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Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.7(8,211)Little Italy - 4
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Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,544)Hillcrest
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Addison by William Bradley
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(1,878)Del Mar - 2
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Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.5(3,121)University Heights - 3
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Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.4(826)Little Italy - 4
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Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.6(6,752)Downtown
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Farmer's Bottega Restaurant
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(1,656)Farm-to-table restaurant located in the heart of Mission Hills. Farmer's Bottega serves farm fresh breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner along with a unique selection of craft local beer and wine.The Red Door
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(3,023)The Red Door San Diego is committed to offering our guests sustainable and responsibly sourced farm-to-fork dishes. We proudly serve contemporary Italian and modern European cuisine with the freshest locally grown and handcrafted products available. We also feature delicious and unique ingredients from around the world. Chef/Owner Luciano Cibelli shops daily, personally selecting every item we serve. He bakes fresh breads, rolls, desserts and all of the pasta in house (including a special Gluten Free Bucatini) and he develops his menus in rhythm with the seasonal San Diego harvest. Enjoy nightly special offerings or a house favorite, Beef Wellington. Join us for the highly rated cuisine and return for the charming ambiance and excellent service behind the Red Door.
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- SSteveSan Diego •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoMiguel’s Cocina is my favorite restaurant, by far, in Old Town. I am vegan and they gladly accommodate me. I have returned many timesMore infoMiguel's Cocina - Old TownPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.6
- CCaitlinWashington, D.C. Area •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoGreat service!! Drinks were fantastic and super tasty appetizers.More infoEl AgavePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.8
- NNileshSan Francisco Bay Area •20 reviews4.0Dined on Apr 16, 2025Great cocktails and ambience. Good food. Small portion sizes so could be enjoyed tapas style with a groupMore infoTahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.7
- JjoyVIPSan Diego •4 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 7, 2025We celebrated our beautiful bride to be and this place was perfect ...decors were chic and perfect for photo ops .food was delish and drinks were the yummiest! Thank you for the A++ service ..we will be back!More infoTrattoria Don PietroPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town•3.9
- HHHHoneyAtlanta •19 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 10, 2025Excellent food all around - even the kids burger and fries were substantial. Our server was very attentive! Highly recommendMore infoCasa De Freds, Tacos y TequilaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town•4.7
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Nestled around San Diego's Old Town and downtown, the upscale residential area of Mission Hills offers quality fine dining. Neighborhood chefs source their fresh ingredients from the abundant local farmers markets, offering true farm-to-table cuisine. Small plates and appetizers reflect regional vegetables, meats and cheeses, from a walnut pesto brie to roasted beet salad. Elegant dishes at the handful of gourmet venues include wild boar sausage risotto, free-range duck and chicken, lamb meatballs and an apricot quinoa salmon salad. Local pizzerias as well as an array of Mexican and Asian restaurants, offering sushi to noodles, can also be found in the area.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Mission Hills is Farmer's Bottega Restaurant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Mission Hills are Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar, Farmer's Bottega Restaurant and Starlite
The restaurants with the best service in Mission Hills are The Red Door, Farmer's Bottega Restaurant and Starlite
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Mission Hills are Starlite, Fort Oak and Farmer's Bottega Restaurant
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