San Diego Comic-Con 2026 · July 23–26 · 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 — wood-fired 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.
Carni Miste (serves 2)
$65½ rotisserie chicken, ribeye and grilled spicy sausage with roasted vegetables and potatoes.
Vodka
$23San Marzano tomatoes, onion, garlic, cream and butter. A house favorite.
Meatballs
$15Angus beef, pecorino romano, herbs, marinara and crostini.
Bruschetta Rovino
$20Goat cheese, caramelized onions, seasonal berries and spicy honey.
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 San Diego Comic-Con 2026?+
Comic-Con 2026 runs July 23–26. We're open for dinner Thursday 5–9pm, Friday 5–10pm, Saturday 5–10pm, and Sunday 5–9pm — perfect for a late dinner once the exhibit hall closes.