Bernini's Bistro & Bar

4.7

592 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Bernini’s Bistro & Bar has been the local's favorite in La Jolla for the past 24 years. We offer a wide variety of entrees at very affordable prices that will please all guests. Try one of our homemade organic pasta, wood-fired pizza, or seafood dishes. We offer Happy Hour 5 days a week Sunday-Thursday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For reservations of parties larger than 12 please contact Reyhan at (858) 337-5227.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-5013
Website
http://www.berninisbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sergio Diaz Perez
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 24 guests.

Location
7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839
Area
La Jolla
Cross Street
Pearl
Parking details
We have some parking available in the back of the restaurant and plenty of street parking.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Bernini's Bistro & Bar is a charming neighborhood gem in La Jolla, praised for its "delicious food and friendly service." Guests love the cozy ambiance, both indoors and on the patio. Menu favorites include the cioppino, chicken piccata, and wood-fired pizzas. "excellent value," making it a must-visit spot.

592 Reviews

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Leigh
VIP
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service stellar and Chicken Parmesan delicious. We stayed from 6-9, comfortably chatting away
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Maria
San Diego
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A go-to place for many who live in La Jolla, Bernini's is always good, sometimes great. Pasta generally isn't overcooked (a frequent problem is American "Italian" restaurants, and the service is generally good, Nice people. Can be noisy but it makes it festive.
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Kira
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love Bernini's and have been there many times over the past two decades. The food is always good, and the service is reliable. This time, we were seated in the back by the restrooms, and it was so noisy we could barely hear each other. This is a small room with another table of ten or more next to us. Given the small space, the noise was too much. The food was excellent though, and we would still come back, but we wouldn't want to sit back there again.
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Cindy
VIP
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As usual the service was excellent. The wait staff is wonderful.
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Laura
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a reservation and was seated right away when we checked in. Was seated in a nice booth. Enjoyed the holiday decor. Our waiter came shortly after and we all ordered drinks. He gave us as much time as we needed to decide on what to order. Drinks and food came efficiently and when a few us mentioned that we were sharing an entree, the waiter said the kitchen could split it for us. Had a great experience and will return in the near future.
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C
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. The garlic bread was amazing - homemade dough, soft and chewy at the same time, and expertly flavored. The care this restaurant takes in all the details is clear - from the seasonal decorations to the consistently delicious food and impeccable service! We were celebrating a birthday, and they brought a great dessert treat that was absolutely delicious! Thank you Bernini’s for consistently delivering this exceptional level of dining experience! We dine out pretty frequently and this restaurant is really a gem.
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Jean Marie
San Francisco
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pizza very good. The pasta dish not so good at all. Shrimp with linguine.
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Carolynn
San Diego
135 reviews
5.0
135 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bears repeating...a real neighborhood gem. The portions are amazing...the flavors divine. Keep it up Bernini's!!
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Toni
VIP
San Diego
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience and consistently good food.
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shailey
VIP
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, amazing service, great for large groups.
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FAQs

Bernini's Bistro & Bar offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bernini's Bistro & Bar also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-5013.

Bernini's Bistro & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 592 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Pearl
Area
La Jolla
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have some parking available in the back of the restaurant and plenty of street parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sergio Diaz Perez
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.berninisbistro.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-5013
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 24 guests.

Bernini's Bistro & Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Chicken Parmigiana

Caesar Salad

Pepperoni Pizza

Menu

Dinner Starters

Brussels SproutsUS$14.90

Bowl of SoupUS$8.00

Dinner From the Garden

Sweet Walnut Salad

Caesar Salad

Dinner Woodfired Pizza

Traditional Cheese PizzaUS$15.00

Pepperoni PizzaUS$17.00

Dinner Pasta

Spaghetti BologneseUS$19.90

Spaghetti and MeatballsUS$19.90

Dinner Farm and Sea

24 Hour Braised Beef Short RibsUS$30.00

Chicken ParmigianaUS$21.90

What 592 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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