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Restaurant front overlooking an intersection - Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA

Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley

4.6
4.6
738 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Welcome to Amalfi Cucina Italiana, San Diego’s newest Italian Restaurant! Our menu focuses on a modern approach to classic Italian cuisine using cheeses, breads and meats from local food artisans, and fresh ingredients from local sources. Amalfi is a place to come together with family and indulge in great food together. Come join us in our socially-distanced indoor dining space or dine Al Fresco on our outdoor patio.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 461-0622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Marcello Avitabile
  • Catering
    We do offer catering. Get in touch with us by visiting www.amalficucinaitaliana.com/contact/ and we'll be delighted to help you with your inquiry.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Check www.amalficucinaitaliana.com/carmelvalley/ for more details.
  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Parking details
    Free Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 738 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Carmel Valley offers "authentic Italian dishes" with a "beautiful ambiance" and "fantastic service." Known for its "amazing pizza" and "live music" on Wednesdays, this restaurant provides a delightful dining experience. Highlights include gluten-free options and wine dinners. Consistently praised, it's a "favorite" for many patrons.

738 Reviews
  1. Evelyn

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great warm Italian restaurant in Carmel Valley. Food always good and a cut above. Atmosphere is fabulous!

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  2. David

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time being there. I took my wife for our anniversary. Live music, very nice Italian music. I do not think that I have ever had a better Pasta dish before last night. Everything was excellent.

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  3. Helen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good. Romano salad and beopolitano was delicious. The seabass special was dry and too much sauce which wasn’t very flavorful. Music was on too loud. Overall ok but pricey for the experience.

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  4. Maureen

    VIP

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They are apparently known for pizza. It would be nice if they were a little more generous with toppings. We ordered special of week & on 2 pieces I ate didn’t find any pork which was the advertised special but plenty of potato . This happened also last time we ordered. Pizza is on expensive side so it would be nice to have a little more ingredients

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  5. Jeanne

    VIP

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were both very good. Looking forward to trying out more of their dishes.

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  6. Wyatt

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love this restaurant. We come here about once a week and the service and food is always fantastic. It’s probably once of the most authentic Italian restaurants we’ve been to (my wife used to live in Italy). They also have live music every Wednesday which is also amazing.

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  7. Les

    VIP

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve dinner time very busy. Service went smoothly. Food was excellent as always. Thanks

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  8. McLean

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian Restaurant in San Diego! Authentic dishes prepared perfectly. Great service. One of our favorites.

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  9. Martha

    VIP

    San Diego

    88 reviews

    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gennaro is a gem to have as a server. We first met him at the Amalfi in San Marcos and we love his knowledge and service. The food was good, but I have had better bolognese. This time it was too bland and not very flavorful. I should have stuck to the pizza. We had pasta with clam sauce, eggplant parmesan, chicken milanese/parmesan and of course the pasta bolognese. We also ordered the tuna and artichoke appetizers. All were very good.

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  10. Renee

    VIP

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They had Gluten Free Lobster Ravioli and that is all I have to say about that. (Chef’s kiss) I will be back.

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FAQs

Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 461-0622.

Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley is rated 4.6 stars by 738 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 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Amalfi Cucina Italiana - Carmel Valley

5980 Village Way# B106, San Diego, CA 92130-2408

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carmel Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcello Avitabile
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 461-0622
  • Catering
    We do offer catering. Get in touch with us by visiting www.amalficucinaitaliana.com/contact/ and we'll be delighted to help you with your inquiry.
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Check www.amalficucinaitaliana.com/carmelvalley/ for more details.
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