San Diego Comic-Con · Little Italy
Where to Eat Near San Diego Comic-Con
Looking for a great meal near the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con? RoVino is a rotisserie and wine bar in Little Italy, rotisserie boards, house-made pasta and an easygoing wine list, just a short hop north of the convention floor. Walk-ins, group tables and reservations all weekend.
Minutes from the Convention Center
Little Italy dining, a short hop from Comic-Con
RoVino sits at 2034 Kettner Blvd, roughly a mile north of the San Diego Convention Center. It's a quick rideshare, a short Green Line trolley ride from the Little Italy station, or a scenic 20–25 minute walk along the waterfront, an easy escape from the crowds for lunch, an early dinner, or a late bite after the exhibit hall closes.
Built for the Comic-Con crowd
Fuel up between panels, or unwind after the con
Walk-ins & bar seating
No badge, no wait, no problem. Grab a seat at the bar for a quick plate and a glass of wine, cosplay welcome.
Aperitivo & spritzes
Aperol spritzes, Negronis and a focused wine list, a perfect pause between panels or a nightcap after the floor closes.
Group-friendly tables
Family-style boards and shareable plates are perfect for your whole crew after a long day on the floor.
Late dinners & a wine bar
Open till 10pm Friday and Saturday, a calm, grown-up nightcap once the Convention Center empties out.
Fuel Up
Featured bites for Comic-Con weekend
A few crowd-pleasers built for sharing and refueling, reserve a table or grab a seat at the bar on your way back from the Convention Center.
Pollo Arrosto
$29½ rotisserie chicken with roasted vegetables and potatoes.
Chicken Parmesan
$28Breaded chicken, marinara and cheese, served with bucatini alla vodka.
Carni Miste (serves 2)
$65½ rotisserie chicken, ribeye and grilled spicy sausage with roasted vegetables and potatoes.
Chicken Tortellini
$29Homemade pesto cream, crispy prosciutto, blistered tomatoes, pecorino romano and parmesan.
Shrimp Scampi
$29Shrimp, butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine and capers.
Arancini
$20Saffron fried rice balls with Angus beef, sugo, pecorino romano and marinara.
Comic-Con Weekend FAQ
Eating near San Diego Comic-Con
How far is RoVino from the San Diego Convention Center?+
We're in Little Italy, roughly a mile north of the San Diego Convention Center, about a 5-minute rideshare, a short Green Line trolley ride (Little Italy station), or a 20–25 minute walk up the waterfront.
Do you take walk-ins during Comic-Con weekend?+
Yes. RoVino is rotisserie-forward and bar-friendly, so walk-ins and bar seating are welcome all weekend. For peak Friday and Saturday evenings, booking ahead is smart.
Can I stop in for a quick bite and a glass of wine?+
Yes, walk-ins and bar seating are welcome. Grab a plate and a glass of wine or an Aperol spritz without a reservation, then head back to the Convention Center.
Do you do group or large-party dining during Comic-Con?+
Absolutely. Our boards and family-style plates are built for sharing, and we welcome groups. Message us ahead for larger parties so we can set you up.
What are your hours during Comic-Con weekend?+
Comic-Con runs Thursday through Sunday each July. We're open Wednesday and Thursday 5–9pm, Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 12–10pm, and Sunday 12–9pm (closed Monday and Tuesday), so we're open Thursday through Sunday of the show, including Saturday and Sunday lunch and late dinners after the exhibit hall closes.