La Cafette - La Mesa

Love this restaurant, have ordered multiple times and different items and it is always good and fresh. Would rather order from a local business like this than chipotle!

This is my second visit. I was craving chicken picatta and drove by and decided to try theirs. I did notice some inconsistencies (amount of artichoke pieces and sauce). But both times the meal was completely yummy. The garlic bread was very buttery which I love, but not very garlicky. Luckily I"d taken the order to go and just added my own garlic at home and it was perfect. I would go back and do recommend this restaurant.

I'm new to the area and trying to work my way through different local restaurants and I'm so glad I tried Little Roma! I ordered through a delivery app and the food was still hot upon arrival and so fresh! I tried the Fettuccini Verde and it was delicious! It also came with perfect garlic bread and a nice sized salad with a tasty Italian dressing. And to top it all off, the prices are absolutely amazing for what you get! I'll likely become a regular here!

On our way home from a failed camping trip in east SD, we needed a pick-me-up. After a google for garlic knots off our route, I found Little Roma. And I 'm so glad! Garlic knots were super tasty and good sized. We ordered a half dozen. We settled on the eggplant parmigiana and the gnocchi for our entrees. Both were generous portions and came with two large pieces of garlic bread and a side salad (or soup). Salads were simple with some red onion, tomato, and an oil based vinaigrette on the side. The eggplant came with some spaghetti and the gnocchi was awesome. Definitely a very strong gorgonzola sauce, but we liked it. Last but not least is the tiramisu. SO. GOOD!! Prices were very fair as well. With COVID-19, dining in was not an option, but food was ready when they said it would be and they even offered us seats on their front patio. Staff was super kind and friendly and the operations inside looked very well run with a spot for sanitized/unsanitized pens, notes to help streamline the process for food delivery delivery drivers, etc. We will definitely be coming back!

Our first restaurant outing during quarantine and it couldn't have been better or tastier. Staff were so friendly and were diligent about taking precautions and being clean. The food was unreal and up there on the list of best Hidden Italian spots in San Diego- very tasty and authentic. Can't wait to go back!!