PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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over 25 years of
Professional Opera Singers
Owners of Divo Diva Cafe, Opera Dinner Shows & DD Travel Club
Behind the Name
Divo Diva was founded by professional opera singers Victoria Robertson and Rosario Monetti—a name inspired by the playful, often teasing use of “diva” (female) and “divo” (male), terms commonly associated with opera singers. With a light nod to the stereotype, the duo leaned into the idea with humor and charm, building a brand around the belief that everyone has an inner “diva” and deserves to be treated as such. At Divo Diva Café, that means exceptional quality, warm hospitality, and an elevated café experience where every guest feels special.
Rosario brings decades of hospitality expertise, having owned a top-rated Italian restaurant in Napoli—now run by his extended family—and later (after several years of managing San Diego Restaurants) he purchased his first US business in Mission Hills, The Meshuggah Shack, in 2019. Victoria leads business strategy and operations, with a diverse background that includes producing travel television programs for AWE TV, launching multiple startup ventures, and co-founding the nonprofit Opera4Kids in 2019.
Together, they share two passions: performing live and enjoying exceptional coffee. That combination defines Divo Diva. What began as a neighborhood café has grown into a distinctive brand experience, including their signature Divo Diva Opera Dinner Shows—immersive evenings of live singing paired with Italian food and wine—as well as private and catered events.
Their vision continues to expand with the launch of the Divo Diva Travel Club, offering two-week curated journeys through Italy, organized and personally guided by Victoria and Rosario. Guests experience Napoli and the Amalfi Coast through Rosario’s roots, alongside regions such as Liguria and Tuscany through Victoria’s connection to Italy—blending culture, cuisine, and music.
At the heart of it all is their artistry. Both Victoria and Rosario have spent decades developing their craft with teachers around the world and have expanded their experience across multiple musical genres, including opera, pop, jazz, rock, and musical theater. They continue to perform together as Divo Diva, bringing live music to galas, weddings, concerts, and special events.
Their greatest passion is singing beautiful music and uplifting audiences through song (followed closely by a love of sipping exceptional Italian coffee).
