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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

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$31 to $50

Italian

901 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 149 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
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
$142.60 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
$112.84 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 Olives$10.00
garlic, rosemary, bay, olive oil (Castelvetrano, Gaete, and Cerignola olives)
Foccacia Garlic Bread$12.00
garlic butter, parmigiana
Prosciutto & Truffle Arancini $22.00
24 mo. prosciutto di parma, parmigiana
Wood Fired Prawns$22.50
bagna càuda, fettunta
Caesar Salad$17.00
hearts of romaine, parmigiana, garlic croutons
Misticanza Roman Salad$10.00
italian greens, herbs, fennel, radish, flowers, lemon vinaigrette, parmigiano
Meatballs al Forno$18.00
whipped ricotta, organic tomato, parmigiana
Stone Fruit and Burrata$22.00
local stone fruit , arugula, almonds
Salumi Tower$53.00
assorted charcuteries, burrata, pickled vegetables
Caviar$98.00
creme fraiche butter, blinis, chives

Pizza

Ezzo Pepperoni$21.00
Organic Tomato, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Sicilian Oregano
Calabrian Sausage$19.50
broccoli rabe, sweet peppers, mozzarella
Funghi Misti$21.00
mozzarella, taleggio, sage
Mortadella$24.00
mozzarella, prosciutto butter, pistachio, red onion, fermented serrano, parmigiano
Margherita$18.00
organic tomato, burrata, basil

Pasta

Radiatore and Kale Pesto $26.00
pine nuts, currants, chili oil
Casarecce alla Vodka$26.00
organic tomato, cream, chili flake, basil, parmigiano
Lamb Sugo Cavatelli $28.00
organic tomato, white wine, ricotta salata
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
bacon, egg, black pepper, pecorino romano
White Stuffed Shells $29.00
alfredo sauce, fontina, spinach, mushrooms
Linguine Nero & Clams$29.00
Garlic, White Wine, Parsley
Lobster Ravioli$50.00
butter, caviar, meuer lemon

Entrées

Wood Grilled Costata$52.00
16 OZ NEW YORK STRIP, charred scallions, bone marrow butter
Lasagna Bolognese$58.00
organic tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, basil
Whole Grilled Fish$48.00
tomato confit, herbs, olivata
Chicken alla Diavola$35.00
caramelized onions, spigarello, calabrian chile salsa
Veal Parmigiana$43.00
marinara, mozzarella, basil
Bistecca alla Florentina$134.00
40 oz porterhouse, shoestring potatoes, salsa verde

Vegetables and Sides

$9 ea.

Grilled Broccolini$9.00
calabrian chili, meyer lemon, parmigiana
Cannellini Beans & Mustard Greens$9.00
pangrattato
Fried Gold Potatoes$9.00
peperonata, aioli
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00
n'duja vinaigrette

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Nemesis Torte$13.00
whipped creme fraiche, olive oil
Strawberries & Cream$13.00
bay leaf cremeux, local strawberries, pine nut
Tiramisu$13.00
espresso soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone mousse, coffee caramel, dark chocolate
Torta di Banane$13.00
tahini mousse, malted mascarpone, banana streusel, sesame gelato

What 4,664 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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San Diego
Most Booked
San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Seneca offers an enchanting ambiance with "breathtaking views" and a stylish, vibrant design. Many patrons rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like wood-fired prawns and focaccia garlic bread. However, some reviews note inconsistent service and food temperatures. Overall, it's a must-visit for its overall experience.

4,664 Reviews

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Ross VIP
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always hav a wonderful experience! Food and service is always exceptional!
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Brenda VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. The waiter was awful. He rushed our decisions from the first time he approached the table. He wanted to know what we wanted for every course upfront 2 minutes after he dropped the menu. He then came back to ask if we would be needing anything else after they had only brought 1/3 meals and no drinks, and no utensils. Clearly this a rush to get people in and out without caring if you get or enjoy your meal. We will not be returning. Overpriced and rushed. There are much better options in San Diego.
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Stephanie
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our service was fabulous from beginning to end. It was our first time here celebrating a birthday. They accommodated us so nicely. Not one bad thing to say. Will return.
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Jodi VIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love the ambience and food. Celebrated a graduation was the best
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Danielle
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing expierence & Ella was an amazing server & made my birthday amazing!
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Oscar
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An utterly delightful afternoon with amazing service, food, and cocktails. Thank you.
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CESAR A
San Diego1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The view and the place itself are worth the visit, it has a marine-classic yacht ambiance. Drinks are tasty. Food itself was not top notch at Lunch hour. Limited options.
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zachary VIP
San Diego8 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
First off the food was outstanding! We had the lasagna and the Brussel sprouts to start and both dishes were phenomenal. The vibe an the ambiance in there were super cool with an amazing view. I wasn’t thrilled about the service. When we checked in I asked if we could possibly sit outside and the hostess came off a little short with me and told me they couldn’t accommodate specific seating and that they would try to accommodate us as best they could when it was time. We sat at the bar ,ordered a drink and not even a minute later another hostess came and got us and sat us right inside the middle of the restaurant. As we from outside to inside I noticed a bunch of available tables outside. I shrugged it off and carried on with my evening. A little later a couple sat next to us and immediately asked if they could sit outside. Without hesitation their waitress moved them to a table outside. So I was like WTF…..this contradicts what we were told, and on top of that there were still available tables outside there. That left kind of a sour taste in my mouth…..maybe I caught them on a bad night, but other than that the place was amazing.
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Jennifer
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, beautiful ambiance,and excellent food! The prawns and lobster ravioli are a must!
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Eddie VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Views and ambiance were amazing service was great the food was just ok nothing wowed me might come back for drinks and to enjoy the restaurants ambiance and views but the food was just ok
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FAQs

Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4664 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 149 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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.

Seneca

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

Private Dining Room - $115 Three Course Set Menu

Private Dinng Room - $91 Three Course Set Menu

Margherita

Tiramisu

Foccacia Garlic Bread

Small Plates

Marinated Olives$10.00

Foccacia Garlic Bread$12.00

Prosciutto & Truffle Arancini $22.00

Wood Fired Prawns$22.50

Caesar Salad$17.00

Misticanza Roman Salad$10.00

Meatballs al Forno$18.00

Stone Fruit and Burrata$22.00

Salumi Tower$53.00

Caviar$98.00

Pizza

Ezzo Pepperoni$21.00

Calabrian Sausage$19.50

Funghi Misti$21.00

Mortadella$24.00

Margherita$18.00

Pasta

Radiatore and Kale Pesto $26.00

Casarecce alla Vodka$26.00

Lamb Sugo Cavatelli $28.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

White Stuffed Shells $29.00

Linguine Nero & Clams$29.00

Lobster Ravioli$50.00

Entrées

Wood Grilled Costata$52.00

Lasagna Bolognese$58.00

Whole Grilled Fish$48.00

Chicken alla Diavola$35.00

Veal Parmigiana$43.00

Bistecca alla Florentina$134.00

Vegetables and Sides

Grilled Broccolini$9.00

Cannellini Beans & Mustard Greens$9.00

Fried Gold Potatoes$9.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Nemesis Torte$13.00

Strawberries & Cream$13.00

Tiramisu$13.00

Torta di Banane$13.00

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