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Rovino, San Diego, CA

Rovino

4.6 (1088)
$31 to $50
Italian
2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining

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

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What 1,088 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rovino impresses with its "great food" and "amazing service" in a cozy, authentic Italian atmosphere. Diners rave about standout dishes like rotisserie chicken, tortellini, and focaccia. The staff, including the engaging Evan, ensures an exceptional dining experience. Although some mention noise and service delays, the overall experience is "excellent."
1,088 Reviews
  1. Carmen

    San Diego10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, and the service was great.

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  2. Lauren

    Utah2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent experience. I am particular and know what is great, and this place is GREAT. Service was impeccable, Evan was a friendly, attentive, and the most helpful service ever. The food was also excellent, rotissie chicken was the best I have ever had, veggie were fresh. And all pastas were delish. I would go back there 10 times if I could.

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  3. Stephanie VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. The Goat cheese Bruschetta with fresh fruit a must have. Food was piping hot, had the bolognese and the lasagna. Spied on the table next to us who had the roasted chicken board which will be my go to next time. Yummy!!!

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  4. Katarina

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here regularly, and the experience evolves everytime, from ambience to food and service. If you’ve been here before, they have a new menu for summer. It is clear that ingredients are always fresh and play a distinct role in every dish. Managers and owners come by to make sure the experience is enjoyable, which it always is. Definitely will continue to dine here.

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  5. Evan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall 5/5 experience. Great service and the food definitely lives up to the expectations

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  6. Michael VIP

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food. Will visit again next time we are in SD

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  7. Max

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it here! The tortellini dish was sooo good, definitely a must order! We also loved the fritto misto, Caesar salad, and the meatballs. Our server/bartender Evan made delicious cocktails for us, the bee’s knees especially! We would definitely come back again!

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  8. Alexandrea

    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was mid and my dining serves was awful. It took 20 mins for someone to acknowledge us. The waiter took our drink order than forgot it. They lost our food ticket. Not a great experience.

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  9. Galen

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We dined on a Sunday evening and while there was plenty of staff, it took forever to get any service from the staff. We waited for a long period of time to receive our drinks and staff did not check in after we received our food. Staff was busy chatting with each other. Food was okay, but not the experience that we expected.

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  10. Celestina VIP

    San Diego7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best!!!!!!! Great food, great people!!

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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 1088 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Rovino

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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