Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

4.5

619 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Located in the heart of Downtown San Diego near the marina district, Salvatore's inspired by the elegant minimalist details of nature. Salvatores is walking distance from the San Diego convention center and downtown hotel/resort district. The kitchen draws influence from the shores of the Mediterranean and Italy, while creating a visionary express of flavorful and modern California Mediterranean cuisine. Salvatores San Diego embodies a multi-sensory culinary sanctuary for our guests to escape, disconnect and have a great time. EUDAIMONIA' the contended, happy state you feel when you travel.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Modern Tuscan
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 11:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(619) 332-3140
Website
http://salvatoressandiego.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions

Location
750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

FRIED OLIVES$10.00
Whipped Ricotta, Saffron Honey, Paprika Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
FRIED GNOCCHI$10.00
Parmesan, Sage, Malt Vinegar Aioli
BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00
Pomegranate, Sweet & Spicy Aioli
CHEESE PLATE$23.00
Three Cheese Varieties, Honeycomb, Raisins, Toasted Almonds, Pickled Fennel, Toasted French Baguette
BURRATA$19.00
Caprese Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Pesto, Balsamic Glaze, EVOO
OCTOPUS$25.00
Peewee Potatoes, Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Caper Berries, Lemon Juice, Micro Greens
YELLOWTAIL CRUDO$20.00
Chili Oil, Fresno Pepper, Citrus Ponzu
SMOKED SALMON CRUDO$18.00
Serrano Chili, Micro Greens, Fried Capers, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ADD PROSCIUTTO$7.00

SALADS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00
Pomegranate, Sweet & Spicy Aioli
CAESAR SALAD$12.00
Parmesan Reggiano, Breadcrumbs, Toasted Pumpkin Seed, Watermelon Radish
WATERMELON SALAD$13.00
Baby Greens, Chili Lime Vinaigrette, Pistachios, Feta

PASTA

MUSHROOM PASTA$28.00
Fettuccine, English Peas, Mustard Frill, Bread Crumbs
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00
BEEF BOLOGNESE$15.00
Rigatoni, Pecorino, Chives
SEAFOOD PASTA$38.00
Linguine, Mussels, Verjus, Roasted Tomato
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00
SPICY RIGATONI$17.00
Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce, Mascarpone, Romano Cheese, Basil
LINGUINE AL PESTO$28.00
Linguine Pasta, Sautéed Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Pesto, Cream
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00
RAVIOLI$36.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Cheese, Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
- ADD CHICKEN$8.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
- ADD BIRRIA (Brunch)$8.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITA PIZZA$18.00
Fior di Latte, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SUMMER TRUFFLE PIZZA$32.00
Asiago Cheese, Fontina Cheese, Truffle Oil, Truffle Salt, Shaved Summer Truffle
ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO PIZZA$22.00
Fontina, Asiago, Pickled Shallots, Arugula, Prociutto
PEPPERONI PIZZA$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Parmesan, Oregano, Artisanal Pepperoni
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA$15.00
Roasted Onion, Smoked Mozzarella, Fennel Sausage
TO GO PEPPERONI$10.00

MAIN ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMAGIANA$28.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Rigatoni Marinara
ROASTED CHICKEN$32.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, White Balsamic
STRIPE BASS$38.00
Fava Bean Puree, Cannellini Beans, Bacon Vinaigrette, Fried Kale
LAMB CHOPS$42.00
Fregula, Sultanas, Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
8OZ FILET$50.00
Smoked EVOO, Asparagus, Tomatoes, Mashed Potatoes

What 619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers an "amazing vibe" with a lively atmosphere and delicious Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the gnocchi, yellowtail crudo, and rigatoni dishes. The service is often described as "impeccable," with standout servers like Cesar. Perfect for a fun night out or a special celebration.

619 Reviews

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Sean
San Diego
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Second time we have been there, both times for dinner, one weekday and one weekend. Both times a disappointment. Then fun “vibe” we see on IG we must be getting unlucky because it’s pretty dead and quiet there. Food is decent but nothing has jumped out as outstanding.
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chris
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are at the bar and Tommy the bartender was amazing. Best in class service. We were celebrating a birthday and he made us feel so welcome and taken care of. The food and drink were equally as amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
really good ravioli but very overpriced. menu says it has shrimp, it does not. drink was okay, cheese board was good but the cheese selection wasn’t great. i wouldn’t come again but i didn’t hate my experience. the service was also weird/a bit flippant.
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Michael
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place but I spent 300 dollars 3 main dishes all where not good. The steak had no flavor the special seabass not good the pasta was good and appetizer pctupuss was good
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Natalia
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, I liked how hidden the place is and not so loud.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was pretty good. Came to celebrate my fiancés 22nd with some of her friends and they had a great time. Drinks were very good. Fire eater/dancer and music give an amazing memorable experience. Definitely will recommend
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Diane
San Francisco
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Just the ambiance of the restaurant is exceptional. Food was very good and the service impeccable.
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Heidi
San Diego
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Italian food! Excellent appetizer of smoked salmon crudo. The pasta with pesto was perfectly cooked. Great bartenders (mixologists). Beautiful restaurant with great ambience. We will be back.
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Nia
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going and it will not be my last it was amazing food and awesome waitress the ambience was very nice all around !
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Dave
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. We ordered gnocci appetizer, personal margerita pizza, and pesto with chicken and shrimp. Each was really excellent. Our only issue was that this provided too much food and we had to take home "doggie bags." Everything was just as good next day but less ambience than at the restaurant. Will certainly be going back soon.
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FAQs

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 332-3140.

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 619 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 11:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Californian, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://salvatoressandiego.com/
Phone number
(619) 332-3140
Private party facilities
We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Brussels Sprouts

Ravioli

Steak & Eggs

STARTERS

FRIED OLIVES$10.00

FRIED GNOCCHI$10.00

BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00

CHEESE PLATE$23.00

BURRATA$19.00

OCTOPUS$25.00

YELLOWTAIL CRUDO$20.00

SMOKED SALMON CRUDO$18.00

ADD PROSCIUTTO$7.00

SALADS

BRUSSEL SPROUTS$10.00

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

WATERMELON SALAD$13.00

PASTA

MUSHROOM PASTA$28.00

BEEF BOLOGNESE$15.00

SEAFOOD PASTA$38.00

SPICY RIGATONI$17.00

LINGUINE AL PESTO$28.00

RAVIOLI$36.00

PIZZA

MARGHERITA PIZZA$18.00

SUMMER TRUFFLE PIZZA$32.00

ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO PIZZA$22.00

PEPPERONI PIZZA$17.00

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA$15.00

TO GO PEPPERONI$10.00

MAIN ENTREES

CHICKEN PARMAGIANA$28.00

ROASTED CHICKEN$32.00

STRIPE BASS$38.00

LAMB CHOPS$42.00

8OZ FILET$50.00

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