Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Trolley Stop Deli, Ambrogio15 and Mr. Moto Pizza House, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 113 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable italian restaurants in San Diego. Great italian food that fits your budget.
San Diego's Affordable Italian Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of San Diego through this curated selection of budget-friendly Italian eateries and local favorites. While authentic pasta and wood-fired pizzas from spots like Ambrogio15 and Pizzeria Luigi take center stage, the collection also features diverse options ranging from American deli classics at Trolley Stop Deli to the bold Mexican flavors of Jaguar Paw. Whether you are grabbing a casual slice at Mr. Moto Pizza House or enjoying a sit-down meal at Amalfi Cucina Italiana, these accessible gems offer high-quality dining experiences across the city without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Italian Restaurants in San Diego | Affordable Italian Food
- Trolley Stop Deli · rated 5/5: American.
- Ambrogio15 · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Mr. Moto Pizza House · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Amalfi Cucina Italiana · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Donna Jean · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Santee · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Cent'Anni Café · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Surf Rider Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Caffe Di Talya · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Knockout Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Border Psycho Cantina · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Figaro Dessert Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Jaguar Paw · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Pizzeria Luigi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Gelato Vero Caffe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Giardino · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Caffe Italia · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Cafe Bella · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Village Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Café Milano · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Scripps Ranch · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Poway · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Pacifc Beach · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Il Giardino di Lilli · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Terzo Bakery & Cafe · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Frank's Bakery - Gibaldi's Italian Bread · rated 3/5: Italian.
- Cucina Urbana: Italian.
- Sisters Pizza: Italian.
- Mr. Moto Pizza: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
