Isola Little Italy

4.7

749 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Charming

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 555-4230
Website
http://www.isolapizzabar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Raffaele D’Alto/Massimo Tenino

Location
1526 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
Beech St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Polipo$14.00
charred octopus, kalamata, fingerling potatoes, celery, lemon, salsa verde
Olive Assortite$9.00
assorted olives, orange zest, rosemary, fennel pollen, focaccia
Barbabietole Marinate al Forno$12.00
oven roasted beets, sweet red onions, fresh stracciatella cheese bruschetta
Carpaccio di Bresaola$14.00
thin slices beef bresaola, arugula, parmigian cheese, EVOO, lemon
Burrata Mozzarella$13.00
creamy burrata, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil-olive oil, sea-salt
Pepate di Cozze*$16.00
steamed mussels, white wine, garlic, chile, light tomato sauce
Gamberetti alla Diavola$16.00
wood-fired shrimp, white wine, garlic, capers, kalamata, chile, tomato sauce, served on a bed of polenta
Cavoletti di Brussel$12.00
wood-fired brussel sprouts, spicy salame, calabrese chile, balsamic reduction
Peperoncini Verdi al Forno$11.00
wood-fired shishito peppers, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
Soup of the Day$8.00
please ask your server for our daily selection

Salumi-Formaggi: from Our Slicer

Prosciutto e Melone$15.00
prosciutto di parma, tuscan melon
Mozzarella Flights$18.00
bufala, fiordilatte, burrata, ricotta, stracciatella, garlic bruschetta
Salumi Misti Board$18.00
assorted artisan salumi, olives, parmigiano, garlic bruschetta

Salads: Local + Sustainable

Insalata Mista$10.00
baby greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula e Parma$12.00
arugula, parmigiano reggiano, shaved crimini mushrooms, lemon dressing
Verdure al Forno$14.00
wood roasted vegetables, goat cheese, garlic confit, bagna-cauda dressing on the side

Bruschette: House-Made Focaccia Bread

Pomodoro Fresco$9.00
vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic
Burrata e Carciofini$14.00
fresh burrata, artichokes, lemon aioli, capers, prosciutto, basil

Pasta: Pasta Dish

Penne al Ragu'$18.00
slowly braised bolognese beef ragú, parmigian cheese
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$17.00
oven baked potatoes gnocchi, tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella cheese, eggplant, parmigiano cheese, fresh basil

Secondi Piatti: Main Dish

Salmone*$23.00
roasted salmon, mixed roasted vegetables, potatoes
Tagliata di Manzo*$25.00
wood-fired flat iron steak, broccoli rabe, fingerling potatoes, balsamic reduction

Pizze Rosse: Red Sauce & Mozzarella + "00"

Margherita$13.00
mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil
Margherita DOP$18.00
mozzarella di bufala DOP, tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Sardenaira Ligure$13.00
ligurian style thicker pizza, tomato sauce, anchovies, olives, garlic, oregano
Quattro Stagioni$17.00
speck prosciutto, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Prosciutto Cotto e Funghi$16.00
mozzarella, rosemary ham, mushrooms, tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese
Salsiccia$16.00
fennel sausage, red onions, mushrooms, tomato sauce, mozzarella
Parmigiana e Spek$16.00
eggplant, tomato sauce, smoke mozzarella, spek prosciutto, parmigiano cheese
Salamino Piccante$17.00
spicy salame, mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano cheese
Quattro Carni$19.00
fennel sausage, salame spicy, pancetta, guanciale, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Mozzarella Affumicata, e Peperoncini$16.00
smoked mozzarella, spicy cherry peppers, tomato sauce, parmigiano cheese

Pizze Bianche: Mozzarella + "00" Flour

Prosciutto e Arugula$17.00
parma prosciutto, mozzarella, panna, arugula, truffle oil, parmigiano
Burrata e Pomodorini$17.00
burrata cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh oregano, sea-salt, basil
Asparagi e Brie$17.00
brie cheese, mozzarella, shaved asparagus, parmigiano cheese, truffle honey
Arugula con l'Uovo$17.00
mozzarella, parmigiano, panna, truffle oil, farm egg, arugula, crispy pancetta
Broccoli Rabe e Salsiccia$17.00
broccoli rabe, fennel sausage, chile calabrese, mozzarella, ricotta salata
Funghi$17.00
mushrooms, mozzarella, taleggio cheese, speck prosciutto
Ortolana Vegetariana$17.00
eggplant, zucchini, broccoli, olives, bell pepper, mozzarella, fontina cheese
Quattro Formaggi$16.00
mozzarella, parmigiano, gorgonzola cheese, fontina, fresh basil

Vino

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Bollicine: Sparkling

Prosecco, Nino Franco, DOCG, Valdobiadene
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Rose`, Lamberti, NV, Veneto
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Moscato d'Asti, D'ampess, 2016
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00

Bianco: White & Rose

Arneis, Hortensia, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Chardonnay, Caldora, Terre di Chieti, 2017
- Bottle$34.00
Rose`, Frico, Piemonte, 2017
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00
Pinot Grigio, Scarpetta, Friuli-Venezia, 2018
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Gradis'ciutta, Collio, 2015
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Vermentino, Audarya, Sardegna, 2018
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$50.00
Pecorino, Umani Ronchi, IGT, Abruzzo, 2017
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Educato, Doc, Piemonte, 2018
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$56.00
Soave, Pieropan, Veneto, 2017
- Bottle$35.00

Vino della Casa

Rosso Piemonte: Family Winery

Barbera d'Alba, Monpiano, Pietro Rinaldi, 2018
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$48.00
Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Bricco Cichetta, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$65.00
Barbaresco, San Cristoforo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$78.00
Nebbiolo, Argante, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$60.00
Dolcetto d'Alba, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Barolo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013
- Bottle$98.00

Rosso Toscana, Marche, Piemonte: Red

Sangiovese, Carpazo, Toscana, 2018
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$34.00
Chianti Classico, Borgo Scoperto, Tuscany, 2017
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Super Tuscan, IL Fauno, Tuscany, 2016
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$56.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, Arceno, Siena, 2016
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$52.00
Montepulciano, Podere, Abruzzo, 2018
- Bottle$34.00
Brunello di Montalcino, la Glera, Toscana, 2014
- Bottle$100.00

Rosso Veneto, Friuli, Trentino: Red

Cabernet Sauvignon, Fantinel, DOC, Friuli, 2016
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$46.00
Pinot Noir, Cave des Onze, Valle d'Aosta, 2017
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Amarone, Domenico Fraccaroli, DOCG, Veneto, 2011
- Bottle$110.00
Valpolicella, Giuseppe Lonardi, Sicilia, 2017
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00

Rosso Sicilia, Puglia, Sardegna, California: Red

Primitivo, Polvanera, IGT, Puglia 2018
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Nero d'Avola, Cantine Cellaro Luma, Sicilia, 2018
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$34.00
Etna Rosso, Costanzo, Sicilia, 2017
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00

Birra

Peroni$7.00
Shock Top Belgian White$7.00
Moretti Bionda$6.00
Moretti Rossa$6.00
Sculpin IPA$8.00
Hardland Hazy IPA$8.00
Menabrea Amber$7.00

What 749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Isola Little Italy is a charming spot celebrated for its "authentic Napoli style wood fire pizza" and delightful ambiance. Guests appreciate the "wonderful" food and diverse wine selection, making it a favorite for both intimate dinners and large gatherings. While service has mixed reviews, the food consistently pleases.

749 Reviews

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Krista
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best pizza in town!! Great service. Went twice in one week.
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Mike
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Food……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Karen
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The happy hour menu is fantastic and the service was great! We celebrated a birthday and really enjoyed our meal.
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Eve
Fort Lauderdale
161 reviews
vip
5.0
161 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Isola has unbelievably authentic Italian pizzas, fresh salads, great wine, & friendly service! We love its casual chic vibe & consistent food!
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meredith
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought a big group here at a conference. They were incredibly accommodating and service was spot on. Pizza and wine were delicious.
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Gary
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were told the Margherita pizza was the best in San Diego. It was! Absolutely wonderful. We also had shishito peppers. They needed to be cooked a little more and have more salt, but were still good. The olive bowl was average. Not pitted, but served with bread. The pizza was worth it though!
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Mark
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came in for the happy hour, definitely one of the best in town! Great service, amazing napoletan pizza! Definitely coming back!!
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Luz
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I recently visited Isola to celebrate an anniversary and was excited to try their pizza, which I had heard great things about. While the pizza didn’t disappoint—delicious, with a perfect crust—the overall experience was pretty frustrating due to the service. We weren’t offered water after sitting there for 15 minutes and when we finally ordered a Pelligrino it was luke warm. Our server barely made an appearance after taking our order. We sat for the entire meal without anyone checking in on us. No refills, no follow-up to see if we needed anything else—just completely absent. The real star of the night was the food runner, who stepped in more than our actual server, making sure our dishes were brought out promptly and even helping with a couple of things our server should have handled. It’s a shame because the food itself was great, but service plays a huge role in the dining experience. I expected better and left feeling pretty disappointed. Hopefully, management takes note and improves the attention given to customers.
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RAFFY
San Francisco
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good! Pizza was excellent! My only issue was the clenliness of tables/chairs- sorry!
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Stephanie
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great perfect for adults. We had kids in tow and the pizza was a little sophisticated for their taste. No kids menu so your best option is probably the penne Ragu.
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FAQs

Isola Little Italy offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Isola Little Italy also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 555-4230.

Isola Little Italy is rated 4.7 stars by 749 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1526 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross street
Beech St.
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 2:30 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raffaele D’Alto/Massimo Tenino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.isolapizzabar.com/
Phone number
(619) 555-4230

Isola Little Italy

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Margherita

Tagliata

Porchetta

Antipasti: Wood-Fired Oven

Polipo$14.00

Olive Assortite$9.00

Barbabietole Marinate al Forno$12.00

Carpaccio di Bresaola$14.00

Burrata Mozzarella$13.00

Pepate di Cozze*$16.00

Gamberetti alla Diavola$16.00

Cavoletti di Brussel$12.00

Peperoncini Verdi al Forno$11.00

Soup of the Day$8.00

Salumi-Formaggi: from Our Slicer

Prosciutto e Melone$15.00

Mozzarella Flights$18.00

Salumi Misti Board$18.00

Salads: Local + Sustainable

Insalata Mista$10.00

Arugula e Parma$12.00

Verdure al Forno$14.00

Bruschette: House-Made Focaccia Bread

Pomodoro Fresco$9.00

Burrata e Carciofini$14.00

Pasta: Pasta Dish

Penne al Ragu'$18.00

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$17.00

Secondi Piatti: Main Dish

Salmone*$23.00

Tagliata di Manzo*$25.00

Pizze Rosse: Red Sauce & Mozzarella + "00"

Margherita$13.00

Margherita DOP$18.00

Sardenaira Ligure$13.00

Quattro Stagioni$17.00

Prosciutto Cotto e Funghi$16.00

Salsiccia$16.00

Parmigiana e Spek$16.00

Salamino Piccante$17.00

Quattro Carni$19.00

Mozzarella Affumicata, e Peperoncini$16.00

Pizze Bianche: Mozzarella + "00" Flour

Prosciutto e Arugula$17.00

Burrata e Pomodorini$17.00

Asparagi e Brie$17.00

Arugula con l'Uovo$17.00

Broccoli Rabe e Salsiccia$17.00

Funghi$17.00

Ortolana Vegetariana$17.00

Quattro Formaggi$16.00

Vino

Bollicine: Sparkling

Prosecco, Nino Franco, DOCG, Valdobiadene

Rose`, Lamberti, NV, Veneto

Moscato d'Asti, D'ampess, 2016

Bianco: White & Rose

Arneis, Hortensia, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017

Chardonnay, Caldora, Terre di Chieti, 2017

Rose`, Frico, Piemonte, 2017

Pinot Grigio, Scarpetta, Friuli-Venezia, 2018

Sauvignon Blanc, Gradis'ciutta, Collio, 2015

Vermentino, Audarya, Sardegna, 2018

Pecorino, Umani Ronchi, IGT, Abruzzo, 2017

Chardonnay, Educato, Doc, Piemonte, 2018

Soave, Pieropan, Veneto, 2017

Vino della Casa

Rosso Piemonte: Family Winery

Barbera d'Alba, Monpiano, Pietro Rinaldi, 2018

Barbera d'Alba Superiore, Bricco Cichetta, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016

Barbaresco, San Cristoforo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013

Nebbiolo, Argante, Pietro Rinaldi, 2016

Dolcetto d'Alba, Pietro Rinaldi, 2017

Barolo, Pietro Rinaldi, 2013

Rosso Toscana, Marche, Piemonte: Red

Sangiovese, Carpazo, Toscana, 2018