10 Best Italian Restaurants in Encinitas

“Had ordered Salad and pizza’s all were fantastic . Server was awesome !!!! We love your pie’s Buona 😍😍😍😍“

“Delicious authentic Italian meals artistically served .“

“My husband and I have been here for the very first time and we immediately fell in love with this place. The staff is amazing, they know how to treat you and make you feel at home. Alice is very passionate about her job and we loved her homemade desserts sooo much. A special mention to Michele, a very young yet extremely professional waiter, who contributed to create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere! As Italian, I can say it's hard to find place such Alice's where you feel so vividly the warm of our country. We will definitely come back!“

“We have made a tradition of celebrating my birthday at Firenze's over the last few years, and it never disappoints. My wife had the Lasagna, her personal go to for this restaurant. I tried the CANNELLONI FIORENTINA, and it was to die for. We also started with the black mussels, which are served in a spicy red broth, and they were excellent as well. Shannon was our server, and she was attentive without being intrusive. The restaurant also comped me with a large piece of Tirmisu for dessert to celebrate my birthday, which was outstanding. We had a 6:30 reservation on a Sunday evening, and the restaurant was surprisingly busy and a little noisy when we first arrived, but many diners were just finishing up and by 7:00 the restaurant had significantly calmed down. I have the impression that this restaurant has a significant local customer base who are a bit on the older side, and have early dinners here. You might want to keep that in mind when making reservations. We brought our own wine, and there is a $30 corkage fee, but we also had a $20 discount coupon from one of the promotional post cards that all receive in the mail on a routine basis, so that took the sting out of the corkage fee. They do offer 1/2 off on bottles of wine on Mondays, if you prefer to sample their wine instead of bringing your own. We sat inside, as it as pretty chilly outside, but they do have a spacious outdoor patio dining area with heaters where we have eaten in the past, and they are very dog friendly out there. All in all, Firenze's is a wonderful dining experience, that never disappoints.“

“fantastic food! one the best Italian spots in so. cal. friendly service.“

“Forchettabouddit, soon to be Forchettina never, ever disappoints. I've made it a point to try different dishes the times we've been here and everything is always authentic and tasty. The atmosphere is awesome and the service even better. I absolutely love this neighborhood place.“

“I introduced two friends to this restaurant and they loved it as much as I do. The food was fabulous and the service was excellent. Everyone was gracious and friendly. We actually went on a night that the pianist, Jerry was there. The ambience with the piano was perfect. I am a regular customer and will continue to support this restaurant. Every time I have come to this restaurant, the food has been fabulous.“

“Clean, grate service,Perfect location.“

“Feels like You’re eating Sunday dinner at grandmas, but any day of the week you choose.“

“If you like Chicago pizza this is the place for you in Encinitas. Their thin crust pizza is delicious no matter what toppings you put on it. You can get different thickness of dough up to thick crust. They use quality ingredients that are consistent. It is a neighborhood bar/pizza parlor. You will find regulars there which is fun. They have a wide variety of choices from pizza to great appetizers to dessert. The service is consistent and the restaurant is always clean. I've been going there since it opened. When I want pizza it's my go to place.“