Civico 1845, Italian restaurant in Little Italy, San Diego, United States
Civico 1845 is an Italian restaurant in Little Italy, San Diego, with a dedicated vegan menu program. The space spans two levels with minimalist design, featuring both interior dining and a covered patio area that opens onto India Street.
Founded in 2015, the restaurant introduced Southern Italian cuisine from the Calabria region to San Diego's dining scene. This opening coincided with growing interest in regional Italian cooking approaches rather than generic Italian fare.
The name references an 1845 Italian civil code decree, blending traditional Southern Italian cooking with modern plant-based dining in a single restaurant. Both menus coexist on equal footing, showing how the kitchen honors heritage while adapting to current eating habits.
Reservations are available and recommended, with lunch and dinner service spanning most days of the week. Parking exists in the Little Italy area, and guests can choose between the covered patio and interior spaces depending on weather preferences.
The kitchen operates two parallel complete menus, one traditional and one fully plant-based with more than 20 dishes. This dual approach is unusual and reflects Chef Pietro Gallo's commitment to developing both cuisines with equal sophistication.
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