Trattoria I Trulli

Top choice in San Diego


Country-style seating indoors and great people-watching on the sidewalk. Just one taste of the homemade ravioli or lasagna, salmon with arugula, capers and red onion, or pollo uno zero uno (101; chicken stuffed with cheese, spinach and artichokes in mushroom sauce) and you’ll know why this mom-and-pop Italian trattoria is always packed. Reservations are recommended.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby San Diego attractions

1. Self-Realization Fellowship Retreat

0.36 MILES

Yogi Paramahansa Yogananda founded his center here in 1937, and the town has been a magnet for holistic healers and natural-lifestyle seekers ever since…

2. San Elijo State Beach

1.13 MILES

A little north of Cardiff State Beach, San Elijo State Beach has good winter waves and $10 parking all day Monday to Thursday, $12 all day Friday through…

3. San Diego Botanic Garden

1.16 MILES

This 37-acre garden has a large collection of California native plants as well as flora of different regions of the world, including Australia and Central…

4. San Elijo Lagoon

2.36 MILES

One of the town's main draws is this 979-acre ecological preserve popular with bird-watchers for its herons, coots, terns, ducks, egrets and more than 250…

5. Lux Art Institute

2.37 MILES

A few miles east of central Encinitas, this institute lets spectators be present at the creation of art. A changing lineup of artists in residence take…

6. Cardiff State Beach

2.76 MILES

Just south of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the surf break on the reef here is mostly popular with longboarders, but it gets very good at low tide with a big north…

7. Batiquitos Lagoon

3.34 MILES

One of the last remaining tidal wetlands in California, Batiquitos Lagoon separates Carlsbad from Encinitas. A self-guided tour lets you explore area…

8. Cedros Design District

3.65 MILES

A cluster of furniture, interior and design shops, plus a few restaurants, entertainment venues and galleries.