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CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA, San Diego, CA

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA

4.6
4.6
114 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
From My Heart and Soul to Your Table...
Chef Gigi Monaco, Born in Capri, Italy where his passion for cooking took root starting from Mamma Rosa & Papa Giovanni… Gigi was trained in Culinary School in Capri, Italy and has over 30 years experience—Let Gigi take you to his home with the finest Italian meal you have ever had!

Cucina Caprese is a restaurant that uses traditional Italian culinary techniques including il Forno a Legna –old style wood-fired oven– cooking. We use seasonal, local and organic ingredients as well as meats, cheeses and extra virgin olive oil(EVOO) imported from Italy.

Our dough is prepared the authentic way of old Napoli–made only with special ‘OO Flour’, yeast, and water (no sugar oil, or vinegar). Our pizza is then prepared the traditional Neapolitan way, il Forno a Legna, in a wood-fired pizza oven on the side made to order!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 228-9325
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gigi Monaco

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cucina Caprese Pizzeria & Trattoria is celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "delicious" authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "best calamari in San Diego" and inventive daily specials. The brick oven pizzas, reminiscent of Naples, are a standout, complemented by a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

114 Reviews
  1. christina

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious, authentic Italian flavors, we lived in Naples for 3 years and even the waiter didn’t add ice to our coke, ice is not a thing in Italy, which both my husband and I appreciated. Brought back memories of living abroad. Pricing was a little pricey, it’s definitely not an everyday restaurant. We did order a lot though, 😅

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  2. MichelleH

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious homemade pasta and brick oven pizza. Def try some of the specials. Best Italian I had in a mini mall

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  3. Denis

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cucina Caprese is an Italian pizzeria that specializes in Pizza Napoletana, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The pizza was incredibly fresh, with flavors that surpassed even the ones I enjoyed in Naples! The service was top-notch, making the visit even more enjoyable. It’s the perfect spot for a delightful lunch. Highly recommended

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  4. Juliette

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a double date and share all the food that you can order… it’s so worth it, everyone was so pleasant and everything they recommended was so good and delightful🩷 I would totally will go back from all the way to Poway!

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  5. NatalineL

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Authentic Italian food made with love.

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  6. Patrice

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious and service was impeccable. Delightful experience was had by all. We will be back.

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  7. Sam

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was a great date eatery. Would like to ask that when the waiters talk to speak up and be a little friendlier with a smile. They were a little too serious. Good was delicious.

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  8. Hank

    San Diego

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall good but not great. Probably would not go out of our way to go back. Meh.

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  9. Andrew

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very good especially the daily special that day, but due to the stone brick oven it’s very hot and I had a tough time with the heat! Other than this this place is very good!

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  10. Crystal

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Our waiter was very helpful and courteous in selecting wines and food. He explained how the pizza’s were made and the ingredients used. When he saw we were still talking after all was eaten and the dishes were cleared, he brought us more wine so we could continue our conversation. A delicious and delightful evening.

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FAQs

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 228-9325.

CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA is rated 4.6 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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 1 time today

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Google Map for CUCINA CAPRESE PIZZERIA & TRATTORIA

3545 Midway Drive Suite E, San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gigi Monaco
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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