Cesarina

Amazing place with so many pasta options to choose from. They even have a vegan menu, which is a huge plus. The food was really good. We ordered the tiramisu and honestly, it’s one of the best I’ve had in San Diego. They make it right in front of you and it tastes amazing. The place is super cute and cozy. It was pretty cold when we went, and they even offered blankets and shawls to keep us warm, which was really thoughtful. Parking can be a little tricky, but they have valet, which makes it much easier. Definitely worth checking out!

We had a very disappointing dining experience due to poor service. Definitely not return! We had a 7:45 PM outdoor seating reservation, arrived early at 6:30 PM, and reminded the host that we were celebrating a birthday, asking if an earlier table might be available. We waited at the bar for drinks after 30 minutes waited we asked if we could dine there, but were told it was not allowed. However, we later saw many other guests dining at the bar, which made the situation even more frustrating. In total, we waited over an hour and were seated around 7:40 PM, not outdoors even though we had reservations for outdoor. After being seated, the server took our order but then disappeared for the rest of the meal. We had to ask another server for a to-go box and the dessert menu. Even though we clearly mentioned that we were there to celebrate a birthday, we received no acknowledgment at all, while we saw other birthday tables being congratulated as soon as they were seated and having photos taken at the end of their meals. Overall, the food was excellent. We had Polpo Fichi e Basilico as an appetizer the octopus was very fresh and for the mains we ordered Gnocchi Porcini Gamberi e Tartufo, Paccheri Vodka & Scampi, and a vegan pasta. All were delicious. However, the service was extremely disappointing, If you’re celebrating a birthday or special occasion, I would recommend choosing a restaurant with better service.

WOW. I want to move to SanDiego just so I can come here more often…. Food is EXCELLENT we had the vodka a la scampi and a special of the day of ravioli… all food was amazing! The table side tiramisu is really good and they have really good tea setup which I appreciate! The staff were amazing and the service was on point. Also… reserve a table in the patio- it is beautiful…. Highly recommend this place!!

We ordered a few dishes here, and everything was delicious. I got the Paccheri Vodka Scampi, and it was excellent. The shrimp was cooked well, and the vodka sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. The bread they served beforehand was also really good. For dessert, we had the tiramisu, and they make it fresh at the table. It was light, creamy, and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. It was a great dinner with good food and a nice atmosphere.

I’ve been here on multiple occasions and the food and service are always amazing. My favorites are the vodka & scampi pasta and the octopus appetizer. So delicious!! The mushroom pasta is also great if you’re a mushroom lover. I recently came here to celebrate my birthday and they were so kind to provide a complimentary dessert and a cute Polaroid to take home. Shoutout to Leo who took excellent care of us our entire meal! Would definitely recommend making a reservation if you are coming during the weekend. There was plenty of seating available during our weekday lunch. There are two parking spots in the lot.