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Trattoria Fantastica


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5 of 5 stars 17 ratings
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#186 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
  • Average price*: $ 30
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4 of 5 stars
CACSanDiego 3 contributions
San Diego, CA
Jul 4, 2009

This is a favorite San Diego restaurant of mine for three reasons: both my mom and my husband really like it; they have really killer desserts; and we had a really wonderful rehearsal dinner there last year (2008) two days before our wedding. The experience here, on a regular night, is usually great. The waitstaff always do a very nice... more

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4 of 5 stars
ROMAGN 5 contributions
Jun 18, 2009

Arrived just before six, the place was nearly empty, the food was unimpressive, the wine setection was ok and the deserts from the cafe next were on par with the rest of the food, not a great italian meal, the service was good and scene was better but I think my dining companion was worth 2 stars so heres a... more

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2 of 5 stars
doniamh 18 contributions
Darien, IL
May 25, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This restaurant paled in comparison to other Little Italy locations. The bakery and gelateria seemed to be busy - maybe that's what they should stick to. The "old time" dining room was not charming and was swarming with gnats. The menu was very limited - the gnocchi were terrible. There are so many great locations on India Street - I'm... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 1, 2009

My husband and I go this place for every single one of our special occasions. We have had all of our significant anniversaries, birthdays, my graduation dinner, and our parents first meeting before our wedding here. The food is great, and I love the ambiance in the back patio area. more

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4 of 5 stars
AnthonyGSan Diego 40 contributions
Jan 11, 2009

great place. Definitely worth checking out if you are in town. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great service and friendly people. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. Chicken didn't taste fresh, vegetables were overcooked and the marsala sauce was far too sweet. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

A bit pricey, but if you want to experience pasta cooked the right way, it's really worth it. PS, ordered the rigatoni contadina both times and everyone else I was with was wishing they'd ordered it. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 27, 2007

This is one of the Bussalacci family restaurants... good pasta and fun location in Little Italy. It's good with big groups to sit on the back patio (not the front room which is not that interesting). more

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2 of 5 stars
JenCook527 1 contribution
Jackson, NJ
Oct 29, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

My family and I were in san diego this past week. We decided to try Trattoria Fantastica in little italy. The place looked very adorable and they even had a cute back patio which is where we sat and the menu looked great, too. I should have known there would be a problem when our server never came back with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traveler 14 contributions
Orange County, CA
Aug 22, 2007

Have been to Trattoria Fantastica twice now, and it is a surprisingly excellent place among the dozen+ Italian restaurants in Little Italy. Food is very tasty, ample portions, pleasing to the eye, and reasonably priced. Sitting outside is fun; watching the people parade adds to the experience. Parking is tough in Little Italy. more

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Trattoria Fantastica Address

1735 India St, San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 234-1735
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.