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Firenze Trattoria, Encinitas, CA

Firenze Trattoria

4.8 (1797)
$31 to $50
Italian
162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
OPEN FOR DINE IN~ We are accepting online and phone reservations. Please be patient with wait times **IF YOU HAVE A SEATING PREFERENCE FOR EITHER THE INSIDE DINING ROOM OR OUTSIDE HEATED PATIO, PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. **SEATING PREFERENCES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED**



Sun-splashed by day and romantically lantern-lit at night, Firenze's flower-bedecked patio, with it's gentle fountain, is like a private courtyard in some romantic Italian villa. Come see what all the buzz is about we are certain that you will enjoy this one of a kind experience in this beautiful San Diego Italian restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Firenze provides full service catering for your special events, including weddings, bridal showers, bar mitzvahs, graduations and more.
  • Private party facilities
    Firenze Privato is a private dining experience for up to 50 people. The latest addition to our award-winning restaurant and the menu can be tailored to your liking. With its soft colors and elegant wood accents, the atmosphere evokes class and style with an Italian theme.
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Cross street
    Manchester / Encinitas Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

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What 1,797 people are saying

Firenze Trattoria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North San Diego

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firenze Trattoria is cherished for its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Patrons adore the "family-friendly atmosphere" and "delicious Italian cuisine," with standout dishes like the "butternut squash ravioli" and "lobster ravioli." The staff, including managers like Holly and Jeff, ensure guests feel "like family," enhancing the dining experience.
1,797 Reviews
  1. Ellen VIP

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner. Especially great on Tuesdays when you can bring your own wine & there’s no corkage fee. Lots of free parking.

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  2. Aaron

    San Diego2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food, good quality, good portions. This used to be a special restaurant for me and my wife on special occasions, but it’s gone down a step or two. Not sure I will be back after this experience because it isn’t 5-star anymore. 4 issues: 1. Went for happy hour. Bartender doesn’t give us a menu or tell us about happy hour specials. He just asks what he can get for us. I had to ask to see a happy hour menu. That did not have the feel of the upscale restaurant we chose for our anniversary. Would like to have felt more welcomed. 2. Ordered a vodka martini. It had lots of floating ice chips in it. Maybe that’s normal in some places, but I’ve never had or seen that before. Definitely didn’t make my drink feel smooth or special. 3. Ordered rack of lamb entree. Medium rare. It came out more medium well. 4. I told them on our reservation and in person that I’m gluten free (celiac) and let them know that we were celebrating our anniversary. For a free dessert, they brought out cannoli. Not gluten free. Just wondering why they missed that.

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  3. Cathy VIP

    San Diego8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food - when it came out 1 hour on the dot after our arrival (cringe) - was good as usual. But the service was painfully slow. The waiter - a tall bald man - seemed scattered, brought our drinks after our appetizer (and had to be reminded), and overall, we felt as if we were not taken care of well at all - with the exception of the busboy Jose, who was incredibly attentive as always.If the food wasn’t good, we wouldn’t come back. Please please do something about the exceptionally slow service & lack of attention to detail.

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  4. Shari VIP

    San Diego117 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and patio. Neighborhood gem.

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  5. Patti VIP

    San Diego29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, had such an exceptional restaurant nearby. Great food great service great ambience

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  6. cynthia VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For years, Firenze has been my go-to favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food and service are consistently good and there are so many tempting things on the menu that despite the fact that I usually order my favorite thing (butternut squash ravioli), I still enjoy perusing the menu every time I go. It's not easy to successfully operate a restaurant so consistently good for as long as Firenze has been doing it, but somehow they've managed to do it. The patio seating is very nice and the inside seating is also very nice -- refined and quiet. It's great for special occasions or regular dining. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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  7. Linda

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going to Firenze for over 35 years. Always excellent. 3rd and 4th generation patronage.

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  8. Julie

    California Central Coast6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This establishment consistently exceeds expectations. I was making a reservation for a party of eight at 5 p.m., the only available option was outdoor dining. As this was not preferable, I left a message inquiring whether it would be possible to dine indoors. Shortly after, Jeff, the manager, kindly called back to confirm that indoor dining could indeed be accommodated. His courteous and accommodating attitude is one of the many reasons we return to this exceptional restaurant, aside from the outstanding cuisine We began our meal with the Bruschetta and Calamari as appetizers, followed by the Mozzarella Caprese and my favorite, the Linguine alla Vongole with the red sauce option. My son opted for the steak, which he declared to be the best he has ever had, maintaining the restaurant’s consistent quality. Everyone enjoyed their selections, and the evening was made even more delightful by the half-priced wines, so we indulged in one of their finest!

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  9. Caralene

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have loved Firenze Trattoria since our first visit back in 2017. The food is delicious, and the staff is fantastic—Bill, Christine, Elaina, Janette, and Jerod, to name a few outstanding servers. Jose is the most meticulous service assistant; he has been with Firenze’s since day one. Managers, Holly, Jeff, and David ensure all guests feel comfortable and catered to throughout their dining experience. You will feel part of Firenze's family while enjoying lunch, dinner, or cocktails at the bar. Firenze holds a special place in my family. Caralene Hanson

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  10. Paul

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Slow service, appetizer was subpar, entrees were average. A bit overpriced.

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FAQs

Firenze Trattoria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (760) 944-9000.

Firenze Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 1797 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Firenze Trattoria

162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Manchester / Encinitas Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Encinitas
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Firenze provides full service catering for your special events, including weddings, bridal showers, bar mitzvahs, graduations and more.
  • Private party facilities
    Firenze Privato is a private dining experience for up to 50 people. The latest addition to our award-winning restaurant and the menu can be tailored to your liking. With its soft colors and elegant wood accents, the atmosphere evokes class and style with an Italian theme.
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