Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ambrogio15, Mr. Moto Pizza House and Amalfi Cucina Italiana, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 31 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable places for pasta in San Diego. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
San Diego's Affordable Pasta Destinations
San Diego offers a wealth of budget-friendly dining options that prove you do not have to spend a fortune for a comforting bowl of authentic pasta. This collection highlights the city's best spots for handmade noodles and savory sauces, ranging from casual neighborhood pizzerias like Mr. Moto Pizza House to elevated Italian steakhouses and trattorias like Cucina Urbana. Whether you are craving a classic lasagna at Filippi's Pizza Grotto or a modern plate at Ambrogio15, these local favorites provide delicious, value-driven meals for every occasion.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Pasta in San Diego | Top Affordable Spots
- Ambrogio15 · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Mr. Moto Pizza House · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Amalfi Cucina Italiana · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Santee · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Pizzeria Luigi · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Giardino · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Village Pizzeria · 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.
- Cucina Urbana: Italian.
- Sisters Pizza: Italian.
- Mr. Moto Pizza: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy: Italian.
- Jack and Giulio's: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Kearny Mesa: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Mission Valley: Italian.
- La Buona Forchetta: Italian.
- Parma Cucina Italiana: Italian.
- Cucina Basilico: Italian.
- The Butcher's Cut: Steakhouse.
- The Godfather: Italian.
- cardellino: Italian.
- Del Mar Pizza: Italian.
- Poma's Italian Deli: Italian.
- Monavala Pizza: Italian.
- Di Leone's Italian Restaurant: Italian.
- Dolci Cafe Italiano: Italian.
- Frank's Pizza Joint: Italian.
- D'Lish Gourmet Pasta & Pizza: 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.
