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Cesarina

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 153 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

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Executive chef: Cesarina Mezzoni

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2023
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
2022

From the OpenTable editors: Fresh housemade pasta reigns at this charming Point Loma trattoria. Cesarina landed MICHELIN Bib Gourmand status for its knockout mix-and-match pasta options and one exceptional tableside tiramisu. The colorful Italian restaurant is a go-to for weekend brunch, best enjoyed on its bougainvillea-strewn patio.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 226-6222
Website
http://www.cesarinarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We offer Catering options for parties of 20 guests or more. To inquire about our Catering options, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours
Private party facilities
For all parties of more than 8 guests, we only offer private dining. To inquire about our Private dining option, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours

Location
4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
Ocean Beach
Cross street
Catalina Blvd
Parking details
We know how challenging it is to find parking and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. VALET PARKING is available in front of the restaurant, Thursday to Sunday, from 4:30pm to 10pm GUEST PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4154 Voltaire St NOT AVAILABLE DURING VALET HOURS PAID PUBLIC PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4148 Voltaire St, next to the “ MATT KALLA INSURANCE AGENCY”
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Italian
San Diego
Most Booked
San Diego
Italian
San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cesarina delights with its "incredible food" and "courteous staff," offering a charming blend of authentic Italian flavors and whimsical ambiance. Guests rave about the "best pasta in San Diego" and commend the "amazing service" and "beautiful decor." A must-visit for fresh, homemade pastas and delightful desserts like table-side tiramisu.

5,454 Reviews

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Chris
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect from start yo finish. Best food in San Diego and almost perfect restaurant. Never had s bad meal there.
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Angela
Greater Boston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic time- thanks for the great service (Daniel and everyone else) and the delicious food and drinks. The blankets and heaters kept us toasty!
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Vincent
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We chose Cesarina because they make their own pasta in-house as well as their sauces and everything else. Wow - what a great meal! We waited at the bar overlooking the pasta being made so when we were seated, we decided to start with a ravioli and separately, carpaccio. Both were outstanding with some type of truffle oil over the tender carpaccio making it fantastic! We had the Norma sauce (with eggplant) with pasta and the meaty Mafalde al Sugo Napoletano with ribs and sausage and it was made perfectly! We were too stuffed for dessert and boxed up the leftover but will definitely return.
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Ashley
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambiance and amazing service and food. The dishware was so unique and we loved the rooster pitcher. The grilled octopus was very flavorful and the pomodoro pasta was the best we’ve ever had. Busy place on a Monday night but our servers were so kind, efficient, and value customer experiences, definitely coming here again.
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Brigitte
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently delicious Very happy Will definitely return
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Suzanne
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Second time I have been there and looking forward to going back again.
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Erika
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very cute place, great food & drinks! Will be going again for a date night.
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Kathy
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Emerald, was amazing. She was knowledgable about the menu and gave us suggestions based on our diets. The food was fantastic, served quickly and seasoned to perfection. We enjoyed our visit and if we lived in San Diego we’d be here weekly!
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Katie
San Diego
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We sat outside at 4:30 on Sunny afternoon and froze!! In spite of heaters the wind whistled through the openings in the slats that surround the patio space. Bottom line: wear ski clothes to sit outside OR reserve early enough (atleast two weeks) to sit inside during the winter months.
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Giselle
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing it was a wonderful experience and the cheesecake was delicious!
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FAQs

Cesarina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 226-6222.

Cesarina is rated 4.9 stars by 5454 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 153 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
Catalina Blvd
Neighborhood
Ocean Beach
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We know how challenging it is to find parking and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. VALET PARKING is available in front of the restaurant, Thursday to Sunday, from 4:30pm to 10pm GUEST PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4154 Voltaire St NOT AVAILABLE DURING VALET HOURS PAID PUBLIC PARKING LOT is available across the street from us, at 4148 Voltaire St, next to the “ MATT KALLA INSURANCE AGENCY”
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cesarinarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(619) 226-6222
Catering
We offer Catering options for parties of 20 guests or more. To inquire about our Catering options, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours
Private party facilities
For all parties of more than 8 guests, we only offer private dining. To inquire about our Private dining option, please complete the Event Contact Form at https://cesarinarestaurant.com/events/, and Simone, our event coordinator will reply via email within 48 hours

Cesarina

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MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand

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What 5,454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Cesarina restaurant rated?

Is Cesarina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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