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Nine-ten Restaurant & Bar
93/100 (3324 ratings)
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Eggplant
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Bass
Scallops
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Octopus
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Duck
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Risotto
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Accepts Mastercard
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Fine Dining
"Not sure about the negative service comments, our service was spot on. My wife and I selected the "Mercy of the Chef", and let me tell you, it was..."
David Loud
"I've got a new "best breakfast ever" spot. The French toast with fruit, pistachios and yogurt was amazing. My wife loved her pastrami omelette too...."
Glen Wolff
"By far the best dining experience we've ever had. I highly recommend if you have the time, do the 'Mercy of the chef' with wine..."
Kris Kluzak
"You always eat very well here, but last night was exceptional. The menu for SDRW was on point. The grilled octopus with baby potato chips and the..."
Betina Tasende
"Been to many Iron chef restaurants and I can say this place can be in the Iron chef level. It was surprisingly crazy good. Will go back soon and try..."
Leanne Fisco Josafat
"Awesome place, great atmosphere and friendly staff ! Highly..."
Robert Miranda
"Our service was excellent! We had amazing appetizer and my halibut fish was exquisite. Finished off with fabulous dessert. There guava margarita is..."
Marisol Valdez Gonzalez
"Great server recommendations resulting in a delicious lunch. Treated ourselves to dessert which was..."
Mary Hastler
"The services was great . Very welcoming and aware of thr dishes. The food was eveb better. Definitely a place I muat visit again. Worth every..."
Nadine Platnum Whyte
"They have a great happy hour… Until 630. My husband loves their hamburgers and I always get the short rib sandwich..."
Sharon Joyce
"Attention to detail at best. Had the chef special as a result tastebuds were pleasantly activated. Staff was kind and available to serve us well as..."
Cindy Cartmill
"I absolutely loved it, we will certainly be..."
Angela Redwine
"Fantastic dinner! There is nothing better than having Celiac Disease and being able to feel as if you don't. My husband, son and I dined last evening..."
J. Warren
"Fantastic fine dining experience with friends! Beautiful view when seated outside. Everything was scrumptious - I was full; but still could've eaten..."
William Kucmierowski (Brimstone)
"My brother is a foodie, and I took him here for his birthday. He loved the whole experience, and every bite of the food! He said it was..."
Jen
"I consider this a staple in La Jolla and a wonderful place to have a private room if you have toddlers with you! Delicious food!! Please try their..."
D L
"We had the chiefs six course meal. It was delicious! Paired with wine. What a fantastic..."
Chelsy Nicole Alcazar
"I can’t believe I lived in San Diego, my whole life and just went to this restaurant for my first time. This place is a true hidden gem with..."
Walter Wilson
"The pork belly appetizer was very salty, the blue cheese foam in the beet salad was overpowering, the lamb was decent, the duck was tasty and well..."
Gabriel Kent
"The customer service was so attentive and nice. The food was so good, omg! I would definitely suggest the duck it was so good and..."
Alex Jackson
"I had heard about this restaurant multiple times and was finally able to check it out. You definitely need a reservation even in the middle of the..."
Summer Sandberg
"The food quality is great. They serve brunch lunch and dinner on weekdays and only brunch and dinner on weekends. Staff are friendly. If the weather..."
Nima Sarrafi
"Came here for the tasting menu for our wedding anniversary. Just visiting here in San Diego for a couple of months and we usually like to try out..."
Franco Nidea
"My family and I had a great Thanksgiving meal here. Food was delicious-- every course, from start to finish. (The crème brûlée dessert was one..."
Alison Patton
"I thought I would be adventurous and tried the grilled octopus salad. It was very tasty and not crazy exotic. And the homemade sourdough bread was..."
Sue Hardman
"I came to San Diego last month to visit a friend and tour one of the alleged greatest foodie cities in the country. I did a lot of cross-referencing..."
Christopher Atkinson
"Very great brunch choice by my cuz who hosted our visit in La Jolla. We ordered sourdough bread with sea salt butter, lettuce wrapped burger, ranchos..."
Babetravelling
"I will have to give this fine establishment five stars as in my opinion thus far it has been my best experience in San Diego restaurants... San Diego..."
Gideon G
"We enjoyed the cocktails and the appetizers. The pork belly and cacio e pepe (mushroom style) were delicious. The lamb shank special of the day was..."
Nina V
"The chef's tasting menu (Mercy of the Chef) is a lot of fun here. Everything on the menu is dependably delicious so getting six courses chosen for..."
Erik Elfving
A.r. Valentien At The Lodge At Torrey Pines
92/100 (931 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
Brunch
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Swordfish
Beef
Halibut
Lobster
Confit
Pancakes
Cakes
Eggplant
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Burger
Sit down
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Every time we come here it’s so peaceful and cozy, the level of service is what makes this place special. Down to earth, chillaxin great hideaway...."
Sarah M Kim
"Stora och luftiga rum! 2 minuters promenad till golfbanan! Bra service, mysig atmosfär.,,, Mycket billigare än Pebble Beach samtidigt mycket..."
Shahla Hassanzadeh
"This place was absolutely spectacular. The property is gorgeous, the accommodations were great, the spa was top notch and so were the restaurants...."
Cynthia Millar Forsythe
"What a beautiful Lodge with the beautiful interior woodwork. The food at the restaurant was excellent and the service was top notch, grade A..."
Ron Lashomb
"Our waiter, Bradford, said the duck was a specialty. There are no words for the perfection of taste that came from every bite. Thank you Bradford..."
Connie Ruben
"I loved the staff at Valentein. They were so attentive. The food presentation was as good as the food, itself. And the setting... a delight. I would..."
Stephen Blackwell
"Absolutely perfect. Attention to detail amazing and all staff friendly, attentive and helpful. Would definitely recommend and would return. Would..."
Mo-Paula Wald-Man
"Absolutely a top shelf experience! Great service, great food, and breath taking ocean views that I'll cherish forever! God willing - I'm coming..."
Gary Ethridge
"Excellent service. The staff is impeccable. A beautiful resort with stunning views and excellent restaurants. Me and my wife celebrated our 5 yr...."
Christopher Jones
"The staff, alone, was ahhhhmazing!!! Everyone loves their job, and it showed!!! The views are magnificent, the rooms are stunning and cozy, the food..."
Stephanie Davidyak Lohrfink
"The building is worth the visit all by itself; the woodwork, brickwork, stained glass...oh my! Add a 5-star lunch at A.R. Valentien and a perfect day..."
Kelly Michelsen
"Incredible staff, great room, fantastic food.....and picturesque..."
Bob Cole
"food was superb service was excellent and team members are courteous and professionals. our waiter Steven G was expert in his craft and the people at..."
Fe Pacional-Ehle
"Perfection in every aspect. TP is a very special place that still has very special people making it just..."
John A. Turco
"This place is so peaceful and beautiful! We loved our stay there and the staff goes out of their way to make you feel right at home. If you have an..."
Donna Quagline
"Torrey Pines is AMAZING! Everything from the craftsman design, the delicious and beautifully presented food, and the staff. I would give 10 stars if..."
Yun Embly
"The menu was creative, the food was delicious, and the service was professional. What else can I ask for more. If you lucky enough sitting in the..."
weiping chu
"AR Valentien is a culinary gem that never ceases to amaze. From the moment you step into this elegant establishment, you're welcomed with warm..."
Bruna Marchetti
"Amazing dinner with a beautiful sunset. All our dishes were delicious made with local produce and executed by the chef with perfection. The service..."
Alejandro Vera G.
"Cancelled my reservation 40 min prior with no explanation. Luckily they took me in after I showed up. A bit overpriced given the taste. Decor is old..."
Lyon Hu
"Charming restaurant, the very high quality of the ingredients is felt every bite. The atmosphere is just magic and..."
Sara Franco (-)
"Classic old place within the Torrey Lodge...dark wood, old bar, white tablecloths, servers in vests - the whole experience. If you're in the area for..."
Drew Steblay
"A beautiful place to have a memorable dinner. Best service I've had at any restaurant - with Mick as our server. Mick was personable, knowledgeable..."
Fabian DeRozario
"We’ve been here a couple of times over the last 4- 5 years. It’s usually been great and this time it seemed as though the food was better than I..."
Sarah Sotirin
"Summary of the experience: Great food complemented with an AMAZING staff. The menu is quite unique, meaning that is has first course and second..."
Afshar Hassani
"Experience fine dining at its best. Superb service, food & location. Loved celebrating our anniversary..."
Lucy Ambrosio
Trilogy Sanctuary
90/100 (5355 ratings)
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Eggplant
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Non-smoking restaurants
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Delivery
Outdoor Seating
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Street Parking
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Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Thank you Ari, the incredible food runner who took care of me last night when I sprained my ankle. It was a busy Friday night and he was busy running..."
Shay Muller
"We took Alec Hurley's Vinyasa class this past Sunday morning and loved it! I very much enjoyed his sequencing and clear cues. His music selection..."
Tania Moussa
"The staff is warm and friendly! The Shake I had was amazing! I do think the indoor space is too cramped so If I were the owner I would expanded 6..."
Susan Berusch
"Took my sister in law here yesterday and OMG we were both blown away! The food was absolutely delicious!! We barely chatted with each other because..."
Kara Pfautz
"Love love love everything about Trilogy. Classes are amazing taught by gifted teachers. The roof top space and Vegan restaurant are a delight. Warm..."
Zahara Davis
"Amazing, fresh, delicious food! The mango guava 'bucha was to die for. Lots of raw/nearly raw options. I can't wait to go..."
Stephanie Diane
"Fantastic spot for yoga as well as food and ambiance! This is a great location that I recommend to everyone looking for yoga, and a great place to..."
Maureen Martin
"Delicious vegan goodness and ambiance to boot! Two thumbs and one paw up because my dog also loves the water-bowl..."
Tiffany Brooke Gaines
"The vegan Nachos are crazy good. Also the trilogy crepe was delicious too. I loved everything about this place. Great service and it just feels good..."
Melissa Clare
"The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is magical... top it all off with kind and helpful..."
Dana Tankell
"It's a great place with good people. The food at cafe was amazing and the store was great. Had an amazing view of La..."
Alan Whaley
"Best place ever 😉 My new home away from home....the food, the space, the people. I'm in love 💕💗💕 definitely coming back to San Diego for..."
Imani Mamalution
"Went with the kids and the dog and had a great lunch. The patio is perfect for dogs and the kids had room to roam around. The nachos were our..."
Craig Anderson
"We loved this place so much that we ended up eating here three times on our weekend trip to San Diego! We were so happy to find such delicious,..."
Karina Sansom
"This place is heaven to all vegetarian and vegan folks. They got an incredibly wide variety of all kind of food. The staff is super friendly and..."
Nils
"This hidden gem has amazing food and beverages. Our waitress, Ashley was really nice and helped us with some great recommendations from the menu. We..."
Franki Pagan
"The space and food were AMAZING!!! I only wish it wasn't raining so we could have sat outside. Can't wait to come back and try lunch... Mmmmmmm! A..."
Darla Bratton
"This is such a cute rooftop cafe. There’s an outdoor yoga deck and a few tables to sit and enjoy your food. They have an extensive menu with..."
Mariana G
"Fantastic spot with roof terrace restaurant and nice community (events). Food is organic, plant-based and gluten-free!! :) That being said, while the..."
Salva Rühling Cachay
"Beautiful rooftop cafe with accompanying spiritual store. Between the Ram Dass books, the food and the wonderful kombucha on tap, I could spend all..."
Kelton Jones
"I’ve tried everything from the food, to yoga classes and events and keep going back. The food is amazing, everything is made in house and there is..."
Greta Zeqo
"We were visiting LA and we did the drive to San Diego then to La Jolla just to try out Trilogy, which we have been following on IG and always wanted..."
Alek
Cafe Milano
88/100 (751 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Lasagne
Cannoli
Lobster
Osso Buco
Eggplant
Cannelloni
Salad
Ice Cream
Scallops
Pesto
Calamari
Ossobuco
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Cheesecake
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Meatballs
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Bolognese
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
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"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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Tiramisu
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Eggplant
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Carbonara
Salad
Tortellini
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Calamari
Osso Buco
Risotto
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Antipasti
Ossobuco
Shrimp
Sit down
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Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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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
Piazza 1909
83/100 (1825 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Pizza
Italian
Northern-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Meatballs
Bolognese
Eggplant
Lasagne
Bruschette
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Clams
Calamari
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Northern-Italian
Wine Bar
Pizza
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Drinks
Brunch
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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..."
LULU LIVE Art
"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
Italian
Tuscan
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Prosciutto
Pesto
Lobster
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Meatballs
Shrimp
Octopus
Sit down
Central-Italian
Tuscan
Italian
Live Music
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
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
Manhattan Of La Jolla
80/100 (2603 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Alfredo
Beef
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Cannelloni
Lobster
Saltimbocca
Eggplant
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Clams
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Halibut
Cioppino
Shrimp
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Live Music
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Without a doubt the best Caesar salad there is the best service the best New York steak the best fillet and the best veal chop all cooked to..."
Michael Osborne
"Had a wonderful evening!!! The Manhattan (the drink) best ever! The Canolini (entree) best ever! The entertainment (Roman) best ever! We WILL be..."
Marcy McKay Krueger
"Great place.... history, charisma, great service, great food, great drinks, amazing music and atmosphere with the artwork of my favorite artist..."
Robyn Tornabeni
"One of the hidden gems in San Diego. The food is amazing and the vive is Old San Diego. Love it! One of the top 5 choices for..."
Jesse Guerrero
"Unfortunately we did not get to dine there this time. Tad playing the piano was the best night out we have had for quite some time.Can't wait to come..."
Karen Witt
"We love this place and have been going for 10 years now. It's as close to a New York Italian restaurant in your parent's era as you can get in San..."
Bill Reiss
"This place is THE BEST! We've been enjoying the fabulous food and wonderful staff weekly for over a decade. If you like old school Italian food and..."
Julie Potiker
"The service and food was most excellent cuisine. Very limited on choices but they perfected on what they serve to make orgasmic feeling in the..."
Mark Jeremy Worth
"Special Day, Special dinner-- excellent food and service, love the piano music with dinner..."
Rose Neuroth
"Old school vibes, great staff, yummy food, intimateThis is a tucked-away gem inside the Empress Hotel. Old school Italian steakhouse food,..."
Vansha Manral
"This is a wonderful restaurant. It has the feel of the old-style dinner club with brick walls and waiters in suits. The food was great. We started..."
Casual Kid
"We were able to get reservations as late as 9:15. The Manhattan had the charm of an old resturant - brick on the wall, leather booths, carpeting on..."
Sandeep Singh
"Share the Cannelloni. Nice to go to a restaurant that get's it. I'm a sucker for professional waiters who know what's what and are not trying to pad..."
Kosherish Dave
"Amazing Manhattan!. If you're looking for an authentic New York Italian experience, then you won't want to miss Manhattan. The food is consistently..."
Saretta
"Manhattan's in La Jolla is a fantastic spot to enjoy cocktails and engage in meaningful conversations with a special person, all accompanied by great..."
Tom M
"Came to celebrate a friend's graduation. Waited for a while to order, but other than that. Everything was 👌. Even though I wasn't paying, the food..."
Muhammed Al!
"Big props for Britney & Manny. Veal Chop is Zagat rated for a good reason: the quality is extremely high. While staying at The Empress hotel in which..."
Christopher Green
"We went for dinner while here in town for a wedding. The food was absolutely amazing and the staff made us feel so welcome and well taken care of. It..."
Stephanie Sherouse
"Live music was amazing! Great..."
Troy Kurz
"Awesome experience! We stayed at the Empress hotel and heard great reviews about this restaurant so made a reservation for my friend's birthday. Love..."
Chris Brunasso
"Manhattan's in La Jolla is a fabulous place to have a cocktail, chat with that special person. Great live music. Food is amazing. Staff gave great..."
Rebecca Holliday
"This is hidden inside a hotel in La Jolla San Diego. It’s upscale Italian. There was live music with a lounge singer. I had the veal Marsala,..."
Steve H
"By far the most consistent and elegant dining experience in San Diego. Whether for business, a date, holiday or my Birthday… I’m suggesting..."
Adam Fitch
"From the moment you walk in your transported into a upscale jazz infused aura. The decor is tasteful and entrancing. The live music was a wholesome..."
rueben turk
"Manhattan of La Jolla Is an Italian fine dining gem restaurant hidden away in Empress Hotel in La Jolla. We have been to La Jolla multiple times but..."
Armond Vartanian
"Desert is huge, rather smaller and better presentation Stuffs are so friendly and sweet, good..."
Haiyi Ning
"I'm obsessed with this restaurant. Maybe it is because I'm an east coaster and miss NYC but this may be my favorite restaurant in San Diego. On..."
Mariah Streck
"Old school Italian restaurant located in the Empress hotel. We were there on Wednesday night and they had folks singing Frank Sinatra in the bar..."
Barry G
"Headstones aren't cheap, even then I'd splurge the extra bucks if that was the only way I could inform the world that this place is worth the..."
shawn smith
"This is amazing place. I visit it every time I come to La Jolla. Every time I try something new from their menu and each time it is amazing. So far,..."
Nikolay Gartmanov
"The veal chop and eggplant Parmesan were delicious. Brought our own wine. Corking fee was $35 for two bottles. The atmosphere is uplifting everyone..."
michael killeen
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