Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano — Restaurant in San Diego

Authentic Italian in an informal atmosphere, call it street-side urban corner going for rustic charm. No tablecloths here. Not elegant and a bit tight on the seating, even rough around the edges. But a solid menu with some great choices.

Drinks -- solid wine list, a handful of bottled beers, including Peroni, of course. Sadly, no cocktails.

Appetizers -- antipasto and other great choices. On our most recent visit we got the artichokes, Jerusalem it seemed like, small and soaked in olive oil, quite good, even the stalks. Bruschetta is also good.

Entrees -- lots of seafood and pasta options, but my go-to is the ossobuco -- the pork is seasoned well and falls off the bone. It's a big portion, as was the gamberi pomodoro, so bring your appetite, or enjoy your leftovers tomorrow 😉.

Service -- the wait staff varies; they are Italian (or are convincing actors) and if you're not they can be difficult to understand. It can require some back and forth which can come off as charming or semi-surly, depending on your waiter.

Overall Pomodoro is a good, even delightful choice if you're looking for authentic Italian and don't mind a bit of forced intimacy.

Note: if you do want a cocktail, or a pizza, walk next door to their sister restaurant Pummaro. Different vibe and great pizza from a wood-fired...

I recently dined at Pomodoro, a charming Italian restaurant in Point Loma, and was thoroughly impressed by the experience.

The highlight of our evening was the exceptional service provided by Assistant Manager Paul I. His professionalism and genuine care for our dining experience was remarkable. His commitment to customer satisfaction was truly impressive, so, I felt compelled to share my admiration with the owner.

Equally noteworthy was our waitress, Sophia. Her warm demeanor and attentive service complemented the delightful meal, making the evening even more enjoyable. The food at Pomodoro was top-notch, enhancing an already fantastic dining experience.

What’s more, this gem of a restaurant is just a short walk from my home, adding to my appreciation of the place. With such outstanding service and delicious food, Pomodoro has certainly won me over. Kudos to the team for creating such a memorable dining experience. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Thank...

Great experience from the start. Friendly Host greeted and sat us. Immediately greeted by a waiter who brought delicious warm bread. (The salsa that it came with was cold and spicy, not my favorite but the bread was really good.) Our waiter, another waiter and a busser were all very friendly and attentive.

I ordered the mushroom ravioli. It was exactly how I expected and it was also delicious! If you like mushrooms, THIS is the dish! I used the extra bread that I ordered (yes, I liked it that much!) to scoop up the rest of the sauce and mushrooms once the raviolis were all eaten.

My partner had the pasta primavera. He liked it but he would have liked some Texas Pete. But that's just him. It was good.

We shared the tiramisu for dessert. It's a generous portion. And it was YUM!

There are plenty of vegetarian (maybe also vegan?) options on the menu. There is something for...