Frequently Asked Questions

We’re at 860 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, in the heart of the Mission Hills neighborhood. Find directions and a map on our contact page.

Brunch is served 8am–2pm and dinner 4pm–9pm. Happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday, 4–6pm. See the full menus for what’s served when.

Yes. We keep regular hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, and we often offer special seasonal menus for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day. Check our menus page and reserve a table online early, since holidays book up.

It means we build the menu around fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce and change it with the seasons, so every dish reflects what San Diego farms are harvesting right now.

Chef Alberto Morreale grew up near Palermo, Sicily, trained at the Culinary School of Milan, and opened Farmer’s Bottega in 2014 after years as a San Diego chef and restaurateur. Meet Chef Alberto.

Rustic and warm, like a real farmhouse: vintage reclaimed décor, a 40-year-old tabletop recovered from the ocean, Edison bulbs glowing from iron chandeliers, and a lush garden patio. Take a look in our photo gallery.

Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. See our accessibility statement for more.

Call (619) 458-9929, email events@alba-restaurantgroup.com, or send a message through our contact form.

We recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead to get your preferred date and time. For weekends, holidays and larger parties, book as early as you can. Check availability.

Yes. For larger parties, please call us at (619) 458-9929 well in advance. If you’re planning a celebration, ask about our private and semi-private dining options.

Absolutely. Birthdays and anniversaries are some of our favorite occasions. Book a table online, or for a bigger group, see private dining.

Six kinds of benedicts (classic, California, prosciutto, short rib, lox and crab cake), buttermilk and lemon poppy pancakes, brioche and stuffed French toast, omelets, chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, the Bottega Stack, sandwiches, fish tacos and salads. See the full brunch menu.

Yes. Look for the (VEG) and (GF) labels on the brunch menu. Options include huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, nopales and soyrizo, the Mediterranean and Stay Fit omelets, and a gluten-free crusted portobello sandwich on multigrain bread.

House organic coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, Mexican mocha and chai, with almond or oat milk available. We also pour fresh orange, grapefruit and tangerine juice, kombucha, lemonade and iced tea.

Our house-made pastas are what we’re known for: casarecce with wild boar sausage, bucatini cacio e pepe, pappardelle bolognese, duck gnocchi and paccheri shrimp. Chef’s picks include pan-seared scallops and a seafood linguine. See the dinner menu.

Yes. The 32 oz, 24-day dry-aged USDA Prime porterhouse is served for two on a lava stone with two sides. On Mondays, try our Date Night menu for two.

Pinsa is a light, crispy Roman-style flatbread. We offer heirloom tomato, fennel sausage, burrata artichoke and prosciutto versions at dinner, and select pinsas are on the happy hour menu.

All draft beers are $6, house red or white wine is $10, and cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Good Karma Margarita, Gin & Juice and Paddle Out are $10. Bites include house-made meatballs, mussels and clams, fried calamari, a cheeseburger and Roman pinsa. See prices.

Monday is Date Night: a three-course dinner for two for $76. On Wednesday nights (4–9pm), corkage is waived when you order a charcuterie board. See Wine & Libations for details.

Starters include burrata, mussels and clams, charred octopus, grilled artichokes, Caesar salad and baby kale salad. Entrées include chicken casserole, portobello Napoleon, braised short ribs, risotto verde and the catch of the day. Ask your server about today’s desserts.

You can add a house red or white wine. The menu is for parties of two only, and we can’t make substitutions. Browse our wine list if you’d like a bottle instead.

Our list leans Italian, French and Californian: a house Super Tuscan, Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, Bordeaux, Napa Cabernet, Sancerre, Champagne and more, plus monthly bottle deals. See the wine list.

Signature cocktails include the Espresso Martini, Bee’s Knees, Mezcalinda, Hot-N-Tan, Good Karma Margarita and Old Fashioned, plus house sangria made fresh daily. Several are $10 during happy hour.

Yes: kombucha, fresh-squeezed juices, lemonade, organic iced tea, sodas, and still or sparkling water.

Farmer’s Bottega seats up to 95 guests in total. The whole restaurant, or any one of its seating sections, can be booked for a private or semi-private event. Details are on our private dining page.

A private event gives your group exclusive use of the restaurant or a seating section. A semi-private event uses a section of the restaurant without exclusive use, which suits smaller gatherings.

Yes. Our secret garden patio is tucked away from the city with lush greenery. It’s ideal for anniversaries, corporate gatherings and celebrations. See it in our gallery.

Yes. We offer a Brunch & Lunch Banquet Menu and a Dinner Banquet Menu, both available on our private dining page.

Call (619) 458-9929, email events@alba-restaurantgroup.com, or send your event details through the inquiry form and our team will get back to you promptly.

Yes. Dishes are marked (GF) on our menus. Gluten-free dinner options include the scallops, porterhouse, chicken casserole, risotto verde, cauliflower steak, charred octopus, mussels and clams, and most salads. See the dinner menu and brunch menu.

Yes. Look for (VT) vegetarian and (VG) vegan labels. Favorites include the cauliflower steak (vegan), portobello Napoleon, risotto verde, bucatini cacio e pepe, beet and carrot salads, and our vegetarian pinsas. Browse the menu.