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Seneca, San Diego, CA
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Seneca

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 159 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Roman trattorias are a timeless expression of simplicity. Immune to the lure of gastronomic experimentation and ego. In Rome, no chef can cook better than the mothers and grandmothers before them. Our goal is to merge the dogmatic approach of Roman cooking with the amazing abundance of ingredients available to us in San Diego. A True Roman Holiday In SD.

A 4% surcharge is added to all guest checks.

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From the OpenTable editors: Alabaster statues and trickling fountains add a Roman holiday-like ambience to this rooftop trattoria. Enjoy lighter spins on Italian food like wood-fired prawns and pizza made with three-day fermented dough. Seneca lives on the 19th floor of the InterContinental, so your Roman feast comes with equally delicious Marina District views.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (619) 877-8642
  • Website
    https://www.senecatrattoria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For information on parties of 7-8 people please reach out to us at (619) 877-8642. For parties larger than 8 we offer private dining, please visit or website www.senecatrattoria.com.
  • Location
    901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Parking details
    The InterContinental Hotel offers self-parking for $6 an hour as well as valet parking for $10 an hour. The entrance to the self-parking is on Bayfront Ct. We do not validate for parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

    US$153.65 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Seneca, we do something special for groups of 9-14 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. "Convivium" is a fixed three-course, family-style meal priced per guest. There is an entry level option as well as a supplemented option with more food. You won't have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. However, because this is family style, all diners must choose the same option upon booking. Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation, any cancellations within the 48 hours are not eligible for refunds. Tax, 20% Gratuity, and 4% service fee applied at checkout.
    Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu photo

  • Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

    US$121.58 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    At Seneca, we do something special for groups of 9-14 guests, as we invite large parties to gather together and feast. "Convivium" is a fixed three-course, family-style meal priced per guest. There is an entry level option as well as a supplemented option with more food. You won't have to make any decisions, as we'll take care of everything, cooking up some of our favorite dishes from every section of the menu. However, because this is family style, all diners must choose the same option upon booking. Cancellations may be made up to 48 hours in advance of your reservation, any cancellations within the 48 hours are not eligible for refunds. Tax, 20% Gratuity, and 4% service fee applied at checkout.
    Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu photo

Menu

Small Plates

  • Marinated OlivesUS$10.00

    garlic, rosemary, bay, olive oil (Castelvetrano, Gaete, and Cerignola olives)

    • FOCACCIA GARLIC BREADUS$12.00

      garlic butter, parmigiana

      • Truffle AranciniUS$14.00

        creamy risotto fritter, black truffles

        • Wood Fired PrawnsUS$22.50

          bagna càuda, fettunta

          • CAESAR SALADUS$17.00

            hearts of romaine, parmigiana, garlic croutons

            • Wood Fired EggplantUS$19.00

              whipped marscapone, garlic confit, lemon, grilled bread

              • BEETS AND BURRATAUS$21.00

                local citrus, arugula, fresno chili, pistachio

                • SEASONAL PROSCIUTTOUS$22.00

                  apple, aged white cheddar, almond

                  • Salumi TowerUS$53.00

                    assorted charcuteries, burrata, pickled vegetables

                    • CaviarUS$98.00

                      bottarga butter, blinis, chives

                      • MEATBALLS AL FORNOUS$18.00

                        whipped ricotta, organic tomato, parmigiana

                        Pizza

                        • EZZO PEPPERONIUS$21.00

                          Organic Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Sicilian Oregano

                          • Calabrian SausageUS$19.50

                            broccoli rabe, sweet peppers, mozzarella

                            • Funghi MistiUS$20.00

                              fontina, taleggio, sage

                              • MortadellaUS$24.00

                                mozzarella, prosciutto butter, pistachio, red onion, fermented serrano, parmigiano

                                • MargheritaUS$18.00

                                  organic tomato, burrata, basil

                                  Pasta

                                  • MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NEROUS$26.00

                                    kale pesto, pine nuts, currants, chili oil

                                    • CASARECCE ALLA VODKAUS$26.00

                                      organic tomato, cream, chili flake, basil, parmigiano

                                      • Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di AngelloUS$28.00

                                        lamb sugo, organic tomato, white wine, ricotta salata

                                        • Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$27.00

                                          bacon, egg, black pepper, pecorino romano

                                          • Agnolotto Verde Di TartufoUS$26.00

                                            potato, ricotta, mushroom cream

                                            • LINGUINE NERO & CLAMSUS$29.00

                                              Garlic, White Wine, Parsley

                                              • CACIO E PEPE AL FORNOUS$29.00

                                                pecorino romano cream, black pepper, pangrattato

                                                Entrées

                                                • WOOD GRILLED COSTATAUS$52.00

                                                  16 OZ NEW YORK STRIP, charred scallions, bone marrow butter

                                                  • Whole Grilled FishUS$48.00

                                                    tomato confit, herbs, olivata

                                                    • Chicken alla DiavolaUS$35.00

                                                      caramelized onions, spigarello, calabrian chile salsa

                                                      • Bone-in Pork ChopUS$40.00

                                                        quince, fennel, herbs, almonds

                                                        • BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINAUS$134.00

                                                          40 oz porterhouse, shoestring potatoes, salsa verde

                                                          • LASAGNA BOLOGNESEUS$58.00

                                                            organic tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, basil

                                                            Vegetables and Sides

                                                            $9 ea.

                                                            • GRILLED BROCCOLINIUS$9.00

                                                              calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parmigiana

                                                              • Cannellini Beans & Mustard GreensUS$9.00

                                                                pangrattato

                                                                • Fried Gold PotatoesUS$9.00

                                                                  peperonata, aioli

                                                                  • Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$9.00

                                                                    n'duja vinaigrette

                                                                    • Misticanza Roman SaladUS$9.00

                                                                      italian greens, herbs, fennel, radish, flowers, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano

                                                                      Dessert

                                                                      • GIANDUJA BUDINOUS$13.00

                                                                        hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa nib, olive oil gelato

                                                                        • MELA DOLCEUS$13.00

                                                                          apple butter, "oatmeal cookie" cremeux, mugolio, fig swirl gelato

                                                                          • TIRAMISUUS$13.00

                                                                            espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, coffee caramel, dark chocolate

                                                                            • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGUS$13.00

                                                                              honeynut squash, malted mascarpone, spiced pepitas, sesame gelato

                                                                              Last updated: 18 November 2024

                                                                              What 4,252 people are saying

                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                              4.7
                                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                              • 4.6Service
                                                                              • 4.9Ambience
                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

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                                                                              • San Diego

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              • San Diego

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Seneca offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food," "beautiful views," and "great service." The ambiance is praised as "stunning," making it perfect for special occasions. While some found service timings inconsistent, the overall atmosphere and quality of dishes like Italian classics and fresh seafood make it a memorable destination.

                                                                              4,252 Reviews

                                                                              1. Kim

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Although this restaurant was in the hotel, we were staying at, the top floor; it was not advertised at all! I went to go get my hair blowout, and Freddy at Bespoke Hair is the one who recommended it! (Thanks Freddy!) It was amazing! The chic ambience, the beautiful decor, the amazing service and the outstanding food we ate! We chose two pastas and a pizza for our dinner as well as a salad. Our waiter Pablo suggested that we do it in two courses and it was perfect. The agnolotti and salad came first and it was perfectly spaced with the pizza and the vodka sauce pasta.  Even the to go bag was beautiful! Right down to the candy almonds that came with the bill!  my daughter has severe allergies, and Pablo was on top of it! They were ready for us! It’s always comforting when a restaurant takes all allergies very seriously. Even though we always travel with our EpiPens!  Thank you for a memorable dinner for our last night in San Diego for this trip.  I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but when you take the elevator up, there’s a special greeting when you get off on the 19th floor!

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                                                                              2. Michael

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                8 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Food and drinks were amazing. Service was slow. Bathrooms were disgusting. Not clean and trash everywhere.

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                                                                              3. Diana

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Place was about vibe AND good food! Service was excellent. We started with wood fired prawns and eggplant. Both were outstanding. Then we had carbonara and lamb pasta which we both enjoyed. The entire staff was very attentive. Had the Cosmmopolitano cocktail and split the banana cake desser which I would recommend. All this with an amazing view of the sunse, the city, and the bay. Going back!

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                                                                              4. Christine

                                                                                Seattle

                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Excellent ambience and service! 🤩great spot for a girls night.

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                                                                              5. Dana

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                All of our food came out cold. Had 4 courses. Extremely underwhelming. Great ambience, and great service. Really hit the mark on those.

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                                                                              6. Hailey

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                3.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                I have been eyeing this place as a local for about a year. The atmosphere was incredible on a Saturday night! We got an awesome seat with a view on the outdoor patio. The cocktails were yummy, but the food was very underwhelming. The food was very salty with a lot of bread, the pizza was not very good. I would recommend this place for cocktails an apps, as the vibe is unmatched! Maybe hit up a near by place for food afterwards.

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                                                                              7. Erin

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                2.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                We have eaten here prior and had wonderful food and service. This time was different as food came out cold, service was slow and everything took forever. Very disappointing.

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                                                                              8. Dana

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Outstanding from start to finish! Have been wanting to come here for years so I decided to celebrate my birthday with my friends. The location, decor and ambiance are gorgeous. The menu had a birthday message on it, the servers were friendly, helpful and kind and the food was AWESOME! We got the arancini, the eggplant, the burrata and beets, Caesar salad, cacio de Pepe, funghi misti pizza, and a few others. We loved it all! The drinks were stellar as well. They even brought out a tiny cannoli with a candle. Thank you for making my birthday lovely. We will be back. Again and again. So great!

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                                                                              9. William

                                                                                Orange County

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Wonderful overall experience. The decor, the view, and the food combine to make this an extraordinary spot. And our waiter, Pablo, was truly excellent.

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                                                                              10. Tracy

                                                                                VIP

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Friendly and professional service. The food is amazing.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4252 OpenTable diners.

                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                              2 people
                                                                              20:00
                                                                              Booked 159 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.
                                                                              Google Map for Seneca

                                                                              901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

                                                                              Additional information

                                                                              • Area
                                                                                Downtown / Gaslamp
                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                Lunch Daily 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–23:00
                                                                              • Price
                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                Italian, Seafood, Steak
                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                Elegant Dining
                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                The InterContinental Hotel offers self-parking for $6 an hour as well as valet parking for $10 an hour. The entrance to the self-parking is on Bayfront Ct. We do not validate for parking.
                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                              • Website
                                                                                https://www.senecatrattoria.com/
                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                (619) 877-8642
                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                For information on parties of 7-8 people please reach out to us at (619) 877-8642. For parties larger than 8 we offer private dining, please visit or website www.senecatrattoria.com.
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