8 Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Kensington

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Books + Records

4.7

Exceptional(435)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banker's Hill

Booked 27 times today

Global inspired American cuisine, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch in an upbeat atmosphere, with live music.Chef Ryan Stickel is serving up San Diego's freshest food takes in an art deco meets mid-century mod warehouse space. With a tenured run on both Eater's Heat Map and list of San Diego's Hottest Cocktail Bars, the food and drinks are both guaranteed to delight your senses.

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2. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0

Excellent(305)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 9 times today

Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

3. Lala

4.6

Exceptional(170)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 25 times today

From the Owners of Barbusa .we bring you "Lala" a captivating blend of modern and classic Italian cuisine, paired with handcrafted cocktails in a cozy, sexy-chic ambiance. Our menu showcases timeless Italian flavors with a contemporary twist, from traditional Stuffed Shells to inventive loaded potato gnocchi. The intimate atmosphere, with dimmed lights and plush furnishings, sets the stage for romantic dinners or vibrant gatherings.Our bar is a haven of mixology artistry, featuring classic Negronis and signature creations like the "Lala Martini." Sustainability is a core value—we source responsibly and implement eco-friendly practices in both the kitchen and the bar. "Lala" isn't just a restaurant; it's a community that appreciates culinary excellence, inviting you to savor the extraordinary in every bite, sip, and moment. Join us for a celebration of Italian cuisine, crafted with contemporary flair, and served in an ambiance that exudes romance.

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4. Isola Little Italy

4.6

Exceptional(769)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 12 times today

My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!

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5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(64)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—San Diego’s ultimate spot for great food, sports, and unforgettable vibes! Located in the heart of the Town and Country Hotel and Resort, right next to the pool and waterslide, we’re the perfect place to kick back and have a blast. Enjoy our famous Surf and Turf Nachos, Baja Tacos beer-battered with our signature Thelma Blonde brew, or one of our juicy burgers—all while relaxing on our cozy patio or by the fire pits with cushioned seating.Catch the big game on any of our 9 TVs or join us for live entertainment, from line dancing to trivia, karaoke, and DJ-led pool parties on the weekends. Swing by for Happy Hour, Game Day Specials, and enjoy 4-hour parking validation on us. Lapper Sport Bar + Kitchen—where good times and great food are always on tap!

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6. Wild Hare Bar Garden

4.2

Awesome(13)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Now Open! Take a trip down a "Rabbitville" hole at our whimsical rabbit themed bar and restaurant situated in a relaxing Garden atmosphere, located at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. We can't wait to meet you!

7. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(5098)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 111 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

8. Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(778)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Coronado

Booked 6 times today

Open for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations for Lunch are not accepted, however we do accept walk-ins!

Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Kensington

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Books + Records

2. Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

3. Lala

4. Isola Little Italy

5. Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen

6. Wild Hare Bar Garden

7. C-Level

8. Tavern

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