Near the San Diego Convention Center · Little Italy
Where to Eat Near the San Diego Convention Center
In town for a convention or trade show? RoVino is an Italian restaurant and wine bar in Little Italy, a short hop north of the San Diego Convention Center — rotisserie chicken, house-made pasta, Roman-style pinsa and a real wine bar. Group dinners, walk-ins and reservations all week.
Minutes from the Convention Floor
A short hop north of the Convention Center
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 a group dinner, a client dinner at the wine bar, a fast lunch, or a late plate after the exhibit hall closes.
Coming to the Convention Center
Upcoming conventions & where to eat afterward
Attending one of these? Book a table or a group dinner at RoVino — a few minutes from the show floor.
- ICSC @ San DiegoSep 15–16
- BrightonSEO San DiegoSep 15–16
- IBEWSep 21–25
- AAPOct 2–6
- ANESTHESIOLOGYOct 16–20
- TCTOct 31–Nov 3
- TwitchCon San DiegoNov 13–15
- International ConventionNov 27–29
Good to Know
Dining near the Convention Center
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 from the Little Italy station, or a 20–25 minute walk up the waterfront.
Can you handle a large group or a conference dinner?+
Yes. Our boards and family-style plates are made for sharing, and we host groups and private dinners for anyone in town for a convention or event. Reach out through our catering & events page and we'll set you up.
Do you take walk-ins after convention sessions?+
Absolutely — walk-ins and bar seating are welcome. It's an easy escape from the crowds for a quick plate and a glass of wine, an early dinner, or a late bite once the exhibit hall closes.
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.
Here for Comic-Con? See our Comic-Con dining guide.