Italian Pizza Restaurant in San Diego Mission Valley

Real Italian Flavors in San Diego

Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen is an authentic Italian restaurant in Mission Valley, San Diego, serving Sicilian-inspired dishes crafted for the modern palate. We believe in revolutionizing tradition by using only clean, real ingredients—which means you will never find seed oils, added MSG, or artificial flavors in our kitchen. From our exclusive use of extra virgin olive oil to our hormone-free meats, we invite you to sit, sip, and savor food that is both indulgent and wholesome.

Happy Hour At Pesto

Join us weekdays from 2 PM to 5 PM for $6 craft beers, fresca cocktails, and Italian-inspired bites like our creamy burrata or savory meatballs.

Our passion for authentic flavor shines through in every artisan pizza and bowl of handcrafted pasta we serve. We take pride in offering a diverse selection that caters to everyone, including cauliflower crust, vegan options, and gluten-free varieties. Beyond our dining room, we bring the Pesto experience to you through professional catering services designed for events of all sizes across San Diego.

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Whether you're dining in, taking out or ordering delivery all of our ingredients are locally sourced and made to order. Got a crowd to feed? We cater parties of all sizes, from intimate family gatherings to large-scale company events. Sit, sip and savor — we've got your back.