Beautiful restaurant in La Mesa!! The food was delicious and service was lovely! Highly recommend! read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Scena had amazing low light ambiance, which made the room feel cozy and warm. The appetizer of calamari was amazing! For mains we had pasta and ravioli and it was to die for I definitely adding this to our favorites list! I would recommend this restaurant 100% read more

Our first time coming here, very good food, great customer service, Leonel was so nice and friendly, we will definitely return soon! Bon appetite read more

Food was delicious! My boys loved the pizza. The Shrimp Pappardelle was incredible. Service was amazing. Everyone on staff was so nice and welcoming. Definitely coming back and making this a regular spot. read more

First time here tonight. We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizer, cocktails, and entrees. We didn't save enough room for dessert this time. Just means we will have to go back. The service and decor was amazing. Great date night spot, but also would be great as a group. We ordered calamari appetizer, for entrees the mushroom truffle pizza and braised beef ravioli in marinara (both amazing). For drinks we had a glass of Chianti and the Scena old fashioned. Making a point next time to get dessert!! read more

We were excited about Scena. Our first visit was about 3 weeks after they opened. One dish stood out......the Eggplant Parmesan appetiser.....beautiful thin layers of eggplant, ricotta....so elevated. Every bite melted into your mouth. This set my expectations. Third visit and it had changed. 5th visit and it was a frozen dinner from a grocery store. The bread bowl was another favorite......went from Ciabatta to French bread or something? I don't know! if you are there for the pizza, burgers, pasta then you are probably OK. We celebrated my son-in-laws birthday on July 13th. Again, nothing to be excited about! $400.00 later. I reached on FB to the owners to offer constructive criticism as i didn't want to post negatively. I was assured that they could make it up. But tonight I was served the frozen version of the eggplant parmesan. I really wanted this restaurant to survive......not sure that will happen. Why does the Brigantine survive? It's consistent! Don't change the food! Honestly, if Scena doesn't care, why should I? So, I will post so others know what to expect. Maybe, I'm wrong........most of you want another pizza, burger, pasta joint with a really fancy atmosphere. Not me. We have sat mostly at the bar, and the bartender Kai is amazing. But I'm not coming for the drinks. read more

First time dining at Scena, and everything was amazing. Our server was so attentive and provided great customer service. She was kind enough to go over the cocktails they have available and gave recommendations. We ordered calamari, spicy rigatoni with prawns, a 16 oz medium rare rib eye steak with a side of asparagus and cheesy mashed potatoes, and a side of truffle fries. So much food. It's shareable. We enjoyed every dish and I loved everything. The spicy rigatoni was well seasoned and the rib eye steak was cooked perfectly to our liking. We didn't have any alcoholic drinks but tried their spritz. My girlfriends had strawberry fritz and I tried the mango fritz. Both so yummy and refreshing. Loved the ambiance as well. The place is paciyis and loved the high ceiling. A special shout-out to the cute lighting on the table. Made our photos so much better. I plan to bring my husband here next time! Highly recommended!!! read more

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I wanted to celebrate my birthday at your restaurant, but the experience was deeply disappointing from start to finish. For a party of 12, your service was mediocre at best--it felt like your staff did the bare minimum just to collect their tip. To start, your online menu is completely misleading. I specifically came for the pork chops listed online, only to be told they haven't been offered in a long time. When I pointed out that you've had plenty of time to update your site, the waiter had no real answer. When the main courses arrived, the food severely lacked flavor. Several of my guests had to dump salt, pepper, and hot sauce on their dishes just to make them palatable (though I will admit the pizza was actually delicious). The final straw was dessert. When my group brought out my birthday treat, one of my guests politely informed the waiter that I'm allergic to red velvet. Instead of offering an alternative or even showing basic empathy, the waiter casually brushed it off and said, "It's ok, she can just give it to someone else." That response was unbelievably rude and dismissive. We spent a significant amount of money bringing a large group to your establishment, and we were treated like an inconvenience. I will not be returning. read more

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My girlfriend and I had a great experience at Scena. Really lovely vibes for a date night, special occasion, or an upscale lunch/ dinner. They have a wide variety of appetizers, salads, pasta and pizza to choose from. We started with a Caesar salad and a calabrese pizza. The salad was fresh and I liked their croutons. The pizza was very thin and light and their marinara had some good tang. For entrees I got the 4 cheese Gnocchi and my girlfriend got the beef braised ravioli. The gnocchi were tender and cooked perfectly. The sauce was very rich and creamy. Included is fresh mozzarella. My girlfriend said the raviolis were very delicious. Marinara was perfect and the beef was very flavorful. We ended with a decedent red velvet cake. If you can't finish what you order, they box up your food for you and give you this really nice to-go bag. Our waitress Alaa took very good care of us! Come in and give it a try! Parking can be a little challenging if it's busy. They do have indoor and patio seating. Definitely would recommend! read more

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Came on a weeknight for dinner and made a resy on OpenTable. The inside was clean and modern, decor was nice. We were greeted and seated promptly. Service was really great, our server was nice and attentive. Food-wise, there was room for improvement. We ordered a pasta and a pizza and the pizza dough was not fresh and the cheese was a bit off. The pasta bolognese I got was clumped in places and the noodles were broken off. The sauce flavor was good but besides that the pasta noodles were sad. I got a mocktail which was good. Overall pricey for a mediocre dinner but I think this place has room for improvement. They are newer and just opened so let's see how it goes. read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Mocktail and inside - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

I actually ended up really liking this place. It was clean. There was a lot of nice decor. The way it's set up is really beautiful. It's definitely a good date spot or family dinner place with very low key vibes. You have the option of sitting inside or outside, which is nice. They do ask you if you have a reservation which I did not but they'll still seat you no problem. Not sure if that accommodation would apply if it's extremely busy because when I went, it wasn't busy. The food was actually delicious. This place is pricey, but the service is great. The food is great. The ambience is great, I think all worth it. The staff here is terrific. I'd come back. read more

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I went last night to treat my colleague to a birthday dinner and had the most amazing time. Parking was super easy so automatically I was in a good mood, the ambiance is super chic, the music was good ( lots of Olivia Dean) and the bathroom was a nice pleasant surprise . Not only was the bathroom super clean but they had REAL fresh flowers. Now on to things that actually matter, the food was delicious and decently priced, portions could be bigger though. I didn't really have a chance to try their desserts other than the complimentary birthday dessert but I'm always excited when a restaurant offers plenty of dessert options. I would come back for the espresso martini and grilled octopus . The octopus was juicy and paired with really good sauce . Give this play a try ! read more

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Phenomenal service and food! The atmosphere was amazing and loved the ambiance. The pasta so yummy and perfect spiciness Definitely coming back. read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Spicy chicken Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

The last time I visited this La Mesa address, it was for a breakfast at dinner event. Fast forward to now, and the ownership has changed hands. The next door sushi restaurant took over the suite and created Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar as a new eatery. The location was not ideal in that it faced the MTA trolley line to the south instead of Fletcher Parkway to the north. That meant it was out of sight to vehicles driving on the road. The interior decor remained the same with dimmer lighting in the dining area to the left when you walked in. The menu was mainly Italian cuisine although you could get entrees like steaks and chops. From the dozen appetizers, I chose the Polpo alla Griglia which is one of my regular selections when I see it on a menu. Grilled octopus was served with potatoes, haricot verts, olives, chili flakes, capers, lemons, and arugula. The tentacle was the largest serving I have encountered in a long time. It was grilled perfectly, and the protein was tender. The rest of the mixture was acidic. I could have done without the chili flakes. For a main dish, I picked one of the pasta listings which was the Spaghetti alla Vongole. This was noodles with littleneck clams of which there were over a dozen included in the dish. The spaghetti was cooked with garlic and white wine sauce. The garlic was not prominent while the clams were cooked to the right degree. The better value was from the appetizer though. The service from the waitstaff was pleasant. They were on point with refilling my water glass and clearing my finished plates. Overall, I gave a solid four star rating for my dinner at Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar. read more

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Alaa was an amazing server!! Took care of our needs and even brought a birthday cake. Really nice ambiance, would recommend. read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Caprese - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Picked a new place and mostly good. We were greeted with a huge smile and seated immediately. The atmos is modern, clean, and friendly. Our server was fine but the service itself felt rushed. We never got to relax into the meal. We ordered the focaccia and its was good, not great. $6 for four sticks of bread is a lot. I don't think it was fresh made at least it didn't taste like it. The pastas were fine, the bolognese was hearty and tasted great. The other pasta with the bacon was so mild as to have nearly no flavor and many of the bacon bits were hard as glass. Not a bad dish, just lack luster. When we were almost done, the rushed service came into play again. Menus laid down, desserts asked about. Hard to imagine that the very long and deep conversation my dining partner and I were having could have been missed. Don't interior the flow is a lesson the service team could learn. Overall a nice night but $80 for two plates of pasta and one iced tea is a lot to ask. They do get their pasta from Italy who h is nice but for $80 house made would be much better. read more

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I'm starting to think this location is one of those that will always struggle to get it right. Let's start with the good. Beautiful. Love the aesthetic. Clean, comfortable, not too serious. Great bar area. Staff are WONDERFUL. Cas was an absolute delight. Drinks? Proportioned well and presented properly. On to the food. Presentation was fine but when we dug in...50 shades of overcooked. Calamari was flavored perfectly but rubbery. Chicken was seasoned well yet dry. Half of the mussels were overcooked and the other half spoiled. Like that last place that was here, I have the same comment...I want it to be good. I can see it can be. A little care on execution and prep will take this place beyond the first year. Pasta was al dente to the point of wondering if the water was boiling. We'll try again a few months from now and let them settle in a bit. read more

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Man- I wanted to be able to click 4 or 5, but just couldn't get there. I booked Valentines dinner for myself, hubs and son here several weeks in advance. The day of, we wanted to add the parents to the reservations so we called in to ask. They told us it could not be done due to other reservations and table availability. After my hubs hassled them for a while they finally gave in and moved us from 3 people to 5. Why this matters?? Because during our reservation there were a TON of 5+ tables open... so it felt like they hassled us for nothing. When we arrived the entrance is pretty and they greeted and sat us right away. Problem was, our table had red sauce all over it, it was splattered on the booth back rest and got all over my new pink sweater, and they also only put place settings for 3... which, also had food remains and sauce... I'm not sure what happened but since there was so many other tables open I didn't know why this one was chosen for us. Next, it took quite some time for our server to come and bring water, and the.my still hadn't brought the right number of settings so we didn't have 5 cups. He had to come back again, and now we are probably 25 minutes after being reseated due to the bus boy scrubbing down the table (young kid, looked about 17-18 and he did a great job making sure there was no mess left!) but still we had no settings. I was super excited to try the bread bowl after seeing several great reviews.... And much to my disappointment- they did t have it available. NO top selling bread on Valentines at an Italian food fine diner? Weird. My son asked for milk (he's 15 and drinks a gallon every 3 days at minimum!!) and was told they did not have any. Later though, my MIL asked for some due to a spicy dish and they brought it right out??? Confusing. Several of our entrees were tasty, but definitely on the high end of pricing. Son had chicken fettuccine and he said it was great. I had the carbonara, added shrimp. It was good but the sauce thickened almost to un forkable quickly. Husband had the ribeye. The steak was cooked nicely to a cool medium BUT the fat was not rendered and that is usually his favorite part. MIL had the gnocchi- I found this to be the best plate of the night!! Very rich and filling! Would have been great with bread..... FIL had the clams- very okay, and the sea bass, pretty good but nothing he would come back for. At desert time we wanted the lemoncello cake!!! But, like the bread they were out of it or it wasn't available. The place is pretty. Relatively loud music for this establishment. Seemed clean other than our table. Our server seemed confused several times and the restaurant seemed unprepared for valentines crowds. For 5 adults , with 3 appetizers, and 1-2 cocktails each... the tab was just shy of $500 before tip. I felt that was pretty steep for what we received. Would we return? Maybe. It's local. It's nicer than many la mesa options, but they need to up the service and prepare better for busy holidays or weekends. read more

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Rather new spot in the Trolley center, that is seriously excellent! Perfect date night spot, or business lunch, friend get together etc. Thought my friends and I would try a new place, so I picked this place. Absolutely lovely decor, ambiance. The music wasn't too loud, service was VERY attentive (which I love!) Lionel our server was so personable and the food was excellent! We shared the Burrata & prosciutto salad which was delicious! The Burrata was so light and lovely. Great flavor balance. We also had the Braised Beef Ravioli with marinara sauce. Tender beef and the marinara sauce was perfect. We also shared the Gnocchi Four Cheese. What the?!! I've never had lighter, fluffier gnocchi in my life. And I've eaten at some super swanky joints around the world. We're also sharing dessert. Lava cake was good, good chocolate. Mango coconut cake was light and refreshing. Highly recommend this place! I will be back. read more

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Ok so here is the deal.... Went here for dinner. The service was EXCELLENT! His name was Lionel. So the dinner was going great and the food was good. Until the end of dinner when I went to the bathroom and all hell broke loose with my stomach! I believe it was the fish. Now in defense of the restaurant, I did call the next day and spoke with Melissa who was very apologetic. She did say they pulled the fish for the rest of the night and she was very nice and did remember me and remembered the incident. So I am going to give this place another chance, but I will stick with the pasta! read more

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Tried this place for the first time during dinner. The ambiance is lovely. Beautiful place and great service. Food was okay. We were amazed that they charge you for bread. I know it's minor but it is also inexpensive for a restaurant. The fusion part I guess is Italian and American. We had a chicken sandwich with pesto. Not enough pesto for sure. The bread was too thick for The filling. Next, was pasta with clams. It was okay as well. The price for what you get depends on what you get. If you are in the area try them out and share your own experiences. Happy meals! read more

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We had the chance to try Scena today, and it was such a great experience! You can tell a lot of care went into both the food and the atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful, welcoming, and has a modern Italian feel. The little clam linguine with white wine sauce was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The Parmesan zucchini fries were crispy, unique, and the perfect appetizer. Even the chicken sandwich was outstanding, with juicy chicken and great flavor. The service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. We're so excited to have Scena in the area and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Congratulations on your opening--I have a feeling this is going to become a favorite! read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Dessert - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Had a wonderful dinner at Scena. The ambience is very cozy and intimate. Lionel was our server tonight and service was quick and efficient. I recommend both dishes as they were cooked great & very filling. Looking forward to coming back. Delicious cocktails too! read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Carbonara with prawns - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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The food is delicious here and the service from Lionel was authentic. The restaurant itself has a very high end feel and very beautiful read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Lava cake - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Great happy hour at the bar Sunday - Thursday 4:30p - 7:00p. The Bar tender is great and the food is exquisite. I highly recommend checking this place out. They make their own Barrel Aged Old Fashion and the Oaxacan Old Fashion is . So far we've had the Raviolis and Sea Food Pasta. Pizza seems to be one of their best sellers. read more

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Food was very good but it was very loud. Generous tomato salad. Mortadella pizza was very good. Radatore bolenese was very good

Great customer service from our server, Leonel. They drinks were delicious, I tried the Basil Breeze, very refreshing! I also had the Caprese burrata and the truffle fries, so yummy! The environment is very inviting. read more

Upscale Italian restaurant, great service and great food. Beautiful aesthetics for celebrating anniversaries, birthdays or any reason for a nice dinner. Will definitely be visiting again. read more

Valentine's Dinner with the hubby here was AMAZING!! Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar didn't disappoint....They even gave me a rose as we walked in. We can't wait to visit again!! The staff was so attentive and the ambiance was on point!! * Focaccia Bread * Polpo alla Griglia (not my fave) * Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms * Salmon & Shrimp #DiningWithTheAndersons #WithMyHoneyBunny #HappyValentinesDay #LoveInTheAir #Blessed read more

The food was amazing and Lionel was an amazing server and bartender. He made fantastic recommendations for food and wine and kept our glasses full all night. I highly recommend the spicy rigatoni and the braised beef ravioli with pink sauce. And the focaccia? Fugeddaboutit! The interior is fairly open concept, so I was worried that it would be too noisy but it was so pleasant and perfect. We're definitely coming back. Thanks, Lionel!! read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Red Velvet Cake. Delish! - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was great ambiance good as well. Service awesome! Great spot for a date night. Our waitress McKenna was lovely. Recommend to come.

I came her on a weekday in the evening. It was honestly pretty empty which felt weird because I kept seeing this place all over my social media. Anyways, I was excited for a new restaurant that wasn't far from home but the food was lacking. I want to start off by saying this place is decorated beautifully. The service was very prompt and the staff were very nice and knowledgeable of the menu. We had a round of cocktails and then started with the blossoms. They were overstuffed with ricotta and lacked flavor. I had pasta which was okay but again was missing something. Honestly, we were in and out of here in 40 minutes which also took away from the experience. I hope to come back again and have a more enjoyable meal. read more

Excellent meal & experience tonight! The beef carpaccio & pulpo appetizers were great! The shrimp papardelle & ribeye were even better!!! Highly recommend. Will definitely be back! read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Red Velvet Cake dessert! - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

Half off bottles of wine on Wednesdays! We had the best time here- had the BEST Sea Bass. The spicy rigatoni was bomb! Ask for Lionel, he's super knowledgeable and kind. read more

Had been wanting to try this place since I saw it had changed to a new name. Usually looks crowded but we'd night was easy. Very clean, sleek build with warm lighting. Nice open layout with fresh air. Mainly Italian menu. We had a nice wood fired pizza with fresh ingredients like arugula and burata, prosciutto. Broccolini was nicely done. Wedge salad was as it should be with a good amount of tangy blue cheese. Friendly service was spot on. We'll have to come back to try the pasta. read more

Very clean and spacious restaurant. Plenty of seating inside and patio. The seafood cioppino was good but had a lot of pepper and shrimp pasta was in a flavorful red marinara sauce. read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Mocktail was delicious - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California

10/10 at Scena! We tried Scena for the first time and had such a great experience. We started with the bread bowl, and the bread was warm, fresh, soft and perfectly crusty on the outside. So good! We ordered the 16 oz ribeye and it was cooked perfectly and evenly throughout. It was tender, juicy and full of flavor. The cheddar mashed potatoes were creamy and delicious, and the grilled asparagus had the perfect char. The Mango Vero was so refreshing and had the perfect balance--not too sweet and just really good. We finished with the cheesecake and affogato, and both were delicious. And the service was just as great. Leanna, Paulina and George were all so welcoming, professional and attentive. Everyone made us feel so comfortable and taken care of. Everything was a 10/10. Great food, great service and such a nice experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Wonderful place. Glad they replaced the previous one. Shoutout Lionel our server was great. HH till 6 is great. Spicy Rigatoni was amazing. Great sauce and noodles. read more

The service is top notch. The food is amazing. Its a beautiful restaurant inside and out. We celebrated our 16th year anniversary here and will be back soon. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant. I am so thrilled I have. Ate a beautiful dinner at the bar. The linguini with Little neck clams is fabulous and you must order the mushrooms. Great wine recommendation. Staff is caring , kind and professional. My new favorite local dinner place!!! Lionel was fantastic and the scenery is beautiful read more

Scena Fusion Kitchen & Bar - Chocolate cake - Italian Near Me - La Mesa, California