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Rovino, San Diego, CA

Rovino

4.6
4.6
1072 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming

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
    (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!

    Weekday Happy Hour! Photo

Menu

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What 1,072 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rovino dazzles with "amazing food" and "super nice staff," creating an authentic Italian experience. Diners praise its "outstanding" dishes and "exceptional" service. While some note noise levels and occasional service lapses, the vibrant atmosphere and "excellent" meals make it a "highly recommended" spot in Little Italy.

1,072 Reviews

  1. Cierra

    Orange County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the focaccia and the tortellini dish. The service was great and the food came out quick. I would recommend and go again in the future. Bathroom was not in the restaurant, but that wasn't a problem.

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  2. Todd VIP

    Orange County9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bland. OK, but not the excellence we experienced in other Little Italy restaurants at all. There are quite excellent restaurants nearby.

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  3. Lindsay VIP

    Dallas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was delicious, great location in the heart of Little Italy

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  4. James

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Everyone in our party of five loved their meals

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  5. Kiersten

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING food! Super nice staff, loved this restaurant!

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  6. geralyn VIP

    Nashville39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is outstanding! Servers attentive! Location easy to find. Just wish restaurants were quieter!

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  7. Lauren VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our first time visiting. While the food was great, the service was lackluster at best. I'm not sure if it's because we were in a corner of the patio, but we were constantly having to flag our server down to get their attention, ask for water refills, etc.

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  8. Mickey

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken parmigiana was fantastic. Outside seating was pleasant

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Authentic and delicious. Our server went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Overall everything was amazing.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and drinks! It was pretty noisy but the service was good and we enjoyed our time

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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 1072 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
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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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