This place is the best! Food is delicious and our waiter Pavel took very good care of us!read more

Pave and Bouna nails it time and time again! I love going here for the bruna pizza. It's a great…read moreatmosphere too.

Loved the food! Delicious chicken Limon served with fried…read morepotatoes and veggies just so good! Really nice glass of prosecco (I think only $10 - total bargain) My first time downtown Encinitas. I didn't even know it existed and it's really not for everyone. Makes me think Melrose and Fairfax - without all the filth. But seriously just as crazy-busy and very noisy. Very busy restaurant for good reason. Polished staff. Excellent food. Excellent service. Would go back in a heartbeat but not again at 6:00p on a Saturday. Way too much noise. Felt like I was dining at the corner of Harley and Davidson...but that's certainly not their fault.

Made a reservation, sat inside, beautiful lighting and atmosphere. Our waiter was very nice and…read moreexplained meals and ingredients as well as popular items. His Italian accent was just a bonus. The bread was hot warm and simple but very good. We shared a Cesar salad the dressing was so creamy and flavorful. We asked the waiter for popular dishes, he recommended the lasagna bolognese and said his favorite was chicken marsala. We went with lasagna and the chicken parmigiana. Both were good BUT the lasagna was definitely where its at, the sauce, the layers, the cheese, I couldn't stop eating off my husband's plate. We ended the meal with the chocolate lava cake. Also very good, hot chocolate cake with a vanilla gelato on top. I would've licked plate clean but not appropriate but you can tell in the pictures nothing was left.

Outstanding meal, timely and friendly service, pleasant sidewalk seating to enjoy a lovely summer…read moreevening.

Two words: lobster ravioli…read more It's exactly what I was craving and this dish delivered. The ravioli are handmade and generously filled with sweet lobster tail meat. They're nestled in a saffron cream sauce that glows a deep golden orange and is slightly aromatic. The tomatoes add just enough acidity to brighten each bite. Pair it with a glass of white wine and the soft ocean breeze, and it becomes the kind of evening that feels quietly perfect. This family-run restaurant has been around since 2000, with a cozy and romantic interior that feels like a true trattoria but I always choose to sit outside to soak in that incredible Cali weather most of the year. The food is classic Italian and very comforting. The location is just a few blocks from the beach with plenty of free street parking right out front. Service is warm and flows naturally.

First time here tonight!…read more We started with the pomegranate and arugula salad and the pear and arugula salad. Both were really good but I preferred the pear salad. It had a really nice raspberry smear on it that sweetened it up. Then we had the rigatoni gamberi alla vodka pasta (got the gluten feee option) and my hubby had the chicken al limone. We both would get them again. (Although I forgot to ask for low sodium. Next time I will) Then we got the dessert flight. Really good choice. We liked the tiramisu the best. And the nice touch I'd like to mention is that they really use nice cutlery. It makes a difference

I wish I could say I was more impressed as the staff and service here was genuinely super nice and…read moregreat. We came here on a wim as I knew most restaurants would be packed on a Friday evening. There were plenty of tables available for our party of 4. Decor and vibe were nice. I can imagine hosting a brunch or something in their outside patio. Carpaccio was good as was the Greca salad. We had the formaggio Pizette as well but my kids didnt like it bc the cheese was too fancy lol, but I thought it was good was the honey drizzle. The tagliatelle bolognese had a good sauce but was disappointed it wasn't tagliatelle pasta. They used linguine. I was mega excited to see Uni linguini on the menu but it was a bit too fishy for my liking. I prefer my uni linguini to be a bit more creamy. Overall, it was good. Might have to try their brunch but I think it was different twist of Italian food than I'm used to. But again, loved the entire staff. Everyone was nice and helpful!!! Which makes it worth coming back as you don't get that kinda service most places anymore.

Delicious meal and nice ambiance. I had the lasagna and it was very filling and so delicious. Also…read moreloved the bread and butter that came with the meal. Service was great and our waiter was respectful and helpful. Love the outside dining area.

Off the beaten path, wasn't sure I was in the right place but glad I stuck with it…read more Big bright inside, warehouse feeling. Nice patio to enjoy a meal outside as well. Service was ok. Calamari was good, there were exactly 2 shrimp, handles of the serving spoons sitting in the sauce which is a miss of a detail, ultimately seemed under seasoned and there is a pile of food sitting in oil on wood. Parmesan prosciutto pasta was well cooked, fresh cracked black pepper would have been beneficial. Tiramisu was the best dish, the mascarpone crème was definitely my favorite, was a lil sad by the lack of coffe and rum soaked lady fingers. I would give this place one more chance now that I understand the menu a bit more.

Great service, good food, great atmosphere…read more About two hours before we wanted to get dinner on a Friday night, we went online to see if a reservation was available, but the only options were immediately or hours later than what we wanted. We called and asked if we could walk in and they said they would hold a table for us in the back patio, and if a table opened up in the front they would seat us there. We got there about 10 minutes early and nothing up front was available so we got seated in the back patio. They said they would move us up if a table left soon. Thankfully, about five minutes later, we were able to relocate. No joke, that back patio is depressing if you see how bright the front room/patio is. I'm very thankful for our good luck. The food was great, and service was pretty attentive. Interestingly they serve different types of complimentary bread -- what you get is pretty much random. The shrimp barca appetizer was quite good. We got a bunch of pastas and the standouts were the pomodoro and vongole. The sangria was also pretty good. My daughter said she prefers this place to Piatti in La Jolla, which is a tradition for us whenever we visit. So they definitely want to return here when we come back. I'll have to remember to book a reservation early.

A local spot with a great vibe and food. So easy to use a food delivery company and we get a uber…read morediscount, so we used it last night. Penne with vodka sauce a big hit and 2 for 1 meatball bucket also a nice deal. Here's the weird part and thus a four not a five star. We were charged $14 as a service fee!!!!! What for???? Might have to look elsewhere....

My family and I have lived in Encinitas for four years, and somehow, until this past weekend, we…read morehad never visited Alice's Italian Gourmet. What were we waiting for? From the moment we arrived, the experience was wonderful. The service was impeccable, and we were made to feel like longtime regulars. Everyone, from the owners to the waitstaff, was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and kind. Of course, the true star of the evening was the food. My son ordered the Chicken Alfredo, while I enjoyed the salmon with penne, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. We started with a Caesar salad featuring a wonderful homemade dressing, and when it came time for dessert, we simply couldn't choose just one! The cannoli, filled with homemade ricotta, was exceptional, and the homemade tiramisu was the perfect ending to our meal. The entire experience made us feel as though we had been transported back to Boston for an evening of dining in the North End. We cannot wait to return and try more of the menu. Based on our experience, I have a feeling you can't go wrong with anything you order. Thank you to everyone at Alice's for your wonderful hospitality and for making our Friday night so memorable!

Thanks (again) to Yelp for guiding us to Alice's (pronounced ah/ LEE'tchee's)! Service was friendly…read moreand welcoming from the start (love their Italian accents!). We chose to dine outside, in their covered patio, where we enjoyed glasses of wine and, the following: - Garlic Bread ($7.95) - served with a delicious, chunky marinara sauce (loved it!); - Penne Puttanesca ($22.25) - I enjoyed the texture of the pasta; however, the sauce was overly tangy for my preference; - Penne Prosciutto Funghi ($22.50) - hubby absolutely loved his dish; full of flavors and textures -- comfort-food worthy (I'd initially considered ordering this dish)! Great find, and one we'd look forward to returning to when in this area.

The food is Spanish style, lots of tapas and some bigger plates too. Really enjoyed the pan con…read moretamate with Iberico, the bread and olives, and the bunuelos (like light churros - never had anything like it, get it with ice cream). Also had the gambas (shrimp) and my feeling is this dish tastes the same no matter where you get it. It's spicy oil but there's no flavor (garlic, salt), just spicy oil lightly flavored by the shrimp but nothing special, imho, that you couldn't make at home or get anywhere else. Also had the migas y setas (mushroom with egg), it was good but the mushrooms themselves needed salt. The bread crumb bits had salt but it wasn't enough. Mushrooms, eggs and pita toes are three foods that need salt, period. I would definitely eat here again, the food was good, service was good, the vibe and ambiance was good. Great for a date night or just dinner with friends. Not really recommended for people with little kids (although they don't discriminate, it's just not that kind of place).

Reservations are highly recommended. I came here with a girlfriend on a Monday. Their website…read moreencourages making a reservation, and I'm so glad I did. They were busy on a Monday evening, and they're only open from 5-9 PM daily. The food was fantastic, and so was the setting. It has a cozy yet sophisticated vibe. Think of going to your friend's home who has great taste in décor, with a twist of flair. The warm amber lighting really sets a comfortable tone. For dinner, we ordered the following: Sashimi Mediterráneo: Melt in your mouth delicious. Chicken Paillard: Perfectly lemony and beautifully roasted. The salad was fresh and paired really well with the chicken. I loved the blistered capers. They went great with both the sashimi and the chicken. Dessert: Basque Cake: A soft, multi textured, biscuity French Spanish cake with vanilla pastry cream and sweet cherries. The pastry cream is baked in perfectly. It has an almost creamy cheesecake like texture, and paired with the vanilla ice cream, it was amazing. My girlfriend and I just wished there was a little more ice cream. It would have balanced the dessert even better. I'm definitely coming here again and again! I want to try their Patatas Bravas, Paella & Kabocha Soup, but I also want to get what I've ordered. What a predicament.

I LOVE Postino Del Mar so much! If you're in the mood for a…read moreglass of wine (or personal pitcher of beer) this is the perfect place. long happy hour with $7 glasses of wine (+ beer pitcher) food is not on HH but nothing is expensive bring a friend and order a bruschetta board so you can sample different one's ...eat piece of bruschetta is cut into 4 pieces which makes it easy to share. My 2 fav. food items are the cauliflower and the order of skewers. comes with 1 chicken & 1 beef but you can make them both chicken or both beef (upcharge for 2 beef) they are both sooo tasty it's hard to decide so i like having one of each. service is fabulous!!! tons of outdoor seating and indoor seating. the bar seating is also indoor and outdoor...so many seating choices!!

A good place to hang and catch up with friends over good food and drinks. The bruschetta board is…read moreperfect for sharing. They cut the bruschetta into fourths so the last piece needed to be split between 3 people. There were always people checking on us and making sure to ask if we wanted anything else. I think they need to pay attention to building maintenence or acknowledge that there is a leak. It was dripping too close to our table.

We had such a great experience at Sago! The ambiance is beautiful and makes it the perfect date…read morenight spot. The cocktails were amazing, and every dish we tried was so fresh and flavorful. Our favorites were definitely the tuna tartare and the lobster bao buns but everything was absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back!

Bella Wright was our waiter she did such a fantastic job! The ambiance and food such made the whole…read moreexperience. Would definitely go back! 5/5 stars