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Blade 1936, Oceanside, CA

Blade 1936

4.3
4.3
978 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
20:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Blade 1936 is an upscale casual modern Italian restaurant which took over the historic Blade Tribune and News Building in Oceanside. Blade 1936 features authentic Italian cuisine and wood-fired pizza. Our menu features fresh pastas, local seafood, steaks and sinful desserts. We have Vegan and Gluten Free menus.

Featuring two private dining rooms, Blade 1936 is the perfect venue for your special occasions. Our private wine room seats up to 60 guests and the Chef table seats up to 10. Our outdoor patio is perfect for dining al fresco with your pet.

Order online and curbside pick up available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo Traversa
  • Catering
    Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
  • Private party facilities
    Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Oceanside
  • Cross Street
    Coast Hwy 101
  • Parking details
    There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
  • Public transit
    Oceanside
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 978 people are saying

Blade 1936 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blade 1936 offers "excellent Italian cuisine" with dishes that boast "authentic flavors" and "ingredients imported from Italy." The "service is superb," highlighted by attentive staff and engaging visits from the owner. Diners enjoy a "lively atmosphere," although it can be "quite noisy" indoors. It's a beloved spot for "delicious pasta," "great pizza," and a memorable dining experience.
978 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Tahoe2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a very disappointing visit. The food was very bland - completely under seasoned. Our waiter was very scarce, never checked on us, and couldn’t keep a water glass filled. At one point someone who appeared to be the manager came out and fawned over a couple of tables and sent our waiter running errands for her - all while other tables were neglected. It took forever to get our check. Overall - bland food and bad service.

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  2. Suzan

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined here at Blade several times now and the food, service and ambience is always wonderful. One of our favorites is the grilled octopus but all the offerings are delicious. My wife especially enjoys the rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms pasta. It tastes even better with some shrimp added in! The service is also always friendly and attentive but not intrusive. We always enjoy our experience at Blade 1936!

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    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was GREAT!! Our waiter, Shawn, was so nice - friendly and very helpful with the menu. The Lisa Bella cocktail - A++! Delicious! We had the Ravioli Di Carne Salsa Di Formaggi, Rigatoni Con Salsiccia E Funghi, and Scaloppine Di Vitello ai Funghi (veal). The pasta was cooked fresh and the sauces were amazing. The veal was so tender! Veggies were carrots and string beans. I usually do not like cooked carrots - but these were cooked perfectly with a little snap still in them. I did’t care for the string beans. At the end, the brought out a slice of Tirana for my daughter’s birthday. The dinners were so big, 1 slice was more than enough for the 4 of us - we were stuffed! Can’t wait to come back to visit Oceanside.

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    Raleigh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gets very loud inside but we were able to get a seat in the tent outside and it was nice. Wednesday night is a screaming deal. Wife is pregnant so I had to drink the whole bottle! Sides were boring. Potatoes are unhealthy and trite. How about some yam options or celery root etc for a starch? Salmon tastes amazing though. Great staff here.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and atmosphere was really something! Have no trouble finding parking and even though they were packed, they didn’t have to wait too long. The food and the drinks were amazing! Definitely would recommend and definitely will be coming back!

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  6. Hillary VIP

    San Diego48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to Blade. We ordered the truffle pizza as an appetizer and that was delicious! For entrees we ordered the Pappardelle Ai Funghi E Olio Tartufato and the Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare. Both dishes were fantastic. Service was excellent. Already looking forward to our next visit!

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  7. Smcfoodie2015

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food by far in Oceanside. Love this place!!

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    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an excellent meal. Staff was great. Food quality is great. Learned they source most of their items from Italy. Will be going back for sure!

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  9. Sean

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great. Service was spectacular..only issue was the noise level. It is INCREDIBLY loud. We will absolutely be back and will be taking out of town guests for sure!

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  10. Mark VIP

    New York City144 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Blade. The early bird special is fantastic.

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FAQs

Blade 1936 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 231-1456.

Blade 1936 is rated 4.3 stars by 978 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Blade 1936

401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Coast Hwy 101
  • Area
    Oceanside
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Vegan, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a free parking structure just past the restaurant on Seagaze Dr. About 100 yards away.
  • Public transit
    Oceanside
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Angelo Traversa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Blade 1936 offers full catering services. Either you have an office party or entertaining guests at your home, our experienced team will make your catering a great success. We can individually package your meals and we can deliver it to your office or home. Request a quote today.
  • Private party facilities
    Blade 1936 is a casual eatery with a modern Italian style flair. The venue is the perfect place to meet with friends and family and celebrate and enjoy outstanding cuisine and great pizza. Our bar lounge area includes Ultra HD TVS to enjoy the major sports events. The private dining room will be the perfect space for hosting family reunion, birthday parties and corporate dinner. A state of the art audio and video set up offers a great place for business meetings.
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