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Salvatore's cucina and lounge

4.6 (793)
$50 and over
Italian
750 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Nestled in the heart of Downtown San Diego and just steps from the San Diego Convention Center, Salvatore's Cucina Italiana offers exceptional Italian cuisine, a variety of specialty cocktails and a wine list that features select Californian and Italian wines. Combined with its newly remodeled interior, Salvatore's provides an elegant, romantic atmosphere unlike anything else San Diego has to offer.

With a philosophy of hospitality over pretension, it is our mission that each guest be treated like family, with love and care at each and every step of their dining experience.

For parties of 15 or more, please email info@salvatoresdowntown.com

Benvenuto & Buon Appetito!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5:00pm-9:00pm Dinner: Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Raffaella Morelli
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room can accommodate up to 65 people, and up to 90 for standing cocktail receptions. The entire restaurant is also available for groups of up to 175 people. Semi-private niches throughout the main dining room also allow us to accommodate a variety of seating arrangements.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    G St.
  • Parking details
    On-site underground parking, free with validation. Garage entrance located on 733 Union St.
  • Entertainment
    Jazz harpist Vicki McMaster performs on Saturday nights. Enchanting her play, is the harp, once belonging to Harpo Marx. He used the harp on his famous cameo appearance on the "I Love Lucy' show in the 1950's.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 793 people are saying

Salvatore's cucina and lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

793 Reviews
  1. JanetR

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Salvatores to celebrate my granddaughters 18 birthday and everything could not have been more perfect, from the incredibly delicious dinner to the ambiance to the staff and even the owner. She came out and spoke with us and made us feel Ike guests in her home, so comfortable. We all enjoyed our visit to Salvatores so much and can’t wait to return. Thank you so much, the Raftery,Wolinski family

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  2. Abearaujo65 VIP

    California Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente la comida muy rica

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  3. RuthS

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I went on a date here with my boyfriend, at first it was really quite and I felt like I couldn't even laugh but yet again they barely opened, then minutes later a pianist came and started playing it was so romantic! the food was good the waiter was great! I really enjoyed it I made a reservation online, they had my table ready... really nice experience.

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  4. VishalS

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed the food so much that we ordered food for my kids the next day to take back for them. One of the best Italian food we have enjoyed!!!!!

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  5. jariskap

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I took my husband here on Friday for Valentine’s Day and I was very disappointed. We didn’t even have a real waiter the bar tender assisted us. It took an hour and a half for our food to come and the bar tender was apologetic and he explained that his kitchen is very slow ..which I thought was kinda unprofessional. What made my husband mad was that people that were seated after us got their food before we did and they were actually eating exactly what he ordered which was the chicken parmesan and pasta. When My food finally came which was fish I was very disappointed .

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  6. kb1989

    Indiana4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    While Salvatore's had excellent lasagna, I was disappointed in the high cost. Additionally, we were placed at a table that was literally in the corner of the back room. I was a little embarrassed because I made the reservation. Plus, I emailed Salvatore's in advance and asked about doing something special because it was my date's birthday. I received no response. I would not recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food, service, and environment. This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food is consistently delicious and freshly prepared!

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  8. Robbob VIP

    Idaho13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous dining experience and a wonder meal. I can't wait to go back next time we are in San Diego. delightful!

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  9. BobT VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always fantastic! The bruschetta is the best I've ever had. Their salads are quite creative and delicious. I really love their bolognese and lasagna.

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  10. Abearaujo65 VIP

    California Central Coast23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio

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750 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    G St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5:00pm-9:00pm Dinner: Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On-site underground parking, free with validation. Garage entrance located on 733 Union St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raffaella Morelli
  • Entertainment
    Jazz harpist Vicki McMaster performs on Saturday nights. Enchanting her play, is the harp, once belonging to Harpo Marx. He used the harp on his famous cameo appearance on the "I Love Lucy' show in the 1950's.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room can accommodate up to 65 people, and up to 90 for standing cocktail receptions. The entire restaurant is also available for groups of up to 175 people. Semi-private niches throughout the main dining room also allow us to accommodate a variety of seating arrangements.
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