Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen

I just can’t get enough of @pestocraft! I’ve been there multiple times, and they never disappoint. Every dish is made with love and cooked to perfection. The owner is always walking around with a big smile, checking in on guests and helping his staff. And let’s not forget the perfect location in the heart of Mission Valley Mall—great food after great shopping! 😉

I just can’t get enough of @pestocraft! I’ve been there multiple times, and they never disappoint. Every dish is made with love and cooked to perfection. The owner is always walking around with a big smile, checking in on guests and helping his staff. And let’s not forget the perfect location in the heart of Mission Valley Mall—great food after great shopping! 😉

Entering the restaurant already showed how popular the food was and you can’t go wrong following the crowd in this case. If you are a fan of pesto sauce in any form this is the place to try it in various ways and dishes. We have always been a fan of garlic bread and now with a twist, literally, the knots were drizzled with pesto sauce and were just extremely delicious. There was a perfect amount of pesto so as to not overwhelm the garlic as garlic is still the main character in this side appetizer. The Gnocchi was cooked to perfection and was perfectly paired with the pesto-fredo sauce and was just heavenly. The portion was just enough to save room for the dessert. She had the pizza and described a great balance between the cheese and pesto sauce with the crust being a bit too thin but the size of the pizza would be perfect for an individual meal on its own. The Perfect Peach vodka cocktail was light, aromatic, and refreshing and went well with the time of day as the sun was out. A compliment to the warmth of the day. The tiramisu was delicious in flavor but didn’t have much moisture from the espresso and the cocoa powder was a bit damp, perhaps it was sitting in the fridge a bit too long. The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste but still good especially if you’re a fan of pistachios. A great restaurant that I would most certainly revisit to see what the other dishes have in store because pesto is a sauce you shouldn’t live without.

Entering the restaurant already showed how popular the food was and you can’t go wrong following the crowd in this case. If you are a fan of pesto sauce in any form this is the place to try it in various ways and dishes. We have always been a fan of garlic bread and now with a twist, literally, the knots were drizzled with pesto sauce and were just extremely delicious. There was a perfect amount of pesto so as to not overwhelm the garlic as garlic is still the main character in this side appetizer. The Gnocchi was cooked to perfection and was perfectly paired with the pesto-fredo sauce and was just heavenly. The portion was just enough to save room for the dessert. She had the pizza and described a great balance between the cheese and pesto sauce with the crust being a bit too thin but the size of the pizza would be perfect for an individual meal on its own. The Perfect Peach vodka cocktail was light, aromatic, and refreshing and went well with the time of day as the sun was out. A compliment to the warmth of the day. The tiramisu was delicious in flavor but didn’t have much moisture from the espresso and the cocoa powder was a bit damp, perhaps it was sitting in the fridge a bit too long. The cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste but still good especially if you’re a fan of pistachios. A great restaurant that I would most certainly revisit to see what the other dishes have in store because pesto is a sauce you shouldn’t live without.

Great Italian restaurant with a really nice vibe. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it a perfect spot whether you want a cozy meal inside or a relaxed time outside. The pizza was delicious with a well-balanced crust and fresh toppings. The bruschetta was also very good—fresh, flavorful, and a great starter to share. Overall, it’s a pleasant place to enjoy good Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere. I’d definitely come back again.