Tried this place for the first time tonight and I have no idea what has taken me so long….absolutely AMAZING! The staff is extremely friendly and genuine, the food is divine, and the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. I highly suggest giving this place a try because you will become a regular. This will be my go-to spot for Italian food in Encinitas moving forward.
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.
As a first timer to Alice's Italian Gourmet restaurant, I was impressed with the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff!I ordered the Lasagna ($20) and quite honestly was bothered that the entree did not come with a side salad and bread as this has traditionally been my experience in a sit down restaurant and for $20! So I feel the food quality is good, but not worth $20 by itself!!!Nice outdoor seating area!
Alice is by far the most amazing Italian food in San Diego. It continues to get better and better. Fresh and attention to detail. The lasagna is authentic made with a touch of Bechemel. We love it here.
Excellent service by a couple of young men. Food was cooked to order. Excellent marinara sauce and ample mozzarella baked over rigatoni in a round oven ready cooking dish. Fresh out of oven and damn hot. The dish is called Pasta Al Forno. Enough food for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow. Wine by the glass or bottle, soft drinks and Americana coffee - not what we are used to.
Spaghetti and sausage dinner was all I wanted. It was alright, overpriced. Gorgeous family running this quaint little restaurant. Very nice people. Ahleetché ?
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!
A little pricy place ,especially Beer, but worthy.Highly recommend pastas.Every ingredients are very fresh and good quality.Best authentic pasta you can get in San Diego.Recommend Carbonara and Vodka tomato sauce pasta.
What an amazing place! Alice and Carlo took great care of us and the food was some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Definitely listen to Carlo's wine selection if you are a wine person. We got the bruschetta, the cacio e pepe, and the Cannelloni. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal!
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! *****