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Rovino, San Diego, CA

Rovino

4.6 (1078)
$31 to $50
Italian
2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals

Ciao Amici- We can't wait to see you!

AL FRESCO Dining in the Heart of Little Italy!
Small indoor restaurant with covered patio and outdoor patio!






Rovino, located in San Diego, California, offers Italian cuisine for dinner. Rovino features an extensive wine selection and a knowledgeable staff who can help pair wine with each entrée. We also feature a wonderful creative selection of Craft Cocktails.

Try the fried calamari or the saffron rice balls filled with ground beef, peas and mozzarella cheese to start out your meal at Rovino. Choose from dinner entrées like the prosciutto and arugula flatbread or the pasta al sugo. Top off your Italian experience with a cup of specialty coffee and a dessert such as the tiramisu or the cannoli.


Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Rotisserie Chicken, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Frank Anctil
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Kettner Blvd. and W Grape St.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm-7pm Friday from 5pm-6pm! Great deals on food and drinks, everything $10 and under!

    Weekday Happy Hour! Photo

What 1,078 people are saying

Rovino 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rovino delights with "excellent food" and "super nice staff." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, patrons praise the "amazing" arancini and pasta dishes. While some noted noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the "great location in the heart of Little Italy" and cozy atmosphere make it a charming dining choice.
1,078 Reviews
  1. Dana VIP

    San Francisco17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great hidden gem!! Food was excellent and service was perfect.

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  2. Ron

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Cool atmosphere. Authentic Italian food.

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  3. Irene

    Salt Lake City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing tasting food! We ordered the roasted artichokes app and the arancini which were both well balanced and delicious! The spicy sausage pasta was tasty as well! I had the Sicilian Marg which was just ok but highly recommend the Bella Cosa😋 This place is a great choice either way!

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  4. Jeanne

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a great experience ! We celebrated a Graduation and the food and service was excellent. There were 7 in our party and we all ordered something different. Tasty and large portions, and when we received the bill, surprised at the total. Very reasonable for the quality of food. We will come again on our next visit to San Diego

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  5. Javier

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday on the evening of Friday 5/9. The food was delicious and the service from the staff was great. The ambiance was also nice. Our last entree dish we received had a hair in it. We saw it and reported it right away. They apologized and removed the plate and started working on a new one. A hair is not a dealbreaker for us as it can fall on a dish anytime before bringing it out. The issue we had is they did not comp the dish from the total bill. We feel this should have been the right gesture for the inconvenience. That’s the reason I gave them 4 of 5 stars.

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  6. Andrew VIP

    Phoenix13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Glad we were able to get a good reservation time. The place ended up being packed. Food was very good. We started with meatballs, then had the pear and cheese flatbread. Both were flavorful. I had branzino, which was fresh and flaky, but a bit salty. Our server was very attentive. Enjoyed people-watching on the covered patio. I would go back again.

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  7. Cierra

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the focaccia and the tortellini dish. The service was great and the food came out quick. I would recommend and go again in the future. Bathroom was not in the restaurant, but that wasn't a problem.

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  8. Todd VIP

    Orange County11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bland. OK, but not the excellence we experienced in other Little Italy restaurants at all. There are quite excellent restaurants nearby.

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  9. Lindsay VIP

    Dallas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious, great location in the heart of Little Italy

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  10. James

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Everyone in our party of five loved their meals

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FAQs

Rovino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 269-9341.

Rovino is rated 4.6 stars by 1078 OpenTable diners.

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

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2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kettner Blvd. and W Grape St.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Rotisserie Chicken, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Anctil
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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