Cesarina · Restaurant · San Diego
Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian trattoria with an open-air pasta factory in Point Loma
Cesarina is a neighborhood Italian trattoria at 4161 Voltaire Street in Point Loma, opened in February 2019 and named for chef Cesarina Mezzoni, who leads its kitchen. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide, the inspectors' mark for good cooking at a fair price, and the room is convivial and unfussy, with bistro tables and custom booths inside and two dog-friendly garden patios.
The heart of the restaurant is the open-air pastificio, a working pasta factory where guests can watch the dough being made and the pastries shaped. Pasta is made fresh every day, and the format is mix-and-match: choose your shape, from rigatoni and paccheri to mafalde and gnocchi, then choose your sauce, from a fresh pomodoro with burrata to the Tartufona of mascarpone and truffle or the Arrabbiatissima with Calabrian nduja.
The Paccheri Vodka e Scampi goes richer, pairing a vodka and scampi cream with peperoncino, shrimp and a whole wild-caught langoustine. Before the pasta, order the Polpo Croccante, honey-glazed crispy octopus with romesco and cacio e pepe potatoes, or the Carpaccio Cesarina with espresso-rubbed tenderloin and truffle sauce, and the Mozzarella Milanese, deep-fried breaded mozzarella with hot honey, done as a comfort dish without being careless.
The meal closes with a tableside dessert program. The tiramisu is built from housemade ladyfingers, espresso and mascarpone cream, and it is worth budgeting time for at the end of the night.
Address: 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107, San Diego
Cesarina takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in San Diego; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Friday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Saturday: 11:00 - 21:30
- Sunday: 11:00 - 21:30
Frequently asked about Cesarina
How do I get a reservation at Cesarina in San Diego?
Tables at Cesarina are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger San Diego plan, our San Diego partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Cesarina?
Cesarina is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Cesarina?
Cesarina keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Cesarina located?
Cesarina is in San Diego, at 4161 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92107. MyRSVP can build it into a full San Diego itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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