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4.7
Exceptional(2054)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 26 times today
Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)
A photo of Scuderie Italia restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(349)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pacific Beach
Booked 9 times today
Scuderie (scoo-de-ree-ye) is often referred to, in Italy, as a racing team garage. In the spirit of teamwork we welcome you to Scuderie Italia, our luxurious home providing you with impeccable service and simple, comforting Italian food and pizza. Our true Napoletana pizza is proudly made by our vibrant pizzaiolo, Gimmy Piperku, who also heads the kitchen serving handmade pasta and other popular Italian dishes. Enjoy your meal on either one of our our covered patios or dine inside surrounded by beautiful photos of Italian engines and bright racing yellows. Nothing brings people together like good food and we have that for you and your crew!Buon appetito~ Leonardo and Christine Landini
A photo of Duke's La Jolla restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(6513)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • La Jolla
Booked 89 times today
We are open for indoor and outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery! Visit dukeslajolla.com to view our menus or place an online takeout order.You don’t need to cross the Pacific to get a taste of Hawaii. Duke’s La Jolla is San Diego’s island-inspired home, honoring the Ambassador of Aloha, Duke Kahanamoku, with coastal cuisine of Hawaii, craft cocktails and a genuine spirit of aloha. It’s the same authentic hospitality and panoramic ocean view that you’ll find at all of the California and Hawaii Duke’s restaurants, paying tribute to the Duke and welcoming you to celebrate life like the legend himself.
A photo of Marisi restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1033)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 82 times today
Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it.
A photo of Puesto La Jolla restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2107)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • La Jolla
Booked 49 times today
Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos. Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, Baja craft beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere. We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, LA Times and the Michelin Guide.
A photo of La Dolce Vita Ristorante restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1103)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 32 times today
La Dolce Vita is located in a European courtyard setting at International Shops off Prospect St. Loyal to its name La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), is a place to sit back and relax in our cozy and romantic indoor dining room or our charming outdoor patio to enjoy a hearty meal along with a bottle of wine while listening to Italian tunes. We serve genuine Italian cuisine in a fine dining setting at affordable prices.
A photo of El Sueño restaurant
3.9
Excellent(165)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 22 times today
Coming Soon to Open Table!Vibrant Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails.
A photo of Solare Ristorante Lounge restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2427)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Point Loma
Booked 24 times today
Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.
A photo of Piatti - La Jolla restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5034)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • La Jolla
Booked 40 times today
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.
A photo of El Agave restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2461)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Old Town
Booked 25 times today
Experience the true flavor of Mexico at San Diego’s premier Mexican cuisine destination.Established in 1996, El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria offers its patrons a unique dining setting withinthe largest tequila museum in the United States – with over 3,000 tequilas on display – alsorepeatedly voted the #1 tequila bar in the country. Nestled in historic Old Town, San Diego, it is theperfect place to enjoy a business lunch, romantic date, rehearsal dinner or to simply relax andunwind sipping find tequila with friends.

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  • Kami
    San Diego •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Service was incredible for a birthday celebration for 6 of us. Duck Crostini and Lamb Ribs were outstanding.
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    CataniaPrice: Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
    4.7
  • Dionisio
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing food, service and ambiance. Authentic pasta, one of the best steaks I have ever had, and great wine. Also, our server was incredible.
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    MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
    4.6
  • Christy
    Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience all the way around. Food is amazing and the service is fantastic!
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    Duke's La JollaPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• La Jolla
    4.6
  • Cherylvip
    Los Angeles •172 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Service is always good here, but this visit it was outstanding. Thanks to server Nick for being so quick and attentive. The tacos are amazing -- really intense flavors. The chips and house salsa are great, but for an extra $2 you get generous helpings of four more salsas and it's a damn good deal. Excellent cocktails. Reservations very much recommended.
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    Puesto La JollaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Jolla
    4.6
  • Emma
    San Diego •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 12 Nov 2024
    Had a fun lowkey evening with a friend. We could have happily ordered a dinner of all appetizers if the pizza didn't sound so good. We got the appetizer trio and the burrata for starters and the truffle bianche pizza (no pic) and ended with some classic tiramisu. I enjoyed wine with our dinner and my friend got a wonderful specialty fall spritz. The most disappointing bite was the stuffed squash blossoms, I was just expecting more than it was. It was bland with way too much coating. I think the burrata with Prosciutto was the best bite. It wasn't overly salty and just tasted fresh and creamy. I would definitely go back, there's so many other items on the menu I would try.
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    Scuderie ItaliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pacific Beach
    4.8
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