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Antica Trattoria

Name: Antica Trattoria
Address: 5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, United States, 91942
Telephone: (619) 463-9919
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1792 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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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 are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time.

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 2; 2 hours for parties up to 4; 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of up to 6; and 3 hours for parties of 7+. We can't guarantee special request for tables.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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Booked 15 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 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.
Private party contact
Francesco Basile: (619) 463-9919

Location
5654 Lake Murray Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Lambrusco "Sweet Red", Riunite, Split, Italia
- Glass$8.00
Prosecco, Lunetta, Split, Veneto, Italia
- Glass$11.00
Sparkling Rose, Lunetta, Split, Veneto, Italia
- Glass$11.00
Sparkling Red, Rosa Regale, split Banfi DOCG Veneto, Italia
- Glass$13.00
Prosecco, Da Luca, DOC Veneto, Italia
- Bottle$32.00
Champagne, Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, France
- Bottle$75.00

White Wines

Riesling, Cupcake, Pfalz, Germany
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Moscato, Folonari, Provincia di Pavia, Italia
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
White Zinfandel, California
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Rose, Stemmari, Sicilia
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
House, Pinot Grigio, Italia
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00
Pinot Grigio, Paggio, Venezia Giulia, Italia
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$37.00
Gavi, Riva Leone, Gavi, Italia
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$35.00
Vermentino, Perolla, Toscana
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Hay Maker, New Zealand
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Carmenet "Reserve", Sonoma
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Firriato Branciforti Dei Bordonaro 18' Sicily
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$40.00
Chardonnay, Stags Leap, Napa
- Bottle$50.00
Pecorino, Vestini 18' Terre Di Chieti
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00

Italian Reds

Sangiovese, 16' Toscana, Barone Ricasoli
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00
Sangiovese Blend, "Ciu Ciu" Piceno, 18' Marche
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$42.00
House Chinti, Toscana
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$32.00
Chianti Classico, San Felice 17' Toscana
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Chianti Classico Riserva, "IL Grigio" San Felice" 15' Toscana
- Bottle$53.00
Primitivo, Il Trullo 16' Puglia
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Barbera, Riva Leone, 16' Piemonte
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$38.00
Pedres Cerasio Cannonau di Sardegna DOC 15'
- Bottle$45.00
Nero D' Avola Branciforti, 17' Sicilia
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$35.00
Valpolicella Ripasso, Classico Superiore Solane, 16' Veneto
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle*$45.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Carrara, 14'
- Bottle$50.00
Barbaresco, Malagré, 15' Alba Piemonte
- Bottle$65.00
Rosso Di Montalcino, Pian Delle Vigne 18', Toscana
- Bottle$66.00
Negroamaro, Muri 17', Puglia
- Bottle$45.00
Perolla, Super Toscana 16'
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$36.00
10% Sangiovese + 20% Cab + 50% Merlot + 20% Ciliegiolo Aglianico, "Menent" 14', Campania
- Bottle$48.00
Rosso, "CA'EMO" 17', Veneto
- Bottle$40.00
Super Tuscan, Rocca Delle Macie "Sasyr" 15'
- Bottle$45.00
60% Sangiovese, 40% Syrah, Toscana Super Tuscan, Vigorelo "San Felice" 13', Toscana
- Bottle$85.00
30% Cab Sau + 30% Merlot + 5% Petit Verdot + 35% Pugnitello Amarone Della Valpolicella, Nuve 13', Veneto
- Bottle$85.00
Barolo, Malagre 13', Piemonte
- Bottle$75.00
Brunnello di Montalcino, Campo Giovani 14', Toscana$95.00
Syrah, Feudi Branciforti, Sicily 16'
- Bottle$40.00
Barbaresco, Riva Leone, Piedmont 14'
- Bottle$48.00

Soft Drinks

Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Sierra Mist
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Lemonade
Shirley Temple
Roy Rogers
Orange Juice
Ginger Ale
Root Beer
Ginger Beer
Tonic
Cranberry Juice

Reds Wines

Syrah, Klinker Brick, 16' Lodi, CA
- Bottle$42.00
Syrah, Montpellier, 16' California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Merlot, Montpellier, 15' California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Merlot, Sterling, California 16' California
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Montpellier, 17' California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Heavy Weight, 16' Lodi
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
Cabernet, Ferrari-Carano 16' Alexander Valley
- Bottle$70.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, San Simeon 17' Paso Robles
- Bottle$53.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Niner 17', Paso Robles
- Bottle$65.00
Petite Sirah, Harlow Ridge, 15' Lodi
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$38.00
Red Blend, Niner Bootjack Red 17', Paso Robles
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$45.00
Red Blend, DAOU "The Pessimist" 17', Paso Robles
- Bottle$49.00
Red Blend, San Simeon "Stormwatch" 14', Paso Robles
- Bottle$100.00
Pinot Noir, Black Ridge 17', California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Pinot Noir, Laurier, 18' Los Carneros, Sonoma, CA
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$40.00
Pinot Noir Ferrari-Carano 17' Anderson Valley
- Bottle$53.00
Pinot Noir, Etude 17', Carneros
- Bottle$65.00
Malbec, Finca el Origen Reserve 18', Valle Uco, Arg
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$40.00
Malbec, Opaque 16', Paso Robles
- Bottle$45.00
Zinfandel Opaque 15', Paso Robles
- Bottle$45.00
Old Vine Zinfandel, Scotto Family Cellars 15', Lodi
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$40.00
Dessert Wine, Porto Ruby or Tawny, Portugal
- Glass$7.00

Beers & Cider

Stella Artois, Cidre Apple 4.5%$6.00
Stella Artois, Euro Pilsner, 5.2%, Leuven, Belgium$8.00
Peroni, Euro Pale Lager, 5.1% , Roma, Italia$8.00
Ale Smith, Nut Brown English Style Ale, 5.0% San Diego$8.00
IPA, Alpine Duet, 7.0%, San Diego$8.00
Honey Blonde Ale Islander Brewery 6.0%$8.00
Ale Smith, .394, San Diego Pale Ale, 6.0%, San Diego$8.00
IPA, Alpine, HFS, 6.5%$8.00
Pacific Islander Brewery, "Blood Orange", IPA, 7.2%, SanDiego$8.00

Cocktails

Beer, wine & Spirits

Piña Coladas$11.00
Pineapple, Strawberry, Mango, Passion Fruit
Margaritas$11.00
Lime, Mango, Strawberry
Mojitos$11.00
Lime, Mango, Passion Fruit
Moscow Mule$11.00
Ginger beer, lime juice

Craft Cocktails

Espresso Martini$13.00
Absolute, Kahula, espresso and a splash of cream
Cosmopolitan$12.00
Absolute, triple sec, fresh lemon and lime juice with a splash of cranberry juice
Aperol Spritz$14.00
Prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of soda
Negroni$14.00
Campari, Beefeater Gin, Cinzano sweet vermouth, with a lemon twist on the rocks
Manhattan$14.00
Maker's Mark, cinzano sweet vermouth, and a dash of bitters
Old Fashioned$14.00
Maker's Mark, organic raw sugar, a dash of bitters, dehydrated orange peel and Italian cherries

What 1,792 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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MarciG
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was wonderful and the service was top notch.
DS
DianeS
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience2
I've always enjoyed the food at Antica Trattoria, but last night my shrimp capellini was really tasteless, no real flavor at all. The Caesar salad was very good, though, but one would hope that the main course would be much better, considering the price. The waitress was very helpful and nice, though she constantly interrupted the conversation my friend and I were having to ask if everything was fine and if we needed anything. I would say she interrupted 8-10 times. I found that annoying.
DM
DebbieM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience3
the food is excellent!! Staff are very nice but they were stretched.. very busy so service was poor
RP
R1stPony
San Diego
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great Italian food served by attentive waiters and in an authentic-looking restaurant. The walls decorated with pieces from different wine crates adds to the ambiance.
AA
AnthonyA
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As per usual! A very good experience, right down to the food and friendly servers and greeting personnel!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
For Mother’s Day, we had a mediocre experience. We were rushed, food was subpar, and a lot of our order details were missed. I will not be going back there again.
KW
KenW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It was enjoyable. Service endearing and welcoming. Food was good
T
Todd
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
My wife and I went to Antica for the first time the other night. We had heard good things about the restaurant and were hopeful of having good experience. The staff was extremely friendly. The cocktails were excellent. The food was fresh and tasty. We stuck with traditional Italian dishes: Ravioli and Lasagna. We really enjoyed the meals. The wait staff were attentive and affable, despite the restaurant being full and staff being minimal. They added to the experience. We look forward to going back again!
GV
GailV
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of my favorite places. The food is fantastic. Staff is pleasant and helpful.
LY
LYNNP
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, creative takes on traditional Italian dishes. Superb service. Great value.
R
Rosevillefoodie22
Sacramento
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a great place for a friends dinner! The food, service & menu was exceptional!! Tryout their daily specials!!
K
Kimberly
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great authentic Italian food! Never disappoints. This might be a "hole in the wall" place but you never feel that way once inside.
DB
DonB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner. The service was very good and the people were friendly. The dinner was excellent.
TE
TERRY
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the first bite of the warm bread, to the last mouthwatering dessert, the meal was exceptional. The waiter paced our dining experience perfectly. The Carpaccio was one of the best we've ever had.
JM
JohnM
San Diego
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our usual high quality meal and outstanding service.
LY
LYDIAK
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely surprise find in La Mesa! Delicious, authentic Italian in a great setting! Good portion servings! Personal attention. Acoustics are not great.... a little loud when they are completely full so it is hard to have conversations and hear your guests. Other than that it is an outstanding restaurant.
RW
RobertW
San Diego
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently excellent food. We always enjoy coming here.
AM
AnnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was charming. The service provided by our waitress Heather was outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
For being short staffed, the service was really good. Authentic great tasting food. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another extraordinary dinner! Everything about this place is exceptional.
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hungry2eat
San Diego
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate outside and it was a pleasant night for drinks and that great brie appetizer, followed by delicious entrees. Just perfect
N
Navygal95
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our second time to Antics in the last two weeks. Our new favorite Italian restaurant. The food was fresh, atmosphere was like an at home meal with family and friends that you like to be around. Highly recommend this restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well, another meal in the books. As always it was like going to mamas house and catching up with family. As always we requested Alexandria and she was really great as usual, she gave us some good recommendations including the octopus appetizer which was FANTASTIC, we told the owner that he needed to have this am the time just for us…lol. Alexandria’s husband was also working that night so we got to catch up on the baby with both of them and the owner even stopped by to say hi and talk to us. I just can’t say enough about this place and how much we love Alexandria, the food, and the service.
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bbabr
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Such a good experience. Our table was ready for us when we got there. A little loud but not to a level where it's too much to handle. We got the zucchini flowers which were amazing and the penne with shrimp and smoked salmon had a smokey taste that just elevated the dish to a new level. Try the tiramisu!
CW
CarolW
San Diego
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent - I've never had a calamari steak so tender! The appetizer special was cheese-stuffed fried zucchini blossoms. They were tasty! My friend was impressed with the linguini, which had a lot of seafood - mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari...we were very full when we were finished! As usual, the atmosphere and service were cozy and attentive. I love to introduce my friends to Antica.
DB
DeeB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a party of 9 for Dinner. Had a great time. They have new, energetic servers. Our group really enjoyed themselves.
CS
CynthiaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family had an incredible experience at Antica Trattoria this past Friday. We celebrated a 50th birthday and the food, ambience, service, and overall experience were all incredible. Our server was amazing too and the birthday boy could not have been happier. Thank you!!
ED
EDMO
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food1service5ambience5
I ordered lasagna it was the worst lasagna I’ve ever had in my life, it was overcook the noodles were sooo gummy! I couldn’t distinguish the noodle from the cheese, I spent $145 ! 2nd bad meal here- I won’t be back! Sad, I do like the service.
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Tinkerbell
San Diego
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We found the food to be tasty and substantial, the service was excellent however the noise level was a bit too high for easy conversation with more than 1 person sitting across or next to you. We were happy though to see that on a Wednesday night the restaurant was completely full and people around us definitely enjoyed the food and experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Table was ready at reservation time. 1 person in our party had dietary restrictions that were easily accommodated. Service was impeccable. Food was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and customer service
GV
GailV
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places. I ordered the Brasato, and it was perfectly prepared. It was tender, the Cabernet sauce was SO good, the vegetables just right, with fresh bread. LOVED IT. Servers were great too.
MM
MichaelM
San Diego
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb in every way
TD
TedD
San Diego
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food Fantastic! Parking easy. Very noisy but worth it!
JK
JandKfromSanDiego
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Friendly staff and always great food. Wonderful anniversary dinner. Definitely our neighborhood favorite with guests and for special occasions.
AA
AliciaA
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Heather is truly AMAZING. She is a gem and I’d return back to antica just for her!
MB
MarianneB
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful! We brought friends who had never been there, they loved it! The food was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best authentic Italian in SD My calamari was cooked to perfection Great Vino Amazing in every way
LH
LisaH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
changed their gnocci recipe, prefer the original recipe.
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Lolo
San Diego
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Charged for lemon slices? I have never been charged for lemon slices before when spending around $50 per person! Three thin slices of lemons were $1. Money hungry mentality. They've forgotten their neighborhood roots and the people that helped build them all those years ago. The food was o.k. Risotto overcooked and bland, etc. Not worth what we paid, but edible. There are other options.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Antica Trattoria using the Order Online button. Antica Trattoria also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Antica Trattoria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 463-9919.

Antica Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 1792 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.