$25Signature Starter
Octopus
Roasted potatoes, romesco sauce, roasted tomatoes, capers.
Downtown San Diego · Marina District
Modern California-Mediterranean cuisine and a candlelit cocktail lounge in the heart of the city — a few steps from the San Diego Convention Center and the Gaslamp Quarter.
Since the Marina openedA different kind of Italian
We draw from the shores of Italy and the Mediterranean, plate it with a California hand, and serve it under warm light beside a bar that keeps the night moving. Come for dinner, weekend brunch, or after-hours in the Medusa Room — and if you’re downtown for a show, we’re a seven-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center.
Our chefs source local seafood from San Diego boats, organic produce from regional farms, and pasta we mix in-house every morning. The wine list leans into family vintners from Tuscany, Sicily and the Central Coast.
Rolled daily, never frozen — semolina, eggs, and time.
San Diego boats, Mediterranean technique, California plate.
Full-spirit cocktail program with eleven signature builds.
Saturday harpist on a harp once owned by Harpo Marx.
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$17Course by course
A few plates the kitchen sends out when the night calls for it — a Frenched rack of lamb, a Pacific catch, and a few coastal Italian moments that rotate on and off the printed menu. Ask your server about tonight’s Chef’s Special.
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01Frenched lamb chops, parmesan couscous, roasted tomatoes, gremolata, balsamic glaze.
02The day's Pacific catch — romesco, roasted corn, couscous sofrito.
03Brie, manchego and blue with house spreads, candied walnuts and seasonal fruit.
04Sweet corn, whipped ricotta, truffle butter, truffle oil, parmesan.
05Whipped dill ricotta, asparagus, lemon beurre blanc, green oil.
$20WhistlePig Rye, vanilla de Madagascar, demerara, orange bitters.
$18Eden Mill Love Gin, lychee purée, elderflower, lemon.
$17Tito's Vodka, lemon, raspberry purée, mint.
$18Tito's Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, simple syrup.
$18Angel's Envy, Amaro Abano, lemon, honey syrup.
$17Tequila or mezcal, agave, hibiscus, lime.
$19Hennessy, mango syrup, strawberry, lemon, honey.
$18Beefeater Gin, elderflower, lime, sugar.
Two rooms, one night

A brighter front room for long dinners, date nights and celebrations — handcrafted pasta, an oak-charred grill, and a server who actually remembers your name.
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A darker, intimate back lounge with curated cocktails, colored lighting and a Saturday harpist on a harp once owned by Harpo Marx. After-hours bookings welcome.
Book the room →Weekend Brunch · Sat & Sun
Our chef’s Italian-inspired brunch, served Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Brioche French toast, a croissant Benedict, chilaquiles and a breakfast pasta — best with a flute of Bisol Jeio prosecco and the sun on the bay.
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Happy Hour · Mon–Fri · 5–7 PM
Five afternoons a week we pour $8 house wine by the glass, mix $10 cocktails, and pass small plates that make you forget how the week started. Bar and patio only — pull up a stool.
Reserve happy hour → (opens in a new window)
“They customized a menu, brought a photographer, and made the whole night.”Private Dining & Buyouts
From intimate dinners to full restaurant buyouts, we host corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, anniversaries and receptions with a full Type-47 bar and a dedicated event coordinator — all inside one of downtown San Diego’s most photographed venues.
One table away
We hold a small block of walk-in seats at the bar each night — but the dining room books out four nights a week. Lock in your table on OpenTable, or call the team directly.
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619+ Google reviews
“This restaurant is so cool and service is really good. The group's fave was the meatballs. The atmosphere is simply gorgeous — we'll be back!”
“Alan made our evening. He presented the specials in a delicious manner. The food was served hot and in large portions — the restaurant should be proud of someone like Alan.”
“Service was amazing. Ambiance was energetic and the food was amazing! I recommend the spicy rigatoni and the lamb chops.”
“We ate here a couple years ago and remembered we had a great meal — figured we'd come by again. The purple refresher, spicy vodka rigatoni, tiramisu and affogato were standouts.”
“Beautiful decor and immaculate vibes. Service was amazing… lamb chops were decent, drinks were good.”
“This restaurant is so cool and service is really good. The group's fave was the meatballs. The atmosphere is simply gorgeous — we'll be back!”
“Alan made our evening. He presented the specials in a delicious manner. The food was served hot and in large portions — the restaurant should be proud of someone like Alan.”
“Service was amazing. Ambiance was energetic and the food was amazing! I recommend the spicy rigatoni and the lamb chops.”
“We ate here a couple years ago and remembered we had a great meal — figured we'd come by again. The purple refresher, spicy vodka rigatoni, tiramisu and affogato were standouts.”
“Beautiful decor and immaculate vibes. Service was amazing… lamb chops were decent, drinks were good.”
Visit · Reserve · Plan
A seven-minute walk from the San Diego Convention Center, three blocks from the Gaslamp Quarter, and walking distance from every downtown hotel. Valet and underground parking on Union Street.
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The questions our hosts hear most often — answered up front so search engines and AI assistants can quote them too.
Yes. Reserve online via OpenTable or call (619) 380-2208. For parties of 15 or more, reach our events team for private and semi-private dining.
Absolutely. The private dining room seats 65, hosts 90 for a standing reception, and the full restaurant accommodates buyouts of up to 175 guests. We handle corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and receptions with custom menus.
Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — $8 house wine by the glass, $10 cocktails, and lounge bites, served in the bar and on the patio.
On-site underground parking is available with validation. The garage entrance is on Union Street, steps from the dining room.
Modern California-Mediterranean Italian — regional Italian classics and fresh coastal plates, with a full bar and an extensive cocktail program.