Had dinner there with my family of four (two well behaved kids, 6 & 10). Their marinara sauce was probably the best I've ever tasted. Just absolutely outstanding. Atmosphere was also very nice. Cute little place with outside seating on a touristy street. The service, on the other hand, was well below par. The waiter must have been upset that... more

By far one of the best Italian food restaurants in north San Diego county. Street corner cafe with a romantic atmosphere and classic style bar. The food is wonderful too. I have never been disappointed in the more than 10 years that I have been eating here. Great for a date in the middle of down town Carlsbad with a... more

Excellent food, great service, nice atmosphere. The best marinara sauce! Yumm! more

We are locals and have been patrons of Caldo's for over 14yrs. What may not be recognized by travelers is the consistency in delivery of great recipes and service you get from Caldo Pomodoro. The artisan interior has great ambience with the restaurant a walk away from boutiques and shops in Olde Carlsbad . You sit with windows all around... more

Four of us (plus an infant) ate at Caldo Pomodoro on a Friday night at 6pm. The service was fantastic and sensitive to our time-limit with a sleeping infant. We each chose from the evening's specials -- 2 had the Veal Osso Bucco, one had an artichoke, pasta dish with gorgonzola sauce and the fourth had shrimp ravioli. All dishes... more

We live in Carlsbad & decided to start trying the restaurants in our own backyard for a change. Caldo Pomodoro is among many quaint restaurants on & around State Street & grand Ave that the tourists frequent. It was a friday night but only 5:45 so the place was still pretty empty. There were 2 other couples. We sat outside.... more