Best Italian Restaurants in Escondido

We chose Cesarina because they make their own pasta in-house as well as their sauces and everything else. Wow - what a great meal! We waited at the bar overlooking the pasta being made so when we were seated, we decided to start with a ravioli and separately, carpaccio. Both were outstanding with some type of truffle oil over the tender carpaccio making it fantastic! We had the Norma sauce (with eggplant) with pasta and the meaty Mafalde al Sugo Napoletano with ribs and sausage and it was made perfectly! We were too stuffed for dessert and boxed up the leftover but will definitely return.

We've eaten there several times, last night we had a table of six. As usual the food was delicious and the staff was welcoming, friendly, and attentive. The price was just right for the quality of service and the meal. To sum it up, when we want somewhere "Nice" for dinner, this is our go-to restaurant.

A bit disappointed. Ordered lasagna, personal fave. It arrived barely hot enough. A[peared that it wasn't cooked to order. because the sauce on top was hotter than the lasagna underneath. So I guess it is precooked in large pans ahead of time, then cut and covered in more sauce. I could have waited till the server came back around to check and sent it back, but decided not to wait and just started eating. It was competent, not memorable.

Always a great meal here with excellent service. The servers have worked here for a long time & know how to treat the customers!

We loved the night. Music was smooth. Service was spectacular. We sat on the patio and loved it all. We will be back!