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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 24, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 135 times today

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
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 4,743 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

Noise • Moderate

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San Diego
Most Booked
San Diego
Most Booked

Review summary

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Seneca offers "amazing views" and an "incredible ambiance," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "exceptional service," with standout dishes like steak and gnocchi. While some note room for improvement in certain areas, the overall experience is "highly recommendable."

4,743 Reviews

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Lauren
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience celebrating our daughter's birthday. Highly recommend the garlic bread!
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Ricky VIP
Miami - Dade2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb! Food delicious, drinks tasty and creative, decor outstanding and excellent service! Amazing views!
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Annette VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved loved loved this restaurant! We have been multiple times for birthdays, anniversaries, etc. This time we meet long time friends from out of state for dinner! We lalways enjoy the loud energy but,wanted to have a secluded spot where we could really enjoy hearing each other speak...they Host accomodated us right away! They gave us the perfect spot to enjoy the scenery and still be able to enjoy each other!
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Ron
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Veal parmesan was overcooked. The meal was bland. I requested additional marinara to try to spice it up and the marinara sauce was just crushed tomatoes. It had no real flavor.
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Sarthak VIP
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, views, and service. Servers take time to talk through recommendations with you, and you don’t feel rushed
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Juli VIP
San Francisco Bay Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed every part of our meal at Seneca. The food, ambience and service were all wonderful.
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Frank
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Food and great choice of different options of drinks and appetizers! Definitely would recommend 💯
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Mara
San Diego6 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We order the caviar and it was OK. Presentantation was also not good. Pasta with lamb was ok, eatable. The pizza was delicious and the service was good.
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Dylan
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, We got the Stuffed Shells and the Spaghetti Carbonara, They both tasted excellent. Our waitress Tori was wonderful, she explained all of our options very clearly & she was so kind. Will be returning.
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Justin
San Diego1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They must've listed after the backlash from when a waiter and kitchen staff member confronted the dude that tipped 10%. Although I hate the 4% surcharge and don't agree that the tip % starts at 20% (which is 24% really because that 4% is already for their living wage, right?), at least it started there compared to what apparently the guy that posted started at (24% or something?). Also, they specifically called out that the tip was calculated on the pre-surcharge, pre-tax amount which I appreciate (its crazy to me when places calculate tip on the tax!) and they didn't look over my shoulder when I submitted the tip (they left the device on the table). The prices weren't terrible and the service was very good. The ambiance was good, although the day we went it was overcast and a bit windy. The food was mediocre at best but the cocktail was pretty strong.
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Seneca is rated 4.7 stars by 4743 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 24, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 135 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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