"With San Diego locations in Bankers Hill and Del Mar, the Cucina family of restaurants is known in town for offering one of the best Italian dining experiences. The Michelin-recognized restaurant, led by chef Tim Kolanko, features dishes like bucatini Amatriciana and whole branzino. Pasta dishes spark a particular joy, with inventive twists thrown into classic dishes such as mushroom ricotta agnolotti with pickled hon shimeji." - Helen I. Hwang