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$$$$•Steakhouse•4.8(1,369)Starlite: A timeless San Diego icon with a fresh future, helmed by Chef Ted Smith.
Please note: Our establishment is 21+Cardellino
$$$$•Contemporary Italian•4.7(210)Cardellino Italian Chophouse is a story steeped in fire, char, steak—and red sauce, parmesan, and truffles. A blend of Midwest chophouse and Italian trattoria, the restaurant reflects Chef Brad Wise’s culinary ethos and TRUST Restaurant Group’s signature style. Live-fire cooking anchors the menu, melding a Tuscan stone hearth with an all-American Big Green Egg.
Drawing inspiration from northern Italy - Umbria, Piedmont - Cardellino offers housemade pastas and traditional antipasti, but the spotlight is on the meat. The signature Bistecca Fiorentina, a 38 oz charcoal-grilled steak, arrives sliced and reassembled on a custom mahogany board. Pork Osso Bucco and Salt-Baked Branzino round out the chophouse-style offerings. Pastas are bold, sides are built for sharing, and the experience is best with Barolo. For a deeper dive, the Tuscan Experience invites guests to enjoy a four-course, chef-curated journey inspired by what Brad’s loving in the moment.
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- DDianeSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis is a favorite place...My out-of-town guests loved it too! It was perfect for reconnecting and the food and service were great. Sergio really took care of us.More infoJack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant$$$$• Italian• Old Town•4.6
- BBegumOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoDelicious food and great staff! Love the ambiance but loved cocktails even more. Everything our waitress recommended was on point. Great place for a cozy date and also friends night out.More infoTahona Bar$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4.9
- JJaePortland / Oregon •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFirst time that either my wife or I have been here and it was amazing! We will be back for sure and will let others know about our new fave spot. Carlos did a great job explaining some menu items and brought out some amazing tequila for our flight, in which we went a bit a bottle of before we left. Thank you!More infoEl Agave$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4.7
- RRonnieIndiana •7 reviews5.0Dined on May 2, 2026Great service great food! And amazing dinner view from outsideMore infoOld Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4
- RRhondaGoldSan Diego •102 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 5, 2026We went to Miguel's for dinner before a show at the Old Town Theater. The service was prompt and very good. Our server checked in on us several times during our meal. The tostada grande and the grilled swordfish tacos were both very good. The restaurant in is the heart of Old Town which is also nice. Great meal!!More infoMiguel's Cocina - Old Town$$$$• Mexican• Old Town•4.5
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Nestled around San Diego's Old Town and downtown, the upscale residential area of Mission Hills offers quality fine dining. Neighborhood chefs source their fresh ingredients from the abundant local farmers markets, offering true farm-to-table cuisine. Small plates and appetizers reflect regional vegetables, meats and cheeses, from a walnut pesto brie to roasted beet salad. Elegant dishes at the handful of gourmet venues include wild boar sausage risotto, free-range duck and chicken, lamb meatballs and an apricot quinoa salmon salad. Local pizzerias as well as an array of Mexican and Asian restaurants, offering sushi to noodles, can also be found in the area.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Mission Hills is Fort Oak
The best vegan restaurants in Mission Hills are The Red Door, Starlite and Farmer's Bottega Restaurant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Mission Hills are Farmer's Bottega Restaurant, The Red Door and Starlite
The restaurants with the best service in Mission Hills are Fort Oak, Starlite and Cardellino
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Mission Hills are Starlite, Fort Oak and Cardellino
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