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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Cardiff By The Sea

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4.6
Exceptional(1911)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Del Mar
Booked 47 times today
Love the consistency of this group of restaurants
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4.5
Awesome(1894)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla
Booked 84 times today
Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent service
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4.8
Exceptional(2452)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla
Booked 33 times today
Isabella was a great hostess. I requested a standard table and we sat right at the front in a booth. Our server Kevin remembered my dessert order! I tried the corn saccetti and had my favorite - the Tagliatelle alla Portofino. It was divine. Can’t wait to go back!
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4.5
Awesome(1050)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla
Booked 68 times today
Fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. We love their pasta and pizza.
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4.6
Exceptional(1441)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Del Mar
Booked 6 times today
If you’ve never experienced this Italian cuisine, you are truly missing out! This experience was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! From the wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert! Truly amazing and their BRUCHETTA was to die for!
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4.8
Exceptional(323)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 69 times today
Had a wonderful experience the food was on point as always, really enjoyed our time and meal.
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4.6
Exceptional(1076)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 51 times today
Andrew was great. Really enjoyed the autumn salad.
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4.6
Exceptional(425)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 22 times today
Loved it! Food and atmosphere were fantastic! Highly recommend!
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4.5
Awesome(265)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Carmel Valley
Booked 2 times today
Amazing experience! Would go back again next time.
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4.5
Awesome(3220)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 60 times today
Amazing staff! Service was excellent & everyone made our anniversary so memorable!

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