$25Signature Starter
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Roasted potatoes & tomatoes, caper berries, romesco, lemon.
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.
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 eight signature builds.
Saturday harpist on a harp once owned by Harpo Marx.
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$17Course by course
Five plates the kitchen sends out when the night calls for it — an off-menu rack of lamb, a Pacific sea bass, and a few coastal Italian moments you won’t find on the printed menu.
See the full specials list →
01$46Parmesan couscous, roasted tomatoes, gremolata, balsamic glaze.
02$36Fish of the day, romesco, roasted corn, couscous sofrito.
03$23Brie, manchego, blue cheese, house spreads, candied walnuts, seasonal fruit, pita. Add prosciutto 9.
04$17Ricotta, truffle butter, truffle oil, parmesan.
05$38Whipped ricotta, roasted carrots & asparagus, lemon beurre blanc.
$20WhistlePig Rye, vanilla de Madagascar, demerara, orange bitters.
$18Eden Mill Love Gin, lychee puree, elderflower, lemon.
$20Bacardi Silver, Aperol, pineapple, apricot puree, sugar.
$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.
See the dinner menu →
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 from 10 AM. Truffle eggs, lobster Benedicts, bottomless mimosas, and a short list of bloody Marys that take the day off your hands.
See brunch menu →
Happy Hour · Mon–Fri · 4–7 PM
Five afternoons a week we cut the wine list in half, pour $10 house cocktails, and pass small plates that make you forget how the week started. Pull up a stool — the lounge fills fast.
Reserve happy hour →
“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.
As seen in & loved by
800+ five-star 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
One block 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.
Hours
Quick answers
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, 4:00 to 7:00 PM — half-off wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and lounge bites in the bar and lounge.
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.