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Vinarius, San Diego, CA

Vinarius

5.0
5
423 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2418

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 423 people are saying

Vinarius reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    Best Overall

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    Best Service

  • San Diego

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  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Best Value

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinarius, a charming Sicilian gem in Little Italy, delights with its "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian experience" and the warm, family-like ambiance. With "excellent wine selections" and attentive staff, it's a must-visit for both locals and visitors. Reservations recommended for this intimate dining spot.
423 Reviews
  1. Heidi

    Pittsburgh16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impressive wine list/choices great pricing and pours. Attentive service in a convivial but not noisy environment. Excellent bruschetta, lasagne and fish…great value

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  2. SamM

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian spot in Little Italy. Service is unbelievable!

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  3. Kevin VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was OUTSTANDING, as ALWAYS. Vanarius is our FAVORITE restaurant in Little Italy.

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  4. Chris

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Staff are very attentive and pleasant. Food had wonderful flavors and was a delight to eat. All around great experience.

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  5. Chris VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vinarius is a neighborhood favorite. Best food in Little Italy as far as we are concerned & we’ve tried most if not all! Definitely need reservations - this is a very small intimate place, which is one of the reasons it is so great.

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  6. Jose

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a important day for me, I proposed to my girlfriend and everything was wonderful, the food amazing, he vibes, everything, thank you Francesco and all the team, I’ll come back a thousand times more!

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  7. Demi

    San Diego10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    During our visit, we ordered a variety of dishes including lasagna, Caesar salad, meatballs, Brussels sprouts, and calamari, all of which were delicious. The restaurant offers an extensive selection of wines, and both their limoncello liqueur and espresso coffee are authentic and of high quality, making for a very Italian dining experience. We also enjoyed a limoncello cake for dessert. Special thanks to our server, Jacob, who provided attentive and pleasant service throughout our meal.

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  8. Caroline

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was very attentive and the food was great with good portions. They gave us a complementary desert and drink for my birthday! We will return.

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  9. Kevin VIP

    Denver12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding as usual. We love this place anytime anybody special comes into town. This is where we will bring them.

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  10. Jason

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vinarius is amazing. Went here on a whim a couple of weeks ago and loved it! It’s a smaller, intimate setting on the inside, but it a really cozy vibe. Customer service is stellar!! Everyone makes you feel right at home and takes extra special care of you. Ordered a paper airplane and it was spectacular. You really can’t go wrong with any dish, but the pizza blew my mind. The crust was so crispy and delicious! Check this place out!!

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FAQs

Vinarius offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 228-9930.

Vinarius is rated 5 stars by 423 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Vinarius

1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2418

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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