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Welcome To Cesarina
Cesarina is a charming Italian eatery located at 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego. This intimate restaurant specializes in authentic family-style dinners, perfect for romantic dates or gatherings with loved ones. Their signature offerings include the "Romantic Dinner for 2" and the "Big Sexy Family Dinner for 4," both featuring homemade focaccia and Parmigiano. Diners rave about the high-quality, fresh ingredients and handmade pasta, with standout dishes like the creamy Paccheri vodka scampi and vegan lasagna. Cesarina prides itself on attentive service and a welcoming ambiance, making it a must-visit for anyone craving a delightful Italian meal.
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Cesarina
Welcome to the vibrant world of Cesarina, a charming Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of San Diego at 4161 Voltaire St. This beloved eatery has quickly gained a reputation for its authentic cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for both romantic dinners and family gatherings.
Cesarina's commitment to quality shines through every dish, especially in their Family Dinners. For those planning a special night, the Romantic Dinner for Two is a delightful choice, featuring a host of Italian delicacies, homemade focaccia, and Parmigiano for just $59.95. If you’re hungry for a larger feast, the Big Sexy Family Dinner for Four provides a scrumptious spread for $109.95, ensuring that every bite is filled with flavor and love.
Vegetarians and vegans alike will be thrilled with offerings like the Vegan Lasagna Bolognese. This dish combines homemade pasta sheets, a rich vegan bechamel, and a hearty bolognese made from root vegetables and lentils, all topped with vegan mozzarella and Parmigiano, making it a must-try at $32.00.
Customers rave about the dining experience at Cesarina. Jeff Cooperhouse highlights the Paccheri Vodka Scampi as a standout, praising its creamy texture and rich flavors, paired perfectly with langoustine. Others, like Olivia S.O, reflect on the surprise of finding a full-fledged vegan menu filled with love and attention to detail. It’s easy to understand why patrons recommend making a reservation, as wait times can stretch during peak hours, but the wait is well worth it.
Dining outdoors adds an extra layer of charm, inviting guests to enjoy their meals in a pet-friendly environment while savoring cocktails and delectable appetizers like the priceless carpaccio de cesarina. The intimate setting ensures attentive service, where servers take time to explain the menu with genuine enthusiasm, enhancing the overall experience.
In every bite, you can taste the dedication to fresh ingredients and homemade pasta. From the unexpected delight of melon and prosciutto salad to the comforting ravioli drizzled in a special Norma sauce, Cesarina offers a melange of flavors that resonate long after the meal has ended.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in classic Italian comfort food, Cesarina brings the essence of Italy to San Diego with every plate. Come experience the vibrant flavors, attentive service, and an ambiance that invites you to share more than just a meal—share moments of joy with those you love.
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“ Astounding authentic Italian cuisine at Cesarina! The service was excellent, very attentive, friendly and professional. Beautiful ambiance indoors and outdoors. The outdoor dining is dog friendly. We started with delicious cocktails, the carcifone and belli tucci. We had the carpaccio de cesarina for an appetizer, and the Paccheri vodka scampi and pollo alla scarpariella for entrees. Everything was great but the Paccheri vodka scampi was especially delicious, very creamy and rich flavors and loved the langoustine. Definitely recommend! ”
“ Top notch Italian food. Nice, intimate setting. Attentive and professional service. Super fresh ingredients and hand made pasta as you would expect. The melon and prosciutto salad was a really nice surprise. An amazing culinary mix of ingredients that blew our minds! ”
“ What a fabulous evening at Cesarina!! Family time spent laughing and sharing at an intimate table with special attention to detail! Started off with a perfect paired wine and added muscles! Yum! The ravolli with spinach and special Norma sauce was spectacular! And the birthday party was complete with a dessert finger!! Sans the coffee!! lol ”
“ the food was delicious! I got the vegan mushroom pasta and was so surprised by how creamy it was. since becoming dairy free, I just avoid Italian restaurants altogether but I decided to give this menu a try and now I can’t stop thinking about it. I also loved that we get a full menu, not just one dish with no love. my friends got dishes from the regular menu and raved about their dishes as well. we did not like the Brussels sprout salad— we felt it was more raw than we’d like, but the flavors were excellent. the service was great, we weren’t able to get a reservation so they had us set up in a waiting area after waiting outside for about 20. weeks did end up waiting an hour and a half in total on a Tuesday evening, but they provided water, drinks, and three different types of focaccia (the garlic and the tomato??? chefs kiss!) with sauce. definitely come on a night when you can get a reservation. our waiter was lovely and helped me choose my pasta, made great recommendations, and was attentive. I had a great experience and will be coming back for my Italian fix every chance I get. ”
“ Food/service was amazing. Our server explained the menu to us in great detail. They have an entire vegan section on the menu. The only non pork option they had for meat was the beef meatballs and they were just ok. I’d recommend the funghi sauce with the gemelli pasta. It held a lot of the sauce! ”
“ Cesarina is a beautiful restaurant in San Diego that specializes in homemade pasta and creative Italian dishes. The staff is wonderful and gave us great suggestions on pasta combinations and other sides! Great restaurant to go to with friends or a family gathering. My favorite dish of the night was the Polpo Croccante, the honey glazed crispy octopus was amazing and the romesco sauce was perfect to dip the octopus in. My favorite pasta was the gnocchi which was served in a creamy light truffle sauce. The hand rolled gnocchi was also the perfect consistency. The vodka sauce on the Vodka Scampi is another favorite of ours! Very good trip, will be going again! ”
“ My husband and I had a wonderful dinner date here and I cannot recommend it enough! The atmosphere and the vibe are so unique and fun. All of the details, from the plates to the bags to the aesthetics are all so thoughtful. The food was delicious. I had gluten-free pasta and it was one of the best I have ever had. The service was wonderful and the staff was so attentive and kind. They had heaters and hot water bags for us to stay warm, I would say the only downside is the parking can be a bit tricky but I do think they have valet if you are in a pinch! ”
“ First time here after seeing many positive reviews for celiac diners who have to eat gluten free. I also need to be dairy free and egg free and that had a generous selection of vegan items so I had high hopes for a good experience. They met my expectations! The sever made me feel comfortable right away when I let him know my needs. He directed me to the 2 gf pasta choices and the vegan sauces. They even had bread I could eat with their amazing tomato sauce. It’s been years since I’ve been able to have bread in a restaurant with my family. The pasta even held up to being reheated for leftovers without falling apart- bravo!!! ”