CUCINA urbana is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

1. CUCINA urbana

9.1
505 Laurel St (at 5th Ave), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Park West · 172 tips and reviews

SoftubSoftub: Their pizza is made with only with the freshest ingredients; you'll taste the difference. Their rustic presentation is playful, and pleasing to the eyes.

Emily H.Emily Hayes: I had lunch there last week. Ambience, loved it. Cozy and rustic. Service, great. Food, out of this world. We split the squash blossoms, Brussels and lasagne. I'm still dreaming about them!!!

Bop DesignBop Design: Any Orrin Swift wine they have by the bottle - The Prisoner, Papillon, Saldo or Palermo. Pair that with the Forage Mushroom pizza and Caprese Salad. Delicious!

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

2. Bencotto Italian Kitchen

8.5
750 W Fir St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 109 tips and reviews

Luke W.Luke Wang: Get the lamb ragu with homemade pasta. Fantastically rustic yet delicately executed dish. Desserts are meh.

Laura S.Laura S: The pumpkin and artichoke/spinach raviolis are both to die for!

Deema M.Deema M: Great restaurant N Little Italy & probably the best italian restaurant N san diego,Their potato gnocchi with Ai Formagi creamy cheese sauce is extremely good! Penne Arabbiatta is delicious as well!

zpizza is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

3. zpizza

7.3
8657 Villa La Jolla Drive (at Nobel Dr.), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · La Jolla Village · 8 tips and reviews

Grrreta M.Grrreta M: Moroccan rustic pizza is amazing!

Sean S.Sean Solo: Decent slices in a pinch

D. G.D. G.: Veggie pizza is really good :-)

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

4. North Italia

8.9
7055 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Roger W.Roger Wong: They have a tasty brunch menu. Try the Pollo Fritto, which is their take on a country fried steak (but with chicken).

Sean M.Sean Miller: Chicken Parmesan is amazing!

glykaglyka: The sangría is AWESOME💕

Salvatore's Cucina Italiana is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

5. Salvatore's Cucina Italiana

8.3
750 Front St (W G St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Marina · 9 tips and reviews

MatMat: Get the triangle pasta w/shrimp & asparagus. Truly outstanding.

b a.b af: Authentic Italian atmosphere. Come early and bring the kids when it just opens.

Garry T.Garry Tan: Lobster ravioli and lasagna — fantastic!

Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

6. Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods

8.5
1036 7th Ave, San Diego, CA
Convenience Store · Central San Diego · 9 tips and reviews

Bobby M.Bobby Myers: Amazing craft beer selection with arguable the best prices in the city. Also a great bodega specializing in healthy food, wine, and spirits. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Jennifer J.Jennifer Juckett: Small store w Excellent wine, craft beer, healthy and gourmet snacks. Make it a pit stop on way home from office! No TJ/WF/grocery madness !

Jennifer V.Jennifer Van Grove: This downtown bodega has a surprising number of vegan treats!

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

7. North Italia

8.2
3715 Caminito Ct, San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Carmel Valley · 6 tips and reviews

Phil O.Phil Ohme: Amazing food, especially the all-beef meatballs and fresh-made pasta.

Ruslan F.Ruslan Fazlyev: Squid pasta is amazing, mussels are great, so is tomato/burrata bruschetta. Tried the calamari, would not recommend them. Great place overall

Juan L.Juan Lalinde: Amazing service! Super helpful with kids and the food is super tasty! I had the bolognese and it was scrumptious

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

8. Dobson's Bar & Restaurant

8.2
965 Broadway Cir, San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Horton Plaza · 15 tips and reviews

Susan K.Susan King: Bisque is thin but rich & yummy; Spare ribs are awesome! Pork chops were huge serving; crime bulee & cobbler were both fabulous

Kate M.Kate McCormley: If you're watching your carbs, ask for something "Pablo Style". My turkey burger was to die for!! (Yes I got fries. Don't judge me) :)

Kate M.Kate McCormley: Great place to stop for a power lunch. Service and food are excellent, and there are free newspapers for your reading pleasure. Love Dobsons!

Bernardo Winery is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

9. Bernardo Winery

8.5
13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA
Winery · 24 tips and reviews

Bridget W.Bridget Walton: Fun little day trip. Great wine and cute little shops to browse.

RFB Family FarmRFB Family Farm: There's a Farmers Market every Friday from 9am-Noon at the Bernardo Winery. Locally grown produce and artisan foods. Plus some specialty items. Come see us for Local Raw Honey!

Ross R.Ross Rizzo: $8 for 5 tastes and the wine is so good... cafe merit does great food too.

The Wine Lover is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

10. The Wine Lover

8.2
3968 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Wine Bar · Hillcrest · 19 tips and reviews

Kendra N.Kendra Norwood: Really romantic place, i like the music and their wine selection. Perfect place.

Lisa M.Lisa Merzwski: Monday nights there is live jazz (Duke's People). Jazz + $20 bottle of wine = happiness!!

Serge C.Serge Chable: Thinking of enjoying a bottle of Puligny-Montrachet from Jomain, anyone care to join me?

Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

11. Boomerangs Gourmet Burger Joint

7.1
4577 Clairemont Dr (at Clairemont Mesa Blvd), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · North Clairemont · 32 tips and reviews

Janine R.Janine Ramos: Head straight upstairs. Burgers are amazing, sides are rustic. Order a drink and mozzarella bricks or wings while you wait. Atmosphere is awesome! Sit at the bar with friends or make some new ones :)

Adrian L.Adrian Lau: I haven't ordered yet and I love this place. The sizeable selection of beers come in tall glasses. Get the create-your-own burgers, which have a million possibilities. Considerate and friendly service

Dan T.Dan Taylor: The burgers are made with the ingredients cooked into the meat...enough said, it's delicious!

Tender Greens is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

12. Tender Greens

8.9
4545 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA
Salad Restaurant · University City · 46 tips and reviews

lyza k.lyza king: OMG. All food here is fabulous. They catered my son's wedding and that was great too.

Dani K.Dani Kuzmanovic: Baby spinach simple salad is great! Same size as the big salads with less toppings

Adrian L.Adrian Lau: Check the specials board! Make sure to look at the brownies/cookies and housemade sodas too!

Tom Ham's Lighthouse is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

13. Tom Ham's Lighthouse

8.7
2150 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Midway District · 38 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Everitt: The crab blt and the view are incredible

Roger B.Roger Blake: Bar has GREAT view of harbor N skyline of SD. might b best in SD.

Michele S.Michele Santos: The baked potato is the size of a baby

Alexander's On 30th is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

14. Alexander's On 30th

8.1
3391 30th St (at Upas St), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Park · 22 tips and reviews

Erin P.Erin Pawlowski: Fantastic food, reasonable prices, great service & a beautiful back patio to make out date night complete. Especially loved my husband's tortellini and shrimp special. Can't wait to go back!

Monique P.Monique P.: $1 beers and $6 pizzas every Monday! Best service and cozy environment.

OceanOcean: If you're a dude watch your knees. Tables are small and chances are you will buck them unintentionally.

Solare Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria Lounge is one of The 15 Best Rustic Places in San Diego.

15. Solare Ristorante Italiano Pizzeria Lounge

8.5
2820 Roosevelt Rd (at Historic Decatur Rd), San Diego, CA
Italian Restaurant · Naval Training Center · 38 tips and reviews

Harold N.Harold Nicholls: Great lasagna and ossobuco. Fantastic cannolis. A little pricy but well worth it for the quality and wonderful flavors in all their dishes. If you want Denny's prices go to Denny's.

Alistair C.Alistair Croll: Ask Tommy to make you something creative at the bar. And definitely check out the wine list. The beef carpaccio is surprisingly light and a good palate cleanser. And get the ravioli!

Joey G.Joey G: This is one of my favorite casual delicious spots to eat and hang in NTC Liberty Station!! The owner and staff are the best. Enjoy!