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Vinarius, San Diego, CA

Vinarius

4.9
4.9
392 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Vinarius is an Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Little Italy San Diego. We offer an extensive wine list with wines coming from different regions of the world; the best meat and cheese board with Italian cured meats and different cheeses to pair with our wines. Our chef Alex makes homemade pasta enriched with our homemade sauces, entrees, pizza, different appetizers to choose from, and desserts that pair well with our port wines and after-dinner drinks. You definitely have to try our daily specials!
Our cozy full bar is also the perfect place to enjoy your drink and food while watching some sports!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 228-9930
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 392 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Best Service

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinarius offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic atmosphere," "amazing cuisine," and "outstanding service." Guests praise the "authentic Italian flavors" and extensive wine selection. The staff is "attentive and welcoming," creating a cozy, neighborhood vibe. Despite a few critiques, the majority find Vinarius to be a "gem in Little Italy," with "delicious food" and "superb hospitality."

392 Reviews
  1. tina

    VIP

    San Diego

    168 reviews

    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well, here I go again, bragging about this restaurant! If you are visiting San Diego and come to the Little Italy area, make sure you dine here! You will not be disappointed because everything about it pretty perfect: The service, the food and the cozy atmosphere will delight the senses!! Leave room for us, though.......... :)

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  2. Sharon

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the most amazing Italian dinner that we have experienced. The ambiance is warm and inviting. It felt more like we were dining in Guiseppe’s home. The service team made us feel special. We will be back!

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  3. Kim

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I've had in years. Excellent service. Above and beyond my expectations.

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  4. April

    VIP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience here! The service was excellent and the food was fantastic!

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  5. Darin

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giuseppe and staff are amazing at serving guests and treat you like you are in their home.

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  6. Julie

    VIP

    Charlotte

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grateful that prior Open Table reviews led us to this local spot. We arrived from the East Coast and booked for our New Year’s Eve dinner. Staff was attentive, food was delicious. Nice ambiance and quiet atmosphere to enjoy conversation.

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  7. Vicki

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great ! Was here for new years eve ( birthday celebration ) My only complaint is there is only 1 bathroom other than that is was 5⭐️ !

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  8. Julie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and tremendous ambience! Couldn’t have picked a nicer spot for New Year’s eve!

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  9. Justine

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous find. If we lived in the area it would be our regular spot. Everything was wonderful!

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  10. Dave

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently excellent and the service is friendly and efficient.

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FAQs

Vinarius offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 228-9930.

Vinarius is rated 4.9 stars by 392 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 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vinarius

1445 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2418

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Paid Parking across the street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Sicilian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    public lot available right in front of the restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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