Ballast Point Little Italy

4.7

53 Reviews

$30 and under

Pub

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Ballast Point Brewing Company's research & development location in Little Italy with 25+ beers on tap, cider, hard kombucha, full wine list, and an eclectic New American menu. Our dedicated team of brewers constantly explore new tastes and techniques to create adventurous and GABF award winning beers. Just like our approach to beer, the kitchen only sources the best possible ingredients, including steroid and antibiotic free proteins, line-caught fish and local produce when available. Please note that our location is counter-style service and all orders are placed with our experienced beertenders. When you arrive on site for your reservation, please check in with the bar. Come for a flight of beer, enjoy a smash burger, fill a growler, or get a keg - whatever the reason, we'd love to see you.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 255-7213
Website
https://ballastpoint.com/location/littleitaly/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Miguel Valdez
Private party facilities
We offer private and semi-private event spaces. We have three semi-private cabanas on our patio which can host 15-20 guests each. We also offer The Kettle Room, a private space located in our brew house which can accommodate up to 40 guests. Email littleitaly@ballastpoint.com for more details.

Location
2215 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-1725
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
Ivy St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Semi-Private Cabana $300 Venue Rental
$300.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Our Semi-Private outdoor Cabana is available with $300 venue renal for the total duration of 2 hours. The cabanas are 330-500 sq. ft. and can accommodate 20 people max each can only reserve with a party size of 8, reception style. QR codes are located inside the cabana for contactless and convenient ordering. Thank you for considering Ballast Point for your event!

What 53 people are saying

Ballast Point Little Italy reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ballast Point Little Italy impresses with a "wonderful ambiance" and "great beer" selection. Guests appreciate the "excellent trivia night," friendly staff, and efficient service. While reservations can be tricky, the "great food" and lively atmosphere make it a favorite for group gatherings and family outings.

53 Reviews

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Cindy
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You can pick your noise level. It was a beautiful evening we sat outside on the patio. It was very nice.
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Karri VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We attend for trivia tuesday for a bite and some fun - the outdoor space and staff are fantastic, a welcoming place for all.
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Karri VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food and soild eats - trivia nites are a fun activity,
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Alessa
Omaha3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Only able to order at the bar, both food and drink. Forget trying to reserve a table… I was told sorry we don’t have it outside and then I had to ask for them to push tables together inside. It doesn’t seem very organized.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
These people are awesome. I’m originally from Chula Vista and I live in Long Beach because all of the work for my trade is in LA, and every time I come home, it’s experiences like the ones I have at Ballast Point that make me rethink just WTF am I doing with my life and why haven’t I came home yet? BP for life.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food. We reached out to change the reservations and the team was very responsive! Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my husbands bday . It was perfect . Our favorite beer
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our table wasn’t saved. Our reservation was for 5:15 and we weren’t seated until 5:50. This was only after we asked to talk to a manager. Food and location are great so it’s a bummer to not have good service.
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beardlesshipster
Indiana4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 20, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
No table service. We had a large group but couldn’t sit at a table. It’s under the flight path of SAN so loud, low flying planes every 10-20 min.
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Captain23
Los Angeles23 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was good except the kale salad. It was just all kale. The beets and squash were minimal and tasteless. Beers were great and burgers were solid.
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FAQs

Ballast Point Little Italy offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-7213.

Ballast Point Little Italy is rated 4.7 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ballast Point Little Italy

2215 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-1725

Additional information

Cross street
Ivy St
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Miguel Valdez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ballastpoint.com/location/littleitaly/
Phone number
(619) 255-7213
Private party facilities
We offer private and semi-private event spaces. We have three semi-private cabanas on our patio which can host 15-20 guests each. We also offer The Kettle Room, a private space located in our brew house which can accommodate up to 40 guests. Email littleitaly@ballastpoint.com for more details.

Ballast Point Little Italy

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Semi-Private Cabana $300 Venue Rental

Menu

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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