Salvatore’s Cucina & Lounge Menu – San Diego, CA

Type : Restaurant

Location : San Diego, CA

Veteran eatery serves refined, carefully sourced Italian fare in a romantic, white-tablecloth space. Based on 469 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge 92101

Address:
750 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101

Phone: (619) 332-3140

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Hours

Friday 5 PM–1 AM
Saturday 5 PM–1 AM
Sunday 10 AM–3 PM, 4–11 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 5–11 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 5–11 PM
Wednesday 5–11 PM
Thursday 5–11 PM

Menu

Dinner Menu
Cozze Marinate
P.E.I. Black Mussels served in a spicy tomato broth with garlic, olive oil, white wine and peperoncino		 $19.00
Frutti Di Mare Alla Griglia
Shrimp, scallops wrapped in speck, potato and asparagus all grilled and served with housemade lemon aioli		 $22.00
Antipasto All’Italiana
Prosciutto & melon, caprese, salami, olives and cheese		 $20.00
Varietà Mista Di Bruschette
Four delicious bruschette: Two with diced tomato and basil, two with Shrimp, arugula, garlic, and shaved parmigiano		 $15.00
Polpettine Di Manzo
We gave in to your requests. Housemade all Certified Angus Beef meatballs in a slow cooked marinara sauce		 $17.00
Insalata Mista
Assorted fresh greens, tomato, cucumber and carrot topped with crumbled goat cheese in our house dressing		 $14.00
Insalata Di Caprese Con Burrata
Local farmer’s market heirloom tomatoes with fresh creamy burrata cheese, accented with extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil and imported dried Italian oregano		 $18.00
Insalata D’Inverno
Arugula, Belgian endive, fresh oranges, dried tart cherries and toasted hazelnuts in a citrus vinaigrette		 $16.00
Insalata Di Cesare
The classic salad, served with croutons and parmigiano cheese		 $14.00
Zuppa Del Frantoio
Olive press soup. Borlotti beans, slowly simmered vegetables, country bread, herbs and sharp Tuscan olive oil		 $15.00
Stracciatella Alla Florentina
Traditional tuscan soup made with an egg parmigiana mixture, and spinach, served in a veal broth.		 $15.00
Cannelloni Con Vitello E Carciofi
Housemade cannelloni filled with veal, artichokes and ricotta covered with light béchamel and a touch of tomato and mozzarella		 $19.00
Spaghetti Con Gamberoni, Vongole E Zucchine
Spaghetti pasta tossed with shrimp, clams, julienne zucchini, olive oil and a touch of tomato		 $19.00
Penne Alla Campagnola
rustic dish from the Italian countryside. Penne pasta with sautéed artichokes, zucchini, mushrooms, English peas and prosciutto. Flavored with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil		 $16.00
Lasagna
Our signature dish. Light, moist and delicious		 $19.00
Triangoli Di Gamberi Ed Asparagi
Housemade triangle shaped pasta filled with shrimp, asparagus and ricotta in a velvety rosé sauce		 $19.00
Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia
Another housemade favorite. Ravioli filled with spinach & ricotta and finished with a creamy sage sauce		 $18.00
Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
Spaghetti in a housemade rich meat sauce		 $19.00
Bavette Al Granchio Del Ristorante “Tre Pini”
Named after Raffaella’s friends in Florence. Hot and spicy linguine pasta with crab meat in a smooth rosé sauce		 $19.00
Capellini Al Pomodoro
Angel-hair pasta in a marinara sauce with diced tomatoes and basil		 $16.00
Papa Sisto
Named after Pope Sixtus IV. Fettuccine pasta in a creamy white sauce with housemade sausage, speck, and a dusting of fontina, parmigiano and mozzarella cheeses		 $19.00
Scaloppine Al Limone
Thinly pounded medallions of the finest veal loin, sautéed in a silky lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of fresh vegetables		 $40.00
Scaloppine Del Re
Fit for a king. Thinly pounded veal loin medallions breaded with a mix of soft fresh breadcrumbs, black truffle and speck finished in a fondo Bruno brandy sauce. Served with a side of fresh vegetables		 $43.00
Ossobuco Con Risotto
Simply the best. Slowly braised veal shank served over a bed of saffron risotto and topped with an exquisite porcini mushroom sauce.		 $50.00
Filetto Alle Erbe Aromatiche
An 8 oz. certified Angus filet mignon grilled to order and served with a sauce of aromatic herbs, balsamic vinegar and a light touch of cream. Served with a side of farm fresh vegetables.		 $46.00
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of fresh vegetables.		 $36.00
Scampi Al Pinot Grigio
Succulent scampi in a pinot grigio, garlic and butter sauce served alongside linguini with spicy marinara.		 $38.00
Pesce Del Giorno
Fresh fish of the day. Ask for today’s preparation.
Wine List
Villa Sandi, Prosecco, Treviso, Veneto $35.00
La Spinetta, Bricco Quaglia, Moscato D’ Asti, ’12 $55.00
Schramsberg, Blanc De Blanc, ’09 $75.00
Taittinger Á Remis, Brut La Francaise $95.00
Perrier Jouët, Grand Brut $100.00
Taittinger, Comtes De Champagne, Blanc Des Blancs, ’05 $350.00
Jordan, Russian River Valley, ’12 $75.00
Dutton Goldfield, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley, ’12 $75.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Les Pierres, Sonoma Valley, ’11 $90.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, ’12 $55.00
Kistler, Les Noisetiers, Sonoma Coast, ’12 $105.00
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley, ’12 $55.00
Hall, Savignon Blanc, Napa Valley, ’13 $50.00
Soave Classico, Monte Carbonare, ’11 $65.00
Arneis, Ceretto, Blangé Langhe, Piedmont, ’11 $50.00
Chardonnay, Antinori, Bramito Del Cervo, Umbria, ’12 $50.00
Chardonnay, Planeta, Sicily, ’09 $90.00
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Salviano Di Salviano, Umbria, ’11 $60.00
Chardonnay, Grechetto, Antinori, Cervaro Della Sala, Umbria, ’11 $110.00
Gavi, Broglia, La Meirana, Piedmont, ’13 $50.00
Orvieto Classico Superiore, Salviano, Umbria, ’10 $40.00
Pinot Grigio, Terlan, Alto Adige, ’13 $50.00
Pinot Grigio, Torre Di Luna, Venezie, ’13 $35.00
Vermentino, La Spinetta, Tuscany, ’11 $48.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Terlan, Quarz, Alto Adige, ’10 $120.00
Antica, Townsend Vineyard, Antinori, Napa Valley, ’09 $215.00
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Wetzel Family Estate, ’12 $48.00
Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, ’10 $150.00
Pine Ridge Vineyards, Napa Valley, ’09 $95.00
Hess, Allomi Vineyard, Napa Valley, ’11 $70.00
Jordan, Sonoma County, ’10 $125.00
Kathryn Hall, Napa Valley, ’07 $260.00
Kathryn Hall, Napa Valley, ’09 $240.00
Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley, ’11 $95.00
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis, Napa Valley, ’11 $130.00
Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, 08 $165.00
M By Michael Mondavi, Napa Valley, ’07 $370.00
Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley, ’08 $150.00
Benziger, Sonoma, ’12 $45.00
Hall, Napa Valley, ’11 $60.00
Flora Springs, Napa Valley, ’12 $48.00
Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley, ’11 $135.00
Provenance, Napa Valley, ’10 $60.00
Stag’s Leap, Napa Valley, ’11 $65.00
La Merika, Central Coast, ’12 $45.00
Emeritus, Hallberg Ranch, Russian River Valley, ’12 $80.00
Dutton Goldfield, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley, ’12 $65.00
Foley, Santa Rita Hills, ’11 $75.00
Sequana, Dutton Ranch, Green Valley Of Russian River Valley, ’10 $80.00
DuMOL, Russian River Valley, ’11 $135.00
Kistler, Sonoma Coast, ’12 $135.00
The Federalist, Dueling Pistols, Dry Creek Valley, ’10
Zinfandel, Syrah		 $70.00
Syrah, Austin Hope, Paso Robles, ’11 $80.00
Syrah, DuMOL, Russian River Valley, ’08 $95.00
Seghesio, Sonoma County, ’12 $50.00
Ravenswood, Barricia, Sonoma Valley, ’09 $70.00
The Federalist, Visionary, Dry Creek Valley, ’10 $65.00
Sledgehammer, North Coast, ’10 $40.00
Feudi Di San Gregorio, Serpico, Campania, ’03 $175.00
Terredora Dipaolo, Taurasi, Campania, ’08 $90.00
Le Salette, La Marega, ’10 $145.00
Masi, Costasera, Veneto, ’09 $120.00
Masi, Mazzano, Veneto, ’01 $240.00
Masi, Classico, ’85 $625.00
Ceretto, Asij, ’10 $80.00
La Spinetta, Vigneto Starderi, ’04 $250.00
Michele Chiarlo, Reyna, ’10 $75.00
Produttori, ’09 $70.00
Produttori, Pora, ’08 $115.00
La Spinetta, Langhe Nebbiolo “Baby Starderi” ’10 Declassified $75.00
Casa Vinicola, Bruno Giacosa, Santo Stefano, ’09 $380.00
Batasiolo, Sovrana, ’10 $50.00
Casa Vinicola, Bruno Giacosa, 12 $80.00
Michele Chiarlo, Le Orme, ’11 $40.00
La Spinetta, Ca’ Di Pian, ’10 $60.00
Fontanafredda, Serralunga D’Alba, ’08 $100.00
La Spinetta, Campè, ’08 $295.00
Michele Chiarlo, Tortoniano, ’08 $115.00
Prunotto, Bussia, ’04 $360.00
Antinori, Pian Delle Vigne, ’08 $160.00
Biondi – Santi, ’01 $475.00
Fossacolle, ’07 $140.00
Gaja, Pieve Santa Restituta, ’05 $350.00
Tenuta Il Poggione, ’07 $160.00
Tenute Silvio Nardi, ’08 $150.00
La Poderina, Poggio Banale, ’04 $165.00
Ciacci Piccolomini D’Aragona, 07 $145.00
Tenute Silvio Nardi, ’12 $62.00
Marchese Antinori, Riserva, ’09 $90.00
Castello Di Volpaia, Riserva, ’10 $66.00
Le Corti, Principe Corsini, Chianti Classico, ’11 $54.00
Nozzole, Riserva, ’11 $55.00
Rocca Delle Macìe, Riserva, ’09 $55.00
Ruffino, Ducale Gold, Riserva, ’08 $95.00
Marchesi Antinori, Badia A Passignano, Riserva, ’08 $115.00
Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi, Nipozzano, Vecchie Viti, ’11 $80.00
Donnafugata, Mille E Una Notte, Sicily, ’08 $190.00
Feudo Maccari, Saia, Sicily, ’10 $65.00
Antinori, Guado Al Tasso, ’10
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot		 $250.00
Antinori, Tignanello, ’11
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc		 $195.00
Brancaia, Il Blu, ’05
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon		 $160.00
Campo Al Mare, ’10
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc		 $75.00
Castello Banfi, Cum Laude, ’10
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah		 $80.00
Frescobaldi & Mondavi, Luce, ’04
Merlot, Sangiovese		 $165.00
Gaja, Ca’Marcanda, Magari, ’10
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc		 $195.00
Rocca Delle Macie, Ser Gioveto, ’08
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon		 $115.00
Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, “Baby Sassicaia” ’10
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese		 $115.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Crognolo, “Oreno’s Little Brother” ’11
Sangiovese, Merlot		 $95.00
Antinori, Il Bruciato, “Guado Al Tasso Vineyards” ’12
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah		 $70.00
Villa Cafaggio, Cortaccio, ’03 $260.00
Villa Cafaggio, Cortaccio, ’04
Cabernet Sauvignon		 $275.00
Villa Cafaggio, San Martino, ’04
Sangiovese		 $225.00
Tenuta Di Nozzole, Il Pareto, ’03
Cabernet Sauvignon		 $250.00
Tenuta Dell’Ornellaia, Ornellaia, ’11
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot		 $450.00
Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, ’09
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc		 $525.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’01 $500.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’03 $475.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’05 $450.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’06 $375.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’07 $350.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’10 $250.00
Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno, ’11
’01 – ’07 Merlot, Cabernte Sauvignon, Sangiovese, ’10 – ’11 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot		 $240.00
Folonari, TorCalvano, ’10 $60.00
Fattoria Del Cerro, Antica Chiusina, 05 $95.00
Gaja, Darmagi, Piedmont, ’98 $775.00
Gaja, Darmagi, Piedmont, ’00
Cabernet Sauvignon		 $700.00
Totcicoda, Tomaresca, Salento, ’12
Primitivo		 $45.00
Barrua, Sardegna, ’06 $105.00
Barrua, Sardegna, ’09
Carignano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot		 $100.00
Tenuta San Leonardo, Trentino, ’04
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot		 $175.00
Salviano, Solideo Di Salviano, Umbria, ’08
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot		 $115.00
Vitiano, Umbria, ’11
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese		 $35.00
Rapido Red, Puglia, ’13
Sangiovese		 $35.00
Happy Hour Menu
Tre Panini Piccolin
Kobe beefsliders, Pancetta & onion aioli, house dried tomato, Gorgonzola		 $8.00
Polipetti
Braised octopus, fingerling potatoes, melted leeks, micro arugula, lemon E.V.O.O.		 $8.00
Scampi
Baby shrimp, cherry tomatoes, white wine, butter, garlic, toasted ciabatta		 $7.00
Funghi Al Forno
Maitake mushrooms, Gorgonzola cream, Parmigiano, breadcrumbs,toasted ciabatta		 $6.00
Bruschette
(Your choice of 2) Traditional, Pear & Arugula, Strawberry Balsamic, Shrimp & Arugula, Anchovy, House cured Salmon		 $5.00
Mortadella
Capicola
Prosciutto
Speck
Dry Salami
Pecorino
Reggiano
Boschetto
Holey Cow
Midnight Moon
Budweiser $4.00
Stella Artois $4.00
St. Pauli Girl $4.00
Shock Top $4.00
Becks Non-Alcoholic $4.00
Umbrian Blend Vitiano $6.00
Sangiovese -Ali $6.00
Pinot Grigio -Torre Di Luna $6.00
Falanghina Feudi Di San Gregorio $6.00
Prosecco Villa Sandi $6.00
Jack Daniel’sWhiskey
Skyy Vodka
Bacardi Silver Rum
Beefeater Gin
Sauza Blue Tequila
Raynal French Brandy
Johnny Walker Red Scotch

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: opentable.com

Reviews

Dray Scott
Came here to celebrate my birthday weekend last month and I’m so glad that I did. I specifically came here because I follow @whatericacraves on IG . She’s a well known San Diego foodie and said that it was one of the most impressive brunches that she’s ever had and she definitely wasn’t lying. The garlic knots, the drinks, the steak & eggs, the overall presentation, the music….everything was spot on! The service was amazing and they made sure that I was taken care of throughout the entire time that I was there. Very easy to find parking if you go on Sunday, and I recommend sitting outside!! I would love to come back here with my close family or a big group of friends. The vibe was very lush, just how I like it

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Micah Weesner
Salvatore’s is a modern take on Italian fare, with creative drinks and a modern environment. If you’re looking to seat more than a few guests, I recommend getting a reservation (they’re on OpenTable) and planning ahead of time. I ordered their Vodka Rigatoni, and it was cooked flawlessly. For an appetizer, try the corn salad for a fresher takes on street corn. Lastly, I ordered their Old Fashioned, which came in a flask that I got to keep! This is an excellent pick for a downtown date night.

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Salem Robertson
Amazing experience here. Absolutely amazing and quick service. Staff was very friendly. Even had some stop so I could finish taking my photo before they crossed. The food was amazing and very tasty. Fire dancer was very cool to see. The lighting and music gave a chill – club atmosphere. The drinks were absolutely beautiful.

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Mary Brown
The fried olives with ricotta and honey were amazing. Swordfish was well prepared with sweet beets and bright tomatoes. The mushroom pasta with peas was rich and creamy. Wine list was mediocre. Dessert was nothing to write home about. After dinner drink menu was non-existent. Bizarre, loud music hammering over the loudspeaker was extremely annoying. Service was lacking, considering the prices. This place doesn’t know what it wants to be. While parts of it were definitely fine dining (appetizers and entrees alone were 5 stars), other parts were trying too hard to be a night club/pick-up joint. Recommend dining on the patio or getting appetizers and entrees to go. Had to lower my rating due to ambience, service, dessert and lack of digestifs, given the price.

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Leyli Lujan
So much fun! They had good music, drinks, and a belly/fire dancer for entertainment

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Misty Lopez
Highly Recommend …

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Alexandra Tee
I just went here for my 25th birthday. This restaurant is gorgeous! The food was 10/10. We ordered the mushroom pasta it was divine. We also had the prosciutto arugula pizza so good and the rib eye special obviously was to die for! The staff at this place are so sweet, couldn’t have asked for better service. Salvatore’s really made my night special!

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John S
Real cool place, with great food. The wait staff were very attentive and made sure to check on us while we were there. My wife ordered wine and I ordered an espresso martini and it was great.

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yeraldy bravo
Had a reservation around 11:45am today under a friends name. We got there on time and we’re seated at a booth to the left. There was already water at the table so we served ourselves and started browsing the menu. 20 minutes passed by and not one server came up to us offering any other beverage or appetizer. The restaurant was decently full and there was atleast 4-5 servers by the bar chatting away. We had to the leave the restaurant due to the fact that we had a reservation and yet we got ignored for a full 20 minutes maybe even more. Not even a apology was given when we got up and left. horrible service

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Kerri
Such a cute little spot. Rigatoni and tiramisu were both phenomenal. Mocktail was also very good. I’ll be back.

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