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Little Italy, San DiegoCalabrian Italian Dining
Calabrian Italian Dining
in Little Italy, San Diego.
Focusing on Calabrian food in the heart of Little Italy, San Diego.
Civico SD 1845 - Little Italy, San Diego
Authentic Calabrian cooking in the heart of Little Italy. Since 2015.
Homemade pasta - Italian wines - Craft cocktails - served on our covered, heated patio.
Civico 1845 · Essential facts
Civico 1845, at a glance.
Concise answers about the restaurant, Chef Pietro, the two menus, and reservations.
- What cuisine does Civico 1845 serve?
- Civico 1845 serves Calabrian Southern Italian food, including homemade pasta, seafood, vegetable-led dishes, Italian wine, and cocktails.View the menus
- 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
- 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
Traditional and Vegan
Southern Italian.
A dedicated plant-based Italian menu served alongside our traditional Calabrian menu since 2015.
Civico 1845 · Instagram · Little Italy, San Diego
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Watch more reels from our kitchen, team, and Little Italy dining room on Instagram @civico1845.
Food Philosophy
10 Years Anniversary
Pietro's Morning Routine
Chef Interview
Chef Pietro Gallo on Calabrian Cooking at Civico 1845
Chef Pietro Gallo discusses Calabrian cooking, the family memory behind parmigiana di melanzane, the meaning of mantecatura, and the patient techniques used in Civico 1845’s kitchen.
Dining GuideHow We Make Homemade Pasta at Civico 1845
A closer look at how pasta shape, sauce, seasoning, and texture work together at Civico 1845.
TraditionAuthentic Calabrian Cuisine in San Diego: Bold Flavors at Civico 1845
Explore the ingredients, preservation traditions, and bold Southern Italian flavors that define Calabrian cuisine and Civico 1845.
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