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For one star Italian, try Lido's Italian Foods in Lemon Grove. They're still working to earn their stars. It's known for its pizza. This restaurant is very affordable.
5.0 of 5 stars.
So lidos has the best pizza in San Diego I think and the whole place is great. Im 25 and I have been going here since the day I was born. We have 3 generations of family that have been going here for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like pasta? Do you like gobs of marinara sauce? What about loads of melted cheese? Well then Lido's is your kind of place. They serve classic American-Italian food in generous portions at good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn I miss not living in Lemon Grove ! I would hit up this place at least twice a week every week. Love the Lemon chicken and the BBQ Ribs! The pasta is very yummy and the pizza is ok !
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the spaghetti and wasn't too impressed. My boyfriend got the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken & he said it was ok but not too great. I would suggest fillipi's
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It is a good, ole family run Italian joint. The atmosphere is old school. It is a bit dark, the art work is about 30 years old, and looks a bit run down. That is ok, for it adds...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nasty. The servers do not wash their hands, then grab a handful of cheese itz to put in a bowl for you to snack on instead of bread. ::Gag!:: I didn't eat here so I can't speak for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To start, this place is just old school. You'll either love that fact, or you'll hate it. I happen to love it!!!Prices are low, and the pizza is great! I especially love any pizza with their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here with my fiance. I hadn't been in many years... but thought we would try something different. We got the "pasta lovers" special for that was about 23$ for two people. It came with salad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that it's not the best italian restaurant that I've eaten at, but it's pretty good. I've had lasagna and pizza here and both passed the test. The food taste home-cooked, unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Staff is awesome, especially, Sue, Rosie, and our favorite, Evelyn, who always took great care of Grammy. Liz and Marco are there to greet you, well, maybe not Marco, since he's in the back...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stop in here for lunch about every three months when business brings me out to this part of the county. Absolutely nothing fancy about the food or decor, but everything that I've eaten here is very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been coming to Lido's for 20 years . The decore is old and dim. The food is the bright spot. They make a wonderful thin crust pizza, hand cut peperoni. The pasta dinner for two will feed you into...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I grew up in Lemon Grove and have been coming here as long as I can remember! My dad seems to know everyone, everywhere, and Lido's is no exception. We (he) are always greeted by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being from the east coast...I've had a few good pieces of pizza....Lidos has mastered crust making!! The style is not the same as what I know from home, but it is DAMN good!! I would classify it as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having eaten pizza from quite a few establishments in East County, I think Lido's pizza is better than most. It's better than Bottle Shop, Da Boyz, and Milo's. We ordered take-out of The Works with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BARF BARF BARF.This place's food sucks-- plus it's way ghetto.I've dined here twice and it is terrible!!!First time: gnocchi-- alright, that's fine-ish, cheap and crappy tasting, but what do you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give this 4-stars for the Italian food. After all, we come for pepperoni pizza, garlic bread and a pitcher or 2 of Michelob. Love the Cheezits and Salami though! The staff is what makes the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a dedicated (albeit by geography) east county diner I feel it my responsibility to give this place the love and high praise it deserves. My family and I moved from North Park 7 years ago and had a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another reason why I love my job!! We get to explore and find random places for lunch in parts of town that I have never even been to! We've made this part of our weekly regime every time we're in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This gets four stars, not for it Italian food but for the all around goodness of the place. If you want good Italian food I can suggest some other places that are better. This place is old and I think...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is freaking crazy. In a good way. Everything in the place from the wallpaper to the fake flowers to the booths is ALL ORIGINAL. I totally love this place. My family and I go here all...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This quintessential neighborhood Italian restaurant was a bit outdated especially in decor but, it added to it's uniqueness and charm. Once seated I first noticed their full bar which was perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about Lido's!! Great italian cuisine...great service!! I love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing like Lido's, especially on west coast. Best pizza there is.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been going to lidos for almost 30 years now and have never had a bad experience. the food is priced great and if you finish a full order of pasta they will refill it. i highly recommend this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want authentic Italian food...this is the place for you. Very Mom & Pop and it's been there FOREVER, and for good reason.The Hors D'oeuvres of cheez-its, american cheese and salami does keep...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had their "Works" pizza and it's a tad on the salty side but hits the spot. I always grab one to go if I'm in the area. It's definitely worth trying.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Love this restaurant. I lived in San Diego for 41 years and this restaurant was one of our favorites. Great Food and prices. Liz is awesome and service is great!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in the La Mesa/Lemon Grove area for awhile, and finally decided to try this place. Since it's been here for a million years, I figured that it's a pretty good place to eat. After reading...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is old...and so is the clientele. They have an autographed picture of Tom Selleck on the wall. haha I went in for lunch today and was surprised that they have a full bar ! But I refrained...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here also on suggestion. The food was pretty decent - I had spaghetti and meatballs and a side salad. But there was an annoying fly that hovered over my food. I think I will have to go back a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy just thinking about the cheezit appetizer with cheese and salami is making my mouth water. The pizza here is so good. I would recommend the cheese. The crust is fresh and homemade. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is awesome, real Italian, lotza mozzarella. the appetizer platter consists of Cheez-it's, American singles cut into small squares, and Cotto salami cut into Squares. although its not the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for some good, non-chain store pizza close to my neighborhood. I came across Lido's on Yelp and after reading reviews I thought it was worth a try. I ordered take-out and the girl who...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Lemon Grove today to visit a friend and we decided to go to lunch. She wanted to try this place and since I love trying different places I agreed.Wow, I was glad I did. I had Veal Parm....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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I love there pasta there meat sauce, Lasanga, raviolli, and much more and you...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
God bless Yelp for helping me find a restaurant in Lemon Grove. I'm in the area every once in a while and I have no familiarity with it at all. So, there may be more restaurants around but I sure as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the mood for something different, something I haven't tried before and came across Lidos on Yelp. It had good reviews on the pizza - thin crust is how pizza was supposed to be made - so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Lido's. I don't LOVE it, but my family does. Don't expect sophisticated or authentic Italian here. Very American style Italian. Good ravioli and ribs, but nothing that extraordinary. Just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is average... I wouldn't want to go back. We ordered their special combo, manicotti, lasagna, ravioli... plate, and it wasn't good. The items came in one big plate with the same sauce. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say, this place ain't that great. At least it wasn't between 1999-2004. (Everyone and their mother who went to Helix High has worked here at some point. Hah!) The pizza really leaves something...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will always be so thankful I learned about Lido's. It's one of those "hidden" gems. Simple italian decor. A little outdated in the decor but it is so cozy. If they changed a thing I think it would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LIDO'S. So much I could say....and the memories to go along with it....I started going here in high school. It was the place to be after Friday night football games. In college I would gather with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I detest this place. We go here once a year for our friend R.'s birthdaybecause he loves it. No matter what you order: manicotti, lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti, it all has the exact same sauce on it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Located in Lemon Grove, Ca I'm really happy with this restaurant. The food is excellent, the portions are good size, and the costs are very reasonable. Their pasta sauce is to die for. The menu is almost all...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of biased but I've been going to this place since i was born. It is amazing. Everything about it is good. Homestyle, kind of an older atmosphere. Not chic or anything like that, but simply...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is awesome. I stopped in here for lunch the other day. My fiance and I shared a small pizza and it was the perfect size for lunch. We even had a couple of slices left over for him to take...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love for Lido's! SO much love, a review can't describe it but I'll try.It's kind of a dump. It's the kind of place that you drive by every day without noticing. It's not decorated like anything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just love Lido's pizza, of course I'm a pizza purist, I believe pizza should be cheese, sauce and crust. I'm not into a ton of toppings, it's just not pizza, ok, so once in a while I'll add onions....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. Nobody is better for everyday Italian and Ive tried them all! The food is always served hot.Best egg plant parmesan in the world. Best Sausage/Pepperoni...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Lido's I've been going there since I was a little kid. My husband thought it was bland. But I love the pasta. The salad dressing is to die for. I ALWAYS bring home a wine bottle full for later....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly a popular place for locals, and a Lemon Grove landmark. It's been in business for 60 plus years (or is it 50, I forget). At any rate, this is what old-style family-oriented (and some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LIDOS!! I love this place! It's the type of place you go when you don't feel like going out, but you don't feel like cooking either. It feels like home : )I love Lido's because I have gone there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the world was young, and places weren't trendy, and Chuck E. Cheese had yet to rear its ugly head on American culture, my mom and dad used to take my brother and me down our street to a little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, well, well... I am BEYOND proud to be the first!Lido's is a CLASSIC! Italian-American food at it's finest!It's nothing fancy, but the food has been consistently good for over 50 years!I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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This La Mesa restaurant has been around for decades. It serves very good traditional Italian food and the pizza is absolutely fantastic. We had an old-fashioned pepperoni & sausage and I can't recall tasting a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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This is my favourite Italian restaurant in San Diego, and it is so nice to know I am supporting a local, family run business. You will not leave this place feelimg empty! There is plenty of food served, in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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I ate at Lido's last nite for the 1st time. I enjoyed the variety of meal options available for those of us who prefer smaller portions. The meatballs and sauce are out of this world. Great price great value....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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Its been around for 50 years for a reason. They have mastered the art of homestyle Italian cooking. From the house salad dressing to the meatballs, your taste buds will be in heaven. If you go, I recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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this is by far the best pizza! thin crust, perfect sauce!
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