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Catania
92/100 (1486 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
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Italian
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Brunch
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Meatballs
Beef
Octopus
Ice Cream
Prosciutto
Gelato
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Arancini
Salad
Tagliatelle
Scallops
Kale Salad
Clams
Quail
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Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Margherita Pizza
Orecchiette
Shrimp
Italian
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"Had the pear & greens salad, duck pasta, & chocolate-hazelnut mousse dessert. Most delicious meal I’ve had in a week of great San Diego dining. ..."
Jennifer Thom Parker
"Really tasty food. Great service. One of my favorite SD restaurants. Pasta is al dente and is served in a decent portion. Pizzas are well cooked and..."
Ana Ximena Diaz
"Hands down one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. Every dish we had was exquisitely prepared and the flavors were perfect. The serve was..."
Danielle Wolter
"Wonderful food and family oriented staff. We also had a beautiful view of the sunset as we dined. I love this restaurant for being environmentally..."
Taylor Stroy
"Absolutely LOVED this restaurant! The food was delicious--the best I had during my week visit to the area, and the service was impeccable. Not to..."
Mollie McGrath
"What an amazing restaurant! The view was spectacular! The food was so fantastic, I can't even describe how full we were when we left!!! The staff was..."
Sasha Lynn
"Incredible drinks, food and views. Amazing place. Highly..."
Paul Santello
"Fantastic food. Service stellar. All of our food was very good and passed with flying colors. Good wine, Italian sodas tasty. I swear our..."
Norma MacKenzie
"Truly a wonderful experience. From the service to the great dining experience. What a treat to have the chef move from table to table asking how your..."
Doug Miller
"Really good Veggie Pizza and Pasta. Service was amazing and server got us Pasta which was not in their menu but he totally took care of our dietary..."
Rahul Bhuwal
"I've come here for dinner twice. So, SO good. Everything is fresh. Cesar mixes cocktails to perfection. The view at sunset is simply gorgeous...."
Erin Bellamy Charlens
"Nice view. Good atmosphere. Good service. Didn't have the dish pictured but the food I had was..."
Judi Tyson Pillow
"Another wonderful meal. The zucchini olive oil torte was to die..."
Laurie Carbine Gibney
"Just wanted to say how awesome this spot is!!! They are consistently great in service, food, and experience!!! And everyone there is always ensuring..."
Carlos Walther-Meade
"On a scale of 1-10, I say "in a heartbeat". The ambiance is relaxing with an awesome view. The craft cocktails, food, and service were far and above..."
Jan Glaze
"One of the BEST meals I've ever had! Highly recommend. Great handmade pasta, amazing caprese salad ... fantastic service...."
Patricia Merrill Law
"Such a lovely dinner experience here! Great service, delicious food in well-sized portions. And of course a view of the beautiful La Jolla… We..."
Elif Nur Dayi
"The atmosphere is very nice…Service was superb and our food totally off the charts and SPECTACULAR!! We had a great salad with pistachios and..."
Lion Mane
"Food was great! Loved the family sharing for table of 8+. Love the experience!! Definitely recommend for special occasion. You do have to reserve the..."
Mariana Mejia
"This is our favorite place to come! Great service and fresh food! The Portofino is amazing!! Their wine and cocktails are delicious! We love our..."
Staci Firl
"Catania, my favorite Italian restaurant in SD so far. Nice decor, good service, good food and reasonably priced. If tgere are better, please name..."
Tommy Cheng
"The food was terrific. Best Italian I’ve had in a long time and best meal I’ve had in months. Ambiance was great. Wine was also really..."
Aric Wilson
"Brought the lady here for her birthday, it's an awesome spot that overlooks the streets of La Jolla. The espresso martini's are fantastic, I had..."
Hal Jurgensen
"Excellent place for a nice dinner. Service is friendly and competent when it comes to recommendations, the food is well prepared and the menu has a..."
Christoph Pohl
"Unbelievable! Amazing flavors. Great view, pleasant staff. The lamb and swordfish were both incredible! The pizza appetizer also had great..."
Eric D
"So happy we came here. I had the sweet corn tortellini spring special and the cardamom panna cotta for dessert. Came back a second day and was..."
Taryn Elizabeth
Barbarella Restaurant & Bar
91/100 (1751 ratings)
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Burger
Fish
Hamburgers
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Meatballs
Bolognese
Pasta
Ice Cream
Salad
Gelato
Calamari
Cakes
Mussels
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
American
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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"We loved this place! We had a group of 10 and they were so accommodating. The manager was great. Loved his sense of humor. Everyone working there..."
Beth Hughes Wendling
"Just moved to the Shores and this is now my favorite place to hang out. Super friendly staff and amazing food. The atmosphere is welcoming with a fun..."
Kelly Beer
"The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice night out. I attended as part of a..."
Taylor Lee Hood
"Creamy & delicious oysters. Crispy thin gourmet pizzas, fat & juicy burgers.. what can I say.. we loved the ambiance on the patio and the food was..."
Kema Kojah
"This restaurant is a jewel. The menu is excellent and varied - a Cal-Ital bistro with an ambiance that leaves you feeling more light-hearted after..."
Lisa Ibiza
"Fresh, quality ingredients in each and every bite. Menu is filled with delicious options. Favorite place to eat in San Diego for the past 10+ years..."
Daniela Book
"Delicious food and great service! Very rich wine list. Me and my friend tried Caesar and chopped salad and both were very good! Definitely..."
Anna Geneva
"place was amazing! manager was superb!!! you are amazing Alex! food was delicious! totally..."
Madonna Tamayo Kessel
"Loved the experience, from a delicious healthy breakfast to a romantic anniversary dinner ... it was perfect! Thank you... ‘Love you so much!!’..."
Melly Waters
"My favorite place to go. The food is excellent and the staff and service is top..."
Karen Kallet
"We always have dinner here when we are at La Jolla Shores. Last night was another great dinner - wood roasted salmon, mussels, bib end blue salad and..."
Peggy Carter Wehe
"love this place.... great family location! Barbara the owner is just as..."
Amber Anderson
"I consider this place: a San Diego gem! The owner, Barbara,is just the sweetest! You can tell she works hard to make sure every guest has a perfect..."
Katie Henley
"Good pizza, good service, nice atmosphere.We wanted a light dinner so we ordered the pizza and a couple of Peroni's. The pizza was very..."
Rachita Rawat
"Been at this restaurant a couple times. Love the menu and gluten free options. I always like to go there with friends they have a patio outback..."
M Kirilova
"Authentic Italian spot, definitely a hidden gem of San Diego but a La Jolla Locals Favorite! The Bolognese Pasta is to die for, and the atmosphere is..."
Lyndsey Merryman
"Don't get too excited. Decor this this time of year is neat...and drew us in, but food was nothing special and service was very slow....refills on..."
R.capetz
"Barbarellar. This place is great! Excellent food and service. I loved the food and felt like I was at..."
Hinklek56
"Lunch is great, Dinner not so much. We love the lunch menu here, it's eclectic with a mix of Irish, English and American offerings. Great..."
Kyle Lyles
"A find!. Recommended by our kayaking trip guide, this was an excellent meal. Very attentive waitstaff and a great sidewalk cafe view close to the..."
Lesley J.
"Cozy. Romantic. Go where the locals go. Great food. Be open to trying new things....WORTH IT! Save room for dessert. Watch for sharky waiters---we..."
A Guilino
"Shindy.TV loves this place.. Shindy.TV recommends the restaurant Barbarella in La Jolla on Avenida de la Playa. Great dinner there last night...."
Ron_at_Shindy.TV
"Great food with friendly ownership and service. Try the Pizza Max for dinner or the organic egg sandwich for lunch. Just a block from the..."
Michael Fangman
"Nice casual place close to the beach - good..."
ET
"The lunch menu was limited to starters, sandwishes and salads. The starter with mussles was just perfect (cooked with wine and lemon). The Barbarella..."
Daniel Borg
"What atmosphere!!!. We came here for our anniversary dinner. We heard the place was "romantic". We didn't expect the lavish Halloween decorations at..."
Sonny Portacio
"We went here for a Halloween weekend breakfast, and really enjoyed the experience. The Halloween decorations are a lot of fun, but the vibe was still..."
Ashley LeBourveau
"Cute place. Patio seating. Nice decor. Food and drinks are okay. Service is great. One of us didn't like our drinks and they happily brought us a..."
Shubham Saxena
"We were in town and celebrated a birthday here. The food overall was good and came in a decent portion. The only exception was the risotto that we..."
Brian Chan
"We had dinner reservations nearby and stopped in here for a cocktail prior. We chose this place due to all the positive reviews and it most..."
F'burg Foodie
"Barbarella truly gives you an experience! They go above and beyond! From the atmosphere, to the food to the service, it's all top notch. Thank you..."
Josh
"Barbarella delivers an unparalleled experience, surpassing expectations in every aspect. The atmosphere, culinary offerings, and service all stand..."
Tom B
"This place caught our eye when we saw the lited LOVE sign. It was all decorated for Valentines Day. Huge Teddy Bears were sitting at the tables all..."
Lorie Teel
"The food is very average. We liked the ambiance and service. We had the salmon eggs Benedict and the avocado toast. The avocado toast was not good at..."
Dara Kashani
"Came here for a brunch event with a group of girls and safe to say everyone loved the place! Really good vibe with the outside seating and perfect..."
Haylee Jane Monteiro
"I was visiting from out of town and everyone recommended Barbarella. I really enjoyed its location so close to the beach. We got the Barbarella..."
Tyrone
"Because the outdoor seating and the street closed outside there is no parking in the immediate vicinity. We had a reservation and were seated..."
Carrie Blast
"A nice little restaurant hidden in La Jolla. A couple of my friends and I enjoyed the very comfortable patio. It was spacious and the weather was..."
Ruth P
"This was a wonderful place with wonderful staff! Great engagement happened here which the staff gifted a great bottle of champagne to the newly..."
ryan hoo
"Best restaurant in la Jolla. The pancakes are amazingly good. Somehow light and fluffy, but dense and satisfying, soft in the middle and crispy on..."
Dr. Ryan
"Loved the happy hour choices. Family friendly..."
Claire Healy
Cafe Milano
88/100 (751 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Cheesecakes
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Bolognese
Lasagne
Cannoli
Lobster
Osso Buco
Eggplant
Cannelloni
Salad
Ice Cream
Scallops
Pesto
Calamari
Ossobuco
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Cheesecake
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The restaurant's fresh made pastas are incredible. But my personal favorite is their bread and dipping sauce. The dipping sauce...there are no words..."
Katerina Simunkova
"Excellent restaurant for special occasions. The food and service were phenomenal. Everyone was quick to assist but not overbearing or rushing. Our..."
Erin Neal
"I found this place randomly while searching for a birthday dinner place for my mom. So happy to have chosen this place, everything was wonderful. The..."
Yukiko Espinoza
"We booked again, Saturday evening 7:00pm after a 4 year gap. Great news it hasn’t changed one bit. Traditional and truly 100% authentic. It was..."
Dai Davies
"I discovered Cafe Milano last summer and I’ve been back multiple times! You can really taste Chef Pasquale’s love in the food and feel Sandra’s..."
Muthoni Sein
"Cute little family owned Italian restaurant. Service was outstanding as well as the atmosphere. There's a piano and guitar player that makes dining..."
Astrid McD
"Tiramisu out from this world! Came to fill a the sweet gap in my stomach and was not disappointed Sabrina and Pascual are amazing..."
Adrian Cozumel
"Food was Amazing! Sauce was light and delicious, seafood was tender and the wine was tasty. Will be out go to Italian spot whenever we visit! I did..."
Raylee Hostetler
"Delicious authentic Italian food!! The lobster ravioli in the vodka sauce is a must have, you’ll lick the plate clean! Chocolate Truffle ice cream..."
Ruby Philip
"Cafe Milano was a great little spot to pop in and have lunch. It is home made Italiano cuisine. Each dish had a very authentic flavor. We did request..."
Tiff Wignall
"My phone stopped working because it thought we were in Italy 🇮🇹. Welcomed like family. The server gave us a detailed tour of the menu. We..."
Michael Crudele
Osteria Romantica
87/100 (1857 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
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Antipasti
Shrimp
Ossobuco
Cioppino
Beef
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Eggplant
Lasagne
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Tortellini
Scallops
Tortelloni
Calamari
Osso Buco
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Bruschette
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent food, top-notch service and perfect location. We had an after graduation lunch here and every dish was delicious. Can’t wait to return on..."
Lance Lary
"We enjoyed everything we ordered! Friendly staff, great atmosphere! Will add it to our must visit again..."
Julie Kennedy-Fortin
"Coming from a large Italian family, I'm very critical of Italian food. This place is By far the best I have ever had (my family included) the food,..."
Jill M Cooke
"Love this place. Great atmosphere, great food, and love our waiter! Second birthday lunch I have had the privilege of spending..."
Joani Bean
"My favorite Italian restaurant ! Amazing food,family feel and very reasonable prices. Service is great and the wine choices are top..."
Helene Stephan
"ALWAYS a great experience with food to die for! This is our favorite Italian restaurant and we drive all the way from Chula..."
Joanie Nollan Merritt
"My favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. Somehow came here during all of our visits to SD. Ordered minestrone, baked eggplant, vegetarian ..."
Aruna Susarla
"Great place, food is fantastic, amazing wines and wonderful..."
Tony Cohen
"Marvelous menu, wine selections, and service! There's a reason they get so many locals through the..."
Bruce Campbell
"Osteria Romantica, their staff, his owner, the food, and the chef make the perfect combination to have a nice dinner after a hat week of work, they..."
Martha Sheridan
"The very best Italian restaurant. Always great food and drink and service is awesome! We make sure to go at least once whenever we are in town from..."
Traycie Borelli
"Amazing ALWAYS!! ...we have had many many dinners here and EVERYTHING from the heirloom tomatoes to desserts are excellent! Love the waiters from..."
Karen Kennedy Lasrich
"Great food, great atmosphere, amazing service. Authentic Italian food. A must..."
Bill Stokes
"Best Italian food in San Diego! Very friendly, lots of atmosphere...very quaint and Romantic. You will LOVE this..."
Audre Mckenzie
"Excellent! Excellent! The food, the atmosphere, the waiters etc was amazing! I will be back!..."
Monica Garcia Howard
"According to my family, its not a trip to La Jolla Cove without going to Osteria Romantica. Fabio and staff always treats us great and the food is..."
Tom Kucharski
"First of all the restaurant has the most incredible atmosphere .Real Italian waiters and real Italian food. Service and food were outstanding..."
Barry L Danser
"I love coming here all the time! It feels like I'm in my grandma's house ( only nicer!!!) the music, the atmosphere, the service and ah...the food!..."
Gilda Adler
"We vacation in La Jolla every summer and make it a habit to eat here at least once. We have never been..."
Christiaan van Deur
"I celebrated my husband's birthday here yesterday. We had a great time. The food, the waiters and the ambiance was perfect! Great..."
Rita Ginns
"Best Italian food I have ever had with great customer service.5..."
Mikayla Ariana MCcanna
"Very delicious pastas! Awesome clams!👍We will come back for more deserts..."
Lusine Abovyan
"Loved the food! It was really really good. Service was excellent. Wish we lived closer because we would go there all the..."
Amanda Hall Agajanian
"Quaint, cozy and romantic traditional trattoria with EXCELLENT Italian food. I will always go back here when I visit..."
Jen Bosack
"I always come here when visiting La Jolla because of the fine dining and..."
Luma Seminario
"Very cozy restaurant. I always meet friends here after..."
Ned Davis
"Wonderful customer service, charming ambience and unique, delicious take on Italian Cuisine. For its stellar La Jolla location we thought it would be..."
Michael Ariane Roberts Pardubsky
"Great service�they speak Italian to you. You have to try it..."
Cindi Avila
"WOW everything about this place is perfect, we had an amazing and affordable night. Every staff member is absolutely wonderful and attentive. The..."
Ally Bergeron
"We came here for dinner on a Friday evening. Had a reservation and were seated quickly. Service was good. We had Simone as our server and he was..."
Krishna Narasimhan
"Hello! I came down to san diego for the evening and made a reservation thrue the "open table" app you should definitely check it out! This..."
MARVIN Sanchez
"Overall it was 3.5 stars. Of the 4 dishes we ordered I would rank the food: lamb parpadelle (5 ⭐️), salmon ala vodka (3.5 ⭐️), linguine nere..."
Nina V
"Fantastic Italian food with a great atmosphere and staff. Our waiter was personable and attentive. The pasta was delicious and cooked perfectly. Plus..."
A. Nelson
"Wow, the food tasted very fresh and perfectly seasoned. They also serve complimentary bread with the meal. I would dine here again the next time..."
Ella K
"Delicious food and wine, great service, lovely atmosphere, and good company on a beautiful patio.... What more cutie one..."
Kat Blue
"Had the best meal here out on the sidewalk area. The food was delicious- especially the gnocchi, best I’ve ever had. Server was a delight and the..."
Suzanne Smigliani
"This is such a cute and delicious place to eat!! We had originally planned to go to another restaurant but couldn't pass up how good the food looked..."
Madisyn Larson
"My friend took me to this darling, apparently popular restaurant. Her being a regular there, they allowed us to sit in the back corner. The food was..."
Ruth P
Piatti
84/100 (8035 ratings)
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Orecchiette
Shrimp
Polenta
Beef
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Salad
Cannelloni
Calamari
Ice Cream
Risotto
Prosciutto
Mussels
Gelato
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
Italian
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
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Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"My dinner last night at Piatti was spectacular!!! I have been going to this restaurant for over 10 years and have never had a bad meal. The server..."
Heather R. Short
"We ran into this place on a fluke. The place where we parked our car told us about it (said they would validate our tix to 3.00) so we decided to..."
Myrna Urena Osuna
"This is our favorite Italian restaurant while in San Diego. They have good vegetarian options as well. They have great wines, best home made raviolis..."
Urvi Mehta
"A nice Italian food spot near La Jolla Shores. Lots of seating inside the restaurant, in attached patio, and then on street (covid outdoor seating..."
John Rosas
"Love this place. The food is always good. The waiters are great. Either outside or inside is cozy and elegant. One of those places that has kept..."
Laura Stevens Properties
"Ciabatta Demi-loaf is super good! The texture of the bread is a little bit stiff for me. But after dipping in the sauce, it is surprisingly..."
Kai-Jie Chang
"First time to eat here, celebrated my son and his GF's engagement. Bread with oil & vinegar was very good. I had spaghetti with meatballs, noodles..."
Arthur Hameister
"This place has been around for ever, and quality has not decreased in my opinion. Last night they where very busy but things went smoothly. My only..."
Alexander Collins
"Great service and food came out fast. The fresh pasta was delicious. Get the shrimp saffron dish, quite unique and tasty. The dough for the pizza was..."
Christopher Gillespie
"Passed by and decided to try it last week when we visited San Diego- SO good! Home-feel italian interior with open kitchen- you can see the chef..."
Samantha Morris
"Food was good. Price for wine was high and they did not serve bread. You had to pay for bread I. Italian restaurant. 4 star is for the service...."
Afsoon Alaghehband
"While exploring La Jolla for a day of kayaking, my husband and I decided to try one of the local spots for a bite to eat. With plenty of Italian..."
Аlisa Paludeti
"Had a great time at this restaurant with our family. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great..."
Ninella Keshesh
Bernini's Bistro
84/100 (1373 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Pancakes
Meatballs
Lasagne
Cakes
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Crab
Calamari
Risotto
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Sit down
Italian
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Well prepared Italian food, inexpensive, good serviceThe Bistro is a short block from The Conrad Performing Arts Center. This is an..."
Rachita Rawat
"A Hidden Village GemBerninis is a relatively small restaurant located in the original Village area of La Jolla, but whatever it may lack in..."
Vansha Manral
"We ate here on our first night in La Jolla. Excellent friendly service. Between us we had salad, pizza and their dinner special pasta all were very..."
Sandeep Singh
"Excellent seafood and gluten free options. Service and aluminium were the..."
Connie
"Nice breakfast for the..."
AGA
"The special was great. I ordered the special of the day which was stuffed sole fish. It tasted very fresh and light. I had good service also. I was..."
Kersten
"Good food, interesting owner. While in La Jolla, we visited Bernini's because the owner was a family friend of our hosts. The food was overall very..."
AguaDeSiesta
"What a gem. Seafood was great. Atmosphere was great. Service was..."
Rachel Armstrong
"I went here recently with some family and we were very impressed! We got to sit outdoors and the staff were so friendly. We loved the ambiance and..."
Nate Tagulao
"My first time here and it certainly won't be my last. Great menu! Great food! And a real value! You can't go wrong at this..."
John “Del Mar Man” K
"This was really a great find that we just came across. Very small, cozy place, with great service, and even better food. Do you love garlic? Then..."
Miguel Saavedra
"Bruhhhh. This place is not only Quaint and Cozy... its frigging amazing. The service, especially at the Bar is phenomenal. They are fun and..."
Dusty Jeffers
"Delicious! Great cocktails too. I love the calamari, short ribs, and pizza. Best gluten free crust I’ve had. Beautiful terrace. And the tiramisu is..."
Deniz Kivrak
"The atmosphere is nice and lively. Bartender and owner were very friendly and courteous. Wood fire pizza oven right next to the bar, so cute. Great..."
Mrs H
"The food at Bernini's Bistro is simply outstanding. Each dish is prepared with great attention to detail and bursts with flavor. Whether you're a fan..."
Nikki Mayer
"We only heard about this place on a whim, but it turned out to be one of the best eating experiences I've had in a while. The staff were so friendly..."
Andrea Prudencio
"On Labor Day looking for a place to eat, we found this place. Being open minded, we gave it a try. First impression of the place was clean, pleasant..."
Majid Azimian
"Came here with the family on a Monday night and it was pretty busy. The host seated us in a nice corner booth. All of of food was very good and so..."
rob roberson
Piazza 1909
83/100 (1825 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Northern-Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Meatballs
Bolognese
Eggplant
Lasagne
Bruschette
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Clams
Calamari
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Wine Bar
Northern-Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very romantic and beautiful place at the center of La Jolla. I made a reservation at Open Table for Saturday dinner, and we got a nice seat at front..."
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"Incredible ambiance and service. I took my entire family and my father said food is true to what he remembered after visiting Italy several times. My..."
Evelyne Vutien
"First timer here and the food was ok, but the duck lasagna really surprised me. Overall, I just wanted to point out that Benjamin provided great..."
Kiet Nguyen
"We spontaneously stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon after not being able to get in at another local restaurant and we were very pleasantly..."
kelly morton
"We had our intimate and simple wedding reception at their back patio and it was amazing! Although we have never visited and tried their food before,..."
Michelle Mary Arenas
"So Riley was an amazing waiter/host towards my husband & I. It was well appreciated he was helpful with giving menu options and very patient.. he..."
Ericka Taylor
"Although they have a great outdoor seating area, we opted to sit inside their quiet dining room. We came early to enjoy the happy hour. Nice options..."
E Graze
"I recently visited Piazza 1909 with my family for dinner and we had a wonderful experience. The restaurant is located in La Jolla, CA and has a cozy..."
Rory Duckworth
"Pretty good Italian food, decent cocktails. Their pizza is supposed to be Neapolitan style, but it came across more as undercooked. No charring..."
Clint Compton
"430pm on Sunday, walked right in and sat down. Friendly service and great flavorful..."
Eric D
"Absolutely delicious! We ordered the calamari and margarita pizza to start and they were both so good! The lasagna and tagliatelle alla bolognese was..."
Kayla Francisco
"Great ambience and service- but the food is the real star here. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations or date nights. Four of us had dinner here on a..."
David Reyes
"The food was Amazing! Everyone was friendly. Loved the Nick Diego Benedict! Added avocado and a side of..."
Dolores Akle
"We went for lunch and ordered a pizza and salad. Pizza : dough was perfect thickness (thin), tasted fresh, and was cooked perfectly. The sauce to..."
Esra Mescioglu
"This place was highly recommended by our server at breakfast at another restaurant. It did not disappoint! We had 'Pappardelle Di Mare', hand-made..."
Sue N
"Delicious pasta on the beach! We got two entrees and the appetizer of the mozzarella eggplant rolls, all three things were amazing. The seating is..."
Sophia W
La Dolce Vita Ristorante
80/100 (1867 ratings)
Restaurants
Tuscan
Vegetarian Friendly
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Shrimp
Octopus
Prosciutto
Pesto
Lobster
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Sit down
Central-Italian
Italian
Tuscan
Takeout
Private Dining
Live Music
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"La Dolce Vita has been a family go-to for about 25 years now... I sincerely and genuinely cannot recommend this place enough. My regular selection..."
Daniel Kang
"Cozy spot in La Jolla! We really enjoyed the Penne Alla Vodka, The Italian Job Pizza, Chicken Parmigiana & Eggplant Lasagna! The truffle fries on..."
Alicia Ji
"This place has a good local Italian vibe. The waiters and staff were all attentive, the food was excellent. We got the eggplant involtini and that..."
Mike Mikha
"Excellent food. Generous portions. Great service. Lovely location off the..."
Angie
"This place has a chic Italian feel. Loved their food. Their pesto fettuccine is so so delicious. We would love to try more from their menu. They are..."
Pauravi Gandhi
"Quite tasty food especially carbonara and norma pastas, great outdoor ambiance, noticeably slow service. If we weren’t in rush, it would have been..."
Pirazh Khorramshahi
"My family and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Dolce Vita in La Jolla, and I must say it was a truly exceptional experience. From start to..."
Edit Dibra
"The best service I have experienced in La Jolla Thank you La Dolce Vita. We will defiantly be back for the ribeye..."
Robert Garcia
"We had a family celebration here and we’re so happy with the care the staff showed us. Wonderful dining experience. The lobster ravioli topped with..."
Sharon Perkins
"I love the aesthetic🌹There are many stores around it, which I think is a perfect pastime for afterwards. The staff was very polite and attentive...."
Joselyn Murguia
"Tonight's had a wonderful dining experience at La Dolce Vida Ristorante! 5 Stars throughout. From being greeted at the door till we left, we were..."
dan dinner
"Very friendly staff, super nice. Most staff was European; I did speak with the waitress and she mentioned the owners were Italian. The location looks..."
Aldin Puzic
"A very European vibe to this place. It odd located in the beautiful La Jolla cove area. The service was great and the food was yummy. My son got the..."
Shideh Bahmanyar
"We came first time dolce vita. Atmosphere is wonderful like small italy. The patio is very nice. It's so cool.we ordered buruchetta and risotto with..."
Serkan Otsuz
"My wife and I enjoyed an excellent meal last night. Gorgonzola salad for her, simple spring greens salad for me. Swordfish special for her, Grigliata..."
Michael Lowe
"The best Italian I've ever had. And incredibly good value. A lovely spot down a shopping arcade with outdoor heaters and great staff. The food is..."
Sam
The Spot
76/100 (1990 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tuna
Sandwiches
Calamares
Cheeseburger
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Hamburgers
Tapas
Fish & chips
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Ribs
Meatballs
Jambalaya
Lobster
French Dip
Pasta
Deep dish pizza
Salad
Lamb
Wings
Pesto
Scallops
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Sit down
American
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, awesome customer service! We're not from San Diego but have gone back three times since June!! Totally recommend..."
Sara Hurtado
"Excellent food! The Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo with Bacon was the best! Better than any Italian Resturant I have been..."
Sheilah Egger Wrage
"Our first visit, but certainly will not be our last. Great atmosphere, great food, and a friendly staff. We loved it the first day and came back..."
Alicia Erik Bratton
"Food and service were both excellent. Couldn't ask for a better place to grab a bite in La..."
Will LaFollette
"My mom's favorite place. The garlic-parm fries are to die for! The Spot has become a family..."
Tami Robertson
"Very quaint and laid back atmosphere! Food was great and drinks were even better! Friendly..."
Rachel Stadler
"Came here with 1 other person from San Diego. Food was good, customer service was great- hilarious waitress/server helped us out. � Planning on..."
Thomas Bryans
"Out of sight Maine lobster! It was delicious. Our order did get a little messed up and my husband's steak wasn't the best but they took it off of..."
Priscilla Sims
"Went there to watch the Alabama/Washington Game. Friendly servers, had drinks quickly. Ordered the French Onion Soup, Frings and buffalo wings. ..."
Shannon Hedges Bryant
"Over the weekend we stayed in the ❤️ of La Jolla. We discovered this place and it didn't disappoint. So many options to choose. Daughter ordered..."
LC Abarca
"We LOVED The Spot! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and our server was INCREDIBLE! Our family of four (6 & 15 year old kiddos) had..."
Jennifer Welch
"we just passed by this restaurant and it tasted amazing and made our day great! the onion rings under the lamb shanks were the best we ever had. the..."
Cindy Cindy
"Food was delish, so we're the drinks. Ordered apps n shared them. There is seating outside. Wasn't busy at all. Service was..."
nicole wise
"Great location. Great food. Great service. The outdoor seating is best. Inside is a bit darker and louder. All of the food we had was really good...."
Derek H
"Great food, clean place with an A rating on the window & a great atmosphere. Our server Kim was very attentive without being over the top. Food came..."
Stacy Foster
"My Husband and I visited The Spot on an early Sunday evening while visiting La Jolla, we actually had seen it in passing and when I was researching..."
Victoria Olivares
"My friend and I came on Saturday afternoon to sit in the sun outside and enjoy some cocktails and appetizers. The service was excellent, the..."
Paul Perrone
"This is an old standard in La Jolla. I've been there many times, and I bring visitors to The Spot. They have an incredibly large menu pizza, seafood,..."
Christopher Janke
"Super awesome place and very friendly. We tried for Jose’s first as tourists told us it was great but they were so rude to us as a party of 2 to..."
Amy Herlihy
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