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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy.

The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.

Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

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Executive chef: Accursio Lota

From the OpenTable editors: At this colorful Italian restaurant, even the light fixtures are styled like pasta shapes. That delicious backdrop sets the stage for chef Accursio Lota’s soulful Sicilian dishes; many of his pastas are based on a special mix of flours made with ancient grains from Italy, including spaghettoni with seafood carbonara, plus thoughtful gluten-free and vegan options.

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Location
2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146
Phone number
(619) 573-6159
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
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Experiences

Easter Feast
$82.00 per person
Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
This Easter, we invite you to join us for a special tasting menu that celebrates the culinary traditions of Sicily, where Chef Accursio was born. Offered alongside our regular menu, this family-style dining experience will give you the unique opportunity to enjoy a traditional Easter dinner from Accursio’s own family table, bringing the flavors of the island to your plate.

What 669 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Cori Pastificio Trattoria is a quintessential Italian dining experience in San Diego. Guests rave about the "delicious spring tasting menu," "outstanding service," and "authentic Sicilian dishes." The restaurant offers a "cozy atmosphere" with a "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Patrons particularly enjoy the "amazing pasta," "creative cocktails," and "excellent wine list."

669 Reviews

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Fulvio VIP
San Diego15 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, the food was great. Reminded me of the flavors from Sicily. The staff was accommodating and courteous. The only inconvenience I had was, needing to wash my hands before and after dinner, with only one washroom available waiting in line.
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
La comida es muy rica, pero los precios un poco elevados. Los platos tienen un toque de creatividad pero no son notablemente más ricos que sus análogos tradicionales. Tampoco son abundantes. El ambiente es muy lindo. No se si se justifica pagar más. Depende de cada uno. La pasta estuvo demasiado cocida para mi gusto.
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JaclynH
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and friendly staff. The food was delicious. The portions are on the small side (compared to your average American restaurant), so you can comfortably try a starter, main, and dessert without feeling too full. Really fun combos such as wagyu steak with a subtle shaved dark chocolate. Can’t wait to return!
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Nadine
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cori never disappoints! The incredible homemade pasta is a mouthful of goodness. The cuisine is always over the top, delicious and delivered in a delightful manner. The service is always thoughtful and extremely friendly. Dinner at Cori feels like you are part of a loving Italian family who truly cares about the quality of your experience.
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Lisa VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this place! The staff are warm, welcoming, and very experienced. The food is unique and delicious. Parking is a drag (anywhere in this neighborhood) but we find the evening worth it!
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MatthewS
Cancun4 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived near closing and were treated very well. Our server, Lena, was great and answered all of questions. Food was excellent. Ordered four appetizers and two pasta dishes. Loved everything.
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Jon VIP
San Diego41 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent execution of all dishes. Creative while still rooted in authenticity. Service was perfect and attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous, we'll be back and also will recommend. Great food and great service
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Lawrence VIP
San Diego22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an Italian gem this is! The food is a gourmet's delight and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The chef owner was present during our meal and pitched in to help wherever needed. Can't wait to go back.
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Jkpatter VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there, and the food and service were both outstanding. We'll certainly be back!
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FAQs

Cori Pastificio Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 573-6159.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 669 OpenTable diners.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Cori Pastificio Trattoria

2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146

Additional information

Phone number
(619) 573-6159
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Gift card

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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Easter Feast

Menu

What 669 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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