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Camp CucinavsBencotto Italian Kitchen
Bencotto Italian Kitchen and CUCINA urbana are both praised by expert writers. Overall, CUCINA urbana ranks slightly better than Bencotto Italian Kitchen. CUCINA urbana scores 85 with accolades from 5 publications such as Frommer's, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
Camp Cucina
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Frommer's
Zagat
Gayot
Where
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101-1634
From $10/night
Fodor's "Proprietor Tracy Borkum's casual and stylish Cal-Italian spot remains one of the most popular tables in town." Full review
Frommer's "The new concept has been a resounding smash and the restaurant has become one of the city's food-scene darlings." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Unlike anything else in San Diego", this "swinging" Bankers Hill Italian by restaurateur Tracy Borkum is "where the cool people go" for "reliable, innovative" entrees." Full review
Gayot14.0
"This bustling spot in Bankers Hill serves up Italian-American fare and affordable wine in an artsy setting." Full review
Where "This always-bustling hotspot near Balboa Park features antipasti, pizza and pasta from Chef Joe Magnanelli, as well as a retail wine shop heavy on Italian varietals." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Unconventional takes on pasta and pizza, in a friendly, wine-fueled atmosphere." Full review
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To avoid clogging up your table after a meal, they'll bag up your leftovers and leave them in a fridge by the hostess stand, where you can collect them when you leave.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Cucina Urbana, like the other siblings in the Urban Kitchen Group family, is an amiable place that promises a good time." Full review
Michelin GuideBib Gourmand
"Cucina Urbana, like the other siblings in the Urban Kitchen Group family, is an amiable place that promises a good time" Full review
Bencotto Italian Kitchen Fodor's Zagat Gayot Where Frommer's
750 W. Fir Steet, San Diego, CA 92101
From $30/night
Fodor's "The Northern Italian team behind Bencotto opened a fine-dining restaurant in Milan and a bistro called Salumeria Rosi in New York before developing this sophisticated addition to Little Italy." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Bringing real Italian to Little Italy", Emilia Romagna–born chef Fabrizio Cavallini offers an "affordable" menu of "housemade everything" with a "cutting-edge" twist." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Modern Italian food from chef Fabrizio Cavallini." Full review
Where "The Italian word for “perfectly cooked,” Bencotto’s been a hit with locals almost since Day One." Full review
Frommer's "Offers homestyle Italian cooking in a sophisticated but convivial setting. The modern, minimalist venue features two floors of dining, clean lines, and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a sidewalk patio." Full review
