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Elvira, San Diego, CA

Elvira

4.8
4.8
397 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 224-2884
  • Website
    http://www.ciaoelvira.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elvira offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" pasta and pizza, while the "wonderful and attentive" staff make dining feel like a family gathering. The charming ambiance and delicious menu, highlighted by standout dishes like Rigatoni alla Norcina, ensure a memorable visit every time.

397 Reviews

  1. M

    San Diego

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience, service and food and wine! The food that was good when first opened has gotten better! Thoroughly enjoyable as we ate salad, polpette, pizza, chicken, lamb and pasta carbonara. The Italian red wine was perfect for us. Thanks and see you again to the team at Elvira including Nick and Andrea and the rest of the team who was awesome:)

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  2. Brandon

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited Elvira for the first time for a birthday celebration with friends and I had an AMAZING time! The staff is superb! Not only are they knowledgeable about the menu and offer recommendations based on your palate, they also are able to provide modifications to any meal that might not ordinarily suit your tastes. I'm a bit of a picky eater, but the staff was very considerate in accommodating me where possible, which I greatly appreciated. The full bar and artisan drinks were a great complement to our appetizers (parmigiana sticks di nonna and salad) and pasta, but we also tried the carbonara pizza, which was mouth watering. I can't wait to go back and explore other items on the menu!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Emilio

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new brunch menu. Yummy. Our bartender/server Eric was very knowledgeable and helpful explaining the menu.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. jaclyn

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I sat at the bar and enjoyed a red sauce pasta ! I am vegan and the pasta was amazinggggg. I got a soda and started with a vegan focaccia bread the server had made for me!

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  5. Yelena

    Sacramento

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always it was a pleasure to eat at Nonnas🫶🏻 I always know I can bring my guests and visitors here and Elvira will always deliver a pleasant experience to them with their lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious food !

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Claudia

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time visiting. Great service great food, was celebrating my birthday with friends. Definitely recommend!

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  7. nathan

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food, we’ll be back as soon as we get back to SD

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  8. ColleenA

    Richmond

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a party of 5 seated on time for our reservation. We saw our server 15-20 minutes after being seated. Ordered drinks/apps. Apps came in 10 minutes and drinks 20 minutes after ordering. Food was good but the overall waiting to start soured the experience.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elvira had a super welcoming, cozy environment. The service was great and so was the food. Overall great experience and would recommend.

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  10. Mark

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another fantastic meal at Elvira. Fantastic eggplant appetizer, tasty radicchio salad and exceptional pasta that was formerly a special and is now on the regular menu.

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Elvira is rated 4.8 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 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 am–3:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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