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Bencotto Italian Kitchen, San Diego, CA

Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6
4.6
3296 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR DESIRED TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE.

We are proud to offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipe, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day.
"Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about.
It tastes as it should and would in Italy.
Bencotto offers two different eating environments: guests can either enjoy their meal at our “kitchen-esque” bar downstairs, or they can relax in the intimate low-ceiling dining area upstairs. The décor creates a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, where old-world charm and warmth blend with contemporary appeal.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-4786
  • Website
    http://www.lovebencotto.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fabrizio Cavallini
  • Catering
    Send your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
  • Private party facilities
    Our unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.
  • Location
    750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    India Street/Kettner Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bencotto Italian Kitchen in San Diego's Little Italy offers a memorable dining experience with "incredible pasta," "fantastic service," and a wide "selection of pastas and sauces." Guests rave about the "cheese wheel pasta" and the "authentic Italian cuisine." While some mention noise levels or seating issues, the food and service are consistently praised. Ideal for special occasions or casual dining, Bencotto promises delicious Italian fare in a vibrant setting.

3,296 Reviews

  1. Michael

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pasta was excellent, cooked perfectly and the sauces were excellent. I particularly liked the squid ink pasta. I do think their tomato sauces are a tad better than their cream sauces, but that's just personal preference.

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  2. Stephen

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and service was good. First cocktail ordered had a very bad aftertaste, so of like gasoline. Restaurant is noisy.

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  3. alyssa

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful food & service! celebrated an anniversary here and it made it more special

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  4. Kevin

    San Diego

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pricey for the Quality of the Food. The Ambience was Cold but the Service was wram! The pricing is La Jolla. This establisment is NOT in La Jolla! Advertising is deceitful . Better work on your Menu and especially pricing as you will be empty as you were for my viit more often.

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  5. Angela

    Greater Boston

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate at 8:45p on a Saturday night and sat upstairs. It was a full house and a little loud with people's voices, but the music was a reasonable volume. We had stuffed zucchini flowers which were just good, but the pasta dishes were amazing. Some of the best gnocchi I've ever had, so soft and fluffy, and the pepper sauce had a little zing. My friend had ravioli with pesto, and a side of Bolognese sauce, which she loved. Our server was good, and our water glasses were never empty.

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  6. Daniel

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very very loud and not highly staffed so service was very rare but it was great when it came around just needs more staff

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  7. Bailey

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food! Great service! Cheese wheel pasta was fun to watch.

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  8. Nancy

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service and great food - enjoyed the short ribs and tagliatelle with lamb ragu, and tiramisu, however calamari was brutally overcooked. Would definitely dine here again!

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  9. Mary

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Great menu options. Recommend the wheel cheese pasta!

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  10. Mengmeng

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great but the service can be improved. First of all, we had an appointment but still waited for 20 min for our table. Also with a two year old toddler, they sat us down at a high chair table - who does that? Some tables had table bread but we weren’t offered any. Lastly, their $19 appetizer of pumpkin flower only come with 4 small pieces - seems a but ridiculous for the price.

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FAQs

Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bencotto Italian Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 450-4786.

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 3296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bencotto Italian Kitchen

750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    India Street/Kettner Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fabrizio Cavallini
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lovebencotto.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 450-4786
  • Catering
    Send your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
  • Private party facilities
    Our unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.

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