Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

4.4

651 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district. The kitchen draws influence from the shores of the Mediterranean and Italy, while creating a visionary express of flavorful and modern California Mediterranean cuisine. Salvatores San Diego embodies a multi-sensory culinary sanctuary for our guests to escape, disconnect and have a great time. EUDAIMONIA' the contended, happy state you feel when you travel.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Modern Tuscan
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00 Bar Fri, Sat 23:00–01:00
Phone number
(619) 332-3140
Website
http://salvatoressandiego.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions

Location
750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003
Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The B Side Brunch Party
22 Mar 2025 only
“Slow down… High Definition and Salvatore’s is not throwing your ordinary brunch with your ordinary music. 🎶✨ Welcome to B-Side Brunch—where deep cuts, rare grooves, and timeless vibes set the tone. We’re bringing soul, style, and a soundtrack you won’t hear anywhere else. - Bottomless Mimosas - Great Food - Fashion Forward 📍 Salvatore’s, San Diego 📅 March 22 | 12 PM - 5 PM 🎟️ RSVP now—tables & RSVPs won’t last.

Popular dishes

FRIED OLIVESUS$10.00
Whipped Ricotta, Saffron Honey, Paprika Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
FRIED GNOCCHIUS$10.00
Parmesan, Sage, Malt Vinegar Aioli
BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$10.00
Pomegranate, Sweet & Spicy Aioli
CHEESE PLATEUS$23.00
Three Cheese Varieties, Honeycomb, Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Pickled Fennel, Toasted French Baguette
BURRATAUS$19.00
Caprese Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze, EVOO
OCTOPUSUS$25.00
Peewee Potatoes, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Caper Berries, Lemon Juice, Micro Greens
YELLOWTAIL CRUDOUS$20.00
Chili Oil, Fresno Pepper, Citrus Ponzu
SMOKED SALMON CRUDOUS$18.00
Serrano Chili, Micro Greens, Fried Capers, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ADD PROSCIUTTOUS$7.00

SALADS

BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$10.00
Pomegranate, Sweet & Spicy Aioli
CAESAR SALADUS$12.00
Parmesan Reggiano, Breadcrumbs, Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Watermelon Radish
WATERMELON SALADUS$13.00
Baby Greens, Chili Lime Vinaigrette, Pistachios, Feta

PASTA

MUSHROOM PASTAUS$28.00
Fettuccine, English Peas, Mustard Frill, Bread Crumbs
- ADD CHICKENUS$8.00
- ADD SHRIMPUS$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)US$8.00
BEEF BOLOGNESEUS$15.00
Rigatoni, Pecorino, Chives
SEAFOOD PASTAUS$38.00
Linguine, Mussels, Verjus, Roasted Tomato
- ADD CHICKENUS$8.00
- ADD SHRIMPUS$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)US$8.00
SPICY RIGATONIUS$17.00
Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce, Mascarpone, Romano Cheese, Basil
LINGUINE AL PESTOUS$28.00
Linguine Pasta, Sautéed Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Cream
- ADD CHICKENUS$8.00
- ADD SHRIMPUS$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)US$8.00
RAVIOLIUS$36.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Cheese, Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
- ADD CHICKENUS$8.00
- ADD SHRIMPUS$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)US$8.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITA PIZZAUS$18.00
Fior di Latte, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SUMMER TRUFFLE PIZZAUS$32.00
Asiago Cheese, Fontina Cheese, Truffle Oil, Truffle Salt, Shaved Summer Truffle
ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO PIZZAUS$22.00
Fontina, Asiago, Pickled Shallots, Arugula, Prociutto
PEPPERONI PIZZAUS$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Oregano, Artisanal Pepperoni
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZAUS$15.00
Roasted Onion, Smoked Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage
TO GO PEPPERONIUS$10.00

MAIN ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMAGIANAUS$28.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Rigatoni Marinara
ROASTED CHICKENUS$32.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, White Balsamic
STRIPE BASSUS$38.00
Fava Bean Puree, Cannellini Beans, Bacon Vinaigrette, Fried Kale
LAMB CHOPSUS$42.00
Fregula, Sultanas, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
8OZ FILETUS$50.00
Smoked EVOO, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes

What 651 people are saying

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food and service." It's known for its "fun and energetic vibe," complemented by unique features like a speakeasy and fire dancers. Guests rave about the "delicious" pasta dishes and creative cocktails. Ideal for brunch or a memorable night out.

651 Reviews

M
Margaret
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service from Karissa was fantastic she was knowledgeable and helpful but not pushy. We loved her friendly and funny banter. Food was incredible, my friend took the left over dinner back to the hotel to have for breakfast!! Lovely restaurant, thanks.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last minute date with my lady. Grabbed the Chef’s special & a Prosciutto pizza. Paired it with the Bario Logan & Salvatore Carajillo. Definitely set the tone for the rest of the night!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was not hot. The restaurant was empty but they tried to sell bottle service and sparklers for my best friends birthday. After asking whose birthday is it, they didn’t acknowledge it.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal with friends. Thank you for your service
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Rena
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch as always. The DJ kept the 90s and early 2000s music going. The service was great and the food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The thing that really ruined the ambience for us was the photographer taking photos of us and then coming to our table with printed & framed photos asking for $20 each. It felt like a cheap tourist scam and made us feel uncomfortable to turn down and then continue our meal. Wouldn’t come again.
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Veeral
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food, they make their pastas in house everyday. Nice, trendy atmosphere.
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Steve VIP
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding, pasta was fresh made and pizza was delicious. Very good wine selection. We’ll be back.
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Colette
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was nice, Emily our waitress was kind and helpful. We will return.
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Jessica
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place definitely will be coming back food and service was amazing
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FAQs

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 332-3140.

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 651 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003

Additional information

Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–22:00 Bar Fri, Sat 23:00–01:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://salvatoressandiego.com/
Phone number
(619) 332-3140
Private party facilities
We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The B Side Brunch Party

Brussels Sprouts

Ravioli

Steak & Eggs

STARTERS

FRIED OLIVESUS$10.00

FRIED GNOCCHIUS$10.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$10.00

CHEESE PLATEUS$23.00

BURRATAUS$19.00

OCTOPUSUS$25.00

YELLOWTAIL CRUDOUS$20.00

SMOKED SALMON CRUDOUS$18.00

ADD PROSCIUTTOUS$7.00

SALADS

BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$10.00

CAESAR SALADUS$12.00

WATERMELON SALADUS$13.00

PASTA

MUSHROOM PASTAUS$28.00

BEEF BOLOGNESEUS$15.00

SEAFOOD PASTAUS$38.00

SPICY RIGATONIUS$17.00

LINGUINE AL PESTOUS$28.00

RAVIOLIUS$36.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITA PIZZAUS$18.00

SUMMER TRUFFLE PIZZAUS$32.00

ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO PIZZAUS$22.00

PEPPERONI PIZZAUS$17.00

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZAUS$15.00

TO GO PEPPERONIUS$10.00

MAIN ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMAGIANAUS$28.00

ROASTED CHICKENUS$32.00

STRIPE BASSUS$38.00

LAMB CHOPSUS$42.00

8OZ FILETUS$50.00

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