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Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse, San Diego, CA

Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse

3.9
3.9
26 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
314 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse offers guests an experience worth dining for. A cozy outdoor patio, bustling bar and beautifully designed interior set the tone for an exceptional evening. Dry-aged prime steaks, fresh seafood and pasta are paired with a global wine selection from our expansive wine vault. Executive Chef Aliano Decka, who was born in Italy and classically trained, uses timeless techniques to prepare beautifully composed dishes presented in familiar and modern presentations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Monday – Friday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm Saturday – Sunday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    On 5th Ave. Between J & K
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

26 Reviews
  1. JuliusE

    Charleston21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as was the service. Will definitely return.

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  2. BrentB

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best homemade pastas in the Gaslamp. In fact best Italian around. Great reserve wine menu. Slightly pricey for SD but reasonable compared to other cities. Worth a taste

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  3. MichelleT

    San Diego12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun patio in front to enjoy 5th street; very nice welcome by the hostess; server took great pride in his service delivery, streak and sides were very good. Overall, an enjoyable dinning option

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the service was excellent. Could not have been better.

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  6. EmmyWasabi

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ein schöner Abend - echte Italiener mit schönem italienischem Essen; man wurde nicht gehetzt, sodass man in Flair sein Essen genießen konnte.

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  7. Janie VIP

    San Diego32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bradley the bartender was excellent, Margarita our server was awesome, apps, salads & entrees were all enjoyable (ribeye was super tasty but pretty small for the price .... $66) ..... dessert left much to be desired. Ambience is really nice, "fancier" than most SD restaurants downtown, but there were only 2 other parties in house which even on a Sunday night seemed unusual. Overall, a nice restaurant with a bit of a different feel.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Valentine's Day so fairly busy, but not overly so. Steaks were ok but nothing special, especially considering the price. 3 of us ate the NY Strip steak with one side each (and they are not shareable like other higher end steak houses) with 1 drink each and with a 20% tip the bill was $350. Very meh for the money.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 11, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Took a while to get waiter, Bug in our first drink. Our dish had missing ingredients than what stated in menu. Menu changed 2 days before. Waiter said "I should have told you". Will never go again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 2, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The steak was delicious. Got the dry aged-ribeye and it melts in your mouth.

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Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse is rated 3.9 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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314 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 5th Ave. Between J & K
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Monday – Friday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm Saturday – Sunday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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