HourHound Guide · San Diego
Italian happy hours in San Diego
Aperitivo by another name: Italian spots with verified happy-hour windows — days, times, and the deals.
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Savoie French Italian Eatery
Chula Vista ●●● Confirmed
Sun · 9am–2pm — Brunch with $25 bottomless mimosas
Sun · 4–6:30pm — Happy Hour
Mon · all day — $8 Martinis
Tue · 4–6:30pm — Happy Hour
Wed · all day — Half off select wine bottles
Wed · 4–6:30pm — Happy Hour
Thu · 4–6:30pm — Happy Hour
Fri · 4–6:30pm — Happy Hour
Sat · 9am–2pm — Brunch with bottomless mimosas
Sat · 4–6:30pm — Happy Hour
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Crust Pizzeria
Solana Beach ●●● Confirmed
Fri, Sat, Tue, Wed, Thu · 2–6pm — $6 Caesar or House Salad, $6 Six Wings, $6 Mozz Sticks, $6 Mango Tenders, $7 Boneless Wings, $7 Crispy Calamari, $7 Sliders, $10 Cheese Bread, $3 OFF Specialty Cocktails, $5 House Wine, $5 Well Drinks, $1 OFF Draft Beers
Sun · 11am–4pm — $6 Caesar or House Salad, $6 Six Wings, $6 Mozz Sticks, $6 Mango Tenders, $7 Boneless Wings, $7 Crispy Calamari, $7 Sliders, $10 Cheese Bread, $3 OFF Specialty Cocktails, $5 House Wine, $5 Well Drinks, $1 OFF Draft Beers
Mon · all day — $6 Caesar or House Salad, $6 Six Wings, $6 Mozz Sticks, $6 Mango Tenders, $7 Boneless Wings, $7 Crispy Calamari, $7 Sliders, $10 Cheese Bread, $3 OFF Specialty Cocktails, $5 House Wine, $5 Well Drinks, $1 OFF Draft Beers
Fri · all day — $5 Fireball Shots, $5 Drafts, $10 10-inch Pizza
Sun · 11am–4pm — $15 Bottomless Mimosas
Tue · all day — $2 Crust Meatballs, $2 Coors, $2 Bud Lights
Wed · all day — HALF OFF Wine Bottles, $0.75 Wings
Thu · all day — Slider Specials, 1/2 off Specialty Cocktails
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Pizza on 5th
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 12–9pm — $3 Drafts, $6.50 Wine Glasses, $5 Shots
Mon · 12–9pm — $10 Cosmo Martini, $10 Dirty Martini, $10 Sour Apple Martini, $10 Appletini, $9 Calamari Fritti
Tue · 12–9pm — $3 Domestic, $4 Imports, $4 Bottle Craft Beer, $5 Chicken Wings
Wed · 12–9pm — $10 Wine Cocktail, $6 House Red/White, $6.50 Rose/Moscato, $7 Whiskey Sour Shot, $8 Jameson, $7 Fried Zucchini
Thu · 12–9pm — $10 Po5 Cocktail, $7 Horchata Shot, $9 Margaritas, $5 Cheese Bread
Fri · all day — $10 Po5 Cocktail, $10 Po5 Martini, $7 Jalapeño Poppers
Sun · 12–9pm — $7 Rum Sunrise, $7 Mimosa, $5 Chicken Wings
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Casa Angelo Pizza
San Marcos ●●● Confirmed
Mon · all day — Meatball sub $4.95 small / $5.95 large
Tue · all day — Tiny pizza $2.55, toppings $0.30 each
Wed · all day — Spaghetti with garlic bread $2.75; add a small salad $2.00
Thu · all day — Lasagna with garlic bread $3.95; add a small salad $2.00
Fri · all day — Meatball sub $4.95 small / $5.95 large
Sat · all day — Meatball sub $4.95 small / $5.95 large
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Olde Spaghetti Factory
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 3:30–5:30pm — 50% off appetizers and $10 à la carte pasta classics
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 8:30–9:30pm — 50% off appetizers and $10 à la carte pasta classics
Fri · 3:30–5:30pm — 50% off appetizers and $10 à la carte pasta classics
Fri · 8:30–10:30pm — 50% off appetizers and $10 à la carte pasta classics
Sat · 8:30–10:30pm — 50% off appetizers and $10 à la carte pasta classics
Sun · 8:30–9:30pm — 50% off appetizers and $10 à la carte pasta classics
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Knockout Pizzeria
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Thu · 6–9pm — BOGO 99 cent pizza slice
Fri · 6–10pm — BOGO 99 cent pizza slice
Sat · 4–9:30pm — BOGO 99 cent pizza slice
Mon, Tue · 6–8:30pm — BYGO 99 cent pizza slice
Wed · 6–8:30pm — BOGO 99 cent pizza slice
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Vittorio's Italian Trattoria
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Sun · 3:30–8:30pm — Half price pastas
Mon · 3–5pm — Half Priced Appetizers, $5 Beers, House Wine, Well Cocktails
Mon · 3:30–8:30pm — Half price pastas
Mon, Wed · 11am–8:30pm — Half Off Bottles of Wine
Wed · 3–5pm — Half Priced Appetizers, $5 Beers, House Wine, Well Cocktails
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Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood (Carlsbad)
Carlsbad ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 3:30–6pm — Carlsbad happy hour
Tue · all day — Any pasta from the pasta section $15 all day, dine in only (Carlsbad location only)
Wed · all day — Any entree from the menu $20 all day, dine in only (Carlsbad location only)
Thu · all day — Any pasta from the pasta section $15 all day, dine in only (Carlsbad location only)
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Firenze Trattoria
Encinitas ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 4–5:30pm — Happy hour
Mon · all day — Half price wine bottles
Tue · all day — Bring your own wine with free corkage
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Isola Pizza Bar
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue · 2:30–5pm — Pizza, small bites, drinks at special prices
Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–5pm — Pizza, small bites, drinks at special prices
Wed · all day — 50% off select bottles of wine
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Isola Pizza Bar (La Jolla)
La Jolla ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue · 4–5pm — Happy Hour
Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–5pm — Happy Hour
Wed · all day — 50% OFF select bottles of wine
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Limoncello Modern Italian
La Mesa ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–5:30pm — Beers $5, Sangrias $9, Margaritas $9, Palomatini $10, Limoncello Martini $10
Fri · 3–6pm — Beers $5, Sangrias $9, Margaritas $9, Palomatini $10, Limoncello Martini $10
Sat, Sun · 4–5:30pm — Beers $5, Sangrias $9, Margaritas $9, Palomatini $10, Limoncello Martini $10
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Woodstock's Pizza (SDSU)
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 11am–3pm — All You Can Eat Pizza $14.95
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 9–11:59pm — $5 Slices and Select $9.99 Pitchers
Thu · 6–11:59pm — Pint Night: First pint keep glass, 50% off after
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Amalfi Enoteca Italiana
San Marcos ●●● Confirmed
Wed · all day — 50% off bottles of wine
Thu · all day — $10 Burgers
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Best Pizza and Brew
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 2–4pm — Slices $3, House Beer & Wine $5
Wed · 4–9pm — $4 Select Pints
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Bianchi Pizza & Pasta
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Thu · 4–9pm — Pane & Vino: 20% off select bottled wines; $12 chef inspired flat bread
Sun · 4–9pm — $6 draft Peroni and Spaghett; $15 meatball or chef pizza specials
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cardellino
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 5–6pm — $7 draft beer, $7 wine
Tue · all day — wine bottles half off
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Del Lusso Pizza
Carlsbad ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 2–5pm — Happy Hour: all draft beers (16oz & 20oz) half off (dine-in only)
Wed · all day — Wine Wednesday: all wine half off, bottles & glasses (bottle-only wines excluded)
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El Prado Restaurante in Balboa Park, San Diego
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Thu, Fri · 4–6pm — Happy hour drinks: sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon $7.00; prado blonde $5.00; sangria $8.00; strawberry margarita $8.00; mezcal margarita $8.00; prado mule $8.00. Bites: queso dip $7.00; mole rojo chicken wings $8.00; prado caesar $7.00; baja fish tacos $8.00; chicken taquitos $6.00; quesadilla $6.00.
Wed · 4–8pm — Wines by the glass $7.00, prado blonde $5.00, sangria $8.00, strawberry margarita / mezcal margarita / prado mule $8.00; bites $6.00-$8.00 - Wednesday runs to close
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Giant Bronx Pizza
Santee ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 10am–4pm — Large 14" one-topping pizza $8.99
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 12–4pm — Happy-hour pricing on the full menu, pickup only - e.g. Create Your Own Pizza $15.30, Mozzarella Sticks $6.30
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Mike's New York Giant Pizza
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · all day — 12 one-topping pizza for 9.99 (carry-out)
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · all day — 14 one-topping pizza for 11.99 (carry-out)
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Oceanside Trupiano's
Oceanside ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 3:30–5:30pm — Specially priced wines, wine-based cocktails and Italian bites
Wed · all day — 50% off wine bottles over $70
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Osteria Panevino
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — Limoncello Spritz 8, Raspberry Margarita 8, Well Martini 8, Wines by the Glass 6, Beers 5; Bruschette di Pomodoro 8, Caesar Salad 7, Insalata di Stagione 7, Polpette 8, Carciofi alla Griglia 8, Soup of the Day 6, Mozzarella Caprese 8, Pizza Margherita 10, Burrata e Prosciutto 11, Fritto Misto 11, Pizza al Prosciutto 13, Formaggi e Salumi 16 (patio only)
Fri, Sat · 9–10:30pm — Aperol Spritz 10, Martinis 10, Porn Star Martini 12, Espresso Martini 12, Mango Margarita 9, Raspberry Mezcalita 9, Wines by the Glass 8, Beers 6; Bruschette di Pomodoro 8, Caesar Salad 7, Polpette 8, Carciofi alla Griglia 8, Charcuterie Board 16
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Parma Cucina Italiana
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue · 4–9pm — 3 course meal for two people
Wed · 4–9pm — 30% off all bottles from wine list
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Pazza Market & Cucina
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 4–6pm — $2 off wine, $1 off beer, 20% off antipasti
Sat · 4–6pm — $2 off wine, $1 off beer
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Piazza 1909
La Jolla ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Wed, Thu · 4:30–6pm — Happy Hour: discounted cocktails, beer and house wines, $3 off any other wine glass, Italian bites
Tue · all day — Wine Out Tuesdays: $3 off glasses of wine, 50% off select bottles (limit 2 per table)
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Pizza e Birra San Diego
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Wed, Sun · 11am–9pm — All-day Happy Hour: $12 appetizers (6 wings, fried goat cheese, bruschetta, meatball, cheesy garlic bread or pizza fries), $5 off any small pizza, $7 all drafts, $6 rotating draft (dine-in only)
Thu · 3–9pm — Thursday Happy Hour 3pm-close: $12 appetizers, $5 off any small pizza, $7 all drafts, $6 rotating draft (dine-in only)
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Pizza Nova
San Marcos ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–5pm — $2 off All Small Plates, $2 off All Drafts, House Wines & Well Drinks, $9 Mini-Pizzas BBQ Chicken, Thai Chicken, Margherita, Goat Cheese, Royal Hawaiian, Pepperoni/Sausage/Mushroom
Wed · all day — Wine Wednesday - half off select bottles of wine
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Pizza Nova (San Diego)
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–5pm — $2 off small plates, $2 off drafts/house wines/well drinks, $9 mini-pizzas
Wed · all day — half off select bottles of wine
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Postino (San Diego)
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue · 8–11:59pm — Board of bruschetta + bottle of wine $30
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 11am–5pm — $7 glasses of wine, $7 pitchers of beer
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Ristorante Illando
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Wed · 4–10pm — Spritz, Salad, and Pasta - $30
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — Happy Hour: $6 select Beers
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Rosati's Pizza
Encinitas ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–5pm — $6 well drinks, house wine, $2 off beer
Wed · 2:30–8pm — 25% off wings
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Sauced Pizzeria
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–6pm — $6 beer and wine, $7 cocktails, small bites
Sun · 12–8:30pm — $5 sangria by the glass, all day
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Sorianos Pizzeria
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 2–5pm — Appetizers $7, Signature Pizza 7-inch $9, Imported Beers $6, Wine Glass $6, Mocktails $8
Thu · all day — $6 craft beer and wine (dine-in only)
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Tavola Nostra
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — Happy hour menu with draft beers ($4.50), select wines ($6), meatballs ($7), focaccia ($5), caponata ($5), pizza margherita ($10), truffle fries ($5), fried zucchini ($5), calamari ($15)
Fri · 3:30–5:30pm — Happy hour menu with draft beers ($4.50), select wines ($6), meatballs ($7), focaccia ($5), caponata ($5), pizza margherita ($10), truffle fries ($5), fried zucchini ($5), calamari ($15)
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The Red Door
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Tue · all day — half off select wine list
Wed · all day — half off select wine list at the Bar
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Village Pizzeria
Coronado ●●● Confirmed
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon · 3–6pm — Discounted appetizers, $5 Bud Light pints, $7 wine glasses, $3.49 slices
Tue · all day — Discounted appetizers, $5 Bud Light pints, $7 wine glasses, $3.49 slices
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Acqua e Farina
Chula Vista ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — $5 House Red Wine, House White Wine, Sangrias, Beer (Selected Beers); $5 Off Any Antipasti; $5 Off Any Pizza. Bar & Patio only.
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Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant
El Cajon ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 11:30am–6:30pm — Draft beer $4.75, well drinks $6.00, margarita $8.00, Long Island iced tea $9.50
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Farmer's Bottega
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — BURRATA ARTICHOKE PINSA $16, ALL DRAFT BEERS $6, HOUSE WINE $10, PADDLE OUT $10, OLD FASHIONED $10, GOOD KARMA MARGARITA $10, GIN & JUICE $10
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Il Sogno Italiano
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 2–5pm — Happy Hour menu with discounted appetizers ($7), pasta ($9), salads ($6), pizzas ($13), wings ($12), beer ($5), wine ($7), margaritas ($7), well cocktails ($7)
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Little Italy Ristorante, Chula Vista in San Diego
Chula Vista ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 11am–3pm — Any pasta
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Mediterraneo
Alpine ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 3–7pm — $2 off classics & pizzas, house wine & signature cocktails; $1 off draft beers & well cocktails; $4 bottled beers
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Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 2–5pm — $6 all craft beer, $6 all glass wine, $6 Fresca cocktails, $6 happy hour menu
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Rocco's Pizza Deli
Escondido ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · all day — Free 2-liter soda bottle with the order of any giant, large, or 2 medium pizzas (take out / delivery only)
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Roman Wolves
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — Happy Hour: $7 well drinks, $8 martini, $5 beer, $5 house wine, $9 specialty cocktail; bruschetta $8, calamari $8, suppli $7, pinsa margarita $12, oysters $3 each (min 3), 50% off cheese wheel pasta
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RustiCucina
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 4–5pm — Red & White Sangria $6, Well Drinks $6, Specialty Cocktails $8
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Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 5–7pm — Wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails at discount prices
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Trattoria da Sofia
San Diego ●●● Confirmed
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 4–5pm — Happy hour food: flatbreads $12, cheese ravioli $12, Cesare $10, pera bruschetta $9, polpette $8, truffle fries $7
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Victorinos Pizzeria
Chula Vista ●●● Confirmed
Wed · all day — 10 Chicken Wings (up to 2 flavors) + 2 Garlic Knots 16.99 or 5 Chicken Wings (1 flavor) + 1 Garlic Knot. 10.99
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Allegro Restaurant and Bar
San Diego ●●○ Reported
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 4–6pm — Happy hour drinks and food
Sat, Sun · 3–6pm — Happy hour drinks and food
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Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
La Jolla ●●○ Reported
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 3–5pm — Happy Hour; page directs to the Menu page for details and states no prices or discounts
Sat, Sun · 11am–3pm — Bottomless Mimosas; no price or discount stated
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Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria
Encinitas ●●○ Reported
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 4–5:30pm — Happy hour pricing
Fri, Sat, Sun · 11:30am–4pm — Happy lunch hour pricing
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Buca di Beppo
San Diego ●●○ Reported
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 4–7pm — Happy Hour beverages and apps starting at $6 (brand-stated; at participating locations, prices vary by location)
Mon · all day — 50% off Spaghetti & Meatballs (dine-in only)
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Centifonti's
La Mesa ●●○ Reported
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 3–7pm — Happy hour specials
Sun · all day — Happy hour all day
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Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana and Seafood
Encinitas ●●○ Reported
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 4–6pm — Happy Hour
Fri, Sat · 4–5pm — Happy Hour
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Osteria Cotto E Mangiato
San Diego ●●○ Reported
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu · 3–6pm — Cocktails $10-11, draft beer $7, bottle beer $6, house wine $6; oysters $2 each, garlic bread $7, Caesar salad $8, bruschette al pomodoro $10, meatballs & mozza $11, fried calamari $13, sampler charcuterie $15, pepperoni flatbread $16, pastas $15-17
Fri, Sat, Sun · 3–5pm — Cocktails $10-11, draft beer $7, bottle beer $6, house wine $6; oysters $2 each, garlic bread $7, Caesar salad $8, bruschette al pomodoro $10, meatballs & mozza $11, fried calamari $13, sampler charcuterie $15, pepperoni flatbread $16, pastas $15-17
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Vincenzo Cucina and Lounge
San Diego ●●○ Reported
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 3–6pm — Happy Hour