Little Italy · Best Bakeries in San Diego
Solunto Bakery Review
Last updatedRanked #6 of 8 in Best Bakeries in San Diego
Old Little Italy, still family-run, and the best Italian bakery counter in the city.
Score breakdown
- Taste87/100
- Consistency90/100
- Value92/100
- Atmosphere80/100
- Uniqueness84/100
The verdict on Solunto Bakery
Ranked #6 of 8 — 88/100 in our Best Bakeries in San Diego coverage
Solunto is what Little Italy was before the restaurants moved in: a family Sicilian bakery selling bread, cannoli, and enormous deli sandwiches at prices that haven't caught up with the neighborhood.
What to order at Solunto Bakery
Across our coverage the recommendation is consistent: Cannoli and a loaf of Sicilian bread.
Cash goes faster than card here at lunch; the deli sandwiches are the local order.
Is Solunto Bakery worth the price?
Solunto Bakery sits at $ — the budget band for this category. We scored 4 other $ options on the same list, and Solunto Bakery outscores 0 of them. The bracket leader is Wayfarer Bread & Pastry at 90/100, so compare the two before you commit.
Solunto Bakery FAQ
Is Solunto Bakery expensive?
Solunto Bakery is priced at $, which puts it in the budget band for this category. We scored 4 other $ options on the same list for a direct comparison.
Is Solunto Bakery worth it?
It scores 88/100, 0.1 points below the 88.1 average for its list. It still ranks, but there are stronger options nearby in score.
What should I order at Solunto Bakery?
We recommend the Cannoli and a loaf of Sicilian bread.
What else is nearby Solunto Bakery?
Born & Raised (93/100 in our best steakhouses in san diego list) and False Idol (93/100 in our best tiki bars in san diego list) are also ranked in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to pair a visit.
What works
- Strong value — scored 92/100 in our ranking
- Strong consistency — scored 90/100 in our ranking
Know before you go
- Atmosphere is the weak point — 80/100, below the rest of its scores
- Cash goes faster than card here at lunch; the deli sandwiches are the local order.
The full review
Solunto is what Little Italy was before the restaurants moved in: a family Sicilian bakery selling bread, cannoli, and enormous deli sandwiches at prices that haven't caught up with the neighborhood.
On our weighted scale it earns 88/100 — good for #6 of 8 places we evaluated for best bakeries in san diego. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes.
What to order at Solunto Bakery
Cannoli and a loaf of Sicilian bread
Price: $
How we scored Solunto Bakery
Every score on this page comes from the same editorial rubric we apply to the whole category: taste, consistency, value, atmosphere, uniqueness. The criteria are weighted toward what matters most in the category, compared against every other place we ranked in the same list rather than against an abstract ideal. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes. Scores are editorial judgments rather than aggregated user ratings.