We were staying in the Gaslamp area where there are a zillion restaurants and countless Italian places. We took advice from the very knowledgeable and discerning hotel concierge, and he said there was only one Italian to eat at in his view, the Arrivederci. It's a short car ride from the Gaslamp area, and it is well worth the trip.... more

Best we found for Italian, so busy, great atmosphere and fantastic food, could have done with another few staff on as it was so busy. more

After strolling around Hillcrest one Sat. evening, my husband and our friend came across this place. We were craving Italian, and this place had the best prices and was packed, which was a good sign. We gladly waited for about a half and hour and then were seated. The very second we were seated, the server got our drink order... more

Great Lasagna more

Very nice all around. resevation highly suggested more

very good Italian in the medium price range more

so so food more

simply put: delicious. It taunts you as you're waiting to be seated in the ridiculously crowded restaurant. But the reason why it's so damn crowded is because the food is just THAT good. It doesn't stop at the pastas either. Goes into every single aspect of it. They serve you bread and marinara as you wait and the waiters are... more

I have been going to Arrivederci for 5 years and it is consistently wonderful. The atmosphere is authentically Italian and charming, the waiters are all Italian (with accents) and provide terrific service, but the best of all is the quality of the food. It is simply heavenly! I have brought a number of new patrons to this restaurant over the... more