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.
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Find cheap places for pasta in San Diego. Top-rated pasta spots at the right price.
San Diego's Cheap Pasta Destinations
Finding a comforting bowl of pasta in San Diego doesn't have to break the bank, thanks to a wealth of local Italian spots known for their generous portions and affordable prices. This collection highlights the city's best destinations for budget-friendly noodles and red sauce, featuring local favorites like Filippi's Pizza Grotto, Pizzeria Luigi, and Frank's Pizza Joint. Whether you are looking for a sit-down meal at Gaetano's Italian Restaurant or a casual bite at Village P
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Pasta in San Diego | Top Cheap 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.
