What cuisine does Civico 1845 serve?

Civico 1845 serves Calabrian Southern Italian food, including homemade pasta, seafood, vegetable-led dishes, Italian wine, and cocktails. Its regional pantry centers on chile, olive oil, tomatoes, vegetables, legumes, seafood, and preserved ingredients.

Does Civico 1845 make pasta in-house?

The current menu identifies several traditional and plant-based pastas as homemade or hand-cut. Because the selection can change, check the current menu before visiting.

Who is Chef Pietro Gallo?

Pietro Gallo is Civico 1845's owner and executive chef. His cooking is rooted in Calabria and the family techniques he learned growing up in Southern Italy.

How has Civico 1845 been recognized?

Gambero Rosso International awarded Civico 1845 2 Forchette in 2026.

Does Civico 1845 have a separate plant-based menu?

Yes. Civico 1845 offers a dedicated plant-based Italian menu alongside its traditional Calabrian menu.

Can traditional and plant-based guests dine together?

Yes. Both menus are served in the same restaurant, so guests with different preferences can dine together at one table.

Where is Civico 1845 and how are reservations made?

Civico 1845 is at 1845 India Street in Little Italy, San Diego. Reservations are made through Resy using the booking form on this site.

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House-made pasta · Since 2015

Italian Restaurant
in Little Italy, San Diego.

Calabrian specialties, seafood, Italian wine, and traditional and dedicated plant-based menus at the same table.

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Civico SD 1845 - Little Italy, San Diego

Authentic Calabrian cooking in the heart of Little Italy. Since 2015.

Civico 1845 is an Italian restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy, serving house-made pasta, Calabrian specialties, seafood, Italian wine and cocktails, with traditional and dedicated plant-based menus at the same table.

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Civico 1845 · Essential facts

Civico 1845, at a glance.

Concise answers about the restaurant, Chef Pietro, the two menus, and reservations. Explore the Civico 1845 restaurant overview for a complete summary.

What cuisine does Civico 1845 serve?: Civico 1845 serves Calabrian Southern Italian food, including homemade pasta, seafood, vegetable-led dishes, Italian wine, and cocktails. Its regional pantry centers on chile, olive oil, tomatoes, vegetables, legumes, seafood, and preserved ingredients.View the menus
Does Civico 1845 make pasta in-house?: The current menu identifies several traditional and plant-based pastas as homemade or hand-cut. Because the selection can change, check the current menu before visiting.See how Civico approaches pasta
Who is Chef Pietro Gallo?: Pietro Gallo is Civico 1845's owner and executive chef. His cooking is rooted in Calabria and the family techniques he learned growing up in Southern Italy.Read Chef Pietro's interview
How has Civico 1845 been recognized?: Gambero Rosso International awarded Civico 1845 2 Forchette in 2026.Read Civico 1845's story
Does Civico 1845 have a separate plant-based menu?: Yes. Civico 1845 offers a dedicated plant-based Italian menu alongside its traditional Calabrian menu.View the plant-based menu
Can traditional and plant-based guests dine together?: Yes. Both menus are served in the same restaurant, so guests with different preferences can dine together at one table.Read the dietary notes
Where is Civico 1845 and how are reservations made?: Civico 1845 is at 1845 India Street in Little Italy, San Diego. Reservations are made through Resy using the booking form on this site.Reserve through Resy