Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

Name: Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina
Address: 1040 University Ave Ste B101, San Diego, CA, United States, 92103
Telephone: (619) 310-5256
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (576)

$30 and under

Italian

1040 University Ave, Ste B101, San Diego, CA 92103

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

San Diego, meet Pinsa Romana.
An ancient recipe comes back to life at Our Hillcrest Restaurant.
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.

Tavola Nostra, which means “our table”, is owned and operated by Jeff Oliveri – a first time restaurateur from a family of longtime restaurant owners who hopes to honor his familial heritage and tradition with his Italian dining concept that creates one of the best Hillcrest restaurants.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 310-5256
Website
http://www.tavolanostrapizzeria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Tavola Nostra offers Hillcrest catering services near you. Let us know about the type of event, date and time, number of people and other details and we will give you a completely free quote. Reach out today! info@tavolanostrapizzeria.com
Private party facilities
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offer private events! Our indoor space accommodates up to 75 guests, and our outdoor patio can host up to 25 guests. For larger groups, we offer full or partial buy-outs, with flexible seating for 30 or more guests. Birthday party, corporate function, or any other special occasion. info@tavolanostrapizzeria.com

Location
1040 University Ave, Ste B101, San Diego, CA 92103
Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Cross street
Accessible off Hwy 163 both South and North, between Vermont and 10th Ave.
Parking details
Parking inside the Hub marketplace. Located near Ralphs, Trader Joes
Public transit
Drop off at The Hub- Hillcrest on University Ave. Ride share drops in front of restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 576 people are saying

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina 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

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

San Diego
Best Overall
San Diego
Best Service
San Diego
Best Value
San Diego
Italian
San Diego
Best Overall
San Diego
Best Food
San Diego
Best Service
San Diego
Best Value
San Diego
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is celebrated for its "amazing pizza" and exceptional service, with a warm, family-like atmosphere. Guests rave about the "outstanding food," including "excellent old style pizzas" and "calamari." The restaurant is praised as a "hidden gem" and a favorite Italian spot in San Diego.

576 Reviews

K
Kyle
Tucson3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was quick and the pizza was amazing!! Would definitely go here again!
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Mark
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's the gem of San Diego always spot on food,service the whole atmosphere feels like family.
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Mary
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pizza. Good weight staff. Quite expensive for a neighborhood place. $15 and up for dessert?
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Cynthia VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and the recommendation of wine given to us was exactly what me and my group was looking for, I really valued that the server did not try to upsale anything!
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bradley
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here at least twice a month. The food and service is always fabulous. Your pepperoni pizza is the best! Actually I/we have always had a wonderful meal. Your staff is excellent, kind caring and absolutely delightful. We’ll be back again and again!
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tom
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite restaurant in san diego. From appetizers to desserts, everything is well made, well presented and tasty. Their old style pizzas are excellent. If you like HOT, try the volcano.
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Thor
Denver / Colorado20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was great and service was very friendly I would highly recommend
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Gail
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and wonderful service. I can’t ask for anything more!
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Lori
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience here. Highly recommend
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Rani VIP
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a hidden gem! Everything we had was amazing.
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FAQs

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 310-5256.

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 576 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

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Google Map for Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

1040 University Ave, Ste B101, San Diego, CA 92103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Accessible off Hwy 163 both South and North, between Vermont and 10th Ave.
Neighborhood
Hillcrest
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking inside the Hub marketplace. Located near Ralphs, Trader Joes
Public transit
Drop off at The Hub- Hillcrest on University Ave. Ride share drops in front of restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tavolanostrapizzeria.com/
Phone number
(619) 310-5256
Catering
Tavola Nostra offers Hillcrest catering services near you. Let us know about the type of event, date and time, number of people and other details and we will give you a completely free quote. Reach out today! info@tavolanostrapizzeria.com
Private party facilities
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina offer private events! Our indoor space accommodates up to 75 guests, and our outdoor patio can host up to 25 guests. For larger groups, we offer full or partial buy-outs, with flexible seating for 30 or more guests. Birthday party, corporate function, or any other special occasion. info@tavolanostrapizzeria.com

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina

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