Solare Ristorante Lounge

Solare Ristorante is a Michelin Guide 2026 restaurant - Wine Spectator Grand Award 2026 Winner - named "Top 5 San Diego Restaurant" 2026 by San Diego Magazine. Family-owned and operated, the Smerik Family and their team are dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine for over 13 years. Our Executive Chef is Denice Grande. Pasta from scratch is made every day. Solare is open 7 days a week. Solare has a full bar and a deep wine selection. Both indoor and heated covered patio dining. Private room available. Parking is free and easy.

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Join us in our Wine Room, seats up to four guests. Ask about our optional tasting menus and wine pairings

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Join us at our Chef Window, seats up to two guests. Ask about our optional tasting menus and wine pairings

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4:00pm to 5:30pm in our Bar, Lounge and Side Patio. $8 house wines, $5 beers, Discounted Specialty Cocktails. Small bites starting at $7, Pizza, Fried Calamari, Bruschetta and More

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Payment collected upon check in. Nothing paid in advance. Featuring 4 courses Italian Cuisine curated by Chef Denice and four "VV Vineyards" wines featuring a some amazingly rich and nuanced Bordeaux-style Blends from San Diego County, all curated by Tommy and Randy. Join us for an incredible evening with Leticia Valdez Vildosola, Gustavo Vildosola and Ivan Caloca (winemaker) representing the wines of VV Vineyards, right here in our backyard of San Diego. These wines represent an up and coming winemaking energy in the hills east of San Diego in Ramona. You will not want to skip this dinner, VV Vineyards is part of a wave of wineries pushing the boundaries on quality in our local area. Dinner is $82++. Explore the Terroir and history with Lety, Tavo and Ivan. Dinner starts at 6:30pm with a reception. Salute!

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