Things to Do in Little Italy, San Diego

San Diego's former tuna-fishing quarter, climbing from the bay north of downtown. Piazza della Famiglia and the weekly Mercato animate India Street, while Our Lady of the Rosary church, seafood restaurants, and Waterfront Park keep the neighborhood's Italian maritime roots visible beneath new apartment towers.

Morning GloryBreakfast
Craft & CommerceGastropub
Juniper and IvyAmerican

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Top things to do in Little Italy

Earths Elements
★ 4.9 · 443
Specialty Store
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
★ 4.7 · 2.6k
Market
Saturday market with 150+ vendors offering fresh produce, meat & eggs, plus crafts, plants & more.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thu–Fri
Closed
Sat
8 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Little Italy

Morning Glory
★ 4.3 · 3.7k
Breakfast· $20–30
It's strictly breakfast and brunch only at this Little Italy spot, which isn't however just for the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The playful décor may look feminine with its plush booths, pink-and-green marble floors and a champagne…
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 4 PM
Sun
8 AM – 4 PM
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Craft & Commerce
★ 4.5 · 1.9k
Gastropub· $20–60
Channel your best Ernest Hemingway before entering this place, designed to the hilt and a feast for the eyes with its library-meets-hunting lodge look.
Mon–Thu
4 PM – 12 AM
Fri
3 PM – 12 AM
Sat
3 PM – 12 AM
Sun
3 PM – 12 AM
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Juniper and Ivy
★ 4.6 · 2.7k
American· $50–100
Set within a 1920s warehouse, redwood beams and tan leather furnishings lend this popular eatery a certain rustic charm.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9 PM
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Born and Raised
★ 4.5 · 3.5k
Steakhouse· $100+
If Frank Sinatra broke bread with Tupac, they’d probably meet at Born & Raised.
Mon–Thu
3 PM – 12 AM
Fri
3 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4 PM – 1 AM
Sun
4 PM – 12 AM
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False Idol
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Trendy tiki bar located within Craft & Commerce, serving strong drinks in tropical surrounds.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 1 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
5 PM – 1 AM
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Herb & Wood
★ 4.5 · 2.6k
Mediterranean· $50–100
This establishment enjoys a loyal following. The multilevel former warehouse could lean cavernous, but its barrel-vaulted ceilings and funky artwork exude a distinct Parisian bohemian warmth.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9 PM
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Ballast Point
★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Brewery· $$
Contemporary brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers on tap, refined bar fare & to-go kegs.
Mon
11 AM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Queenstown Public House
★ 4.5 · 3.0k
Pub· $20–30
Whimsical New Zealand-themed pub serving upscale bar fare & a large selection of draft beers.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
10 AM – 10 PM
Sat
9 AM – 10 PM
Sun
9 AM – 9 PM
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Waterfront Bar & Grill
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
This 1933 institution outlasted the waterfront but still draws crowds with pub grub & happy hour.
Every day
8 AM – 2 AM
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Monello
★ 4.4 · 1.8k
Brunch· $20–30
This sleek eatery serves handmade pastas, gourmet pizzas & Italian street food plus weekend brunch.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy
★ 4.5 · 8.8k
Italian· $20–30
Chain outpost offering pizza & red-sauce Italian staples in generous portions.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Mona Lisa Restaurant & Deli
★ 4.5 · 5.1k
Italian· $10–20
Lasagna, pizza & old-world Italian cooking in an old-school setting, plus a gourmet deli & market.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
9 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 9:30 PM
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
★ 4.5 · 5.0k
Seafood· $50–100
Seafood fare & cocktails offered in a renovated warehouse with quirky, nautical design accents.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Buon Appetito Restaurant
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
Italian· $20–30
Intimate trattoria pairs generous plates of Italian fare with bottles from the neighboring wine bar.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9:30 PM
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