Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Chula Vista / Bonita

We had an amazing experience, everyone from the owner to the entire staff was incredible. We highly recommend Barbusa.

Great service and food! The chicken is incredible! And the mock turtle soup never gets old!

530 reservation on a Friday evening. I was dining with my five year-old granddaughter. We requested outside and shown to a small table in the middle of the outdoor seating area. After some negotiating, they were able to move us to something comparable away from the entrance to the outdoor tent. All was good after that! We had pepperoni pizza and penne pasta with marinara and both were delicious. Then we shared strawberry gelato, which was really amazing! Our way to recommended the Super Tuscan for me, which was delicious. Overall a great evening!

Great server. Amazing food. Enjoyed the night fully.

Wormwood absolutely blew us away. We came in for a celebration dinner and had such an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was phenomenal. The chef’s crispy-skin sea bass was easily one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time — perfectly cooked with that incredible crispy skin. I also highly recommend taking advantage of Happy Hour because it’s truly an elite time to go, but definitely follow it up with a dinner entrée. You won’t regret it. The cocktails were just as impressive — decadent, creative, and beautifully done. I especially loved the Hugo Spritz. And a huge shoutout to Marjorie behind the bar, who was so incredibly kind and generous. She treated us to a digestif cocktail at the end of our meal, which was such a thoughtful touch and the perfect way to end an already amazing celebration dinner. Savannah and Ryan were also fantastic. They had such great menu recommendations and really took the time to make the meal feel special. Their knowledge and enthusiasm genuinely brought the whole experience to life. Between the food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere, Wormwood is absolutely somewhere I’d return to. An exceptional dining experience all around.