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Experience the heart of Rome in Solana Beach at Colosseo Cucina Italiana. Since December 2025, we have combined timeless Roman traditions with the warmth of Italian hospitality. Our menu is a celebration of classic Roman cuisine, from authentic amatriciana to cacio e pepe, alongside exquisite seafood, lamb dishes, and seasonal specials. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients from Italy and California. Enhance your dining experience with our carefully curated selection of Italian wines and a full cocktail program, adding a touch of Roman elegance to every meal. Join us for a culinary journey inspired by the Eternal City.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 945 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Phone: (619) 997-2629
Website: http://www.colosseosd.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Emma Holty
Came in tonight for the first time and I’ll definitely be back. Authentic vibe with excellent and attentive service from Andrea. We got the artichokes and he recommended the focaccia, which is excellent. I got the Sicilian pasta which was rich but well balanced and a generous portion. Tiramisu was among some of the best I’ve had. Overall very pleased with this new addition to solana beach! Highly recommend!
… moreKim Tomaska
My Dad and I love this restaurant! We are so happy to have an outstanding high quality Italian food restaurant in Solana Beach. This is very rare as there have been very few restaurants in our town that deliver such incredible quality, service, and absolutely delicious food. The staff and the owners Ricardo and Josephine are the absolute best. This is a five 5 star restaurant in our beautiful little town! We are very fortunate to have such a high caliber restaurant here. They did an incredible job redecorating since it was Pizza Nova. The ambiance is amazing especially considering the space they were working with. When I come to this restaurant I really feel like I am being transported to Rome. We love it and everyone should try. The food is spectacular and they use the best ingredients. I asked them and the flour they use is in fact from Italy. We will keep coming back again and again!
… moreMichael George
The food was above average. Excellent service. Entrees were tasty… especially the pasta.
… moreSamuel Cunard
This place is outstanding. My friend Cam brought me here on a little bro-date. The food at this restaurant was incredibly fresh. I think our meals arrived in probably 7 minutes. I got the carbonara and the pizza calabria. 10/10 will be coming back. The owner is a world class human being too and was chatting with us at the bar. Elite.
… morePhil Baker
Have you ever gone to a restaurant for both lunch and dinner in the same day? I stopped in to try this newly opened place for lunch and it was so good I brought my family back for dinner that same night.
I’ve now been there twice, tried their pizza, three diferent pasta dishes, two salads, foccacia bread, wines, and dessert, and I can say it’s among the very best Italian restaurant I’ve been to in San Diego, possibly the very best, and I’ve been to many in Little Italy, downtown, and north coastal San Diego.
First, it’s authentic and not corporate, run by a family from Sicily. They are welcoming, warm, and friendly. The makeover of what was formerly Pizza Nova, has turned it into a very attractive and homey place, like something I’d find in Italy.
The pizza is Rome styled, a thin chewy, foldable crust that’s simply delicious. A whole pizza and salad for lunch was $20 (see images). At dinner we enjoyed three different pasta dishes, each served in a large metal dish. They were each huge portions and very delicious.
The focaccia bread was served hot with a crispy crust with a topping of olive oil and sea salt. I tried two salads, the Caesar and riddichio and both were excellent with homemade dressings.
The wine list is very large, filled mostly with Italian wines by the glass and bottle, many from smaller Italian wineries and a few CA ones.
Overall prices for the dinner items are reasonable considering the portion size and quality.
Solana Beach has gotten several new restaurants this year. I’ve tried them all, and this is best of the lot.
I dined just a couple of days after the soft opening and apparently the word has gotten out because the restaurant was packed with every table full at dinner. In spite of it being slammed, the staff, including the owner and his wife, were very attentive and provided great service.
We are so lucky to have such a great place in Solana Beach. I expect this to be a regular now for me and my family, both for lunch and dinner.
… moreI’ve now been there twice, tried their pizza, three diferent pasta dishes, two salads, foccacia bread, wines, and dessert, and I can say it’s among the very best Italian restaurant I’ve been to in San Diego, possibly the very best, and I’ve been to many in Little Italy, downtown, and north coastal San Diego.
First, it’s authentic and not corporate, run by a family from Sicily. They are welcoming, warm, and friendly. The makeover of what was formerly Pizza Nova, has turned it into a very attractive and homey place, like something I’d find in Italy.
The pizza is Rome styled, a thin chewy, foldable crust that’s simply delicious. A whole pizza and salad for lunch was $20 (see images). At dinner we enjoyed three different pasta dishes, each served in a large metal dish. They were each huge portions and very delicious.
The focaccia bread was served hot with a crispy crust with a topping of olive oil and sea salt. I tried two salads, the Caesar and riddichio and both were excellent with homemade dressings.
The wine list is very large, filled mostly with Italian wines by the glass and bottle, many from smaller Italian wineries and a few CA ones.
Overall prices for the dinner items are reasonable considering the portion size and quality.
Solana Beach has gotten several new restaurants this year. I’ve tried them all, and this is best of the lot.
I dined just a couple of days after the soft opening and apparently the word has gotten out because the restaurant was packed with every table full at dinner. In spite of it being slammed, the staff, including the owner and his wife, were very attentive and provided great service.
We are so lucky to have such a great place in Solana Beach. I expect this to be a regular now for me and my family, both for lunch and dinner.
Jacqueline Picazo
Omg great restaurant to go with your whole family and friends
The service was amazing and food was so delicious!!!!
I had alooot of food but definitely my favorite dishes were the artichokes omg you have to try them and the pizza pasta omg the pesto gnocchi was outstanding
… moreThe service was amazing and food was so delicious!!!!
I had alooot of food but definitely my favorite dishes were the artichokes omg you have to try them and the pizza pasta omg the pesto gnocchi was outstanding
Fabio De Boer
Absolutely loved Colosseo Cucina Italiana!
The pizza was absolutely amazing! Easily one of the best I’ve had. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and truly authentic Italian.
Shoutout to Roberto for the amazing service: super friendly and attentive.
Great vibes, great food! Can’t wait to come back!
… moreThe pizza was absolutely amazing! Easily one of the best I’ve had. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and truly authentic Italian.
Shoutout to Roberto for the amazing service: super friendly and attentive.
Great vibes, great food! Can’t wait to come back!
Amir Ghods
Food was delicious and the owner and his wife were very friendly.
Back to food again, original Italian food.
I would give 10 stars if I could! Wish them lots of luck. We’ll be back for sure .
Thank you Roberto
… moreBack to food again, original Italian food.
I would give 10 stars if I could! Wish them lots of luck. We’ll be back for sure .
Thank you Roberto
Nick Super
We ate family style, the food was perfect to share for 5 people. We had a 5 course meal as a group and we all had an absolute blast with how fun and inviting the staff was. Food was excellent, our favorite was the lobster Alfredo special, the salmon and short ribs were also amazing. I share this photo of an empty plate because we ate so quick and had too much fun to take any other photos. From apps to desert they didn’t miss a beat. Can’t wait to come back.
… moreCam Holding
The best Italian food in San Diego. Roberto is one of a kind and the food is so incredible and authentic. From the moment you walk in you are treated like family.
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