I went on a date yesterday at Marisi which is a restaurant I visit frequently. I booked our reservation on OpenTable and when we arrived, they stated that I booked on the roadside patio. I scanned the restaurant and noticed that they had a few two tops open, but they insisted that we can only sit on the there or forfeit our reservation. My date and I were hot, so I asked the server if we would be able to move and the hostess rolled her eyes. Once we went inside our experience changed. We started by ordering a French bottle of Sauvignon Blanc which we were so happy with. We started off with the boquerones and pesce marinato. The boquerones were so different compared to something I've eaten before. It was a flower filled with cheese and lemon-garlic deep fried which is something that sounds freaky, but ended out being so savory. We ate the whole flower and stem. Recommend! The Pesce Marinato was tuna belly mixed with a habanero broth and onion. I am one that loves tuna and spice, so this dish hit. My date isn't a big tuna lover, but she was really surprised with it. For entrees we ordered the bolognese, ravioli, and focaccia. The bolognese was really tasty and savory, but it wasn't the best bolognese I've ever had. The freshness of the pasta they make homemade is what makes the dish savory. My date had the squash ravioli which she said was delightful. The sauce that is was smothered in was savory as she said. The focaccia was the absolute highlight of our night. It was served with a Calabrian chili sauce and balsamic brown butter. When you mix the two of them together, it was so bomb. We consumed the whole thing and laughed as we finished it. The ambiance of this restaurant is beautiful and perfect for date night. I would recommend this spot to anyone. The only reason I knocked my score is because how we were treated by the hostesses at the beginning of our experience. I'm honestly never one to complain, but we shouldn't have been treated in that manner. My rating is a 8.5/10.

I was so excited to go here for my birthday dinner as it looked so beautiful in the pictures and once there it did not disappoint!! Ambiance is stellar and the Service was great but didn't love how tightly compact and close our table was to the one next to us. I literally felt like I couldn't move at all! For how expensive this place is I would expect bigger portions of the pasta and appetizers. The steak and the carpaccio were both great! Definitely with an American twist. I still prefer a traditional carpaccio but it was still really nice to try a different style with a hint of heat. If you're not a fan of spice this dish is not for you. Desserts were alright. I would go back for drinks and apps. Definitely an Instagram worthy destination and I would definitely recommend for happy hour!

Lucas was the best sever!! I'm visiting from New York and have to come to Marisi every time I'm in San Diego. Thank you Lucas & Marisi!

Food: 10/10 but small portions Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Super cute place to go on for a date or just to celebrate with your girls/guys! But the portions are really small especially considering their price. But your taste buds will leave truly happy.

Almost 5 stars but super long lulls between courses! Ambiance, food, cocktails were all outstanding but there was def long waits between getting our salad and starter and the mains. The wait staff were all extremely polite and outgoing, at least. Drinks: Hugo Spritz-delightfully light elderflower spritz Apricot Old-Fashioned-every so slight apricot flavor and def a boozy punch Espresso Martini-pretty standard Espresso Martini Cantaloupe Margarita- not bad but didn't taste too mellony Faves would probs be the Hugo Spritz and the Apricot Old- Fashioned since we appreciated their flavors a tad bit more than the others. Food: Foccaccia: A must-order. Crisp exterior, hot, fluffy interior. Delicious herby/cheesy dipping sauce Tonarreli with Prawns: Big prawns but overall a smaller portion; awesome for Pesto lovers and the pasta was Bucatini-like. Prawns were a little on the drier side than I would've liked and may have been a tad bit overcooked. Little Gem: Standard little gem salad with grated parm and radishes; pretty good Roasted Chicken and Market Veggies: Roasted chicken was cooked well; crispy skin, juicy meat, and a really flavorful sauce. I would have preferred roasted veggies or potatoes on the side because the veggies it came with was like a warm salad. Happy to have the greens, but a bit odd due to temp and texture. Overall a good experience. We skipped dessert (which we never do) but we were scared we'd be trapped and never be able to leave because the service was so slow. Overall really enjoyed the ambiance, the food and service for the most part, but we really can't stop thinking about the bad flow. A bunch of other tables appeared bored too. Would visit again, though.

We love Marisi for its refined Italian. Favorites: ragu, little gems, Bellini, carbonara. Ivan is a great server. The bday treat is such a nice touch. Highly recommend

Food, cocktails, service, and ambiance were all a 10/10! Highly recommend for a date night!