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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Sorrento Mesa

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A photo of Lucrezia restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1052)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla
Booked 62 times today
Great waiter and good was terrific. Didn’t try dessert
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4.5
Awesome(1903)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla
Booked 90 times today
Outstanding food and excellent service! We will be back! The filet steak and seafood bucatini were amazing, and the Tiramisu and pear vanilla were delicious as well.
A photo of North Italia San Diego - One  Paseo restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1913)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Del Mar
Booked 43 times today
Emily was great! Food was delicious. Patio is always fun with our dog
A photo of Catania restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2454)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • La Jolla
Booked 27 times today
Always a great meal and overall experience at Catania! Shout out to Jared for making our experience extra special! Our favorite place to bring out of town guests. From cocktails through dessert you won’t be disappointed!
A photo of Nolita Hall restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1078)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 55 times today
Beautiful decor, delicious half chicken, great service, comfortable seating, (mostly) classy patrons. Just wish the music and TV screens footage matched the ambiance, but they were trap and sports respectively.
A photo of Cardellino restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(325)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Mission Hills
Booked 67 times today
What an amazing experience. Someone who has traveled the world, this was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had. We came back second night in a row because the food was that good. Highly recommend!
A photo of Lala restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(425)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Little Italy
Booked 19 times today
Loved it! Food and atmosphere were fantastic! Highly recommend!
A photo of North Italia - Fashion Valley restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3226)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Mission Valley
Booked 71 times today
Delicious meals with just enough variety. The service was outstanding and added to the dining experience.
A photo of Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1445)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Del Mar
Booked 5 times today
An Absolutely Wonderful Experience! Aqua Mare made my birthday truly special! The owner is absolutely lovely—warm, generous, and genuinely friendly. She went above and beyond to make my celebration perfect, and her hospitality made the evening unforgettable. The food was outstanding, every bit as wonderful as the experience itself. It's rare to find a restaurant where the food, atmosphere, and personal touch all come together so beautifully. I can't recommend Aqua Mare enough. I look forward to returning!
A photo of SONO restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(199)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • North Park
Booked 60 times today
SONO knows exactly what they’re doing. I lived in Italy & the quality of the food hear + the talent of the kitchen is so impressive. Staff is amazing (shoutout bartender Mikey). Pasta’s cooked to absolute perfection and the pizza to start is a godsend.

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  • John
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Outstanding food and excellent service! We will be back! The filet steak and seafood bucatini were amazing, and the Tiramisu and pear vanilla were delicious as well.
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    Marisi$$$$• Italian• La Jolla
    •
    4.5
  • mary juneGold
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    An Absolutely Wonderful Experience! Aqua Mare made my birthday truly special! The owner is absolutely lovely—warm, generous, and genuinely friendly. She went above and beyond to make my celebration perfect, and her hospitality made the evening unforgettable. The food was outstanding, every bit as wonderful as the experience itself. It's rare to find a restaurant where the food, atmosphere, and personal touch all come together so beautifully. I can't recommend Aqua Mare enough. I look forward to returning!
    More info
    Aqua Mare Cucina Italiana$$$$• Seafood• Del Mar
    •
    4.6
  • KathleenGold
    Phoenix / Arizona •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Emily was great! Food was delicious. Patio is always fun with our dog
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    North Italia San Diego - One Paseo$$$$• Italian• Del Mar
    •
    4.6
  • Jeff
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Nov 2026
    Great waiter and good was terrific. Didn’t try dessert
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    Lucrezia$$$$• Italian• La Jolla
    •
    4.5
  • Gabriela
    San Diego •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Oct 2026
    Amazing experience! Would go back again next time.
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    Ambrogio15 Del Mar$$$$• Italian• Carmel Valley
    •
    4.5
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