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The King's List
Encinitas

The finest tables in Encinitas, adjudicated by King's Score.
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# The King's List — Encinitas **Trattoria I Trulli** Encinitas elevates its dining scene with refined establishments spanning price points and cuisines, from the traditional Italian offerings at Trattoria I Trulli to the modern seafood sophistication of Herb & Sea. The neighborhood balances approachable casual dining with upscale experiences, offering everything from new American fare to Mediterranean-Latin fusion across the $$–$$$ range.
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Trattoria I Trulli
Traditional Italian · $$
In contention
2
Herb & Sea
Modern Seafood · $$$
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3
Le Papagayo
Mediterranean-Latin Fusion · $$
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4
Union Kitchen and Tap
New American · $$
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5
Valentina Restaurant
Modern European, Spanish Seafood · $$
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6
Encinitas Fish Shop
Casual American, Fish Tacos, Seafood · $
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7
SAGO
Asian Fusion Tapas · $$$
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8
Atelier Manna
California Seasonal · $$
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9
Buona Forchetta Encinitas
Neapolitan Italian · $$
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10
Kai Ola Sushi
Hawaiian Sushi, Japanese · $$
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11
Pacific Coast Grill
Pacific Coastal Seafood · $$$
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12
Dumpling Bar
Asian, Chinese, Dumplings · $
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13
The Cottage Encinitas
California Breakfast, New American · $
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14
The Crack Shack
American, Casual, Fried Chicken · $
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15
VAGA Restaurant & Bar
California-Latin · $$$
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How the order is decided

Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.

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