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Seneca

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 150 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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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
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$142.60 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$112.84 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
Misticanza Roman SaladUS$10.00
italian greens, herbs, fennel, radish, flowers, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano
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$21.00
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

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
TORTA DI BANANEUS$13.00
tahini mousse, malted mascarpone, banana streusel, sesame gelato

What 4,350 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

Diners' Choice Awards

San Diego
Most Booked
San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Seneca offers an "amazing view" and a "beautiful atmosphere" that complements its delicious food and exceptional service. Guests appreciate the rooftop setting and the attentive staff, highlighting dishes like the arancini and lasagna. Though some found noise levels high and service slow, the "ambiance is immaculate," making it ideal for special occasions.

4,350 Reviews

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Mahmoud
San Diego
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When you order 2x branzino as a main course and 45 minutes later when you’re done with appetizers your server tells you branzinos will be served shortly then he comes back 10 minutes later to say that chef told him they’re out of branzino :-/ We’re under the impression that they are cooking it Our server was very nice, but the whole situation was just disappointing
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Isabella
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing experience. High quality food and service. Made our night magical!!
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Dorian
Dallas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was great. The noise level was very high and had trouble hearing each other. We were on a corner and able to sit next to each other instead of across, which was intended. We wouldn’t have been able to have a conversation had we. The food was okay. The lasagna was very salty and the alla vodka was mediocre. We were in town on business but wouldn’t recommend.
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Ernesto
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, attention to detail. Food was delicious!
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Jeffrey
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great overall dining experience!! Big Ups Seneca staff for providing an amazing dinner tonight! Food was slapping good, ambience on point and Darin our server was great!! 🫶🏽🤙🏽
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yvette
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing especially the view San Diego is the best
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Mercedes
San Diego
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Very bad service, slow and had to ask for the waiter service, he was nowhere to be seen. Hostess passed by a couple of times and she was very courteous. Pasta was overcooked and no flavor, had to return it. I have been many many times before for dinner without a complaint. This was lunch.
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Kendall
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good not great. Apps (okives, caesar, shrimp, eggplant) were all decent to good, then my entree of casarecce alla vodka fell wildly flat. The decor is gorgeous but the the ambiance was off the night we were there. A family with three screaming babies sat next to us the whole meal, and countless folks wandered up to our table reaching over our heads to show people on FaceTime the view, or take photos. Not really what we had hoped for between the “just okay” food and the not super enjoyable other patrons. Our server Jade was lovely though.
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Nicole
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I brought my bf here for his birthday. I requested a table with a view. We were sat in the back, against a wall, across from a screaming baby. Best they could do was move us two tables up. Still absolutely no view. We drove 45 minutes to go there and it was a Tuesday at 5:45. Appetizers were good. Spritzers were cheap and gross. My salad had no dressing and was bitter. His was brown and drenched in dressing. Burnt pizza. Uncooked pasta. Dog food meatballs. Maybe they had a bad night, idk… but we were so disappointed. They did take off a huge chunk of the bill, however we still left never wanting to go back. Parking was $27 at the hotel. No valet out front. All in all icky experience. Did I mention it’s sub zero in there. Not a date night place at all. The guy in the elevator said it best. It’s a more a place to be seen once and that’s it. Pending you have a view.
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Yesenia
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seneca was beautiful! A wonderful atmosphere to enjoy the view, good food and great company.
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Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4350 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 150 times today

Experiences are available.

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Area
Downtown
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

Misticanza Roman SaladUS$10.00

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$21.00

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

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINOUS$13.00

MELA DOLCEUS$13.00

TIRAMISUUS$13.00

TORTA DI BANANEUS$13.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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