Old Venice Serves Italian Mediterranean Cuisine, 2910 Canon St., near Shelter Island in Point Loma (619- 222-5888). Open Sun. – Thurs. 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Happy Hour 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. $30– $50).
What’s not to like about this family-owned dining favorite with its popular cocktail lounge with a long bar and inviting fireplace on one side of the restaurant as well as cozy dining nooks and an outdoor garden setting with a canopy for a enhanced dining setting. It’s easy to see why diners love this place.
House specialties include baked artichoke, prosciutto, bruschetta topped with sliced tomatoe, onion, basil, parmesan and balsamic, magic mushrooms, stiffed shrimp, brussel sprouts, and walnut gorgonzola salad. Plus, memorable pastas, half and half, Fettuccini Alfredo. Plus,Honey Glazed Salmon, Seafood Risotto, Chicken Florentine, Osso Bucco and more. Ten Pizzas including a build-your-own pizza. No less spectacular are their desserts including theirCrene Brulee, Tiramisu and a scoop of Gelato.
Full Wine List and full liquir cabinet.
Credit cards:AE, DISC, MC, VISA.
