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Rovino, San Diego, CA

Rovino

4.6
4.6
1040 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming

Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!

AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy!
Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio!






Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails.

Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.



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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Rotisserie Chicken, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 269-9341
  • Website
    http://www.rovinosd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Anctil
  • Location
    2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Kettner Blvd. and W Grape St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 20:45,Wed - Thu - 17:00 - 20:45,Fri - 17:00 - 21:45
    Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm-7pm Friday from 5pm-6pm! Great deals on food and drinks, everything $10 and under!

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Menu

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What 1,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rovino in Little Italy offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food" that consistently impresses guests. The authentic Italian dishes, including standout lasagna and chicken parm, are complemented by a curated wine selection. While some find the menu limited, "Frank and Rose's" hospitality and the vibrant atmosphere make it a "must-try restaurant."

1,040 Reviews

  1. Esperanza

    Miami

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente, muy buena comida y el servicio muy amable Volveré sin duda Altamente recomendable, súper Chef

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The speaker system was broken inside the restaurant. I had to ask the manager to turn the speakers off while they fixed the problem. The food was tasty and the location was easy to find.

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  3. Kiana

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So I came here once before Covid and I remember having such a good experience the first time, but I just recently went November 2024 and had one of the best Caesar salads in my life, best food, best everything. The only thing I thought it was weird that they knew I was making my reservation for my birthday And they even asked me who’s birthday it is and I’m pretty sure they forgot.

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  4. alec

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    nice spot. good atmosphere. friendly service. good selection of pastas and drinks

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  5. MIchael

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    There are a lot of Italian restaurants in Little Italy (no kidding!). Rovino's stays at the top in our view. We had the prosciutto and burrata salad with arugula to share as an appetizer. It was outstanding. I had lasagna and my wife had tortellini with chicken in a cream sauce. Both were terrific. I would like a bit more variety in the menu but the pasta selections were outstanding. We sat outside and it was delightful. An excellent choice for Italian food in this area. Much better than many of the standard places.

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  6. Mary

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will literally dream about the burrata. The fresh pesto with the toasted pistachios on arugula that tasted so farm fresh? The pancetta was a perfect salty complement. The calamari and shrimp were delicious and the crusted, chili seasoned squash was an unexpected twist. The osso buco and risotto was twist your fork tender. The tortellini was somehow bright with pesto and tender chicken while being in a cream sauce. Who knew? And the roasted chicken, ribeye and mushrooms, spicy sausage were amazing and the veggies fresh. RoVino came highly recommended by our concierge and I’m already considering lunch there or something before I leave!

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  7. Paul

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at the curb side, and we're able to talk privately. The food was wonderful and plentiful. The osso beca fell off the bone and was wonderfully spiced. The rotisserie chicken and vegetables were a treat. It's no wonder there wasn't an empty table at 7 PM

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  8. Kaitlyn

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, service and atmosphere. We will be back

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  9. RONY

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience with food and service was excellent . Amazing appetizers and mains as well S desert. Service was exceptional from all staff . Love the place as well, I would definitely recommend!

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  10. Anne

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a GREAT experience at Rovino. We have been going here for years as we knew the previous owners. We were SO happy to find that the restaurant was as great as ever!! We were there during happy hour and the food and drink options were an AMAZING value . The portions on the food were large and were delicious! We loved chatting with the sweet couple Frank and Rose that bought the restaurant. They showed great hospitality and backed it up with incredible food and drinks! Look forward to going back!

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FAQs

Rovino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 269-9341.

Rovino is rated 4.6 stars by 1040 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Rovino

2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kettner Blvd. and W Grape St.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Rotisserie Chicken, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Anctil
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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