysd.com
Landini's Pizza
PizzaNamed byKPBS
1743 India Street, San Diego
Named bylittleitalysd.com
Roman Wolves
ItalianNamed bySan Diego Magazine and 1 more mention
the kebab shop
KebabNamed bylittleitalysd.com
Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe
Spanish1927 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tue to Sat 5pm to 10pm, Sun 4pm to 9pm, closed Mon
Named byThe Infatuation and 4 more mentions
Queenstown
New zealandOn Reddit19 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Postino
RestaurantOn Reddit15 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/SanDiegan thread
Extraordinary Desserts
RestaurantOn Reddit10 threads, among them r/sandiego thread, r/asksandiego thread, r/FoodSanDiego thread
Farmers Table Little Italy
Breakfast550 West Date Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon to Thu 9am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 8am to 11pm, Sun 8am to 10pm
On Reddit5 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Indigo Grill
RestaurantOn Reddit2 threads, among them r/FoodSanDiego thread
Rakiraki
Japanese, RamenOn Redditr/asksandiego thread
Timmy's Place
Pizza1404 5th Avenue, San Diego
Mon to Fri 10am to 7pm, closed Sat and Sun
On Redditr/FoodSanDiego thread
Hours on record 2
Family Deli
DeliMon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat and Sun 10am to 5pm
Papa Lecco
Restaurant1602 State Street, San Diego
Mon to Thu 7am to 9:30pm, Fri 7am to 10pm, Sat 7:30am to 10pm, Sun 7:30am to 9:30pm
On the map, hours not on record 10
Barra Oliva
RestaurantBayside
RestaurantBovino
RestaurantDarband Authentic Persian Cuisine
RestaurantEl Camino
MexicanFarmers Market (Wed and Sat)
Counter serviceiDessert
RestaurantPrepkitchen Little Italy
Restaurant1660 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Su Su Sushi
SushiTrattoria Fantastica
Italian
What the hours can tell you
How many places to eat are there in Little Italy?
Hot Tip lists 59 independent places to eat in Little Italy, San Diego, counted on 5 October 2026. By the tag each one carries in OpenStreetMap: Restaurant 51, Counter service 1, Deli 1, Ice cream 1, no tag on file 5. National chains are not counted, so the area has more than this in all.
Which places to eat in Little Italy are open after 11pm?
Of the 15 with hours on record, 1 is open after 11pm at least one night: The Corner Drafthouse (until midnight on Friday and Saturday).
Which places to eat in Little Italy are open on Monday?
Of the 15 with hours on record, 12 open on Monday. The ones that do not are Books and Records, Shino Sushi + Kappo and Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe.
Hours come from OpenStreetMap or from the business's own website. A place with no hours on record stays on the map and is never the app's answer, because the answer promises open now. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@hottip.club. If the place is yours, claiming it is free.
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