Solare Ristorante
4.6(500+)•
DashPass•
Italian•
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DashPass
4.6(500+)•
$$•Italian
Solare Ristorante is a Michelin Guide 2026 restaurant – Wine Spectator Grand Award 2026 Winner – named “Top 5 San Diego Restaurant” 2026 by San Diego Magazine. Family-owned and operated, the Smerik Fa…
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11:30 am - 2:55 pm; 4:00 pm - 7:40 pmFeatured Items
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Pizza Pepperoni Classic
$21.00
•81% (32)
#1 Most liked
Ossobuco di Maiale
$42.00
Costolette di Agnello
$48.00
Pollo al Marsala
$33.00
•100% (8)
Pizza Cotto e Funghi
$21.00
•94% (17)
#3 Most liked
La Parmigiana
$25.00
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Reviews500+ ratings • 10+ public reviews
4.6
of 5 stars
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Fidel E
74 contributionsLoved
• 2/17/25Normally, I'm one to dock points for poor price-to-portion ratio. However, Solare isn't here to stock you on enough leftovers for a couple days -- they understand their place is providing top-notch flavors, and they prove they belong in the upper echelon of Italian establishments in SD by mastery of craft alone. Whether you dive right for the mains or linger over their pastas, it's hard to find fault with the quality of each dish. The portions are just right, the ingredients are fresh, and the depth of knowledge displayed by Solare's chefs yields results that are indeed greater than the sum of their parts. Be prepared to shell out, but you will find the full experience well worth your dime.
All this to say that I enjoyed the Risotto Tartufo e Capesante immensely, and the seasonal Grilled Vegetables (this time: golden and orange carrots, broccolini, Brussels sprouts) have yet to disappoint. Now if I could just convince the chef to throw in a couple extra scallops... which, by the way, were the best I've had since arriving back in town five years ago. Seared brown, and to the right doneness. Magnificent.
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Sarah H
9 contributionsLoved
• 10/11/22This classic Bolognese dish was unique and delicious. Unusual flavors mixed with classic Italian seasonings and it went well with a great bottle of Pinot noir, not heavy or too rich. I would definitely order it again. We've never had an ordinary or boring meal at Solare's, one of our favorite restaurants. It always delights our senses!
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Joy .
94 contributionsDidn't like
• 2/11/26Barely any berry compote on my Italian Ricotta Cheesecake so it was dry and lacking in flavor. I'm sure the kitchen could have spared more than a nickel-size portion of berry compote to satisfy a paying customer. Disappointing.
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Vladimir K
1 contributionsDidn't like
• 11/9/21The lamb was average. I didn't get enough flavor. Tagliata was better, I didn’t have option to select the level of cooking, so might be the medium could be better. I really liked the side of Tagliata. Lasagna was ok, but nothing special, again I didn’t get enough the flavour. For that price it was average. I know a lot of places with that quality for 30-40% cheaper. I’m not poor, I just wanted a dinner for the money I paid, but unfortunately I got the average level.
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Joy .
94 contributionsLoved
• 9/9/25Solare is the best Italian food in San Diego! Their pizza never disappoints. They use real San Marzano tomatoes and their dough is slow-fermented. If you like quality food, you understand why I mention this. ;)
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Soups and Broths
Solare may be best known for its house-made pastas, delicious meats and seafood, and pizzas … but we also have some of the best soups & broths you will ever have. The perfect healthy and hearty comfort foods for Spring! Here are the delicious Solare soups & broths we have – just as your Italian Grandmother makes them - we will have new selections too. Keep watching this space.
Pizza & Pasta
36 hour dough made with mother yeast and time honored methods Fresh Pasta crafted in house
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Wine and No Alch drinks
All alcoholic beverages need to be ordered with food. All orders without food will be rejected/cancelled. Sorry!