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Isola Little Italy, San Diego, CA

Isola Little Italy

4.6
4.6
769 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele D’Alto/Massimo Tenino
  • Delivery & takeout

What 769 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Isola Little Italy offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing pizza" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the "wonderful ambiance" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the gnocchi and burrata. Though some mention service inconsistencies, the atmosphere and flavors make it a "must-visit" spot in Little Italy.
769 Reviews
  1. Keela VIP

    Las Vegas18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pizza and wine list! Thanks for getting 8 of us at one table!

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  2. LyndaS

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the pizza here it was delicious! Service was great and our server gave us great recommendations! We also had gnocchi and loved it!!

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  3. Joe VIP

    San Diego36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food and drinks. Recommend the Espresso Martini. We also had the beet bruschetta, spicy pizza and the calzone, all of which were delicious!

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  4. Cynthia VIP

    Charleston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was amazing! Service was great too. Highly recommend.

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  5. Raquel VIP

    Baja California13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Isola is a fantastic spot in Little Italy! My party of four and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. We began with the burrata as an appetizer, which was rich and creamy. Our waiter, Alexandri, treated us exceptionally well, making us feel special and welcomed. The Tuscany wine we ordered was outstanding, as always. For the main course:    •   My friend ordered the gnocchi (potato-based pasta) and kindly shared a piece with us—it was delicious.    •   Another friend had the eggplant parmigiana, which he also shared, and it was incredibly flavorful.    •   My salmon, cooked in the wood oven with vegetables, was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.    •   My husband ordered the steak, and it was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. To finish, we had the chocolate budino with caramel and sea salt, and it was pure indulgence! Overall, Isola never disappoints—the food, service, and atmosphere make it a must-visit in Little Italy!

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  6. Armand VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was non-existent. Long waits for drinks, appetizers and food. Fish was not fresh. I was very disappointed with the whole experience. Especially that we had no service interaction for 30 minutes as we waited for our main dishes.

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  7. JESSE

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good food and good experience considering the limitations with outside seating.

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  8. Janet

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place, I come here every time I visit my daughter.

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  9. Soi VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our pizza crust on a pizza was burnt. Our server never refilled our waters.

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  10. Melissa

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Ask for some marinara on the side. It’s delicious and a must for dipping pizza crust.

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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 4.6 stars by 769 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
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Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Isola Little Italy

1526 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raffaele D’Alto/Massimo Tenino
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
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