Bencotto Italian Kitchen

4.6

3296 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 56 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR DESIRED TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE.

We are proud to offer 75 kinds of different pasta recipe, fresh and hand-crafted 12 hours a day.
"Bencotto" means cooked well: this is what authentic Italian food is about.
It tastes as it should and would in Italy.
Bencotto offers two different eating environments: guests can either enjoy their meal at our “kitchen-esque” bar downstairs, or they can relax in the intimate low-ceiling dining area upstairs. The décor creates a clean and sophisticated atmosphere, where old-world charm and warmth blend with contemporary appeal.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 450-4786
Website
http://www.lovebencotto.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Fabrizio Cavallini
Catering
Send your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
Private party facilities
Our unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.

Location
750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Little Italy
Cross Street
India Street/Kettner Blvd.
Parking details
Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 3,296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bencotto Italian Kitchen in San Diego's Little Italy offers a memorable dining experience with "incredible pasta," "fantastic service," and a wide "selection of pastas and sauces." Guests rave about the "cheese wheel pasta" and the "authentic Italian cuisine." While some mention noise levels or seating issues, the food and service are consistently praised. Ideal for special occasions or casual dining, Bencotto promises delicious Italian fare in a vibrant setting.

3,296 Reviews

M
Michael
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pasta was excellent, cooked perfectly and the sauces were excellent. I particularly liked the squid ink pasta. I do think their tomato sauces are a tad better than their cream sauces, but that's just personal preference.
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Stephen
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and service was good. First cocktail ordered had a very bad aftertaste, so of like gasoline. Restaurant is noisy.
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alyssa
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful food & service! celebrated an anniversary here and it made it more special
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Kevin
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pricey for the Quality of the Food. The Ambience was Cold but the Service was wram! The pricing is La Jolla. This establisment is NOT in La Jolla! Advertising is deceitful . Better work on your Menu and especially pricing as you will be empty as you were for my viit more often.
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Angela
Greater Boston
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate at 8:45p on a Saturday night and sat upstairs. It was a full house and a little loud with people's voices, but the music was a reasonable volume. We had stuffed zucchini flowers which were just good, but the pasta dishes were amazing. Some of the best gnocchi I've ever had, so soft and fluffy, and the pepper sauce had a little zing. My friend had ravioli with pesto, and a side of Bolognese sauce, which she loved. Our server was good, and our water glasses were never empty.
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Daniel
Orange County
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very very loud and not highly staffed so service was very rare but it was great when it came around just needs more staff
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Bailey
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food! Great service! Cheese wheel pasta was fun to watch.
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Nancy
San Diego
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service and great food - enjoyed the short ribs and tagliatelle with lamb ragu, and tiramisu, however calamari was brutally overcooked. Would definitely dine here again!
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Mary
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Great menu options. Recommend the wheel cheese pasta!
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Mengmeng
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was great but the service can be improved. First of all, we had an appointment but still waited for 20 min for our table. Also with a two year old toddler, they sat us down at a high chair table - who does that? Some tables had table bread but we weren’t offered any. Lastly, their $19 appetizer of pumpkin flower only come with 4 small pieces - seems a but ridiculous for the price.
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FAQs

Bencotto Italian Kitchen offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bencotto Italian Kitchen also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 450-4786.

Bencotto Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 3296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

750 W Fir Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
India Street/Kettner Blvd.
Area
Little Italy
Hours of Operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking sponsored by Little Italy Association. <br />Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: from 5 pm to 9 pm<br />Friday & Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Fabrizio Cavallini
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.lovebencotto.com/
Phone number
(619) 450-4786
Catering
Send your inquiry for catering at www.lovebencotto.com Events request
Private party facilities
Our unique approach to Italian cooking tradition, offers hand made “home style” dishes in an environment that reflects who we are: young generation of Italians who celebrate their culinary heritage, presenting it in a modern, relaxed, and inviting kitchen-restaurant.

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Bencotto Italian Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 3,296 people are saying

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Review summary

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