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Marisi

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$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 96 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

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.

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Executive chef: Chef Cameron Ingle

From the OpenTable editors: This dainty Italian restaurant is a La Jolla newcomer, but it’s already made an impression thanks to standout farm-to-table fare from executive chef Cameron Ingle (of Bouchon Bistro and Bestia fame). Toast with vermouth before digging into winners like einkorn cavatelli and bite-sized agnolotti.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 401-6787
Website
https://www.marisilajolla.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, classic cocktails and fine wine. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day.
Private party contact
Alyssa Jackson: (858) 788-3974

Location
1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037-4437
Neighbourhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Salty Magazine Dinner Series
US$234.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 11, 2025 only
On March 11, 2025, Salty Magazine and Chef Cameron Ingle of Marisi in La Jolla, California, will welcome an unforgettable evening of cross-border culinary artistry. Joining Chef Ingle for this exclusive collaboration are two of Mexico’s most exciting chefs—Rodrigo Rivera-Rio of Michelin-starred KOLI in Monterrey and Luis Ronzón of Ixi’im, the Yucatán’s acclaimed fine-dining destination at the Chablé Yucatán resort in Mexico, named No.16 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024 list. The soulful traditions of the Yucatán and the bold flavors of Nuevo León will meet with the refined craftsmanship of handmade pasta and hearth cooking. This multi-course experience will be a true celebration of culture, technique, and innovation—a rare chance to savor the talents of three visionary chefs redefining modern Mexican and Italian cuisine. Dinner reservations are available for $195 per person, with an optional wine pairing from Marisi’s Sommelier, Christopher Plaia. Secure your spot now on OpenTable.
$75 Marisi Large Party Dinner Menu
US$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For groups of 9-14, we have curated a four-course, family style menu highlighting Marisi classics. This menu is $75 per guest, excluding beverage, tax, and gratuity. You can view this menu on our website - https://www.marisilajolla.com/special-events/. If you would have any questions, please reach out to sschwob@marisilajolla.com. A credit card is required to secure your reservation. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will result in a $20 per guest charge.
$110 Marisi Large Party Dinner Menu
US$110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For groups of 9-14, we have curated a premium four-course, family style menu highlighting Marisi classics. This menu is $110 per guest, excluding beverage, tax and gratuity. You can view this menu on our website - https://www.marisilajolla.com/special-events/. If you have any questions, please reach out to sschwob@marisilajolla.com. A credit card is required to secure your reservation. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will result in a $20 per guest charge.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marisi offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "fantastic food" and "one of the best restaurants in San Diego." Known for "handmade pastas" and "top-notch service," it boasts a "beautiful and relaxing ambience." While some find it pricey, the "authentic Italian cuisine" and "stellar service" make it "worth it."

1,160 Reviews

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Ken VIP
San Diego48 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I shard 3 different appetizers ( tomato crudo, hamachi crudo and seared shrimp) each was wonderful with different flavors . We had the best branzino for the main course with a herb dressing. I cannot say enough about the flavors of these dishes.
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Donyale
San Diego5 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Perfect date night restaurant. Make reservations even for the bar or else you will stand around waiting for a seat. Most importantly come at least 20 minutes early to insure parking
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Parra
Baja California1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and our experience was 10/10, thanks to our server Nick! :)
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service. We will definitely be going back to try more amazing dishes. Get the beet appetizer; you won’t regret it!
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Mark VIP
Portland1 review
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Worst service I’ve had in San Diego. Dishes were timed terribly between courses. New silverware was placed for the next course before the last was even over. Check was removed after payment, with clear intent to get us out of the restaurant (we spent a total of 42 minutes there on a Saturday night)
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GARY
Hawaii13 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is my 3rd visit here. The 1st when they opened was disastrous. It was over priced and service was terrible. Mi am please that we came back. They have adjusted their prices and service has improved. I am however not a fan of the multiple people serving the table. The actual waiter you only see to order food. It doesn’t seem like they care that much about your experience with so many people coming to your table. I will go back the food is good and pasta isn’t insanely priced. Wine is also good and at a reasonable price.
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Marques
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food: phenomenal. The atmosphere: outstanding. Service: memorable. Would highly recommend. Our server May C was locked in.
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Dr. Danielle VIP
Orange County22 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I ate here about a year ago and loved it!!!! The food was amazing, the desserts were incredible! Even the leftover bag was beautiful. This visit was absolutely opposite of that! None of the food was the same. Even the focaccia bread and its spreads. The server didn’t check on us, wasn’t welcoming, kind of was a very awkward experience. When I’d ask a question it was very absent minded and kind of made me feel dumb for asking questions about the menu item or what the menu has changed drastically. The menu on OpenTable and the menu in the restaurant are not the same. They say they change the menu every 2-3 months. I drove all the way there for the lemon custard and deconstructed tiramisu. And they didn’t have either of them on the menu anymore. They now have “tiramisu cream puff balls”. But those were absolutely terrible and I had to send them back to the kitchen. I love coffee but these were absolutely bitter no sweetness in the coffee dusting over powered any of the cream. The short rib pasta is not what it looks like in any of the pictures. And my mother got the beef Bolognese pasta, which was severely over salted. I wish I would’ve sent the whole meal back to the kitchen. Overall, this dining experience was severely disappointing. Safe to say, I won’t be making the long drive from Irvine to dine at the restaurant again.
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SusanH VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing. Some pasta sauces were bland, others too salty. Appetizer was so salty we sent it back. Servers were pleasant but not particularly attentive.
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Ronit
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
There are no vegan dishes and what was offered was not interesting at all.
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FAQs

Marisi is rated 4.6 stars by 1160 OpenTable diners.

Marisi does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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