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The Food Network selected the most charming small-town restaurant in every state, and California’s pick was an Italian spot in La Jolla.
Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach, at 926 Turquoise Street, Suite H, specializes in pizzas using only premium imported Italian ingredients and locally sourced produce, according to its website.
“Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach is a hidden gem that deserves to be found,” according to the Food Network post. “Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Silvio Salmoiraghi and chef Choi Cheolhyeok, this restaurant offers up a modern spin on Italian cuisine with flavor profiles from Milan.”
Some cities in the list did not fit the profile of a small town. While La Jolla has around 40,000 people, it still made the Food Network list.
Other “small town” restaurants included the cafe Elvie’s in Jackson, Miss., which has more than 153,000 people; the eatery Everest in Rapid City, S.D., which has nearly 75,700 people; and Culaccino in Franklin, Tenn., which has approximately 83,400 people.
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What’s on Ambrogio15’s menu?
The pizza menu features three signature doughs: a special dough with wheat flour blend and paper-thin crust, whole wheat stone ground, and gluten-free with a white and brown rice flour blend including herb seasoning.
Pizzas include a $15 marinara (vegan); a $19 Margherita; and a $26 La Favorita with mozzarella di bufala, filet mignon “carpaccio,” parmigiano sauce, sweet and sour vanilla red onions and arugula.
Fresh shaved black truffles can be added to pizzas for $19.
According to the restaurant’s website, Ambrogio15 Pacific Beach has been recognized as the Best Pizza in San Diego by San Diego Magazine, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Ranch & Coast Magazine.
“The title validates our commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience and the highest quality of Milano-Inspired pizza,” according to the restaurant.
What are the hours of operation?
The hours are noon to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Information: ambrogio15.com.
Wes Woods II covers West County for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at wesley.woodsii@vcstar.com, 805-437-0262 or @JournoWes.
