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Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina, San Diego, CA

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

4.8
4.8
552 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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 552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offers "incredible" Italian cuisine that delights locals and visitors alike. Customers rave about its "spectacular" service and "fantastic" food, making it a standout choice in San Diego. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, including owner Jeff, create a memorable dining experience, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy meal with friends.

552 Reviews

  1. David

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    47 reviews

    2.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    A friend had recommended it. It was overall a big disappointment. Numerous food and drink items were not available despite being on the menu and wasn't disclosed till we ordered them. Server Tim A was often MIA. We had to search some 10 minutes to close out at the end. We ordered bread that he forgot to put in the order initially until reminded later. So instead of being an appetizer, it was served after the meal was served. Should have been comp by that point. Pastas were rather uninspiring. Lasagna was very light on the ragu beef and was more cheese lasagna than anything. The pasta marsala was bland and just ok. The grilled chicken add on was sparse. Overall, not a place that can be recommended.

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  2. Katie

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd year in a row we’ve come for New Year’s Eve after a day at the zoo great food not too expensive just right! Thanks see ya next year!

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  3. Kurt

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was great! Especially the brussel sprouts and the burrata, caprese salad (and the classic pepperoni pizza) The situation with the uncontrollable child at the table next to us was professionally accommodated by letting us move to another table. Thank you!

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  4. Ryan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Food was delicious. Server was incredibly helpful and explained the entire menu as it was our first time dining there. The calamari was some of the best I've ever had. An amazing experience!

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  5. Samantha

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! My family & I came here to celebrate my dad’s birthday & it was lovely :) Food is so good & tasty!! The service is also wonderful—the staff is all welcoming. We will definitely be back, thank you so much!!

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  6. Scott

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were very busy on christmas day, but had all hands on deck helping out and we had a great experience. Some of the best Italian food I've ever had.

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  7. Tana

    VIP

    San Diego

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here for the great food! The service is always outstanding too.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely the Best Pinsa in town and the service is warm and friendly. Just like going to a friend’s house for dinner. Jeff and his staff are the Best!

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  9. Adam

    VIP

    San Diego

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a great lunch experience! Great food and service!

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  10. Marc

    VIP

    San Diego

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such great Italian food. Even the house wine was pretty good. Looking forward to dining again soon.

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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 4.8 stars by 552 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 4 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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