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Seneca

Name: Seneca
Address: 901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 877-8642
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 145 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 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
Neighbourhood
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 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 4,206 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
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 a delightful dining experience with "stunning views" and a vibrant ambiance, making it a favorite for celebrations. Guests rave about the "amazing wood-fired prawns" and attentive service. The cocktails are a highlight, though some dishes can be improved. Overall, it's a top pick for special occasions in San Diego.

4,206 Reviews

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Trichelle
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seneca was absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, food, and customer service were exceptional, and the views were breathtaking.
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Lauren
San Diego
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, but service was lackluster. We had to wait for the waiter to come over and help us. Then we saw our food just sitting on the counter. I didn’t order a second drink because of how long it took for the waiter to come back
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Josue
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice environment and a good place to eat! Definitely coming back again.
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Renee
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance are outstanding. Lasagne was delicious
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Destiny
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was a wonderful experience as a first time diner to Seneca. The food and cocktails were amazing. My family and I had a beautiful view while dining here. Most definitely will eat there again.
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Kim
VIP
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is no longer what it used to be! Bad quality Italian food…pasta was undercooked and the risotto balls overcooked. The restaurant is pretty the food is terrible!
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Dan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having eaten lunch at Seneca 3 years ago I was keen to go back for dinner and the evening did not disappoint. Excellent service, food and ambience. A little loud but overall excellent
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Lauren
VIP
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I always love coming here! We were celebrating our honeymoon and they gave us 2 complimentary glasses of champagne to celebrate. Great time!
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Sina
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, largely due to our server. He was absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and charismatic. It elevated the experience that much more.
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Andrea
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had our holiday dinner there and everything was delicious!
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FAQs

Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4206 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 145 times today

Experiences are available.

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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
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.

Seneca

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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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