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 10 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale italian restaurants in San Diego. Great italian food that fits your budget.
San Diego's Upscale Italian Destinations
San Diego’s upscale dining scene offers a sophisticated blend of traditional European flavors and vibrant coastal influences. You can indulge in refined Italian classics at Cent'Anni Café, Café Milano, and cardellino, or explore the city's diverse palate with fresh catches at Lionfish and bold Mexican fare at Border Psycho Cantina. This curated selection highlights the very best of the region, promising an elegant atmosphere and exceptional cuisine for any discerning diner.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in San Diego | Upscale 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.
