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Civico 1845, San Diego, CA
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Civico 1845

$30 and under
Italian
1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Vegan-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
A new generation of Italian cuisine - fresh, light and authentic. By using proper cooking techniques, our flavors are natural and pure. Our menu is a homage to our region Calabria and southern Italian roots reflecting what is being served in Italy today. You can also find an extensive vegan menu that incorporates many of the best Italian dishes. We have been the first restaurant in the USA to have a full Italian Vegan menu since 2015! We believe in sustainability, both in our food and in the design of our restaurant. While our menu focuses on locally grown and seasonal ingredients, our bar and dining areas were created using reclaimed, natural materials. Nothing goes to waste at Civico 1845!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Pietro Gallo - Enrico De Santis

From the OpenTable editors: This sustainably minded Little Italy anchor is an ode to all things Calabrian. Executive chef Pietro Gallo whips up Southern Italian seafood staples plus a rare all-vegan menu that includes lasagna with meat-free ragu—these are nonna’s classics reinterpreted for San Diego’s health-conscious crowd.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to accommodate full buyouts for parties up to 70 people. Please email us at: info@civico1845.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,496 people are saying

Civico 1845 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Civico 1845 offers an inviting atmosphere with its "great service" and authentic Italian cuisine. Nestled in Little Italy, the restaurant impresses with its "extensive vegan menu," featuring dishes like vegan tiramisu and fusilli with eggplant. While some dishes may be oversalted, the "friendly staff" and "amazing ambience" ensure a memorable dining experience.

2,496 Reviews
  1. Brynn VIP

    Los Angeles23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible. So many great San Diego Italian restaurants and this one is a total dud. Food was marginal, for the price point and how great all the other local restaurants are, I had much higher expectations. Major pass.

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  2. Gabriel VIP

    Vancouver32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food with great service. Thanks to Luca for a great dining experience.

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  3. Erica

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Amazing service and good vegan options.

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  4. Zoe VIP

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good location. I’ll definitely be back!

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  5. Julie

    San Diego9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We took out of town guests here and we hoped it would be a winner. Sadly, it was just shy. One dish was oversalted. Requested a different meal to replace. The same meal was brought out and then that had to be replaced. Our poor guest had to eat on his own because the rest of us were done. Rock hard gelato was brought out and then another dessert was missed. I felt like we were not heard or the staff was too busy to be attentive. Sadly, our visit was not a huge hit.

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  6. Elias

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new cannoli vegani is even better than the previous already great version they used to have! Antonio V was knowledgeable and super friendly. Great atmosphere in the heart of Little Italy

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  7. Umang

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food quality and taste met the expectation. Extremely small menu for an Italian cuisine. Extremely very little Vegetarian options!! Service was exceptional and tidy slow. Overall good experience!! Have to try once!!

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  8. Caroline

    Milwaukee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was oversalted. My father had to send his dish back because it was inedible due to salt. He requested a bowl of plan pasta with marinara instead, which they accommodated. The service was fast and friendly, and they removed the dish from the bill.

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  9. Mario

    Miami8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Civico is consistently good, which is something that is difficult to achieve for a restaurant.

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  10. Ro VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife is a vegetarian so the vegan menu was a huge bonus. Food was very good but not “great”. We are from Chicago and have high standards for Italian food. Great service and ambiance. Place was buzzing and has a great vibe. Dined on a Friday evening. Would def go back.

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FAQs

Civico 1845 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 431-5990.

Civico 1845 is rated 4.4 stars by 2496 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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1845 India St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fir Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus Line on Ash and India st.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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