Larger plates showcase BBQ Octopus with blood orange amba, olive crumble, anise hyssop and cauliflower pudding, Crispy Lamb Pavé made with milk jam, black cardamom, mint raita, date vinegar and pea purée and pasta dishes like mafaldine, yellowfoot mushrooms, brown butter/parmesan fondue, spring chives and blossoms. The seasonal menu includes starters like English pea and green Thai curry hummus garnished with wasabi peas, tendrils and olio verde, served with grilled flatbread, and burrata dressed in bbq strawberries, honey/yondu vinaigrette, Thai basil, kombu oil and lemon sorrel. Acclaimed LA chef Jason Neroni and his team, including chef de cuisine Aldo Negrete and pastry chef Erin Steidley, have created dishes that are refined and global, highlighting the best of San Diego with fresh local seafood, including a large selection of raw bar items, homemade pasta, and grilled fish and meats. The mezzanine-level restaurant inside the Kimpton Alta San Diego Hotel has a chic 1960s era vibe, with sleek, minimalist furnishings and groovy tubular lighting. The Desmond is the newest gem in the rebounding Gaslamp Quarter culinary scene. How to book: Seating is on a first-come basis, or order takeout online. Check out the affordable wine list for a bottle to accompany your dinner. ![]() Housemade pastas smothered in slow-cooked sauces, larger entrees and a trio of calzones round out the menu. Pizza comes Le Classiche, ranging from simple Margherita to Tartufato topped with black truffle, mozzarella, brie, walnuts and honey, or Le Gourmet, offering choices like Palermo, with eggplant cream, mozzarella, San Marzano sauce, basil and eggplant chips or Anniventi bufala, porcini mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and arugula on a stuffed pistachio crust. Standout antipasti include Crunchy Pistachio Burrata crisp breading and pistachio pesto adds a textural, herbaceous contrast to the creamy burrata, or Scarpetta, light whipped ricotta, confit cherry tomatoes and eggplant chips, with toasted crostini to scoop it up. While leaning into their Italian roots, the Gagliano brothers give traditional dishes a modern tweak, taking pride in offering a diverse selection of menu selections. The soft green and pink color palette and flattering lighting is perfect for a romantic date night, but it’s spacious enough to accommodate group dining, too. ![]() AnniVenti La Trattoria is owned and operated by three brothers, and is named after their family's original restaurant where they grew up working, located just 10 miles from the city of Palermo.
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