Description:
If the odd-looking stucco exterior in a less-than-promising section of P.B. looks like a dry cleaner adorned with umbrellas, well, it once was a spot for all your 1-hour Martinizing needs. Although it's well away from the surf, it's lovely inside; and the food can knock your socks off. It's the best spot in the area for shellfish-laden pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and management that welcomes guests like family. Romantic lighting, sheer draperies, and warmly earthy walls create a Mediterranean ambience, assisted by the lilting Milanese accents of the staff (when the din of a few dozen happy diners doesn't drown them out, that is). Every item on the menu bears the unmistakable flavor of freshness and homemade care. Even the simplest curled-edge ravioli stuffed with ricotta, spinach, and pine nuts is elevated to culinary perfection, while salmon is endowed with olives, capers, and thick hunks of tomato in wine and garlic. Lunch is served Saturday only.
- © Frommer's 2013
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User Reviews for Caffé Bella Italia
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Just not very good Italian
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I've had better Italian at Olive Garden. Everything was just average food. Service was just okay, and it wasn't busy.
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- posted on 11.13.12
- by ilove2travel777
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Like being back in Italy
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A warm, beautiful, starlit night in Italy right here in San Diego. Our waiter was from Italy, the food was absolutely delicious and the service was perfect. Our waiter helped us pick...
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- posted on 11.10.12
- by bonniewho
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Fantastic !!!!!
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The food was great! The service was outstanding ! Way , way to much food , the rest of my dinner was box and eaten later and enjoyed 2nd round too .... Oh yeah, it was only there blocks...
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- posted on 11.06.12
- by ChooChooBob
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 858/273-1224
Address:
- 1525 Garnet Ave
- Between Ingraham and Haines, Pacific Beach
- San Diego, CA 92109
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Hours:
- Daily 4:30-10pm; Sat noon-10pm
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