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Camp CucinavsThe Marine Room
CUCINA urbana and Marine Room are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, CUCINA urbana scores marginally higher than Marine Room. CUCINA urbana has a TripExpert Score of 87 with endorsements from 6 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Camp Cucina
Fodor's
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
The Marine Room Fodor's Zagat
BlackBook
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Travel + Leisure Where Michelin Guide Frommer's
2000 Spindrift Dr., San Diego, CA 92037
From $25/night
Fodor's "Gaze at the ocean from this venerable La Jolla Shores mainstay and, if it's during an especially high tide, feel the waves race across the sand and crash against the glass." Full review
Zagat4.6
"Achieve the "quintessential Southern Californian" experience at this "seaside treasure" in La Jolla, where "waves splash against the windows" of the "sophisticated" dining room." Full review
BlackBook "During high tide, waves lap against the windows of this La Jolla jewel. The magnificent culinary creations of executive chef Bernard Guillas will win your heart."
DK Eyewitness "Dine on exciting, romantic global cuisine derived from French classics. If you’re not that hungry and would like to enjoy the sunset, try hors d’oeuvres in the lounge."
Gayot15.0
"A landmark oceanfront restaurant in La Jolla with sophisticated, seasonal cuisine and seafood from chef Bernard Guillas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For more than 75 years, San Diego’s Marine Room has been a crowd favorite for its global fare and dramatic oceanside location." Full review
Where "With arguably the best food and location in town, the Marine Room sits practically in the ocean at La Jolla Shores beach." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Lures a well-heeled crowd to its sleek environs. Set within a luxury beach resort in the exclusive La Jolla enclave, it feels every bit the posh club...kitchen trots out classics like surf and turf" Full review
Frommer's "Combine a celebrated chef with a venerable seaside dining room, add impeccable service and an unfussy, elegant setting and you’ll come close to imagining this quintessential ultimate dining experience" Full review
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Reserve a window table during sunset for ultimate romance, or wait awhile and watch spotlights highlight the foaming waves against the dark sky.
