Giorgino's

A small restaurant with a very long history of serving great cheese steak sandwiches and recently also American breakfast staples at reasonable prices. They have both indoor and outdoor tables and you can also sit at the bar. The decor shows its age, but the continuously arriving customers know better. The bell (bell pepper, grilled onions, and melted American white cheese) and Gaucho (chimichurri grilled mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese) beef steak sandwiches were really tasty, with tender beef strips in a good Amoroso roll. They were way better than the famous Philly cheese steak sandwiches from Geno’s. Also, the tater tots were so very good, too!

Happy to have a spot that sells the Pork Roll sandwich! Nasra is jewel! You are lucky to have her on your staff! Thank you - we will be back!!

Small hole in the wall sandwich shop that's super AWESOME 👍 Fresh ingredients feast service, I could see this place having a wait during lunch time.

Not terrible, but not something I’d go out of my way for again. The sandwich looked good, but the flavor just didn’t hit. It needed more seasoning and just felt flat overall. Fries were basic. Nothing wrong with them, just kind of there. For twenty bucks with a drink, I expected more. Service was fast and the staff was friendly, so no complaints there. Just wish the food had that extra something to make it stand out.

Bests Philly cheesesteak!!!!! Meatball sub is ehhh but that beef Philly man!!! will have you doing the happy dance

My boyfriend and I heard about this place because a local YouTuber reviewed it and had great things to say. We decided to check it out, and we were really glad we did! We split a mushroom cheesesteak with whiz because we weren’t very hungry, and it was so delicious. I also wanted to mention the service- the people running this business clearly put their hearts into it. We felt so welcome, and we really appreciated their kindness and excellent service. We will definitely be back. I want to try one with pepperoni next 😋 Edited to add: Hi Team G! The local YouTube channel we found you through is TheSandwichSnobs. The video was posted 3 days ago and the title is "Three Of The BEST Sandwiches - San Diego".

The flavor of the sandwiches is fantastic. My problem is the lack of meat. I ordered the works and there were lots of vegetables and cheese in it but very little meat. And it's the meat you want to see in these sandwiches. So again flavor is great but not sure I'll go back again

Solid philly cheesesteak the meat was seasoned good cheese ratio was good my only two complaints would be the delicious amoroso's roll was not toasted at all which is just a personal liking but the main thing that got a star removed was that I was watching like 8 other philly cheesesteaks come out and they all looked like they had more meat than mine It might have just been perception but I think it was 17 dollars and should have had more meat and the cheese fries were like 5.50 dollars and there wasn't that much fries I do not mind paying the money but dont skimp on the portions. The service was good And I know they are clean cause I saw the guy from the back come up and wash his hands like 3 or 4 times while I was just sitting there eating so that is always a plus. This definitely would have been my new spot if it was not for the portion size.

This is one of my favorite places to get a Philly cheese steak. I ordered the works and my girlfriend has the "mush" sandwich. It's a pretty small restaurant with bar seating and a few tables here and there. Perfect dining spot for you and a few friends to grab lunch. The service was great and made me feel like I was one of their regulars. If there's ones thing you need to get along with your sandwich is the garlic fries. Even when I feel so full I can't eat anymore I can still manage to eat those delicious fries covered in garlic. A quick tip - pay in cash and they give you a 5% discount.

Dear diary, I came here on a Tuesday evening for early dinner and happy hour. It's a cozy environment with table and bar seatings. For the cheesesteaks, the bread was soft and the meat was well seasoned. The garlic fries were impeccable, must try. The staff were friendly and professional. The parking is the only thing I didn't like. It's street parking only so during the busier times it will probably be harder to find parking. P.S. there was an annoying fly flying around when I'm trying to eat my cheesesteaks.

Updating review: 10/4/25 The owner reached out and offered a refund for an order where the sandwiches weren't up to par. This act of customer service wasn't expected but very much appreciated. Thank you, Mario!

Best Philly in San Diego. If you think those are fighting words, you're probably from the East Coast and have never been to Giorgino's. Check out this place and you'll see what I'm talking about. Softest rolls, cheeseiest pulls, most stuffed philly in town. Tender beef, customized to your liking, and always a 10 out of 10. Come hungry because you're about to get stuffed!

Finally found a cheesesteak spot in San Diego that actually hits the spot. I lived in Philly for 3 years, so I get those cravings every now and then, and this one definitely delivered. The flavor was solid and brought me back. Their menu is pretty big too, so next time I'm definitely going to try out their sandwiches. The cashier were very friendly. Love their Customer service!

First time here to try their Philly cheesesteak! Let's start with the inside of the restaurant. It is small and stuffy if I must say. I wish there was some kind of air circulation. There is outside seating if you feel too crammed in. The service was great and the food came out quick. We ordered the onion rings/fries basket (which doesn't come with many fries at all) The Philly cheesesteak works was really good! I would give it 5/5. On top of that they have spicy ranch sauce. We love a ranch sauce! We defiantly will come back to try other things on the menu!

This is my first time actually trying their food because the last time I just bought the works and fries for my mom . Parking here is hard I had to wait for someone to leave. So I walked in and greeted immediately. I ordered 3 works one with no onion for my mom one works as is and mine I added cheese wiz and hot cherry peppers. I waited less than 10 minutes and the guy brought out the food to me in a nice bag . When I got home it looked so good and I could only eat half . The toys were crispy too . This is definitely the best Philly cheesesteak I have ever had. Next time u will go there with one of my best friends and eat there instead of to go .

Ordered delivery a few times but decided to dine in today. The food is always amazing, the service was fast and friendly and the establishment is straight forward mom/pops restaurant that is all about the food. Has a nice bar inside that surprised me. Big screen TV and a few beers on tap. Ordered the works and the black and blue. Mozzarella sticks and fries - Both sandwiches were perfectly prepared with copious amounts of ingredients! A fantastic local gem with excellent food.

We ordered 1 standard and 1 mush... should have shared these cheese steak sandwiches are enough for 2. Both Beef. Good flavor except for The garlic. It's crushed from a jar. Otherwise I would give them a 4.5

*This was a delivery order* Wanted a cheesesteak so I ordered delivery from this restaurant. Man, it was really yummy. I got the works cheesesteak and an order of the cheese sticks. Both were so good. The cheesesteak was warm and the cheese was melted and gooey and the roll was soft. The cheese sticks were good too. I would definitely order from here again.

First time here and it did not disappoint. The food was hot and fresh. The taste was amazing. We spilt a Mush and added cheez whiz to half of it. We both enjoyed them. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The place itself had a cute charm to it. We'll definitely be back when in the area.

I was able to experience today the amazing sandwich world of Giorgino's, which is just north of the 94 freeway on 28th St. in my quest to find the best sandwiches in San Diego, my search led me here, and I definitely found a gem that I will be returning to The inside of the restaurant takes you back to the family Italian restaurants of the East Coast, with a small bar and surrounding dining room. There were so many things I wanted to try this first time: Giorgino's offers a litany of different sandwich options, most notably hot sausage and Parmesan subs as well as different levels of seasoning on their cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteak subs. For my first time in, I opted for the gaucho cheesesteak sandwich with mushrooms, chimichurri, and melted mozzarella cheese. It did not disappoint: it was intensely flavorful, scalding hot to the bite and covered in melted cheese. The chimichurri taste of the steak was exactly what I was looking for. I was tempted to put cheese whiz on it, but opted not to this first time. I also stayed away from the pesto or garlic fries, as I was eating this meal in the car. Service was friendly, and the cheesesteak came out promptly within five minutes as I relaxed at the bar and took in part of the day's college football games from the TV that hung above. It is notable that Giorgino's get it's sausage and meats from the butcher across the street, Sepulveda Meats & Provisions, which makes its sausage on-site. Bravo.

It was our first time here. It's located in South Park. Parking is limited, with meters right out front. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered two works with cheese whiz, tots, and fries, and the drinks came with the combos. Everything was made fresh. While I would've preferred a bit more cheese and steak, and fewer veggies, it was still tasty overall. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the lean meat was well-seasoned. The prices were reasonable, the portions were good , and the customer service was great. Would definitely come again, I want to try their pancakes.

A small and unassuming shop that specializes in Philly Cheesesteaks, Giorgino's is located in the Golden Hill area. The indoor seating isn't too large and so I ordered for my sandwich to-go and they had it ready in about 10 minutes. I got The Works, which comes with grilled onion, mushrooms, bell peppers, and white american cheese. I added Cheese Whiz on top as well for an extra $1.50ish. The sandwich was really gooey and really cheesy! The bread was nice and soft as well. I definitely feel like they could've added some more meat/heft to the sandwich, although for the average person it should be enough food.

Tried out Giorgino's and got the Beef Bell cheesesteak. It was really good, super flavorful, and a solid portion. The mozzarella sticks were also great, nice and crispy with a good cheese pull. The onion rings and fries were just okay, nothing crazy, and the ranch was just alright. The service was fast, which was nice. It's a small shop with street parking, so finding a spot might be tough but I didn't have that problem. Overall, a good spot if you're craving a cheesesteak!

My go to spot for cheese steaks locally. I had cheese steaks all across the US including Philly, NYC area which is where I'm from and Giirginos does it right. Their other heros are awesome as well and chicken tenders. All legit done right. Friendly staff, seating indoors or outdoors. Highly recommend

FIFTY PERCENT OFF for Father's Day! Tell me, who does that? Really, who do you know does that? Long time I come here, still fabulous! The Onion rings are sweet. Great parking and super friendly staff. I drive all the way from Mission Valley to eat here. They have a kick Azz Breakfast too.

The black pepper overpowered the taste of the meat and the ratio meat veggies much more veggies. I sure miss Alex's Brown Bag they were plentiful and delicious.

BEST CHEESESTEAKS IN SAN DIEGO! Although, to be fair, I don't know where else you'd even go to find a cheesesteak in San Diego. Nonetheless, Giorgino's rules. Cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, fries, tots and about 8 beers on tap. It's hearty, it's solid and it always scratches my comfort food itch. Friendly service and a quaint location in Golden Hill. Cheese it up, people.

Small cozy shop with some good East Coast food. My partner ordered the Egg Roll, which equates to a classic Taylor Ham, egg & cheese on a Kaiser roll. For the NJ/NY/PA transplants, you can appreciate a good Kaiser roll.... Which was toasted and added more to the sandwich. I had the Works Beef Cheesesteak with the grilled onions and mushrooms, cheese, and of course the steak. I also added on the hot peppers. The sandwich overall was really good. The hot peppers are a little different than what I've had in Philly, but overall a very righteous cheesesteak!

Decided we would give this place another shot and am happy to report that all is good now. We ordered two cheesesteaks and an order of frings with ranch to go. The gentleman who took our order was friendly and repeated our order back to us and let us know the order would be ready within 15 minutes. We arrived right at the 15 minute mark, paid, and grabbed our food. He told us that one drink was also included, which was a pleasant surprise. All of the food was pretty good, they give you a generous amount of onion rings as part of the frings which we appreciated. Bread is important in a cheesesteak and their bread is good and soft. We just ordered regular cheesesteaks so everything was in order. Originally, when I called in, the message said the easiest way to order is online. So I was about to place the order online, until I realized there was a 3 dollar surcharge for ordering online. I clicked out of the order and called my order in instead. All in all, much better experience and we will be coming back.

You get that classic old school vibe from the ambience you get once you walk in! The service was very genuine and no complaints from us ! I'm so happy we came here for a little Father's Day out . If you pay in cash they give you an awesome discount which I thought was so cool and have never experienced that so that alone was a 10/10 for me lol. The food ..... AMAAZINNGGG. We got the Works Fries & The Standard. Very simple and very tasty! Highly recommend & will be returning soon!

Been coming here for almost 13 years, Mario the owner is always so kind and on top of it. Both my husband and I always order the works and it never disappoints. Bread is nice and fluffy, always seasoned well and cooked to perfection. This little hidden gem is always clean and organized. Employees are always respectful, and nice. Place is located in the heart of Golden hills by los primos and starbucks!

I've eaten at Giorgino's a few times over the years, and honestly, I wasn't a fan until I realized that the trick to enjoying a meal there is to ignore all suggestions that the place is in any way like an East Coast steak or hoagie shop. It's fine that the front of the building and the menu mention Wise chips, Taylor ham, Amoroso rolls and Tastykakes, all iconic products and ingredients sourced in and near Philadelphia. Seeing the words and knowing that those items are available creates a vibe. But the notion that the place is somehow endowed with the same qualities that make Philly's steak and hoagie shops special is just wrong. That's not how that works, and if you don't believe me, you can buy a flight to Philadelphia to find out that I'm right, or just take my word for it. Once you do, you'll be able to enjoy Giorgino's for what it is: a fine neighborhood sandwich shop with cool staff and customers; relatively comfortable seating; reasonable prices; and excellent food.

It was a disappointing experience. I got super intrigued by all the stars. I don't know if it was a bad day for us, but I found the overall flavor underwhelming. The buns were also cold. Usually the inside is toasted on the griddle, or I don't know, just not be cold. My bread actually seemed stale as the ends were hard, as in I couldn't even bite through it anymore. We got "the works" or something like that, so it had a bunch of ingredients, but man, it fell flat for me. Even the cheese, usually it's stringy. You know, like that greasy, juicy, melt in your mouth experience. No, just tongue burning hot meal and ingredients cooked together, on a cold bun. The staff were nice though, hence 2-stars.

In my humble opinion this would be the best cheesesteak spot in San Diego. Awesome service too.

Ordered 2 cheesesteaks and they were amazing . Also had garlic fries and mozzarella cheese sticks. Great prices and service

Had heard about this place for a while. Live close by so finally decided to try it and glad I did. Fantastic sandwich, will be back soon!

Ehh it's not the best cheesesteak I've had in SD but it isn't terrible. I shared a regular cheesesteak with my boyfriend and it did the job. We ordered some fries on the side but they felt undercooked. They seem to have a lot of options on their menu for breakfast and lunch. If you live in the area you would probably frequent the place a lot just for the convenience. I personally wouldn't make the drive here for the cheesesteaks though.

Vibe is awesome. Had a home feel, like eating at a family members house. Came up from chula vista for lunch with the wife referred by a good friend. Good menu with plenty of options. Workers there were on top of there job and food came promptly. Will be back again forsure.

One of the spots to get an authentic Philly or try something fun! I'm an OG girl, so I get the bell steak (if I'm sharing I'll get the works and pretend the mushrooms aren't there lol). Perfect size to share one or just have a large individual meal! They also have Herr's chips (get the sour cream and onion ones). I'd pass on the frings next time, but that's easy to grab for the table. They give you a little buzzer for the table and they'll bring your order to you.

I tried this place once and they were about to close. So I just picked a Philly with bell pepper and cheese and it was good and also got done fries which were fine. They have a good selection of Phillies so I have to come back with time and an appetite. Parking is limited.

These Beef cheesesteaks are delicious. The bread is soft. The steak meat is nicely thin. my partner enjoys chicken Parmesan. The service is fast.

Best cheesteaks in SD! We come here once in awhile. Very good food and good service. Would highly recommend

went back again today (the next day lol) and added the wiz. so good. this is going to be my new favorite lunch spot.

This place is old school in the best way possible! Eating here is like being transported to Philly--I went once 4 years ago so I'm obviously an expert! The food was great. We split the cheesesteak with whiz. The guy helping us was really kind and knowledgeable. We wanted to make a substitution and he told us it would be less expensive to order a different sandwich that had all the substitutions on it. We also split the garlic fries. They were good. This is a solid spot when your are craving a cheesesteak! They have lots of options so you can go as traditional as you want or spice it up!

I have been going to this great sandwich shop for over a decade. They never disappoint and the Philly cheesesteak is perfection. Soft pillowy bread with chicken or steak, grilled onions and cheese. So good! I am a mushroom steak and onion rings person but have tried most rings on the menu. For a treat add cheese wiz to your sandwich or try the Taylor Pork roll.

Soo Good! I'm originally from Philly and this place has authentic Philly cheesesteak and cheese fries. The rolls are Amoroso's!!

One of the best cheesesteaks in San Diego. All the food here is high quality from the bread, to the meat, and the sides. They offer a lot of variations of this awesome sandwich, and everything is delicious. This is the only spot we come to when we are craving a good cheesesteak. They also offer Tasty Kakes which every Cheesesteak place should have. Highly recommend the food here. The spot itself is a little small but it's never been crowded when we come and they offer a few tables both inside and outside.

Wow, Went here for the first time, little little dive of a place but the cheesesteak is so good. I got to cheesecake with The Onion. They have other ones with mushroom or peppers. But I just gotta plan cheesesteak without onions. Delicious one of the better ones i'd had so glad I found this place I will be back. What should I have more pictures to share? sorry, but it's really nice a little place. I will definitely take better pictures next time. This was it to go order

Wow. Great food. Cozy little eating space. Coming back for sure. Service was great, helpful and friendly.

This food is amazing i highly recommend it. I have only ate half of my sandwich 5 minutes and my mouth is still watering for more. This place is family owned and has good quality and prices. It was only $15.00 and is bigger then my forearm.

I did an online order. But I knew right away that this place was gonna be good. The minute I walked in I was greeted politely and they had my food ready to go when I got there. It was one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had here in San Diego. I got the standard with green peppers and cheez whiz. It was to die for! The perfect amount of all ingredients. Definitely made with love and will definitely be back here again. 10/10

went there today because I was really craving a Philly cheesesteak and walked in with just (1) hello the 10mins in there . and only 2 customers sitting at the bar . ready to order and two girls to take an order I think . frankly when it's slow it's shouldn't take 10 mins for an order . its frustrating and disrespectful. no love and service from the ladies. one is in training while the other is on her lunch break. sorry I won't interrupt. Walked out ! The service is making the food undesirable and it's sad . Because I've ordered here before and know how good it was when I've had it. To the ladies working today, you should really acknowledge and touch base with customers waiting to order before walking away to eat or anything else . I could've not been more obvious and ready to order .

I was driving on a street I've driven on several times when I noticed this little hidden gem. Surprised I never saw it before! I ordered a "mush steak" which had mushrooms, steak, and white American cheese (I opted no onions but that normally comes on this). As a side, I ordered the frings with ragin' Ryan sauce. Mush steak: 5/5 - so good! The meat was flavorful and the bread was soft. I would definitely come back for this! I actually only ate half and that, with half the order of my side, made me full. I ended up eating the other half 3 days later and it was just as good when I heated it up! Frings w ragin Ryan sauce: 2.5/5 - onion rings were better than the fries but still not the greatest. Maybe it would have tasted better if I ate it there and not to-go? I was definitely disappointed with this and not impressed with the "ragin" sauce that accompanied it either. However, I did love the cheesesteak so I'm definitely planning on coming back but will likely try some other side like the garlic fries.

I love this spot. I'm a Philly native and very picky about my cheesesteaks. But Giorgino's is my favorite spot in San Diego for one, delicious. The menu has everything too, we even got pancakes for my kids. Make sure you pick up some Herr's chips and kandykakes while you're there. The owner and staff are great; you will not be disappointed.

the works cheese steak added with cheese whizz ong.... this is bursting with flavor, the service is always great and kind

I got "The Works" for $15+ and honestly wasn't worth it and wasn't seasoned (i.e. salt). It's practically a grilled cheese sandwich with a sprinkle of meat. The order of ingredients by the amount received in my sandwich: bread, cheese, grilled onions, steak, bell peppers, mushrooms. They up charge for ranch, if that tells anything.

That was the best Philly cheesesteak I've had in California hands-down, and the staff and the owner was just amazing. They were fast and efficient and who knows. I may be looking to host an event here soon. I met other guests that are in my profession, and now we are looking to make lifelong Business transactions together. Encourage you to stop by and try them out if you haven't husband and I devoured that sub. We contemplated on getting fries on the side, but the Philly cheese steak was plenty. It's not often you come across a place that gives actual adult size meals for a good price. It's a very cozy location.