Authentic Italian Cuisine lands a spot in Little Italy
- Jarnard Sutton
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min read
Nestled in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy borough is a hidden
gem. The San Diego Dining Group (SDG) latest concept, Allegro, will replace Indigo Grill.
Located at 1536 India Street in San Diego’s Little Italy borough, Allegro, a modern day ode to classic Italian design with a posh, modern twist is slated to serve succulent coastal seafood with an Italian flair, with vegan and gluten free options. Signature homemade pastas, top quality seafood and wine pairing is sure to create an ambiance that relaxes the mind, especially in the midst of constantly evolving change.
Executive Chef Marco Provino’s passion for cooking dates back to being a young kid growing up in Bagheria, Sicily, which is known for its exquisite lemon gardens and captivating villas. Provino would often help his mother and grandmother make ravioli, lasagna, fresh pomodoro sauce and tiramisu, or help his father tend to their garden. To keep this same spirit, Provino will continue to be inspired by his roots and employ the same philosophy at Allegro.
“When people eat my dishes, I want their palettes to remember where it came from. Like me, I will never forget where I come from”, Provino said.
An oasis of sort, providing enough tranquility to make one forget about their woes. The tempo, the mood—Allegro is designed to evoke happy thoughts in an atmosphere built on the foundation of passion that echoes in the spirit of communities across San Diego.
With authentic Italian cuisine meeting coastal Californian seafood, this eatery is unlike any other. Complete with a vibrant interior and tasty cocktails, this could quickly become a Little Italy hot spot.
More details on launch to come as San Diego's Covid-19 restrictions are being modified.
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Executive Chef Marco Provino’s passion for cooking dates back to being a young kid growing up in Bagheria, Sicily, Slope Run which is known for its exquisite lemon gardens and captivating villas.
I like that the write-up centers the chef’s background instead of just doing the usual “new concept coming soon” fluff — Bagheria and the lemon gardens detail is such a specific image. Hopefully they don’t overcomplicate the pastas; the best tiramisu I’ve had was the most straightforward one. Funny side thought: “Allegro” as a mood shift is real — I do the same kind of reset with little routine changes, even dumb stuff like trying a new look from https://stylelooklab.com .
The design description (classic Italian with a modern twist) has me hoping it doesn’t end up too “Instagram first” — but if the food’s legit, I’m in. Also, coastal seafood with Italian technique is such a good fit for San Diego if they keep it seasonal. This made me think about how restaurants stage those super polished concept images before opening — almost like what people generate on https://imgg.ai .