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Blade 1936, Oceanside, CA

Blade 1936

4.6
4.6
916 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.
  • 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

Experiences

  • Antinori Wine Dinner at Blade 1936

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 4, 2024 only
    6:00 PM
    Date: December 4th | Time: 6:00 PM Join us at Blade 1936 for an unforgettable evening as Silvio di Silvio, Antinori’s esteemed brand ambassador, takes you on a journey through Tuscany’s most innovative wineries. Indulge in a specially curated four-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Angelo Traversa, perfectly paired with exceptional Tuscan wines. Price: $95 per person RSVP: To confirm your reservation, text 619-987-4435. 20% gratuity applies.
    Antinori Wine Dinner at Blade 1936 Photo

What 916 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blade 1936 in Oceanside offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food and a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its "excellent homemade pasta and delicious pizza," the restaurant impresses with its quality ingredients and friendly service. While noise can occasionally be a challenge, the delightful menu and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

916 Reviews
  1. WILLIAM

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in San Diego. Always great when the owner visits every table to see how his guests are enjoying everything.

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  2. brenda

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Caprese salads, which were good. I had gnocchi, which were excellent- light and airy with a flavorful sugo. Hubby had Penne & Meatballs with spicy arrabicca, which was also excellent. The prices were reasonable and service was attentive.

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  3. Roz

    San Diego

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food & service were excellent! The noise level was very high, even at 5:30. Maybe turning off the TV would help.

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  4. debbie

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was too cold in the building to enjoy a pleasant evening

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  5. Rich

    Salt Lake City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved seeing how busy Blade was Friday evening. By far the best Italian food in Oside and Cbad Highly recommend to everyone who like good service and excellent food!

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  6. Suzan

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the food here as well as the most excellent service. Everyone is so friendly, attentive and accommodating. Our server suggested the rigatoni and sausage pasta with a side of shrimp. Primo! One of the best pasta dishes I have ever had!

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  7. Tom

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blade 1936 is a fabulous restaurant. The waiter suggested adding the sausage and shrimp to the ribbon pasta dish. He was right. Service was quick and the staff were attentive. We loved the place and may eat there again tonight.

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  8. Michele

    Baja California

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just returned from Italy and were looking for a good meal that reminded us of our travels. The risotto, pizza and truffle pasta exceeded our expectations! The cocktails were exceptionally good too!

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  9. Stephanie

    San Diego

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too noisy inside. Ruined the otherwise perfect experience. Bummer. If it’s warm outside, choose the patio. Otherwise it’s very uncomfortable.

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  10. Denise

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great Sausage pizza. Delicious. Will definitely be back.

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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 916 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blade 1936

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
  • 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.
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