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Sonny’s Pizza & Restaurant
$$$$•Pizzeria•4.6(107)Sonny’s Pizza & Fine Foods is a Brooklyn-inspired pizzeria in San Diego’s University Heights, serving 12-inch pies that blend Neapolitan and New York styles. Housed in a 100-year-old former auto shop, the space features vintage decor, a mezzanine dining area, and a lively outdoor patio. The menu includes signature pizzas, Italian-American classics like chicken Francese, and creative amaro-forward cocktails. With its nostalgic vibe and high-quality ingredients, Sonny’s offers a fresh take on the neighborhood pizza joint.Madison
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.4(3,324)With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends.
ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍ
ᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍ
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ꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ
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- TTaylorLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoEllie was an amazing waitress!!! we had a really big party and she was great, I would def recommend going. Drinks bomb, food bomb, cute to take pics😊More infoBacari North Park$$$$• Mediterranean• North Park•4.7
- NNoraSacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoMy favorite place never disappoints. The atmosphere is so unique and beautiful. The staff is amazing and went above and beyond. It was great birthday celebration for my son.More infoLEILA$$$$• Middle Eastern• North Park•4.7
- TTiffanyGoldNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoI am a born and raised NYC resident and this place makes the cut! Will definitely come back!!More infoSonny’s Pizza & Restaurant$$$$• Pizzeria• University Heights•4.6
- RRobertSan Diego •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoEverything was absolutely amazing, it was fun. My wife and I loved the theme, food and drinks arrived very quickly. A+++!More infoQuixote$$$$• Mexican• North Park•4.6
- JJennyOklahoma •1 review5.0Dined on 2 Sept 2026Our son John Reynolds was playing with a jazz combo. We came for the music and dinner!More infoMadison$$$$• Mediterranean• University Heights•4.4
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Enjoy casual dining and soak up some San Diego history in this neighborhood that is just a few miles off the coast. The community has embraced its historic character, and walking the streets is like going back in time to the early 1900s. Local restaurants offer a decidedly Mexican coastal flavor with dishes like lobster enchilada, fish tacos, and scallop burrito tacos. Even establishments that specialize in Italian foods will have at least one burrito on the menu. There are more formal restaurants in University Heights, but the smaller, owner-operated eateries really fit in with the atmosphere of this old-fashioned neighborhood.
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The best reviewed restaurant in University Heights is Vulture
The restaurants with the best service in University Heights are Vulture, Fortuna Ristorante Italiano and Sonny’s Pizza & Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambience in University Heights are Vulture, Fortuna Ristorante Italiano and Sonny’s Pizza & Restaurant
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