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. Wood-fired rotisserie, 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 wood-fired 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
Wood-fired rotisserie
Our signature — half rotisserie chicken and family-style boards, roasted the old way.
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.
Good to Know
Italian dining in Little Italy — your questions
What makes RoVino one of the best Italian restaurants in Little Italy?+
RoVino pairs wood-fired rotisserie 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?+
Wood-fired rotisserie boards, house-made pasta, Roman-style pinsa, seasonal salads and antipasti, 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.