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    Firenze Trattoria

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    92 reviews
    #33 of 213 Restaurants in Encinitas
    $$ - $$$, Pizza, Italian
    162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Ste E80, Encinitas, CA 92024-4300
    +1 760-944-9000
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    Open Now:11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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    4.5 92 reviews
    #33 of 213 Restaurants in Encinitas
    Certificate of Excellence2016 Winner
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    PRICE RANGE
    $30 - $40
    CUISINES
    Pizza, Italian
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Location and contact

    162 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste E80, Encinitas, CA 92024-4300
    Website
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    +1 760-944-9000

    Menu

    ANTIPASTI
    9
    Bruschetta
    grilled ciabatta bread brushed with pesto and topped with diced roma tomato, basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
    13
    Polenta Fungi e Gorgonzola
    soft polenta sautéed with wild mushroom, porcini mushroom, gorgonzola and infused with truffle oil
    18
    Mozzarella Caprese
    fresh mozzarella di bufala, tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil
    20
    Burrata al Arrostito Pomodoro
    fresh burrata cheese, roasted tomatoes and house made basil pesto, served with toast points
    20
    Calamari Fritti
    lightly fried and served with piquant marinara sauce
    20
    Calamari Venezie
    fresh, hand-cut calamari sautéed with caperberries, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and diced roma tomato
    19
    Granchia al Torta
    crabcakes served with a lemon caper aioli
    21
    Scampi di Firenze
    jumbo shrimp lightly dipped in egg and flour and sautéed in a lemon butter sauce with mushrooms
    20
    Salmon Carpaccio
    thin slices of scottish smoked salmon topped with fresh arugula, capers and parmigiano-reggiano cheese
    20
    Carpaccio di Manzo**
    thinly sliced filet of beef topped with fresh arugula, capers and parmigiano-reggiano cheese
    ZUPPA E INSALATE
    12
    Firenze Zuppa di Verdura
    fresh homestyle pureed vegetable soup
    12
    Pasta e Fagioli
    traditional italian soup with white cannellini bean, carrot, onion and pasta
    13
    Zuppa di Salsiccie
    housemade ground italian sausage with onions, tomato and spinach in a light broth
    12
    Insalata Firenze
    romaine, bermuda onion, carrot, mushroom, roma tomato tossed with italian vinaigrette
    17
    Insalata Bella Vista
    hearts of palm, avocado, diced roma tomato, mixed baby greens tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
    17
    Insalata dell' Orto
    spring mix and arugula with pine nuts, roma tomato, gorgonzola cheese, sliced apple, mushroom, and our homemade garlic and parmesan cheese croutons tossed with cranberry vinaigrette
    20
    Insalata Gamberi
    grilled marinated shrimp, grilled eggplant, zucchini, roma tomato, goat cheese, bell pepper, pine nuts and mixed baby greens tossed with cranberry vinaigrette
    INSALATE CAESAR DI FIRENZE
    with our house-made dressing
    13
    Insalata Caesar
    fresh romaine, garlic and parmesan croutons, tossed and topped with shaved parmigianoreggiano
    14
    Chopped Caesar
    romaine, roma tomato and bermuda onion
    18
    Spinachi al Cesare
    baby spinach, roma tomato, roasted pine nuts, bermuda onion, goat cheese and pancetta
    20
    Chopped Caesar e Pollo*
    chicken, romaine, roma tomato, and bermuda onion
    19
    Caesar e Pollo*
    topped with marinated grilled chicken
    19
    Caesar e Calamari
    topped with calamari fritti
    22
    Caesar e Salmone
    topped with grilled fresh salmon
    PESCE
    24
    Linguini alla Vongole
    baby clams, garlic, shallots, olive oil and basil with your choice of fresh tomato or white wine sauce
    29
    Scampi alla Fresca
    jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, shallots and basil with your choice of fresh tomato or white wine sauce, served over linguini
    29
    Scampi al Pesto
    jumbo shrimp sautéed with sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts in a homemade basil pesto sauce and served over linguine
    28
    Calamari Marinara
    tender hand cut calamari sautéed in our house made marinara and served over linguini
    30
    Matrimonio di Mare
    shrimp, scallops and mushrooms sautéed with garlic and shallots in a brandy cream sauce, topped with grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese and baked, served over risotto
    32
    Salmone alla Griglia
    fresh salmon filet grilled and served with pasta and fresh vegetables
    36
    Seabass Oreganato
    seabass sautéed in garlic, olive oil and white wine topped with bread crumbs and oregano then baked, served over homemade garlic mashed potatoes with seasonal vegetables
    40
    Cioppino
    shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, calamari and pesce del giorno sautéed with garlic, basil, white wine and fresh tomato sauce served over linguini
    MP
    Wild Sustainable Catch of the Day
    PASTE E RISOTTI
    19
    Cappellini al Pomodoro
    angel hair pasta with fresh tomato sauce, garlic and fresh basil
    19
    Ravioli di Formaggio
    herbed ricotta filled pasta pillows with tomato basil garlic sauce
    20
    Ravioli di Portobello
    pasta pillows stuffed with diced portobello mushrooms and ricotta cheese sautéed with diced tomatoes and a gorgonzola cream sauce
    20
    Rigatoni alla Vodka e Fungi
    rigatoni tossed with mushrooms, peas, and shallots in a fresh tomato sauce with vodka and a touch of cream
    21
    Butternut Squash Ravioli
    with sage and butter sauce served over a bed of sautéed spinach
    24
    Carbonara
    egg fettuccine tossed with prosciutto, shallots, peas, fresh cream and parmigiano-reggiano
    24
    Spaghetti Bolognese
    traditional spaghetti with a savory beef and sausage bolognese sauce
    24
    Pasta Rustica
    linguini tossed with prosciutto, spinach, garlic, gorgonzola, pine nuts and basil
    25
    Cannelloni Fiorentina* ^
    fresh pasta rolled and filled with veal, chicken, spinach and ricotta, baked and topped with creamy bechamel sauce and bolognese
    24
    Gluten Free Ravioli al Pollo
    pasta pillows stuffed with chicken, kale, ricotta and parmesan, sautéed in garlic and olive oil and finished with slow roasted tomatoes and marcona almonds
    GRIGLIA E SPECIALITA
    served with fresh seasonal vegetables and pasta
    24
    Melanzane Parmigiana
    slices of fresh eggplant lightly breaded and baked with mozzarella and parmigiano-reggiano cheese, topped with marinara sauce
    24
    Melanzane Rollatini
    thinly sliced eggplant rolled and filled with ricotta, pine nuts, fresh italian herbs, and bread crumbs topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella
    25
    Salsiccie con Peperonata
    handmade italian sausage grilled with bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and tomato sauce
    29
    Pollo Piccata*
    chicken breast sautéed with white wine, garlic, lemon butter, and capers
    29
    Pollo Marsala*
    chicken breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a traditional marsala sauce
    29
    Pollo alla Parmigiana*
    chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed then topped with mozzarella and light marinara, and baked
    29
    Pollo Scarpariello*
    chicken breast and italian sausage sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and lemon
    30
    Pollo e Gamberi Rosemarino*
    chicken breast and jumbo shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic, shallots, extra virgin olive oil, and rosemary
    30
    Vitello Piccata^
    veal scaloppini sautéed with white wine, garlic, lemon butter, and capers
    30
    Vitello Marsala^
    veal scaloppini sautéed with fresh mushrooms in a traditional marsala sauce
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    Reviewed June 6, 2019 via mobile
    Great meal

    We go here often and always have a great meal. The food is great and the staff is friendly. The mussels in garlic sauce is incredible!!

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank annswanny
    Reviewed January 19, 2019
    nice meal before heading downtown

    located on the border of Rancho Santa Fe and Encinitas. up-scale interior, with stand alone tables as well as banquet tables. Solidly prepared Italian fare, with adequate service, good cocktails and a small wine list. enjoyed the crab cakes, pear salad, lobster ravioli, and stuffed...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Juan S
    Reviewed December 31, 2018
    Quiet Romantic Evening Out

    We are locals and as such have visited this venue quite often and have dined on the patio,in the bar area as well as in the interior seating. We have been here for lunch, happy hour and dinner.- all enjoyable experiences, over a 3+ year...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank George T
    Reviewed December 3, 2018
    Uneven

    My wife and I were excited to try Firenze Trattoria, but it was an uneven experience. We had a very nice table across from the bar and near the music, a piano & bass duet. Very nice music, not obtrusive. We started with a glass...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Exoson
    Reviewed November 19, 2018
    First Rate Italian in Rancho Santa Fe / Ecinitias

    I do not usually review a restaurant after only one visit, but Firenze Trattoria is worthy of a review. The menu is well-though through. The restaurant prepares the usual Italian favorites and just from our one visit, they do it very well. We had the...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
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    Reviewed September 9, 2018 via mobile
    Evening out

    Marvelous, a true classic Italian Trattoria, I cannot rave enough about the service, atmosphere, amazing menu ,quality and wine list. You will not be disappointed. I believe the best Restaurant in San Diego County, I’m sorry but it is.

    Date of visit: September 2018
    1  Thank DaveA692
    Reviewed July 24, 2018 via mobile
    Food 4.5, Service 3

    As always: great expectations and... Coming inside there was an odd odor in the room. Therefore, we chose to sit outside which was very nice. Had linguine and enjoyed it. Service was under par. More $$$$ than $$.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank usach
    Reviewed June 24, 2018 via mobile
    Family Dinner

    Love the outdoor patio with the cute fountain. This is a great place for all ages. My son says it is his favorite chicken parmigiana! The staff are so accommodating and nice! Awesome place ❤️

    Date of visit: June 2018
    1  Thank Theresa A
    Reviewed February 13, 2018 via mobile
    Very good pasta, nice courtyard atmosphere

    If you’re looking for a good Italian meal you won’t go wrong here. I had the baked Rigatoni. Very filling and I couldn’t finish the entire meal. It’s a good choice for splitting. Share an appetizer and the pasta. I definitely recommend eating in the...More

    Date of visit: February 2018
    Thank Gregredi
    Reviewed February 7, 2018
    VERY GOOD ITALIAN FOOD IN ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA

    Firenze is located in a small shopping center on Encinitas Boulevard at Rancho Santa Fe Road. There are tables at the bar and in the dining room inside and lots more outside on the large patio. They have large menu with lots of Italian dishes...More

    Date of visit: January 2018
    Thank DarylJ552
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