Italian Restaurant · Wine Bar · Little Italy, San Diego
The Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Heart of Little Italy
RoVino is a family-run Italian restaurant and wine bar on Kettner Blvd in San Diego’s Little Italy. Rotisserie chicken, house-made pasta, Roman-style pinsa and a thoughtful, Italian-leaning wine list, served in a warm room built for both a quick glass at the bar and a long, shared dinner.
Why Little Italy Eats Here
Rotisserie, pasta and wine, the way the neighborhood should feel
Little Italy is San Diego’s most beloved dining neighborhood, and RoVino was built to be its everyday table: rustic, generous Italian cooking from the rotisserie and pasta kitchen, paired with a genuine wine bar. We’re led by husband-and-wife team Frank and Rosalia Anctil, we’re an OpenTable Diners’ Choice restaurant, and we welcome both reservations and walk-ins every night we’re open.
What We’re Known For
A menu built around the fire and the table
Rotisserie & the grill
Our signature, half rotisserie chicken, plus grilled ribeye and spicy sausage, in family-style boards.
House-made pasta
Hand-made daily: bolognese, cacio e pepe with black truffle, vodka, ravioli and more.
Roman-style pinsa
Crisp, airy flatbreads meant for the table, caprese, sausage & pesto, and more.
A real wine bar
An Italian-leaning list with spritzes, Negronis and bottles from Barolo to Napa.
Guest Favorites
The dishes Little Italy orders most
Not sure what to get? These are the plates, cocktails and wines our regulars come back for, from rotisserie chicken and chicken parm to house-made pasta and a proper espresso martini.
Top Entrées
- Pollo Arrosto (½ rotisserie chicken)
- Chicken Parmesan
- Carni Miste, for two
Top Pasta
- Chicken Tortellini
- Shrimp Scampi
- Spicy Sausage
Starters
- Focaccia
- Meatballs
- Arancini
Roman-Style Pinsa
- Prosciutto & Pear
- Sausage & Pesto
- Pepperoni
Salads
- Cesare
- Caprese
- Soup of the Day
Cocktails
- Sicilian Margarita
- Aperol Spritz
- Espresso Martini
By the Glass & Bottle
- DAOU Cabernet
- Sicilian Pinot Noir
- Montepulciano
- Chianti
Good to Know
Italian dining in Little Italy, your questions
What makes RoVino one of the best Italian restaurants in Little Italy?+
RoVino pairs rotisserie chicken and house-made pasta with a genuine neighborhood wine bar in the heart of Little Italy. It's family-run by Frank and Rosalia Anctil, earned an OpenTable Diners' Choice award, and is built for everything from a quick glass at the bar to a long, shared dinner.
Do you take reservations, or can I walk in?+
Both. You can reserve a table through OpenTable, and walk-ins and bar seating are always welcome, especially on weeknights. For Friday and Saturday evenings we recommend booking ahead.
Where is RoVino and where can I park?+
We're at 2034 Kettner Blvd in Little Italy, San Diego. There's metered street parking and several pay lots within a short walk throughout the neighborhood.
What kind of food and wine do you serve?+
Rotisserie chicken and boards, house-made pasta, Roman-style pinsa, seasonal salads and appetizers, plus an Italian-leaning wine list, spritzes and craft cocktails. Many dishes can be prepared gluten-free or vegan, just ask your server.
What are your hours?+
We're open Wednesday and Thursday 5–9pm, Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 12–10pm, and Sunday 12–9pm. We're closed Monday and Tuesday. Hours can vary on holidays and special event nights.