Ciccia Osteria is a charming, family-run Italian gem in Barrio Logan, known for its homemade pastas and authentic dishes served in a cozy, inviting setting.
"Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the affordable Italian restaurant, housed in a converted home in Barrio Logan, has a steady stream of regulars. The owners, who hail from Turin and Milan, are both veterans of the hospitality industry and use their kitchen to turn out standout homemade pastas, including gluten-free varieties. Also try the tuna tartare, antipasto board, or filled pasta like cappelli with celery root and pancetta." - Helen I. Hwang, Eater Staff
"Set in a converted home in the heart of Barrio Logan, this adorable osteria is a true family operation—Francesca Penoncelli, who hails from Turin, leads the kitchen with her husband Mario, a Milan native, and both share duties serving tables. The quaint former living room now hosts a deli counter (where your bill will be settled) but tables in the welcoming, tree-lined courtyard are most coveted.Despite their limited space, the kitchen team turns out an impressive menu, with more than a dozen handmade pastas (three of them gluten-free). As a freebie, you’ll get to sample the feather-light focaccia with a spicy, savory mascarpone-ricotta dip, but the decadently cheesy mushroom flan and delicate olive-flecked tuna tartare are well worth their modest prices." - Michelin Inspector
"Set in a converted home in the heart of Barrio Logan, this adorable osteria is a true family operation—Francesca Penoncelli, who hails from Turin, leads the kitchen, along with her husband Mario Casineri, a Milan native." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Ciccia Osteria is among the San Diego area restaurants in the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand category, appreciated for good quality and value." - Candice Woo
"The newest project from chef couple Francesca Penoncelli and Mario Cassineri, Osteria Ciccia was among this summer’s arrivals to Logan Avenue, bringing warm Italian vibes to this family house turned restaurant. Order from the counter and enjoy countryside Italian dishes and fine vino in the outdoor patio, or sit inside among family mementos and wine bottles." - Mario A. Cortez
