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Operacaffe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

1. Operacaffe

8.1
835 4th Avenue (btwn E & F St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gaslamp · 20 tips and reviews

Dustin B.Dustin Bellew: This place is fantastic! scratch made pastas and breads, try the mushroom raviolis in the truffle cream sauce, it's amazing.

Thomas R.Thomas Robertson: The mushroom ravioli with vodka sauce is amazing!

Alejandro D.Alejandro Dezag: Very afforable prices! And the best pasta, calamari and bread i ever had!

Arrivederci Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

2. Arrivederci Ristorante

8.4
3845 4th Ave, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Hillcrest · 61 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Smith: Lobster ravioli with saffron cream sauce was delicious. Very good Italian food located in hillcrest

Sunny S.Sunny Singh: Make reservations on weekends. Get the filet mignon it's most excellent.

JalapenoJJalapenoJ: Pork ossobuco! Best Italian dish I've ever eaten. Very rich. Worth it!

The Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

3. The Joint

8.6
4902 Newport Ave (at Cable St), San Diego, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Sara A.Sara Anderson: AMAZING SUSHI!! The lemon basil roll was my favorite! Also, they call white sauce "garlic cream sauce" here.. Weird.

Benjamin B.Benjamin Banner: Great sushi here. Everything I had was great...especially the roll topped with beef.

Trevor C.Trevor Carlson: "The Joint" sushi roll is one of the best ever.

Bleu Boheme is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

4. Bleu Boheme

8.3
4090 Adams Ave (at Kensington Dr), San Diego, CA
French Restaurant · Kensington · 39 tips and reviews

Naima F.Naima Finnie: Try the Mushroom ravioli in cream sauce - Served on a bed of fresh spinach!

Arturo P.Arturo Perzabal: Best French Restaurant in San Diego CA, everything is delicious... All Mussels with fries out of this world...

Matt S.Matt Salazar: Free parking in the back.

IKEA is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

5. IKEA

8.7
2149 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Mission Valley East · 126 tips and reviews

myskrysmyskrys: Get the 15pc Swedish Meatball plate; it comes with with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and lingonberries. Now only $3.99 (vs. $4.99)!

Jonathan M.Jonathan Moran: Great tasting (and cheap) cinnamon buns!

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: My furniture tends to be more "tribal heirloom," but I will say the sködetruska is a nice addition to my weekend cigar room.

Parma - Cucina Italiana is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

6. Parma - Cucina Italiana

8.3
3850 5th Ave (at University), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Hillcrest · 3 tips and reviews

Francesca La Fra G.Francesca La Fra Giuliani: Great food and service! I had Penne with smoked salmon and it was fabulous . Best italian in town. Can’t wait to go back

FrancescoFrancesco: If you wanna taste the real italian food you MUST go there! The food is excellent and the price is right. Stylish and unique.

Leo p.Leo parma: Ottimo posto dove mangiare vero Italiano. La lasagna era buonissima. Lo staff gentilissimo. The best Italian restaurant in San Diego. Grazie!

Bistro Pazzo is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

7. Bistro Pazzo

8.4
7930 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, CA
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Juanjo P.Juanjo Prado: The calamari and the spaghetti alla bolognese were amazing! My wifa had the meatballs and she loved them too.

Buzz E.Buzz Eaton: Best Italian food ever. Lasagna was amazing yummmmm

L K.L K: Reasonably priced Italian dinner. Nice neighborhood spot! Friendly.

Albert's Fresh Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

8. Albert's Fresh Mexican Food

8.6
1177 C St (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 11 tips and reviews

Joey G.Joey G: Everything is made Fresh! Love this place! Efren always make you feel very welcome. I recommend everyhting on the menu!

Shannon H.Shannon Hammell: Get the chicken burrito with both cheese and guac.

Sarah H.Sarah Hawatmeh: Carna asada Burrito

Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

9. Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant

8.6
6690 Mission Gorge Rd (at Zion Ave), San Diego, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Allied Gardens · 6 tips and reviews

George R.George Roland: Try the fried apple burrito for desert

Chuck B.Chuck Berry: Best taco I've ever had

SuzieSuzie: The Cadillac Margaritas are Awesome!!

George's at The Cove is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

10. George's at The Cove

8.9
1250 Prospect St (at Ivanhoe Ave), La Jolla, CA
New American Restaurant · Village · 221 tips and reviews

Kristen H.Kristen Haas: Sat in the middle level because we thought it'd be too hot on the roof. Nice environment, small. Fish tacos were so tasty! Topped with mango salsa & an avocado cream sauce!

Brian C.Brian Cotter: Make a reservation, this place is popular! Also, try the mussels as a starter, they're great

Nation's Restaurant NewsNation's Restaurant News: Fish tacos are a landmark dish in San Diego, and chef Trey Foshee wanted to celebrate that heritage with this menu item. Read more.

The Market by Buon Appetito is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

11. The Market by Buon Appetito

8.0
1605 India St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Grocery Store · Little Italy · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer J.Jennifer Juckett: Salads, lasagnas and more from Buon Appetito next door. And produce, and wine, and bread and pasta. What more could you need?!

TJTJ: Try the Filet Mignon - Gorgonzola crusted

Jennifer J.Jennifer Juckett: They have salads, lasagnas and more from Buon Appetito next door. Take some home!

Counterpoint is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

12. Counterpoint

8.5
830 25th St (at F St.), San Diego, CA
Wine Bar · Golden Hill · 26 tips and reviews

Dougie F.Dougie Fresh: Try the Cauliflower and Large Brussel Sprouts - These starters are awesome.

Anthony H.Anthony Hartsock: In my humble opinion, Counterpoint is the best local watering hole around those parts (and many other parts as well). Friendly and fast service paired with great beer, wine, and a light fare menu mak

Peggy G.Peggy Gartin: Excellent cheese plates and more taps than you would think could fit in such a small place.

Girard Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

13. Girard Gourmet

8.6
7837 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
Café · 28 tips and reviews

Alli S.Alli S: all of the food here is amazing- and you can't go wrong with the veggie lasagna!!

La Jolla Blue BookLa Jolla Blue Book: They daily post their soups of the day on FB!

John B.John B: try a cowboy cookie!

The Old Spaghetti Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

14. The Old Spaghetti Factory

7.9
275 Fifth Ave. (at K St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Gaslamp · 84 tips and reviews

Annalisa A.Annalisa Adams: Try the Spinach Tortellini with half clam half cream sauce. It's been my family traditional order since I was 5.

Claudia Janette R.Claudia Janette Renteria Marrufo: Fettuccine with alfredo sauce, brocoli and chicken. Was delicious! With pink wine from San Francisco.

مشعلمشعل: What amazing restaurant !!

Pizza Nova is one of The 15 Best Places for Cream Sauce in San Diego.

15. Pizza Nova

8.7
5050 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 28 tips and reviews

Tonya R.Tonya R: The Chicken Tequila Fettuccine is absolutely amazing. Great service, and they deliver as well.

Bort R.Bort R: Definitely try the garlic balls

Cheryl G.Cheryl Gaughan: Lunch specials get you a salad and either a small pizza or small pasta. Turkey sandwich is great; bread is made there. Add bacon and avocado!