Famous Little Italy In San Diego: Today, Little Italy is the hub of San Diego’s most vibrant food and beverage sector. It’s a place where the past and present collide, where former Top Chef contestants have opened up shop next to classic restaurants that are now revered icons.

With distinctive restaurants including Juniper & Ivy, Cloak & Petal, Born and Raised, The Crack Shack, Herb & Wood, and Kettner Exchange, several well-known chefs have attracted to Kettner Boulevard, earning it the nickname “Top Chef Alley.”