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Antica Trattoria, La Mesa, CA

Antica Trattoria

4.7
4.7
2417 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Antica Trattoria is a warm restaurant with an old-fashioned sense of hospitality that quickly became a gathering place for dinners in Lake Murray and the rest of San Diego when it opened in 2001. For Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile, good cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients, and simplicity. That's the kind of food he grew up eating by the seaside in Sicily and it's what he learned in culinary school in Italy.

Why eat ordinary when you can eat extraordinary?

About reservations: We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you will be running later than 15 minutes. If a later time slot is available, you may be able to switch your reservation.

We may contact you, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4 guests; 2 hours for parties of 5 to 8 guests; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 9+. We cannot guarantee special request for tables.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 463-9919
  • Website
    http://www.anticatrattoria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Francesco Basile
  • Catering
    Antica Trattoria provides a wide range of catering solutions. From simple dishes that can be picked up at our restaurant and served family style to in house banquets for wedding receptions and many other important events. off premise company or family events are also available. we offer preset catering and banquet menu options at www.anticatrattoria.com<br /><br />Chef Francesco Basile can always tailor a menu that fits your budget and specific catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant is available for private events. depending on the number of guest, time and date of the week a buy-out fee will be included.Over the years we have cater to corporate events, family gatherings and fund raisers.
  • Location
    5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Area
    La Mesa
  • Cross Street
    Baltimore Ave
  • Parking details
    We are located in a strip mall that has large capacity
  • Public transit
    MTS San Diego 854 and 14
  • Entertainment
    Tenor Rosario Monetti our Opera singing bar keeper enjoys performing for our guest during dinner and is available for private events
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,417 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Food

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambience

  • East County

    Best Value

  • East County

    Healthy

  • East County

    Hot spot

  • East County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East County

    Good for special occasions

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Antica Trattoria is a standout gem in La Mesa, celebrated for its "delicious food" and "phenomenal service." The authentic Italian ambiance and friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere, while dishes like the saffron sauce-lobster ravioli are "amazing." Despite occasional noise and delays during busy times, it remains a favorite for special occasions.

2,417 Reviews

  1. Mykale

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal, the waiters were always present and ready to help. 5 star experience for sure

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  2. Ginny

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was absolutely lovely!! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent menu, outstanding service!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  3. DENIS

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Never again! No service, food cold and chocolate cake watery. 1:30 h to be served

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  4. Jay Flaherty

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service, but pricey for a small restaurant in a strip mall.

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  5. EMILE

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely noisy! Food was okay. I had linguine with seafood. The mussels were empty shells the calamari was rubbery, the tomato sauce flavor was of that special “canned Sysco variety “. For an Italian owned restaurant, I think a little effort in providing fresher ingredients would go a long way. Our server Francesca was very nice. She was the most authentic Italian element in our dining experience!

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  6. jane

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so happy to have found this place. The food is amazing....finish every bite amazing. It can be a special dinner, or you can just have a casual drink and appetizer. Friendly and efficient service. One little negative is the chairs. Wood is with an open back, which is hard for some people.

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  7. Clayton

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They didn’t not look at the reservation request I made in their comments. I asked not to be sat where I was in a high traffic area and that exactly where they sat us. Waitress was trying to be real fancy when you don’t need to be. Trying way to hard to use Italian words with hand gestures. STOP THAT! It’s really annoying! They sat three tables so close you couldn’t have a conversation with my date.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. The veal parmigiana was phenomenal and a large potion.

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  9. jack

    San Diego

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food seemed to be prepared well but all of the food went into cold plates/dishes. As a result we had to send back our meatballs since they were just about room temperature when we started to eat them. They reheated the meatballs, melted all of the fresh cheese and then put them back into clean cold plates without any fresh cheese. They did not stay hot! My main entree was the same! The broccolini was cold! They took just the broccolini to reheat and only brought half of it back to me! I think that I had 10 cents worth of broccolini, less than 5 cents of each carrots and zucchini. I have never seen so little vegetables on an entree! They should warm the plates and make eating there a more enjoyable experience!

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  10. Richard

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Might be the best food I have ever had. Might not be the least expensive but great food and outstanding service.

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FAQs

Antica Trattoria offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Antica Trattoria also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 463-9919.

Antica Trattoria is rated 4.7 stars by 2417 OpenTable diners.

Antica Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Antica Trattoria

5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Baltimore Ave
  • Area
    La Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in a strip mall that has large capacity
  • Public transit
    MTS San Diego 854 and 14
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francesco Basile
  • Entertainment
    Tenor Rosario Monetti our Opera singing bar keeper enjoys performing for our guest during dinner and is available for private events
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.anticatrattoria.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 463-9919
  • Catering
    Antica Trattoria provides a wide range of catering solutions. From simple dishes that can be picked up at our restaurant and served family style to in house banquets for wedding receptions and many other important events. off premise company or family events are also available. we offer preset catering and banquet menu options at www.anticatrattoria.com<br /><br />Chef Francesco Basile can always tailor a menu that fits your budget and specific catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant is available for private events. depending on the number of guest, time and date of the week a buy-out fee will be included.Over the years we have cater to corporate events, family gatherings and fund raisers.

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