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Via Italia Trattoria
We start every morning preparing our own bread along with our unique pizza dough and we do not stop until all our pastas are made by hand or with our bronze die cut press. Fresh pastas selection is definitely what makes Via Italia Trattoria different. You can choose from Ravioli, Tagliatelle, Bigoli, Fusilli, Gnocchi...also Gluten Free, served with different sauces but always Al Dente!!!
Tasting menu of 3 or 4 courses are a good way to experience an Italian way to dine, especially if are paired with a good Wine Flight.
We have been part of the Slow Food movement for more than 15 years, we try to keep our recipes simple, original with seasonal local ingredient.
Our wine selection motivates several wine makers to present their wines in our wine dinner nights.
Via Italia Trattoria was established in 1997 in Clairemont Town Square in San Diego and in 2002 in Encinitas North County San Diego, our current location.
We have been well awarded by AAA, Zagat, SD Magazine. Ciao!
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We have been well awarded by AAA, Zagat, SD Magazine. Ciao!
48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(22)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(25)
- fit for foodies(15)
- romantic(10)
- great for lunch(9)
- notable wine list(9)
- special occasion(9)
Via Italia Trattoria Reviews List
Review 1 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Italian sampler
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was generally good except for a few items. Two of our guests thought the risotto 'special' was bland and gluey. The wine 'special', recommended by server, was a dud, and the server returned repeatedly to ask if we wanted another bottle. Just say no (4 times)."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great house-made pastas (not all pastas are house-made so ask), house-made bread is great and the pizzas are incredible. Quatro Staggioni is fantastic."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 3 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Loud!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was very noisy on Mother's Day - cement floors - families - you could hardly hear what your dining companions were saying. So glad to get out of there."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good and the service was fast, maybe a little too fast"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 5 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was here 7 years ago, still
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was here 7 years ago, still totally awesome food and staff!!!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our waitress for nice and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our waitress for nice and helpful but our food did not come out for all of us at the same time so we had to wait to eat. Also resturant is VERY noisy. Food was fresh but not real imaginative."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
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Review 7 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Authentic Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Via Italia is an Encinitas staple. We love dining here for authentic and delicious Italian cuisine. However, don't dine here if you want a quiet restaurant on Friday or Saturday. It is busy and loud because it is small and the acoustics are not great. But, that is what makes it more authentic and kid-friendly!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is one of our go-to favorites,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of our go-to favorites, great food and service, also great Italian wines. Our guests were very impressed."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is a wonderful restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is a wonderful restaurant in down town Encinitas. How lucky we are to live in North County Costal, with such wonderful restaurants."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 10 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I bought a Groupon for this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I bought a Groupon for this restaurant and went there for a late lunch with friends. Since I made a reservation wit Open Table, we were served a complimentary glass of Proseco when we arrived....a nice touch. We started with salads, caesar and one octopus salad. I didn't think I'd like the octopus, but it was delicious. We all ordered the lasagna which was outstanding, with both a white and red sauce on it and it was a large enough portion to take home and finish for dinner. Our server, Veronica, was delightful...friendly, attentive, and fun. Since we were there in the mid-afternoon, we were the only people in the restaurant, so I don't know what the noise level would be like when it's busy. But overall, I highly recommend it."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food. Alfully noisy.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food. Alfully noisy. too many tables so waiters cannot move around good."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We took advantage of the four
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took advantage of the four course tasting menu ($45) and every course was fabulous. They also have a large wine selection, including wine flights. We went on a Monday night, so bottles were half price. We had very good service from Hannah and a fun evening."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
every dish is excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"every dish is excellent and freshly prepared"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was our 3rd visit; not
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our 3rd visit; not sure we'll return. We reserved ahead & asked for a corner table because they get busy & VERY loud. Service was OK; we ordered salads and main courses, which came right away, no time between. We were barely done with dinner when she offered dessert. We wanted to wait a while, but she offered to take orders and hold a few mins, which we declined. 10 mins later another server offered us dessert, we said not yet. 1 min later waitress returned to offer dessert. I asked if we were being rushed, she said no; but we ordered dessert and she brought our bill right after. We still wanted coffee, so that had to be added to the bill. Hardly a fine dining experience when you are rushed thru dinner in less than 90 mins."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a wonderful restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a wonderful restaurant! We came in with 3 very tired children. The waitress was absolutely amazing! The food was fabulous! If we lived closer, we would be regulars!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 16 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1st time, ok, heavy but good food
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our first time, food is not for the diet conscious, but it was well prepared and very good service. Good menu with interesting selections.
Decor ok. Perhaps a bit overpriced. Next time will try the happy hour prices from 3 to 6pm."
Decor ok. Perhaps a bit overpriced. Next time will try the happy hour prices from 3 to 6pm."
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Review 17 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had the misfortune to have a new waitress and our orders were "not heard" or "misunderstood". An antipasto order was not put in for one diner and an entree order was not put in for the other diner. I ended up eating my antipasto last and we waited for the entree which was not ordered originally."
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Review 19 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, food and ambiance. Easy to book reservations through open table. In a very good experience for our business lunch."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bland food, server got the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bland food, server got the order wrong twice. Waited for water a long time. Not a very good place."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
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Review 21 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Expensive and delicious.Delete
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Expensive and delicious.Delete any and all information about me from your files and don't contact me anymore please."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 22 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If this restaurant was a publicly held security on the stock market we would invest our savings to be partners. The service and food is unmatched. We waited for a window seat but it was all worth the wait. The food and deserts kept us there for hours. We didn't want to leave. We went on valentines day which was busy, but you can see smiles all around. We look forward to spending many more romantic nights at this restaurant. Outstanding!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice neighborhood restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice neighborhood restaurant with good food and wine."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2003
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very small portion for restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very small portion for restaurant week menu."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2009
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Review 25 for Via Italia Trattoria
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent fish, nice warm,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent fish, nice warm, fresh bread, attentive service"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Via Italia Trattoria
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic