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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
727 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for fine wines
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
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 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 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amalfi Cucina Italiana in Carmel Valley offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "great ambiance." The live music, particularly by Roman Palacios, is a highlight and adds to the vibrant atmosphere. While service can vary, many find the staff attentive and professional. Patrons praise the "best pizza" and fresh pasta, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

727 Reviews
  1. Rosemarie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I don’t get it… this is the 2nd Italian restaurant in San Diego where I have ordered Linguine alle Vongole and was disappointed. My husband makes it better!!! However the Tortillini dish was superb!

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  2. Maria

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The tomato sauce was very bland. I tried a calzone once. It was huge but also bland tasting. My husband’s bolognese sauce was flavorful. The staff had a tendency to hover over you while you choose your tip

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  3. Scot

    San Diego

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was not our first time to Amalfi; and they did not disappoint. We arrived early, but no problem, we had a table in 2 minutes. The service was great, only o e thing- had to ask twice for hot water with lemon for my Beloved wife - other than that, perfect. The food was well prepared and came at an appropriate pace. Thank you so much for an enjoyable birthday dinner.

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  4. Lopez

    San Diego

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    -the "special" carbonara was not great. it was watered down creamy (no cream in carbonara!) and bland ...and it was a small portion. they charged $28! -the pepperoni pizza was ok. -the cacio e peppe was also watery and bland. -we used a gift certificate. the waiter looked at us like he didn't believe what we had. and he inspected it while literally physically hovering over our table and over me. -the food came out so fast we had barely gotten comfortable in our seats. -the busboys tried TWICE to take away my plate--and i was not done yet. -their overhead lighting is horrible. harsh. so bright. making things worse, the table tops are metal so the horrible light reflects.

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  5. Anand

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Decent service. Good location. Fair wine selection.

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  6. Tanya

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre... Carbonara pasta tasted nothing like it should. Boyfriend enjoyed the branzino.

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  7. Jeff

    Palm Springs

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Not the first and certainly will not be our last! Love Amalfi’s and especially the Wine Dinners!

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  8. Julie

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed our Cakebread wine dinner. The food and wine were excellent! The ambience was just ok however. We were all seated in the regular dining room and the music was so loud and it was very hard to hear the rep talk about the wines. They did finally get him a microphone. We’ve been to a number of other wine dinners at different restaurants and they have all been held in a private area. Also, we had to ask for more water several times as the wait staff was very busy. All in all in was a fun evening and we enjoyed our food and the wine pairing.

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  9. richard

    San Diego

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our local go to place for excellent upscale Italian dining. Staff is excellent from Italy. Adds to the ambience overall, a great experience every time.

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  10. Sam

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Giuseppe was a very good server.. his partner Vincenzo came over to check on us also.. Service by these guys was very good.. Food was a bit off.. the Lasagna was better on our last visit.. not consistent.. ambiance is very nice..

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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 727 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 12 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
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 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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