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Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina, San Diego, CA

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

4.9
4.9
563 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for outdoor dining
San Diego, meet Pinsa.
An ancient recipe comes back to life at Our Hillcrest Restaurant.
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.

Tavola Nostra, which means “our table”, is owned and operated by Jeff Oliveri – a first time restaurateur from a family of longtime restaurant owners who hopes to honor his familial heritage and tradition with his Italian dining concept that creates one of the best Hillcrest restaurants.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 310-5256
  • Website
    http://www.tavolanostrapizzeria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Tavola Nostra offers Hillcrest catering services near you. Let us know about the type of event, date and time, number of people and other details and we will give you a completely free quote. Reach out today!
  • Private party facilities
    Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offer private events! Our indoor space accommodates up to 75 guests, and our outdoor patio can host up to 25 guests. For larger groups, we offer full or partial buy-outs, with flexible seating for 30 or more guests. Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate function, graduation dinner, or any other special occasion.
  • Location
    1040 University Ave, Ste B101, San Diego, CA 92103
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Cross Street
    Accessible off Hwy 163 both South and North, between Vermont and 10th Ave.
  • Parking details
    Parking inside the Hub marketplace. Located near Ralphs, Trader Joes
  • Public transit
    Drop off at The Hub- Hillcrest on University Ave. Ride share drops in front of restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 563 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina in San Diego is celebrated for its "best Italian food in San Diego," offering "authentic and delicious pastas and pizza." The owner, Jeff, is known for his warm hospitality, making diners feel special. With "great service," a "welcoming environment," and "delicious food," it's a neighborhood gem loved by many.

563 Reviews

  1. Consuelo VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and Great food. The pizza and calamaris delicious. I definitely recommended this place.

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  2. Chris

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and fast service! Made it to our play in time

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Transported to Italy. Calamari is the best any of us have ever had! Light and crispy. Caesar salad perfect. And, burrata flatbread delicious! Second visit.

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  4. LANI VIP

    San Diego28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great homey atmosphere. Owner onsite and so friendly. Food is reasonable prices

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  5. Nancy VIP

    San Diego100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We call this our "favorite Italian restaurant." Our friends often come with us and feel the same. It has a neighborhood feel, and the service is excellent. The food is outstanding. My only concern about giving this restaurant a glowing recommendation, which I'm doing, is that it will become so popular that it will be challenging to get a reservation. So far, it's all good!! I highly recommend it, and there's a large parking lot since it's in a shopping center with Ralph's, Trader Joe's, and others.

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  6. SUSHIL VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Food - Awesome Pinsas - Very Good Pastas. One of the best Italian restaurants in SD !

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  7. Eunice

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience, our server was excellent and the dishes were delicious. I will recommend this place to my friends and family.

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  8. Mary

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tavola is a hidden gem in Hillcrest . We have enjoyed coming here for 5 years . The food is exquisite ! We’ve introduced several friends and family that now go there regularly. The owner Jeff, always ensures a personalized experience. Anything you order will be delicious. One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in San Diego!

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  9. Richard

    San Diego26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Semi last minute Friday night - Happy hour/ dinner, happy to have been able to experience the establishment.

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  10. Amy VIP

    San Diego51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always greeted warmly! The food and service are stellar. This is a neighborhood gem.

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FAQs

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 310-5256.

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 563 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 15 times today

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Google Map for Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

1040 University Ave, Ste B101, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Accessible off Hwy 163 both South and North, between Vermont and 10th Ave.
  • Area
    Hillcrest
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 16:00–21:00 Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking inside the Hub marketplace. Located near Ralphs, Trader Joes
  • Public transit
    Drop off at The Hub- Hillcrest on University Ave. Ride share drops in front of restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.tavolanostrapizzeria.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 310-5256
  • Catering
    Tavola Nostra offers Hillcrest catering services near you. Let us know about the type of event, date and time, number of people and other details and we will give you a completely free quote. Reach out today!
  • Private party facilities
    Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offer private events! Our indoor space accommodates up to 75 guests, and our outdoor patio can host up to 25 guests. For larger groups, we offer full or partial buy-outs, with flexible seating for 30 or more guests. Whether it’s a birthday party, corporate function, graduation dinner, or any other special occasion.
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