Rovino

Name: Rovino
Address: 2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-1777
Telephone: (619) 269-9341
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1087)

$31 to $50

Italian

2034 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101-1777

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 2 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.

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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!

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What 1,087 people are saying

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

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Rovino delights with "amazing food" and "super nice staff," offering authentic Italian cuisine and a warm atmosphere. Guests praise the "great service" and fresh, flavorful dishes like the goat cheese bruschetta and bolognese. Despite occasional service hiccups, many highlight the "excellent focaccia" and "delicious cocktails," ensuring repeat visits.

1,087 Reviews

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Lauren
Utah2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dana VIP
San Francisco Bay Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great hidden gem!! Food was excellent and service was perfect.
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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 1087 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 24, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

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

Website
http://www.rovinosd.com/
Phone number
(619) 269-9341

Rovino

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Offers

Weekday Happy Hour!

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