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Seneca

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 97 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 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.

Popular dishes

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

What 4,108 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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Most Booked
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Seneca offers a stunning ambiance with breathtaking views, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," especially the wood-fired prawns and pizzas. While some found the pasta dishes lacking, the overall experience is "wonderful" for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service.

4,108 Reviews

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Jonathan
New York City
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very poor experience at Seneca. While the view is nice, the incredible noise level is not. Asked for a table inside, got sat outside and heard the roar of the jet engines from the airport every 5 minutes. Our server could have cared less if we were alive or dead, we only saw her three times during the course of dinner. The cacio de Pepe was the equivalent of Mac and cheese complete with elbow macaroni. Roman salad was absolutely drenched in a very basic salad dressing, rendering it a soggy mess. The only redeeming quality was the meatball, very good. Even my drink, a martini, was unimpressive as they someone ran out of glassware and served it to me in a cup, with the $19 price tag still attached. Very unimpressed, and won't be returning.
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Sofia
Mexico City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The place is a 10/10, the food is an 8. We ordered the truffle arancini which I thought would be the best, but was ok. The prociutto on the other hand surprised me as one of the best things we ordered, it was so good the combination of ingredients! Then we had de mortadella pizza and the pasta alla vodka which were very good! The service was excellent, all waiters were very nice and attentive!! The hostess could improve a bit her attitude though, but everyone else was amazing! We had a great time overall.
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Nicole
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was just overall an amazing experience:)) i couldn’t have asked for a better night!
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James
Austin
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food in a lovely rooftop location. We went for a business lunch and really enjoyed it.
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johanna
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous place! Very romantic and vibey. Food was great and the service was outstanding.
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Jeff
Calgary
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was good. But they seem to change the menu a lot. Service was bad. We had to ask for each drink refill. She was abrasive at times and avoided us.
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Kristi
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely will return! Service was attentive, food was excellent and the view was amazing! The peach bellini 75 was delicious and we'd definitely order the meatballs again as a starter. Took our server's reco for the mortadella pizza and wasn't disappointed!
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Laura
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing and delicious experience. Thank you for making my birthday great! 💖
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OpenTable Diner
Frankfurt
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Schlechter, unaufmerksamer Service. Das Essen ist gut, aber auch nicht herausragend. Preis- Leistung stimmt nicht. Die Location an sich ist toll.
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Benyamin
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the experience, my girlfriend had told me about the restaurant. She loves the early 90s so the vibes of the restaurant was amazing for her, I loved the decor as well as the general ambiance. The vodka pasta was so good, I got the 40oz porterhouse. The outside was grilled perfectly as well as the medium on the inside. The drinks were so good from the Cabernet my girlfriend had to the Gin & Tonic I had were both wonderfully made. 10/10, will absolutely be suggesting this place to every couple we know as THE date night spot in San Diego.
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Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4108 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 97 times today

Experiences are available.

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Area
Downtown / Gaslamp
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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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Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

Margherita

TIRAMISU

Calabrian Sausage

Small Plates

Marinated OlivesUS$10.00

FOCACCIA GARLIC BREADUS$12.00

Truffle AranciniUS$14.00

Wood Fired PrawnsUS$22.50

CAESAR SALADUS$17.00

Wood Fired EggplantUS$19.00

BEETS AND BURRATAUS$21.00

SEASONAL PROSCIUTTOUS$22.00

Salumi TowerUS$53.00

CaviarUS$98.00

MEATBALLS AL FORNOUS$18.00

Pizza

EZZO PEPPERONIUS$21.00

Calabrian SausageUS$19.50

Funghi MistiUS$20.00

MortadellaUS$24.00

MargheritaUS$18.00

Pasta

MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NEROUS$26.00

CASARECCE ALLA VODKAUS$26.00

Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di AngelloUS$28.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$27.00

Agnolotto Verde Di TartufoUS$26.00

LINGUINE NERO & CLAMSUS$29.00

CACIO E PEPE AL FORNOUS$29.00

Entrées

WOOD GRILLED COSTATAUS$52.00

Whole Grilled FishUS$48.00

Chicken alla DiavolaUS$35.00

Bone-in Pork ChopUS$40.00

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINAUS$134.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESEUS$58.00

Vegetables and Sides

GRILLED BROCCOLINIUS$9.00

Cannellini Beans & Mustard GreensUS$9.00

Fried Gold PotatoesUS$9.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$9.00

Misticanza Roman SaladUS$9.00

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINOUS$13.00

MELA DOLCEUS$13.00

TIRAMISUUS$13.00

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGUS$13.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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