TRATTORIA ITRULLI

Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! everything we ordered was amazing!!! Flavors, freshness, service was all on point! We came to celebrate my mom's birthday and it did not disappoint. (The ricotta ravioli was 10/10 🤌🏼) Parking was surprisingly easy, we were seated right away. It was overall a wonderful dinner... Thank you so much for your hospitality!

The care taken in each of these dishes definitely shows. The service is friendly and very accommodating for specific dietary needs and restrictions. This time around I tried the gluten free gnocchi that had a cauliflower base. It was absolutely delicious. Before this I've only ever had regular gnocchi, but this gluten free version did NOT disappoint. Great texture and flavor with the steak bites and reduction sauce. Hubby had the lobster ravioli... That saffron sauce was spectacularly delicate and creamy. Can we make a gluten free version of that ravioli possibly? Or does it exist...? I probably should've asked. 😉 We'll be back! Thanks to the staff for making our visit so enjoyable!

It's a quaint restaurant and service is amazing as the food is ! I've never been more blown away

I made reservations at this restaurant based on the high ratings and reviews. We are frequent Del Mar and Solana Beach visitors, and we are constantly trying new restaurants in the area. I was excited to try this place, what a disappointment. We arrived on time, were seated within a few minutes. Our server came to the table with bread and marinara, and asked if we wanted water- “yes” we replied. He brought a pitcher of water, and super aggressively poured it into our cups. We don’t want ice in our water but we didn’t really have a choice, he continued to pour it after we asked for no ice. He spilled the water all over the table, into the marina and bread plate, onto my husband’s hands and sleeves! And walked away. I got up and took the plate of bread and sauce and gave it to him by the kitchen and told him “ you spilled water all over the plate and the table” he took the plate and a few minutes later brought back the same exact plate I gave to him- with water all over it! I couldn’t believe it, we took our coats and left. Horrible service and horrible attitude. Not a single person from the front of the house approached us as we were leaving, they all saw us leave, made eye contact with us- one even smiling! Train your staff better, you are in the service industry. Your quality of food can only take you so far, if it’s even that good. Comments form my 9 YO son, “This waiter was a bad experience. So if you have reservations here, let this be a warning ⚠️.”

The best Italian in San Diego. The food is incredible every time. Simple but fresh ingredients are highlighted in every dish. The service, especially our server Mallory, is warm & welcoming & does an excellent job navigating the dining area & making every guest feel welcome. Service is quick & smooth with each person from hostess to servers doing an seamless job. The ambiance is cozy & inviting, providing the perfect back drop for any occasion. Overall, I cannot recommend it enough.

I'm sitting in my car right now after eating here, and I just gotta say wowzerz! My new favorite Italian spot. It was my second time here and you guys nailed it again! This food will make you feel high.

visited for dinner. started with the burrata crostini special which was delicious and then ordered the lobster pasta special and the pesto pasta. both pastas were fresh, flavorful, and large portions. finished with the crème brûlée which i cannot recommend. it tasted almost as if it was old. the custard was a very hard consistency and the sugar layer was entirely too thick. would still recommend restaurant just wouldn’t recommend crème brûlée. polly provided amazing service from start to finish!

My family and I have been coming here for over 20 years and it’s always delicious and the waiters are fantastic. The hostess, on the other hand, made our most recent visit a nightmare and treated our family poorly. Not only did she make my family member uncomfortable, we tried to leave and she stuck her arm out in our way so we could not. This restaurant has always been special for our family and I’m so disappointed with the person at the front who is representing the place. Left such a bad taste in our mouths. To clarify, as well, we were nothing but kind and were still treated this way. We also encountered her yelling at a party outside to get off their sidewalk. Overall seems like an issue for more than just us.

Wow, what a find! We briefly had the place to ourselves until others arrived. I don't recall the last time I've really tried to analyze and savor the complex flavors of each item I put into my mouth -- everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! Starting with the complimentary bread with its unlike-any-marinara-I've-tasted, having a surprising subtle spiciness; to my Tricolori Insalate ($13), -- attractive presentation, textures, and perfectly dressed in their amazing house dressing -- and hubby's Zuppa Fagioli (off the Specials Menu, $12) -- with comforting savory flavors; to my (and I rarely yearn to order) Cioppino alla Pugliese ($30) -- chock full of plump, bite-sized chunks of fish, mussels, clams, and firm-&-chewy calamari rings in a uniquely savory tomato broth -- and hubby's Gnocchi al Marsala (Specials Menu, $25) -- satisfyingly silky and savory. Hubby was not ecstatic about dining right off S. Coast Highway 101; however, dining was very peaceful shortly after opening, offering ample and enjoyable people-&-dog-watching opportunities. Clearly, we've found our FAVORITE Italian food destination, willing to drive 58 miles to return! Molto delizioso!

Flavor: The Bruschetta was not very good, heavy onion flavor. I ordered the margherita pizza. The flavors were good but the basil was small and a bit much. I prefer the larger basil. Presentation: The presentation of the food and ambience was nice. The tables where a little to close together where we sat and off balance. If you order a pizza unless you are hungry you can share it with another person. Price: Pricing was ok except for the bruschetta was toasted bread and a side that looked like pico de gallo wouldnt recommend for the price.

Our favorite restaurant, period. Anywhere. We ate dinner here last night and the dinner and service was outstanding, as always. This restaurant provides the very best food of any restaurant in north coastal San Diego area. When I eat here I feel like I'm eating at a sidewalk cafe in a small town in Italy, The sidewalk seating offers great people-watching and I love the pasta! Our favorite server is Luca, but they are all good and very attentive. We usually split a salad and then enjoy one of the many home-made pasta dishes. We will be back again!

My new go to Italian spot in San Diego! I came for the first time earlier this week & immediately booked another reservations for a few days later. Both times I have come, Mallory has provided above & beyond service, warm & welcoming. The cozy & relaxed ambiance provides the perfect setting for a get together with friends, family dinner or date night. And the food is exquisite. Calamari is the best I've had & their pastas highlight how fresh the ingredients are. I cannot recommend this place enough, truly some of the best Italian food in the area.

My family and I have been coming here for decades- yep really. It is a sweet lovely place with big flavor and a charming staff and feel. The food is satisfying and you can go all in for a really nice night. I like to sit on the patio because twinkle lights and enjoy the hand painted artwork alongside your heaping pile of fresh pasta.

This place is located in a cute little downtown area in Encinitas. I was enticed but the amazing aroma as I was walking towards the restaurant. The service and ambiance was great, and the food was fresh, but I wish it had a little more flavor.

This is another example of a restaurant with delicious food, but bad service that ruined the evening... I remember meeting the original owners of this restaurant when they first opened in July of 2002. They were excited about their new trattoria, and I walked by it for over 20 years without ever going in, because it always looked small, loud, and understaffed. However, with the sidewalk seating since COVID, we thought we would give it a shot to enjoy the outdoor ambiance in the summertime. Things got off to a rough start when we called to make reservations. The hostess Natasha even admitted that it was so loud in the restaurant, that she couldn't hear us on the phone, even though we were speaking as loud as possible into the phone in order for us to be heard. We showed up on time for our reservations, but then we were asked to wait for an additional 20 minutes, despite the fact that there were 4 open tables outside. Although we were a party of 2, they were saving the tables that seated 4. However, no one showed up to use those tables for the remainder of the night. It was not a good look... When we were finally seated, a young man walked up to the table and made some sounds, but said nothing. It was rather bizarre, because the sounds had a fluctuating pitch, as if he was trying to communicate with those sounds. We thought that he was potentially mute, but we later realized that he could in fact speak, he just chose not to when he brought our waters. The bread and marinara sauce were cold, and the bread was stale. We were not impressed... Then, the Tricolori Insalate that we ordered as an appetizer was split in half and served on two separate plates. I don't know if they did this in order to save on the portion size, but it was definitely not substantial in the least bit... Therefore, we ordered another appetizer from the menu. The Salsiccia Da Vinci was phenomenal! This was by far the best dish of the night. The Italian sausage, mushrooms, and polenta was cooked to perfection in a gorgonzola sauce. Then, we ordered the Penne Arlecchino with Chicken and the Nonino with Fettuccine. However, the Nonino came out with Penne. We made it clear to our server Mallory that we wanted fettuccine, but somehow that didn't get communicated to the back of the house. The Arlecchino was creamy and savory, while the Nonino lacked flavor. After adding sufficient black pepper and parmesan cheese, then the flavor came out of the dish. These are simple additions that can easily elevate the flavor of a dish to being palatable and in fact delicious. Thankfully, they offered these accoutrements. However, despite the fact that we had a conversation with our server Mallory specifically about the timing of when the restaurant closes, she didn't get the hint. We specifically brought up the topic, because we didn't want to be rushed out of the restaurant. We arrived nearly an hour & a half before closing time for that very reason. We wanted to respect the closing time of the restaurant without any awkwardness... However, Mallory didn't seem to get it, because even though there were several other tables being served by other servers, she decided that she wanted to eat dinner at the restaurant. So, She proceeded to rush us out the door and tried to hurry up and collect her tip. We were very much offended by her selfish display, especially after we tried to mitigate any such situation. It simply went way over her head, and she took the selfish route. When we turned around to see her eating a full Italian meal at the bar, we were livid! As a Restrateur whose family owned Italian restaurants all over San Diego, we encouraged our employees to eat AT HOME before their shift or after their shift. They can always order food to go at the end of their shift at a substantial discount, and TAKE IT HOME with them to eat. Not to eat in front of customers whom they are serving... It's tacky and unprofessional. Also, if they're really hungry and they haven't eaten, then they can snack during their 10-minute break in the back of the house. However, rushing customers out the door, so that you can sit down and eat a full meal in front of customers at the bar is downright unprofessional. This is beneath the wait staff Trattoria I Trulli... It demonstrates that the staff comes before the customers, and that is not a recipe for repeat business. If it wasn't for the quality of the food, I would have given this experience only 2 stars. Maybe I'm old-fashioned, but a $100 bill for only 2 people requires at least the basic protocols of restaurant service to be implemented. This experience was extremely disappointing, and the restaurant needs to do something to make it right!

Love this place! First time here, and definitely not the last. Food was so delicious, fresh, so much flavor, especially garlic , and perfect size portions. Great customer service and loved meeting Gus. Lots of parking too. This place is a MUST try if you are looking for great homemade Italian food.

Great little place in Encinitas. The pasta is so light and fresh! I tried the Ossobuco this time and it was falling from the bones. Delicious! Friendly staff and great expresso and strawberry Napoleon. :)

Trattoria il Trulli We had the pleasure of dining at Il Trulli yesterday evening. We arrived a bit early since we did not have a reservation. We were given a nice table indoors since the 2-seat outdoor tables were already occupied. We started our meal with two glasses of the recommended house wine. We also selected two of the specials; a fish and polenta dish, and the gnocchi special. Both were excellent. Clearly Il Trulli offers some of the best Italian food in the North San Diego County area. In summary: Excellent service. Wonderful food. Extensive wine list. Indoor and Outdoor seating. The only drawback is that it can get a bit loud within the inside dining area. Reservations recommended. Worth a visit.

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! .

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 .

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!!

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

Good food well,prepared. Portions are on the large side. Been coming to this spot for years and the food is always consistently solid. Well worth a visit if you are in the area

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.

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)

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!

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!

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.

Delicious lasagna and linguine with scallops! My daughter had kids yummy penne! Service was amazing too!

the best Italian food in Encinitas! The Ravioli Classici is phenomenal - the staff is great!!! Cute restaurant with patio seating - we visit every time we're in the area!

The food was soooooo salty and the service was mediocre. No one eve came to ask us how the food even was, and we certainly didn't even eat more than 5-6 bites.

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!

The italian restaurant is quaint and small, open to the busy Coast highway, with some road noise, as motorists and motorcycles zoom by. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food is good. Their house dressing on the tricolori salad is amazing. The ravioli all Aragosta (lobster) was better last time we went. It seemed burnt this time. But when you're with friends, you are happy.

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!

Never disappoints. This place was a revelation when they opened 20 years ago, exposing me to flavors and ingredients I had never experienced before. Fast forward to today, after a few years away, I was able to introduce new family members to the same experience of authentic Italian flavors and the incredible freshness of their ingredients and care of preparation. I make it a point to order items I would never cook at home. But the bread and salsa to start is always amazing in and of itself. Priced for special occasions, it has always delivered.

Excellent eggplant parmigiana and service last month. I like the ambiance both inside and at outside seating. Have had prior excellent meals there.

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.

Fabulous food, amazing staff, and authentic Italian cuisine! Can't ask for more. Had a party of 6 so called and asked availability which is recommended for over 2 people.

Food was SOOOOOOO salty. The best thing was the complimentary bread and sauce. Haven't eaten there in 6 years...I don't remember their food being so horrible

My husband and I met some friends for dinner last night at Trattoria. While the service was exceptional the food was mediocre. The only thing at our table that got rave reviews was the ravioli. The linguini and clams which is my husbands go to was very disappointing as was the sausage and orchetti pasta and the veal piccata. Now the Canolies we had for dessert were fantastic! Overall I wouldn't come back for the food unfortunately.

This has been one of my favorite places to eat on my birthday, but I sadly was a bit disappointed on two recent visits. Late night on a Monday and my party of 6 was placed in the back corner and it was so loud I had to practically scream to people across table from me. It was my birthday, but my family didn't tell the waiters and they never asked if we were celebrating anything. The food - enjoy the ravioli and the clams are a great size and plentiful. However, the broth with the clams was almost nonexistent and the pasta was dry. A bit more broth would of solved this and allowed some dipping sauce for the bread. The food was plentiful and wine was good. At end of our meal I was looking forward to the Napoleon dessert and on a recent visit said I'd return for it. I was disappointed to learn it was only served on the weekend and my birthday was on a Monday so they said they had some lemoncake in the back and that was delicious - although my expectations overall just weren't met. They do raise when it's a party of 6 and I just didn't feel anything was special. I've been out on special occasion meals where food, service, and ambiance all hit the mark and I will consider a new place in the future for those special meals - especially if you want ambiance and ability to talk to your guests at the table. I did enjoy a lunch during the day prior and sat alone in a nearly empty restaurant. That bill was close to $40 for pasta and one glass of wine with tip. Food then was great, but I really didn't welcomed as waiter had to stop conversation with another worker to seat me, and no pleasantries exchanged. I know I have high expectations, but hey, if I'm spending more I do expect more and this just hasn't quite hit the mark. I may return, but likely to try another place.

Lobster ravioli, Seafood Linguini, and Chicken Farfelle. Service was excellent and it felt like we were back in Rome.