Officine Buona Forchetta

Came here for dinner with friends and it was delicious! Tiramisu was amazing. The crust was good and it’s made on a pizza oven so. Some friends ordered their pasta and said it was good; there’s egg pasta options too. Just when we thought there wasn’t any Parmesan cheese, a lady came with the biggest bowl with ever seen and served us! They have gluten free options (both pasta and pizza) and even dairy free/vegan cheese options for pizza- which is a great option for lactose intolerant people. Only complaint is that they only had like one bathroom and it took forever for us to use it.

Yummy Italian food from Officine Buona Forchetta. Great atmosphere and ambiance, with spacious, dog friendly patio seating. We ordered the vita pizza, seafood cioppino, and paccheri with octopus. The service was friendly and relatively quick. Recommend for a nice place to eat while enjoying Liberty Station.

I have been going to Buona Forchetta for years! Since back when Nonna made special desserts herself. They quality has been maintained by the staff and this spot is in the perfect Point Loma neighborhood. I loved yhe Fattotore salad but it was definitely too heavy on the dressing. The pizzas, pastas and calamari hit the spot. I will say the penne pasta was mediocre but this is a solid 4/5

Another good find. Before we arrived I was taking a little slumber at our hotel. I asked my wife pick a place for dinner. Thirty minutes or so later she gently woke me up. Unfortunately I was in a deep sleep, that means I woke up with an attitude. I put on my pants while my wife directed our sons to put some pants on as well. After a short drive we pulled into a sweeeet parking spot, a little tight for our gas guzzling transport. As I step out the suv I noticed the building was unique. My wife told me it was an old navy training base. Pretty cool, right. Now to the nitty gritty. We had a reservation. We checked in at the hostess stand. The wait surprisingly wasn’t to bad. Our table was in the front area in the enclosed patio. It was a bit cold, so we asked if they could turn on the space heater. You probably guessed, it didn’t happen. We sat at our table for about 25 minutes until our waitress came over. The one good thing was that they at least brought water to the table. With the time waiting we had more than enough time to spend on the menu. Finally our waitress came over, no apologies for the wait. She started at her ordering device for a couple of minutes. Them she asked if we wanted drinks. We knew what we wanted already from drinks, appetizers, to main course. Now keep in mind I do not remember the dish names, I will describe them as close as possible for you to know what we ordered. Here’s what we ordered. Appetizers: a fried pizza dough it was 3 small fried pizza bread with different toppings. Yummmy! So good. Next was the focaccia, that was a super good, garlicky and great texture. Wine: Chianti Classico, this was funny because our waitress opened the bottle and served me a taste. I proceeded to taste the bottle and motioned it was good. She then rolled her eyes giving the impression like, “duh I know.” Now for the pasta, keep in mind their pasta is house made. Spicy Pasta w/ Chicken: I asked our waitress I wanted something spicy, she directed me to a sauce that would please my palette. I had the parpadale pasta. She was right! I liked it a lot. Carbonara: also really good, chose the tagliolini pasta. Pesto penne: yummy the pesto was delicious. Calzoni: a little different then a calzone as you can see in the pictures. Crust and fillings were delicious. This place was really busy and we understood that sometimes it’s hard to get to every table. Still I would recommend as a waitress or waiter to check in with your guests and let them know you will be right with them. I would definitely return, next time I might walk the market. Unfortunately by the time we finished our dinner the market was closing up.

This was my first time to Liberty Station and super excited to try BF. I can say it was a great experience. From service to food BF is a well oiled machine. We chose to sit inside on another beautiful day in San Diego. I will say that the ceilings are so high that they don't really clean the vents and exposed mechanicals. Myself living in a loft with exposed vents, mechanicals etc I understand this dilemma. However the walls and windows were all filthy and need a good cleaning. This didn't reflect on our experience but simply pointing out cleanliness is friendliness. We had calamari, salad, and a couple of pizzas. All was delicious and well prepared. Though the calamari didn't come with lemon which was strange. A quick request and that was rectified. Parking is kind of limited in this area of Liberty Station though a few blocks away there is tons of public parking. I'd imagine on a busy weekend that parking will be kind of a pain. Looking forward to going back soon, that pizza crust was phenomenal.

The food here is usually done well. The salads are some of my favorite. The menu overall has choices for most diets. Wine offered is good. The service is consistently the worst of any sit down restaurant in San Diego that I’ve been to. I have been here several times and while some have been worse that others, I have never left not regretting my experience due to the service. The waiter will take your order and you won’t see them again until they take your payment. If you dare track them down to ask for something (a drink for example) they will give you attitude and make a food runner or bus person help you instead. The food runners from what I’ve seen are always working hard and get your food out as fast as possible. While the food has kept me coming back despite poor service, I will not be returning after my most recent experience.

Met up here with some friends for a birthday. Never been before awesome wine, awesome service play area in the back patio for your kids to play and the food was absolutely delicious with vegan options as well for my fiance. The location was perfect for Liberty station the ambience vibe and feel was exactly what we were looking for. Great menu great options and selections and just a great atmosphere along with the employees and their service. We are fans and will definitely be back again..

My favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. I love all the branches of this restaurant but this is my favorite. I love the location and service here. The pizza is always top notch!

Ever since I became gluten free I've been searching for pizza that tastes like the real thing. Buona Forchetta has become my number one place for gluten free pizza it tastes just like what I remember real pizza to be. 10/10 highly recommend if you want a fluffy classic gluten free margarita pizza.

Officine Buona Forchetta in Liberty Station is a fantastic spot for a cozy and delicious dinner. We easily made a reservation for Saturday night through their website and were seated outside on their charming patio, which had heaters to keep us warm on a chilly evening. We had a bottle of Italian wine which was amazing. For our meal, we ordered the Lucia pizza and the fettuccine Pesto pasta. Our server, who was from Milan, was very kind and attentive, even while managing a larger section in front of the restaurant. She made our overall experience even better. If you're looking for a casual yet elevated Italian meal, I would recommend this restaurant.

We love Alexandria really thoughtful service and she made my aunties feel really cared for

Nice dining experience pretty packed outdoor area even with rain. Nothing can stop us from our Italian fix and this restaurant offered us plenty of gluten free options so if you got the celiac fear no more you can eat freely here. I loved the inside too they have a very dope pizza oven. On to the food I ordered a carb with bucatini noods and it was perfection just the right amount of creaminess and flavor which can be hard for a carb it can be bland sometimes or turn into an alfredo but this was perfect blend of like 4 ingredients I loved it. My wife and I shared a gluten free pizza too which I heard were bomb and yes it was in fact similar to a regular pizza and we loved it. She also got the lasagna and was very into it. The panna cota was very good too subtle dessert not too sweet just a good mixture of real ingredients. Loved this place for date night and if you or yours got allergies come through and you can still enjoy Italian cuisine.

I crave this dish weekly. My partner and I are obsessed with the gnocchi with Buona forchetta sauce. Be sure to ask for extra cheese on top! The service is always amazing. We're always so impressed by how quickly our food comes out. Great location to walk around Liberty Station. I'm obsessed with this restaurant!!

Officine Buona Forchetta in Liberty Station was a good visit, especially if you're looking for a convenient pre-event meal. The location is great, with a parking lot and other dining options nearby. I also really liked the outdoor seating--it's covered, spacious, and makes for a nice, relaxed atmosphere. The food was good, though not mind-blowing. Everything was well-prepared, and the menu has a nice variety, but nothing stood out as particularly exceptional. That said, it definitely hit the spot before a concert, and I'd come back if I were in the area again. My sister and I split a wine bottle, pizza and pasta dish which was the perfect amount for us. Service was friendly, and overall, it's a reliable choice if you're looking for Italian food in a lively setting.

Recently had lunch here and gotta admit. The food came out in a timely manner. The staff were all pleasant and polite. Pricing is fair. I would recommend it to friends and family.

Just had the best experience at Buona Forchetta! we came to liberty station on a whim, places had 2+ hour waits but coming to buona was the best decision. No wait, great ambiance with most tables full and the patio heaters keeping us cozy. Everything was SO GOOD, the gluten free pizza was delicious, the radicchio salad was refreshing, and the brussels were also made to perfection. still can't get over how good the gluten free crust was though -- THANK you so much for having these options Last but not least our server Alexandria was awesome and the reason we will be back soon.

Service was quick and friendly. Food was absolutely amazing. Our order of the night was the Nicola and the Lina with some Brussels sprouts so we could pretend we are eating healthy. Nicola: Mozzarella,mushrooms, prosciutto di parma, truffle oil - add artichoke Lina: Pepperoni, nduja, mozzarella, stracciata and hot honey Both were phenomenal and I still can't decide which one I like more!!! Thoughts of the truffle and mushroom taste from the Nicola will likely force me to return very soon. Hot Honey is an Apex pizza ingredient and I always look for it on a menu. Tonight just reinforced how good it is when done correctly. Sweet and spicy perfection. The cheeses they picked go so perfectly with the spice from nduja and pepperoni! My wife can't handle heat and she loved it so don't be afraid it is too spicy for those who don't like a little heat. Overall - Amazing. The crust here is perfection so definitely come here if you are a true pizza fanatic.

I went to this restaurant for a girls' night dinner, and it was a great choice for the evening. We went on a Friday night, and it was pretty busy, so I'd recommend making a reservation like we did. The service started off strong, but as the night went on, we had to flag down our waitress a few times. For the food, I tried one of the specials--the Tagliolini with zucchini in a cream sauce--and it was hands down the best dish of the night! I also sampled my friends' dishes (the Marisa pizza and Gnocchi in tomato sauce), which were okay but a bit on the bland side. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu!

DELICIOUS salad (radicchio). Andrea pizza was very good, I think white sauce or some sauce might make it even better...? We will be back!

The staff is all very nice. We had a sweet Italian waitress that helped my friend with a wine selection and me with a pasta combination. My pasta with the house sauce and burrata was amazing. My friend loved her cioppino. We both cleaned our plates. We sat on the covered front patio and kept our jackets on. There were heaters but not near us. There's also a cute little bar inside.

This has become a go to for birthday and anniversary dinners. We dream about thr soft bread, the thick and complex tomato sauce, the hand made pasta, and the fresh and stringy cheese. The liberty Station location has a large patio which is great for a large party, we saw several groups of 8 or more. The servers are hustling and never too far away if you have questions or decided you wanted to throw in another starter dish. With so many good options on the menu, we always pick a pizza and a pasta and share, and still have leftovers. So far our favorite is the Buona Forchetta pasta sauce.. it is incredible! I haven't had the pleasure of going to Italy yet but this is my favorite Italian restaurant I've been to in Sam Diego!

Officine Buona Forchetta in Liberty Station is a great spot for a cozy and delicious dinner. We made a reservation easily through their website and were seated outside on their charming patio, which was warmed by heaters--perfect for a chilly evening. We shared a bottle of their house red wine, which was both affordable and very drinkable. For food, we ordered the Sofia pizza and the Cacio e Pepe pasta. Both were flavorful, perfectly prepared, and more than enough to fill us up. The service was fast, polite, and attentive, making the overall experience even better. If you're looking for a casual yet elevated Italian meal, I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Listen, I've been to the South Park one like 4x and I've hated it every time. This is my first time at the Liberty station one and it was brilliant! Serve was great, I ended up getting a reservation on a Saturday night 45 minutes before I arrive and funny enough, there was a wait... I just didn't have to wait because I booked a resy. This is the best pizza crust in the world... I've been to Italy and France and have had pizza. The pesto is not your usual pesto, it's more of a pesto cream. But the gnocchi is unreal. Top tier gnocchi. I'll be back with my kids for them to try!

Today my daughter chose to celebrate her birthday here because of past experiences of delightful food and service. We were all voracious and arrived at 2:40 for a late lunch and early dinner....Dunch! We were seated and greeted by Roberto and he was gracious and everything f you could want in a server and of course ITALIANO!!! We started with the rosemary olive oil focaccia which is lighter than air and makes your mouth tingle. Our meal arrived shortly after polishing that off. Eggplant Parmesan was perfecto, as was the Nicolo pizza with prosciutto draped over the mushrooms and tomato sauce. The swordfish with chimichurri sauce and arugula and tomato salad was divine. The birthday girl topped off the meal with a gratis panna cotta!! Five star meal and service and ambiance is the norm here. We left happy!!

Yummm i love buona forchetta. I went to the one in San Clemente and loved it and was so happy to see one in San Diego. I ordered the same as I had gotten in San Clemente which was a pizza. I love the hot honey that comes in it. The big thing that makes buona forchetta stand out for me is that they have vegan cheese. I cannot have any dairy at all without horrible consequences but I love pizza so much and sometimes I just need a fix without the pizza being fully vegan. I'm so happy to have found a delicious meaty pizza with vegan cheese. It's a little bit expensive for me to come here too often so it is a little treat for myself once in a while. I've recommended it to many friends and they've all said it's delicious!

i've been to buona forchetta many times and enjoy my time when there. we got there around 2:30pm, so it was nice to not be with a huge crowd. the foccacia bread was was super crispy and it was a great decision to get it with garlic. the pizza was pretty yummy as well. the main event was the pasta though! the flavor of the buona forchetta was magnificent. i love this restaurant and always paint a visit when i am in san diego.

Another delicious dinner with friends. Food and service consistently very good. This time we tried the Chicken special. It was the best! Moist chicken breast with Prosciutto wrapped in it with a delicious gravy. Looking forward to our next visit.

I did not enjoy this specific location for more reasons than one. The staff here is not what it use to be. The quality of food has gone down tremendously in the past year. It is a shame. Cocktail list is basic with no flare or signature. Basic.

This was my first time to Liberty Station and super excited to try BF. I can say it was a great experience. From service to food BF is a well oiled machine. We chose to sit inside on another beautiful day in San Diego. I will say that the ceilings are so high that they don't really clean the vents and exposed mechanicals. Myself living in a loft with exposed vents, mechanicals etc I understand this dilemma. However the walls and windows were all filthy and need a good cleaning. This didn't reflect on our experience but simply pointing out cleanliness is friendliness. We had calamari, salad, and a couple of pizzas. All was delicious and well prepared. Though the calamari didn't come with lemon which was strange. A quick request and that was rectified. Parking is kind of limited in this area of Liberty Station though a few blocks away there is tons of public parking. I'd imagine on a busy weekend that parking will be kind of a pain. Looking forward to going back soon, that pizza crust was phenomenal.

Reservations were made and we were seated quickly upon our arrival. However, we were seated in the back next to the door where the staff come and go so it could get quite loud. Our waitress was friendly. She pointed out the specials and dishes she recommended. Service, overall, was good in the we were checked on often. Started out with pizzas as appetizers - one was the Nicola. The flavor was good - liked the prosciutto and subtle truffle flavor. The crust was thin so it was soggy under the toppings. Also ordered the artichokes - 4 good sized artichokes arrived. Plenty to share. There was a lot of oil on the plate - could've maybe used a little citrus because of all the oil. I ordered the Ahi Tuna special which came with an arugula salad. It was ok. Hubs and kiddos ordered pasta dishes - fettuccine carbonara, gnocchi due pomodori, and fettuccine Buona Forchetta. Hubs ate all his carbonara, but kiddo said his fettuccine was a bit too al dente. He will usually kill his meal, but did not finish his dish. BIL also ordered a pasta dish, and noted his was a bit too al dente as well. As noted, service was good but the dishes were hit and miss.

My daughter brought me here while I was visiting her this past weekend This place is crazy busy and for good reason The food was so good My 24 yr old daughter is super picky but she loved it We a couple of great drinks with an appetizer or two but the pasta dishes we had were delicious Fresh made pasta made the meal The tiramisu was pretty good too Loved it

It is a nice Italian restaurant located in liberty station. It is close to the airport also. Our flight to San Diego was delayed. With hungry children who wanted Italian food, I yelped and found here. Picked up the rental car and we drove over right over. Plenty of parking around and I felt safe at night with kids. We got seated pretty quickly. We placed in our order and with a short wait. Our delight arrived. Pizza dough was awesome. Slim but with good texture and solid flavor. Pasta was also awesome. Simple food with excellent execution and flavor. Thumb ups from my picky eaters. I ordered a salad with salmon. Good flavor and wonderful texture. Service was friendly. Pizza oven inside looks cute. We sat outside and we enjoyed the setup and felt comfortable. We would love to drop by again next time we are in town. Solid experience and definitely kids friendly

Always passed this spot and finally got to try it a few days ago. We got the pesto with pork cheek and shrimp, the buona forchetta with the pork cheek and the garlic focaccia. Everything tasted amazing and fresh. The ambience is beautiful at night and the servers do a great job at checking up on you.

The restaurant ambiance is great outdoors! If you don't mind the airplane noise, and the din of a typical weekend, it's a great dining spot! The food was really delicious. Pizza was so incredibly light and crisp, not too much cheese, tons of toppings, great crust, typical Italian pizza. So many accommodating food options. A vegan pizza topped with vegan cheese!! Drinks were a bit pricy. But they have cool Italian sodas to try.

This location is WAY better than the San Marcos location! The service was good and prompt. The pasta was very tasty - the sauce was flavorful and the right amount of thickness. Shrimp was perfectly cooked and not dry. I'd come back to this location! The outdoor seating area was nice and had heat lamps.

I really like the dishes we ordered. I will be returning again. Pesto Pasta: Tastes very fresh, light, filling, delicious. Beautiful for a light afternoon. Pizza: Very tasty. I absolutely loved it.

I'd give this place a 5 for the meal and a 3 for everything else. The location was great, close to all the liberty station activities, mini golf etc. The service was good, we got the perfect meal for the kiddos, and our pizza plus seafood was delicious. It did take a little while because there were a lot of patrons on the outdoor patio. Overall good times, but there are no real kid activities on site, which is part of the experience we were looking for.

The one positive feedback is we were promptly seated (we had reservations). First checked in and was greeted with a sour-faced hostess. They were very busy, so it took waitresses an extra 10 minutes to give us a initial greeting. Cocktail was not good. I ordered a whiskey sour but did not get a true whiskey sour with egg whites and bitters. I ordered carbonara but was served cacio pepe and it was salty. The server never checked on us to see how the food was. At least they replaced the meal. Lastly, there was a Manager that was making her rounds from table to table in our section, but avoided us. Never going back.

Buona Forchetta is hands down one of our go-to spots whenever we're in the mood for some seriously delicious pizza. It's become a regular haunt for us, and for good reason. We kicked off our meal with the eggplant tortino, which was an absolute delight. While it was a bit on the smaller side, it made for a tasty appetizer. Now, onto the main event--the pizzas! We tried both the Teepoo and the Ezzio Calzone, and let me tell you, they were both incredible in their own right. Each had its own unique flavors and textures that left us unable to pick a favorite. Suffice it to say, we devoured every last slice. Honestly, we've yet to try anything at Buona Forchetta that we haven't absolutely loved. It's a must-visit for any pizza aficionado!

Had reservations and only had to wait a few minutes for our table. Service was beyond fantastic. The hostess was so nice and accommodating, the server was just the same! Somebody had sat there with an extremely glittery dress and my fiancé tried to wipe it off and the server said she would and did, we had a good laugh. The tables outside were a little rickety, think they just need to be tightened, but it seems all the tables were like that. Our server tried to see if she could fix it, but we told her it was fine. We ordered the Montanara pizza bites, focaccia, the Martina Pizza, and Chicken Pesto Penne and it was some of the best food we've ever had. I will most definitely come back for their food and service. I am haunted by how delicious their pesto pasta was and that pizza was so perfect with the combination of flavors, it was all unreal. We cannot wait to come back!

Came here for lunch and this exceeded my expectations. I split the calamari and hot honey pizza with a friend. The calamari was amazing--super crispy, with not too much breading. The pizza was okay, slightly soggy but still flavorful. There's a lot of outdoor seating but it gets quite loud with the airplanes.

I had an event here with about 20 people. They were super accommodating and service was superb. The food is really great and the patio is so pretty. Feels like Italy!

This Italian spot is located within the Liberty Station complex. It has a large dog friendly patio and serves up a plethora of pastas, pizzas, salads and antipastas. They usually have a chalk board filled with their specials as well. We come here frequently and some of our favorite things to get are: For appetizers: BURRATA CAPRESE CALAMARI FRITTI POLPETTINE And my fav pizzas are the MARGHERITA, REGINA MARGHERITA, ANGELA, and the Bruna. They do have some vegan options as well as some gluten free options for those that need to look for those items.

My first time here and already a fan!! Came here Friday night and got seated at the bar. Definitely a more authentic Italian restaurant for sure. Started out with the calamari, which was so good, the pieces were good size and the batter was just right. They paired it with marinara sauce. We got the Bucatini al Pesto & Piera pizza. Both were very delicious, so tasty and flavorful. The pizza crust was so soft and doughy. For dessert we had the tiramisu & cannoli which were not only a nice presentation but also very delicious. Thank you Jorge for the great service and Buona Forchetta for great food. I will definitely be back.

We fell in love with Buona Forchetta in South Park many years ago, and never made it to this newer, larger location until recently. Unfortunately, all the charms of the original location are completely lost. We were seated inside, which had the feel of a warehouse space, more than a cozy restaurant. The food was fine, but nothing to write home about. The in-laws enjoyed the pasta, and the pizza we got was decent. Do not order the focaccia though -- it's basically plain pizza dough, save your $6 and carbs for other dishes. In generally, the food, ambiance, and service were lacking warmth. It's nice that you can make a reservation and you don't have to worry about street parking, but this Liberty Station location is not going to be a go-to spot for us.

Friends salad arrived at the same time as her entree...Not as server said. My entree arrived way later and was (being generous) lukewarm. I don't like to complain, but did have it sent back. This place is always 5 stars, but for some reason it was sub par today,

Stopped by for a quick lunch when visiting Liberty Station. The weather was beautiful outside and we sat on the patio. We shared a couple pizzas and a pasta dish. The pizzas were light and crispy with beautiful fresh toppings. The pasta was cooked perfect with a nice hearty and flavorful sauce. Our server was a sweet Italian girls who was so nice and attentive. We had a great experience and loved our food.

I absolutely love this restaurant. Every time we go it is delicious!!! We came for lunch today and ordered pizza and gnocchi with pesto sauce. If I could recommend anything it would be the pesto gnocchi. It's been very cold and rainy lately and we were seated outside but they had the heaters going so that was great! We have tried many of the pizzas but pictured are the "Martina" and "Marisa". Food was good. Service was great! We will continue to come back.

Cute patio dining and polite service - waiter did 1 check back after 2-3 mins which is ideal, but nobody refilled soft drink for my husband. Pizza was lovely, but slightly bummed that the focaccia was just pizza dough flatbread with olive oil and rosemary as opposed to a fluffy-finger-poked focaccia bread. The chipped plates cheapened the feel a bit, and our table wobbled until a cork was stuffed under one of the legs. Overall still tasty and would be back!

Amazing food and service. Sat at the bar and ordered our food. The calamari was pretty tasty served with marinara sauce. The piera pizza was so good. The crust was super soft and doughy. The pizza was cooked perfectly. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert and it was so tasty and creamy. Can't wait to come back and try something else on the menu.

Cute restaurant, the server Eric was such a gem! Appetizers (or Antipasti) were great. I was not a fan of the carbonara. It was EXTREMELY salty! The desserts definitely made up for it (not pictured). Chocolate mousse 4/5 - rich but not overly chocolatey. Panna cotta 4/5 - not too sweet but nice simple dessert. Straccetti Alla Nutella 4/5 - looks like a funnel cake, sharable dessert.

We came in with high hopes. Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed. As the kids say, it was mid.

First off: the dinner was delicious and came to us quickly. We did not have a reservation but seats were open and they sat us right away; service was fast and helpful at the start. We had two pizzas and a pasta dish: a Nicola, a Bruna, and pasta with Pomodoro sauce and burrata. They were all legitimately delicious and came out fast. Crust in the pizzas had a beautiful char. The only thing that was strange is the Nicola seems to have had the slices of prosciutto added after it had been cut, and they were draped over the whole thing so it took my son a while trying to figure out how to cut through those to eat it. I don't know if that was an accident, or how it is always served. The service took a hit once we were served, however. There seemed to be mishaps with a nearby large party that took the attention of our waitress and a manager, so it took a *very* long time for her to come offer us dessert and then even longer to come take that order. We ordered cannoli to go, and the check. Some time later we were presented with a platter of cannoli with a lot of unnecessary adornment (chocolate sauce, berry sauce, mint sprigs, berries) - not to go, though. We got it boxed up and finally managed to leave, but the sauces meant that the cannoli shells got soggy quickly, so we ate them earlier than intended. Honestly, the unnecessarily fussy presentation of the cannoli was the only food related misfire - dinner was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was a little iffy, but it was certainly a place I'd eat again and recommend to others - but maybe try to get there before the rush, as the wheel came a bit loose once it got busy. Ambience was nice as long as you don't mind the occasional jet flying directly overhead - it's definitely directly under someone's flight path.

Get the pizza! We have been coming for years whenever we visit San Diego. We have loved this place for a long time. This was our first time coming back since Covid and we didn't realize how much has changed. We ordered the lasagna and spaghetti bolognese. This place is clearly know now more for their pizza so order the pizza! The lasagna and bolognese were just thrown together. The noodles were soft and chewy, sauce was average. The veggie lasagna was thrown together, the layers were lost in all of the sauce thrown on it. It didn't resemble lasagna at all. We loved our server Pool and the service was great. He gave our son complimentary ice cream and they gave us extra spaghetti when they accidentally threw away noodles our one year old decided to eat, but we were disappointed with the quality of food after years of loving this place.

We had an amazing experience as always. Our waiter Joelle was the best, he was fast and super helpful. I know there's a lot of branches and we have been to 3 of them but never beat this one. Thank you Joelle for making our experience so amazing. We were a party of 12 by the way

I went here Saturday, March 1st for a birthday with a group of friends and couldn't have been more disappointed. This was probably the worst service I have ever received at an establishment to date. We were reserved for a group of 9 and were excited to celebrate a friend's birthday at dinner. Not only was our server unfriendly, but she did NOT take good care of us. We were at the restaurant for nearly three hours, not because we wanted to be, but because our server let us wait 30 minutes in between ordering drinks, entrees, and dessert. We sat at the table with our plates CLEARED for at least 20 minutes before having to hunt down our waitress for a dessert menu. We spoke to management and they offered us a discount, to which we declined, so they gave the birthday girl a free drink instead. We were approached by said waitress with an intimidating attitude, as she asked us rudely why we were waiting by the bar or if we knew someone who was working there. It was suspected that she did not give us good service knowing that automatic gratuity would be applied to our check, which is not cool. The only highlight of our experience was obviously the delicious food and our AMAZING busser assigned to our table. He was always available and so friendly and fun! If you sit in the server's section with long, dirty blonde hair and a slight accent (she did not tell the table her name)-- request a better server!

I don't know what happened to this place but the last three times I've been here, it's been below par and my experience last night sealed it. The hostess was rude and unwelcoming (sort of your main job) the service was slow, the food came and was auctioned off at the table, the food quality was terrible, I honestly believe Olive Garden would have blown away what I was served last night. There was no check up on our table to see how the food was, our glasses sat empty and once we could order another drink, it took 20 minutes to get. Maybe they were understaffed? If so, where was the manager checking on tables? Maybe they had an entirely new kitchen staff? If so why would they be working on a Friday night? There are too many good options in town to waste money at a place with pretentious, untrained staff and low quality food.