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A no‑frills local institution where scratch cooking rules—think Roman‑style meatballs, gravy‑slicked pastas, and hearty subs. Featured on a national food show and celebrated by the city’s tourism board, it’s pure Italian‑American comfort.
Homemade ravioli, thin-crust pizza, chicken parm & meatballs
2508 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92010 Get directions
$10–20
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