The Unknown Eater reviews The Old Spaghetti Factory in San Diego in 1981

In this edition of News 8's The Unknown Eater from the summer of 1981, our mystery diner headed to The Old Spaghetti Factory in Downtown San Diego. Located on Fifth Avenue in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the restaurant was popular every night of the week. The Eater's first thoughts on the eatery were all about the ambiance and charming decor. But of course, the focus was the food. Back then The Old Spaghetti Factory only served spaghetti, but The Eater was pleased with the pasta which came in about a dozen varieties and was served with salad, hot sourdough bread, a beverage and spumoni ice cream for dessert. The most expensive item on the menu came in at a whopping $5.95.
The restaurant has since expanded its menu and is still going strong in 2020, although it is temporarily closed as of mid-April due to the coronavirus pandemic. We can't wait to enjoy this spot when it re-opens!
Fun fact: The Old Spaghetti Factory is located in a building constructed in 1898 which was once home to a printing company - whatever that is. ;) www.cbs8.com/a...

[@gregoryagogo]

I remember eating in the trolley.

[@workbreaklounge3755]

I like the Lasagna and a Sunday Bloody Mary 😋! My favorite

[@alainmontoya5442]

8th wonder of the world....SAN DIEGO CLASSIC❤👍😎

[@troydante]

The best place to go after a day of Comic-Con ... !

[@katrinauribe8087]

Built .

[@katrinauribe8087]

Three days if 17 hours. Food handling.

[@HugsXO]

Oh my gosh this was always my favorite!!! As a kid I loved the smells and always wanted to eat in the trolly car. It was so sad when they closed this location😪

[@andreasmith5396]

It’s still open