Location: La Mesa
Top Restaurants in La Mesa
Most Popular Italian food in La Mesa, California, United States
Reviews on Italian food in La Mesa, California, United States. La Mesa is a city in Southern California, located 9 miles (14 km) east of Downtown San Diego in San Diego County. The population was 57,065 at the 2010 census, up from 54,749 at the 2000 census. Its civic motto is "the Jewel of the Hills."
Things to do in La Mesa
10. Trolley Stop Deli
Reviewed By CLaw_9
I used to work in La Mesa and would go to Trolley Stop Deli quite often! It is FRESH and delicious. They get their meats and bread fresh every day (Boar's Head), and you're sure to hear about the PASTA from anyone who's been there! Comes with every sandwich (if you have a choice between pasta, chips, etc... CHOOSE the pasta!). The ingredients are fresh (have I said FRESH yet?). The biggest bummer is that I no longer frequent that area, so my visits to TSD are sadly few and far between, but if you're in that area, I highly recommend that you stop in. The owner and his staff are friendly and have fun working together and serving up your sandwiches. From the outside, it's your typical deli, and when you walk in, typical deli but with a long line. But friend, once you taste their fare, you will be hooked. Especially with that pasta salad! My favorite is roast beef on sourdough, lettuce, tomato, pickles, AND the pasta salad!YUM!!!
9. D'Amatos Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By esethebomb
Went there last week, recommended by a friend. Excellent pizza! The line was going out the door, so I knew it was a good place to try. I wasn't disappointed. Try it if you are in La Mesa.
8. Giardino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Located in the middle of Lemon Groveâs charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy, created by Chef Marco Provino.
Reviewed By acoachcool
Had an opportunity to dine for lunch at Giardino Neighborhood Cucina with several others. We all agreed that the food was good, service was attentive, and the decor was nice. The lunch menu consist of antipasti, salads, soups, pizza, flatbread, paninis, burgers, and pasta. They have gluten free pasta and pizza. Our group had spaghetti with meatballs, beet & spinach salad, spinach & cheese ravioli, and sausage panini. The beet & spinach salad garnered the most appetizing award. Giardino offers a 2 course lunch special Monday-Friday. The bar, serves mixed drinks, beer, and wine. Dinner is also served. Additional parking is in the rear. Prices are reasonable..
7. Bmh Italian Deli
Reviewed By CalifSue
Enjoy the sandwiches many times when going to San Diego. It is like a bit of Italy. The bread, meats and cheese all best quality! Italian dressing the best.
6. Cucina Basilico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By mj92159
There's nothing better than freshly made pasta and a delicious marinara sauce.. Both exceeded all expectations! The menu is not expansive, and this is a good thing, for food is well-prepared. Basilico is a small, informal restaurant, owner-operated, and service is welcoming. The location is easy to overlook, and well worth the trip. Open for dinner only.
5. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Mustangangi
The menu's don't include sodium content of meals, so very hard to order for a salt restricted diet. Hostess said that the waiter would have that info, and so we just humored her, knowing he wouldn't know. Really need to know sodium content to make best choice for meal. We were able to get a chicken breast, no sauce, bread sticks with no butter/salt and salad as we needed it. Thanks to Albert!
4. Lido's Italian Foods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By grandslamhomer
My Family went to Lido's for Fathers Day to help me celebrate. We ordered some nice pitchers of Draft Beer, and ordered some salads which were very good, especially with Lido's special House Dressing. Lance our server was so nice as he hustle around helping us with our every needs and wishes. I have been trying to get the recipe for Lido's House dressing for 55 years, but they will not give it to anyone. It is sooooooo Good ! I go to Lido's once a month to buy a special bottle of their House Dressing. It is sooooo good on their pizza slices. My family then ordered 3 large Pepperoni, Bell Pepper, & Onion Pizzas which were so tasty. Lido's is a Great place with Great Food !
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3. Pietro's Cucina Italiana & Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
This is a great little family restaurant in La Mesa, CA.
Reviewed By SDSteve
We arrived late on a friday night and had the place virtually to ourselves, and had an amazing experience. The restaurant is family run, and they take a genuine interest in all their guests. You really feel like family here. We're Italian too so we had lots of stories to share. We ordered pizza and lasagna. Both were very good, along with the sangria. Small place, tucked in a corner, and a great new find for us.
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2. Tiramisu Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Ruth M
Took an elderly friend whom I hadn't seen in five years here on a Sunday night when we were afraid every place would be packed. Arrived before or about 5:30 only one other couple, but filled up fast thereafter. Server a little "too attentive" but we were able to talk around him. We split the Lasagna Bolognese and had two cesare salads. she had a glass of house Pinot Grigio and I had a nice Merlot. Finished with a Tiramisu strawberry and a creme brulee (took half of each home).
1. Antica Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Antica trattoria is a modern casual Italian eatery. Using organic and localy sourced Ingredients ,
Reviewed By SallyAnn W
We were luckily enough to be taken here by family who live in the area. Every time we go I feel like we're treated like visiting royalty, but I think they are that nice to everyone! I've never had anything that wasn't exceptional. Last time we split the veal saltimboca. We also had a grilled octopus app that was a special. The others at our table had never had octopus before and, after trying it, declared themselves to be new grilled octopus fans!
