Based on 223 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
252 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 632-6933
Website: http://alicesitalian.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Serene Lee
I read somewhere to find out how good a restaurant is, the test is order the simplest item on the menu. In this case, the lasagna and pasta. Alice passed the test with flying colors. The pasta was cooked perfect tenderness. The lasagna had a great flavor. It was obvious that they did more than the usual layering. I feel they roasted the tomatoes before marking it into sauce
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Mommy 321
We started going to Alice’s about two years ago, and I have to say it is the best Italian that we have had ever! Alice’s and Carlo are absolutely so kind and accommodating. Their food is always on point and never disappoints we highly recommend a date night out at their restaurant. I would recommend making a reservation because they can get pretty busy.
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T
Authentic and so delicious! I ordered Calamari Luciana. Which is Sautéed calamari in a zesty marinara sauce.
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Mark Burns
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinners. Both were delicious and the portions were very generous. The garlic bread was excellent, as was the tiramisu. They have a covered patio dining area. The staff was great.
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Chris Hinshaw
Excellent authentic northern Italian. The owner and family are from Milan. The dishes are excellent examples of Italian techniques using local ingredients. We shared the Polpette starters which was two good sized meatballs in marinara and three crostini. We could have used another crostini because we stopped up every vestige of the sauce, fantastic! The meatballs were very meaty with a firm sausage like texture, also fantastic. I had the Spaghetti Arrabbiatta with an Italian sausage. Spicy sauce, just enough, al dente pasta, very good sausage. My wife had the Caccio e Pepe and pronounced it excellent, not dry and very flavorful. We finished with the Cannoli, three ricotta filled, chocolate splashed, crispy cylinders of goodness. Too bad we live 45 miles away! But we will be back!
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Athena Z. Reviews
As a first timer to Alice’s Italian Gourmet restaurant, I was impressed with the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff!
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Danny Chan
Beautiful flavors! Had the pasta with spaghetti and vodka tomato sauce. The sauce exploded at each bite into the food! It’s a surprise when you have that first taste of that sauce. The meatball sandwich was spectacular! Towards the end the bread softened and soaked up all of the juices from that great meatball and the sauce. I had to use the rest of that bread too wipe up the remaining pasta sauce though. Please go here and give it a try.
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Morgan Dixon (The L & T MD)
This place is an absolute hidden GEM! Such wonderfully blended flavors and fresh creations make this a MUST VISIT when in the area. Alice, pronounced “Uh-lee-che”, was such a gracious host who spent time with each of her guests on the outside Covid-freindly patio. I am thinking of that pasta right now!!! Cannot wait to go back and visit when in the area again. ***** ALL THE STARS! *****
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Fate Reid
Hi. This restaurant used to be GREAT, but their menu has changed over the years and Perhaps the good chef is gone too!. Last few visits our meals we’re too salty and the sauces didn’t taste like before and not as fresh. I have to say I miss the delicate and extraordinary taste of their sauces. Sorry
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david dahlstrom
Wow, what a gem. I met Carlo the owner in the Dollar Tree parking lot and thought what a nice guy. Turns out he is from Italy and owns Alice’s Italian Gourmet Restaurant. So, I figured I’d give his place a try. He did not disappoint. The fettuccine Alfredo was perfectly unique and absolutely delicious. Ugo my server is from Italy and was attentive and pleasant. I highly recommend.
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