Food Scene
Nice, casual and good Italian fare. Run by brothers from Italy. Warm and friendly place.
30 locals recommend
Civico 1845
1845 India StNice, casual and good Italian fare. Run by brothers from Italy. Warm and friendly place.
It's more than pizza. This is a welcoming place with good options for lunch and dinner. Nice wine selection and hospitable staff.
39 locals recommend
Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India StIt's more than pizza. This is a welcoming place with good options for lunch and dinner. Nice wine selection and hospitable staff.
Simply over the top steakhouse. Must be experienced. Operated by one of the top hospitality outfits in San Diego.
123 locals recommend
Born and Raised
1909 India StSimply over the top steakhouse. Must be experienced. Operated by one of the top hospitality outfits in San Diego.
Simple and good. the old-timers hangout. Tables on the street, inside and also in a secluded courtyard in back. Nice.
26 locals recommend
Caffe Italia
1704 India StSimple and good. the old-timers hangout. Tables on the street, inside and also in a secluded courtyard in back. Nice.
Stylish and comfortable place. Outdoor seating. Specializing in "bright" roasts
20 locals recommend
Lofty Coffee Little Italy Cafe and Bakery
444 W Cedar StStylish and comfortable place. Outdoor seating. Specializing in "bright" roasts
Harbor Breakfast
1502 India StBreakfast and lunch only. Honest breakfast place
An authentic Italian deli and market. The real deal, in business over 60 years. Great subs, great place for an array of cured meats and cheeses for any charcuterie plate or antipasto salad. (I'm always happy here)
67 locals recommend
Mona Lisa Italian Foods
2061 India StAn authentic Italian deli and market. The real deal, in business over 60 years. Great subs, great place for an array of cured meats and cheeses for any charcuterie plate or antipasto salad. (I'm always happy here)
Drinks & Nightlife
The granddaddy of all San Diego micro-breweries. The Little Italy location is a full-on micro brew and restaurant. good food and great beer
182 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StThe granddaddy of all San Diego micro-breweries. The Little Italy location is a full-on micro brew and restaurant. good food and great beer
Legendary local dive bar. Dates back to the 1940s and the heyday of Little Italy's fishing fleet.
86 locals recommend
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2044 Kettner BlvdLegendary local dive bar. Dates back to the 1940s and the heyday of Little Italy's fishing fleet.
good New Zealand style pub with solid food. Non Kiwis welcome
64 locals recommend
Queenstown Public House
1557 Columbia Stgood New Zealand style pub with solid food. Non Kiwis welcome
Parks & Nature
One of America's greatest urban parks, Balboa Park is a destination of its own. Home to San Diego's major museums, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, and an array of things to do. This is a walkers paradise ... go do this
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
One of America's greatest urban parks, Balboa Park is a destination of its own. Home to San Diego's major museums, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, and an array of things to do. This is a walkers paradise ... go do this
Little Italy's tiny neighborhood park ... Amici has a dog park as well as bocce courts. Nice place to relax with friends
Amici Park
1660 W Date StLittle Italy's tiny neighborhood park ... Amici has a dog park as well as bocce courts. Nice place to relax with friends
The expansive lawns in front of the County Administration building are the nicest place to watch the setting sun, as well as take in the view of the waterfront and San Diego's Maritime Museum ships. Terrific location
18 locals recommend
Waterfront Park Playground
1400-1496 Pacific HwyThe expansive lawns in front of the County Administration building are the nicest place to watch the setting sun, as well as take in the view of the waterfront and San Diego's Maritime Museum ships. Terrific location
Shopping
Famous and essential part of the Little Italy experience. This farmers market has everything from farm grown produce, fruit and flowers to handmade arts and crafts.
Saturdays from 8AM - 2PM
247 locals recommend
Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StFamous and essential part of the Little Italy experience. This farmers market has everything from farm grown produce, fruit and flowers to handmade arts and crafts.
Saturdays from 8AM - 2PM
Tiny market but well stocked. This is a great go-to place for basic ingredients for lunch or dinner. Selection of pastas, wines and beverages and some fresh vegetables.
8 locals recommend
The Market By Buon Appetito
1605 India StTiny market but well stocked. This is a great go-to place for basic ingredients for lunch or dinner. Selection of pastas, wines and beverages and some fresh vegetables.
the closest, most convenient Costco. Plus it is the original store, the original location of Price Club, the originator of the Costco concept. Great place!
150 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda Drthe closest, most convenient Costco. Plus it is the original store, the original location of Price Club, the originator of the Costco concept. Great place!
Essentials
7-Eleven
2101 Fern StThe basics. 24/7 convenience store.
Magic Touch Cleaners and Alteration
1453 Kettner BlvdGetting Around
Closest stop to board the San Diego Trolley. This is about a 10 - 15 minute walk away. Excellent, affordable and scenic way to get around town ... check San Diego Trolley and MTD for schedule and routes
16 locals recommend
County Center/Little Italy Station
1550 California StClosest stop to board the San Diego Trolley. This is about a 10 - 15 minute walk away. Excellent, affordable and scenic way to get around town ... check San Diego Trolley and MTD for schedule and routes
Amtrak serves San Diego and is an excellent way to get to North County beach communities. Located in the iconic and historic Santa Fe Station, a glorious Spanish Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Worth the visit even if you're not taking a train.
85 locals recommend
Santa Fe Depot station
1050 Kettner BlvdAmtrak serves San Diego and is an excellent way to get to North County beach communities. Located in the iconic and historic Santa Fe Station, a glorious Spanish Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Worth the visit even if you're not taking a train.