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From Roma to San Diego, we’re bringing exceptional dining and warm Italian hospitality to your table. Romanella is your neighborhood Italian gathering space where everyone—from families to couples, from a Tuesday night bite to a Saturday night celebration—feels at home.
Hours
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM, 4–9 PM |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3055 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: (619) 272-0384
Website: https://romanellasd.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
PY Martin
I stopped by Romanella in San Diego for a quick dinner and it turned out to be an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious—everything tasted homemade and incredibly fresh. You can really tell that the ingredients are prepared fresh every day.
What made the experience even better was the service. The owner personally came to our table to chat with us, and he was such a kind and welcoming gentleman. The entire staff was also very friendly and attentive.
I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, fresh food and a warm atmosphere. I’m from Montreal, and the next time I’m in San Diego, I will definitely come back for another great dinner.
… moreWhat made the experience even better was the service. The owner personally came to our table to chat with us, and he was such a kind and welcoming gentleman. The entire staff was also very friendly and attentive.
I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, fresh food and a warm atmosphere. I’m from Montreal, and the next time I’m in San Diego, I will definitely come back for another great dinner.
kaloni sam
This place opened a few months ago and I’m so excited that my friends and I got to try it! It’s decorated so cute both indoor and outdoor! We went for HH and dinner last night and it was so delicious! There are so many goodies on the HH menu including delicious cocktails! The service was great! Diego was amazing and so sweet! There’s plenty of parking available in the lot.I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you’re looking for yummy Italian food!
Food/drink review:
Zucca di fiori: (5/5) These zucchini blossoms were so delicious! Great flavor, texture, and the sauce was perfection! We ended up ordered multiple for the table.
Caesar salad: (3.5/5) The perfect sharing portion, but wish there was more dressing on the salad.
Suppli: (5/5) These were some of the best rice balls I’ve ever had. They had the perfect crunch and the flavor. We ordered 2 of these as well.
Oxtail meatballs: (4/5) Super tender and flavorful!
Pappardelle Bolognese: (4/5) This dish was okay. Something was missing but can’t put my finger on it. Overall, it was pretty tasty!
Lasagna: (3.5/5) This wasn’t my favorite. It’s a nice portion, but I felt it was lacking in flavor.
Pines porchetta (4/5): Yummy flat bread! Super light and great for the table to share. The smoked mozzarella was a great touch.
Ravioli al portobello: (4/5) This was the best pasta sauce on our table! Their white sauces are delicious!!!
Tiramisu: Presentation is definitely 5/5, it was pretty tasty. It has a strong coffee flavor, which I don’t prefer but everyone devoured it!
… moreFood/drink review:
Zucca di fiori: (5/5) These zucchini blossoms were so delicious! Great flavor, texture, and the sauce was perfection! We ended up ordered multiple for the table.
Caesar salad: (3.5/5) The perfect sharing portion, but wish there was more dressing on the salad.
Suppli: (5/5) These were some of the best rice balls I’ve ever had. They had the perfect crunch and the flavor. We ordered 2 of these as well.
Oxtail meatballs: (4/5) Super tender and flavorful!
Pappardelle Bolognese: (4/5) This dish was okay. Something was missing but can’t put my finger on it. Overall, it was pretty tasty!
Lasagna: (3.5/5) This wasn’t my favorite. It’s a nice portion, but I felt it was lacking in flavor.
Pines porchetta (4/5): Yummy flat bread! Super light and great for the table to share. The smoked mozzarella was a great touch.
Ravioli al portobello: (4/5) This was the best pasta sauce on our table! Their white sauces are delicious!!!
Tiramisu: Presentation is definitely 5/5, it was pretty tasty. It has a strong coffee flavor, which I don’t prefer but everyone devoured it!
Valerie Park
A friend and I went to this place on a whim, looking for some good new eats. The whole experience with the decor and servers, the vibe was amazing. Excellent recommendations, friendly attentive staff. Especially thank you Moira! She explained the food so well and made our whole experience feel personal and heartfelt. All the food was absolutely delicious. We took our time and devoured every bite, out on the patio with the sunset.
… moreAmy Satamian
had such a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely amazing, the ambiance was beautiful, and James, the owner, was incredibly warm and welcoming—he truly made us feel like part of the family.
If you’re looking for a delicious meal in a gorgeous setting, I highly recommend coming here. Everything is made with high-quality Italian flour, and you can really taste the difference.
Ciao! ✨
… moreIf you’re looking for a delicious meal in a gorgeous setting, I highly recommend coming here. Everything is made with high-quality Italian flour, and you can really taste the difference.
Ciao! ✨
Christopher Gorrie
I wasn’t sure what to expect when trying out this new Italian spot in Clairemont last night, it I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the meal. These are real Italians, straight from Italy.
First off, it’s a nice interior and general set up, though I should note that sitting g next to the large folding glass doors will set you up for a bit of a chill. Thoughtful decorations and style back a nice, calm atmosphere. The staff are very welcoming and eager to help you out. It truly feels like a Roman welcome.
We kicked things off with charcuterie and burrata. The charcuterie was the low-point of the meal for me—while the toasted bread, arugula, and meats were all pretty good, the cheese selection just wasn’t my favorite. They were all a bit understated and I wasn’t the biggest fan. The burrata, however, was legitimately some of the best I’ve ever had. The pesto and tomatoes that accompanied that creamy burrata were top-notch flavor bombs.
The pasta dishes were absolutely delicious and unforgettable. These pasta tasted house-made from scratch. If they aren’t, they’re using some extremely high-quality stuff. The lasagna was mind-boggling good, with deep flavor and a perfect cook on every layer. The paparadelle bolognese was also delicious. The noodles al dente and that bolognese was perfectly rendered plated.
Loved almost everything about this experience. Can’t wait for a second episode at Romanesque Cucina Romana, and happy that such a high-tier restaurant has popped up in little old Clairemont.
… moreFirst off, it’s a nice interior and general set up, though I should note that sitting g next to the large folding glass doors will set you up for a bit of a chill. Thoughtful decorations and style back a nice, calm atmosphere. The staff are very welcoming and eager to help you out. It truly feels like a Roman welcome.
We kicked things off with charcuterie and burrata. The charcuterie was the low-point of the meal for me—while the toasted bread, arugula, and meats were all pretty good, the cheese selection just wasn’t my favorite. They were all a bit understated and I wasn’t the biggest fan. The burrata, however, was legitimately some of the best I’ve ever had. The pesto and tomatoes that accompanied that creamy burrata were top-notch flavor bombs.
The pasta dishes were absolutely delicious and unforgettable. These pasta tasted house-made from scratch. If they aren’t, they’re using some extremely high-quality stuff. The lasagna was mind-boggling good, with deep flavor and a perfect cook on every layer. The paparadelle bolognese was also delicious. The noodles al dente and that bolognese was perfectly rendered plated.
Loved almost everything about this experience. Can’t wait for a second episode at Romanesque Cucina Romana, and happy that such a high-tier restaurant has popped up in little old Clairemont.
Janelle Macias
Wow. What an amazing restaurant!!! Not one dish we ordered disappointed us everything was top tier, fresh and so tasty!! Our server, Diego, was the best part of our night. He made sure to check on us constantly and made sure we were well taken care of. This place will succeed with Diego on their side We will definitely be coming back and recommending this restaurant to family and friends. Wishing nothing but the best for this new, but upcoming, restaurant!!♥️
… moreSharon B
Newly opened restaurant in the Sprouts shopping mall. Not very impressive until you step inside this beautiful restaurant and be transported to Italy.
We came here for Happy Hour on a weeknight. They have a great Happy Hour menu from 3-5pm. We ordered the Cesar salad, zucchini blossom appetizer, and their penne alla norma.
We thought the zucchini blossoms were ok. Not very flavorful and too deep fried for our taste. Expected a nice and light appetizer but got something deep fried and heavy instead.
The Cesar salad was good and so was the penne alla norma. We were given complimentary fresh bread with a delicious cacio e pepe sauce too.
We will definitely return to try more items off their menu!
… moreWe came here for Happy Hour on a weeknight. They have a great Happy Hour menu from 3-5pm. We ordered the Cesar salad, zucchini blossom appetizer, and their penne alla norma.
We thought the zucchini blossoms were ok. Not very flavorful and too deep fried for our taste. Expected a nice and light appetizer but got something deep fried and heavy instead.
The Cesar salad was good and so was the penne alla norma. We were given complimentary fresh bread with a delicious cacio e pepe sauce too.
We will definitely return to try more items off their menu!
Colleen Murphy
I am so glad that this restaurant is right across the street from me because I would literally drive an hour to go here if I had to- it was soo good. I had the carbonara lasagna and my 6 yo son had gnocchi with alfredo sauce. Both were absolutely delicious. The service was flawless. The atmosphere reminded me of the restaurants in Europe- comfortable, not packed with too many tables, and a nice hum of conversation, but not overly loud. Perfect place for a romantic dinner or equally appropriate for a family night out. Excellent wine selections, authentic food options, excellent quality of ingredients, excellent presentation, excellent service, excellent location (ample free parking, close to freeway), reasonably priced, excellent excellent excellent. Go tonight!
*Came for a second time and I just want to say, please, I beg you- skip the terrible parking of Little Italy and come here! Diego, you have made this dining experience *magical* my son and I love you!
… more*Came for a second time and I just want to say, please, I beg you- skip the terrible parking of Little Italy and come here! Diego, you have made this dining experience *magical* my son and I love you!
Rose Sybrandy
I have lived in Bay Park all my life and seen this place be many different establishments. We really enjoyed our meal last night. The tableside cheese wheel pasta was so delicious, and so are their Roman style pizzas. But dare I say, server Richard stole our hearts? He was the best! 10/10 and coming back!
… moreCassie Sigler
A true hidden gem. Diego was an incredible server who elevated the experience. The lobster fettuccine and ravioli were outstanding, the Italian wines were excellent, and the stunning portraits of Rome added to the charm. Highly recommend.
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