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Ciccia Osteria

Dinner in Rome at Ambrogio15, Pacific Beach

September 22, 2025 by Chef Marian

Thanks to all the Chefs and staff that participated in tonight’s event! Everyone enjoyed the food, the wine, the quiz about Rome and Food and our grand finale! That dessert. We will be back to try more things from the menu!

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Categories Restaurant Reviews Tags Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach, Ciccia Osteria

Table of 6, Ciccia Osteria, Barrio Logan, San Diego

July 14, 2025 by Chef Marian

This is authentic Italian Food. It’s not Italian Style, like so many of our restaurants that say they are Italian, outside of Little Italy. And the key is consistency. Equally good every time we come!

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Categories Restaurant Reviews Tags Chef Marian Kitchen Confident, Ciccia Osteria, Restaurant Reviews

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