Ciccia Osteria

Wow. Just wow. We just had an absolutely elite meal here. It's an unassuming spot, with a casual but cozy ambiance. Great for a date, celebration, or really any time you want a delicious plate of pasta. If they have the mushroom flan, start with that. It was savory, and flavorful. We had the gluten free version, but I'm sure the normal is excellent as well. I was impressed with the range of gluten free options, which is always appreciated for me (celiac). My partner had the crab and shrimp cream sauce with lemon linguini pasta, and she raved about it. I had the same linguini, but with the sausage saffron sauce, and loved it. The dessert menu had a number of decadent sounding options, we settled for thr ugly chocolate cake and the GF tiaramisu. The tiaramisu was so creamy it was almost a pudding - tasty, and melt in your mouth smooth. The ugly chocolate cake (that's what they call it) was lighter than I expected, rich, but kinda airy like a soufflé. Anyway, I can't say enough about this spot. It's a gem. If you want good pasta, this place delivers in spades.

Simply fantastic. An immediate favorite. We arrived during a rush and had to wait to be seated, but it was WELL worth it. I’m not surprised how busy they were after having experienced it. Wonderful food, great service, unbelievable prices. I wish I didn’t live >2000 miles away. And for those of you who are celiac/GF, they have a great selection on a separate menu!

The best gluten free vegan lasagna you will ever have. They even have a GF vegan menu. It's fabulous. The food is so tasty we will plan another trip to San Diego.just to visit again!