Bencotto Italian Kitchen Offers Valentine's Day Specials

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Bencotto Italian Kitchen and its sister restaurant Monello will be offering special Valentine's Day menu items on Saturday, February 14th. Monello will feature a risotto dish with red pepper cream and prawns, while Bencotto will serve heart-shaped red beet ravioli in a white truffle cream sauce. Diners can also enjoy a red velvet tiramisu for dessert.

Why it matters

Bencotto and Monello are popular Italian restaurants in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, known for their high-quality, chef-driven cuisine. Their special Valentine's Day offerings provide a romantic dining experience for couples looking to celebrate the holiday.

The details

Monello's featured dish will be a risotto alla crema di peperoni rossi e scampi, a rich risotto with red pepper cream and prawns, priced at $36. Bencotto will offer ravioli di barbabietola in crema di tartufo bianco, heart-shaped red beet ravioli filled with ricotta and taleggio in a white truffle cream sauce, priced at $34. For dessert, both restaurants will serve a red velvet tiramisu made with mascarpone, red velvet cake, berries, and Alchermes Italian liqueur, priced at $15.

• The Valentine's Day specials will be available exclusively on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

What’s next

Diners interested in the Valentine's Day specials should make reservations as soon as possible, as the restaurants are expected to be busy.