Trattoria La Strada

I am making it a point to travel around San Diego for some good Italian food. I have been disappointed several times before Trattoria and almost gave up. This place has definitely relit the spark and is currently my #1 favorite place to get some authentic Tuscan food.

My friend told me about this place, so one day for a late lunch, I got lucky with a parking spot nearby and went in to check it out. I just got a standard spaghetti and meatballs but it was really good. The meatballs were big and flavorful, and the sauce was really meaty. It was a little expensive, but you can tell its great quality.

My husband and I held our daughter's graduation reception at La Strada and could not have asked for a better time. From the planning stages to the execution of the dinner, my husband and I agree that it was one of the best dinner parties we have ever had. Our entire party had set menus and were able to choose their own entrees, which was nice, and everyone LOVED the food. My favorite was the Farfalline al Pollo, i think it was called, which had bowtie pasta, chicken, broccoli and sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce that was out of this world. The service was prompt and friendly and I would definitely recommend this restaurant for its fresh and unique dishes as well as its amazing views of the gaslamp quarter right from the table.

The food and service was phenomenal. We were pleasantly greeted by the hostess who seated us at a very romantic table in the window. The view was stunning with all the holiday lights on the street. We had drinks, appetizers, main course and desert. The food was presented beautifully presented and tasted excellent!! We tried the award winning chocolate cake. WOW, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream!!** This is the best Italian I’ve had in San Diego. I understand why they received all those awards. I was expecting a more expensive menu but it was very fairly priced and the portions were very generous. We took some home with us. I give this place 5 FIVE STARS *****!!!