Sogno Di Vino - San Diego

This restaurant is wonderful - with excellent service and an overall fantastic dining experience.

This Italian restaurant specializes in Italian dishes, primarily pasta, along with meats, Italian beers, and a wide selection of wines. For starters, we shared a cheese and charcuterie plate, which was generous enough for two people. The homemade pasta is really delicious, making it a recommended choice for the main course. Additionally, they serve bread with a tasty tomato dip sauce. The staff is very friendly, and despite the restaurant being popular, we were able to get a table without waiting.

We decided to dine in Little Italy on our last night in San Diego and walked five blocks from our hotel to get there. The area was bustling with activity and had a charming atmosphere, with lots of people out and about. There were plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating for people watching. We chose this restaurant based on online reviews and found the service to be attentive and quick. We opted to sit outside at a table to enjoy the alfresco dining experience. Our meal started with bread and marinara sauce for dipping. The bread was crusty and the marinara sauce was very garlicky, which I enjoyed, but it was too overpowering for me to eat. My husband ordered the meatball appetizer as his main dish and I ordered the penne pasta Bolognese. Unfortunately, we found both dishes to be mediocre at best. For an Italian restaurant in Little Italy, we had higher expectations. The appetizer consisted of five small meatballs and the pasta dish was underwhelming. Our meal, along with one soda, cost us $60 with the tip included. While prices in San Diego are generally high, I would consider exploring other dining options if I were to return. Given the cost and quality of the food, I would not dine here again, especially with so many other choices available in the area.

I attempted to dine at Ironside, but it took 45 minutes to be seated. However, once we were seated, the service was excellent and we were attended to promptly. It was a great experience.

What a lovely surprise! The osso bucco was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. The location is perfect, and the ambiance is ideal for dining with friends, partners, and family. I would definitely return to this restaurant.