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Petrini's, San Diego, CA

Petrini's

4.5
4.5
442 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Petrini's, in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, serves homemade Italian dishes with a traditional authentic dishes. If you go to Music box, stop by for a dinner and a cup of wine before the show. We offer Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus 7 days a week.

The diablo shrimp in spicy wing sauce with lemon and cream, served with garlic cheese bread makes the perfect starter to your meal. Some of Petrini's' specialty entrée dishes include the smoked salmon alfredo sautéed with tomatoes and basil, garlic and rosemary served with spaghetti with tangy Pomodoro sauce and the baked white fish coated in seasoned bread crumbs in wine, butter and garlic sauce with Tuscan vegetables. Handhelds, such as the classic meatball hoagie, the vegetarian caponata sandwich with tomato-stewed eggplant and the craft-your-own pizzas, are other diner favorites.
For a sweet end to your meal at Petrini's, enjoy a homemade classic Italian dessert, the layered tiramisu cake.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 595-0322
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Veronica Sanchez
  • Catering
    We do catering and private events. Call us for more information (619)595-0322 or e-mail us at info@petrinis-sandiego.com
  • Private party facilities
    We do catering and private events. Call us for more information.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    India St and Ash St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Offers

  • Brunch at Petrini's!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 11:00 - 13:00
    Join us for brunch every day of week from 11-1! Menu includes: House Hash Italian Toast Eggs Benedict Eggs in Purgatory Frittata Fruit-Crowned Belgian Waffles Italian Sausage Burrito

    Brunch at Petrini's! photo
  • Happy Hour At Petrini's!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:30 - 18:30
    Join us for happy hour Monday-Friday from 3:30-6:30 here in Little Italy! House wines & Sangria - $5 a glass All beers are $2 off -Menu- Georgie's Sliders - $10.50 Appetizer Sampler - $9.00 Petrini's Italian Fries - $4.50 7" Pizza - $6.50 Cheesy Garlic Bread - $6.00 Roasted Cherry Tomatoes w/ Mozzarella - $8.00

    Happy Hour At Petrini's! photo

What 442 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petrini's is a charming eatery in Little Italy offering "great food," "amazing service," and an "authentic Italian" experience. Guests delight in "homemade tasting" dishes like shrimp scampi and eggplant parmigiana. A "friendly" atmosphere and "reasonable prices" make it perfect for families and casual dining. A true neighborhood gem!

442 Reviews
  1. Marionormeno

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Los alimentos muy normales nada delicioso ni memorable. El servicio amable pero muy lento.

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  2. Erica

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Excellent spot to stop before Music Box.

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  3. Joshua

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was lovely, food was delicious, and our server was very friendly. I would come back again anytime!

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  4. Scott

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Diablo Shrimp and the Chicken Wings are a must for appetizers, the shrimps are big about 5-6, and they come with 4 peaces of cheese bread, they are not spicy to my taste, the Chicken Wings are super crunchy but tender and the same time, the sauce is a sweet but spicy, after the 3rd wing you get the kick of the spicy sauce, they come 8-9 wings, definitely try them!!

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  5. Erin VIP

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    horrible food. did not taste like normal, edible, italian food. extremely disappointing meal. chose this place because everywhere else was booked up for valentines day celebrations and this place was a massive let down. horrible service as well-- waited so long between asking for drinks and receiving them.

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  6. Sandi VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have walked past Petrini's several times, finally took the opportunity to try it. I was greeted and made to feel comfortable upon arrival. I was pleasantly surprised that the dinner entrees came with soup or salad and bread, unlike many eateries in Little Italy. I chose the parpadelle with lamb. It was perfection! I plan to return to try some other menu items.

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  7. Sean

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great expereicne for Valentines Day. Server was on top of everything and food was very good. Would definitely be going back for either a special occasion or a date night out.

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  8. Sue

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and prices were outstanding. Service was slow. Seemed to be a neighborhood place where service was prioritized to repeat patrons.

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  9. joey

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited this restaurant while we were visiting from Northern California for my son’s 21st bday. The food was amazing. The shrimp scampi was awesome. The others had pasta and chicken picatta and all thought it was exceptional. Well done Petrini’s.

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  10. Christiana

    Orange County68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Impressive service, reasonably priced food and wine. I will certainly go again. A great place!

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FAQs

Petrini's offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Petrini's also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 595-0322.

Petrini's is rated 4.5 stars by 442 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 7 times today

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Google Map for Petrini's

610 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    India St and Ash St
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Veronica Sanchez
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (619) 595-0322
  • Catering
    We do catering and private events. Call us for more information (619)595-0322 or e-mail us at info@petrinis-sandiego.com
  • Private party facilities
    We do catering and private events. Call us for more information.
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