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Cesarina, San Diego, CA
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Cesarina

$30 and under
Italian
4161 Voltaire St, Ste B, San Diego, CA 92107

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 189 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2023
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Bib Gourmand2022

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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

Menu

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What 5,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 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 "amazing food," "AUTHENTIC Italian cuisine," and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "tableside tiramisu" and "beautiful atmosphere." The "exceptional hospitality" and "fresh, flavorful ingredients" create a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, it stands out as a "neighborhood gem" in San Diego.
5,789 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cesarina was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the patio was so cute!

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  2. Edward

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would eat here if it was my last meal ever… the drinks were delicious too!

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  3. Katy

    Portland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. I have been here once before and had the best time. This time was a little different. Our server seemed a little rushed and talked super fast. Didn’t strike up any conversation or make it personal at all. Our first time here we were loving the quick conversation with our server and it made us love our experience. We did have a guy take our picture for us with our phone and he was really funny! Just a different experience. We were out in a little less than an hour and never asked if we wanted another drink.

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  4. Priscilla

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lovely server, Adrianna, with her beautiful smile and explanation of the menu and dish suggestions and Tony, who was also equally attentive in making sure our water glasses were always filled and our tables cleared of empty dishes and cleaned. My son and I enjoyed the delicious dishes and dessert that we ordered- fettuccine with funghi sauce, spaghetti allo scoglio and Cesa’s ricotta cheesecake. The only suggestion we have is a more relaxing music background. We will definitely be back to try their other dishes!

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  5. Karen

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Cesarina is always outstanding. My nephew said his lasagna was the best he had ever eaten. His wife felt the same about the mushroom sauce. This is one place his picky kids always like. I enjoy all of the pasta sauces, and of course, the pasta is always a notch above. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Brooke

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here during lunch. The food is incredible and the the service is top notch.

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  7. Todd VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food and service every time! This was my first time sitting on the back patio and it was lovely. I felt like I was literally in Italy!

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  8. vu

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience. Tommy our server was knowledgeable and straightforward. Food was great although one of our pasta dishes was a bit too salty. Probably on our part because we added pork as a topping. But very fun place! Would come again. If I had to be nit-picky; the assistants seemed a bit too bland in introductions. And the menu could’ve been explained a bit better for first time guests. Receiving 4 different menus is a bit overstimulating.

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  9. Bernice

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat next to a couple and made best friends. Getting together at your Restaurant, same time, next year. We are from the East Coast and fly back Saturday. These are West Coasters. Great dinner experience.

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  10. Mike

    Hawaii9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Everyone really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. All the staff was attentive and friendly.

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FAQs

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

Cesarina is rated 4.8 stars by 5789 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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
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