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Elvira, San Diego, CA

Elvira

4.9
4.9
439 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Benvenuti Nella Mia Cucina, Belli De Nonna! Before we dive into the delicious feast prepared for you, let me give you a little taste of my vita. I was born in the heart of Rome, and I've been cooking up a storm my entire life! My cucina has always been the center of the universe for my 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, their friends, loved ones, and acquaintances – everyone was always Benvenuto!

Now, we've brought that same love and flavor right here to San Diego. My beloved grandson, Niccolo', and his amore, Cesarina, are opening the doors of my Cucina with the same warm heart and passion.

Wondering how I made it to 95? Well, it's simple: I ate everything that's served here and filled my life with amore! So, Benvenuti! Don't hesitate to indulge in "Scarpetta" - dip that bread into the sauce, just like my grandchildren used to do at the stove when they thought I wasn't looking.

Here, Belli De Nonna, it’s all about food, family, and creating beautiful memories!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 224-2884
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Italian

  • San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elvira offers an "incredible experience" with exceptional service and authentic Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "cozy ambiance," often comparing it favorably to its sister restaurant, Cesarina. The attentive staff makes every visit special, ensuring a "memorable dining experience" with standout dishes like carbonara and rigatoni.

439 Reviews
  1. Edgar

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great taste, location and parking, pasta its amazing

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  2. Paul

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was personable, close and timely. Our seated table was not optimal. Stuck in a corner with a view of the kitchen entrance when the seating area was empty. The food was delicious and well prepared.

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  3. Tim

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Carpaccio with bone marrow was the best I ever had.

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  4. Lisa

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and awesome authentic “Rome” style Italian!

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  5. victor

    VIP

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service perfect. Food very good and didn’t take long.

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  6. Brian

    VIP

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely, positively go to Elvira. It's a fabulous, cozy restaurant where you truly feel like you are an invited friend. The space is beautiful and the service is perfect. But the food is always the best part. Who knew that the best pizza in San Diego was at Elvira? I love pizza and honestly have not found any place in the County that makes a better pizza. I also love bucatini amatriciana and, again, no one makes it better. We ordered three entrees and shared them, with the third being the Wednesday night special, which was absolutely incredible. My mother in law (who is a critic of everything) couldn't stop raving about the meal. All three entrees and the special appetizer were as good as Italian food gets in San Diego. I will be back as soon as I possibly can.

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  7. Liz

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food here and the staff/service is always great. I was looking for a specific pizza I'd had months before, but the menu had been refreshed. They offered to make me the pizza I wanted (off menu), which was so nice. This is always a go-to for delicious and authentic Italian food.

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  8. Sage

    VIP

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have dined here so many times, and each time, I am greeted with so much warmth and treated like royalty by the fabulous team. The service is impeccable and my favorite server, Soleil, remembers all me and my husband’s high maintenance dietary needs before I say anything! The food and cocktails are absolutely delicious and the ambiance is so cozy and funky. Definitely my favorite restaurant in San Diego! Look no further for excellent Italian cuisine.

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  9. Shane

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elvira has excellent food, ambience, and service. The prices are a little much and the noise is quite loud.

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  10. Gerry

    VIP

    San Diego

    88 reviews

    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very good, food was good, but on the expensive side for pasta, caprese salad was very good, meatballs just ok, not a lot of flavor, but a lot of breading, pasta was good, I prefer the sister restaurant Ceasarina, where you can pick your pasta and sauce combinations, no bread service, and $25 per bottle corkage fee which is high for an Italian restaurant,

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Elvira is rated 4.9 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Elvira

4996 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107-1311

Additional information

  • Area
    Ocean Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–14:45 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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