An elegant, yet relaxed spot for classic Italian dining with a kids menu & dog-friendly patio. Based on 386 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
505 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 942-7332
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Hours
| Friday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:45 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:45 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:45 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:45 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:45 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:45 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Nuria Cobo
This is our favorite Italian in north county. Food was so AUTHENTIC, full of flavor, great wine options and service was great. We will definitely come back.
Chris Miner
Delicious, refined Italian in a comfortable atmosphere. We showed up with 7 on a July Friday night and they made room and sat us. The appetizers were so good (bruschetta, caprese, burrata, etc). The cheese is sooo fresh. The pastas were all delicious (the carbonara was 10/10) and the party enjoyed the chicken parm as well. There is no pizza here but all the other Italian was fantastic.
moniquelauren99
Best Italian food I’ve ever had. Better than SD and NY Little Italy and right on par with traditional family recipes. all the staff and the owner, Maurizio, were so professional and friendly. Came with my girl friend to enjoy good conversation, wine, and food and we were blown away by the quality of the food. We paid $130 with tip for 2 specialty entrees and 4 glasses of wine and would happily do it again. The quality of the food tasted like it was worth double. We will be returning here for years to come I hope! ambience is inviting and the perfect spot to relax with vino and enjoy long conversation. My new favorite restaurant!
Kala W
When you watch each table fill up immediately with yet another set of customers, you know you found an awesome restaurant. The staff was so attentive. The chef had so much personality you felt he was your best friend. We ordered different appetizers and different main courses so we could each share at our table of 10. Every single dish was perfect. The portions are very generous. And oh my gosh that warm bread can make your toes curl, it is that good.
Dmitry Brin
High quality authentic Italian food. While the place is very unassuming and is even missing white table cloths, the magic is all in the kitchen.
Shelly LaPointe
Absolutely adore this place! The food, the service, the ambiance are excellent Literally could not ask for anything more! Thank you ❤️
Henry Voros
Although the meal presentation was good, the meal itself was entirely unremarkable and the ambiance was similarly lacking. I can’t think of a good reason to eat here again.
Savvy T
Went to this place a while back and the food was awesome. The place had great vibes when we walked by and they were able to find us a table even though we did not have a reservation. Will definitely come again when in the area next.
Melissandre Pache
Try it once. And then again. And then again. I have had the pleasure of dining here on three occasions all of which did not disappoint. From the authentic Italian service to the wine and food. I leave making a reservation to come back again.
Mohan Karulkar
Pricey, but very nice experience overall. Waitstaff was working short but still managed to be attentive and polite. Food was excellent. My wife and I split a starter salad and the kitchen split the plates without being asked. Meatballs were dense and full of flavor, definitely homemade and well seasoned. Spaghetti was well cooked. Everyone else seemed to live their meals as well. Cannoli and tiramisu were well executed. Overall a great experience.
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