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Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge, San Diego, CA

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

4.0
4
327 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 327 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge in Little Italy offers a dynamic dining experience with fantastic Italian cuisine and a lively atmosphere. The standout features include "amazing food," "excellent service," and the unique "cheese wheel pasta." While some guests noted occasional wait times and service hiccups, the overall experience remains highly recommended for its authentic dishes and vibrant setting.
327 Reviews
  1. Briana

    Dallas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Was so excited to try this spot thanks to a handful of TikTok’s praising it - walked in around 8:05 and was sat immediately (which is a plus!)! About 20 mins later, I got up to ask if we had a server cause no one had made their way over to us. It was pretty slow with only 3-4 tables with people at them. They said someone should be over soon. By 8:40 someone finally greeted us. He explained that no one knew we got sat (even though we smiled and waived to people occasionally). We ordered the brushettone (which was delicious)! & highly recommend! We also ordered two cheese wheel pastas. They were good. Overall, food, especially the appetizer, was delicious. The pastas were good, but probably wouldn’t order again.
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for stopping in. We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding your service and food. We love to see you enjoyed your appetizer and have shared your notes on the pasta.

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  2. Annette

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! As a former waitress and big foodie, this restaurant was amazing! Everyone was so attentive and nice, you never felt out of place to ask for anything! Pierre and Jaime were amazing, super attentive to our needs and made the experience 1000 times better! Our table was always clean and our glasses always full. As a tourist and foodie who lives over 14 hours away, I would come back just for this restaurant!! I recommend the bruschetto, rigatoni vodka, and the aperol spritz tower! Overall it was amazing and I have nothing but wonderful things to say!
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Annette! So glad you gave us a chance on your visit to San Diego. Love to hear that Pierre and Jaime gave you such great service. Please do join us again on your next visit.

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  3. Heather

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a coackroach that our table and the table next to us continued to see. Probably from having the cheese out but it was still off putting.
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Heather, we appreciate you making us aware. Thank you.

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  4. takis VIP

    San Diego49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Been there a few times. Food is good and comes in large portions. Our server Antonio was good.
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Happy to hear that Antonio provided you with great service! Look forward to hosting you again!

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  5. Israel VIP

    Palm Springs16 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food lack quality and favor tastes like food sitting under heat lamps very undesirable .
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have shared this comment with our kitchen team.

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  6. Roberto

    Guadalajara15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fist time at Vincenzo and we are definitely coming back next time we visit San Diego. The service staff was great, especially Antonio.
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    We can't wait to have you back, Robert!

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  7. Veronica

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have wanted to try this Resturant for some time now. I made a reservation midweek for late afternoon. Prefect timing. The place was not crowded due to time. Service was great. I loved the food. We came during happy hour which was an added bonus. We order 4 appetizers and a drink spritzer. Then a main course pasta from cheese wheel. The food was delicious !!
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Veronica. We are thrilled you enjoyed your happy hour and dining experience! Thank you for taking the time to share!

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a nice atmosphere. We came for a little early of a dinner 530pm and had the whole inside to ourselves for a little bit until dinner service picked up. Our server was nice, friendly and was on top of everything. Food was awesome. Highly recommend the burstta appetizer, the stuffed gnocchi and the tableside cheese wheel special.
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded on 25 March 2025
    Thank you! Happy to hear you loved the Buratta and gnocchi!

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  9. Victoria

    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and friendly customer service by all the staff, especially Diego Ocampo who provided my group great drink recommendations and food selections. My Aperol Spritz was the best I’ve ever had. Their special pasta of the day, Braised short ribs with rigatoni prepared table side in the big parmigiana wheel was delicious and rich. The charcuterie appetizer was tasty and a great combination of savory and sweet. The assorted dolce, especially the cheesecake and chocolate mousse cake were delicious. It was a great birthday celebration!
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded on 25 March 2025
    Thank you, Victoria! We will share your kind words with Diego! Thank you for choosing Vincenzo for your birthday celebration!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Experience at Vicenzos Food and Service amazing I will keep coming back.
    Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded on 25 March 2025
    Thank you! We can't wait to host you again soon!

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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 stars by 327 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Phone number
  • 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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