Food is authentic and well prepared and never disappoints. Service is very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience, and location is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Made a reservation thru Yelp. Seated right away. It is very loud during rush hr dinner. Food came out pretty quick tho. Started with meatballs. Very good! Bread service was tasty. Both pasta dishes were delicious. The marinara is the same for the dip for bread the meatballs and the rigatoni- so we had a lot of marinara- but it is a good sauce. The spin off carbonara dish was tasty as well! read more

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Was in town with my family, it was my birthday, we decided to come here to celebrate. The food was delicious, I had a glass of wine and the linguine vongole . The service was ok we were sitting outside which was nice. It was very busy for a Sunday night . They brought me a taramisu with a candle for desert . read more

First - Polly was a fabulous waitress. She didn't try and rush us thru dinner. Next - the food was AMAZING. We had the Fritto Misto appetizer. I had the pasta with rapini and sausage and Mr had the veal Marsala. The portions were perfect and tasted wonderful Last - dessert was the Strawberry Napoleon and coffee This is the only place we go for Italian when we're are in Solana Beach and look forward to it. They did not disappoint read more

We have been here more times than I can count and the food is always fantastic, the service is attentive, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is festive and inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The key is consistency. No matter how busy they get, the service doesn't suffer and the food is always reliably delicious. We aren't big dessert eaters, but their desserts are homemade and worth the splurge. read more

This restaurant first introduced me to arancini and since then I've been on a mission to find one equivalent with no success. Since it was a daily special item, I'm not sure when it'll make it back onto their menu again. They have a huge selection of pasta and entree dishes, the penne Arlen chino is my favorite. The service was wonderful and friendly. read more

Trattoria I Trulli - Arancini - Italian Near Me - Encinitas, California

Food gets the 1 star. Waiter gets a -100 for tip-jacking. My very generous spouse always gives a good tip. Apparently not good enough for the waitstaff who needed to add another $2.00. Too bad we're locals. Could have been a regular. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The area was nice and we got seated quickly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], didn't get any refills of our water the entire time though. As for the food, I got the Lobster Ravioli, and it might've been the worst I've had. The pasta was good texture wise, but every thing had this horrible fishy flavor - Imagine the taste of the inside of an old frozen fish stick. It had no other taste, and was just an inedible paste. I also tried the lasagna. It was good, but just good, nothing that stands out to any other plain lasagna. The same thing with the calamari, very very mediocre and nothing seemed fresh. read more

Food 10/10 - couldn't recommend enough! So good! Service 8/10 - waiter seemed a little rushed each time he visited our table, even though restaurant was not very busy at 3:30pm on a Saturday Ambiance 8/10 - restaurant could be a little cleaner, pasta sauce on wall next to seat read more

I have always loved this place. Some of the waiters are the same from 20 years ago. It was my Birthday and this is where I wanted to go. The marinara that came out with the fresh home made bread was very spicy. Luckily the next batch that came out was more like I remembered it. My lasagne sauce was different than it used to be for years. It was not as good. It's still homemade pasta though. The risotto seafood dish was amazing. It's a smaller place so it's intimate and small. It was pretty quiet but typically it's a bit more noisy. read more

Nice menu, good server, delicious food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a busy Friday night with numerous large graduation parties.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Perhaps we should have considered ourselves lucky that our order wasn't delayed by those large parties. Still, I expect to have the table on a Friday night for longer than an hour. I'd go again but request better pacing of our meal. read more

Consistently good flavors throughout the past many years I've been here. The classic ravioli has the yummiest sauce on the planet, and I'm not even a fan of ravioli read more

We came to eat on weeknight after our friend recommended Trattoria I Trulli. It is such a nice place to dine even during covid times. They have several tables outside with heat lamps all set up and enough light. we brought our dog to eat with us and he sat next to us. They even brought a bowl of water out for Kyler. The bread and the tomato sauce that they bring out is sooo delicious and so addicting! They kindly gave us a refill and I almost filled myself up with just bread and dip! I had the linguine alla vongole and my husband got a different pasta with red sauce and shrimp. We both really enjoyed the pasta, it was delicious and a good full serving! The service here is so friendly and nice! We would definitely recommend Trattoria I Trulli! read more

Trattoria I Trulli - Outdoor dining dogs allowed - Italian Near Me - Encinitas, California

The seating is so cozy and comfortable. We sat inside and quickly received bread and sauce. Delicious! The sauce was just a bit spicy. Our pasta was delicious and still warm by the end of our meal. The portions are big so I definitely recommend sharing plates. Service was quick and servers were very kind. The water delivery was the fastest! read more

This is a small but delightful restaurant. It's very cozy. It's also fairly casual although it's not a shorts and t-shirt kind of place. Reservations are highly recommended because it's very popular. Lots of locals come here. All of the food is very well made and they don't skimp on the portions. You won't leave hungry and, in fact, most people leave with doggie bags. The "classic" ravioli in a tomato-based cream sauce is a customer favorite for good reason. It's absolutely delicious. This is a "lick the plate" kind of dish, seriously. The lobster ravioli is also extremely popular. It's delicious, too, but incredibly rich. If a dish can be too rich, it might be this one. The antipasto appetizer is a good starter. You get different meats, cheese, olives, fried artichoke hearts and other goodies. It's plenty for 2 or 3 hungry people. The wine list and prices are not bad, either. There are some decent bargains to be found. Service was very friendly and mostly good. Our server was a bit distracted at times but overall, no complaints. It's definitely kid friendly but sadly, there is no kids menu. That would be my own very small complaint. Just give kids an opportunity to order a kids' size version of pasta or ravioli. This place has been very popular for a very long time and for good reason. Highly recommended. read more

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I've tried probably a dozen Italian places since moving to Encinitas and this place is on another level. Food is excellent and the staff are very friendly, definitely my go to place whenever I want Italian food read more

Everything here is excellent! My 2nd time since moving here in July , 4 months ago! The food is tasty, authentic and satisfying! The waiters and waitress are great and the vibe is so fun! I'll be back! Ps. I had the pasta that had snow peas and sun dried tomatoes and pancetta ! 5 star! read more

such a quaint little spot in the heart of Encinitas. I've always wanted to go, and now that I have, will never go back. my friend and I wanted to try out more places in town.. and stopped in for some pasta. ordered the lasagna and a pesto fettuccini. Both dishes were immediate disappointments. The green color of the pesto was so bright and unappetizing. upon first bite of both dishes, we noticed how over salted both pastas were. the red sauce on lasagna was also very bright almost cartoonish. we did not finish even half of either plate. wait staff was also not attentive. Prices were decent, I understand why now. Olive Garden has better pasta-truly. I am Italian, and have lived in Italy, I am no snob when it comes to pasta.. and believe it's hard to mess up lasagna. much better Italian places down the street. read more

We love this restaurant. Victor is is a terrific waiter. Everything you order is delicious. As soon as you sit down a server drops off fresh Italian bread with marina sauce. I always order Chicken Parmesan which is the best dish in the world for me. The Insalata Mista is fabulous, too !!! My husband usually orders lasagna with beef and raves about it. All the servers are first class. We always feel so welcomed from the very first moment we walk in the door. read more

First time at this lovely quaint local restaurant. Large menu with lots of choices seafood, chicken, lamb, pasta. We were immediately seated and served delicious bread with a fresh made spicy marinara sauce. One of our group had a nightly special seafood risotto which was huge, perfectly cooked and amazing. I had my favorite fettuccine with clams. It was loaded with fresh clams and the server added fresh Parmesan and cracked pepper which put it over the top. Everyone loved their food. The manager (owner?) served us a free special strawberry napoleon which the 5 of us devoured. Definitely coming back!! read more

Trattoria I Trulli - Linguine with clams - Italian Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Everything was amazing! From the complementary tomatoe dip and bread that's just so tasty that we had to have another one- to the best dishes we had: I had Best Cioppino ever - the broth taste is unbelievable the seafood looks and taste fresh and the portion is large make sure you are hungry... I would say it was the best I had ever!!! My friends had the grilled Lamb that was a large portion, grilled to perfection with great veggies and perfect wine paring! The grilled Salmon with capers and tomatoes was just delicious!!! Not to mention the hazelnut chocolate gelato and chocolate mousse paired with cafe latte and espresso!!!!! What a fantastic gastronomic journey - a real trip to Italy!!!! Thank you Andrea and your great team for such a wonderful experience! Will be back soon! read more

Great food & wonderful service, every dish was hot & delicious exactly as I like it. Good wine selection read more

Trattoria I Trulli - Italian Near Me - Encinitas, California

Another fabulous dinner at his past weekend at Trattoria! I unfortunately do not recall the name of the server I had for this experience, however, I've had him the last three dinners here and he is absolutely over the top! I love Italian food and usually just end up asking the server for personal recommendations and both this dinner and the last, all different entrees were beautifully presented and delicious! Also important to note, the wine selection here is amazing! 10/10 recommend! read more

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The food was beyond amazing and the service was top notch...extremely friendly and informative. My husband wanted to try everything! We will definitely be back. Plus everything is homemade This is what we ordered and HIGHLY RECOMMEND Starter: Fresh bread w/marinara sauce Homemade Meatballs (to die for) Caprese Main Course: Linguine Vongole Lasagna Linguine fra Diavolo Desert: Tiramisu (the best) read more

Our most favorite Italian restaurant in Encinitas. The food is always great, no matter how busy they are. Service is amazing too. I wish they opened for lunch as well. If they do , I will be one of their regulars. read more

Trattoria I Trulli - Italian Near Me - Encinitas, California

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So good - I don't even want to post this and have you snag my table in an unsuspecting Tuesday night I forget to make a rezzie! Seriously - just go. Phenomenal service. Even better food. The mushroom polenta to start is out of this world. My go to is the salmon in vodka sauce with penne. Salivating as I write this. The filet is great! The pastas - get any! You cannot go wrong. Super chill for families even though it is more upscale by Encinitas standards. We have been coming here for years and have literally not been disappointed one time. Love it! read more

Fantastic food, a little loud (a sign of happy diners as opposed to bothersome), outdoor dining is a good option. They made me a special dish, veal saltimboca and it was perfect! . read more

Our favorite local Italian restaurant in Encinitas. We've enjoyed basically every dish we've tried here, the service is warm and lovely, and the wine is excellent for the price. Delicious! read more

Trattoria I Trulli - Italian Near Me - Encinitas, California

Upon arriving in Encinitas last Thursday, I needed some dinner. I decided to start my trip here at Trattoria i Trulli, as I was in the mood for Italian food. Trattoria i Trulli is conveniently located on Coast Highway 101, at the south end of Downtown Encinitas. From the start, they greeted me with the menu and complimentary bread and marinara. The bread was so soft, and the sauce was so tasty, that it was hard for me to stop munching on them! I only stopped because I wanted to save room for my main course. Because I was in the mood for seafood, I ordered the seafood linguine with tomato sauce. It came chock full of clams, mussels, and shrimp, and it was smothered in a hearty tomato garlic sauce. If you like your sauce chunky, you'll appreciate this sauce. If you like pasta with seafood, you'll love how much perfectly cooked clams, mussels, and shrimp that Trattoria i Trulli packs into this dish! Even better, the linguine were also cooked quite well and blended beautifully into this dish. I enjoyed some Chardonnay with my food, and I appreciated their rock-solid wine list. All in all I was very happy with my dinner here, and I'll be very happy to try another dinner here some time soon. read more

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Have been here a couple of times. The staff is friendly, but semi inattentive. You can settle for the food if you just don't want to cook, but it's not worth a special occasion or event. Veal Milanese is mega huge. Could use a bit more seasoning but overall, the best dish thus far. Seafood risotto is made with tomato sauce, which suffocates the seafood. NOT recommended. Vegetable risotto was dry. Bread is standard. Good wine list. Salads are standard, nothing extraordinary. Take your chances sitting outside, the tent isn't enclosed and it'll make dinning unenjoyable if it's even a bit cool or windy. read more

Pasta here is delicious. Got two vegetarian pastas, the ravioli and fettuccine with pesto, they were both light and flavorful. We also got the puff pastry with strawberry dessert, also delicious. Ambience isn't the best, but worth a trip if you're in the mood for great food. read more

awesome service, wonderful food. Loved the sweet atmosphere. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share and all hit the spot.

Excellent food, good service. Unfortunately they were vandalized but fully back in operation. Let's give them our full support!

Thought we would try here for lunch as we were walking by. What a great place. Had a great special...crab ravioli with a saffron sauce. This was not a thin little layer of filling where you couldn't tell what it was. It was stuffed full of crab. Our server was great too. He was an Italian fellow and was very friendly as was everybody that worked there. I highly recommend. read more

Trattoria I Trulli came recommended by a family friend. Given its name we figured the menu would be Pugliese, which is where my family is from,. I believe the only Pugliese dish on the menu is the "orechiette a la Barese." which we ordered and found to be ok. The consensus from our group of six was that for us, the food was average. Some dishes overly creamy and others, such as linguine with clams were lacking in flavor. I Trulli is not unlike the various other Italian restaurants in North County serving Americanized dishes. The service was very welcoming and friendly- it started out attentive, but as the evening went on we didn't even bother to order more wine, since our server didn't come back to check on us. It was quite busy with larger groups, so perhaps they were a little understaffed. While it was neither outstanding or terrible, this is not an Italian restaurant I would return to. read more

Visited with family in town. Food was absolutely delicious and service was on point. Lasagna was one of the best. Cioppino was very good.

Just okay. I came here on a Friday night for dinner before 6pm. Trattoria I Trulli is conveniently located in the heart of Encinitas. This place was packed by 6:30pm. As soon as my friend and I were seated, we were provided with bread and marinara. Both were cold. We decided to share the Seafood Risotto and Spaghetti Carbonara. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The Seafood Risotto was on the dry end. The overall taste was very fishy, not fresh at all. The clams and mussels that surrounded the risotto was overcooked. The Carbonara was better than the risotto. Very creamy and the meat portion was generous. The Carbonara complimented the Risotto and actually made the risotto taste a lot better. Price after tip and tax was ~$25/person. My friend and I were in the area and picked this place for convenience. Service and food was nothing special. I wouldn't choose to come to Trattoria I Trulli again if I were in the mood for Italian. Much better off going to a place in Little Italy for a more authentic Italian experience. read more

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Friendly Atmosphere! Been going there for quite awhile now, they make you feel right at home;-) Our server Gianluca is the Best and makes the experience awesome! Good wine- like the Super Tuscan red; tried all the raviolis; lasagna; chicken and veal Parmesan; baked sea bass; and house salads. Desert they have the best tiramisu. Been going there so much Gianluca said my wife and I can rent a room out by the kitchen (Funny Lol)We have brought our friends there and enjoyed very much and you will too!! read more

Amazing food, wine and service! Great ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor eating has heat lamps. Entrees are large portions definitely enough for leftovers or to share read more

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Lovely servers with a good ambience whether you choose to sit inside or outside. Great red sauce at the start and a comforting selection on the menu to choose from read more