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Seneca, San Diego, CA
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Seneca

$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 152 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.

Why they're an Icon

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
  • 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.
  • 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 Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu Photo
  • 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.
    Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu Photo

What 4,249 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

NoiseModerate

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  • San Diego

    Most Booked

  • San Diego

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Seneca offers an enchanting dining experience with "amazing food," "beautiful views," and "great service." The ambiance is praised as "stunning," making it perfect for special occasions. While some found service timings inconsistent, the overall atmosphere and quality of dishes like Italian classics and fresh seafood make it a memorable destination.
4,249 Reviews
  1. Diana

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place was about vibe AND good food! Service was excellent. We started with wood fired prawns and eggplant. Both were outstanding. Then we had carbonara and lamb pasta which we both enjoyed. The entire staff was very attentive. Had the Cosmmopolitano cocktail and split the banana cake desser which I would recommend. All this with an amazing view of the sunse, the city, and the bay. Going back!

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4249 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Seneca

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
  • 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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