The San Diego Neighborhood Serving Some Of The Country's Best Italian Food - Tasting Table

"In the early 20th century, this area started as a hub for Italian and Portuguese tuna fisherman. During the 1920s, it evolved into both a residential neighborhood and business district. But Little Italy wasn't always the hot neighborhood it is now. The construction of Interstate 5 directly through the town led to a major loss of homes and businesses, but newer developments and commitment to a neighborhood feel have revitalized the town in the past few decades."

"I worked in Little Italy about 10 years ago, and while the neighborhood was already popular in the mid 2010s, it's now a full-blown hotspot, with luxury residential buildings and fancy restaurants dotted in amongst the charming older buildings. Outdoor dining structures that popped up during the pandemic have remained in place and even expanded, giving the already-bustling neighborhood an even busier feel as diners spread out into the sidewalks and streets."

"San Diego is full of incredible restaurants, and Little Italy is no exception. Bencotto and Allegro are both known for their deliciously creamy cheese wheel pastas, where freshly cooked noodles are tossed in a massive, hollowed-out wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano right next to your table. Run by the Busalacchi family, which has deep roots in Little Italy, the lively Barbusa features modern Sicilian dishes and cocktails. Vinarius features a great happy hour, which"

Little Italy in San Diego, located just north of Downtown and the Gaslamp District, originated in the early 20th century as a hub for Italian and Portuguese tuna fishermen. During the 1920s it became a residential neighborhood and business district. Construction of Interstate 5 removed homes and businesses, but later developments and a focus on neighborhood character revitalized the area. Luxury residential buildings and upscale restaurants now mix with older structures. Outdoor dining installations from the pandemic have persisted and expanded. The neighborhood is a central hub for food and cultural events, featuring restaurants like Bencotto, Allegro, Barbusa, and Vinarius.

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