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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

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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
Beets and Burrata$21.00
local citrus, arugula, fresno chili, pistachio
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

Mafalda Corta con Covolo Nero$26.00
kale pesto, pine nuts, currants, chili oil
Casarecce alla Vodka$26.00
organic tomato, cream, chili flake, basil, parmigiano
Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di Angello$28.00
lamb sugo, organic tomato, white wine, ricotta salata
Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00
bacon, egg, black pepper, pecorino romano
Agnolotto Verde Di Tartufo$26.00
potato, ricotta, mushroom cream
Linguine Nero & Clams$29.00
Garlic, White Wine, Parsley
Cacio e Pepe al Forno$29.00
pecorino romano cream, black pepper, pangrattato

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 4,593 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
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Review summary

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Seneca offers an enchanting dining experience with "stunning views" and a "warm, stylish" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "attentive service," making it ideal for special occasions. The rooftop setting enhances the "vibrant vibe," while standout dishes like wood-fired prawns and vodka pasta delight foodies.

4,593 Reviews

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Laisa
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time celebrating my son’s graduation. Food was great as always. Service was attentive and helpful.
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Jorge
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of San Diego’s best restaurants! Ambience was amazing!
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Miranda
San Diego1 review
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Blonde host marked my birthday reservation as a no show within the 15 minute grace period of us walking into the lobby, literally waiting to be helped. Waited over an hour to be seated and were the last guests in the lobby to be accommodated. As the first point of contact for guests and the one who sets the tone for the entire dining experience- I'd expect the host to be more welcoming and accommodating. Very upsetting considering this was a celebration.
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World Traveler VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Perfect ambiance, delicious food! Can’t wait to return, soon!!!
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Mmadison VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most beautiful restaurant I have ever been to! Everything about this place is amazing, the food, drinks, staff, views, everything!
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Miryam
Baja California1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The most delicious and beautiful place to eat! Better than expected !
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Melinda
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seneca was fantastic as always! The food was excellent! The MAFALDA CORTA CON CAVOLO NERO was out of this world! The WOOD FIRED PRAWNS were heavenly, the pizza was sooo yummy and so was the FOCACCIA GARLIC BREAD and CEASAR SALAD. Loved it all! The ambience is always amazing. This place never disappoints! Don’t forget to try the “Bada Bing” cocktail! It’s too die for!
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Christian
Unspecified1 review
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I had high hopes for Seneca after booking our anniversary dinner weeks in advance. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to the occasion. Even though it’s advertised as a rooftop restaurant, we were seated inside near the kitchen, which really took away from the ambiance we were looking forward to. I asked if we could move since my girlfriend was feeling hot and uncomfortable, but we were told the outdoor tables were reserved for the entire night. That was understandable, but still disappointing. On top of that, the whole vibe felt off. I don’t want to assume anything, but it honestly felt like we weren’t as welcome there. It was hard to shake the feeling of being out of place, which definitely affected the mood of the evening. The environment was also very loud and overwhelming, making it difficult to relax. To their credit, the staff did notice we weren’t having the best time and offered us complimentary mocktails, which we appreciated. The food was good, but I had already lost my appetite. Overall, it just didn’t feel like the special night we had planned. We don’t plan on coming back.
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Markijan
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was one of a kind. Service was excellent and food was amazing. Views are picturesque. Enjoy.
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Michael
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was spectacular. We started with the garlic bread and arancini which were both really good. We chose pastas for our main dishes and they were both super flavorful. The linguini and clams was really really good. The ambiance was really nice, it’s really cool inside and the views are awesome. Service was also top notch. I would absolutely recommend.
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Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4593 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

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.

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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

Beets and Burrata$21.00

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

Mafalda Corta con Covolo Nero$26.00

Casarecce alla Vodka$26.00

Cavatelli Alla Sugo Di Angello$28.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$27.00

Agnolotto Verde Di Tartufo$26.00

Linguine Nero & Clams$29.00

Cacio e Pepe al Forno$29.00

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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