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Published on November 12, 2019
The 5 best Italian spots in San DiegoPiatti | Photo: Cathy X./Yelp

Looking for a tasty Italian meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such spots around San Diego, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your appetite for fare from "the boot."

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1. Petrini's

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First on the list is Petrini's. Located at 610 W. Ash St., Suite 100 (between India Street and Kettner Boulevard) in Little Italy, it's the highest-rated Italian restaurant in San Diego, boasting four stars out of 330 reviews on Yelp. Its offerings include pasta, pizza and desserts.

2. Buona Forchetta

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Next up is South Park's Buona Forchetta, at 3001 Beech St. (between 30th and Fern streets). With 4.5 stars out of 2,315 reviews on Yelp, the Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. CUCINA Urbana

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Park West's CUCINA urbana, at 505 Laurel St. (between El Prado and Union Street), is another top choice. Yelpers give the Italian spot and wine bar, which offers pizza and more, 4.5 stars out of 3,886 reviews.

4. Civico 1845

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Civico 1845, an Italian, gluten-free and vegan spot in Little Italy, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 1,778 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1845 India St. (between Date and Fir streets) to see for yourself.

5. Piatti

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Last but not least, in La Jolla, check out Piatti, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 1,586 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Italian spot at 2182 Avenida de la Playa. (between El Paseo Grande and Calle De La Plata).


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