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La Pastaia, San Diego, CA

La Pastaia

4.3
4.3
305 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 272-0157
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Danilo Gagliano
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant and each of its spaces are available for private or semi-private events. Perfect for Baby/Bridal Showers, Wedding Brunch, and more!
  • Neighbourhood
    Bay Park
  • Cross Street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    yes one block over
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Pastaia offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing service" and "wonderful food." Guests rave about "fantastic happy hour" specials and "excellent" homemade pasta. The restaurant's ambiance is described as "lovely" and "tastefully decorated," making it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. The attentive staff contribute to a memorable visit.

305 Reviews
  1. Irving

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not very good, cold, and tasteless. Service was good.

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  2. Mary

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant place with good service and delicious food ,

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  3. Lillian

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My son and I had a late lunch on Christmas Day. From the time we were seated, to the time we left, we felt we had enjoyed a fine dining experience. The food was exceptional. Our servers, Maya in particular, made us feel welcomed throughout our meal.

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  4. Solangel

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect, the Food is delicious and the ambience

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  5. Chris

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not enough staff for the amount of tables seated. We waited awhile to be greeted at the table, place order, and get our food and drinks. Only one bartender for the entire restaurant. Heard other tables also complaining about the service. Food was good overall and prices were fair. I’m unsure if we will give it another try. This wasn’t the first time we were disappointed but we wanted to give it another try and they had available seating when we booked. They just need more staff and to be more attentive.

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  6. Christine

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have loved dining here in the past so was disappointed in the menu changes. The food was good but nothing like before. Not sure why the changes but I hope they do well.

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  7. mariza

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great neighborhood gem! The ambience and service (and authentic cuisine) you would find in La Jolla But in our own backyard :)

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  8. Meredith

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. The wait staff and bartender were superb!

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  9. Dennis

    VIP

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service. Pasta with vodka sauce was great. We were disappointed with the calamari tasted a little rubbery and undercooked which is surprising because the accompanying shrimp was perfect.

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  10. Roberto

    Mexico City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio y una comida con un sabor completamente italiano , mucho mejor que el de otros lugares que tienen más hype y al final resultan una decepción

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FAQs

La Pastaia is rated 4.3 stars by 305 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for La Pastaia

3055 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Neighbourhood
    Bay Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    yes one block over
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Danilo Gagliano
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 272-0157
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant and each of its spaces are available for private or semi-private events. Perfect for Baby/Bridal Showers, Wedding Brunch, and more!
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