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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

12 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 121 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
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 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.

Popular dishes

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

What 4,248 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
4.6Service
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 boasts a blend of "gorgeous ambience" with breathtaking views of San Diego Harbor. The "delicious food," including standout dishes like wood-fired prawns and truffle arancini, pairs perfectly with "amazing service." While some diners note a few inconsistencies, the overall experience is "spectacular," making it ideal for special occasions.

4,248 Reviews

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Christine
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambience and service! 🤩great spot for a girls night.
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Dana
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All of our food came out cold. Had 4 courses. Extremely underwhelming. Great ambience, and great service. Really hit the mark on those.
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Hailey
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have been eyeing this place as a local for about a year. The atmosphere was incredible on a Saturday night! We got an awesome seat with a view on the outdoor patio. The cocktails were yummy, but the food was very underwhelming. The food was very salty with a lot of bread, the pizza was not very good. I would recommend this place for cocktails an apps, as the vibe is unmatched! Maybe hit up a near by place for food afterwards.
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Erin
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here prior and had wonderful food and service. This time was different as food came out cold, service was slow and everything took forever. Very disappointing.
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Dana
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding from start to finish! Have been wanting to come here for years so I decided to celebrate my birthday with my friends. The location, decor and ambiance are gorgeous. The menu had a birthday message on it, the servers were friendly, helpful and kind and the food was AWESOME! We got the arancini, the eggplant, the burrata and beets, Caesar salad, cacio de Pepe, funghi misti pizza, and a few others. We loved it all! The drinks were stellar as well. They even brought out a tiny cannoli with a candle. Thank you for making my birthday lovely. We will be back. Again and again. So great!
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William
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful overall experience. The decor, the view, and the food combine to make this an extraordinary spot. And our waiter, Pablo, was truly excellent.
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Tracy
VIP
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
Friendly and professional service. The food is amazing.
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Adriana
Las Vegas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our pasta was super hard we couldn’t eat it. Felt like it wasn’t cooked enough.
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Andrea
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Will definitely be returning I fell in love with the place and the food.
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Saul
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food ! Great views. Great service. Loved our dinner
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Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4248 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

12 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 121 times today

Experiences are available.

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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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 OlivesUSD 10.00

FOCACCIA GARLIC BREADUSD 12.00

Truffle AranciniUSD 14.00

Wood Fired PrawnsUSD 22.50

CAESAR SALADUSD 17.00

Wood Fired EggplantUSD 19.00

BEETS AND BURRATAUSD 21.00

SEASONAL PROSCIUTTOUSD 22.00

Salumi TowerUSD 53.00

CaviarUSD 98.00

MEATBALLS AL FORNOUSD 18.00

Pizza

EZZO PEPPERONIUSD 21.00

Calabrian SausageUSD 19.50

Funghi MistiUSD 20.00

MortadellaUSD 24.00

MargheritaUSD 18.00

Pasta

MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NEROUSD 26.00

CASARECCE ALLA VODKAUSD 26.00

Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di AngelloUSD 28.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 27.00

Agnolotto Verde Di TartufoUSD 26.00

LINGUINE NERO & CLAMSUSD 29.00

CACIO E PEPE AL FORNOUSD 29.00

Entrées

WOOD GRILLED COSTATAUSD 52.00

Whole Grilled FishUSD 48.00

Chicken alla DiavolaUSD 35.00

Bone-in Pork ChopUSD 40.00

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINAUSD 134.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESEUSD 58.00

Vegetables and Sides

GRILLED BROCCOLINIUSD 9.00

Cannellini Beans & Mustard GreensUSD 9.00

Fried Gold PotatoesUSD 9.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 9.00

Misticanza Roman SaladUSD 9.00

Dessert

GIANDUJA BUDINOUSD 13.00

MELA DOLCEUSD 13.00

TIRAMISUUSD 13.00

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGUSD 13.00

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