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Downtown · Rooftop Roman-style trattoria

Seneca Trattoria

A rooftop Roman-style trattoria on the 19th floor of the InterContinental, with bay views, wood-fired cooking and Neapolitan-style pizza. It opened in July 2021.

79

Score / 100

Diner reviews
27 / 40
Kitchen craft
29 / 35
Our visit
23 / 25

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What real diners say

Seneca's ratings split by platform. It holds a 4.1 across about 1,600 Google reviews but a 4.6 across more than 6,200 OpenTable reviews.

OpenTable only accepts reviews from diners who actually booked and ate, so it's a verified sample. Google is open to anyone. We weight both, and the gap is part of the story: diners who book and eat here rate it highly.

What comes up most in reviews

  • The rooftop setting and sunset views
  • Truffle arancini
  • Wood-fired dishes
  • Birthday and group celebrations
  • Attentive service

The kitchen

  • Wood-fired cooking anchors the menu, from pizza to grilled meats and seafood.
  • Pizza dough is fermented for three days.
  • The menu mixes Roman trattoria staples with local San Diego ingredients.

What to order

  • Casarecce alla vodka
  • Wood-fired prawns
  • Chicken parm
  • Truffle arancini
  • Spaghetti carbonara
  • Margherita and Calabrian sausage pizzas
  • Tiramisu

In the press and further reading

Our visit

Great atmosphere and great service. The chicken parm is the dish to get, and the pizzas were amazing.

It's one of the best spots in San Diego for a date night, lunch or just grabbing drinks. If you're looking for a high-end atmosphere and a menu loaded with savory dishes, Seneca is a must-visit.

What we ordered

  • Chicken parm
  • Pizzas

For the current menu, hours and bookings, see Seneca Trattoria's website. More San Diego picks are in our San Diego guide.

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