Cori Pastificio Trattoria

Irish-style pub chain serving breakfast, bar bites, burgers & more in a casual, traditional space.

Experience a charming French-American bistro with cozy farmhouse vibes and a menu that impresses for any special occasion in North Park.

Luxe rooms & suites with balconies & marble bathrooms, plus fine dining & a rooftop pool. Set in the Gaslamp Quarter adjacent to Horton Plaza, this refined hotel is a 3-minute walk from the San Diego Civic Theatre. Elegant rooms (some with Downtown views) feature imported furniture, designer linens, marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, balconies and Wi-Fi. Suites offer additional living spaces. Amenities include a rooftop pool, a fitness center and meeting facilities. Dining options range from a piano bar serving craft cocktails to an ornate on-site restaurant with afternoon tea on weekends. In-room spa treatments are available, as is valet parking.

Colorful suites with full kitchens, some with balconies and city views, plus a guest laundry. Overlooking Balboa Park, this hip all-suite hotel in a stately building is 2 miles from the San Diego Zoo and 7 miles from SeaWorld San Diego. Chic suites with colorful decor offer full kitchens, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. WiFi is available for a fee. Some add period fixtures, extra bedrooms, separate living areas, pull-out sofas and/or balconies with city views. A guest laundry is available.

Hip chain serving creative, market-fresh American brunch & dinner fare, plus signature Bloody Marys.

This bistro, bakery & wine shop lures locals for homemade goodies & chic, European-style decor.

Ambrogio15 serves up gourmet Milano-style pizzas with fresh Italian ingredients, a cozy outdoor vibe, and excellent service, perfect for pizza lovers.

This airy spot draws crowds for traditional table-grilled BBQ & all-you-can-eat lunch specials.

Low-key counter-serve food hall restaurant specializing in creative tacos with unique fillings.