One of the best dinners and experiences I've ever had! My friends and I went for dinner and from the moment we walked in, the warm, inviting ambiance set the tone and is the perfect balance of elevated and comfortable. The drinks were amazing, especially the pornodivo! We got a few appetizers (trio bruschetta, pane di casa and lamb lollipops) and they were very flavorful and plated beautifully. We also got some of their pastas and the tonnarelli cacio e pepe and cheese wheel pasta stood out. They were so so good! We finished with dessert, which was the perfect balance of flavors and sweetness. The service was also stellar and everyone was so friendly and accommodating! Roman Wolves is a must visit if you're looking for amazing Italian food, great drinks and a beautiful atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! read more

Roman Wolves - Pornodivo drinks - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Luca was AMAZING! He is the best and we had the best time at Roman Wolves because of him! Highly recommend:) read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Legit the best Italian in SD. Definitely one you need to visit when coming to Little Italy.

I love the decor here! I've been here twice now- once for happy hour and for an event so far. For happy hour, we shared the calamari and pinsa caprese, and also got a few drinks. I also had to get their cheese wheel pasta! The pinsa was really fresh and delicious. For our entree, we opted for the Filetto di Manzo, which is a grilled filet mignon. It was beautifully presented and beef was tender. The pasta was also flavorful. For dessert, I wanted to try the maritozzi, which was creamy and delicious. read more

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So we made a reservation for inside but it ended up being a so nice we asked to sit outside. The hostess sat us in a breezeway at the world's smallest table. We asked to move to a 4 top in a 85% empty restaurant and she really was unnerved by it. She eventually allowed us to move. They brought lovely chips with toppings to start. Crispy and not too salty. We started with drinks. My friend got the Remus. It was bright and refreshing. 10/10. I got the Romantini. It was perfection. They both came with little inspiring messages. Next we ordered the lamb lollipops. They were served with a arugula salad. The temperature was a little more than I normally eat lamb, but still juicy and delicious. We ordered the carbonara. Delicious and eggy, exactly how a carbonara should be. For the main we ordered the barazino. It's a dramatic plating and served with a large amount of bright veggies. We did find 2 stray pin bones so be careful. We ended with the tiramisu. It was not the best. Dry and the cream was very heavy. They had put a lot of cocoa powder on the top that made it feel even drier. Service was really good. Attentive but not overwhelming. The table settings were beautiful in their simplicity. They do have very poorly cared for plants bordering the patio which attracted lots of bugs. read more

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First time diner to Roman Wolves. I frequent others which are considered the top Italian Restaurants in SD. But, Ive heard the hype and figured it was time to give it a try. Greeted and quickly seated inside by a friendly staff member. First thing I noticed was its was very loud inside. The acoustics are not good. Voices travel and seem to amplify. We had a hard time hearing staff asking about water preference. The restaurant is small/quant with nice decor. We were quickly greeted by our server Ashlin. I noticed she bent down when speaking with us so we could hear each other. Ashlin was amazing all night and service was outstanding by all, but Ashlin was genuinely friendly and gave us drink advice which was spot on. We ordered a Remus (spicy) and it was a great drink. For appetizer we had Fiori Di Zucca - Stuffed Squash Blossoms which were nothing extraordinary but good. I dont recommend this at a price point of $21 for THREE small stuffed blossoms. The two entrees were Ravioli di Granchio (crab stuffed) and Salmone Al Mango. Both of these dishes were tasty but the Ravioli were thin w very little crab stuffing. And at the price point $32 for six ravioli is high. The Salmone was very well cooked and the Risotto was perfectly cooked and delicious. I would order this again. Be aware they add a 4.90% IFL charge to the total bill. I am not a fan of hidden costs and feel it should be added to the prices of the menu items. I understand its for the employees, just add it to the menu prices. If you want a quiet romantic Italian spot, I suggest you go elsewhere due to the noise level. You literally have to raise your voice to be heard across the table. But if want a place with great service with an electric atmosphere give Roman Wolves a shot. read more

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RETURN visit to try out the Happy Hour ....greeted and seated by FABRIZIO ...love that he explained each menu item..and we ordered almost half of them... authentic flavors and hearty portions....! read more

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Stopped by in Little Italy while waiting for our friends to land at the airport and popped in for a quick happy hour. We tried the martinis, specialty cocktails, and a charcuterie board. The martinis were delicious, and the charcuterie board was abundant with a great selection--definitely one of the best I've had in Little Italy. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made our visit even better. The ambiance is modern, romantic, and elevated, making it a lovely spot to unwind. We can't wait to return with friends and family! read more

Roman Wolves - Specialty Cocktails Martini and Porodivo - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We chose this place for my celebration of ArtWalk weekend. It was Sunday night and it's pretty busy here. We love the atmosphere, and the service is really impressive, our waiter Kyle is very friendly, patient and sweet, we liked him a lot. We ordered some drinks, wine and cocktail. We had fried calamari as appetizer, a Caesar salad and a carbonara pasta. I have to say, the carbonara pasta probably the best I've ever had. The calamari and Caesar salad are nice as well, I'll recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a date night or some type of celebrations. read more

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Che buono! We popped in one night for an impromptu dinner and were seated immediately. I got the Pappardelle Ragu di Roma while my friend went with the Spaghetti Carbonara. Everything was absolutely delish! The Pappardelle Ragu di Roma featured wide ribbon pasta, ground beef, and Italian sausage ragu. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for! While I'm usually a red sauce gal, the Spaghetti Carbonara might have converted me. It was honestly some of the best Carbonara I've ever had. It was rich and creamy, yet not overly so. Oh! They also give you complimentary potato chips topped with parmesan and a white cream sauce. I've personally never seen this before! Being a savory snack fanatic, I absolutely loved these! read more

Roman Wolves - Pappardelle Ragu di Roma - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Very good drinks! Service was amazing Very nice vibe for a girls night or date night. read more

Roman Wolves - LUCIUS SPRITZ - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

My husband enjoyed a lovely dinner at Roman Wolves last night! The service was stellar, super friendly and attentive. The spritz was incredible and refreshing. The burrata was delicious! The flatbread was great. The burrata was really good (not amazing). It felt like every table was celebrating a birthday (including me!) and the whole place would chime in and sing happy birthday. They gave me a birthday cannoli that was delicious! Would definitely recommend this place. There were babies, young couples, families, everyone welcome! read more

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We had an amazing experience at Roman Wolves. We ordered the Spaghetti Carbonara and the cheese wheel pasta, and both dishes were absolutely delicious, rich, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. For dessert, we tried the bombolini, which were outstanding and the perfect way to end the meal. Everything from start to finish was spot on. Our server, Jason, was amazing! He did a great job explaining the different dishes and recommending some of the best options on the menu, which really enhanced the experience. The decor inside the restaurant is also beautiful--stylish, warm, and very inviting. Highly recommend Roman Wolves if you're looking for excellent Italian food and great service in San Diego. read more

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For pasta, Roman Wolves was a beautiful dinner party experience and very welcoming for our visiting friends. The hostess seated us in a nice, intimate booth of clamshell sofas and were patient when we took some time deciding (our group had staggered arrivals), and introduced the cheese wheel pasta and seafood special. The cheese wheel pasta is a good amount of food for sharing and during preparation here they bring the wheel to table side and you watch the Parmesan get torched and your pasta tossed. Seafood special was likewise just as hearty, the seafood not overcooked, and very tomato-rich. I enjoyed the Artichoke Ravioli- delicious, generously plated in pasta sauce. The pesto flavor they have is similar between the ravioli cream and the cheese wheel special. The texture of the shell is just right. Overall my friends and I are very happy we chose Roman Wolves and look forward to having more Italian in our rotation. Thank you to the staff for seamless service. read more

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What a terrific meal in Little Italy. The restaurant was charming, the service was stellar and the food delicious. Shared the Caesar salad, had the Gnocchi special and the shrimp and pasta which were perfectly cooked. Highly recommend read more

Roman Wolves - Entrees - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Service - had a reservation for 9 on a Saturday night and was seated right away. Kyle, our server, was great and super helpful and attentive throughout. Apps - ordered the calamari, oxtail meatballs and mozzarella in carrozza. Calamari was best I've had in a while, perfectly cooked with tasty and slightly smoky aioli. We wanted to get the zucchini blossoms but seemed pricey for the amount we'd get but we'll try it the next time. Drinks - every cocktail was great! Pornodivo had a prosecco shot on the side you could drink separate or mix in. Limoncello spritz, spicy marg, and espresso martini all good reviews at the table. Food - I ordered the seafood pasta special and loved how much it came with. Everything was fresh and for a large party the food came out fast too. Space - cute decor, dim lights for vibes. bar space, tables for small and big groups with one larger booth for probably 10ish at the end of the restaurant as well. read more

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Tried this place and loved it! Pretty sure they are fairly new in the area. Food is delicious, service is great and the vibe inside is chill and elegant. I fell in love with the Margarita pizza because its sooo good!! Lol They have a nice cocktail menu as well! Definitely a must try! JB approved! read more

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An incredible birthday dinner where I felt I was truly dining with the Romans, Roman Wolves deserves its hype! From the food, to the ambiance, to the service, everything was impeccable. They brought me a mini champagne flute for my birthday immediately once we were sat which was such a little treat. The cocktails were delicious if you like a sweet drink. The bread was herby and fresh with some fun and delicious dips to accompany it. The pasta were truly the star of the show though. Pillowy soft gnocchi with creamy vodka sauce had me loving every bite, and the incredibly rich and fresh parpadelle ragu had layers of flavor that were incredible. Just as we couldn't take another bite, they finished us off with a tiramisu on the house for my birthday which was light, flavorful, and a great way to end the night. Thank you Roman Wolves for a wonderful birthday dinner! read more

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So our Uber driver misunderstood which Italian restaurant we wanted and dropped us off at Roman Wolves so we decided to stay. Happiest of accidents. Our server Jason (with the ascot, lol), was seriously amazing. His recommendations were spot on for each of us and he was enormously entertaining. Everyone besides me opted for the chef's cheese wheel which turned out to be our party's favorite. I opted for the gnocchi with the pink vodka sauce and a mocktail Jason recommended which were fabulous as well. Appetizers were the truffle fries (amazing) with an order of calamari (equally good). Lastly we got a piece of the tiramisu, which was perfectly made and a nice end cap to the meal. Again, this place didn't even show up on Yelp when looking for Italian type food so I'm glad we were dropped off on accident. Also, props to Jason again. 5 start service. read more

Roman Wolves - Mocktail recommended by our server Jason. Can't remember the name. - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Cheese wheel pasta tonight ROCKED MY WORLD, and I don't say that lightly!! Flavor changes nightly so call ahead and see if this one's available. SERVICE, completely on point! Thanks to Fabrizio, Eden, and Jason, couldn't have felt more welcomed. Pinsa was a surprise. Seeing it more and more now in America, but still difficult to find. It's so much better than pizza -you won't feel weighed down after eating. Was one of my favorites in Italy, and now it's here, in Little Italy...LOVE THIS NEIGHBORHOOD! Fiori di Zucca (squash blossoms) were stuffed with cheese, just like everywhere else around here, but these were on a pepper sauce that separates them from all the others. Yum! Polpette (ox meatballs) are great for meat lovers and anyone on Keto. Not as tender as beef meatballs at nearby restaurants, and didn't taste like ox, but at least it wasn't gamey. It's the one item I probably won't order again, but only because I'll want more room for pasta. Calamari was good but nothing to write home about. If you like calamari, order it. But it's really the cheese wheel pasta and pinsa that make this restaurant a destination. As for the ambiance, it's cozy, clean, and with quality decor -truly appreciate the heavy chairs that aren't easily tipped over. It's dimly lit at night, which makes it romantic, but the noise level makes it difficult to hear one another. Come on dates when you're not interested in conversing (wink wink), LOL. read more

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Not at all sure what the hype is about this place. We were a party of four on a Saturday night. We sat outside. There were plenty of tables and heaters to keep us cozy. Our server Kyle was very nice and helpful. Unfortunately the food was just ok. We ordered the arugula salad and the artichoke appetizer to start. Both dishes were perfectly fine but definitely nothing to rave about. For our mains2 of us shared the cheese wheel, then we added the chicken and the mussels special. Again everything was five but nothing at all worth raving about. There are plenty of excellent italian restaurants in San Diego- think Piattis and buonapetito for two. This place is just not at that level. read more

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Service was amazing, out waitress was super nice and gave great recommendations!! Food was delicious, definitely a great spot especially for groups. Food came out so quickly, which was great since we were dropping a friend off at the airport. Would come back. read more

Roman Wolves - lava cake and tiramisu - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Guys this spot was so so good. Came here with my wife and 5 yo daughter. Started with the oxtail stuffed zucchini flowers, OH MY LORD. So good and light! Then my daughter had a huge bowl of pappardelle al ragù which she slammed. Then my wife had the carbonara and i had the salmon. Everything was so delicious and delicately cooked - nothing was dry or over done. Excellent wait staff, drinks were strong and tasty. Flawless victory! read more

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Came for restaurant week so we tried their $40 per person deal (app, entree and dessert). The service and ambiance get 5 stars - love the decor and overall vibe. Apps - the mozzarella 'triangles' were fantastic with the pesto but the calamari was a bit underwhelming and kind of dry. Out of the two entrees we tried their pasta was the best! Loved the cream sauce - the sage added great flavor! The chicken and potatoes were alright - not bad my any means but nothing special. Desserts knocked it out of the park. If you like tiramisu and cannolis this is a great spot to satisfy your sweet tooth. Overall I'd come back and try some more menu options - this is a good date night spot! read more

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The food tasted like I was back in Rome! But the weather wasn't as sweltering, and the wine stayed colder. Our server Luca was wonderful! So attentive and friendly, and the food was amazing. We had the pizza Diavola, artichoke hearts, carbonara and the branzino. The guanciale on the dishes was incredible. Obsessed!! read more

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I was blown away by the starter ciao e pepe chips, honestly I asked for 3 more. The perfect crunch and something different since most Italian places offer bread. Not mad about it. Must have. They have this perfect shareable plate, calamari, artichoke, bruschetta and some cheese balls. I mean honestly this alone was already so delicious and helped us get by until our food came out. I had the cheese wheel of the day, I mean super cool experience to see that being made in front of you. Had broccoli with a perfect crunch to it. Not too soft and very flavorful. Ravioli, stuffed with crab in a pink sauce with those Roma tomatoes. Very delicious. This place is kid friendly and my son wanted pizza our server went above and beyond to provide us with a delicious cheese only pasta. Lastly, the spaghetti carbonara, lots of flavor great portion. Aside from heavy on the salt in the plates. I will say, our drinks, the interior design and our server was absolutely amazing. Can't ever go wrong with an espresso martini (ROMANTINI) , house cab or Lucius Spritz. Our server was experienced and had the best recommendations from the menu, constantly coming to our table to see if we needed anything. I forgot his name, but please give him credit. We basically called him Jeremiah, from The summer I turned pretty haha. Will definitely be back for the chips, the drinks and the great customer service. read more

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Great food, friendly staff. The wine was good. They treated us well for our anniversary. That would go on our list when we go back to San Diego read more

Came here for my bday. 10/10 recommend! I had the file which was cooked perfectly and my husband had the pasta special which was one of the best white sauce pastas I've honestly ever had. Jason made the experience that much better. Ambiance was giving! Thank you! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

First time coming here & the service was AMAZING ! Jason had great recommendations and literally everything we ordered was good ! We will definitely be back ! Thank you again Jason ! read more

Roman Wolves - Crab Ravioli - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent service - very attentive. Our server, Ashlyn, was full of positive energy and made the meal start off with great vibes. When she had to go for the evening, Toto took over and he was just as good. The ambiance was ok from what we were able to see as where we were seated was extremely dark. All persons had to use their phone flashlights to even see the menu items. We ordered multiple dishes and were very pleased with each - Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, Margherita Pizza, Fritto Misto, the cheese wheel pappardelle, Lamb Lollipops, and multiple drinks. It was plenty of food but all were good. Great meal and very pleased with the service. Sorry for the poor pictures but as you can see, the lighting was poor. Anyhow, it was pleasant meal in Little Italy! read more

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The truffle pasta is literally the best pasta dish I've ever had. My mom loved the salmon. All dishes were loved our last lunch here read more

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This place is a solid 4.5 rating so rounding up to a 5-star. My husband and I enjoyed the place and would come back. That's saying a lot, because my Italian husband is incredibly picky about eating out at Italian restaurants. I did a search of the top restaurants in Little Italy. Roman Wolves popped up, and what really stood out to me was that they had cheese wheel pasta. I've always wanted to try it, which made Roman Wolves an immediate yes for me. I made dinner reservations for 8:30pm on a Saturday night. We were seated at a table by the kitchen. Felt cozy and intimate. Perfect setting for our date night. Service was great. Our food came out in a timely manner, and the wait staff members were cheery and friendly. We shared the oxtail meatballs, Caesar salad, and cheese wheel pasta: - Meatballs were OK. I thought that they were on the salty side. I liked the marinara, which was more tart than it was sweet. - Can't go wrong with the classic Caesar. Love when restaurants include whole slices of fresh anchovies, which I can't get enough of. - Do not let the "MP" (market price) on the cheese wheel pasta scare you away. It was $44 for the plate, but it was honestly worth it. Plus my husband and I split the meal and still took home leftovers. The pasta was the best thing we ate bar none. The rigatoni was nicely al dente, but that creamy cheese sauce was everything! Also the chicken breast slices in the pasta were so tender. Just overall a divine dish. read more

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What a lovely experience at Roman Wolves! Took my family here on a Saturday and very glad we made reservations since they were turning away ppl who didn't have a res. Ordered the trio bruschetta, calamari, stuffed zucchini blossoms , gnocchi alla vodka, lasagna, artichoke ravioli, salmon, and drinks. My family loved the appetizers and their pasta dishes. I personally ordered the cheese wheel pasta. While it's a fun experience to see them mix it, it was a bit too creamy for me. Service was great too - we were able to sit in the patio with our pup. Really enjoyed our experience! read more

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Roman Wolves is one of my favorite places in Little Italy here in San Diego! I got their pasta with ground beef and italian sausage, which was amazing. Their portion sizes are also pretty good, and not too small. Also, we had an amazing waitress and the service was incredible. I sat out on the patio, which was beautifully decorated with flowers and nice tables. I would highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area! read more

Roman Wolves - Homemade sourdough appetizer - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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The service was 10/10! Thank you very much to our waiter (Brad?), for being so accommodating and providing excellent service. We tried the trio bruschetta and the carbonara. Both were delicious! We will have to be back for the cheese wheel special. The ambiance was your typical Saturday night crowd, busy and somewhat loud. Make reservations! We celebrated a birthday and they also brought out a birthday treat! Thank you again. read more

The service was great! We originally booked for inside seating but they let us switch to outside without giving us a hard time! Inside is good for pictures and aesthetically pleasing to look at. We ordered the cheese wheel pasta and they prepared it in front of us! must try for sure. read more

Roman Wolves - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for dinner and had a really nice time. The food was solid, especially the pappardelle bolognese. It was really flavorful and comforting. Drinks were also great. Shoutout to Fabrizio who was awesome. Super friendly and attentive without being over the top. He made the whole experience feel really welcoming. Overall great ambiance with good food and great service. Will definitely be back. read more

The Gnochi was AMAZING!!! Jason was our server and service was 10/10! The meatball was also really good!! read more

Roman Wolves - Gnochi Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Fine, I guess. Super expensive for what you get. Food was good (not great), service was attentive. Ambience... touristy. Decor is kind of hokey. read more

Really great dinner here. The pasta was excellent. We had the pappardelle bolognese and the gnocchi alla vodka and both were really good. The fiori di zucca appetizer was also delicious. Cocktails were great too. But honestly what made the night was Fabrizio. He was super welcoming and made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. You can tell he really cares about people having a good time. We will definitely be coming back. read more