20|Twenty

Globally inspired coastal cuisine with a panoramic Carlsbad outlook

Meet the Culinary Team

20|Twenty is the signature restaurant at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.

Its evolving culinary team has built the restaurant around seasonal cooking, Southern California ingredients, and global influences. The current menu is associated with Chef Todd Bencivenni, whose cooking emphasizes refined coastal dishes and ingredients obtained from regional sources whenever practical. 20|Twenty

Inspired by the View

The restaurant’s name reflects the expansive coastal outlook from its hilltop location. Indoor dining spaces and an outdoor terrace provide views toward the Pacific, giving guests a strong sense of their Carlsbad setting.

The environment is polished but relaxed, placing 20|Twenty comfortably within Carlsbad’s upscale-casual dining category.

The Signature Experience

The kitchen presents Southern California classics through a global lens. Seasonal vegetables, seafood, meats, brunch dishes, cocktails, and wines are combined with modern presentation and an emphasis on balance.

Guests can visit for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, sunset drinks, dinner, or a special event.

Why It Matters

20|Twenty represents the connection between Carlsbad’s resort community and its broader culinary identity.

By combining regional ingredients, international inspiration, resort hospitality, and panoramic coastal views, the restaurant gives visitors a dining experience that feels connected to both contemporary Carlsbad and the wider world.