Roman Wolves

Went for a restaurant week and received both the special and regular menus. Disappointed to see that there was essentially no discount for ordering off of the restaurant week menu. The food was very good, but not really amazing. Suppli appetizer was attractive, but all I could taste was the marinara sauce. Salmon was fine; however, the risotto was overpowered with pepper. Tiramisu was very nice, but a tiny portion. All of the staff was super friendly and attentive. We sat outside and the patio walkway was absolutely disgusting. Have they not heard of a thing called “power washing?“ Check out the picture. Would you want to sit next to that during your expensive dinner? And the outdoor seating is super uncomfortable - basically a wooden plank.

I booked a reservation for two on OpenTable and originally expected to be seated at a table, so when we were placed at the bar it was a little disappointing at first. I asked the hostess if there was any possibility to move us, and after checking with the manager, she kindly explained it wasn’t possible. At first, I was hesitant, but I decided to let it go—and I’m actually very glad I did. Sitting at the bar turned out to be the best decision, thanks to our incredible server, Ivan. Ivan was attentive, personable, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we sat down. He had a great balance of professionalism and friendliness that made our experience stand out. He gave thoughtful recommendations on what to order, and every suggestion turned out to be spot on. The food was absolutely delicious, perfectly prepared, and served with great timing, which made the entire dining experience flow smoothly. What really made the night special was Ivan’s service he went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. My partner and I left very happy and already looking forward to coming back. In fact, we’ve decided that next time we’ll be requesting the bar again instead of a table, because Ivan truly made it the highlight of our evening. Kudos to the management for recognizing and keeping someone like Ivan on the team he’s a true gem and represents your restaurant so well. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and one of the best dinners we’ve had in San Diego. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Came in here for our friend's birthday today. We ordered the burrata and the zucchini to start, and our meals were crab ravioli, clam linguine, and black truffle carbonara. The food came out fast, and it was all delicious. Each one of us was equally satisfied. Our server, Jason, was super quick with topping off our wine and our water, and he was just generally very attentive and personable. 10/10 experience, we'll be here again next time we're in Little Italy.

This restaurant is exactly the type of Italian restaurant that should be representing Little Italy. This is the absolute best restaurant I have been to in so long. At first I wasn't sure it would be good as they put us between two tables when the restaurant was pretty empty but the waitress gladly moved us without hesitation when we asked! The waiter who we ordered our food and main drinks from was incredibly nice and gave us all the recommendations without us even asking. The cheese wheel pasta was absolute heaven and the donut for desert was just amazing. The Bruschetta Trio app was SO good too. The whole meal was heaven. Can't wait to go back!

If you like your dinner with a side of barely audible conversation, Roman Wolves is the place. The dining room is packed and buzzing—mostly with couples who may or may not be thrilled that they can’t actually hear each other. The Trio of Bruschetta is a solid icebreaker: everyone picks a favorite and judges each other accordingly (mine was the tomato—classic, no regrets). The Gnocchi alla Vodka is a pleasant surprise—round little pillows that are so light and fluffy you almost forget they’re basically potato dumplings. The Fettucine Alfredo di Roma is exactly what you’d expect if you’ve ever been to Rome, or at least watched a documentary about it. Dessert? Didn’t happen. Not because it didn’t look good, but because pasta is filling and I have limits… kind of. Service was friendly, if a little “blink and you’ll miss them,” but they did remember to tell us to flip the menu over for a bit of strange Roman folklore. The receipt arrives tucked into a book you can sign like a yearbook—because apparently, carbs and nostalgia pair well together. Parking in Little Italy is, as always, a contact sport. Valet a block away worked for us, but judging by the number of late arrivals on Saturday night, it’s a good idea to budget extra time unless you enjoy apologizing to the hostess. Four stars—fun, lively, and carb-heavy… which is really all I want in life.

Amazing. Such delicious Italian food! Our waiter was absolutely lovely and friendly and we sat outside on the patio. It was great people watching. We had cocktails, the mozzarella in carrozza, pappardelle and cioppino. Everything was delicious! Tasted so fresh and well made. It’s definitely a little on the pricey side - came out to about $200 for two of us. But we left full and happy and I would go back again!! The waiter also brought us tiramisu for my husband’s birthday which was so sweet (and so delicious). I loved the vibes of the inside of the restaurant, almost made me a little sad we didn’t sit inside. But it was too nice outside! Highly recommend you eat here if you’re looking for a good place in Little Italy!

I absolutely loved this place! The food was a perfect 10/10. I’d happily drive over six hours just to enjoy another plate of their incredible pasta! I had the Artichoke Ravioli, while my friend ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo—both were absolutely delicious. For our appetizer, we shared the Fritto Misto, a tasty combination of calamari and shrimp. On top of the amazing food, our server was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Can’t wait to come back!

Great happy hour! Amazing food! Best Italian food we’ve had in CA! Attentive staff that really makes you feel at home! Love this place!

Me & my wife had made reservations online, unfortunately I had made a mistake and chose bar seating. We let our server know we thought we had made table reservations & a few moments later they accommodated us to a table. As well the food was amazing, the drinks were made to perfection, and overall their service was a 10/10. I would recommend to anyone around the area, best Italian food there is in San Diego. The creamiest, cheesiest, wheel pasta.

We had such a great time! Gianluca took great care of us, the food was incredible, and the atmosphere made everything feel special. Highly recommend this place!

Decided to try a new restaurant tonight with my girlfriend and it didn't disappoint! Ashlin was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the menu (which we appreciated). To start we tried the suppli and it was delicious! For my entree I got lamb chops and they were very juicy and tender. My girlfriend got the Cacio e Pepe and she loved it! For dessert we got tiramisu (her all time favorite dessert) and she said it was the best she ever had! I'm happy our friend recommended. We will be returning!!

So I came here in my birthday because the reviews were good and they did not disappoint!! Taylor, our server provided phenomenal service and made the night feel extra special. The food was delicious! I got the gnocchi dish and the sauce was perfectly made, the cheese didn't overwhelm it and I could still taste the other aspects of it. The drinks, OH MAN THE DRINKS. I tried three drinks and each one was dangerously made. As in I couldn't taste the alcohol just the flavors of the drink. They were refreshing and bright. Their espresso martini shot tasted just like an iced latte, absolutely blew my mind. Out of all the Tiramisus I've tried in the area this one is definitely top three if not number one ! The vibe of the place was so nice, the darkness of the restaurant was relaxing and I could still see everything around me. Thank you Roman Wolves for an amazing experience.

This restaurant has been many different places in a short 5 years. Roman Wolves is very good. The food is fresh and beautifully plated. We shared the Carciofini Alla Guidea which is a nice presentation of baby artichokes. They were tasty but some of them were overcooked, hard and chewy. As an entree, I had the Salmone Al Mango. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the risotto that was the accompaniment was wonderful. I wish it had more pieces of mango or bigger pieces so there would be more mango flavor. A friend has the cheese wheel pasta which is made table side and was interesting to watch how they did it. I tasted it and it was extremely flavorful. It would be a nice appetizer for a large party so that everyone could try it. This is not a restaurant for 'old eyes'. Most of the tables do not have great lighting and it is very dark. It is a good thing that an iPhone has a great flashlight. It is the only way that I could read the menu. Also, the menu has a poor choice of colors. it is never good have the name of the dish in red with a beige background. So bring someone young to read the menu choices. The service was amazing and the server was very helpful in directing us as to what would be the best choices. He was kind, caring and helpful.

We brought two out-of-town relatives here, and all 4 of us loved the experience! We had the day off on a regular weekday and we dined in for a late lunch/early dinner, so Little Italy and the restaurant were much quieter than usual. Roman Wolves is in the heart of the neighborhood, and the interior of this charming corner restaurant evokes a romantic, classical art atmosphere. Our group shared the bruschette, pinsa (Roman-style flatbread), fiora di zucca, polpette di coda vaccinara, pasta, and a couple of desserts, which included their tortine di mele (apple tart a la mode). Our service was friendly and informative, everything we tried was delightful! I also got a cappuccino but didn't enjoy it as it was pretty bitter, so I didn't drink much of it. If you're in the area and hankering for Italian, Roman Wolves is worth a try!

Luca is amazing! Cappy loves you Luca. The food, service, wine and cocktails were great. The pasta in the cheese wheel was fantastic - very cheesy! the limoncello was tasty and the tiramisu was decadent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Second time here but this time we came to try their happy hour - 5/5 We ordered basically everything on the happy hour menu (minus the calamari) and it was so filling and delicious! The Aperitivo Romano is a sampler of most of the happy hour menu bites so you could just get a few of those to share. The pinsa was also very good! Our server was Jorge and he was great! The only thing is parking is a PITA but it's Little Italy so that's to be expected I think we forgot our sunglasses here but I called the next day and they didn't have them. Jorge took a photo of us and that was the last time we saw the glasses :(

Came here for a bachelorette and was seated at a large table in the back that had lots of space for a group of 12 and lots of food drinks and apps. The restaurant is busy but not too loud and still has attentive service. The drinks were strong and tasty. I ordered a spritz that was larger than the other cocktails and was very refreshing. The truffle fries and the calamari appetizers were crispy and had good flavor. The oysters were okay but I'd pass on those next time. For dinner I ordered the cheese wheel pasta. 5/5 very worth it if you love a cheesy pasta. It was fun seeing them toss it in the cheese wheel. The truffle oil was strong and there's def more pasta than chicken and zucchini, but it was so delicious and I did come for good pasta. I also tried my friends' orders and thought the crab ravioli and the oxtail lasagna were huge hits. The oxtail was melt in your mouth good.

Melting cheese wheel pasta! Neon signs! Desserts with sparklers! Everything here felt like it was created in a lab to be instagrammed. If that's the vibe you're looking for, Roman Wolves will give you the content you seek. Service was really nice and efficient and they were super accommodating to our larger group. The food was solid for me; not spectacular but not bad. I think for a special occasion, this place hits the spot.

At first we were seated towards the end and it felt a bit crowded as one of the servers were in our space to cater to the table next to us, but once we were seated the service was great here, the servers seem well knowledgeable in the culture and the food, they had great energy. Overall vibe is nice, elevated, intimate, great for date night or a night out. The pornstar martini was actually a great drink, a bit sweet, a bit sour, and not too strong. We split a steak and paired it with the tonnarelli gricia romana pasta that was buttery, peppery, and delicious. It was my boyfriend's birthday, which they were aware about but to my surprise they didn't offer any special touch like a candle, or small complimentary dessert. But overall we really enjoyed our time here, it was intimate for our date and the food was so good.

Amazing restaurant--service, food, and ambience. We came here for a bachelorette party with a group of 11 and were seated in a nice booth in the back of the restaurant that was private enough to make it feel special. The servers were friendly and fast. I had the Paccheri Piccanti Ai Gamberi, the pasta with a slightly spicy red sauce, tomatoes, and shrimp. Topped with some parmesan, it was exactly what I was craving and a decent portion. My friends ordered the lasagna, the carbonara, and the cheese wheel truffle, zucchini, and chicken pasta. The cheese wheel was a standout but everything was delicious. Portion sizes definitely varied but overall was a great experience.

Roman wolves is an awesome Italian restaurant in Little Italy. They have a beautiful bar, unique tile flooring, table side cheese wheel, and amazing pastas. They offer a complimentary bowl of potato chips with Cacio e Pepe sauce drizzled on top. It was the perfect amount of rich and salty. For drinks, I ordered a Pompilio which had rum, pineapple, coconut, lemon, and ginger beer. It was refreshing and tasty. I was leaning towards the cheese wheel but the special of the day did not include any meat or seafood so I decided to revisit another time. For the main entree, I ordered a pappardelle ragu di Roma which is the wide pasta with ground beef and Italian sausage and ragu. The pappardelle pasta was cooked correctly and the ground beef Italian sausage ragu made the dish a star. I also tried the ravioli di granchio which is crab stuffed with cherry tomato pink vodka sauce. The crab ravioli was cooked perfectly and the pink vodka sauce was creamy and tasty. The atmosphere was lively and the servers were normal, nothing above the ordinary. They do charge a 3.9% hospitality fee. I'd come back to try other dishes including the cheese wheel pasta

This was a really nice restaurant and we enjoyed our meal all around. We sat at the bar and our service was excellent the whole night (server was Lucky and they were great). We started our meal with some delicious and refreshing cocktails and a great bowl of mussels. We opted for the cacio e pepe in the parm wheel and it was delicious and (obviously) very rich. We paired that with some sautéed broccolini and it was a great meal overall. We ended our meal with some gelato as well as an espresso martini and sambuca. A great meal all around!

Went here in a Saturday night. It was hopping. Luca was our waiter, great service. We had calamari for starters and clam pasta and rigatoni with ragu for the main dish. We had tiramisu for dessert. We had cocktails and red wine (puglia) with the meal. Great experience.

Rolled into roman wolves for happy hour and it was a really solid experience. Intimate, elevated, and sleek all come to mind when you enter. A well curated space smack dab in the middle of a very toursity area. Although, it looks like a lot of tourists get weeded out by other restaurants which is nice. The bar tenders were great, I sat at the bar but was not imbibing which they were very respectful of. Both bartenders were happy to chat it up and check in frequently. I had some calamari and carbonara. The calamari was great. Light, crispy, airy, and salty. Everything you could ever need in a nice spread of calamari. The carbonara was solid as well. A rich yellow sauce bastes the thin pasta that has chunks of guanicle littered throughout. A healthy distribution of cracked black pepper adds some solid texture and flavor. Super creamy, and not too heavy. A super solid carbonara at a solid price point. Overall, a really solid dining experience at a cool space.

This place had a cute vibe, our waiter had a cool and authentic accent. The seating was really cute and intimate. Our meal was very satisfying. However, I don't think our cheese wheel was hot enough.

Came to Roman Wolves after seeing the cheese wheel pasta - I just had to try it! We made reservations which is smart because it did get pretty busy at dinner time. The dining hall is modern upscale but tends to get loud so it's not exactly the ambiance to have a nice conversation. We shared 3 dishes, the bruschetta, the ox tail meatballs, and the cheese wheel pasta of the day. The bruschetta came first featuring 3 varieties - a classic garlic rubbed fresh tomatoes, a prosciutto walnut and ricotta, and a roasted artichoke and pesto. Truth be told, don't mess with the classic because *chefs kiss* a little goes a long way! When it came to the meatballs, it was interesting how you still got the texture of ox tail from it. It was tender, silky, and just a bit chewy. The tomato sauce was also really tasty but I wish it was accompanied by actual bread instead of crostini. That sauce deserved to be scooped up! As for the main event, it did not disappoint. We got the tableside service with the cheese scrapes and the torch show. The pasta of the night was a paccheri pasta tossed in vodka sauce with chicken and zucchini. It was super tasty and the pasta was cooked perfectly! All in all, the meal was delicious! I would definitely recommend this place to friends!

Came here for a bachelorette, and it was packed! We were lucky to snag a res for 11 people on a Saturday night We tried a few different pastas: - cheese wheel pasta (ours came with chicken and zucchini, and MP was $42). The flavor was nice and truffle and sauce was very cheesy - lasagna - this was my favorite of the night! The oxtail was very rich and fatty, so hard to eat too much of it - carbonara - this felt pretty standard to me

TL;DR: Great happy hour, fun ambiance, friendly staff Came for a spur of the moment happy hour and was not disappointed! For $25, a pizza and a bottle of wine was a great deal! The pizza crust had the perfect bite to it and loved the freshness of the ingredients The additional bites we ordered included the charcuterie board and meatballs - decent The espresso martini was well-balanced Will definitely be back for Happy Hour again! Cheers, Roman Wolves!

Great happy hour with very kind and accommodating staff. Spacious restaurant so would be a good spot for large parties.

I tried both the gnocchi and the cheese wheel pasta with truffle and both were so good! Of course I got a Caesar salad on the side and it was perfectly dressed. The bruschetta was better than the suppli in my opinion. Cute patio and inside decor. Service was very attentive but it did take a while for the pasta to come out so I was glad we weren't in a rush.

Enjoyed dining here very much. Roman Wolves is a buzzy new Italian place that has taken over Cafe Gratitude's old space and is packed. Parking: absolutely sucks on a weekend night. 1/5. Ditto traffic in Little Italy on a Sat. night with street closures. Service: 5/5. Giacomo was a fabulous server, kind and efficient. Oscar was a terrific busser, and everyone else bringing things to table or refilling water were extremely nice. Very hospitable! Ambiance (outside): 5/5. Indoors is much more hectic and loud - but they have a really nice little area outside for seating. A gazillion times better than the sidewalk patios over on India Street, where people are jostling into you. It's pretty quiet here, and there's foliage separating the tables from passersby. Nice music soundtrack. Thumbs up for the sidewalk seating. Wine: 4.5/5: If I'm spending $18/glass, I don't want it to be meh. The Corte Alla Flora Montepulciano was quite yummy. Food: 4/5 overall. Appetizers were the least impressive. --Mozzarella in Carrozza: this place's concept is upscale Roman food. This was a pretty straightforward rendering of how they do it in Jersey. Similar taste to mozzarella sticks. --"Roman style pinse" flatbread. This was not bad - but we've been going to Tavola Nostra - and their Roman style pinse is off the hook. This looked like a regular round neopolitan pizza, with thicker crust and much busier toppings. I didn't hate it - but I wouldn't recommend to anyone to come here just for this. Salad: my sweetie got the Mediterranea and really liked it. Some people were hating on the salads in reviews - this was large and fresh. Entrees: yum! Now we're talking! --My sweetie got the Pollo alla Romana and loved it. I tasted the mashed potatoes on the plate: perfectly seasoned! Yum. --I got the salmone frescati. I feel like I'm having the same dishes everywhere and this was unique. Very tasty pea/asparagus risotto, with pistachio crusted salmon in a yummy sauce. The risotto was not quite al dente, but I'm good with soft risotto - and the flavors were great. Ate up every morsel. Dessert: --My sweetie ordered the Tartufo, described as a chocolate and pistachio gelato ball, wrapped in dark chocolate. As you can see in the photo, it was not wrapped in dark chocolate - there was a teeny bit of chocolate gelato and mostly pistachio. Having said that to warn off any choco-holics from disappointment, it was actually quite tasty. A nice dessert - not too sweet at all, but very refreshing. My sweetie was surprised because he wanted chocolate - but he ended up liking it. As is the trend in 2024, cheese wheel pasta dishes are sprouting up all over Little Italy/Hillcrest, etc, as well as here. In addition, Roman Wolves also brought a gift of a limoncello shot at the end, which I had elsewhere recently. Other than these touches, Roman Wolves did not feel like every other trendy Italian place, but had its own special character and dishes. We loved the patio, our entrees, and the service. Looking forward to coming back and trying the norma pasta.

We went for their restaurant week menu and everything was delicious! I had been wanting to try this place since it opened and am so glad I finally went. They only had reservations available for outside so I didn't get to see the interior, but the patio area was nice with lots of heat lamps. For an appetizer I had the Carciofini alla Giudea artichoke hearts which were incredible! Super crunchy and nicely breaded with marinara sauce on the side. For the entree I did the Salmone Frascati salmon risotto which was also excellent. The risotto was cooked just right and so yummy. The desert for the restaurant week menu was Tiramisu, which was a huge piece but just ok. Will definitely be coming back here again!

Last min, we were able to find a reservation for Saturday night. Outdoor seatings do have heaters outside but the space is pretty tight. I would have to say, service overall was very attentive even on a busy weekend. Got our drinks and food delivered quickly without feeling rushed. I've got gnocchi to try and I regret getting this and not the beef ravioli. It was just all wrong. Sauce, texture of gnocchi. I did not even finish half of this. I have to agree with other reviewers, service is on point, but not the food.

Food is awesome... portions are definitely inconsistent, same table, same pastas, different portions... why? Still all very good Service was rushed, plates were taken before finishing and desert offered while still one of us eating. Advise: take your time let us enjoy fhe experience. 4% surprise added to bill, cheap, just raise the prices and don't scam us.

Second time trying Roman Wolves, best dinning in the heart of Little Italy, the food continues to be so flavorful and delicious. Service was amazing very attentive and friendly from server the host and staff It's great place for dinner dates any occasion perfect if you are a pasta lover ambience was perfect here good Authenticity, quality and hospitality.

Service was great and the artichoke ravioli was delicious, very creamy. We sat outside so I can't say much about the ambiance indoors but it seemed nice.

First of all Jason our server was amazing and accommodated us from the start. My wife made a reservation weeks in advance and we requested a table near a window to celebrate and instead we seated next to the kitchen which was very busy and not what we expected. The food was very good but very overpriced!! Also, a little tacky to have someone come over to ask if he can take our picture for the website... and then later a girl comes over to sell us the pics? The pictures were not well taken at all. This overall made it feel like a cheap restaurant pandering to tourists. The food was good but not amazing especially for what they charged for it!!

Kyle was such a great and attentive server !! went for a friends birthday and he took such great care of the whole table ! food tasted good, and was brought out very mindfully.

top shelf eats here, must book for that dinner reservation you have been holding out on. The "pinsa caprese" was a roman take on pizza and it was yummy .. be sure to also order and order of the "fritto misto" too. I ordered the carbonara and the my daughter got the salmon frascati .. that asparagus rissoto was next level .. my fiance go the cheese wheel pasta of the day with a health dose of truffle layered on .. so good! for dessert, i got a birthday tiramisu which was a nice gesture from the kitchen .. The happy hour vibe here is the place to be but book at late spot for dinner and you'll thanks me later .. enjoy!

Tried out Roman Wolves for a Friday night dinner without a reservation. We were seated at a table for two inside. It was so incredibly loud inside, not only did it wake up our sleeping baby, but it was hard to have a conversation across the table with my husband. We asked the hostess if we could sit outside and luckily they accommodated us. Service: Service was ok. I will say all the servers were very friendly, but they were a little slow with getting water and drink refills. Food came out really fast. Our appetizer came out before our drinks, which was not ideal. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu though. Food: they gave us a complimentary "snack" of cheese, grape tomato, and olives which was a nice surprise. No complimentary bread for the table though. We started with the rice balls, which were very tasty with a crispy, fried outer shell and soft inside on a bed of sauce. For entrees, I had the pappardelle con polpette, but I wish I got something more unique. It was just ok to me. Came with three meatballs and a red sauce. I needed parmigiana, but nobody came by fast enough for me to ask. My husband got the cheese wheel special and really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit salty when I tasted it, but he said it was the perfect t amount. Overall, it was a little pricey and just ok for me.

Really cute Italian restaurant in Little Italy! From amazing customer service, cute decor, and yummy fresh pasta! Everything was really great our server Salvatore was very helpful and attentive the whole time we were there. The rest of the staff was friendly too. The pasta was amazing, I got to try the carbonara, gnocchi and the pasta wheel special of the day that had chicken and mushrooms.

JASON L IS THE BEST !! service was the best i've seen in awhile! he was great at food & drink recommendations and funny asf food was absolutely incredible!! will definitely bring anyone who visits me ti this place!! also most gorgeous restaurant ever

What an amazing dinner! We saw this new restaurant while walking to our reservation to a different place and decided to change plans! We felt welcomed and greeted right when we came in, and were sat instantly even without a reservation. The decor is so cute with nice touches throughout the whole restaurant that makes you feel like you've been transported abroad. We got a complimentary bowl of chips that was covered in the Cacio e Pepe sauce and we devoured them in less than five minutes. We ordered two appetizers, and two pastas and we were stuffed. The cheese wheel is always our go to, and the Carbonara was beyond delicious. You can tell they use real and quality ingredients since we left feeling full and happy, not full and disgusting. Will definitely be coming back for another dinner with friends.

We were able to get a last minute reservation and so glad we did. The servers and waiters were great and came around frequently to check in on us. Gianluca was our waiter and he was awesome. Everyone who served us were very friendly as well. We ordered the suppli, cheese wheel pasta, filetto di manzo and broccolini on the side. I highly recommend getting the cheese wheel pasta while you're here, it was probably the best pasta I have ever had. So creamy, flavorful and pasta was cooked perfectly. If we are ever back in SD, would definitely want to come back here again just for that pasta.

If you haven't been here then you need to come by! Ivan the bartender and the whole staff is remarkable from the moment you walk in. Crazy good drinks and food! Do Not hesitate. Come by and taste for yourself!

went here for a bachelor party dinner and the food and vibes were both great! for appetizers, would recommend the oxtail meatballs, truffle fries, and calamari. we got the oysters too but those weren't that good. for mains, the cheese wheel pasta is as good as it looks! it's definitely a little pricier than the other pastas but worth the experience. i loved that it was cheesy but not as creamy so it didn't feel too heavy. my second favorite was the oxtail lasagna, highly recommend. the carbonara was good but nothing too different. we got espresso martinis for drinks and they were good! pretty standard. it's cute that they came with little fortunes!

We had a good dinner at Roman Wolves, ordering some apps and entrées, as well as drinks including red wine (chianti), Margarita Al Malone, and martinis (espresso martini and the passionfruit Pornodivo Martini.) Rating: 4 stars. Food 4 stars Atmosphere 3 stars Service 4 stars Overall, the service was okay. They were quite attentive but didn't seem to know how to time the removal of the apps and plates and bringing out the main course, seeming hesitant with the transition. The ambiance was meh. I miss Cafe Gratitude. It is a very longish layout,when you walk into the restaurant, you'll see the space extends to the right. The seats are plush and comfy. The music was loud pop/clubby music. Would've been better to have traditional Italian music. The decor and lighting was bland. The food was good. We ordered a bunch, including the Suppli, Burrate & Prosciutto salad, Pinsa Caprese. For mains, we got the Cheese Wheel, Branzino, Spaghetti Carbonara, and Pollo alla Cacciatore. The cheese wheel and Cacciatore stood out to me. I probably wouldn't order the Branzino again. I love fish, but the flavors were too much (they baked the rosemary and herbs in the fish), though it was nice to have deboned fish.

Roman Wolves is keeping things classy in this part of Little Italy in SD. If you like a lively atmosphere with good Italian food and very attentive service, then Roman Wolves is for you. Our reservations were for 5:30pm on Saturday and while it was maybe 1/3 full when we were seated by the bar, by 6pm, it felt like half the city decided to descend on Roman Wolves. It was packed. Despite that, we felt that service was attentive. It seemed like every other waitstaff, FOH, manager, busboy was checking in on us and making sure we were ok. This isn't easy to do so kudos to the staff at Roman Wolves. The food is also very good. I'm not gonna say that every dish was 5 stars, but overall very good. The carbonara was probably the best dish of the night. The salmon was also well received by everyone at the table. Parking isn't ideal, but if you're staying at one of the nearby hotels, it's easily within walking distance and a few minute walk to most other places in Little Italy.

Went here for a friends birthday dinner and for the majority we really liked it (couple of things that made me give 4 stars versus 5, which I'll get to). Def would recommend sitting inside which was super trendy and had a great vibe! We unfortunately sat outside which was essentially sitting on the sidewalk. Right off the bat we had an issue with being overlooked and I ended up having to talk to the hostess; there had been a miscommunication on who our server was and we got ignored. I will say, they hands down made it up to us, which is HUGE and really speaks volumes from a customer service standpoint. Not only did they buy our table a round of drinks, but from there on out we're super attentive and accommodating. We shared a couple appetizers to start which were good! And for our entrees we all opted to the get the pasta cheese wheel. In hindsight, I wish that I had chosen another dish but what I did get to eat was tasty. The special that night was a vodka sauce with gnocchi, shrimp and peas. My only complaint was that my portion was absolutely tiny. 2 of us asked for the dish with no peas so they made ours together and we got significantly smaller portions than the other 2 friends. My dish had only 4 shrimp, whereas my friend who got the dish as is had at least 10. On that same note, one friend doesn't care for shrimp and asked (if possible) to sub chicken for protein and they didn't make the substitution which was fine but the price wasn't modified. All in all it was good, and I would def return to give it a better assessment, and sit inside!

The food and the service were excellent. We got the cheese wheel pasta, the Bronzino, and the tomato carpaccio. Everything tasted delicious. My only small complaint was that the restaurant was very noisy and my friend and I had to scream to hear each other.

I was really excited to try out this restaurant. Unfortunately it was quite underwhelming. The food was normal nothing on the menu really stood out and what we ordered was Olive Garden level. What made this experience so bad were three things. Number one the service was absolutely atrocious. In Italy, they're not exactly the nicest so if you want a true Italian experience then this place doesn't disappoint. We were here to celebrate my friends birthday and as soon as he asked for a drink, the waiter ignored him then again when the waiter came back, he served water for four out of five people, and just left one of the guys waiting. Number two I ordered the cheese wheel pasta. Which they might as well have put in a plastic bowl and swished around. The cheese wheel had no cheese in it and the pasta was far from cheesy when somebody orders the cheese whale pasta you expect the cheese wheel to have some cheese. Last, but probably the worst of all was that the birthday boy ended up getting food poisoning right after he had his pasta and I had to rush him into his house so he could throw up. A pretty disappointing experience all and all.

Fantastic food, excellent atmosphere, and incredible service. Shoutout to Jason for the amazing experience. Highly recommend!

Top notch service! Food was delicious! Everything was fresh. No overpowering flavors. Portions are generous! Authentic Italian flavors. Desserts were not too sweet. Enjoyed a nice meal with the family where the ambiance was nice. We'll definitely be back!

Every single staff member we encountered was very friendly, they kept our dinner flowing great, perfectly spacing out our different courses. We had a salad, pasta, steak, cocktails and wine and there wasn't a single bad sip or bad bite! The interior was so cute and well decorated. Such a great find and can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!

Came on a recommendation of a friend who recently dined here. We tried the burratta salad, cioppino, and housemade gnocci. Food was excellent. Service was friendly and fast. Only negatives were its very loud and someone walks around taking photos you can buy. Gives a weird amusement park feel. Would recommend and come back.

We had a great experience here. It was a nice spot for a date night. The cheese wheel pasta was super yummy. The steak was cooked perfectly and juicy not dry. Drinks were great. Our table was a little small but nothing where we couldn't eat. Would recommend it here!

Service was fantastic since the moment we stepped in, and great food! Highly recommend!