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Seneca

$31 to $50

Italian

Seneca

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 121 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.

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
Neighborhood
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
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
$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
$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 Olives$10.00
garlic, rosemary, bay, olive oil (Castelvetrano, Gaete, and Cerignola olives)
FOCACCIA GARLIC BREAD$12.00
garlic butter, parmigiana
Truffle Arancini$14.00
creamy risotto fritter, black truffles
Wood Fired Prawns$22.50
bagna càuda, fettunta
CAESAR SALAD$17.00
hearts of romaine, parmigiana, garlic croutons
Wood Fired Eggplant$19.00
whipped marscapone, garlic confit, lemon, grilled bread
BEETS AND BURRATA$21.00
local citrus, arugula, fresno chili, pistachio
SEASONAL PROSCIUTTO$22.00
apple, aged white cheddar, almond
Salumi Tower$53.00
assorted charcuteries, burrata, pickled vegetables
Caviar$98.00
bottarga butter, blinis, chives
MEATBALLS AL FORNO$18.00
whipped ricotta, organic tomato, parmigiana

Pizza

EZZO PEPPERONI$21.00
Organic Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Sicilian Oregano
Calabrian Sausage$19.50
broccoli rabe, sweet peppers, mozzarella
Funghi Misti$20.00
fontina, taleggio, sage
Mortadella$24.00
mozzarella, prosciutto butter, pistachio, red onion, fermented serrano, parmigiano
Margherita$18.00
organic tomato, burrata, basil

Pasta

MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NERO$26.00
kale pesto, pine nuts, currants, chili oil
CASARECCE ALLA VODKA$26.00
organic tomato, cream, chili flake, basil, parmigiano
Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di Angello$28.00
lamb sugo, organic tomato, white wine, ricotta salata
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
bacon, egg, black pepper, pecorino romano
Agnolotto Verde Di Tartufo$26.00
potato, ricotta, mushroom cream
LINGUINE NERO & CLAMS$29.00
Garlic, White Wine, Parsley
CACIO E PEPE AL FORNO$29.00
pecorino romano cream, black pepper, pangrattato

Entrées

WOOD GRILLED COSTATA$52.00
16 OZ NEW YORK STRIP, charred scallions, bone marrow butter
Whole Grilled Fish$48.00
tomato confit, herbs, olivata
Chicken alla Diavola$35.00
caramelized onions, spigarello, calabrian chile salsa
Bone-in Pork Chop$40.00
quince, fennel, herbs, almonds
BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA$134.00
40 oz porterhouse, shoestring potatoes, salsa verde
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$58.00
organic tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, basil

Vegetables and Sides

$9 ea.

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$9.00
calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parmigiana
Cannellini Beans & Mustard Greens$9.00
pangrattato
Fried Gold Potatoes$9.00
peperonata, aioli
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
n'duja vinaigrette
Misticanza Roman Salad$9.00
italian greens, herbs, fennel, radish, flowers, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINO$13.00
hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa nib, olive oil gelato
MELA DOLCE$13.00
apple butter, "oatmeal cookie" cremeux, mugolio, fig swirl gelato
TIRAMISU$13.00
espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, coffee caramel, dark chocolate
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING$13.00
honeynut squash, malted mascarpone, spiced pepitas, sesame gelato

What 4,166 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
4.6Service
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.

4,166 Reviews

b
beryl
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was just amazing and the whole ambiance was really great. Our server Carlos was very accommodating and energetic which was very much appreciated. The wait for the food was not long at all
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Greg
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my daughter for her 16th B-Day. They did an incredible job making it a memorable night. Down to custom printed menu's celebrating the event! WOW
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Emily
Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant vibe! Food was great! The restaurant is very different- was an absolute experience not just a dinner. The servers are all in red coats and they are knowledgeable and helpful. The food was good, large wine selection-mostly higher end wine- but some affordable bottles listed. We had a fabulous time, a wonderful seat by the windows and we were so happy to celebrate our anniversary here! Oh! The bathrooms were awesome!
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Elena
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great lunch. I would say our waitress was gone mostly of the time. Other than that it was nice.
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marques
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, ambiance, views and service were all amazing! Great place we’ll be back soon.
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Keila
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had to wait 15 from our reservation time to be seated which was uncomfortable given they have no seating for wait, you basically just have to stand by the door which was very crowded bc there were other parties waiting. Food was not that great considering the hype, drinks came out very slow and the table we were seated at was wobbly causing us to spill a few times. The waiter was nice but it was still just an overall bland experience.
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Brandon
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Good food, attentive staff, good views and ambience. Even has a special menu for the birthday too.
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Salvador
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great experience, our first time here. I made reservations here for my marriage Anniversary, since we got there the staff was really great. Jesse, our waiter, was spot on, made great recommendations, great attention to detail. The food was really great, the Mortadella pizza on point, caesar salad delicious and to top everything off, Tiramisu Dessert was 10/10. Will definitely be coming back here in the near future!
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Skylar
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Too dark and I didn’t know water cost $9 but I found out when I got the bill
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Tasya
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and some friends brought their friend celebrating her 16’th birthday. Seneca personalized the menu with her friends name with a happy birthday message. The girls loved the view, ambiance, food- everything. It was a very special night.
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FAQs

Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4166 OpenTable diners.

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

Seneca

4.7

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 121 times today

Experiences are available.

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
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.

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Additional information

Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

Margherita

TIRAMISU

Calabrian Sausage

Small Plates

Marinated Olives$10.00

FOCACCIA GARLIC BREAD$12.00

Truffle Arancini$14.00

Wood Fired Prawns$22.50

CAESAR SALAD$17.00

Wood Fired Eggplant$19.00

BEETS AND BURRATA$21.00

SEASONAL PROSCIUTTO$22.00

Salumi Tower$53.00

Caviar$98.00

MEATBALLS AL FORNO$18.00

Pizza

EZZO PEPPERONI$21.00

Calabrian Sausage$19.50

Funghi Misti$20.00

Mortadella$24.00

Margherita$18.00

Pasta

MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NERO$26.00

CASARECCE ALLA VODKA$26.00

Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di Angello$28.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Agnolotto Verde Di Tartufo$26.00

LINGUINE NERO & CLAMS$29.00

CACIO E PEPE AL FORNO$29.00

Entrées

WOOD GRILLED COSTATA$52.00

Whole Grilled Fish$48.00

Chicken alla Diavola$35.00

Bone-in Pork Chop$40.00

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA$134.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$58.00

Vegetables and Sides

GRILLED BROCCOLINI$9.00

Cannellini Beans & Mustard Greens$9.00

Fried Gold Potatoes$9.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Misticanza Roman Salad$9.00

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINO$13.00

MELA DOLCE$13.00

TIRAMISU$13.00

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING$13.00

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