Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Kearny Mesa

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(814)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 18 times today

Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.

2. Marisi

4.6

Exceptional(1089)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 120 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.

3. Paradisaea

4.7

Exceptional(584)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 24 times today

A celebration of food, cocktails, art, and warm hospitality. Housed in the historic Piano Building, in the heart of the vibrant community of Bird Rock, Paradisaea is a destination restaurant and bar, that San Diegans frequent for crave-able, accessible fare, executed at the highest level.

4. Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(5071)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 59 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.

5. The Whaling Bar

4.6

Exceptional(84)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • La Jolla

Booked 19 times today

Rediscover The Whaling Bar in La Jolla, blending historic charm and modern luxury. Once beloved in the La Valencia hotel, it's back after ten years, mixing its rich legacy with today's elegance. Known for its cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, it's been updated for contemporary tastes without losing its heritage essence. Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski, with a background in America's top kitchens and Iron Chef America, leads the culinary journey, offering a menu that combines classic and innovative approaches. The Whaling Bar invites both old fans and new to enjoy luxury and become part of La Jolla's ongoing story.

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6. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(630)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Park

Booked 28 times today

Acclaimed Sicilian Chef Accursio Lota serves up authentic cuisine in a cozy 60's-style Italian trattoria. Voted San Diego's Best Chef five years in a row, and Barilla’s World Pasta Champion, at Cori Trattoria Chef Lota serves up beautifully bold dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas and Beef Bone Marrow, and an unbelievably rich Vegan Parmigiana di Melanzane. The menu melds the flavors of Sicily and Italy with the best of fresh, locally-sourced Southern California ingredients, and is matched by a curated wine list and cocktail program that include indigenous, bio-dynamic varietals from all Italy. The current Spring menu features dishes like Agnolotti with Spring Peas, fava bean, and beef bone marrow, and Cacio e Pepe with sustainably-sourced Petrovich caviar.Enjoy full-service table seating, grab a place at the marble-topped bar, from which you can watch all the action of your meal being prepared in the open kitchen or just order your meal to enjoy at home with your family.

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7. Ambrogio15 Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(213)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carmel Valley

Booked 7 times today

Ambrogio15 Del Mar is a more upscale, but still casual version than our Pacific Beach Restaurant. We will have gourmet Pizzas developed by our partnership with Michelin-starred Milanese chef Silvio Salmoiraghi, his partner Choi Cheolhyeok, and gastronome Paolo Tucci. Additionally, we will also offer a five-course gourmet tasting menu for 15-20 diners at a time featuring Italian dishes and global meat and seafood entrees, with a vast menu of natural Italian wines and French Champagnes.

8. New York West

3.7

Very Good(17)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 1 time today

A classy but relaxed sports bar and pizza restaurant awaits when you visit New York West. We feature a diverse menu, fine wines, and a large selection of beers at our sports bar in San Diego, CA, where you can feel at home while visiting with friends and watching the game on one of our many TVs screens, all while enjoying some fine foods made fresh each day in our kitchen.

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MicheleVIP
Las Vegas •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great unique bar. The espresso martinis are fantastic!
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The Whaling BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.6
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Vidi
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing restaurant that we keep coming back to! Book it you will not be disappointed!
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ParadisaeaPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• La Jolla
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4.7
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pennyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Marisi is a lovely restaurant.. The service is excellent the atmosphere is inviting and charming. The food is excellent and innovative. Very fresh ingredients, wonderful fresh pasta. Everything about the restaurant is first class.
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MarisiPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• La Jolla
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4.6
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Dave
Wisconsin •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We picked Piatti at random based on where we were staying. Service was great. Smart, friendly server was helpful and attentive without hovering. Food was excellent. The PEI mussels were a great start. Took desert to go. Not crazy expensive but felt like it was.
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Piatti - La JollaPrice: Moderate• Italian• La Jolla
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4.7
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Julia
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
my parents are in town visiting, and we brought them here. Not only was everyone lovely, the food was delicious. Everything on the menu seems like it was a conscious choice, and each piece of the meal tasted delicious. We usually don’t order dessert when we go out, but we did this time and didn’t regret it.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.7

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Wormwood

2. Marisi

3. Paradisaea

4. Piatti - La Jolla

5. The Whaling Bar

6. Cori Pastificio Trattoria

7. Ambrogio15 Del Mar

8. New York West

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