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09/19/2026
🙂🇮🇹 We are so Lucky! Chef Denice is our Exec Chef.
She is keeping an eye on the vegetable stock we make every single day at Solare.
We have worked together for almost 14 years! 🤗
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
09/19/2026
🍷 Solare Winemake Lunch - Sunday Sept 20. Yes!
We have Laura Saini of Saini Winery - 5th generation family grape growers and winemakers in Dry Creek and Alexander Valley.
Everthing started in 1905 when Michele Saini arrived in Sonoma from Genoa, Italy.
We really like doing these Sunday Wine Lunches - they start at 1pm so you are home by 4pm. The perfect Sunday afternoon - and you get to meet and hang out with Laura (she is amazing and led a dinner here last year). 🤗
Email us to Reserve your seat for the Saini Wine Dinner - or call us at 619-270-9670.
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💥 Here are the details:
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Sunday Sept 20 - 1pm Reception with Laura
$78 includes 5 select wines from saini Winery and 4-course pairing menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
Learn all about what is happening now in Sonoma as the harvest is underway
Hope you can join! 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
09/18/2026
🇮🇹 This is a delightful appetizer! I love figs and it has a home-made blueberry & rosemary crostini. Incredible!
Crostini con Fichi, Ricotta e Prosciutto Crudo ---- Special house-made blueberry and rosemary crostini topped with fresh figs, ricotta cheese, and Prosciutto di Parma crudo
Now at Solare - and it's on our San Diego Restaurant Week menu.
Happiness! 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
San Diego Restaurant Week
09/18/2026
😋 This is a delightful appetizer! I love figs and it has a home-made blueberry & rosemary crostini. Incredible! 🇮🇹
💥 Crostini con Fichi, Ricotta e Prosciutto Crudo ---- Special house-made blueberry and rosemary crostini topped with fresh figs, ricotta cheese, and Prosciutto di Parma crudo
Now at Solare - and it's on our San Diego Restaurant Week menu.
Happiness! 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
San Diego Restaurant Week
09/16/2026
🍷 Join us for an Evening in one of the most beautiful areas of Italy - Piemonte. 🇮🇹
The dinner is Thursday, September 17, at Solare.
We have Paolo Demarie here from Demarie Estate. Paolo is the 3rd generation winemaker and owner of the estate. 🤗
We have met and gotten to know each other in Italy, and I am delighted that he is here in San Diego for one day. I am even happier that you will meet Paolo too!
Email us to Reserve your seats - or call us at 619-270-9670.
Here are some of the wines 🍷 we will be having - and Chef Denice is creating a menu 100% focused on the cuisine of this region:
Demarie Estate Roero Nebbiolo Riserva 2021 (amazing vintage)
Demarie Estate "Valmaggiore" single vineyard Nebbiolo Riserva 2020
Demarie Estate Barolo 2020
💥 Here are the details:
Thursday Sept 17 6:30pm Reception with Paolo
$105 includes 5 select wines from Demarie Estate and 4-course Piemontese menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
Learn all about what is happening now in Piemonte as the harvest is underway
Our friend, Paolo, is amazing - Hope you can join! 🔆
Demarie Wines
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
09/16/2026
🍷 Join us for an Evening in one of the most beautiful areas of Italy - Piemonte. 🇮🇹
The dinner is Thursday, September 17, at Solare.
We have Paolo Demarie here from Demarie Estate. Paolo is the 3rd generation winemaker and owner of the estate.
We have met and gotten to know each other in Italy, and I am delighted that he is here in San Diego for one day. I am even happier that you will meet Paolo too!
Email us to Reserve your seats - or call us at 619-270-9670.
Here are some of the wines 🍷 we will be having - and Chef Denice is creating a menu 100% focused on the cuisine of this region:
Demarie Estate Roero Nebbiolo Riserva 2021 (amazing vintage)
Demarie Estate "Valmaggiore" single vineyard Nebbiolo Riserva 2020
Demarie Estate Barolo 2020
💥 Here are the details:
Thursday Sept 17 6:30pm Reception with Paolo
$105 includes 5 select wines from Demarie Estate and 4-course Piemontese menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
Learn all about what is happening now in Piemonte as the harvest is underway
Our friend, Paolo, is amazing - Hope you can join! 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
Demarie Wines
09/15/2026
😊 Italian Desserts - Home-made - Delicious at Solare. 🇮🇹
This is: Semifreddo al Pistacchio e Cioccolato --- House-made Italian semifreddo created with Sicilian pistachio and served with a light chocolate sauce
💥 Now at Solare - and it's on our San Diego Restaurant Week menu.
Happiness! 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
San Diego Restaurant Week
09/14/2026
🇮🇹 Italian Desserts - Home-made - Delicious at Solare. 😋
This is: Semifreddo al Pistacchio e Cioccolato --- House-made Italian semifreddo created with Sicilian pistachio and served with a light chocolate sauce
Now at Solare - and it's on our San Diego Restaurant Week menu. 💥
Happiness!
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
San Diego Restaurant Week
09/13/2026
🇮🇹Home-made pasta is the best! And I hope you can try this special ravioli from Chef Denice. 😊
It's filled with wild caught fresh Alaskan King Salmon. Happy!
Yes, this dish was just added to our menu:
💥 Ravioli al Salmone --- Chef Denice specialty: Solare ravioli stuffed with wild caught Alaskan King Salmon with a lemon-dill cream sauce and Sungold cherry tomatoes
And the Cygnet Theatre just started their new performance: Dear Evan Hansen.
Experience Solare. 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
09/12/2026
🇮🇹 Home-made pasta is the best! And I hope you can try this special ravioli from Chef Denice. 🤗
It's filled with wild caught fresh Alaskan King Salmon. Happy!
Yes, this dish was just added to our menu:
💥 Ravioli al Salmone --- Chef Denice specialty: Solare ravioli stuffed with wild caught Alaskan King Salmon with a lemon-dill cream sauce and Sungold cherry tomatoes
And the Cygnet Theatre just started their new performance: Dear Evan Hansen.
Experience Solare. 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
Cygnet Theatre
09/07/2026
🇪🇸 An Evening in the heart of Rioja, Spain - on Thursday, September 10. 🍷
The winery is the famous "Marqués de Cáceres" Estate - a leader for over 50 years of classic Rioja wines and Tempranillo vineyards.
Email us to Reserve your seats - or call us at 619-270-9670.
Yes - we have Luis Burgueño here from the winery leading the evening. You will really enjoy meeting him - and hearing all about what's happening in Rioja right now and the 2026 harvest.
Note: We were able to secure two wooden cases of their highly acclaimed 2021 Gaudium release. This wine received 100-points from Andrés Proensa, a veteran Spanish wine journalist with more than 40 years focusing on higher-quality Spanish wines.
Here are the details:
🔆 Thursday Sept 10 - 6:30pm Reception with Luis
🔆 $98 includes 6 select wines from Marques de Caceres Estate and 4-course menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
🔆 Learn all about what is happening now in Rioja as the harvest is underway
Let's enjoy great wines from Rioja with a special "Italy meets Spain" menu that Chef Denice is designing.
Hope you can join! 😃
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
09/07/2026
🙂 Labor Day @ Solare! Join us! 🙂
We Open for Happy Hour at 4pm. We have HH every day at 4pm.
Experience Solare. 🔆🥰
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
09/07/2026
🇮🇹 Our Solare Lasagna - true Italian comfort food by Chef Maria. 🤗
Lasagna Tradizionale --- House-made lasagna baked and crispy, slow braised Bolognese sauce, house-made béchamel, and a Grana Padano fondue
Just the best! Made with the best ingredients - including lots of Solare love. ❤️
Come join us for Dinner every day - or Lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays!
It's fun here. Delicious too. 🙂
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
08/31/2026
🍷 Napa Valley Wine Dinner - Thursday Sept 3 - Keenan Winery!
Email us to Reserve your seats - or call us at 619-270-9670.
We are very lucky to have the Winemaker and Owner of Keenan Winery, Michael Keenan, here to lead the dinner. Yay! 🤗
His estate is located almost to the top of Spring Mountain (mountain fruit!) - and we will learn all about the wines of Spring Mountain District.
Note that Michael got us 3-liter bottles his Estate Merlot Reserve shipped directly from the winery's library selection. We love the large format bottles!
You'll love meeting him - and having a direct connection for the next time you visit Napa Valley.
💥 Here are the details:
Thursday, Sept 3, 6:30pm Reception followed by Dinner
Michael Keenan (owner & winemaker) leads the dinner
$108 includes 5 select wines from Keenan Estate and 4-course menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
Dinner includes the 3-liter bottles of their Estate Merlot Reserve
Learn all about the wines of the Spring Mountain District
Everyone loves Michael and his wines from Spring Mountain are fabulous.
Hope you can join! 🙂
Keenan Winery
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
08/31/2026
🍷 Napa Valley Wine Dinner - Thursday Sept 3 - Keenan Winery!
Email us to Reserve your seats - or call us at 619-270-9670.
We are very lucky to have the Winemaker and Owner of Keenan Winery, Michael Keenan, here to lead the dinner. Yay! 🤗
His estate is located almost to the top of Spring Mountain (mountain fruit!) - and we will learn all about the wines of Spring Mountain District. 🏕️
Note that Michael got us 3-liter bottles his Estate Merlot Reserve shipped directly from the winery's library selection. We love the large format bottles!
You'll love meeting him - and having a direct connection for the next time you visit Napa Valley.
💥 Here are the details:
Thursday, Sept 3, 6:30pm Reception followed by Dinner
Michael Keenan (owner & winemaker) leads the dinner
$108 includes 5 select wines from Keenan Estate and 4-course menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
Dinner includes the 3-liter bottles of their Estate Merlot Reserve
Learn all about the wines of the Spring Mountain District
Everyone loves Michael and his wines from Spring Mountain are fabulous.
Hope you can join! 🙂
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
08/25/2026
😃🇮🇹 Solare is highlighted in Wine Spectator Magazine!! So Happy!!
Solare is one of only 5 restaurants in all of California that is named "America's Most Authentic Italian Restaurants". Wow!
A huge thanks (grazie mille!) to Francesco Ricasoli of the amazing Ricasoli Wine Estate in Tuscany for nominating us. 🤗
We are so so proud and happy.
So, check out the latest issue - look at the top of the cover. Solare is highlighted starting on page 39. We have the issue at Solare too. Of course.
Come Experience Solare! 🇮🇹🍷
Ricasoli 1141
Wine Spectator
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station@topfans
08/23/2026
😃 Solare is highlighted in Wine Spectator Magazine!! So Happy!! 💥
Solare is one of only 5 restaurants in all of California that is named "America's Most Authentic Italian Restaurants". Wow! 🇮🇹
A huge thanks (grazie mille!) to Francesco Ricasoli of the amazing Ricasoli Wine Estate in Tuscany for nominating us. 🤗
We are so so proud and happy..
So, check out the latest issue - look at the top of the cover. Solare is highlighted starting on page 39. We have the issue at Solare too. Of course.
Come Experience Solare! 🇮🇹🍷
Ricasoli 1141
Wine Spectator
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
08/03/2026
🇮🇹 Italian Wine Dinner on Thurs, Aug 6. Paitin Estate. Check out the view from his Estate in Barbaresco, Piemonte. Wow. 🙂
You want to join this evening for 3 main reasons:
🔆 First, you will be delighted meeting Luca Pasquero-Elia who is the Winemaker and Owner of Paitin Estate. Luca is the 8-generation winemaker -- and have been my very good friend for over 4 years.
🔆 Second, this is a rare opportunity to have 4 Barbaresco crus together. You will really explore the terroir of this region of Piemonte. These are very prestigious wines including their single-vineyard and single cru Sori Paitin.
🔆 Third, this estate is legendary. It has been continuously operating in the same family since 1796. They help define what Barbaresco is - in its truest expressions.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu that is 100% focused on the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy.
RSVP – Join us! Call us or email us: 619-270-9670
🍷 Details:
Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm
We feature 6 Paitin Wines including these 4 Barbaresco crus: Paitin Serraboella, Paitin Basarin, Paitin Albesani, Paitin Sori Paitin
$118++
Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
You will really enjoy this evening ... and meeting Luca. He really is incredible. 🤗
Paitin
Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
08/01/2026
🇮🇹🍷 Italian Wine Dinner on Thurs, Aug 6. Paitin Estate. 😃
Beautiful deep dive on Barbaresco in Piemonte.
You want to join this evening for 3 main reasons:
🔆 First, you will be delighted meeting Luca Pasquero-Elia who is the Winemaker and Owner of Paitin Estate. Luca is the 8-generation winemaker -- and have been my very good friend for over 4 years.
🔆 Second, this is a rare opportunity to have 4 Barbaresco crus together. You will really explore the terroir of this region of Piemonte. These are very prestigious wines including their single-vineyard and single cru Sori Paitin.
🔆 Third, this estate is legendary. It has been continuously operating in the same family since 1796. They help define what Barbaresco is - in its truest expressions.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu that is 100% focused on the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy.
RSVP – Join us! Call us or email us: 619-270-9670
🍷 Details:
Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm
We feature 6 Paitin Wines including these 4 Barbaresco crus: Paitin Serraboella, Paitin Basarin, Paitin Albesani, Paitin Sori Paitin
$118++
Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
You will really enjoy this evening ... and meeting Luca. He really is incredible. 🤗
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
Paitin
07/30/2026
🇮🇹🍷 Italian Wine Dinner on Thurs, Aug 6. Paitin Estate. 😊
Beautiful deep dive on Barbaresco in Piemonte.
You want to join this evening for 3 main reasons:
🔆 First, you will be delighted meeting Luca Pasquero-Elia who is the Winemaker and Owner of Paitin Estate. Luca is the 8-generation winemaker -- and have been my very good friend for over 4 years.
🔆 Second, this is a rare opportunity to have 4 Barbaresco crus together. You will really explore the terroir of this region of Piemonte. These are very prestigious wines including their single-vineyard and single cru Sori Paitin.
🔆 Third, this estate is legendary. It has been continuously operating in the same family since 1796. They help define what Barbaresco is - in its truest expressions.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu that is 100% focused on the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy.
RSVP – Join us! Call us or email us: 619-270-9670
🍷 Details:
Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm
We feature 6 Paitin Wines including these 4 Barbaresco crus: Paitin Serraboella, Paitin Basarin, Paitin Albesani, Paitin Sori Paitin
$118++
Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
You will really enjoy this evening ... and meeting Luca. He really is incredible. 🤗
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
Paitin
Chambers & Chambers Wine Merchants
07/22/2026
🍷 Solare Wine Dinner - and we are keeping it local this time:
Wednesday July 22 with "VV Vineyards" of Ramona.
We are so lucky to have a vibrant and growing wine region right here in San Diego County, and VV Vineyards is such a great example of the high-quality wines tha are being made. We love it! 🤗
We have owners, Lety and Tavo Valdosola here along with winemaker, Ivan Caloca, to share all the fun details of their wines, their mission, and what is it like to make great wine here in San Diego.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu. RSVP – Join us!
Click here to join this dinner.
💥 Details:
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm
4-course menu of dishes designed by Chef Denice Grande
$82++
Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
RSVP
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You will really enjoy this evening ... Ramona! 🔆
07/19/2026
🍷 Solare Wine Dinner - and we are keeping it local this time:
Wednesday July 22 with "VV Vineyards" of Ramona.
We are so lucky to have a vibrant and growing wine region right here in San Diego County, and VV Vineyards is such a great example of the high-quality wines tha are being made. We love it! 🤗
We have owners, Lety and Tavo Valdosola here along with winemaker, Ivan Caloca, to share all the fun details of their wines, their mission, and what is it like to make great wine here in San Diego.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu. RSVP – Join us!
Email us or call us to join this dinner. 619-270-9670
💥 Details:
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm
4-course menu of dishes designed by Chef Denice Grande
$82++
Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
RSVP
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You will really enjoy this evening ... Ramona! 🔆
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
07/13/2026
🍷🇮🇹 Italian Wine Dinner at Solare. Happiness!
We have the Tuscan Legend, Mazzei Estate, here on Wednesday, July 15.
Mazzei is truly a special winery because their wines are some of the best in Italy, and the Mazzei family has been making wine for 25 generations - starting in 1435. Incredible. 🤗
Giulio Rucellai from Mazzei leads the evening.
Tommy and I have selected 5 wines and they include:
Their Library Edition of 2013 Gran Selezione
The famous Siepi Super Tuscan
The Mazzei "Philip" wine, which is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Philip Mazzei met Thomas Jefferson in Italy and the 1770's and they came back together to the colonies so Philip could help with the vinticulture here. Wow!
Email us or call to join this dinner: 619-270-9670
💥 Details:
Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm
4-course menu of dishes typical of Tuscany
$110++
Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
RSVP
You will really enjoy the evening ... Tuscany! 🇮🇹🍷🇮🇹
Marchesi Mazzei - Castello di Fonterutoli
Arts District Liberty Station
Liberty Station
Address
2820 Roosevelt Road
San Diego, CA
92106
The restaurant is located on Roosevelt Road in San Diego. For those traveling by public transport, the nearest bus stop is a short walking distance away. If driving, there are various parking options available, including street parking and nearby parking garages.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Tuesday |
4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday |
4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Thursday |
4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday |
4:30pm - 9pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 8:30pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine, and Solare - Ristorante Italiano, Pizzeria, Lounge on Roosevelt Road in San Diego is no exception. This restaurant has recently been awarded three prestigious awards by the San Diego Magazine "Best Restaurants" 2023 Readers Poll. Solare has won the BEST Service in San Diego award, BEST Italian Restaurant Runner Up in San Diego award, and BEST Wine List in San Diego award. These awards are a testament to the exceptional quality of food and service that Solare provides.
The menu at Solare features a wide range of Italian dishes that are made using only the freshest ingredients. From classic pasta dishes to wood-fired pizzas, there is something for everyone at this restaurant. The wine list is also impressive, with a variety of reds, whites, and sparkling wines from Italy and beyond.
In addition to the delicious food and wine, Solare also offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Guests can dine inside or outside on one of two heated patios. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest feels welcome and well taken care of.
Overall, Solare - Ristorante Italiano, Pizzeria, Lounge is an excellent choice for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in San Diego. With its recent accolades and commitment to quality food and service, it's easy to see why this restaurant is so highly regarded by locals and visitors alike.
