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Little Italy · $8–14 · Ranked in 1 list
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Barbusa is a Little Italy spot ranked #5 of 8 in our Best Happy Hour in San Diego list, scoring 85/100. Order the sicilian small plates, aperitivo. An aperitivo-style window that feels like Italy rather than a discount.
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Score 85/100 · Order: Sicilian small plates, aperitivo · $8–14
Barbusa runs a Sicilian aperitivo with genuinely reduced prices on wine and small plates. The corner room opens onto India Street and works well in the early evening.
Local tip: The arancini and a spritz is the correct two-item order.
Scored with our ranking methodology — happy-hour.
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