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Tue, 19/3
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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Italian
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 28 January 2024

This spot is in a great location, with a fun vibe. The food is really good, and the service is perfect. I completely loved the bread and oil beforehand.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 23 December 2023 via mobile

Chicken Parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs were both excellent. The clams in the linguine were a little gritty. Service was very good and the decor inside reminds one of an Italian street scene.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 13 December 2023

My wife and I visited twice during our 2 night stay. The desk clerk at our nearby hotel mentioned Mimmo’s as an option for lunch. We decided to get in a walk, and check it out. I am so glad we did. We arrived and...were greeted right away, and seated against the building, shaded from the sun, and it was a great people watching spot. This table for 2 would be our same table for the next nights dinner.❤️ our servers took great care of us on both visits. I had the spaghetti and meatballs. So yummy! The next night we shared a flatbread pizza. Again, delicious. We did enjoy our two visits, and would absolutely visit again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

Excellent fresh made pasta and sauces. I enjoyed my clam linguine and aracini (stuffed rice balls). My husband had one of the many types of flat breads. My grandson enjoyed the fresh made macaroni and cheese for children. The interior is painted to look like...a street scene in Italy, including false balconies and false windows. There is also a copy of the Italian fountain called Mouth of Truth, which was made famous in the movie Roman Holiday. The only trouble is there are only 1 toilet for men, and 1 for women. This is an issue if there is a line waiting to use the bathroom when you have a small child that needs to go. I’m not sure how they can enlarge the bathrooms to add more stalls.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Located right in Little Italy, Mimmos had some good Italian food. The bruschetta is a must have, pasta is good too

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023

Delicious! Had the homemade pasta which was fantastic. Do the bigger portion; you're going to finish your plate! Service was wonderful. Loved the wine selection. Indoor seating was lovely to take a break from the sun.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 25 June 2023 via mobile

We are harsh critics but we give Mimmos a 5 star rating for every category. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere and decor was outstanding, the service was excellent (not outstanding) and the prices were very reasonable. My wife and I had meatballs for an...appetiser and shared a gluten free pizza for our main (we had the Mamma Rosa pizza). Our daughter had pasta and really liked it as well. We highly recommend this restaurant and particularly for gluten free diners.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 8 June 2023 via mobile

Didn’t start well as the young staff at the door were uninterested but I have to say the food was great, the kids had pizza and pasta and we had the Masala chicken. Couldn’t have had any more, prompt service and great spot in Little...ItalyMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023 via mobile

Wonderful meal. Ended up here after walking the Little Italy strip. Looked inviting and food did not disappoint. Service was excellent, setting is cozy.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023 via mobile

First impression was that this wasn’t going to be good considering the cheesy interior. However, the food was good, the service was excellent and we left happy.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 18 April 2023 via mobile

Just got back to hotel after eating at Mimmo’s & had to write a review because of the great experience we just had! Didn’t know where to eat so read a few reviews on different restaurants & picked Mimmo’s. They did not disappoint! Our friendly...& handsome waiter, Olavo, recommended the Campanella sausage for my husband because he likes spicy. I had chicken marsala, but substituted angel hair pasta for the risotto, which, in my opinion, made it even better.! The bread was fresh & hot just like the food when it was brought out steaming! There are two kinds of sangria, and we each had one… They are both excellent and if you like sweeter go with the white one! The atmosphere is supposed to remind you of being in Italy. Overall, the experience was delightful & I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Italian restaurant in Little Italy!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 22 February 2023

Mimmo's was suggested to us by a server at another restaurant. We are so glad we went. Fresh pasta, fresh bread, amazing starter salad. The inside of the restaurant is like being on the streets of Italy. We almost decided to go back again but...decided to try a different restaurant. A must do in Little Italy in San Diego.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 17 February 2023 via mobile

We went for happy hour which consisted of the starters being half price and select wine $6.00 a glass. We had the Arancini, meatballs and calamari and could not eat it all. Everything was delicious.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 20 January 2023 via mobile

Darling interior replicating an Italian street scene for this Italian restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. Italian music and white table linens add to the charming and romantic ambiance. The lobster bisque was deliciously creamy and the recommended Campanelle Sausage with homemade pasta did...not disappoint. Perfect for families or a romantic date night!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 20 November 2022

Tried this place based on pics, reviews and recommendation. I got Chicken Parm entree to go and price for portion received didn't satisfy enough for a return visit. Delicious and wouldn't discourage anyone from trying.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Yes, Mimmo's offers takeaway services.

Mimmo's is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5