Arrivederci Italian Restaurant
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Hours
Sun
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
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PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant serve Tuscan food?
Details
About
Located in the heart of Hillcrest and voted best Italian restaurant in San Diego many years in a row, Arrivederci saw its first day in 1995 thanks to the Mastellone Family. His philosophy : deliver simple food at a reasonable price with friendly service. Later the group of restaurants will grow with Au Revoir Bistro, Il Postino, Buon Appetito, Piacere Mio, Sorrento,...) Authentic Italian restaurant, Arrivederci, has a casual ambiance, traditional Italian cuisine and an atmosphere that transports you directly to Tuscany, and the middle of Campania! Our Italian homemade cuisine is a perfectly inexpensive recipe, a little bit of tradition, an ounce of modern Italian cooking inspired by different regions, and a big cup of love from our Chef and his team. Call us for reservations!
PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Contribute
4.5
290 reviews
Excellent
185
Very good
74
Average
19
Poor
4
Terrible
8
Daniel
San Diego2 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
This spot has by far the best, authentic Italian dishes in all of San Diego. Try the Pork Ossobuco in Mushroom Risotto, it's totally amazing. Joseph, our server, has been our server every time we've been there and he's terrific. He aims to get you what you want so ask him any questions you have about the menu items and he will make sure you are happy. It's a romantic location too in the heart of Hillcrest. The attached street tends to be busy but the restaurant's atmosphere will remove that distraction. I highly, highly recommend this gem!
Written August 27, 2020
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Dallas51
Dallas145 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
We are here twice during our 4 day stay in San Diego. This was recommended to us by our InnKeeper at the Hillcrest House Bed and Breakfast, who says she is a food snob and we were not disappointed at all. I was recommended by her to get the Pork Osso Buco and OMG what a fabulous meal. My partner had Spaghetti Carbonara which was good. On the second visit I had the Rigatoni with a meat Bolognese sauce which was very good and he had the tortellini, peas and ham in a cream sauce which was A OMG dish!!. The servings are very plentiful and could easily be shared. They do not rush you at all and are able to enjoy your wine and fresh bread before you order, HIghfly recommend this restaurant. You will not ge disappointed.
Written September 15, 2021
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Ephrem B
San Diego45 contributions
Jul 2020 • solo
I decided to treat myself for my birthday. Due to the pandemic, they have scaled down their menu but still had a good selection in variety. I got a lobster dish in a spicy sauce. The lobster tail was bigger than I expected. It was a little hard to cut into the meat without the sauce splattering a little. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner.
Written August 9, 2020
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SEFLJ
New York City154 contributions
May 2021 • none
We four had a fabulous lunch today, felt like we were sitting in a charming Roman restaurant. We were greeted warmly by Antonio, the Italian owner, and waited on by Julio, who is fantastic. The food was incredible, from the traditional artichokes to the burrata and minestrone soup, all the way to the lasagna and pasta dishes we shared. The chef is amazing and we'll be back soon!
Written May 10, 2021
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Michawn S
West Des Moines23 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
My husband and I started the first leg of our honeymoon in the Hillcrest area and walked here for dinner. The staff was inviting the food and wine was amazing. My dinner choice was out of my normal comfort zone for food -black linguini with muscles Alaskan salmon and asparagus in a cream sauce. It did not disappoint. It was amazing food. I felt bad that I couldn’t eat a lot of it (I’m a bariatric patient and have a small stomach) and couldn’t take it with me since we are traveling. The staff looked so worried I didn’t like it. But I really did love it and can’t express it enough!! My husband had the rigatoni bolognese and it was fantastic! We took a dessert back to the B&B with us to share. (Breakfast). I highly recommend this restaurant!!
Written April 26, 2022
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Michael M
Los Angeles1650 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Supporting staff was great. Food was very good. However, after waiting way too long for our initial order of drinks (and food), we rarely saw our server again. Only ordered one glass of wine, main course, and then departed.
Written July 15, 2023
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LMMP2013
5 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Great Italian restaurant. Our food was tasty with generous portions. We enjoyed Veal Piccata, Capellini Bosco E Mare, and a seafood with black pasta dish (can't remember the name) all were excellent as well as the Sauvignon Blanc wine. We also indulged ourselves with some Limoncello and a Cannoli after our meal--Yum. We had lunch here on our first day in SD and came back on our last evening to enjoy again. Staff is great. Only caution is that parking, as is normal everywhere in SD, is difficult but be persistent, it's worth it!
Written February 20, 2022
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JimW551
San Clemente3823 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We ate here with friends last night. We asked what their best dish was and they said the pork osso buco. I am not a fan but thought I’d try it! Wow! Impressive! Incredible meal for $23! Two of my friends had scallops and the other had the rib eye. All were incredible but they all said next time they were getting pork osso buco after trying mine. Caesar salads were very good. Split one between two people. Had a nice Malbec. Our waiter was a character and made evening even more fun!
Written August 22, 2021
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Steven H
San Diego553 contributions
Dec 2023 • business
It had been quite some time since I’d last visited Arrivederci but I remembered loving the food. That hasn’t changed with this visit. We went for a work lunch the other day and were served by Giuseppe, a true Italian who conversed in Italian with one of my coworkers. He was warm and friendly while providing excellent service. I had the lasagna and it practically melted in my mouth. Absolutely amazing. All of my colleagues enjoyed their meals as well. It got quiet once the dishes came which is a good sign that the food is excellent. My Italian coworker is kind of an Italian food snob and she loved everything too. We split some desserts to include Tiramisus, Cannolis, Pistachio something (can’t remember the name). All of it was excellent. I’m not going to wait so long before going back for another visit! Highly recommend the food and Giuseppe as a waiter.
Written December 14, 2023
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jorgito715
Trenton176 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
On the recommendation of our Innkeeper, we went for the Pork Osso Bucco. BTW, best blind menu selection ever, I wouldn't ever ordered and it was sublime. Very well cooked, tender, falling off the bone with awesome mushroom risotto. A memorable dish, highly recommend. Spouse had the lasagna and it was as good. Good wine selection and service even when they were very busy. It is an informal, familiar place and we enjoyed it very much.
Written July 11, 2021
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Tammy L
8 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
I found this place on Trip Advisor and everything I read was true. We ordered four different dishes, not all were pasta. We all thoroughly enjoy our meals. The position sizes were large, the food was hot, and very very good. The atmosphere is quaint and cozy. The service was excellent. We ordered crème brûlée and Tiramisu for desert and both were delicious. The restaurant was full on a Monday evening , so definitely need reservations. We will definitely return next time we are in town!
Written August 26, 2024
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Randall
San Diego1268 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Simply the best Italian in San Diego. The marinara is Devine. The polenta is out of this world good. Reservations are a good idea as it gets full up quickly. Don’t eat too much of the fresh made bread with marinara they give you at the beginning cause the portions are huge.
Written October 16, 2023
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PB3068
Melbourne442 contributions
Sep 2024 • solo
Got a recommendation from a friend to visit this restaurant in SD.
The service from the get go was attentive, friendly and professional. Chilled water and bread delivered to the table within minutes of arriving.
The restaurant has a large and extensive menu … something for everyone.
I opted for the minestrone to start and the linguine with seafood and a tomato based (red) sauce for main.
The minestrone was tasty and full of goodies. But the main course was delicious. In Australia we call this dish linguine marinara but marinara in the US means a standard red tomato based sauce. The dish was generous in size, delicious taste and the perfect amount of fresh seafood. I really could not fault the dish. And of course some of that fresh bread to mop up the sauce was fantastic.
For the service and food alone, I would strongly recommend you pay them a visit.
Written September 21, 2024
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Randall
San Diego1268 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
Had not been here before and a friend said it’s his favorite so we went.
We had the polenta which is the single best polenta I have had. Superb. Creamy, crunchy and more.
The rigatoni with meat sauce was out of this world. A huge serving that tasted like homeade.
Staff was wonderful and the dipping sauce for the bread kissed our lips with garlic and tomatoes and was magnificent.
The atmos was simple, yet homey and made us feel like we were guests in a house not in a restaurant.
You can’t go wrong here. Ciao!
Written November 29, 2022
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Christian & Sarah
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • couples
My wife and I are visiting San Diego from the UK and staying nearby to Washington & 5th. We were looking for a good Italian and cannot tell you how happy we are that we decided to try Arrivederci. An absolute gem. Fabulous wine, incredible service, a wonderfully inviting and intimate atmosphere. But most of all. Fabulous, authentically Italian food, obviously made with real love and passion. This is a genuinely rare find in this city, and I would recommend anyone who is looking for a slice of Italy to try it! Forza Arrivederci!
Written January 4, 2023
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