2 Best Restaurants in Old Town and Uptown, San Diego

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With some notable exceptions, historic Old Town celebrates Mexican dining. Nearby, Uptown’s diverse communities offers many bars, bistros, and gastropubs, along with ethnic restaurants ranging from Afghan and Indian to Russian and Vietnamese.

Pop Pie Co.

$ | University Heights
The atmosphere at Pop Pie Co. is fast-casual, but its menu is nothing less than rich, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. With a menu full of internationally inspired meat and dessert pies and open-air seating at communal tables, the eatery offers either a quick dessert or the satisfaction of a hearty meal without the dining room dress code.

Venissimo Cheese

$ | Mission Hills

The flagship location of Venissimo offers a gigantic selection of hard and soft cheeses from around the world, plus all the goodies that go along with it—dried meats, fruit, crackers, honey, olives, chocolate, and more. Assemble a plate to munch on, or grab one of their made-to-order sandwiches like the "Sweet" sandwich, made with ooey-gooey Brie and fig jam.

754 W. Washington St., San Diego, CA, 92103, USA
619-491--0708
Known For
  • Curated pairings and tasting events (see website calendar for details)
  • Knowledgable cheesemongers
  • Grab-and-go gifts to bring home
Restaurant Details
No dinner

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