TOP THINGS TO DO IN LITTLE ITALY SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA | Travel Guide

Visit Little Italy in San Diego - Explore the many restaurants, bars, piazzas, gelato shops around San Diego's most culinary and cultural neighborhoods.
Jaycation visits Little Italy and checks out Mona Lisa Italian Foods, Piazza della Famiglia, India Street, Pappalecco and Extraordinary Desserts!
If you are into great cuisine and the arts, Little Italy is the perfect place to visit!
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Places Visited in Little Italy San Diego
Mona Lisa Italian Foods 2061 India St, San Diego
Little Italy Food Hall 550 W Date St Suite B, San Diego
Nolita Hall 2305 India St, San Diego
Juniper and Ivy 2228 Kettner Blvd, San Diego
Pappalecco Gelato 1602 State St, San Diego
Extraordinary Desserts 1430 Union St, San Diego
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[@Jovanny8Soccer]

I'm two hours away from leaving Orange County and heading over to SD/Little Italy for the weekend - perfect timing! You've heavily influenced our iterniary for Saturday. Thank you!

[@Jaycation]

Nice! I hope you had a great saturday

[@dilbertdillions3583]

Mozzarella ain’t vegan bro lol! Sando Looks delicious tho!!

[@alangoldman553]

Best pizza in San Diego is at Landini’s Pizzeria in little Italy. Bronx Pizza close 2nd

[@Jaycation]

nice call! I featured both on my ny pizza vid!

[@Tattoosbyt619]

Filippi’s pizza is one of the OG spots in little Italy!!!

[@Jaycation]

Sure is! I used to go to Filippi's in Scripps Mesa after baseball games as a kid. An SD Staple!

[@CK-qp2ed]

Shout out for bucatini😋

[@Jaycation]

I love the Bucatini All'amatriciana!

[@jjoncunningham721]

You made me homesick for my hometown San Diego (born and raised). I've been watching a lot of you and Sam the Cooking Guy. It really helps me through my days here in Texas. Keep up the great work you care doing.

[@Jaycation]

Shout out to you in Texas holding it down for Native San Diegans! I want to meet Sam the Cooking Guy and interview him!

[@jjoncunningham721]

@@Jaycation My local friends say that he can be spotted at Not Not Tacos or Graze several times a week. You can also drop an email to him on [e-mail] (I think). Google can probably help. Please keep making me homesick brother. I'll be back to stay one day.

[@vincecruz9723]

Head up. Sam the Cooking Guy is not from San Diego.... He's a transplant that's doing great. 👍🏾

[@donaldperez7981]

I too have visited San Diego in the past; and you did an excellent job in putting this video together! However, with all due respect, you missed pronounced a couple of establishments names. "Isola" is not pronounced Eye soh lah, but rather it's pronounced: Eee soh lah with translates to Island in Italian. As far as "Filippi's" Restaurant, the oldest, and busiest Italian Restaurant down there you almost got it right @ 4:04 but nailed it when you actually approached the Restaurant. As far as "Civico 1845", it's not pronounced Seh veee coh, but rather it's pronounced: "Cheee veh coh" 1845. As far as "Bencotto" it's not pronounced: Ben coh toh, but rather, it's pronounced: Ben cohth tho. With translates to well cooked. I'm not trying to put you down; before I did the same exact thing years ago until I was corrected by the locals. And like I said, you did an excellent job! 👍👍

[@stuartmiller9648]

Booked a vacation from Scotland to SD in 2025.....staying in gaslamp,never been before...love this video....looks so cool!!!!!

[@leonardoluga5434]

LITTLE EATALY SAN DIEGO PASTA PASTA

[@Jaycation]

Love Pasta and italian food!

[@IronMkT682]

How much is the median price of a condo in Little Italy?

[@Jaycation]

I think Danny mentioned it was around 750K if i remember correctly... its definitely on the pricier side!

[@MovingtoSanDiego278]

Its $562k in Little Italy :-) it tends to trend higher if you're looking at Downtown as a whole.

[@MovingtoSanDiego278]

Salt and Straw is my favorite spot in Little Italy. Love going out there for farmers markets, happy hours, overall good vibes. Keep em coming!

[@Jaycation]

such a great spot for ice cream! Dude i need to check out the farmers markets more... seems like people want to see them.

[@MovingtoSanDiego278]

@@Jaycation A tour of all the farmers markets in San Diego? Literally one of my favorite things to do!

[@agerman135]

@@MovingtoSanDiego278 I just move to Chula Vista. Where can I go for farmer’s market?

[@MovingtoSanDiego278]

@@agerman135 Every Thursday: Fruits, vegetables, food, flowers, crafts and more. Downtown Chula Vista, between Center and Third Avenue; 3-7 p.m

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU FILLIPES ITIAL RESTAURANT!!!! I LOVE YOUT MEATBALL SANDWHICH!!!!

[@foreverlovesophie]

I live 1 1/2. From San Diego , but haven’t been to little Italy . Thank for this video ! Are there any museums in little Italy and hotels are there ?

[@eveangeles2769]

I can’t believe you don’t know where Filippis .. you should really do a linguine clams over there.. nothing like it. !!

[@eveangeles2769]

Mona Lisa.. ehhh!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

TOTALLY AWSOME VIDEO JAYCATION. I LOVE EVRYTHING. THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED A LOT.

[@Logar-cousin]

Like 24 I love this place little Italy, I have been over there the sandwich are delicious 😋

[@Jaycation]

so great!

[@tinadaugherty9073]

Burrito Boyz is somewhere in San Deigo. Check that little resturant out.

[@erikanunez4621]

Yey, I was there on 02/05/21

[@Jaycation]

Nice! Did you have a good time?

[@erikanunez4621]

Yes, we went to Balboa Park and to Little Italy. Thanks to you for the ideas.

[@jellydonutsrule]

I love it there in Little Italy. One of my favorite places in all of San Diego. Thanks for sharing it with the world.

[@Jaycation]

Of course! You have great taste in neighborhoods!

[@HereBeBarr]

Ive heard of this area but haven’t gone yet!

[@Jaycation]

looks like i have plenty of places to take u when u visit!

[@snortingsmarties8363]

So in Little Italy there's also a really cool store called Love and Aesthetics. Its on Fir Street. It has a sorta gothic vibe but they sell anything from jewelry to decor. The owner is a really nice guy too. I've been to the store a few times and bought some jewelry there so thought I'd recommend it.

[@Jaycation]

Thanks for sharing! I see a lot of people read the comments for suggestions so someone will read this and it will eventually come in use!

[@mariom5480]

Great taste Jay at Mona Lisa's... A #2 is all I ever ordered there. I'm hungry now.😁😁😷

[@Jaycation]

That is great that you have your favorite at Mona Lisa's! Sometimes thats all you need!

[@Art-hm6uu]

King and Queen restaurant in Little Italy Mexican restaurant good food good margaritas

[@star_platinum2821]

will you be doing a video on the hotels in the downtown area?

[@Jaycation]

yes would love to! Working on getting the attention of a few hotels.

[@adam_da_2024_official]

San Diego is awesome 👏🇮🇹🇺🇸 🇲🇽

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job jay

[@Jaycation]

thanks as always man!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

No problem jay

[@agerman135]

Where is that parking $5 parking garage located at? I can never find any parking in Little Italy

[@dii-N-sd]

Me either. I usually take Lyft/Uber.

[@byronheath2800]

The Crack Shack is one of my favorite places to eat in all of San Diego!

[@makeupluva6198]

New to your channel! Glad I stumbled across it. New subscriber!👍🏽😀

[@Jaycation]

Thanks Makeup Luva619! Hope you like the content!

[@jacobhernandez172]

Smoked a blunt w the homies on that railroad great times

[@karinaarredondo1329]

Just SAN DIEGO ITSELF ❤️🙏🏻

[@Jaycation]

love it!

[@FDCBALT]

I've been living in little italy for the past few months. I'm so glad you covered this part of town! I love it here and I know most people will.

[@Jaycation]

Thanks for the live! How are you liking it there so far? Will you live there longer?

[@galexis_11]

Since you live there, what spots do you recommend? For anything in general! I’m going with my wife and kids! So I do want to visit kid-friendly spots, but my sis-in-law will also be joining us so she’s gonna babysit one of the days, so I need some nightlife suggestions as well? 😂 Thanks a lot in advance!!!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR TRUTH.

[@ryanfewster574]

👍🏻

[@calderon760]

Not a lot of people and traffic. What day did you went to and time ?🤔

[@donaldperez7981]

It was probably extremely early in the morning approximately @ 8:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m. after that it gets extremely busy with food trucks etc. from what I can remember when we stayed at the hotel a couple of years ago across from the fountain.

[@AlexK-rd1ki]

finally!

[@Jaycation]

haha i told u id eventually get to it

[@maryjodamato5408]

Kat thanks for showing me my old house in kettner blvd...makes me Sad..vut beautiful..love from Sicily..💓

[@rolo_pabbs]

Thanks for the review. I love the food at Cucina Basilico and don’t forget to order the tiramisu at the end. 🤙🏾

[@Jaycation]

I love Tiramisu Rolo!

[@Peter-dx4rf]

A friend of mine told me about little Italy.I will be going next month.Thanks for your guided tour & information.

[@edpowell5754]

From Buffalo, New York, thanks Jay. In Buffalo we have some Really, REALLY fantastic PIZZA, WOW is it Good. I saw your sandwhich which I would call a (Submarine Sandwhich) which I will most certainly try when I visit in several months. Spaghetti, spaghetti. Is what I love. Thank You for doing this video Pal.

[@MrDonut951]

Whatever you do don’t eat at Sorrento! Not even run by Italians and they only serve cold Tap water and alcohol. What kind of Italian place don’t serve soda and coffee for after dinner. Service sucks ass. Food is salty. So disappointed with that restaurant in lil Italy.

[@elizabethpeterson455]

I moved from SD ten years ago and am hoping to get back. lived in Bankers Hill, just up from my favorite Little Italy.💖 Hope things haven't changed there much. Can't wait to see it again...😊

[@ZebsterP43]

Isola was amazing

[@freedive2370]

show the food brah

[@danielgonzales5502]

Sandwich looks good,and ofcourse I didn't taste it,but from the looks of it I wouldn't bet on it holding a candle to a Philly hoagie or cheesesteak!

[@chrisbrimhall6323]

Wife and I ran into a SDFD truck a few years back in little Italy and asked where would they go for a good sandwich....without hesitation they said Mona Lisa

[@onesabez]

Little italy is spectacular!

[@miraculousbrapink]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@JoelSantos-tp7ky]

My homies hood back in the 90s little Italy Woptown.. MR Shadow

[@frankgonzalez1533]

Went for a day getaway today. Walked around, had some brews at Mikkellers brewery, went on the Seal Tour, and ended our night at Mimmo's and a slice at Landini's.

[@jABSOCFuNk]

You forgot to mention Glass door restaurant high rise that’s one of the main reasons I drive to SD from OC that restaurant has good drinks food and a beautiful view

[@jennifergonzalez6236]

My friend told me about Felipes heard it bomb 💣 what do you think?

[@olfactory_art]

Ironside in little Italy 🇮🇹 is a great seafood restaurant

[@Brianna-meza]

going to San Diego this weekend with my bf, can't wait to hit some of these spots, thank you (:!

[@1usnmsc0]

Hey Jay! You did a fantastic job on your tour of Little Italy! I spent a lot of time there growing up in SD, and you covered enough to entertain everyone's palate! Keep up the great work. I just subscribed ad well. Take care!

[@TheScholar0]

Awesome. Can you do North Park ?

[@Jaycation]

definitely soon! I have a couple north park vids from a couple years back but will definitely do an updated one

[@forthejoyofvegas9375]

Great Video Thanks for showing us around Stay Safe Be Blessed ❤👍

[@kiahamstermemes]

Went to little Italy today after watching the Italian style pizza in SD yesterday

[@Jaycation]

nice! how was it?

[@kiahamstermemes]

@@Jaycation it was great, I hadn’t been in like 3 or 4 years

[@willpicou9828]

Do a lot of the resteraunts speak italian? And do you know of any?

[@rogermorales2615]

Beautiful & thanks for sharing!

[@DivandBenny]

Very happy I just stumbled across your channel Great video 👍

[@Jaycation]

Welcome aboard! thanks for watching and subbing~!

[@juniorg6858]

Does anyone know if they sell cannolis here ?

[@rosemarieteasdale9265]

my hangout little italy yeah

[@kinglouie805socal]

Mr shadows hood??

[@Jaycation]

who is mr shadow? he on youtube?

[@kinglouie805socal]

@@Jaycation yea that’s his neighborhood look him up

[@JoelSantos-tp7ky]

@@Jaycation look him up Mr Shadow is from little Italy San Diego Legend

[@marvinestupe8627]

This is the place I'd stayed at when I last visited San Diego. My hotel was literally by that fountain and those tables there. El camino was a cool looking restaurant specially at night ..

[@Jaycation]

fun spot el camino! wish we could go back to those days

[@DiJourne]

Looks gorgeous there. 🇮🇪

[@jennyaguiire3479]

I used to work at the salt and straw there in little Italy and was fortunate enough to to eat at those restaurants. I miss it there. Mona Lisa has amazing sandwiches my mouth drooled seeing you eating that sandwich.

[@Jaycation]

Wow! I love Salt and Straw, i have only been to the one at one paseo. The mona lisa sandwich was amazing!

[@SK-bk3yh]

Another great video

[@mikemills6683]

wow i wantto go now

[@andytrasvina1783]

Thank you! going to hit a spot up rn!! Came down for the weekend and your videos helped a lot

[@Jaycation]

Nice Andy! Glad you had a great time.

[@ninatan2957]

I'm binge watching your videos every day recently. Especially the food you've eaten. I'm San Diegoer either and live very close to you. You made me fascinated with Pillipino food that I would like to buy some dishes from the Seafood city supermarket.

[@Jaycation]

Hi Nina! Thanks for watching. That really means a lot! There is so much great Filipino cuisine in SD. I plan to cover National City spots soon!

[@ninatan2957]

@@Jaycation that's great! Thanks for showing us so many hidden gem spots in SD! National City I think is famous of Filipino cousin, also Mexican food there! I can't wait for your update! Like you!

[@AztecHusBone]

It's really nice to see all that outside dining opened up. Can't drink outside though. Bummer.

[@Jaycation]

u cant? i havent come across that problem yet!

[@AztecHusBone]

@@Jaycation you said it at 4:40 mins into the Little Italy video

[@Jaycation]

@@AztecHusBone ahh i meant u cant bring your own drinks from a liquor store and drink at that area. I believe u can only get drinks from the restaurants within that piazza. Ill do a better job explaining that next time lol

[@AztecHusBone]

@@Jaycation ohh thank God. haha!

[@davidpadilla9989]

Try Old Town Temecula

[@Jaycation]

definitely in the plans!

[@JMVideos7676]

Top thing to learn about San Diego is that the parking stinks. The city caters to a minority of bike riders and then insists that people are much better off taking the very inconvenient public transportation systems. Special note: It wasn't that long ago that those sidewalks and streets where they want you to dine were part of a massive hepatitis outbreak caused by the homeless population, but don't worry, sit outside in the street and eat your meal in the famous southern Ca. poop corridor.