Ambrogio15

Ambrogio15 San Diego Magazine Top 5 Restaurant 2026
Home of The Milano Pizza Experience
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An authentic and unique Milano Gourmet Pizza, a special dough recipe, an innovative pizza making process, high quality Italian ingredients, a holistic approach to the food and beverage world, a focus on sustainable agriculture and farming, as well as a deep love for Milano, where Andrea, Giacomo and Luca grew up, and San Diego, where they studied, worked and became who they are now. These are some

of the few concepts that make up the whole Ambrogio15 project, an idea that was born between Milano and San Diego from the minds and the hearts of three young Italian guys, who decided to leave the corporate world to begin a new adventure made up of passion, friendship and a bit of foolishness. It was back in 2014 when Luca called Giacomo and Andrea, in a rainy, foggy day at the office in Milano, where the three of them working as strategic consultants for three prestigious firms, and proposed the crazy idea “what if we move back to San Diego and open a Pizzeria. But not just another Pizzeria, let’s do something different, let’s innovate and bring the best of our land to show San Diegans and everyone else what a pizza dining experience can be”. That was the turning point, after that day they knew exactly where and who they wanted to be. They spent more than a year developing the main product, their special paper-thin crust pizza, and its variations: the thicker whole wheat pizza, the soft Nuvola Focaccia and the crunchy crust Scrocchiarella. They scouted and tried different pizzas all over Italy in order to create something new and unique that took the best of every single pizza they tried. The recipes came along after hundreds of trials, and the ingredients were selected among those of the best small-scale, organic and sustainable producers and farmers from Italy: the mozzarella from the Consorzio della Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, aged Parma Prosciutto, DOP (controlled destination of origin) cheeses and cold cuts, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar from Modena, biodynamic wines and craft beers. During this time they began to work with renowned Italian architect and graphic designers, to create a unique atmosphere and that resembled their hometown Milano, the capital of design, fashion and architecture, to bring its young style and vibe to San Diego and offer the market a new concept completely different from the traditional Italian restaurants. A modern design, a trendy style, a hip and cool vibe and a cozy atmosphere, together with special high quality pizzas and delicious food treats, and a fun service enriched by the storytelling of the products make Ambrogio15 a must for anyone who wants to enjoy a modern and unique Italian Pizza dining experience

09/01/2026

A classic, seen through our eyes.

Ambrogio meets Alfredo, our take on a classic Italian pasta, now on our new menu at Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach📍

Tomorrow, you’ll see a new side of Ambrogio15.After ten years with Milano-style pizza at the heart of what we do, our Pa...
08/26/2026

Tomorrow, you’ll see a new side of Ambrogio15.

After ten years with Milano-style pizza at the heart of what we do, our Pacific Beach menu is evolving.

A full pasta section and new dishes are joining the table, alongside the pizzas you already know and love.

This is Ambrogio15: Milano Pizza & Modern Trattoria, a broader expression of our Italian roots and the way we want to cook today.

The new menu begins tomorrow, August 26, in Pacific Beach.

We’ve been working toward this for a long time, and we’re very excited to finally have you experience it.

Reservations are open through the link in bio.

08/20/2026

After ten years in San Diego, we’re expanding what Ambrogio15 can be.

Introducing Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach: Milano Pizza & Modern Trattoria 🇮🇹

The pizza that started it all isn’t going anywhere. Now, it shares the table with a broader Italian menu shaped by our roots in Milano, the experience of our Italian chefs, and the same attention to materia prima that has always defined Ambrogio15.

Fresh pastas, new antipasti and main dishes, alongside the classics you already know.

On August 26 & 27, we’re opening the doors for the first public taste of this next chapter.

Reservations are now open.
📍 Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach

08/13/2026

Vegetarian was never supposed to mean boring 👀

Our Cannelloni Funghi e Salsa alla Vodka is stuffed with sautéed mushrooms, shallots and buffalo milk ricotta, then covered in a creamy San Marzano tomato vodka sauce.

Would this be your order? 🍝

Available at Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach & Del Mar.

Trends come and go.But for our 10th anniversary, we brought Milano da Bere to Pacific Beach, and looking back at these p...
08/07/2026

Trends come and go.

But for our 10th anniversary, we brought Milano da Bere to Pacific Beach, and looking back at these photos, maybe we’ve been doing kinda chic all along 🍸✨

Swipe through our version of the trend.

Now we’re curious: what’s your definition of kinda chic? 👀

08/05/2026

We spent months planning this night, but somehow the evening flew by. So here’s a small rewind: the cocktails, the music, the energy, and the moments in between.

Milano da Bere, celebrating 10 years of Ambrogio15 exactly as we imagined it ❤️

From the first Negroni poured to the last song of the evening, every corner of Ambrogio15 came alive in its own way. The patio filled with conversations, the dining room buzzed with excitement, and for one night, Pacific Beach felt a little closer to Milan.

To everyone who joined us, dressed up, raised a glass, danced, laughed, and celebrated alongside us: thank you for being part of 10 incredible years and for making this night so special.

Until the next celebration 🇮🇹✨

07/21/2026

Nutella tastes even better when it’s wrapped in freshly baked focaccia.

Our Scrocchiarella is crispy, baked to order, filled with Nutella, and served with homemade mascarpone cream. Pro tip: add a scoop of gelato for the perfect finish 🍨

📍Pacific Beach & Del Mar

10 years have gone by faster than we could have imagined.Looking back, what we’re most grateful for isn’t the milestone ...
07/16/2026

10 years have gone by faster than we could have imagined.

Looking back, what we’re most grateful for isn’t the milestone itself, but the people who made it possible, and the city that welcomed us and became home.

Thank you, San Diego ❤️

07/15/2026

What is Milano da Bere? 🇮🇹🍹

It became a symbol of 1980s Milan: a city known for its creativity, style, aperitivo culture, and unforgettable evenings. It represented a way of living where great food, good drinks, music, and conversation came together effortlessly.

As Ambrogio15 celebrates 10 years, we’re bringing that spirit to Pacific Beach for one special night.

Join us for Milano da Bere, an evening inspired by the energy of 1980s Milan featuring:

🍸 A complimentary welcome cocktail�🍕 Special dishes and cocktails created for the celebration�🎶 DJ sets throughout the evening
✨ Dress Code: Coastal Chic�
Thursday, July 30 - From 5 PM�📍 Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach

Reserve your table, dress in your best Milan-inspired attire, and celebrate with us.

Reserve your table through the link in our bio.

07/10/2026

For ten years, you’ve trusted us with some of life’s best moments.

First dates. Family dinners. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Pizza nights that turned into traditions.

Thank you for making Ambrogio15 part of your story.

Now it’s time to celebrate ours 🎈

Share your favorite Ambrogio15 memory below. We can’t wait to read it 👇

07/09/2026

Some places are about the food.
Some are about how they make you feel.

At Ambrogio15, it’s both.

From espresso at the bar to natural Italian wines, handcrafted pizza, and the little details throughout the restaurant, every corner was designed to bring a piece of Milano to Pacific Beach.

If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant in San Diego, we’d love to welcome you.

📍Ambrogio15 – Pacific Beach

Address

926 Turquoise Street
San Diego, CA
92109

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+18582918650

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