Rovino

4.6

1060 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

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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
(619) 269-9341
Website
http://www.rovinosd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Frank Anctil

Location
2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777
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!

Popular dishes

What 1,060 people are saying

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
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rovino offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with standout dishes like Cacio e Pepe, shrimp scampi, and chicken parmesan. Guests praise the "exceptional service," friendly atmosphere, and cozy setting. While some find the music loud, the "excellent food" and "amazing value" keep diners returning. Perfect for a delightful Italian dining experience.

1,060 Reviews

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Julie
VIP
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food but the music was a bit loud. Service outstanding
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Travis
VIP
Edmonton
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great dinner at Rovino. Excellent focaccia and appies, pasta’s good as well. Eddie was a great server too! Enjoyed it.
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Leslie
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I used to frequent this place regularly but haven’t been in a while. Things have changed but the quality of the food was still top level. But what has changed appears to be new management or ownership and double the prices for half the portion and minus the table cloths. I don’t mind smaller, more normal sized portions but Cacio e Pepe for $40 is just extraordinary (fish of the day was $45). Music was too loud for such a quaint place and poor acoustics made loud tables even louder - we were having to shout across our 2-top table to hear each other other. Given the price, it might be a while before I return.
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GUILLERMO
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La cena estuvo deliciosa, pedimos los calamares y camarones fritos como entrada y después una ensalada Rovino y una lasaña, todo muy rico.
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Devon
San Diego
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Has to ask for a waiter to serve us after waiting 20 minutes with only water. Food was mediocre at best.
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Rick
VIP
Tulsa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food! Delicious! Highly recommended!
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Ivonne
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing experience, the food and service was excellent
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Fletcher
VIP
San Diego
51 reviews
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My wife & I ate here for our weekly date night. Ambience was fair - laminate tables were not in best condition, and chairs were not very comfortable. Music was too loud. Our server turned it down on request, and somebody turned it back up. Caprese included excellent burrata and meaty tomatoes, but also loads of pesto, olive oil and balsamic glaze. Certainly not the traditional Italian presentation. Pasta with sugo & eggplant was really good - cooked perfectly al dente, good sauce, and top-quality eggplant. Shrimp scampi again had perfect linguine and an excellent garlicky sauce, but unfortunately, the shrimp were barely cooked at all - I mean "rare minus" rather than the slightly-under-medium which is in style these days. We had two glasses of wine (Montepulciano and Super-Tuscan) which were excellent, and modestly priced. Service was friendly and attentive.
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Kimberly
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute little spot! Very cozy and our waiter was awesome, he was so enthusiastic and kind. The food was so yummy! Highly recommend the bolognese, the focaccia was simple but delicious.
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Ricardo
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure. The food and service is exceptional. Forever returning!
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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 1060 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.rovinosd.com/
Phone number
(619) 269-9341

Rovino

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour!

Popular dishes

Tortellini

Lasagna

Rovino

Menu

What 1,060 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Rovino offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rovino restaurant rated?

Is Rovino currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information