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1. Theresa's Italian Steakhouse
4.3
Awesome(156)
$$$$
• Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 3 times today
Enjoy authentic Italian Steakhouse cuisine right in the heart of Mission Valley in central San Diego. Theresa’s Italian Steakhouse combines a dynamic atmosphere with traditional dishes. From housemade pasta dishes to prime cut steaks and fresh seafood, you will fall in love with our chef’s recipes, transporting you back to Italy. Take pleasure in every dish with perfectly paired selections from a carefully assembled wine collection.We believe in supporting local farmers and suppliers that produce fresh, sustainable and traceable ingredients. By working together, we can help protect the environment and ensure all animals are treated humanely through modern farming practices. We hope you'll enjoy these local ingredients and have an outstanding dining experience with us.
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2. Starlite
4.8
Exceptional(1369)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Mission Hills
Booked 121 times today
Starlite: A timeless San Diego icon with a fresh future, helmed by Chef Ted Smith.Please note: Our establishment is 21+
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3. Seneca
4.6
Exceptional(5677)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 93 times today
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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4. Bacari North Park
4.7
Exceptional(370)
$$$$
• American • North Park
Booked 135 times today
Bacari North Park is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 9th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special. Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, indoor dining room marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari North Park. We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari North Park is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you!
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5. Herb & Wood
4.6
Exceptional(7175)
$$$$
• Californian • Little Italy
Booked 91 times today
Herb & Wood is a wood-fired restaurant in San Diego’s Little Italy. Led by Chef Brian Malarkey the restaurant is known for its ingredient-driven menu, seasonal cooking, and warm, design-forward dining experience.The menu centers around live-fire cooking, with signature dishes like housemade pastas, roasted vegetables, and wood-grilled meats and seafood that highlight the quality of locally sourced ingredients. Partnerships with nearby farms and fisheries shape a menu that evolves with the seasons, balancing simplicity with bold, satisfying flavor.Inside, Herb & Wood blends rustic warmth with modern elegance—featuring an open hearth, natural textures, and a spacious dining room that feels both inviting and refined. The restaurant also offers private and semi-private dining spaces, making it a go-to for group dinners, celebrations, and special occasions in Little Italy.
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6. Juniper & Ivy
4.9
Exceptional(8728)
$$$$
• Farm-to-table • Little Italy
Booked 66 times today
Featuring Executive Chef, Alex Penkin. Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner Michael Rosen, Juniper's kitchen is backed by a supergroup of culinary minds that produce one of the most refined yet imaginative menus in town, paired with an award-winning wine list from the city's top sommeliers.
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7. Cardellino
4.7
Exceptional(209)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 36 times today
Cardellino Italian Chophouse is a story steeped in fire, char, steak—and red sauce, parmesan, and truffles. A blend of Midwest chophouse and Italian trattoria, the restaurant reflects Chef Brad Wise’s culinary ethos and TRUST Restaurant Group’s signature style. Live-fire cooking anchors the menu, melding a Tuscan stone hearth with an all-American Big Green Egg. Drawing inspiration from northern Italy - Umbria, Piedmont - Cardellino offers housemade pastas and traditional antipasti, but the spotlight is on the meat. The signature Bistecca Fiorentina, a 38 oz charcoal-grilled steak, arrives sliced and reassembled on a custom mahogany board. Pork Osso Bucco and Salt-Baked Branzino round out the chophouse-style offerings. Pastas are bold, sides are built for sharing, and the experience is best with Barolo. For a deeper dive, the Tuscan Experience invites guests to enjoy a four-course, chef-curated journey inspired by what Brad’s loving in the moment.
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8. Born & Raised
4.7
Exceptional(7606)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 83 times today
The American steakhouse is an iconic restaurant institution. We’d wanted to tell that story for years, but waited until we had the skill, talent and ability to execute it properly, and the right space to be our canvas, an important corner in Little Italy, a neighborhood where we have deep roots. We brought an almost academic appreciation for steakhouse history and tradition to Born & Raised, while trying to stay relevant and authentic to ourselves and our city. Our dry-aged beef pays tribute to earlier, earthier, pre-government grading practices and is the centerpiece of a meal best savored at a slow pace. A timeless celebration of everything that makes restaurants so special. - Consortium Holdings. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.
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9. Fort Oak
4.8
Exceptional(626)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Mission Hills
Booked 30 times today
An ode to fire and sea, Fort Oak delivers the bold, wood-fired flavors that define Chef Brad Wise’s signature style. Centered around a live-fire hearth, the restaurant offers elevated yet approachable dishes alongside a refined seafood and raw bar. Smoke is the through line - simple, high-quality ingredients are transformed by flame into plates full of depth and character. Dry-aged ribeyes, duck, and whole branzino showcase the hearth’s intensity, while freshly shucked oysters and seafood towers bring a raw, briny counterpoint. And while the meats and seafood command attention, the vegetables have earned a reputation of their own - charred, caramelized, and layered with surprising complexity. Some say they steal the show - but that’s up to you to decide.
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10. Cesarina
4.9
Exceptional(6675)
$$$$
• Italian • Ocean Beach
Booked 141 times today
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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  • Rhiannon
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    We took my MIL for her birthday! We had four of us and were able to share a couple starters (Mozzerella sticks and the raw radishes). We each got a different entree (meatball sub, wagyu picanha, duck, and short ribs), dessert (birthday cake, honey cake, and Ice cream sandwich), and cocktails (Foxtail, Space Cadet, Atomic City, and NA Starlite Cola). We enjoyed EVERYTHING we had (and shared bites of everything)! Service was perfect. Ambience was fun!
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    Starlite$$$$• Steakhouse• Mission Hills
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    4.8
  • Michele
    San Diego •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Great service and delicious food. Drinks are great too.
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    Herb & Wood$$$$• Californian• Little Italy
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    4.6
  • AllieGold
    San Diego •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely incredible experience at Seneca! The food was beyond amazing — every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and worth every bite. But what truly made the night unforgettable was the staff. They went above and beyond to make my friend feel so celebrated and special for her 30th birthday. From the warm hospitality to the thoughtful attention throughout the meal (special menu, dessert, personalized espresso martini) they made the entire experience feel elevated and personal. You can tell the team genuinely cares about creating memorable moments for their guests. We’ll definitely be back!
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    Seneca$$$$• Italian• Downtown
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    4.6
  • ShauryaGold
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food, the vibes, the service, and the entire place is absolutely amazing.
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    Bacari North Park$$$$• American• North Park
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    4.7
  • Shannon
    Central Kentucky •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 26, 2026
    The person who helped serve us ...Carla ...was very considerate ...we could not be more pleased with the service she provided ...and the quality of the meal we fantastic ...Thank you once again ...
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    Theresa's Italian Steakhouse$$$$• Italian• Mission Valley
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    4.3

Discover best restaurants near Candlewood Suites San Diego

Discover the comfort and convenience of Candlewood Suites San Diego, ideally situated for travelers looking to explore the vibrant culinary scene of the city. Where to Eat Near Candlewood Suites San Diego? Just a stone's throw away, you'll find a diverse array of dining options that cater to all tastes. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired flavors, or savor authentic Italian dishes that celebrate family and tradition. For those who appreciate fresh ingredients, numerous farm-to-table establishments offer delightful seasonal menus. Whether you crave high-quality seafood, comforting pasta, or vibrant vegetable dishes, your options are plentiful. Indulge in a memorable dining experience that reflects the rich culinary landscape of San Diego.

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