Trapeze restaurant specializes in European cuisine. The restaurant has a variety of dishes all made with free-range beef, poultry and seafood. The restaurant also has a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails. To view the menu, please visit the restaurant's website.
With its name inspired by the nearby Palo Alto Courthouse, Cafe Pro Bono serves a wide variety of traditional Italian dishes at reasonable prices. The food is prepared using local fresh ingredients, and there is a full bar and selected fine wines to complement your meal. The long, narrow dining area is tastefully decorated and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. A separate banquet room is available in the back and can seat up to 90 people for private events. Parking couldn't be easier, with a large public lot right next to the restaurant.
Buon Gusto is a neighborhood gem. The simple exterior gives way to a classy and elegant dining room. The quiet atmosphere and classic Italian decor complement the extensive menu of traditional dishes. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, regulars come for tripe, an Italian delicacy, and on Thursdays, another traditional favorite, osso bucco (braised veal shank) is offered.
Ciao Pasta is an authentic Italian trattoria located in the Mission Hacienda Plaza complex. It is adjacent to the Capistrano train depot and across the street from the historic Mission. The restaurant serves pastas, pizza, salads and soups in a casual café environment. The outdoor patio overlooks the Mission compound. The indoor dining room is home to a bar and lounge with a generous happy hour. The bar stays open late on the weekends.
Backstreet Bistro serves the residents and visitors of the desert area fine Italian food and great jazz. This restaurant is near the famous El Paseo shopping district. Lunch and dinner are served every day and live entertainment is featured in the lounge area many nights of the week. Breakfast is served every Saturday and Sunday. Daily specials change each day with the current entrées advertised on a flyer at the restaurant. Backstreet Bistro is one of the most popular restaurants and nightclubs in this area.
Named for executive chef Donato Scotti, this restaurant offers contemporary northern Italian cuisine in a minimalist but welcoming setting. It serves a collection of grappas and boutique French, Italian and California wines, as well as homemade pastas and Niman Ranch meats. Donato features outdoor seating, and is available for events and online reservations.
Primavera Ristorante in Coronado serves fine Italian cuisine in a romantic setting. The menu is constructed in the standard Italian style with antipasti, salads, pasta and risotto, then meat, poultry and fish, before dessert. The restaurant's wine list changes on a daily basis and its happy hour happens from 5pm to 7pm, Monday through Friday with deals on drinks and a special small menu. A small, intimate room, known as the Tuscany Room, is available for private dining celebrations, personal or corporate.
Located next to the Coronado Ferry Terminal Plaza, Il Fornaio offers sweeping views of San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bay Bridge and the downtown San Diego skyline. The restaurant specializes in authentic Italian cuisine and even has its own Italian bakery, with baked goods available to go. Locals enjoy celebrating special occasions at this classy establishment, which is sophisticated but not stuffy -- perfect for a birthday dinner or that special date. Many prefer the bayfront outside patio seating in good weather, but stunning views are available from practically any table in the restaurant.
