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Cafe Zucchero


#355 of 1,699 restaurants in San Diego
3.5 of 5 stars 34 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • 1731 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2517
  • (619) 531-1731
  • Price range: €11-21 ($15-$30)

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2 of 5 stars
acota   2 contributions
los angeles, ca
Oct 15, 2009

went for what we thought would be a nice dinner. Ordered the Portobello Oreganato to start. the baked portobello did not taste like it was stuffed with garlic. I liked the dish, my husband, who usually loves portobellos, said it was gross. I ordered the Rigatoni Palermo, which the waiter told me & the table next to us that this... more

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3 of 5 stars
mickey1991   53 contributions
Los Angeles
Oct 12, 2009

Have been eating here for years and on a recent visit found the food to be not as good as it use to be. The food is ok, but nothing great. They however do a better than average Pizza. The bakery part of the restaurant still has the best Italian pastry in southern Cal. Try the Cannoli's and Sfogliatella, it's... more

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5 of 5 stars
rover37   2 contributions
Marietta, Georgia
Jul 4, 2009

We were visiting in San Diego following a cruise. We happened on the Cafe Zucchero in the Little Italy area of San Diego. We found the food to be delicious, the atmosphere very nice, and the owner and staff very hospitable. We would recommend that you go to this fine restaurant for a good, enjoyable meal. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 29, 2008

yummy pastries more

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1 of 5 stars
jessisd77   1 contribution
jessisd77
Aug 22, 2008
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Cafe Zucchero is HORRENDOUS! The service, the coffee, the food, I probably had THE WORST experience I've ever had in a restaurant during the 18 years I've lived in San Diego. First of all, I get there and two of my friends were already seated in the outside terrace, and everything seemed nice. I brought a friend and my dog... more

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5 of 5 stars
CACountrygirl   7 contributions
Central Valley, California
Jul 16, 2008

My husband and I had dinner on the back patio (nice and quiet) and had the best meal of our entire trip to San Diego. I had a populer eggplant dish while my husband had a pork tenderloin dish (I can't remember or pronounce the names of either entree). The waiter was great, food fantastic and the cannoli (though expensive... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 10, 2008

Great Italian desserts! more

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3 of 5 stars
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Apr 28, 2008

Nice deserts and coffees. Great for patio dining. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jan 17, 2008

Basically good. Option of gelato. more

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2 of 5 stars
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Jan 4, 2008

I like their breads and steamed mussels, but the pasta is just so-so. more

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Cafe Zucchero Address

1731 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-2517
Tel: (619) 531-1731
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.