Herb & Wood

"This establishment enjoys a loyal following. The multilevel former warehouse could lean cavernous, but its barrel-vaulted ceilings and funky artwork exude a distinct Parisian bohemian warmth. The whole place is set aglow and everyone, including the staff, wants to be here. Its wide-ranging menu runs the gamut—from rustic, wood-fired dishes including grilled trumpet mushrooms and pizzas, to more refined plates like venison over buttermilk polenta. The PB&C, a chocolate-whiskey cake with peanut butter mousse and rich milk chocolate gelato, absolutely hits the spot." - Michelin Inspector

Herb & Wood - Review - Little Italy - San Diego - The Infatuation

"Herb & Wood is a Mediterranean restaurant in San Diego. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

A San Diego Dining Guide to the Food & Drink Scene | Eater San Diego

"Cited as one of the high-profile chef showcases anchoring the neighborhood’s buzzy dining scene, representing elevated, chef-driven dining on the main thoroughfare." - Kelly Bone

The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Head to Little Italy to experience chef Brian Malarkey’s flagship restaurant with its sprawling dining areas, including a roomy rectangular bar, low-lit sophisticated interior with exposed wooden beams, or enclosed patio space with a warming fireplace in the center. Herb & Wood is still a stunning spot to see and be seen in, with its California-meets-Mediterranean menu of grilled meats, pasta, and wood-fired pizza that keeps diners coming back. Start with pork belly with vadouvan aioli or roasted oysters with bone marrow before exploring the rest of the menu with dishes like a wagyu New York strip, roasted branzino, mushroom pizza, and lobster radiator. Must-try dishes: The rustic atmosphere lends itself to wood-fired dishes like the shareable mushroom pizza." - Candice Woo

Best San Diego Bars Serving Non-Alcoholic Drinks | Eater San Diego

"At Herb & Wood, the mocktail menu is as thoughtfully crafted as the rest of the bar program. The Lemon & Herbs combines fresh lemon juice, roasted lemon and thyme syrup, grenadine, and soda for a bright, herbaceous sip. For something deeper, the H&W Ponche layers warming cinnamon and clove with tamarind, hibiscus, green apple, and pineapple — a drink that tastes like a summer night. Set around an open-frame bar under soaring industrial wood arches, with a fireplace-warmed, plant-filled atrium, the space is as inviting as the drinks themselves." - Kelly Bone