—— Welcome to Tavola Nostra

San Diego, meet Pinsa.
An ancient recipe comes back to life at Our Hillcrest Restaurant.

Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina is a full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria bringing a modern touch to family recipes and an ancient style of pizza called, Pinsa.

Tavola Nostra, which means “our table”, is owned and operated by Jeff Oliveri – a first time restaurateur from a family of longtime restaurant owners who hopes to honor his familial heritage and tradition with his Italian dining concept that creates one of the best Hillcrest restaurants.

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—— Rooted in family tradition

& Mom’s Secret
Recipes.

When my parents closed their restaurants, I was too young to take over and eventually ended up working in the corporate world for 25 years, all the while my dream was to open my own restaurant with the recipes of my family,” continued Oliveri. “This past year, I finally made the decision to leave the corporate life and pursue my dream, my heritage and what I grew up knowing and loving. The name came from all the years after my father passed visiting my mom every week in her kitchen/table with my brothers eating Italian food – us boys making pizza and pasta with her, including having friends and extended family over to share our table.

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Private Events

Looking for the perfect venue in Hillcrest, San Diego for your next gathering? Tavola Nostra offers unique packages tailored to your party size and dining preferences. Located in the vibrant Hillcrest neighborhood, our venue is ideal for both small gatherings and large celebrations. We work closely with each customer to ensure every event is unique and memorable.

Our versatile space accommodates parties of up to 75 people indoors and up to 25 on our beautiful outdoor patio. Tavola Nostra is available for full or partial buy-outs, offering both indoor and outdoor seating options. Our customized menus for private parties feature our finest homemade dishes, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

With extensive experience in group dining and catering, we specialize in hosting a wide range of events, including birthday parties, corporate functions, graduation dinners, and more. Join us at Tavola Nostra in Hillcrest, San Diego, for a celebration you and your guests will cherish.

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