Italian-The Godfather

Name: The Godfather Restaurant

Cuisine: Italian

Opinion: AMAZING

Area: Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa

About: One of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego, to quote Sollozzo, "Try the veal, it's the best in the city."

What to order: Godfather Bread, Bocconcini Alla Godfather, Vitello Alla Parmigiana, Minestrone, Tiramisu

More info: The atmosphere is very romantic with a piano player, an impressive wine list, and waiters dressed in full tuxedoes. Our waiter was very nice and brought us complementary fried zucchini which was delicious. We then ordered the Godfather Bread which is their take on bruschetta. This place is a little more expensive but is a great place to treat yourself. The portions are good sized and will have you grabbing a to go box. The deserts were terrific, the best tiramisu I have ever had! They take reservations so I would call ahead.

The parking lot is a little frustrating but there is parking in the back.

Website/Menu: http://www.godfatherrestaurant.com/

Address: 7878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111

Phone: 858-560-1747

The Godfather Bread

Minestrone

Vitello Alla Parmigiana

Bocconcini Alla Godfather

Side of Spaghetti Bolognese

Chocolate Desert

Tiramisu

Fried Zucchini 

Italian-Rosanna's Pasta Shop

Name: Rosanna's Pasta Shop

Cuisine: Italian

Opinion: AMAZING

Area: Encinitas

About: This is a hole in the wall Italian shop with some of the best Italian food in San Diego! Very cheap and very filling!

What to order: Spaghetti with meat balls, lasagna, salads

More info: They sell pasta, sauce and italian groceries for home cooking also. Rosanna is amazing and she makes the place well worth it. Also, there is a younger girl who works their who is such a sweet heart. I have brought friends here who's grandparents were from Italy and always cooked for them, after eating there, they said this is some of the best Italian cooking they ever had.

Phone Number: 7607536867

Address: 270 N El Camino Real
Ste I
(between Encinitas Blvd & Via Molena)
Encinitas, CA 92024

Inside the Shop

Sausage and Peppers Sandwich

Spaghetti with Meat Balls

Pepperoni Pizza

Spaghetti with Meat Balls

Spinach Ravioli with Pesto Sauce 

Italian-Mimmo's Italian Village

Name: Mimmo's Italian Village

Cuisine: Italian

Opinion: AMAZING

Area: Downtown/Little Italy

About: Amazing atmosphere and amazing food, best Italian food in Little Italy!

What to order: Gnocchi with pink sauce (add chicken), chicken parmesan, calamari, bruschetta,

More info: My family and I used to go to the place next door called Trattoria Fantastica, until after a few many times of bad service we said oh well, left our table and went next door to Mimmo's. You know how they say God has a plan and everything happens for a reason, well that is how we found Mimmo's. It is fairly expensive and parking is always horrible in Little Italy but I would say it is worth it. I am a big fan of bread in restaurants and they have great bread before your meal. Great service and a really great atmosphere for a date or a celebration. When ever find my friends ask for a recommendation in Little Italy, I always tell them this place!

Website/Menu: http://www.mimmos.biz/index.htm

Address: 1743 India Street, San Diego, California  92101