Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Rancho San Diego

Rarely do we find a restaurant we can say was perfection on every level. Marisi is just that place. We were greeted with warmth upon our arrival for our reservation and were seated immediately, despite a long line of walk-ins. Our table was set beautifully and our server(s) were professional and knowledgeable. From cocktails through dessert every dish exceeded our expectations. The cocktails were beautifully crafted, the dishes beyond delicious and the homemade pasta to die for! We had an opportunity to meet Assistant General Manager, Karley Maes, and thanked her for the training of staff and the noted attention to detail that was notable. Upon speaking with staff, everyone acknowledged admiration and respect for the organization. We also had a moment to chat with the bartender. He was proud of the set-up and proliferation of high-end brands that were even in the well. Can’t wait to return.

Great service! Great ambiance and best of all amazing food! Pasta was so fresh and delicious. My girlfriends and I had the charcuterie board, lobster pasta, gnocchi, carbonara and crab ravioli! Of course we ended with a beautiful tiramisu! Fun night catching up! Not recommended for a quiet romantic night as it was a bit loud, but perfect for a girls night out!

It’s was exciting to still catch holidays decorated indoors and outdoor. Food is great! We’ve had HALIBUT PUTTANESCA entree, MISO POMODORO pasta, WOOD FIRED BRUSSELS SPROUTS as shared. Big plus is that they still have seasonal cocktails. Our waitress didn’t offer us any water, but it’s was something we didn’t notice until the end. No a big deal. 10/10 in overall

Great food at reasonable prices. Good service, floor was a bit cold initially but we eventually got used to it.

Great food, very lovely place and great customer service.