Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Imperial Beach

Isola is a fantastic spot in Little Italy! My party of four and I had an amazing experience from start to finish. We began with the burrata as an appetizer, which was rich and creamy. Our waiter, Alexandri, treated us exceptionally well, making us feel special and welcomed. The Tuscany wine we ordered was outstanding, as always. For the main course:    •   My friend ordered the gnocchi (potato-based pasta) and kindly shared a piece with us—it was delicious.    •   Another friend had the eggplant parmigiana, which he also shared, and it was incredibly flavorful.    •   My salmon, cooked in the wood oven with vegetables, was perfectly prepared and full of flavor.    •   My husband ordered the steak, and it was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. To finish, we had the chocolate budino with caramel and sea salt, and it was pure indulgence! Overall, Isola never disappoints—the food, service, and atmosphere make it a must-visit in Little Italy!

I took my girlfriend here for Valentines day and the whole experience overall was amazing. They were gonna sit us on the bottom floor for our reservation, but we asked if they could sit us on the top floor, and even though it was Valentines Night and they we're BOOKED they still made it work for us, and throughout the rest of our time there the service was amazing. The food was definitely 5 star if not better and had no regrets. It was a nice romantic vibe and setting, would definitely recommend this place, in my opinion one of the best in Downtown.

I took my girlfriend to dinner here on Valentines day. Marco was an extremely kind and attentive server. Great food. Outside was a wonderful ambiance at sunset. The prefixed holiday dinner was a good quantity and selections.

This is a 5 star experience! Our party of four tried four different cocktails, 12 different dishes and three desserts. Impossible to pick a favorite and impossible to select anything that was not exceptional. Additionally, the chef and team were super sensitive to serving any dishes that would be an allergy issue. So the food was glorious, the chef and team brilliant…yet the staff is what elevated the experience. From our two servers, their assistant, the sommelier and the front of house - one word - Brilliant. Best meal of the year winner

The restaurant is always a delight! Little Frenchies has wonderful food and fun staff members. Thank you for the great date night.