Best Romantic Restaurants in Mission Hills

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

East CountySan Diego

Areas

Banker's HillBarrio LoganBay ParkChula Vista / BonitaCoronadoDowntown / Gaslamp

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

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A photo of Trattoria Don Pietro restaurant

1. Trattoria Don Pietro

3.9

Excellent(826)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

Trattoria Don Pietro is the go-to spot for romantic dinners in San Diego. It's not just the delicious Italian cuisine that's talked about in the reviews, but the overall ambiance. Patrons have described the restaurant as having a 'romantic environment', 'adorable ambiance', and 'sexy ambiance'. The wisteria garden patio, heat lamps, and attractive lighting create an intimate and perfect setting for a date night. The reviews consistently mention the great service and delicious food, adding to the overall romantic experience.

2. Tahona Bar

4.7

Exceptional(648)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 11 times today

Tahona Bar is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its unique Mexican hacienda design, it transports you to a cozy, intimate setting. The reviews rave about the 'cute ambiance', 'great service', and 'delicious food and drinks'. The 'creative and delicious cocktails' and 'fantastic chocolate flan' are also mentioned as a highlight. Whether you're enjoying the 'spectacular' food, 'live music', or 'flamenco', or simply savoring the 'spectacular' food, it's clear that Tahona Bar is a hit for a romantic evening out.

3. El Agave

4.8

Exceptional(2509)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 38 times today

Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

A photo of Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant restaurant

4. Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1175)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 10 times today

Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.

5. Seneca

4.7

Exceptional(4395)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 120 times today

Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD. A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

6. Coasterra

4.7

Exceptional(7706)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 104 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

7. Cesarina

4.8

Exceptional(5721)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ocean Beach

Booked 176 times today

Cesarina is a grandmother, a mother, a daughter—our personification of a nurturer who feeds and cares for her community. From meticulous attention to detail and fresh ingredients to the warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant is a celebration of the power of food and family.

8. Juniper & Ivy

4.6

Exceptional(8163)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Little Italy

Booked 75 times today

Juniper & Ivy is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its cozy, inviting ambiance and excellent service, it creates a warm and welcoming environment for couples. As one reviewer put it, it's 'very good for romantic dinners' and another noted the 'great ambience and very romantic' setting. The high-quality, innovative food and award-winning wine list also contribute to the romantic atmosphere, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

9. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6595)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 90 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

10. insideOUT

4.8

Exceptional(2453)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Californian • Hillcrest

Booked 52 times today

insideOUT is Hillcrest's elevated restaurant and lounge, and San Diego's only urban oasis! We are an 18+ venue.Reservations for our upcoming "Sweetheart Experience" are now open! The Experience will be February 5th - 16th!Our menu is curated by Executive Chef Johnny Duran and is updated seasonally to reflect his creative approach to California-Mediterranean inspired fare, using the freshest ingredients provided by our local purveyors.Aside from our impeccable hospitality, insideOUT is known for their over-the-top seasonal experiences. We also provide customized private event planning with venue buyout options. More information can be found on our website.

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Chefroxy00
San Diego •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Cool Tequila bar and ambiance. Drinks were delicious. Had the passion fruit margarita. Food..so so.
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El AgavePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.8
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FernandaVIP
Türkiye •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very nice restaurant delicious food, and great servers.
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SenecaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.7
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JessieVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great experience! Loved the traditional hearty Italian!
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Jack & Giulio's Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food and service. The cocktails and mezcal were exciting and the food surprised and satisfied with every bite. It was hard to keep from licking the moles and other sauces off my plate.
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Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Such a sweet ambiance! Good groovy music and excellent service! Can’t recommend this place enough.
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Trattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
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3.9

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