Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. La Jolla
Manhattan of La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Manhattan of La Jolla

4.8
4.8
1733 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
A photo of Manhattan of La Jolla restaurant

Manhattan of La Jolla

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
La Jolla

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Charming
Manhattan of La Jolla transports you to the best of New York via the cozy, upscale village of La Jolla. Located in the Empress Hotel on Fay Avenue, it is an elegant, casual and classy place where you would expect to see Old Blue Eyes or Danny Ocean romancing a beautiful woman while she sips her Cosmo over dinner. With quality Italian charm, Manhattan offers classic cocktails that get you into that New York swing--and the entrees are as good as it gets. Liberal olive oil, garlic, lemon and pepper complement the Zagat Award winning veal chop, steaks and seafood. Signature scampi, classic cannelloni, pasta al dente, and other succulent dishes, plus professional service and decor make this a terrific spot for a romantic dinner or mixing business and pleasure. Manhattan in La Jolla gets you the best of both worlds. Manhattan is an award winning La Jolla favorite, celebrating its 36th year.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 459-0700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details. The Garden Room at Manhattan seats up to 60 people. Manhattan of La Jolla can seat up to 120 and can be bought out for the evening.
  • Neighbourhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    Silverado Street
  • Parking details
    We offer curb side valet parking or you may self park on street. Valet is offered by The Empress Hotel.
  • Entertainment
    We offer live music 6 DAYS A WEEK! Our Schedule is Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday evenings Edward Gabrielyan is playing from 6:00 to 8:15. Wednesday evenings Mikan Zlatkovich’s Jazz Trio will perform 6:00-9:00pm. Thursday evening 6:00-9:00 world-class entertainer Tad Sisler will be performing. Friday and Saturday Tad Sisler will continue with outstanding vocals plus excellent musicianship on piano and keyboards from 7:00-10:00pm. Sunday Mike Wofford will be jazzing up the evening on the piano from 6:00-8:15. Additionally, the first Sunday of every month Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann will have a Jazz Quartet 6:00 to 8:15.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Manhattan of La Jolla is a "hidden gem" celebrated for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Diners adore the "old school charm" and live piano music, perfect for special occasions. The "tableside Caesar salad" and "best NY steak in town" are standout dishes. Ideal for a memorable dining experience!

1,733 Reviews
  1. Adrienne

    VIP

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute and entertaining restaurant- definitely feels family run which is awesome. Food is good and hearty. Singer is enjoyable. Service was great!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Randy

    VIP

    Orlando

    96 reviews

    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great many gluten free options a great Italian restaurant

    Is this helpful?

  3. Michele

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of the classic restaurants that still provide excellent service and great food. Enjoy the atmosphere and not being rushed. Highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  4. SHELLEY

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not able to talk with our guests was an issue, but the restaurant was absolutely packed. Felt sorry for servers as they were running.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Delvina

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing service. Great food. Everyone was so sweet.

    Is this helpful?

  6. David

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite places to eat. Beautiful place, lovely music, great food, attentive staff. A wonderful experience.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Deborah A

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Jazz on Sunday evenings can’t be beat! And the food is beautifully prepared and delicious. Worth the price to have such great music. I love the fresh branzino and roasted carrots. Ecstasy is the best dessert❤️

    Is this helpful?

  8. Andrea

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. What a legend of a place. Great old school ambiance. Our waitress was very attentive at the beginning and then got a big table and service was delayed and long.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Al

    VIP

    San Diego

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Manhattan is one of my two favorite restaurants. Their service, meals are just fantastic. This occasion, we had Manny as our server; very good sport (my daughter was messing with him) and attentive to our needs. Tad, pianist, very nice, coming to our table to welcome us again. Plays great music, non-stop for three hours. Aslyn and Tomo, along with management and Chef Tony also came over to say hello.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Connie

    VIP

    Oklahoma City

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is excellent in all respects! When looking at the menu online, the Rollitini appetizer made our decision to book a reservation. Rollitini is one of our very. favorite Italian appetizers, and it's hard to find it on the menu elsewhere, and there's was excellent. We also enjoyed the Cannelloni as our entree. The Caesar salad was fresh, and the bread was melt in your mouth good. The ambience of the piano music in the bar area nearby was the perfect dinner accompaniment.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Manhattan of La Jolla does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Manhattan of La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 459-0700.

Manhattan of La Jolla is rated 4.8 stars by 1733 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Manhattan of La Jolla restaurant

Manhattan of La Jolla

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
La Jolla

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Manhattan of La Jolla

7766 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Silverado Street
  • Neighbourhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer curb side valet parking or you may self park on street. Valet is offered by The Empress Hotel.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    We offer live music 6 DAYS A WEEK! Our Schedule is Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday evenings Edward Gabrielyan is playing from 6:00 to 8:15. Wednesday evenings Mikan Zlatkovich’s Jazz Trio will perform 6:00-9:00pm. Thursday evening 6:00-9:00 world-class entertainer Tad Sisler will be performing. Friday and Saturday Tad Sisler will continue with outstanding vocals plus excellent musicianship on piano and keyboards from 7:00-10:00pm. Sunday Mike Wofford will be jazzing up the evening on the piano from 6:00-8:15. Additionally, the first Sunday of every month Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann will have a Jazz Quartet 6:00 to 8:15.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 459-0700
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for details. The Garden Room at Manhattan seats up to 60 people. Manhattan of La Jolla can seat up to 120 and can be bought out for the evening.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo