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Civico 1845, San Diego, CA
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Civico 1845

$30 and under
Italian
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Civico 1845

4.4
$30 and under
Italian
Little Italy

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Charming
A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Pietro Gallo - Enrico De Santis

From the OpenTable editors: This sustainably minded Little Italy anchor is an ode to all things Calabrian. Executive chef Pietro Gallo whips up Southern Italian seafood staples plus a rare all-vegan menu that includes lasagna with meat-free ragu—these are nonna’s classics reinterpreted for San Diego’s health-conscious crowd.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 431-5990
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Civico 1845 in San Diego offers authentic Italian cuisine, featuring both traditional and vegan menus. Guests rave about the "amazing hand made pasta" and "wonderful service." The atmosphere is lively, with a spacious patio perfect for gatherings. Known for its "delicious and fresh" dishes, Civico 1845 is a must-visit.

2,397 Reviews
  1. Vienna

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Might have been a bad night. Our server was lovely, but the bread was stale and reheated and the pasta was gummy. Great location

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  2. Tad

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Vegan options! Great service and atmosphere.

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  3. John

    Palm Springs

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    People very friendly. Clean and centrally located. Bartender very helpful. Good selection on menu.

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  4. Sandra

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and ambience! One of our favorite spots in Little Italy!

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  5. Todd

    New York City

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining here again after a four-year absence. Calabrian food was excellent as always. Very attentive service. But, contrary to Italian custom, the food was rushed to the table. Mains came while we were only halfway through the antipasti. Quite obviously they now want to turn tables quickly. The website states that a two-top is alloted just an hour and 15 minutes. As good as the food was, and as friendly and attentive as the service was, we will not return.

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  6. Jeff

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner. I’m a vegan and absolutely love this restaurant. It was a birthday dinner and (as usual) the staff treated me like a king! The food is excellent, the atmosphere is a bit noisy on a Saturday night, and parking is hell on earth. But always a great experience! Recommend the vegan caprese salad—the rice milk mozzarella is absolutely delicious!

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  7. Lara

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    food was mediocre. sauce in parpadelle did not taste fresh and tagiatalle was nothing special. would not return

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  8. Marie

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a vegetarian who tends toward vegan and absolutely love the vegan menu here. I ate out with meat eaters who were just as happy with their meal as I was. It shouldn’t be so hard to find vegan Italian, but it is—thank you, Civico 1845, for setting such a high standard for omnivores and vegans alike!

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  9. Candra

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience! Marco took great care of us.

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  10. Masrour

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really like their vegan menu. The bread and the fresh pesto are really nice as well.

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FAQs

Civico 1845 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 431-5990.

Civico 1845 is rated 4.4 stars by 2397 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Civico 1845 restaurant

Civico 1845

4.4
$30 and under
Italian
Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Civico 1845

1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 431-5990
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
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