Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

4.8

1173 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 294-2074
Website
http://www.jackandgiulios.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Giulio
Private party facilities
Our balcony is available for private parties.

Location
2391 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Neighborhood
Old Town
Cross street
Arista
Parking details
Street parking is available, as well as in our private lot.
Public transit
Centrally located in Old Town within walking distance from Trolley Station.
Additional
Bar Dining, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

J&G's Special Dinner Salad$10.00
romaine, walnuts, parmesan, house dressing
Brutùs Salad (Caesar)$10.00
Insalata Cuore di Palma$12.00
heart of palm, greens, tomato, avocado, basil orange vinagrette
Caprese$11.00
tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, fresh basil
Antipasto Classico$18.95
prosciutto, salame, artichoke heart, fior di latte mozzarella
Shrimp Bisque$10.95
Homemade puree of wild-caught white shrimp
Garlic Bread$5.95
Bruschetta$9.95
oven toasted bread with tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, sprinkled parmigiana

Pasta Specialties - Made In House

Tortelloni Verdi$21.95
spinach pasta filled with ricotta & parmesan, Italian porcini mushroom sauce
Panzerotti$18.95
crepes filled with parmesan, ricotta, and spinach baked in a béchamel sauce
Tortelli Piacentina (The "Ravioli" of Emiglia-Romagna)$19.95
hand-braided pasta filled with ricotta, spinach, mediterraneo or alfredo sauce
Nidi di Rondine (Swallow's Nest)$19.95
rolled pasta filled with ham, cheese, béchamel, topped with meat sauce
Cannelloni alla Toscanini$18.95
ricotta filled crepes, swiss chard, and parmesan, served with béchamel or marinara
Lasagne della Casa$19.95
layered pasta with cheese, tomato, meat ragù

Spaghetti & Pasta

Chicken add $6.50, Meatball add $3.50, Gluten-free add $3

Spaghetti Al Burro$13.95
butter, parmesan
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$15.95
garlic, olive oil, chili pepper
Spaghetti Meat Sauce$18.95
Angel Hair Mediterraneo$16.95
tomatoes, basil, EVOO, garlic, spices
Fettuccine Alfredo$17.95

Il Mare

Spaghetti con Vongole (Clams)$20.95
Scampi alla Giulio$33.95
a bounty of wild-caught white shrimp, butterflied, sautéed with mushrooms, and white wine served with pasta or vegetable of the day
Scampi fra Diavolo$33.95
wild-caught white shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce served over pasta
Scampi al Pesto$33.95
wild-caught white shrimp in our famous pesto sauce served on a bed of pasta

La Terra

served with pasta or vegetable of the day

Chicken Marsala$22.95
marsala wine and sautéed mushrooms
Chicken Piccata$22.95
sautéed mushrooms, lemon
Veal Milanese$26.95
breaded veal cutlet
Veal Parmigiana$27.95
breaded cutlet, tomato sauce, mozzarella
Veal Scaloppine Marsala$27.95
marsala wine and sautéed mushrooms
Veal Scaloppine Piccata$27.95
sautéed mushrooms, lemon
Veal & Eggplant Parmigiana$29.95
Valdostana di Vitello$31.95
veal cutlet, folded, filled with ham, fontina cheese, mushrooms, finished in white wine sauce

What 1,173 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant offers a charming and authentic dining experience with standout dishes like "Scampi a la Giulio" and "Veal Valdostano." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," enjoying the "cozy atmosphere" and live music. It remains a San Diego favorite for over 40 years.

1,173 Reviews

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Elysha
Los Angeles17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sergio, the food, the atmosphere. It was all so incredible!! Does miss this spot if you are in San Diego!!
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Marilyn VIP
San Diego49 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was outstanding! The four of us had the signature shrimp dish. And they made mine with no gluten or dairy per my request since I have allergies. So we were all very happy and satisfied. And Stephanie was out server. Perfect.
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Kylee
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I went there for dinner last night and it we had a wonderful time! The food was amazing and the service was great! Our server Sergio was super friendly and attentive! We loved the homey feel of the restaurant as well! I would highly recommend!
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Kate
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful, and the service was amazing! My server was excellent!
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Michele
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you jack for such a wonderful dinner! Michele Kinyon Cain
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Matt
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been customers for about 40 years. The food is outstanding, but more importantly, Jack and his staff are so friendly and welcoming. It is always a great time at J&G's.
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Alva VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego and it’s our favorite restaurant in Old Town. We are always treated like family when we go there. All the servers have been there for many years and take great pride in giving their best. The food of course is magnificent and is prepared perfectly. We always look forward to dining there when we are in the area.
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Michael
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is always excellent here. Veal parm was outstanding
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John
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good! Service was outstanding! Always a great experience
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oliver VIP
San Diego17 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always excellent here. Waiter was attentive without being intrusive.
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Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1173 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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2391 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

Cross street
Arista
Neighborhood
Old Town
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available, as well as in our private lot.
Public transit
Centrally located in Old Town within walking distance from Trolley Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giulio
Additional
Bar Dining, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

Website
http://www.jackandgiulios.com/
Phone number
(619) 294-2074
Private party facilities
Our balcony is available for private parties.

Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

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Additional information

Antipasti

J&G's Special Dinner Salad$10.00

Brutùs Salad (Caesar)$10.00

Insalata Cuore di Palma$12.00

Caprese$11.00

Antipasto Classico$18.95

Shrimp Bisque$10.95

Garlic Bread$5.95

Bruschetta$9.95

Pasta Specialties - Made In House

Tortelloni Verdi$21.95

Panzerotti$18.95

Tortelli Piacentina (The "Ravioli" of Emiglia-Romagna)$19.95

Nidi di Rondine (Swallow's Nest)$19.95

Cannelloni alla Toscanini$18.95

Lasagne della Casa$19.95

Spaghetti & Pasta

Spaghetti Al Burro$13.95

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$15.95

Spaghetti Meat Sauce$18.95

Angel Hair Mediterraneo$16.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$17.95

Il Mare

Spaghetti con Vongole (Clams)$20.95

Scampi alla Giulio$33.95

Scampi fra Diavolo$33.95

Scampi al Pesto$33.95

La Terra

Chicken Marsala$22.95

Chicken Piccata$22.95

Veal Milanese$26.95

Veal Parmigiana$27.95

Veal Scaloppine Marsala$27.95

Veal Scaloppine Piccata$27.95

Veal & Eggplant Parmigiana$29.95

Valdostana di Vitello$31.95

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