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Antica Trattoria, La Mesa, CA

Antica Trattoria

4.8
4.8
2387 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Antica Trattoria is a warm restaurant with an old-fashioned sense of hospitality that quickly became a gathering place for dinners in Lake Murray and the rest of San Diego when it opened in 2001. For Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile, good cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients, and simplicity. That's the kind of food he grew up eating by the seaside in Sicily and it's what he learned in culinary school in Italy.

Why eat ordinary when you can eat extraordinary?

About reservations: We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you will be running later than 15 minutes. If a later time slot is available, you may be able to switch your reservation.

We may contact you, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4 guests; 2 hours for parties of 5 to 8 guests; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 9+. We cannot guarantee special request for tables.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 463-9919
  • Website
    http://www.anticatrattoria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Basile
  • Catering
    Antica Trattoria provides a wide range of catering solutions. From simple dishes that can be picked up at our restaurant and served family style to in house banquets for wedding receptions and many other important events. off premise company or family events are also available. we offer preset catering and banquet menu options at www.anticatrattoria.com<br /><br />Chef Francesco Basile can always tailor a menu that fits your budget and specific catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant is available for private events. depending on the number of guest, time and date of the week a buy-out fee will be included.Over the years we have cater to corporate events, family gatherings and fund raisers.
  • Location
    5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Cross street
    Baltimore Ave
  • Parking details
    We are located in a strip mall that has large capacity
  • Public transit
    MTS San Diego 854 and 14
  • Entertainment
    Tenor Rosario Monetti our Opera singing bar keeper enjoys performing for our guest during dinner and is available for private events
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East County

    Best Overall

  • East County

    Best Food

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambiance

  • East County

    Best Value

  • East County

    Neighborhood gem

  • East County

    Great for fine wines

  • East County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Antica Trattoria is cherished for its "excellent food and service," with many praising its "amazing Italian dishes" and "exceptional atmosphere." Guests rave about the "large portions" and "unique specials," making it a favorite for special occasions. Although occasionally noisy, the warm, attentive staff make every visit memorable.

2,387 Reviews

  1. Cami

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, and great service. It’s our go to for authentic Italian.

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  2. Chris

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Pasta was undercooked. Service was horrible but the staff was overworked. Not worth the price.

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  3. Tyrone

    Houston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! The Sea Bass special is always out of this world and service is always fantastic... thanks to waitstaff like Levi & Heather

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  4. Susan

    San Diego

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The service took forever. We were thinking they were short staffed But server seemed to be himself. Bartender jumped on table and one bus person

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  5. Barbara

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our evening was great the food was delish as we celebrated our 51 wedding anniversary our waitress was delightful. We will come back thank you

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  6. Lynnette

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. A very enjoyable experience for our party of four.

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  7. SDFoodie

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE this place! We found this restaurant in 2017 and took my mother there for her birthday. It has become our annual tradition ever since, including 2020 and thankfully they survived Covid. The food is fantastic. Huge portions. The specials are always inventive. The staff is personable and make you feel like you have come to their house for dinner. Don’t be fooled by the fact that it is in a strip mall in La Mesa. It is one of the best Italian restaurants in San Diego.

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  8. V

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice! Love the decor and the personal were very friendly. Definitely recommend and will return.

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  9. Brian

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It's a nice place, but way over priced for the quality of the food.

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  10. Tyrone

    Houston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening of food, drinks and service. Thanks to Heather for the great Manhattans and Levi for his always excellent service and friendship. See you in December!

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FAQs

Antica Trattoria offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Antica Trattoria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 463-9919.

Antica Trattoria is rated 4.8 stars by 2387 OpenTable diners.

Antica Trattoria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Antica Trattoria

5654 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Baltimore Ave
  • Neighborhood
    La Mesa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in a strip mall that has large capacity
  • Public transit
    MTS San Diego 854 and 14
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Basile
  • Entertainment
    Tenor Rosario Monetti our Opera singing bar keeper enjoys performing for our guest during dinner and is available for private events
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.anticatrattoria.com/
  • Phone number
    (619) 463-9919
  • Catering
    Antica Trattoria provides a wide range of catering solutions. From simple dishes that can be picked up at our restaurant and served family style to in house banquets for wedding receptions and many other important events. off premise company or family events are also available. we offer preset catering and banquet menu options at www.anticatrattoria.com<br /><br />Chef Francesco Basile can always tailor a menu that fits your budget and specific catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant is available for private events. depending on the number of guest, time and date of the week a buy-out fee will be included.Over the years we have cater to corporate events, family gatherings and fund raisers.

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