Blade 1936

4.6

932 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(760) 231-1456
Website
http://www.blade1936.com/
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.

Location
401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 932 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North San Diego
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blade 1936 in Oceanside is a standout dining destination offering "excellent homemade pasta and delicious pizza." Guests rave about the "superb food" and "friendly and professional staff." The inviting atmosphere and attention to detail, including a variety of Italian dishes made with quality ingredients, make for a "truly delightful experience." Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant's owner often checks on guests, adding a personal touch to every visit.

932 Reviews

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Teruko
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Drinks, appetizers, entrees all delicious. Sat where heater blower was pretty strong. Next time will ask for a different table.
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Katie
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We sat at the bar for dinner and the bartender was very distracted by all his friends who kept coming in. He was quite inattentive and uninterested in our service all night. Appetizer was the cauliflower which was good but the pasta (rigatoni verdura) was quite bland and the added chicken was like pre-packaged strips just thrown on top. We added salt, pepper, chili flakes and cheese and that helped a bit but felt a whole lot like a basic jarred sauce. Really disappointing for what we paid. We will give it another shot and try something else and NOT sit at the bar cause I really wanna like this place!
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Linda
VIP
San Diego
167 reviews
3.0
167 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Been to Blade about six times and although the food is very good, it's SOOOO loud in this restaurant. Last night was the worst. Whether you are sitting across from a person or right next to them it was very difficult to hear them. My voice was strained by the end of the night because I felt like I had to speak loudly for anyone to hear me. None of us could hear our waiter either. This restaurant is in dire need of sounds absorbers on the floor, walls and ceiling. I wasn't looking for a quiet dining experience, I knew what to expect but my most recent experience was ridiculous. With regards to the food, it was very good, perfect al dente pasta and delicious appetizers.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went in on a Monday night to celebrate an anniversary. It was fairly busy we think because of the all night happy hour, but regardless it was a wonderful experience. Food came out quick and was very flavorful. It took a few minutes for our server to come over and acknowledge us and get our drink order, but he was very attentive from that moment on. We will recommend this spot to our friends for sure.
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Cinde
VIP
San Francisco
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both my husband and I enjoyed our dinner. Our server was friendly. Parking was difficult on street parking.
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Rob
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Authentic Italian cuisine, diversified menu with reasonable prices located in an energetic sports bar scene. Friendly and attentive service. Outstanding Tiramisu.
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Nina
Las Vegas
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff. Food good, esp chioppino.
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Toni
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. Service was great. We came in with our 98 years old mom and everyone was amazing. Blade 1936 never ever disappoints!!!!!
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Michelle
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
No Flavor! Mind you ordered non-meat dishes but when the waiter suggested the fried cauliflower was bland because after all it's cauliflower, I knew I was in trouble. I asked the bust boy if they used salt, pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, etc and he said he didn't know. Our waiter then interjected that they did and appeared offended by my inquiry. The cauliflower though fried to perfection it was full of oil and had literally no flavor, it was like eating crunchy air. The pasta was the veggie rigatoni, it was a bug bowl of the same. A saucey bowl of tomato sauce and sliced veggies. No seasoning no deep umami flavor. The high note was the tuirmisu,it was quite good and I am not a fan of things with espresso but it was yummy. Definitely won't return, not worth the online hype.
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anthony
VIP
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a nice experience. By far the best Italian food in oside.
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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 4.6 stars by 932 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

401 Seagaze Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

Additional information

Cross street
Coast Hwy 101
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blade1936.com/
Phone number
(760) 231-1456
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.

Blade 1936

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 932 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Blade 1936 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blade 1936 restaurant rated?

Is Blade 1936 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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