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Cori Pastificio Trattoria, San Diego, CA
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Cori Pastificio Trattoria

$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy.

The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.

Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

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Executive chef: Accursio Lota

From the OpenTable editors: At this colorful Italian restaurant, even the light fixtures are styled like pasta shapes. That delicious backdrop sets the stage for chef Accursio Lota’s soulful Sicilian dishes; many of his pastas are based on a special mix of flours made with ancient grains from Italy, including spaghettoni with seafood carbonara, plus thoughtful gluten-free and vegan options.

Additional information

  • Location
    2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146
  • Phone number
    (619) 573-6159
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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What 664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cori Pastificio Trattoria is a quintessential Italian dining experience in San Diego. Guests rave about the "delicious spring tasting menu," "outstanding service," and "authentic Sicilian dishes." The restaurant offers a "cozy atmosphere" with a "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Patrons particularly enjoy the "amazing pasta," "creative cocktails," and "excellent wine list."

664 Reviews

  1. MatthewS

    Cancun2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived near closing and were treated very well. Our server, Lena, was great and answered all of questions. Food was excellent. Ordered four appetizers and two pasta dishes. Loved everything.

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  2. Jon VIP

    San Diego41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent execution of all dishes. Creative while still rooted in authenticity. Service was perfect and attentive.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous, we'll be back and also will recommend. Great food and great service

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  4. Lawrence VIP

    San Diego22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an Italian gem this is! The food is a gourmet's delight and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The chef owner was present during our meal and pitched in to help wherever needed. Can't wait to go back.

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  5. Jkpatter VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there, and the food and service were both outstanding. We'll certainly be back!

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  6. MonaT VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is elevated and innovative Italian food. My sister and I shared a wonderful five course special and my husband got ala carte pasta and mozzarella salad. Highly recommend as I had never had the specific food that they made and I have been eating at Italian restaurants for over forty years. The servers and other staff seem to really enjoy their jobs which was fantastic too.

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  7. Grace

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally made it to Cori after wanting to try this place for years! We live in South Park where there are so many Italian options and honestly Cori blows them all away. Everything was delicious and authentic and our waiter Ben was super knowledgeable and helpful. We celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary and from the moment we walked in everyone made us feel super special. The octopus and angoloti were our two favorites that we tried. Can’t wait to come back in again and try more!

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  8. Jeremy

    Central Coast17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, great food, lively atmosphere. Recommend sampling a little bit of everything.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!!!! Oh my gosh- just delicious. Perfectly cooked and fresh. Great service, very friendly and attentive. Kind of like family. Loved that the chef came out to check on the guests and restaurant. Lovely warm vibe.

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  10. Luke VIP

    Grand Rapids11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining at Cori Pastificio Trattoria this month and we were blown away again. The staff was unbelievably friendly & helpful and made great recommendations for what dishes to try this time. Both of our entrées were phenomenal, as was the focaccia bread starter. We will definitely be back next time we are in San Diego! 

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FAQs

Cori Pastificio Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 573-6159.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 664 OpenTable diners.

Cori Pastificio Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Cori Pastificio Trattoria

2977 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92104-4146

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (619) 573-6159
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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