Piatti

Piatti is nestled in the unique La Jolla Shores neighborhood with an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant features an exhibition kitchen, full service bar and two tree-covered patios – perfect for a private event or al fresco dining.

9 / 10
210
ratings
  • Phone

    (858) 454-1589

  • Website

    piatti.com/lajolla

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

2182 Avenida de La Playa La Jolla , CA 92037 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Dining Options Bar Service, Delivery
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 53


Keywords:

Italian food good for dates outdoor seating great value desserts heat lamps cheesecake healthy food bar dinner brunch food dips bread good for special occasions friendly staff crowded cheese lunch fruit trees
Serina H.

Romantic ambiance is great for dates! Saffron Pappardelle has AMAZING sauce. Portion is a bit smaller than most other restaurants , which is perfect if you usually can't finish your pasta .

Joey Hernandez

great food in an easy to get to location. hot bread with dipping oil is the best start. for dessert , salted caramel gelato is really gritty so you may or may not like that. affogato is bomb

Priii

The food and the ambience here is AMAaAhzing!!! Brilliantly quick service too! The ricotta basil ravioli was a foodie's delight...

Meaghan Kenny

Absolutely amazing Italian food ! The mixture you dip your bread in is addicting, but my lasagna was ridiculously good!

Aida Shams

Delicious food and great service! I got a free tiramisu for my birthday! Everyone was so friendly and nice! Shoutout to Stephanie for her great service.

Sandro Alberti

So home-like on a week night, no crowds. Seagulls cawking as they fly lazily overhead and a teenage girl driving by on a skateboard pulled by her dog. Intensely fresh risotto under the patio tree .

L.D Ferguson

What's not very good local spot that has outdoor dining that is relaxing and fun

Liz Van Savage

Food wonderful and very accommodating for personal preferences! Intimate and romantic????

Misty Kint

My favorite Italian date spot ! Delicious food, great service, relaxing patio . Make a reservation !

Doug Caldwell

Came here on recommendation of New York Times article ' 36 Hours in San Diego. Great 1st impression from hostess , bartender , waiters , & cooks. Outside patio dining , see photos.

Tyler

Love this place & it's approachable Italian chow! Been a family favorite for decades.

Jonavin

I always come for the carpacio and bread , and pick any random entry. Never had a bad meal. Always excellent.

Joel Blazquez

Great pasta dishes. Don't skip the appetizers . Service is very good too

Emina D Sehovic

Food and service was excellent. So glad we went to this place.

Foodie Diva B

Outdoor seating and best dipping sauce for your bread .

Russell Hirschorn

The pasta with red sauce and sausage was not very flavorful and the risotto was not prepared well . Ravioli in mushroom sauce was good and so was the pizza .

Hana S.

Nice food, friendly staff , and nice setting outside under a 60 years old berry tree .

HalaH A

Butternut squash and sage ravioli was yum!

Abeer Saeed

Calamari is delicious here and love the heated lamps if you're sitting outside. Super cozy and very friendly service

Ece

Extensive pasta options, I like the one with shrimp !

Dana Allen

Neighborhood gem , great food & service. Cozy , vibrant atmosphere. Will keep coming back!

Jessica Flack

Butternut squash ravioli ! The starter bread and dip is also delicious.

Erik Pitti

Great Italian food just a short walk from La Jolla Shores. Try the Ossobuco!

Leon Liang

Must make reservation on weekend nights or there will be a 45-minute wait!

Jenna D

Get the linguine with fish and the lemon mascarpone cheesecake . Mmmmm

Lynn Pina

The cornmeal crusted pizza with tomatoes , pesto , mozzarella and goat cheese is delicious!

Abbie-Jane Baron

Warm and cozy & rolling in comfort food ...as storm clouds roll in.

Doug Caldwell

Busy on Tue night June2011. Street parking available, look for 90 min spots. Sit @ bar on busy night, full-service menu.

PetZoneTropicalFish

One of the best Italian spots in SD

Noreen HW

Pastas were all fantastic

Bijan

Great food, great atmosphere, great service...

Abbie-Jane Baron

The patio is airy and lovely.

Leon Liang

Make reservation a few days in advance!!

Scott Zimmerman

Dogs welcome on the patio . Check in at front, and then walk the dog to the patio gate and they will seat you and your pet outside.

Joel Blazquez

Saffron parpadelle

James Michael

Great food and service, would highly recommend!

Doug Caldwell

Try the apple bread pudding with vanilla ice cream , employee favorite. See photo.

Debbie Losser

Love this place. Never had a bad dish!

Muddy

Authentic Italian cuisine by the beach

Reem AlBarrak

Tiramisu ❤️

Sid Nny

Delicious and does takeout

Jorge A

There's no better restaurant in San Diego than this one

Rickey Martinez

Try the carpaccio .

Paige DellArmi

My CEO loves this place and the house Red Wine is A+

Noreen HW

Parking is tough!

Roger Ma

Lasagna is the biz!

Nancy Wade

Great place to have a birthday celebration

gessika.????

patio seating = gorg!! request it!

Jeffrey Wallace

This place has the most amazing dip for their fresh bread ! Read more

Leslie Johnson

The bread and dip are soooo dank.

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