Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

Name: Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge
Address: 550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 255-0958
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (363)

$31 to $50

Italian

550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Lively

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Market Cuisine
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 2:45 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:45 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 255-0958
Website
https://vincenzosd.com/
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.

Location
550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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.

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What 363 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge offers a vibrant Italian dining experience in San Diego's Little Italy. Praised for its "amazing atmosphere," "fabulous food," and "attentive service," this restaurant is a popular choice. Highlights include the "delicious cheese wheel pasta" and "amazing spritz cocktails." However, service inconsistencies and long waits during busy times have been noted.

363 Reviews

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Susan
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked a table for a large group including two young children. The restaurant was very accommodating and provided us seating in a somewhat secluded section of the restaurant. The service and food were excellent. Our waiter, Miguel, took care of all our needs. We will definitely be back!
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Sharon VIP
San Diego37 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was mediocre at best. Food was so/so. Nothing special about food or service. Didn’t feel like authentic Italian food. We were celebrating birthday, which we notated, but nothing was mentioned. We had dessert at Barbusa instead. Bruschetta was a tomato paste, bread was soggy. Carbonara sat for too long before it was served.
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Marlene
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was not fresh. Overpriced. Disappointed with the quality of the food. This was for dinner options.
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Heather
Philadelphia County13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Lobster ravioli was superb. Nice serving size with at least 8 ravioli. Would be nice if they validated parking.
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Emily
San Diego9 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were so excited to visit Vincenzo for their daily happy hour. We made a reservation right at 2:30 pm. We didn't have service until close to 3 pm. We ordered the spritz tower which was just as fun, and delicious, as it has looked in all the photos online! It was supposed to come with an order of bruschetta. The menu confirmed this. We never got that order of bruschetta, and actually never had our server come back ONCE to check on us, so we could ask him about that missing bruschetta and order more items. It was very busy but that doesn't excuse the poor service that we received. We saw our waiter with his backpack on leaving the restaurant as we sat there waiting and hoping that someone would even just bring us our bill so that we could leave too! We ended up having to ask the hostess for our bill and were told that the reason for our lack of service was because "they were in between shifts." At every other restaurant I've ever been to the leaving staff introduce you to the new staff who will be taking over serving you. Not at Vincenzo. The ambiance was great, had real Italy feels, but definitely not worth the horrible service that we received.
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Lisa VIP
San Diego21 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Server was a bit pushy / she kept asking for our order even though our guests had not arrived. Food was presented well but no outstanding flavor.
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Michelle
New Mexico4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! We sat outside, which was nice for people watching.
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Karan
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome vibes, amazing food and the best server - Alberto!
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Kendall VIP
Charlotte8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing atmosphere and amazing service! We loved every minute of it.
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moran VIP
Memphis / West Tennessee3 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was very disappointing. We looked forward for the cheese wheel experience but they only had one option and it was very amateurs and not good pasta quality. The pizzas and the appetizer and the regular pasta were warm not hot and fresh and the overall experience was not great.
Vincenzo Cucina & LoungeResponded on June 5, 2025
We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. Please call us at (619) 255-0958 to discuss your concerns about the cheese wheel experience, food temperature, and pasta quality.
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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 4.4 stars by 363 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

550 W. Date St, San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
India & Date St.
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Thu 9:00 am–2:30 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 2:45 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 2:45 pm–10:30 pm
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, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://vincenzosd.com/
Phone number
(619) 255-0958
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.

Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Table Side Cheese Wheel

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What 363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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