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San Diego: Pizza and Ice Cream Walking Tour
Enjoy two full pizza slices and two scoops of gelato on this guided walking food tour in San Diego.
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What to order at Buona Forchetta
- Must order
- Pizza Sofia with prosciutto and burrata; the margherita is the dough test.
- Signature dishes
- Pizza Sofia, Pizza Margherita, Burrata appetiser
- Editor tip
- No reservations on the patio; arrive by 5:30pm or after 8:30pm to skip the worst of the line.
Taste Pizza Sofia with a local in San Diego
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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour
Experience the atmosphere of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on our 2.5-hour guided walking tour. You’ll have a chance to sample lots of tasty ethnic cuisine, alo...
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Guided tour · 2.5 hours
San Diego: Little Italy Food & Drink Walking Tour
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through San Diego's Little Italy to some of the tastiest restaurants and shops in the area. Explore piazzas, learn about local history, ...
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Location
Address: 3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
More casual dining in San Diego
Hob Nob Hill ★ 4.2
Hob Nob Hill in San Diego is the Bankers Hill American diner at 1st and Juniper since 1944, the 80-year-old institution reopened in 2025 with a throwback.
OrderThe Monte Cristo at breakfast; the weekend prime rib special.
TipOpen daily 8am-8pm; the bakery starts at 6am, fresh muffins and cakes come out by opening.
OB Noodle House ★ 4.3
OB Noodle House in San Diego is the Ocean Beach pan-Asian noodle counter on Cable Street, with tonkotsu ramen, Vietnamese banh mi and a wall-deep sake list.
OrderThe tonkotsu ramen with a bonus pork belly add-on; the brisket banh mi for lunch.
TipWait can be long after 6pm; the Bar 1502 sister location on Niagara has shorter waits.
Underbelly ★ 4.3
Underbelly in Little Italy is CH Projects' ramen shop on Fir Street, the punk-rock-leaning Japanese counter where the Belly of the Beast tonkotsu ramen.
OrderThe Belly of the Beast ramen with extra chashu; the pork belly steamed buns to start.
TipCounter seating and a beer list of Japanese craft labels; arrive before 7pm to skip the line.
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria ★ 4.1
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria in San Diego is the North Park Italian beef and deep-dish counter on 30th Street, the Midwest expat institution serving.
OrderA small stuffed deep-dish with sausage; the Italian beef dipped, with hot giardiniera.
TipDeep-dish takes 45 minutes to bake from the order; phone ahead and pick it up hot.
Pokez ★ 4.1
Pokez in San Diego is Rafael Reyes's East Village punk-rock Mexican counter since 1994, the first vegetarian and vegan Mexican kitchen in the city.
OrderThe vegan burrito with soyrizo; the vegetarian chilaquiles in the morning.
TipCash and card both fine; the room is tiny and the look is intentionally punk-western. Counter service.
Ironside Fish and Oyster ★ 4.4
Ironside Fish and Oyster in San Diego is the Little Italy raw bar from Consortium Holdings, an India Street room with a piranha-skull installation and a wide.
OrderConnecticut-style lobster roll, hot with butter; the oyster tower to share.
TipHappy hour at the bar runs $2 oysters Mon-Fri 3-5pm; the back patio gets sun until 7pm.