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Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge, San Diego, CA

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

4.4
4.4
628 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Years Eve Burlesque Dinner $100 PP (6-8pm)

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening at Salvatore’s San Diego! Enjoy a festive celebration featuring a special 3-course menu, along with a burlesque show crafted to delight your senses and toast to new beginnings. Cheers $50.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN FOR EACH PERSON AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR CHECK. $120.00 Per person with a bottle of champagne (per couple) 1st Course options. Hamachi Crudo Butternut squash cream-soup Caesar Salad Mushroom carnitas Sope 2nd Course Options. (Entree) Braised short Rib Airline chicken breast Lobster Ravioli Filet Mignon Add Lobster tail +$18. 3rd Course (dessert) Skillet Cookie Fior di Latte gelato Creme Brulee Tiramisu Espresso-soaked, mascarpone, cocoa.
    New Years Eve Burlesque Dinner $100 PP (6-8pm) photo
  • New Years Eve Dinner $80 PP (4-6pm)

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening at Salvatore’s San Diego! Enjoy a festive celebration featuring a special 3-course menu, crafted to delight your senses and toast to new beginnings. Cheers to a delicious year ahead! $50.00 DEPOSIT WILL BE TAKEN FOR EACH PERSON AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR CHECK. 1st Course options Hamachi Crudo Butternut squash cream-soup Caesar Salad Mushroom carnitas Sope 2nd Course Options. (Entree) Braised short Rib Airline chicken breast Lobster Ravioli Filet Mignon Add Lobster tail +$18. 3rd Course (dessert) Skillet Cookie Fior di Latte gelato Creme Brulee Tiramisu Espresso-soaked, mascarpone, cocoa.
    New Years Eve Dinner $80 PP (4-6pm) photo

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge offers a vibrant atmosphere with live entertainment, making it a perfect spot for those seeking a lively night out. Guests rave about the "amazing drinks" and attentive servers like Caesar. While opinions on the food vary, standout dishes include the vodka sauce rigatoni and yellowtail crudo.

628 Reviews
  1. Levent

    VIP

    San Diego

    99 reviews

    2.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The bad experience started before I even showed up. I called them to move the reservation by 15 mins. They said they can’t and they won’t guarantee a table if we are 15 mins late. So went there on time. They seated us at a handicapped table at the entrance where there was a cold breeze every time the door opened. Nobody in our party was handicapped. I asked to be reseated. The greeter didn’t seem to be interested in making us more comfortable. Said all tables were occupied and reserved while half the tables were empty. Those tables remained empty the whole time we were there. Getting past the seating nonsense there isn’t much to redeem this poor quality restaurant when it comes to their food selection and quality. They had a loud house music blaring the whole time run by a “dj”. Needless to say I will never go there again.

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  2. Michael

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We came to Salvatore's (reservation made prior) after attending a performance at the SD Civic Theatre. It was a Sunday afternoon, so there were minimal patrons. It was in between lunch and dinner (3-4 pm) and there was "technically" no service. That didn't matter. One of the managers bartenders, Tommy, was very hospitable to my wife (her B-day) and I, inviting us to sit anywhere and wait. We chose the bar and he offered us a cocktail and engaged in friendly conversation about the restaurant and most anything else. Afterwards, we were seated at a quiet booth. Overall, the drinks, food, service and ambience were excellent. We were very relaxed and lingered for a couple of hours. It was a very positive experience and we plan on returning again as well as inviting good friends to join us.

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  3. Lia

    Denver

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought a small group from work for a nice casual dinner and the food was absolutely terrific. Very inventive, focused on fresh ingredients and creative variations of classic Italian dishes. The menu has something to please every taste and dietary habit with a nice selection of starters and small plates in particular. Our server was lovely and tried hard but was overworked for the number of customers and struggled a bit to keep up. On this particular night, it seemed like the supply chain was not our friend: they were out of an unusually high number of basics -- couldn't make three of their specialty cocktails, were out of a major salad item, some entree limitations, etc... seemed like everything we ordered was out and we had to re-organize our choices more than a usual situation. That said, the food, was spectacular, decently priced for San Diego, and the servings were generous. The staff were very pleasant and the environment was really nice - pleasant seating, good lighting, and a nice vibe. Would definitely return when in the area and hope that the delivery trucks show up !

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  4. Barbara

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! We will definitely be back for the RnB with Love Brunch!

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  5. Tyler

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food is good for sure. Nice environment to enjoy a date or host a company dinner.

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  6. Kelly

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great but the service was lacking. Our server rarely came by or asked about payment or food preferences for our group.

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  7. Wally

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! However, our server could have done better if they listened more and talked less. When we ordered the appetizers, only one of the three dishes were ordered so we sat there sharing Gnocchi. Besides, that , great experience overall. I will still come back!

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  8. JOSE MIGUEL

    VIP

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    No había café en el desayuno y no había todo lo que decía en el menú. Nos fuimos.

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  9. Sean

    VIP

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  10. chris

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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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 4.4 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101-6003

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (619) 332-3140
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private room to entertain special corporate events or simply special occasions
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