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Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge, San Diego, CA

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.2
4.2
227 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Founder and restaurateur, Vincenzo Loverso, invites guests to savor a groundbreaking experience at San Diego’s first ever cheese wheel bar. This unique concept will invite guests to sit at a one of a kind cheese wheel pasta bar (reservation only) in the heart of San Diego.
Located on the best corner of Little Italy (India & Date St), step into the modern chic restaurant as the sight and smell of irresistible Italian flavors ignite your senses.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Market Cuisine
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Thu 09:00–14:30 Fri–Sun 08:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 14:45–21:30 Fri, Sat 14:45–22:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-0958
  • Website
    https://vincenzosd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo loverso
  • Catering
    We do offer catering pick up and delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Vincenzo Cucina and Lounge offers a variety of private event planning options. Our private dining room can seat up to 45 and it is equipped with 75" HD TV.
  • Location
    550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    India & Date St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Table Side Cheese Wheel

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your Monday nights at Vincenzo Cucina and Lounge with our Table side Cheese Wheel Experience at 50% off! Delight in the artistry of our chefs as they prepare fresh, house-made pasta in a wheel of rich, velvety cheese right at your table, creating a dish that’s as mesmerizing to watch as it is delicious to savor. Perfect for a cozy date night or a memorable gathering with friends, this unique experience is the ultimate way to start your week.
    Table Side Cheese Wheel photo

Menu

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What 227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge offers a diverse Italian dining experience with standout "cheese wheel pasta" and a vibrant atmosphere. While some patrons rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," others note inconsistency in service and temperature of dishes. Ideal for a lively night out, especially during Happy Hour.

227 Reviews

  1. ABNER

    Palm Springs

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined at 6:30 pm on Christmas Day. We were seated 30 min before our reservation which was fantastic. The waitress was amazingly friendly but I could tell there was not enough staff to wait on all the customers on a busy Christmas night. The food was great although our appetizer never came. There was no problem removing it from the check. I’d like to thank our fantastic waitress and try Vincenzo again, but maybe on a major holiday like Christmas.

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  2. Rosana

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I believe they may have been short staffed this Christmas Day so taking that into consideration it was a decent experience. We received our appetizers but didn’t have silverware until we flagged someone down. By then appetizers were cold. Main courses were fine. We waited quite a while to get our dessert on our prix fixe menu. We then got the wrong check and had to edit a bit to let our server know.

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  3. Luis

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was low quality, do not recommend it if that is your main focus

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  4. Dana

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful Christmas Eve dinner with our family! The food and service was fabulous!, beautiful ambience and we had a delightful time! We definitely will be back each time we visit San Diego and it’s Little Italy! I highly recommend!

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  5. Rebecca

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff,lovely meal. Highly recommend for large family dinners.

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  6. Jeremy

    VIP

    San Diego

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. The cheese wheel dishes are exceptional. The service is fantastic- friendly and on top of it. Loved this place. Will be back.

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  7. MichelleA

    VIP

    Key West

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was just ok. I ordered the pasta special of the day, which was served in a cheese wheel. The presentation was the best part of the meal. Pasta was meh. I swear the sausage was leftover breakfast sausage from that morning’s breakfast service. My friend ordered pasta from the cheese wheel bar which she thought meant it would be prepared and served tableside, in a cheese wheel, like mine. Nope. It was just regular Fettuccine Alfredo, nothing special. However, our service was really excellent and our server recommended a fabulous bottle of wine. The ambiance was very nice, we chose to sit outside and enjoy the holiday decorations. Bottom line - food was just ok and over priced for the quality received, but great wine and service.

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  8. Steve

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent meal and service. A great time, we happened to be there on the night of the Christmas tree lighting in Little Italy and Vincenzo is right in the heart of all the active. We had a blast. We look forward to going back again

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  9. leslie

    VIP

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fun for our group. Turned out to be the tree lighting night in Little Italy. Cheesy pastas were amazing

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  10. Randy

    San Diego

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Fettuccine Alfredo is amazing! We also loved the squash salad for the starter. The service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back

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FAQs

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 255-0958.

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge is rated 4.2 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    India & Date St.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Thu 09:00–14:30 Fri–Sun 08:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 14:45–21:30 Fri, Sat 14:45–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Market Cuisine
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo loverso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://vincenzosd.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 255-0958
  • Catering
    We do offer catering pick up and delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Vincenzo Cucina and Lounge offers a variety of private event planning options. Our private dining room can seat up to 45 and it is equipped with 75" HD TV.
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