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The 15 Restaurants You Shouldn’t Leave San Diego Without Trying
Thrillist – 08/02/2024
Upscale La Jolla restaurant earns Michelin Guide recommendation
Fox5 San Diego – 07/11/2024
Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla Recognized by Michelin Guide
LaJolla.com – 07/11/2024
Ambrogio by Acquerello, an Italian fusion restaurant in La Jolla, recognized in Michelin Guide
San Diego Union-Tribune – 07/10/2024
La Jolla’s Ambrogio by Acquerello Added to Michelin Guide
Eater San Diego – 07/10/2024
New Additions to MICHELIN Guide California July 2024
Michelin Guide – 07/10/2024
One Night Only – Japanese & Italian Flavors Collide in San Diego
There San Diego – 06/24/2024
The best things to do this weekend in San Diego: June 14-16
San Diego Union-Tribune – 06/13/2024
2024 Best Father's Day Restaurants in San Diego Area
Guyot – 06/11/2024
The Big List of Father’s Day Specials Around San Diego
There San Diego – 06/06/2024
Where to Find Enchanting Italian Food in San Diego
Eater San Diego – 05/01/2024
From pasta to seafood and sumptuous desserts.
San Diego Restaurant News & Food Events
San Diego Magazine – 04/24/2024
8 Courses, 2 Chefs, 4-Hands, 1 Night
Best Bets: A quick guide to La Jolla entertainment and experiences
La Jolla Light – 04/23/2024
The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.
The Dish:Three new restaurants, a chef's podcast, Food & Wine's Dana Cowin comes to town and more
San Diego Union-Tribune – 04/19/2024
4-hands Michelin dinner at Ambrogio by Acquerello
Authentic yet adventurous: Ambrogio makes Michelin local
LaJolla.Ca – 04/16/2024
Continuing its presence as a culinary pioneer in La Jolla, Ambrogio by Acquerello’s next fusion will make a Michelin feast of local ingredients.
2 Renowned Michelin-Starred Chefs Announce Special Dinner
Times of San Diego – 04/05/2024
Two renowned Michelin-starred chefs will come together on April 30 for a special eight-course Italian dinner.
Ambrogio by Acquerello Four-Hands Dinner
Fabulous California – 03/30/2024
Ambrogio by Acquerello in La Jolla hosts a special one-night-only, four-hands dinner on Tuesday, April 30, with two renowned Michelin-starred Italian chefs.
New restaurants, pop-ups, honors and dining events in San Diego
The San Diego Union-Tribune – 03/22/2024
San Diego Dining and Drinking
Eggs and ears: Celebrate Easter in La Jolla with a special meal
Lajolla.ca – 03/19/2024
We’ve collected nine La Jolla spots serving up a holiday meal no bunny should miss.
20 San Diego Restaurants With Tempting Tasting Menus
Eater San Diego – 03/20/2024
Trusting your meal to the expertise of talented chefs can lead to thrilling food adventures
Michelin meals in La Jolla: A tour of the top tastes
LaJolla.ca - 03/06/2024
Here’s our roadmap to discovering Michelin Guide restaurants in La Jolla – start your engines for a tasty tour!
Our Favorite Places to Eat, Sleep, and Explore in San Diego
Food and Wine - 02/12/2024
From fish tacos to afternoons on the sand.
20 romantic dinners to enjoy on Valentine’s Day in San Diego
San Diego Union-Tribune - 02/06/2024
From Prix Fix Menu options to Valentine’s Day Specials…
Valentine’s Day: local heart-shaped pizza, wine dinner, chocolate-making class
Del Mar Times - 02/05/2024
Heart-shaped pizza from Ambrogio15 in Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Sky Deck.
Ambrogio by Acquerello Restaurant in La Jolla
Fabulous California - 02/05/2024
Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, Ambrogio by Acquerello is a fine-dining restaurant that offers a unique eight-course tasting menu experience
The 16 Best Italian Restaurants in San Diego
Modern Luxury - 02/05/2024
Dine at San Diego’s top 16 Italian eateries, serving rich plates of pasta, pizza platters and divine cucina classica that’s always made with love.
Super Bowl LVIII: Restaurant Deals & Takeout Specials In SD 2024
Patch - 02/02/2024
Don’t drop the ball! Find winning offers near you for Game Day pizza, BBQ, wings, sliders & more.
That’s Amore!
Modern Luxury San Diego 02/01/2024
Spend Valentine’s Day Eating at San Diego’s Top 16 Italian Eateries
Must-Try Vegetarian Cuisine at Ambrogio by Acquerello
Edible San Diego - 01/19/2024
With the goal of transforming how San Diego thinks of Italian food, Ambrogio by Acquerello is a culinary collaboration between local restaurant group Ambrogio15 and Milan’s Michelin-starred Acquerello.
Valentine's Day Restaurant Dining & Takeout Deals 2024: San Diego
Patch - 01/29/2024
Show the love with Cupid-inspired, romantic dinners, heart-shaped pizzas, doughnuts, bagels & other V-Day specials in San Diego County.
Fabulous People: Giacomo Pizzigoni
Fabulous Californi - 01/23/2024
Giacomo Pizzigoni is the co-founder of Ambrogio15 Restaurant Group, which helped bring the world of Italian cuisine to San Diego.
20 Romantic Restaurants in San Diego for Date Night
Eater Dan Diego - 01/17/2024
Celebrate Valentine’s Day or share a meal with a special someone
San Diego's 12 Best Christmas Dinners and Brunches
Modern Luxury SAn Diego - 12/26/2023
Sleigh the season at these San Diego restaurants, where specialty menus are sure to add cheer to your Christmas Eve or Day plans.
New Year's Eve & Day Brunch & Dinner: SD Restaurant Specials 2023-24
Patch - 12/24/2023
Start counting down … It’s time to get booking your NYE & New Year’s Day dining & takeout at San Diego County eateries.
12 best knives and knife sets in 2023, tested by top chefs
Yahoo Life - 12/20/2023
Including the best steak knives, paring knives, bread knives and knife sets for prepping, dining and gifting.
Every Good Thing the SDM Staff Ate in 2023
San Diego Magazine - 12/12/2023
Our complete list of monthly food and beverage picks chosen by SDM staffers, top chefs, and notable locals
New Year’s Eve Dining in Southern California 2023
Fabulous California - 12/14/2023
Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Southern California? Reserve your spot at some of the area’s finest restaurants to welcome 2024 in the most delicious, decadent fashion.
Ambrogio15 Del Mar: Great Italian Fare in SD County
Daily News - 12/14/2023
Finally solved the Gordian Knot of where to get a great Italian dinner in Del Mar — Ambrogio15 Del Mar
Experts Reflect on Bar and Restaurant Trends in 2023, Make Predictions for 2024
Bar & Restaurant News 12/07/2023
What were some of the top bar and restaurant industry trends in 2023, and what can owners, operators, and industry professionals expect in 2024?
18 San Diego restaurant options for your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day plans
San Diego Union-Tribune - 12/06/2023
Here are 18 dining options for those who do not want to cook or who want to try something new this Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
Must-Try Vegetarian Cuisine at Ambrogio by Acquerello
Edible San Diego - 12/04/2023
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9 Del Mar Restaurants We Really Love in December 2023
LaJolla.com - 11/20/2023
Major foodie? We love that for you! So much, in fact, that we dedicated this entire article to sharing all the top restaurants in Del Mar that you must try when you’re in the area.
SD Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving: Dine-In & Takeout Specials 2023
Patch - 11/16/2023
Where to eat on Thanksgiving in San Diego County? Whether dining out Nov. 23 or thinking turkey to-go, eateries are making feasting easy.
The best pots and pans of 2023, according to professional chefs
Yahoo Live - 11/14/2023
Perfect your delicacies with expert cookware and bakeware picks from Le Creuset, Caraway, Made In, All-Clad, Lodge and more.
Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego 2023
San Diego Magazine - 11/03/2023
20 of San Diego’s restaurants offering turkey day menus, gourmet buffets, and take-out meals
The Gastronomic Gem
Lifestyles: Southern California - 11/01/2023
Worlds and flavors mix and match at La Jolla’s premier culinary destination.
The American Dream - Selling San Diego - Darin, Ken, Melissa, Katie, Melissa, Michelle
The American Dream TV - 10/09/2023
Interview with Giacomo Pizzigoni, co-owner of Ambrogio by Acquerello
The American Dream - Selling San Diego - Darin, Ken, Melissa, Katie, Melissa, Michelle
The American Dream TV - 10/09/2023
Interview with Giacomo Pizzigoni, co-owner of Ambrogio by Acquerello
The Dish: Four new San Diego County dining and drinking spots to check out this month
San Diego Union Tribune - 10/06/2023
Ambrogio15 Truffle Dinner: In honor of Italy’s Alba truffle season, Arnbrogio15 restaurant in Pacific Beach will host a four-course black truffle dinner for $99 (or $198 with optional Piedmont red wine pairings).
Where to Eat in the Coastal Town of La Jolla
Eater- 10/03/2023
From street tacos to fine dining, this seaside neighborhood offers something for everyone
Unexpected Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Chocolate Cake
Mashed - 09/20/2023
Unexpected Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Chocolate Cake
Healthiest Cooking Oils: 5 Types And How To Choose Which One To Use
ForbesHealth - 9/19/2023
What are the healthiest cooking oils, and how do I use them?
San Diego’s Italian Fine Dining Restaurant Ambrogio by Acquerello Offers 8-Course Vegan Tasting Menu
VegOut - 9/17/2023
As a part of our series about the lessons from influential ‘TasteMakers’, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Michelin Starred Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi.
Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi of Acquerello and Ambrogio by Acquerello: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Chef
Medium.com Authority Magazine - 8/20/2023
As a part of our series about the lessons from influential ‘TasteMakers’, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Michelin Starred Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi.
A Fashion Editor's Guide to Southern California—What to Eat, Shop and Pack
Who What Wear - 8/12/2023
This month, editors Rebecca Rhys-Evans and Emily Dawes—who have both spent a fair amount of annual leave in Southern California—share their tips for L.A., San Diego, the desert and beyond.
Del Mar Highlands’ Ambrogio15 hosts ‘Big Bad Reds Wine Dinner’
Del Mar Times - 8/08/2023
Carmel Valley’s Ambrogio15 will toast National Red Wine Day on Monday, Aug. 28 with a Big Bad Reds Wine Dinner.
Experts Discuss How to Create a Successful Wine Program or Wine List at a Bar or Restaurant
Bar & Restaurant News - 8/4/2023
Bar & Restaurant News spoke with numerous industry leaders to get their insights and advice on do’s and don’ts, selecting wine that complements a venue’s cuisine, and where to begin.
SDM's Guide to San Diego Food & Drink 2023
San Diego Magazine - 8/23/2023
We speak with the city’s top food and drink makers in this exclusive video series highlighting the talent coming to the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Best of San Diego 2023: Food & Drink
San Diego Magazine - 7/21/2023
Our city is a food-lovers dream; add these restaurants, bars, and bakeries to the top of your reservation wish list
Award-winning San Diego restaurant group brings Ambrogio15 to Biltmore
AZ Big Media - 6/26/2023
Ambrogio15, the award-winning restaurant group out of San Diego, is making the move to Phoenix with its 6th concept set to open at Biltmore Fashion Park (2502 E. Camelback Rd.) in December 2023.
Local Foodie News | June 2023
Phoenix Mag - 6/12/2023
Meet Me in Milan: Ambrogio15, a restaurant group based in San Diego, is bringing a piece of Milan, Italy to Biltmore Fashion Park this winter.
San Diego Pizza Restaurants You Have to Try
RestaurantClicks - 6/10/2023
Whether you’re escaping harsh winter or a muggy summer, San Diego is the perfect climate year-round and a top destination for everything outdoors.
Italian Restaurants in La Jolla in September 2023
LaJolla - 6/09/2023
Whether you’re looking for high-end or deliciously low-rent pizza spots, we have it all. Here is our list of the best Italian restaurants in La Jolla.
The Best La Jolla Fine Dining Restaurants in 2023
LaJolla - 6/09/2023
Experience innovative and high-quality cuisine, sophisticated atmosphere and excellent service at a variety of fine dining restaurants in La Jolla.
This Michelin-Chef Menu is Proof of Vegan Food’s Tremendous Evolution, 2023
VegNews - 6/8/2023
The culinary team behind Italy’s Michelin-starred Acquerello is bringing meatless fine dining to San Diego’s neighboring town of La Jolla.
The Best Restaurants in La Jolla for Views, Booze, and More, 2023
Thillist - 6/07/2023
Take in ocean views as you take down the best menus in La Jolla, ranging from fresh-caught seafood to cocktail bars and more.
The Complete Guide to Italian Restaurants in All of San Diego County in June 2023
La Jolla - 6/1/2023
Do the words pappardelle, fettuccine, ravioli or tortellini make you feel something? Does hand-rolled pasta dough melting in your mouth accompanied by a rich and savory sauce sound like your idea of a good time? Stick around to discover where the top chart Italian Restaurants in San Diego are.
San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2023: Readers’ Choice
Ranch & Coast - 6/1/2023
Presenting the winners of our annual Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll
San Diego's Best Restaurants of 2023
San Diego Magazine - 5/30/2023
The votes poured in like hard kombucha. Here’s the best of the best of San Diego, according to you (and us)
San Diego-based modern Italian eatery to make Arizona debut
Phoenix Business Journal - 5/24/2023
The restaurant, with a menu created by a team from a Michelin-starred restaurant in Italy, is preparing to open in space vacated by California Pizza Kitchen in Phoenix.
Top 31 Places to Eat in San Diego
RestaurantClicks - 4/24/2023
Top-notch restaurants in America’s Finest City that you don’t want to miss.
Review: San Diego's No. 1 pizzeria, Ambrogio15, just changed its dough. How does it taste?
The San Diego Union Tribune - 4/14/2023
Back in February 2020, The San Diego Union Tribune’s dining critic ranked Ambrogio15’s Milanesestyle pies the best pizzas in San Diego County
20 San Diego Restaurants With Tempting Tasting Menus
Eater - 4/5/2023
Trusting your meal to the expertise of talented chefs can lead to thrilling food adventures
17 of the Best Pizza Joints in San Diego
Thillist - 3/10/2023
From NY-style to Chicago deep dish and more, you’re sure to find a pizza to suit your mood in America’s Finest City.
Dog Friendly Restaurants in San Diego
Veterinarians.org - 3/1/2023
Eating with your pet in San Diego becomes easier daily with dog-friendly restaurants opening up all around town. This Southern California hot spot is a paradise for pets.
Ambrogio by Acquerello Elevates Fine Dining Experience in San Diego with Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi's Seven-Course Tasting Menu.
News Channel Nebraska - 2/24/2023
I’ve been all over the world, and I can confidently say that Del Mar has plenty of amazing pizza places to choose from. After tasting more than 11 different pizzas in the city, I’m here to share my thoughts with you on what I consider to be the absolute best!
Best Pizza in Del Mar
Pizza Oven Radar - 2/20/2023
I’ve been all over the world, and I can confidently say that Del Mar has plenty of amazing pizza places to choose from. After tasting more than 11 different pizzas in the city, I’m here to share my thoughts with you on what I consider to be the absolute best!
Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now
Thrillist - 2/10/2023
Helmed by Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi of Michelin-starred restaurant Acquerello in Italy, Ambrogio by Acquerello embraces fine Milanese dining combined with French, Korean, Japanese, and California influences.
La Jolla’s Ambrogio by Acquerello reaches for more stars
Ranch&Coast - 2/1/2023
Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi and Chef-Partner Choi Cheolhyeok expertly blend the traditional flavors of Milan, Italy with the exoticism of Pacific Asian influences
SDM's 20 Best New Restaurants in San Diego, 2022
San Diego Magazine - 12/21/2022
A year of a food scene on the mend, food writer and longtime Food Network judge Troy Johnson highlights some of the city’s most notable openings
Ambrogio15 Enoteca debuts in La Jolla
San Diego Union Tribune - 12/16/2022
Ambrogio15 Enoteca, an Italian wine bar, bottle shop and gourmet market, opened last month in the former Ciao Ciao Piadina space in La Jolla.
Business Roundup: Some La Jolla restaurants to close while new ones emerge along with other establishments
La Jolla Light - 11/27/2022
Though its tasting room is in the final stages of design, Ambrogio15 Enoteca opened Nov. 15 at 510 Pearl St. to offer a place for wine and small plates, as well as an Italian market.
Michelin-Approved Team Revamps Italian Restaurant in La Jolla
Eater - 11/10/2022
Ambrogio by Acquerello replaces Semola with brand new tasting menus
FIRST LOOK: Ambrogio by Acquerello
San Diego Magazine - 11/4/2022
The team behind Ambrogio15 debut its newest concept in partnership with Milan’s Michelin-starred Ristorante Acquerello
Ambrogio By Acquerello To Bring Michelin-Star Level Italian Fare To San Diego's La Jolla
San Diego Ville - 11/1/2022
The team behind San Diego’s Ambrogio15 restaurants has repurposed its former Semola restaurant space in La Jolla to become Ambrogio by Acquerello, a tasting menu-exclusive fine-dining destination helmed by a Michelin-starred Italian chef that is set to open this week.
Ambrogio by Acquerello to Replace Semola in La Jolla
WhatNow San Diego - 10/3/2022
The team behind Ambrogio15 has partnered with a Michelin-starred restaurant from Milan to bring to San Diego and beyond.
Restaurant group behind Ambrogio15 plans new Italian restaurant concept in La Jolla
Pacific San Diego - 09/29/2022
Milano Five, the San Diego restaurant group that launched its first Ambrogio15 pizzeria in Pacific Beach six years ago, is teaming up with a Michelin-starred Italian chef on a new restaurant concept in La Jolla that could go national.
Ambrogio team and Michelin-starred Italian chef planning new restaurant in La Jolla
San Diego Union Tribune - 9/28/2022
Ambrogio by Acquerello will take over the former Semola space and more locations are planned
Authentic Italian Pizza and Pasta - Ambrogio15
NewsBreak - 9/21/2022
Ambrogio 15 was voted Best Pizza in San Diego, California in 2020 by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Ambrogio15 Brings Award-Winning Milanese Pizza to Phoenix
WhatNow Phoenix - 8/10/2022
The San Diego-based pizza restaurant is expanding into the Valley.
San Diego’s top-rated pizzeria Ambrogio15 coming to Phoenix
Mouth by Southwest - 8/8/2022
Ambrogio15, which has been voted the best pizza in San Diego by several publications, is bringing its Milanese-style pies with paper-thin crusts to Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix.
This award-winning San Diego pizzaiolo team is bringing a taste of Milan to Biltmore
AZCentral - 8/5/2022
The team behind San Diego’s “best pizza of 2020” is bringing a fine dining Milanese concept to Phoenix.
Award-Winning Restaurant to Debut Spin-Off Concept in La Jolla
WhatNow San Diego - 6/27/2022
Ambrogio15 Enoteca Natural Wine Shop and Specialty Grocer Replaces Ciao Ciao Piadina
Replacing Ciao Ciao Piadina, Ambrogio15 Enoteca To Open In San Diego's La Jolla
San Diego Ville - 6/27/2022
The team behind San Diego’s Ambrogio15 restaurants has closed its Ciao Ciao Piadina concept in La Jolla and will rebrand the space to become Ambrogio15 Enoteca, a wine room and grocery scheduled to debut this fall.
San Diego restaurants top-rated by Tripadvisor share secrets of success
Fox 5 San Diego - 2/20/2022
Based on reviews from Tripadvisor that consider service, price, ambiance and food, Stacker, a website that transforms data into stories, found that Ambrogio15 is ranked number one on the list.
Ambrogio15 Announces Partnership With Michelin Star Italian Restaurant
Eater - 12/18/2019
The local eatery is embarking on a major chef collaboration