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Il Sogno Italiano Fine Dining and Music - il Sogno Italiano, San Diego, CA

il Sogno Italiano

4.4 (474)
$31 to $50
Italian
314 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6910

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
An unforgettable dining and musical soiree awaits you as we transport you to a Nostalgic yet modern Americana meets old world ambiance, perfect for any occasion. Our music program features world class entertainers and touring artists 7 nights a week, paired with an array of specialty craft cocktails and wines from across Italy and the California Coast. Our kitchen uses fresh sustainable ingredients and specializes in California Coastal Italian Cuisine with handmade pizzas, pastas, steaks and seafood. Our Mezzanine accommodates up to 100 guests and we offer a private bar, TV's upon request for private events and meeting spaces.

We look forward to hosting you at Il Sogno Italiano and Welcome you to San Diegos hottest place for fine dining and music.

Mondays: Martinis & Jazz w/Grammy Nominated Sacha Boutros and friends/Martini specials all night long
Wednesdays: Passport to Italy
Pop, Jazz, RnB, Motown and beyond every night of the week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:30 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private Events: sacha.ilsogno@gmail.com
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Cross Street
    Street Parking or Valet at Hilton on 4th and K Monday - Thursday for $10
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Valet Coming Soon. There is Valet at the Hilton on the Corner of K between fourth and fifth.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Award Winning LIVE MUSIC 7 Nights a Week

    Multiple dates available
    Award Winning Musical Entertainment 7 Nights a week with National and International Touring Artists. We are a Modern Supper Club with focus on music and dining and a wonderful musical experience awaits you at Il Sogno Italiano.

What 474 people are saying

il Sogno Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Sogno Italiano in San Diego's Gaslamp District stands out with "amazing place" and "exceptional food," featuring a "broad menu of Italian items" and live music that creates a "fun and classy" atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, its "guest first attitude" and "unmatched" ambiance make it a delightful dining experience.
474 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    San Diego84 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Live music is a tad on the loud side. I realize it’s advertising to passersby but in the dining room it can be a bit much. Service is inconsistent at times but overall we always end up enjoying ourselves.

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  2. Janeann

    Washington, D.C. Area35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Il Sogno Italiano is a charming Italian restaurant that offers authentic dishes like calamare and wood-fired pizzas, all bursting with flavor. The staff encourages a leisurely dining experience, allowing guests to savor their meals without rushing. It's a perfect spot to enjoy great food while immersing yourself in the warmth of Italian culture.

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  3. Marcello

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    L'incubo italiano! This is what it should be renamed. Horrific! The food was cold.meatballs, steak and fries all cold. As if the waitress forgot our order. She filled my glass of water twice considering we were there for 2 hours. She rarely gave us a status on our food. I initially ordered garlic knots after 45 minutes waiting I canceled the appetizer. Magically after I cancelled the order 2 minutes later she brought them out! They were probably sitting in the kitchen she just forgot us. The singer was great! The staff horrific! The food looked good but too cold to judge. Finally came out after 1 hour and 20 minutes. It was my birthday. The experience is totally forgettable. The tip reflects the service and food. Recommendation: eat anywhere but here…McDonalds, steak and shake, in and out….you get the picture. At least they serve warm food.
    il Sogno ItalianoResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Marcello, We’re truly sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially on your birthday. Cold food and delayed service are unacceptable, and we understand your frustration. This is not reflective of the standard we aim to uphold at Il Sogno Italiano. While we're glad you enjoyed the live music, we regret the rest of your visit was disappointing. Your feedback is being addressed with our team to prevent this in the future. We'd welcome the chance to make it right if you're open to connecting with us directly. Thank you for taking the time to share your honest review, it’s feedback like this that helps us grow and improve. Il Sogno Management Team

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  4. Paul C.

    Utah8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our evening dinner with live music at Il Sogno Italiano. Appetizers, entrees, desserts and lemoncello were all exceptional. I can highly recommend.
    il Sogno ItalianoResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Paul! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear your party of six had such a memorable evening with us, from the appetizers to the Limoncello and the live music. It means the world to know you enjoyed every part of your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you all back again soon! Il Sogno Italiano Management Team

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  5. Earl

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good meal and great entertainment! Wait staff was very attentive.
    il Sogno ItalianoResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Earl! Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal, the live entertainment, and the attentive service from our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great evening at Il Sogno Italiano Il Sogno Management Team

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  6. Inga

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it here when we come visit from LA, and keep coming back!
    il Sogno ItalianoResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Inga! Thank you so much for the kind words! We're honored to be your go-to spot whenever you're in town from LA, it truly means the world to us. There's nothing better than seeing familiar faces return again and again. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable meals. Safe travels and see you soon! Il Sogno Management Team

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  7. Mitch VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing place, can’t wait to come back! The food and service are great but the live music puts it over the top…10/10
    il Sogno ItalianoResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Mitch! Grazie mille for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us—especially the food, service, and live music! Creating a memorable atmosphere filled with delicious Italian flavors and great energy is what we strive for. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon for another unforgettable evening. Thank you so much! Il Sogno Management Team

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  8. Sherry

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait for our food for over 40 minutes, with the waiter coming back multiple times to ask what we ordered... he could have just used a pen and paper to write it down! We were only 4 people, and three of my party left since it was taking far too long. The dinner I got was good, but the service was just dreadful... totally disappointing!
    il Sogno ItalianoResponded on 10 June 2025
    Hi Sherry, Thank you for your honest feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your recent experience, it is absolutely not the level of service we aim to provide. Waiting over 40 minutes for food and having repeated confusion with your order is unacceptable, and we truly regret the frustration it caused you and your guests. We’re currently reviewing what happened that evening and will be reinforcing better order taking practices with our team to avoid this kind of breakdown. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we know that great food should always come with great service. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future, we would love to make things right. Il Sogno Management Team

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  9. Lynn VIP

    Philadelphia County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant!! The red sangria was delicious!! 5 stars!! Sea bass over the polenta was excellent!!! Piano player was a great accompaniment!!

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  10. Allison VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great Italian place to eat in the Gaslamp District.

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FAQs

il Sogno Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 380-2652.

il Sogno Italiano is rated 4.4 stars by 474 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. San Diego
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  5. Downtown / Gaslamp

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for il Sogno Italiano

314 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101-6910

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Street Parking or Valet at Hilton on 4th and K Monday - Thursday for $10
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–21:30 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 15:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Valet Coming Soon. There is Valet at the Hilton on the Corner of K between fourth and fifth.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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