Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant
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Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant
Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant is located in El Cajon, California. We are an Italian restaurant serving patrons in El Cajon, Alpine, Santee, Lakeside, and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking to grab a quick drink with coworkers or want to create a memorable experience with friends and family, Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant should be your restaurant of choice.

Our menu is endless with options that include pizza, steak, seafood, pasta specialties, and early bird specials. We also offer a family feast that is available Sunday through Thursday at only $31.75. The atmosphere and food at Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant is like no other. The next time you are in the area be sure to bring your family and friends to our restaurant for fine Italian cuisine at its best.
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Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant has been in business since 1972. We are a family owned and operated restaurant and take pride in providing our customers with the best food in town. In 2012 we will be celebrating our 40th year in business. During this time we have tested many different types of food items, and as a result we believe that we have molded a menu that will cater to everyone's liking.
Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant also offers catering and banquet facilities. Our facility can hold up to 100 guests for special events including birthdays, weddings, reunions, reception, and wakes. Are you interested in our catering or banquets services? Contact us for more information so that you can get started on planning your next event.
Reviews (13)
Barbara Macnamara
Barbara Macnamara
Dec 27, 2021
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Nice atmosphere, full bar, comfy seating , good service and HUGE menu.
April Ayers
April Ayers
Dec 13, 2021
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Serving amazing Italian food for decades and such a great family vibe that makes you feel right at home.
Thomas Rosenberger
Thomas Rosenberger
Dec 12, 2021
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Longtime favorite of East County, plenty of parking. Large dining room and another room for larger parties where bar is. Food was great and service was đź‘Ť.
Joe Freeman Joe
Joe Freeman Joe
Nov 22, 2021
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I just got a pepperoni and mushroom pizza and a glass of wine. I was a little disappointed with the pizza, but I'm very picky about pizza. I felt it was too thick and the crust was not very inspired. Basically, it was an average pizza by San Diego standards, but it was okay. However, I probably wouldn't go back for pizza, but I might return for some other menu items, many of which looked quite appealing.
Susan Coulter
Susan Coulter
Nov 17, 2021
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Wonderful restaurant, awesome food, and an amazing selecrionthey are very low on staff right now, so please be patient with them, give yourself a bit when you order, they have a wonderful staff and cooks , cant wait to go back!!
Jess D.
Jess D.
Nov 15, 2021
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Pretty good. Large portions and friendly staff. A bit slow to get the food out though and the time between the food being served and the bill being presented, was a long time. Too long. That's why I gave 4 stars.
Nick Kossen
Nick Kossen
Sep 13, 2021
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$28 for an outstandingly bland pizza? C'mon.. I've tried going a few different times over the years since I moved right down the street. Pizza toppings consistently slide off before you can even get the first bite in, regardless of if it's fresh and hot or has had time to cool down. $28 for a "Mediterranean" pizza is absolutely crazy, there's absolutely nothing expensive or remotely unique about this pizza to warrant the cost, except to maybe cover operating costs for having a dozen employees there on an otherwise empty night. Costs are out of touch with quality. I've tried this place several times
Joan Larsen-Smith
Joan Larsen-Smith
Jul 18, 2021
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Really enjoyed the dining here. Lots of free parking, wide menu variety, good service. Worth the ride from Jamul.
Andrew
Andrew
May 27, 2021
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I'm not sure what it is for me but Bongiovannis is just special to me. I've always liked the layout of the building and the arcade games. The menu is sizable and the prices are really great. I'm a huge fan of the Turkey sandwiches and minestrone soup. It's very filling. Also the pizza is awesome! It's just a really great place.
Lisa Monday-Gomez
Lisa Monday-Gomez
Jun 10, 2020
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Big sandwiches great atmosphere great service was our first visit see you again soon
James Howard
James Howard
May 24, 2020
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We love this place. They have opened up again. Every other table closed off, and with the extra dining room they are well spaced. We have the whole front side to ourselves! And the food is great.
Kevin Davis
Kevin Davis
Oct 12, 2019
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We’ve been eating there since the 1980’s and it’s never changed. The corn meal on the bottom of the pizza is incredible, and always perfectly crunchy!! 🍕🍕
Brian P.
Brian P.
Jul 15, 2019
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I really enjoyed my meatball sandwich. My wife was disappointed with her lasagna. She said that there wasn’t any ricotta in it.
It looked delicious though.
The bread came out hot and tasted great.
The staff was nice.