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Elvira, San Diego, CA

Elvira

4.9 (587)
$30 and under
Italian
4996 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107-1311

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!

Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.

Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.

Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 224-2884
  • Website
    http://www.ciaoelvira.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 587 people are saying

Elvira reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elvira offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and "a cozy Italian vibe." Highly praised for its "authentic Italian cuisine," and "personal and attentive staff," it creates a "homey atmosphere." The "fresh pasta and pizzas" are favorites, making it a top choice for special occasions.
587 Reviews

  1. izzy

    Hawaii1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time at elvira & it was so cute! You can tell the food is great quality and the staff is super attentive and professional. We ordered the carbonara pizza and it was really salty for our liking but our server was quick to swap our pizza out and we ended up with the diavola which was amazing. Thank you!!

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  2. Jamie VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Inconsistent service, food good, meatballs excellent and squash blossoms - kind of a family feel to the resturant

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  3. Lynn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place, excellent food and outstanding service!

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  4. Jo VIP

    San Diego9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time here. Loved the first time, second time lived up to expectations. Excellent food, excellent service. Great ambiance. Best Cacio e Pepe I’ve had. 5+ stars.

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  5. Morgan

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was soooo helpful explaining the menu and the entire staff was amazing. Cute little place and highly recommend. <3

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  6. Tammy

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service could’ve been better. Our server never really asked us if we needed anything she only spoke to us in the beginning and right before we left. I did try to get her attention many times but she ignored us and walked to other tables. The pasta felt very watery with not enough seasoning. Overall the place looked very clean and nice but they could work better on the service and food.

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  7. Sophie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time in the past month dining at Elvira, and it has become our absolutely favorite place to visit! Not only is the food amazing, but the service and ambience is top notch. The servers and staff are very personable and polite! I fell ill from a stomach bug before our dinner so they rushed our order, and packaged everything to go for us , and ensured that it wasn’t a problem, and that they hope I would feel better soon! (want to clarify that i did NOT get sick from their food at all, it was a previous meal i ate during the morning) We plan on coming back in this weekend for their brunch as a re-do of our date night, but shout out to Elvira for being my favorite place to go whether it’s just for drinks or for a meal!

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  8. Andrea

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delish!! Fun restaurant great service! Beautiful food. The carbonara was the best I’ve ever had.

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  9. fernanda

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing! They make you feel so special and are very attentive. Almost like you’re dining at your grandmas house. I loved it so much! I will definitely be coming back🤍

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  10. Kara

    San Diego21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So delicious!!! A truly special night out. Our server’s recommendations were spot on! ❤️ Thanks for helping us celebrate our anniversary.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
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4996 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107-1311

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ocean Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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