Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching Fall 2025. This long-anticipated transformation will reshape one of San Diego’s most iconic public spaces with a fresh lineup of food, drink, and community-focused experiences.
Five New Concepts + A Show-Stopping Bar
Led by Tiger Hospitality—the team behind Cosmos Burger, Lobster Lab, and La Vida—the new 4,685-square-foot venue will feature five distinct culinary offerings, a stylish indoor-outdoor bar, and a design inspired by the European piazzas that define neighborhood gathering.
Situated between India and Columbia Streets on the ground floor of the Vici apartments, the space will flow directly into the cobblestone charm of the 10,000-square-foot Piazza.
Designed by BASILE Studio
Award-winning BASILE Studio has been tapped to lead the redesign, incorporating warm textures, architectural storytelling, and thoughtful details—like a pasta-making window where guests can watch the magic happen in real time.
The centerpiece: a bar that bridges indoors and outdoors, making the venue feel seamlessly integrated with the plaza.
More Than a Food Hall: A Year-Round Cultural Hub
Beyond the food, the project aims to become a cultural anchor for the community with regular live music, cooking demos, holiday pop-ups, and seasonal events—all designed to activate the Piazza and engage both locals and visitors. In 2024 alone, the space welcomed over 1.1 million guests.
Vendor Opportunities Still Available
With its culinary creativity, cultural programming, and eye-catching design, this fall’s Little Italy Food Hall reimagined will be one of San Diego’s most exciting new openings…