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Seneca

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 109 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
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

    USD 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 Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu photo

  • Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

    USD 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.
    Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu photo

Menu

Small Plates

  • Marinated OlivesUSD 10.00

    garlic, rosemary, bay, olive oil (Castelvetrano, Gaete, and Cerignola olives)

    • FOCACCIA GARLIC BREADUSD 12.00

      garlic butter, parmigiana

      • Truffle AranciniUSD 14.00

        creamy risotto fritter, black truffles

        • Wood Fired PrawnsUSD 22.50

          bagna càuda, fettunta

          • CAESAR SALADUSD 17.00

            hearts of romaine, parmigiana, garlic croutons

            • Wood Fired EggplantUSD 19.00

              whipped marscapone, garlic confit, lemon, grilled bread

              • BEETS AND BURRATAUSD 21.00

                local citrus, arugula, fresno chili, pistachio

                • SEASONAL PROSCIUTTOUSD 22.00

                  apple, aged white cheddar, almond

                  • Salumi TowerUSD 53.00

                    assorted charcuteries, burrata, pickled vegetables

                    • CaviarUSD 98.00

                      bottarga butter, blinis, chives

                      • MEATBALLS AL FORNOUSD 18.00

                        whipped ricotta, organic tomato, parmigiana

                        Pizza

                        • EZZO PEPPERONIUSD 21.00

                          Organic Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Sicilian Oregano

                          • Calabrian SausageUSD 19.50

                            broccoli rabe, sweet peppers, mozzarella

                            • Funghi MistiUSD 20.00

                              fontina, taleggio, sage

                              • MortadellaUSD 24.00

                                mozzarella, prosciutto butter, pistachio, red onion, fermented serrano, parmigiano

                                • MargheritaUSD 18.00

                                  organic tomato, burrata, basil

                                  Pasta

                                  • MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NEROUSD 26.00

                                    kale pesto, pine nuts, currants, chili oil

                                    • CASARECCE ALLA VODKAUSD 26.00

                                      organic tomato, cream, chili flake, basil, parmigiano

                                      • Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di AngelloUSD 28.00

                                        lamb sugo, organic tomato, white wine, ricotta salata

                                        • Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 27.00

                                          bacon, egg, black pepper, pecorino romano

                                          • Agnolotto Verde Di TartufoUSD 26.00

                                            potato, ricotta, mushroom cream

                                            • LINGUINE NERO & CLAMSUSD 29.00

                                              Garlic, White Wine, Parsley

                                              • CACIO E PEPE AL FORNOUSD 29.00

                                                pecorino romano cream, black pepper, pangrattato

                                                Entrées

                                                • WOOD GRILLED COSTATAUSD 52.00

                                                  16 OZ NEW YORK STRIP, charred scallions, bone marrow butter

                                                  • Whole Grilled FishUSD 48.00

                                                    tomato confit, herbs, olivata

                                                    • Chicken alla DiavolaUSD 35.00

                                                      caramelized onions, spigarello, calabrian chile salsa

                                                      • Bone-in Pork ChopUSD 40.00

                                                        quince, fennel, herbs, almonds

                                                        • BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINAUSD 134.00

                                                          40 oz porterhouse, shoestring potatoes, salsa verde

                                                          • LASAGNA BOLOGNESEUSD 58.00

                                                            organic tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, basil

                                                            Vegetables and Sides

                                                            $9 ea.

                                                            • GRILLED BROCCOLINIUSD 9.00

                                                              calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parmigiana

                                                              • Cannellini Beans & Mustard GreensUSD 9.00

                                                                pangrattato

                                                                • Fried Gold PotatoesUSD 9.00

                                                                  peperonata, aioli

                                                                  • Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00

                                                                    n'duja vinaigrette

                                                                    • Misticanza Roman SaladUSD 9.00

                                                                      italian greens, herbs, fennel, radish, flowers, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano

                                                                      Dessert

                                                                      • GIANDUJA BUDINOUSD 13.00

                                                                        hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa nib, olive oil gelato

                                                                        • MELA DOLCEUSD 13.00

                                                                          apple butter, "oatmeal cookie" cremeux, mugolio, fig swirl gelato

                                                                          • TIRAMISUUSD 13.00

                                                                            espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, coffee caramel, dark chocolate

                                                                            • STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGUSD 13.00

                                                                              honeynut squash, malted mascarpone, spiced pepitas, sesame gelato

                                                                              Last updated: 18 November 2024

                                                                              What 4,109 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
                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                              Loved For

                                                                              • San Diego

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              • San Diego

                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                              Review summary

                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                              Seneca offers a stunning ambiance with breathtaking views, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," especially the wood-fired prawns and pizzas. While some found the pasta dishes lacking, the overall experience is "wonderful" for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service.

                                                                              4,109 Reviews

                                                                              1. Kara

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                My out of town guests were rightly wowed. Thank you! Sharing plates was the right way to go, too.

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                                                                              2. Jonathan

                                                                                New York City

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                vip
                                                                                2.0

                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                Very poor experience at Seneca. While the view is nice, the incredible noise level is not. Asked for a table inside, got sat outside and heard the roar of the jet engines from the airport every 5 minutes. Our server could have cared less if we were alive or dead, we only saw her three times during the course of dinner. The cacio de Pepe was the equivalent of Mac and cheese complete with elbow macaroni. Roman salad was absolutely drenched in a very basic salad dressing, rendering it a soggy mess. The only redeeming quality was the meatball, very good. Even my drink, a martini, was unimpressive as they someone ran out of glassware and served it to me in a cup, with the $19 price tag still attached. Very unimpressed, and won't be returning.

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                                                                              3. Sofia

                                                                                Mexico City

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                4.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                The place is a 10/10, the food is an 8. We ordered the truffle arancini which I thought would be the best, but was ok. The prociutto on the other hand surprised me as one of the best things we ordered, it was so good the combination of ingredients! Then we had de mortadella pizza and the pasta alla vodka which were very good! The service was excellent, all waiters were very nice and attentive!! The hostess could improve a bit her attitude though, but everyone else was amazing! We had a great time overall.

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                                                                              4. Nicole

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                it was just overall an amazing experience:)) i couldn’t have asked for a better night!

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                                                                              5. James

                                                                                Austin

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Good food in a lovely rooftop location. We went for a business lunch and really enjoyed it.

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                                                                              6. johanna

                                                                                Las Vegas

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Gorgeous place! Very romantic and vibey. Food was great and the service was outstanding.

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                                                                              7. Jeff

                                                                                Calgary

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                vip
                                                                                3.0

                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                Food was good. But they seem to change the menu a lot. Service was bad. We had to ask for each drink refill. She was abrasive at times and avoided us.

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                                                                              8. Kristi

                                                                                Seattle

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                vip
                                                                                5.0

                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Definitely will return! Service was attentive, food was excellent and the view was amazing! The peach bellini 75 was delicious and we'd definitely order the meatballs again as a starter. Took our server's reco for the mortadella pizza and wasn't disappointed!

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                                                                              9. Laura

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Had an amazing and delicious experience. Thank you for making my birthday great! 💖

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                                                                              10. Benyamin

                                                                                San Diego

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                5.0

                                                                                1 review

                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                Absolutely loved the experience, my girlfriend had told me about the restaurant. She loves the early 90s so the vibes of the restaurant was amazing for her, I loved the decor as well as the general ambiance. The vodka pasta was so good, I got the 40oz porterhouse. The outside was grilled perfectly as well as the medium on the inside. The drinks were so good from the Cabernet my girlfriend had to the Gin & Tonic I had were both wonderfully made. 10/10, will absolutely be suggesting this place to every couple we know as THE date night spot in San Diego.

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                                                                              FAQs

                                                                              Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4109 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                              2 people
                                                                              7:00 pm
                                                                              Booked 109 times today
                                                                              Experiences are available.
                                                                              Google Map for Seneca

                                                                              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
                                                                                Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, 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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