Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Encinitas
19 restaurant menus in Encinitas, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Its hard to find good pasta in north county. this place does it right! Very..."
Mr Kaatz
"Beautiful flavors! Had the pasta with spaghetti and vodka tomato sauce. The sauce exploded at each bite into the food! It's a surprise when you have..."
Danny Chan
"Best Italian Spot in Town! - Hands down the most delicious Italian street eats around. Try the flatbreads and risotto before it runs..."
Dylan Reuter
"This restaurant was soo good. The service was great. And the food, the food was amazing. The pasta was phenomenal. The vodka-tomato sauce had an..."
Timothy Glover
"Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. Run by Italians, very friendly, nice wines on selection. The food is very very very good! You..."
C Scott
"This is my favorite and my friends favorite Italian restaurant in Encinitas. I love authentic Italian food. Alice’s is it!!!!
From accents to the..."
Robyn Bailis
"Excellent, from "scratch", authentic Italian food! I love that it is a family business with both Alice and her husband visiting us during the meal...."
D Gregory
"Delicious authentic Italian food. Made fresh from scratch, salads sandwiches and..."
"I been here twice and just now I’m doing the review on this place. I love the different flavors of gelato that they have. There pretty delicious..."
Omicamy Myers
"Oh ... the GELATO!! Along the coastal drive between San Diego and Oceanside we stumbled upon a quaint gelato eatery, called Gelato 101, in Encinata,..."
Beverly Colar-Credelle
"Right across the street from dinner was this awesome gelato dessert spot, gelato 101! They had an outdoor area with fire pits and perfect mood..."
Chris Akizuki
"Review is on vibes alone. Haven’t actually tried the gelato but it looks tasty.
Super cute patio with fire pits and heaters at night plus the sign..."
TheTwinkleTribe TTV
"Came to the historic highway 101 for a relaxing bike ride. Stumbled upon this cute little gem. Bought a moonlight acai bowl to share. Huuuuge..."
Felicity Fung
"So. Good. If your ever in the area I highly recommend it. I got the pistachio and the black vanilla and they were both amazing. The pistatio was just..."
Caleb Craner
"The Gelato is great. Top notch! But, I also want mention the atmosphere is super cool. While we were there one of the friendly staff gave a cup of..."
Adam Conway
"Really loved the Gelato here. Great find! Flavors were few but very tasty. Good service and good seating area. The day we went was a 15 minute..."
"This is known as “our place”. Our favorite pizza in the whole county. Consistent, always fresh and well priced. We usually get the Caesar salad..."
Karen Trapane
"Love Pandora's! It's our go-to pizza place when we're in that area. MacNcheese pizza is bomb and their beer selection is..."
Brandyn Fidel
"We live in Leucadia and love that we can get a great salad and vegetarian pizza. It's not your generic boring pizza joint; it actually had a good..."
Kapualani Brown
"The best gluten free pizza crust. The pizza was..."
Gilbert DelToro
"Great gluten free pizza for the wife, and delicious panini for me. Decent selection of beers on tap. ��..."
Jason Fiske
"I had my birthday dinner in the upstairs lounge and it was really nice. It offered the feeling of having a large group in your home. Very private...."
Emily Jane Ellis
"By far the best pizza place in the area! The crust was thin, crispy and flavorful.
These desserts though…. The chocolate lava cake was incredible...."
LeAnna Jerabek
"DELISH- we stopped in while we were waiting for a dinner reso next door. Ended up staying much longer. We had the caprese salad and the baked..."
Kim
"Service was excellent and the pizzas were soo good, we ordered the Vulcan, the combination of pears arugula and candie pecans was delicious, we also..."
Gator Gville
"Best pizza and wings :)) The smoky Gouda cheese is the bomb on the Poseidon pizza!! Very impressed..."
PHILLFS
"I had some pizza and sat on the nice terrace on a nice sunny day. The pizza was really good, both my buddy and I enjoyed ours. We also checked into..."
Js Boutin
"Wow! Awesome pie! I can't believe I've passed by this place for years. Absolutely delicious and fantastic service. Ordered the pizza of the month...."
Kathleen Isemann
"The food is great and all that staff are super nice, especially the person who was wearing a maroon New York hoodie, light colored pants with really..."
"Cool local restaurant for pizza, sandwiches and pub fare. Order at the bar, Pizza Port style but food is delivered to your table. Good domestic and..."
Brian Orr
"Always a great time. UFC nights are exciting and fun. The food is delish and the beer selection is..."
Heather Sabuni- Ranz
"Great food, great beer and the only place I found that has Cholula hot..."
Robert Chapalonis
"The gluten free pizza is delicious! If Celiac, tell them when you order and they'll take care not to cross contaminate. I only get plain cheese. My..."
B E
"WOW! truly awesome place to have yummy pizza and the services were also quick. The topping were amazing and the pizza they make is something unique...."
Imelda Moeller
"Amazing place! I live near by, and the waitresses remember me by name. The pizza isn't the best, but isn't the most expensive either. Their..."
"Awesome Italian cuisine! Definitely worth the visit if you are in town, enjoy dining al fresco. Great friendly..."
Alfredo Ponce
"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..."
Mohan Karulkar
"We absolutely LOVED Maurizio’s! We went on a whim when we couldn’t get into Herb and Sea and man are we glad! We definitely found a new favorite..."
Bri Centineo
"Great atmosphere, food and service. Will definitely recommend to anyone that craving Italian..."
Sean Zarrinkouh
"Hands down this is really good cuisine ! What a hidden gem ! Even my vegan child can enjoy dinner here , can’t wait to take her
The remodel looks..."
Susan B.G
"Very friendly staff, Great service, Amazing dinner experience with authentic Italian food and great wine list! I would recommend getting reservations..."
Aaron Farris
"I wanted a light dinner, so I ordered the Insalata Della Casa (without the corn), which was not only beautiful but had a creamy lemon-avocado..."
Caryn Machado
"We discovered this Jewel of Italian Restaurant "Maurizio's Trattoria in Encinitas with Organic ingredients. Only in Italy we had such amazing food...."
"This is the best pizza joint in the area. Heck, it's the best pizza joint in maybe the whole state! Such a great family atmosphere. The owners are so..."
Kirby Gordon
"We loved it we had our school Rancho Encinitas Academy fund raiser there! The food was great one of the best salads I've ever had. Great pasta and a..."
Shantih Black Hendrick
"Wwe ordered a thin crust pizza and it was wonderful! Fresh ingredients that they do not skimp on, and really tasty. Our server was excellent, forgot..."
Mary Ball Moeller
"I just tried Rosati's in Encinitas for the very first time and I was blown away! Their pizza is the best in town. They have TVs everywhere! And the..."
Sam Fakih
"A must try. Great Chicago style pizza , salads, and lots of beer on tap!! Lots!! I'm coming back, for sure , to try pasta dishes and different flavor..."
Elizabeth DeGeare
"Hands down the best pizza in San Diego county. If you are from Chicago and are wondering if it's the same...IT IS!! Go get this..."
Colleen Lynn
"Can't get enough of this place. I have been back 3 times in the last 10 days. If you haven't been yet get your bootie on down there. Deep dish - eat..."
Vickie Adams Gorman
"Highly recommend. Great pizza great atmosphere great service. Being from the Chicagoland area it's nice to find a place that makes me feel like I'm..."
Rebecca Markham
"Finally a true thin crust Chicago pizza, and its cut in squares the way a pizza should be cut, excellent Italian Beefs and salads too. My new..."
Jeff Druhot
"True Chicago style pizza. I will tell all my Chicago friends to visit this spot. Great beer selection..."
Isabel Morales
"This place was amazing, pizza, hot wings was great and the staff was friendly.. Stop by during our mini vacation. Will be back very..."
Jaime Velazq
"Delicious Chicago pizza, great beer selection, lots of TVs. Go..."
Kelly Kvistad Clayton
"Great food. Terrific service. Friendly..."
John Field
"Delicious, best pizza in Encinitas! Thin crust, generous w/ their..."
Sue De Legge
"Very authentic Chicago-style thin crust pizza in laid back atmosphere. Felt like a Chicago neighborhood sports pub. Large selection of beers on tap...."
Barclay McConnell
"We’ve been to Chicago dozens of times having been raised in Illinois. Since living in Southern California for the past two years we’ve not found..."
Suze Collins
"Rosati’s deep dish pizza is the bomb. The flavor of the red sauce is incredible. The texture and taste of the dough is extraordinary. One piece of..."
Eric Gual
"I ordered a takeout of their Harvest Salad. If desired,you can have chicken on it, both ways are delicious. For 2 people ,it is a main dish, or a..."
Carol Noyes
"This will be my new lunch spot the beef sandwich is an absolute deliciousness..."
Abraham C
"My husband and I got Chicago style deep dish pizza “classic combo”. Literally I am shook. BEST PIZZA we’ve ever had, hands down. Get it...."
Caitlin Linehan
"Favorite pizza joint in SD County. They have your Chicago style deep-dish but their thin crust is prime, coated with cornmeal on the bottom of the..."
"We had a wonderful time at this restaurant, sat outside on the street side seating. The service was super helpful with choosing from their amazing..."
Charlie Whiton
"First time customer last night! I had the cioppino, which was EXCELLENT. Quality seafood, well-balanced variety (not a ton of just one or two..."
Rebecca K
"I had dinner here Valentine’s Day evening with my partner, it was absolutely superb. For starters I had the fritto miso, which is the fried..."
Nikki Green
"It was the first real Italian restaurant that I have ever been to in San Diego County! The food was delicious and authentic and the atmosphere was..."
bristian hull
"Excellent food and service. Salad with arugula and goat cheese was the bomb! So good. Delicious chicken lasagne. Nice Chianti wine with dinner...."
John Knudsen
"Make reservations, it’s hard to get in here! The food is AMAZING. The pork was top notch and the meat falls off the bone. The risotto was soooo..."
Julie E
"We have been there for dinner and lunch. Both times were very enjoyable. The food were great and so were the servers. The lunch order came with a..."
"Amazing food!! Their bread on the pizza and calzones are fantastic and their use of oils in moderation make everything taste amazing.
It also feels..."
Avery Lamp
"It was busy but got sat immediately with reservations. The gnocchi was some of the best I’ve ever had. The complimentary bread wasn’t very good..."
Samantha Hoy
"Appetizers were delicious, some kind of creative pizza bites.
Dinner was also good and the standout for me was the service.
Our waiter was..."
William Macek
"First time in Encinitas and while I escaped a business conference for a peak at the ocean, decided a pizza would hit the spot. As a New Yorker, I am..."
David Schneider
"Food is incredibly great! We had a Carbonara, Margherita, and a Martina pizza. Martina pizza was perfect!! Friendly staff and good price. Definitely..."
helia ziaei
"Some of the most authentic Italian food that I have ever had in California. The meal was amazing, and the employees combined with the lively music..."
David Burnell
"Very good and consistent Italian food. The pizza is good and would always ask about specials because the octopus was..."
Aaron Brooks
"Good service, delicious food! We had sea bass which was the fish of the day and tried panna cotta as a..."
"First time here, but seems well reviewed and supporting local. Didn't know what to expect so went simple, the 10" italian combo sandwich with double..."
Thomas Nobles
"I LOVE this restaurant. They have homemade Italian food that is so good. The Mushroom Ravioli dish is out of this world. The owners care so much..."
Brenda Catt
"Small Business that does it right! Rosanna's Pasta Shop makes not only delicious Pasta to eat in, but to take home for a quick and easy dinner that's..."
Chef Claudia
"Love the sandwich and the pastas. And their little market has some great..."
Federico Alapizco
"Awesome. Loved the Greek..."
Robin Cravens
"I am so impressed with this place! They have the best Italian food around by far. I absolutely love their California Caprese Salad. I was also told..."
Charlotte Shinjoski
"The food is really good and the portion sizes can easily be shared or you have great left overs! We have now tried several of the great sandwiches..."
Rebecca Phenicie
"one of the best spots in the area. prices are..."
"The Veal Parmigiana was excellent. Ate at the bar while enjoying the live music - super talented piano player - he even plays requests! All the..."
Constance Maples
"This place is perfect for date night. If you don't care for the sound of trains I would recommend sitting inside as the train tracks are across the..."
Jenny
"Nice Date Spot. I ordered the Bismark, Pizza: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, asparagus, truffle oil and oven-roasted eggs.
and I added Arugula.
It was..."
Alicia Jarvela
"It's always like coming home. Authentic Italian fare, kindly and attention servers such as Amy, Jeff, Emilio, and others. Uncommonly personal and..."
Ben Kamin
"Just a wonderful extravegant atmosphere. Awesome drive from the inland Empire situated near the..."
Keith Goddard
"So fancy and delicious!!! This is the kind of place you really dress up for, it's very formal, very expensive and savor every bite because the food..."
Fresh Burrata with Evoo Sea Salt Arugula & Rustic Bread
Little Gems Caesar Salad with Garlicky Bread Crumbs & Parmigiano Reggiano
Salted Caramel Butterscotch Pudding
Meatballs
Goat Cheese and Fig Appetizer
Father's Favorite Pizza
BLT
Blanca Pizza Veggie
Bruschette
Sandwiches
Arugula Pear Goat Cheese Roasted Hazelnuts
Iced tea
Affogato
Stout Beer
Garlic bread
Meat Lovers
Beet Salad
Meat Pizza
Deviled Eggs
Salad
Breakfast Sandwich
Risotto
Local Albacore Crudo
Sausage and Fresh Green Olives
Blue Ribbon Butterscotch Pudding with Sea Salted Caramel & Fresh Whipped Cream
Heirloom Truffled Popcorn with Truffle Butter Truffle Salt & Parmesan Reggiano
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"We have been coming here since they very first opened. Pizza at a totally different level! Tonight we had the beet salad, crispy ravioli, My Father's..."
Wesley Royal
"I will say that the pizza was tasted but word to the wise, the gluten free is TINY and so am I and I still wasn’t full after a whole one to myself...."
Bria Lynne
"Great place for pizza! And the staff are..."
Steve Nguyen
"This is one of my all time favorite places to eat! Staff is amazing, food is fresh and delicious and traditional with an ever changing trendy twist..."
Nola Wyse
"Love this place. Excellent pizza and rotating selection of craft..."
Eric Culp
"Favorite is the old school pepperoni, dough is always perfect, one of the better pizzas places I’ve had in north..."
Zain Durrani
"Best pizza in town! Love the California (Sometimes it's not on the menu) Great vegetarian options, great..."
"Had to stop by for lunch at Valentina's. A friend if mine recommended this place for a casual meal. The pasta I had did not disappoint, the customer..."
Valeria
"Such a hidden gem in San Diego.
I've come here two times now and I'm always such a fan. the food is always top tier, the service is amazing, and the..."
nattie m.
"AMAZING FOOD AND WINE- we sat at the bar the other night. Had tried to do a walk in reso and they were completely booked the whole night. We split..."
Kim
"Pricy but very high quality foods and friendly service. Inside of the place was little bit too warm. We loved those oysters and musseles. You may ask..."
Woong H Lee
"Parking: Very Limited. Park Across the street, dirt area, facing the Train Tracks.
Checking in: Reservation is suggested. Call them or book online...."
Miguel Cucue
"Valentina is a small, but romantic modern European spot in Leucadia. The decor inside is modern industrial with a tinge of nautical, a salute to the..."
Elaine Yu
"The food and service were spectacular. Came for an anniversary and it didn't disappoint. I recommend making a reservation a week in advance because..."
"This place is always excellent… They catered our wedding years ago....... and we get over to Encinitas every once n a while. The food is always..."
Tony Caruso
"Omg. The best pasta I have eaten in forever. It's been about 10 years since I have eaten here. I was amazed how delicious it was. Food Coma. I..."
Debbie Diprima
"Great vibe, food was really good and the service was excellent. We just had to remember that we are not in LA because it is a bit slow ( laid back..."
Gary Batchley
"We're from Chicago and are staying over night in Cardiff by the sea. The hotel front desk recommended this place, I wish they were closer to home..."
Victoria Brock
"We had a wonderful dinner tonight at Leucadia with a beautiful view at sunset. Our server was great and the food was excellent will be back soon...."
Roxane Dominguez
"We had the individual pizzas-- sooo delicious, the crust was crunchy but not doughy and really tasty with a generous amount of toppings..."
Judy Acosta
"Food & service were excellent! The patio was a good plus..."
Eric Voorhees
"The food is delicious and always consistent. The lunch specials are a great value and the staff is always..."
Lesleigh Isaia Maggio
"Leucadia Pizzeria donated to our volunteer appreciation party at The Heritage Ranch this weekend, they were AMAZING pies! Thank you for supporting..."
Cathryn Beeks
"best wings,that is all,ok most everythings really good,but those..."
Ray Ellis
"They have AMAZING food for everyone. We have vegans, vegetarians and omnivores in our family and they have delicious options for everyone. We eat..."
"Borelli's is hands down one of the best restaraunts in San Diego. I've had the sandwiches, salads, pasta, the lasagna is my favorite, but a close..."
Kory Smith
"Came in tonight for dinner with my boyfriend and had a great experience. Cindy was our server and she was very attentive and kept our drinks filled..."
Janell Roberts
"Was there with friends for dinner. I think our server was Eric. We have had him several times when we've come in. He takes very good care of..."
Cheryl Edwards
"came in for dinner awesome food and great service totally recommend this..."
"A fun stop any time of the day. They do their best to accommodate and they're always nice. Good delivery service..."
Christa Brown Dohner
"When my daughter was asked to do a project for her 1st grade class about her favorite place to go, she picked Legoland and Flippin..."
Angie Capetanakis
"Amazing pizza and great customer service. And while their pepperoni and mushroom is my favorite of all time… I gotta say, I love a business that..."
Louis Uridel
"Wow. Customer service here is off the charts. The pizza isn't bad either. An employee named Christian made our experience unforgettable. He was super..."
Evan Wahl
"I love freedom and I love great tasting pizza! No better place to enjoy both! 🙌 Thanks for being AWESOME! Bless..."
Shaun Frederickson
"Love this place! We always get great service and the pizza is..."
Amanda Dougherty
"Always love flippin. This was a new location for us and pizza great as..."
Tartufo an Italian Dessert of Gelato Encrusted with Hard Chocolate
Rigatoni Alla Vodka E Fungi
Ossobuco
Filet Mignon and Shrimp with Risotto
Ravioli
Scallops and Shrimp Pasta
Rigatoni al forno
Shrimp
Risotto Fantastico
Bread
Burrata Al Arrostito Pomodoro
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Lasagne Al Forno
Risotto
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calamares
Tiramisú
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts American Express
Takeout
Street Parking
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Discover
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our favorite go to place for any special occasion, or just for a night of delicious food, great staff, and comfortable setting inside or out! Love..."
linda pinkerton
"Italian sausage soup with light tomato broth was outstanding. Portion was too small for a bowl (shallow bowl 3/4 inch depth of soup) serving.
The..."
Cherilyn Jones
"We went there for lunch on a weekday. The patio is so nice, with the fountain. The service was excellent! So friendly. The food is really good, very..."
Teresa Manjarrez
"I brought my wife and son here last night to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a phenomenal meal! Jeanette was our waitress and was extremely nice..."
Rich Hardie
"First visit in a long time. Excellent food, professional and friendly service. Highly recommend it for lunch or..."
Dan Donoghue
"Fantastic service... Spectacular menu. Fun place but food this trip was very..."
Paul Guess
"Very good pasta dinner. They were very friendly and prompt with timing. Made sure we had all of our order in front of us. Very good service and even..."
brandon tanji
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