Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

4.4 (669)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district. The kitchen draws influence from the shores of the Mediterranean and Italy, while creating a visionary express of flavorful and modern California Mediterranean cuisine. Salvatores San Diego embodies a multi-sensory culinary sanctuary for our guests to escape, disconnect and have a great time. EUDAIMONIA' the contended, happy state you feel when you travel.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Modern Tuscan
Hours of operation
Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 332-3140
Website
http://salvatoressandiego.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions

Location
750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

FRIED OLIVES$10.00
Whipped Ricotta, Saffron Honey, Paprika Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
FRIED GNOCCHI$10.00
Parmesan, Sage, Malt Vinegar Aioli
BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00
Pomegranate, Sweet & Spicy Aioli
CHEESE PLATE$23.00
Three Cheese Varieties, Honeycomb, Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Pickled Fennel, Toasted French Baguette
BURRATA$19.00
Caprese Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze, EVOO
OCTOPUS$25.00
Peewee Potatoes, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Caper Berries, Lemon Juice, Micro Greens
YELLOWTAIL CRUDO$20.00
Chili Oil, Fresno Pepper, Citrus Ponzu
SMOKED SALMON CRUDO$18.00
Serrano Chili, Micro Greens, Fried Capers, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ADD PROSCIUTTO$7.00

SALADS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00
Pomegranate, Sweet & Spicy Aioli
CAESAR SALAD$12.00
Parmesan Reggiano, Breadcrumbs, Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Watermelon Radish
WATERMELON SALAD$13.00
Baby Greens, Chili Lime Vinaigrette, Pistachios, Feta

PASTA

MUSHROOM PASTA$28.00
Fettuccine, English Peas, Mustard Frill, Bread Crumbs
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00
BEEF BOLOGNESE$15.00
Rigatoni, Pecorino, Chives
SEAFOOD PASTA$38.00
Linguine, Mussels, Verjus, Roasted Tomato
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00
SPICY RIGATONI$17.00
Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce, Mascarpone, Romano Cheese, Basil
LINGUINE AL PESTO$28.00
Linguine Pasta, Sautéed Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Cream
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00
RAVIOLI$36.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Cheese, Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITA PIZZA$18.00
Fior di Latte, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SUMMER TRUFFLE PIZZA$32.00
Asiago Cheese, Fontina Cheese, Truffle Oil, Truffle Salt, Shaved Summer Truffle
ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO PIZZA$22.00
Fontina, Asiago, Pickled Shallots, Arugula, Prociutto
PEPPERONI PIZZA$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Oregano, Artisanal Pepperoni
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA$15.00
Roasted Onion, Smoked Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage
TO GO PEPPERONI$10.00

MAIN ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMAGIANA$28.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Rigatoni Marinara
ROASTED CHICKEN$32.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, White Balsamic
STRIPE BASS$38.00
Fava Bean Puree, Cannellini Beans, Bacon Vinaigrette, Fried Kale
LAMB CHOPS$42.00
Fregula, Sultanas, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
8OZ FILET$50.00
Smoked EVOO, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes

What 669 people are saying

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers a vibrant dining experience with standout service and "delicious food." Guests praise the "energetic and visually interesting" ambiance, complemented by DJ-hosted brunches. Highlights include "fresh-made pasta" and "amazing drinks." While some mention service hiccups, the overall experience remains "fantastic" and inviting for return visits.

669 Reviews

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David VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food was amazing! The yellowtail crudo was delicious!
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Darrick
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really really had a wonderful evening at your location. The food and service was amazing and we are looking forward to for a return visit.
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Aida VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated right away and the restaurant was beautiful. The food was absolutely delicious as well. Bonus I was given flowers on my way out for Mother’s Day brunch :)
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Edward VIP
San Diego8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for brunch on Mother’s Day. Food was well prepared & tasty. Unfortunately the chicken & waffles came out without the waffles, but was corrected by the waiter one we made him aware. However he should have realized that it was incomplete before he brought it out. Despite that little setback, it was a great experience & food was delicious. Ambience was very energetic & visually interesting. We’ll certainly return to try dinner.
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Guillermo
San Diego2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I have been visiting this restaurant for years. It used to be one of my favorite places to have dinner and drinks with my wife at. The service, ambiance, and food were horrible today. The server was the worst. I had to ask for the bill several times and ended up having to go to the manager to pay on my way out because the server didn’t even come back to get it. The management or ownership must have changed because this place used to be awesome and now it is average to mediocre at best. What a shame that this place went from culinary greatness to just another second-rate dime a dozen pasta joint.
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Lorri
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Other than the aesthetics of the place, every thing else was ok especially for the price. I was expecting more.
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Danielle
San Diego9 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We’ve been coming here and usually love it-this time around w
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Mary VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We arrived about 20 minutes before restaurant opened. We were not allowed to wait inside. That seemed rude. Once inside we had a great server, Cesar, and an enjoyable meal.
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Blake VIP
San Diego13 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We showed up 10 minutes before our reservation time of 5:30. The staff made us stand outside until 5:30 even though the restaurant had almost no people inside.
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Elizabeth
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Came here for brunch during a DJ hosting , which made my time 2x better . The drinks were amazing my boyfriend had the chicken and waffles && i had the cesar salad . I will say the salad did taste a little off but the chicken && waffles were amazing . The drinks i would say were a good price for a popular spot and were delicious as well .
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FAQs

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 332-3140.

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 669 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://salvatoressandiego.com/
Phone number
(619) 332-3140
Private party facilities
We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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STARTERS

FRIED OLIVES$10.00

FRIED GNOCCHI$10.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00

CHEESE PLATE$23.00

BURRATA$19.00

OCTOPUS$25.00

YELLOWTAIL CRUDO$20.00

SMOKED SALMON CRUDO$18.00

ADD PROSCIUTTO$7.00

SALADS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

WATERMELON SALAD$13.00

PASTA

MUSHROOM PASTA$28.00

BEEF BOLOGNESE$15.00

SEAFOOD PASTA$38.00

SPICY RIGATONI$17.00

LINGUINE AL PESTO$28.00

RAVIOLI$36.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITA PIZZA$18.00

SUMMER TRUFFLE PIZZA$32.00

ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO PIZZA$22.00

PEPPERONI PIZZA$17.00

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA$15.00

TO GO PEPPERONI$10.00

MAIN ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMAGIANA$28.00

ROASTED CHICKEN$32.00

STRIPE BASS$38.00

LAMB CHOPS$42.00

8OZ FILET$50.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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