Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

5103 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-1589
Website
https://lajolla.piatti.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pepe Ccapatinta
Catering
Piatti offers catering for parties of 40 or less.
Private party facilities
Piatti is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions and corporate events. We offer several menus at different price points, as well as an extensive wine list to complement your menu selections. Piatti features several areas for your banquet needs.We offer a variety of event locations, including Indoor Banquet Space and two outdoor Patios.

Location
2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
Neighbourhood
La Jolla
Cross Street
La Jolla Shores Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Ciabatta demi-loafUS$6.00
piatti‬‭ dipping oil
Warm OlivesUS$12.00
herbs, citrus, chili flakes, almonds GF
Herbed cauliflower cakesUS$15.00
roasted pepper aioli, arugula
Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00
arugula, evoo, lemon, capers, grana padano GF
Fried town dock calamariUS$24.00
shrimp, asparagus, shaved‬‭ fennel, calabrian chili aioli
BruschettaUS$16.00
sauteed mushrooms, goat cheese, thyme, toasted garlic
PEI musselsUS$23.00
crushed san marzano tomatoes, garlic, ‬‭butter, fennel pollen, grilled bread‬ ‭GF

INSALATE

CaesarUS$16.00
garlic anchovy dressing, grana padano, croutons GF
Grilled hearts of romaineUS$19.00
prosciutto, hazelnut vinaigrette GF
Endive, arugula, treviso, beetsUS$19.00
lemon vinaigrette, grana padano GF
Gem lettuceUS$19.00
candied walnuts, bosc pear, celery, gorgonzola dressing
Mesclun SaladUS$21.00
mesclun, warm roasted brussel sprouts, crispy prosciutto, shaved grana padano, balsamic dressing

PIZZE

MargheritaUS$22.00
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil
Ham PizzaUS$25.00
nueske's shaved smoked ham, crimini mushrooms, herbs, fiori di latte, san marzano sauce
Hot salamiUS$27.00
house-made italian sausage, applewood‬‭ smoked bacon, san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, fior di latte mozzarella
Vegan PizzaUS$26.00
roasted brussel sprouts, kennebec potatoes, basil, plant based mozzarella, balsamic essence

SECONDI

Lemon herb half jidori chickenUS$36.00
garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, herb roasting jus GF
Grilled jidori chicken breastUS$37.00
roasted corn, caramelized baby carrots
Veal PiccataUS$39.00
lemon-caper butter sauce, sauteed spinach, mushroom risotto cakes GF
Grilled wild isle salmonUS$46.00
mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, lemon aïoli
Grilled ribeyeUS$49.00
roasted rosemary potatoes, steamed broccoli GF
MeatloafUS$35.00
meatloaf, mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans

CONTORNI

Sauteed spinachUS$9.00
Vegetable medleyUS$9.00
Steamed BroccoliUS$9.00
Roasted -or- Mashed PotatoesUS$9.00

HOMEMADE PASTA

LasagnaUS$27.00
meat ragu, mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano
CannelloniUS$28.00
braised short rib, mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, salsa rosso
RotoloUS$24.00
wild mushrooms, spinach, ricotta,‬ porcini mushroom cream sauce
PappardelleUS$33.00
saffron, shrimp, tomatoes, white wine, chili flakes, garlic, arugula, lemon
RavioliUS$23.00
spinach, basil, ricotta, lemon cream or tomato sauce. both sauces $27
Ravioli di ZuccaUS$26.00
house made sage pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, parmigiano reggiano, walnut sage cream sauce

OTHER FAVORITE PASTAS

Orecchiette US$26.00
chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, gorgonzola cream sauce
Cavatappi US$26.00
housemade italian sausage, mushrooms, spinach, tomato sauce, parmigiano
SpaghettiUS$26.00
veal & pork meatballs, parmesan, crushed tomato sauce
Linguine US$35.00
mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, fresh fish, crushed tomato sugo
Penne US$27.00
bolognese, grana padano
FusilloniUS$26.00
roasted cauliflower, red pepper, onion, garlic, basil, casteveltrano olives, fennel pollen, shaved parmigiano reggiano

COCKTAILS

Piatti SpritzUS$18.00
aperol, prosecco, grapefruit bitters sparkling rose
Nocino Old FashionedUS$18.00
bourbon, il mallo nocino (green‬ walnut), orange, aromatic bitters
Puccini PunchUS$18.00
white rum, averna amaro, limoncello, aperol, lemon
Paloma ItalianaUS$18.00
tequila, mezcal, aperol, sparkling rose, grapefruit, lemon, peychaud's
Negroni ClassicoUS$18.00
gin, campari, macchia rossa

AMARO

AmaraUS$16.00
made in sicily from blood oranges, slight bitterness
Il Mallo NocinoUS$15.00
green walnut, cinnamon, clove, coriander
Fred JerbisUS$16.00
herbal, balanced & delicate, pleasant bitter touch
AvernaUS$12.00
spicy & herbal with caramel, anise, citrus & honey
Sirene RossoUS$15.00
rose, coriander, red currant, gentian
ChiotUS$16.00
mint, thyme, juniper, yarrow, genepy, caraway, wormwood

DRAFT BEER

WestbrewUS$10.00
mosaic surfer pale ale
Karl StraussUS$10.00
windansea wheat
MenabreaUS$10.00
Lager
EppigUS$10.00
10:45 to Denver ipa

BOTTLED BEER

BudweiserUS$7.00
Bud LightUS$7.00
AyingerUS$10.00
bavarian pilsner
RationAleUS$8.00
mexican lager NA

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Berry LemonadeUS$8.00
house-made lemonade, berries
Cucumber CoolerUS$8.00
fresh muddled cucumber, lemon-lime soda, sparkling water
Italian SodaUS$8.00
blackberry, peach or lavender
San Pellegrino SanbitterUS$10.00
non-alcoholic aperitivo

SPARKLING

Andreola
prosecco di valdobbiadene 'dirupo' brut, veneto, it
Carpene Malvolti
2021 prosecco rosé brut, veneto, italy
Domaine Carneros
2019 brut, napa valley
Charles HeidsieckUS$174.00
champagne brut reserve, champagne, fr
TaittingerUS$76.00
champagne brut, reims, fr 375 ml

ITALIAN WHITE AND ROSE

Le FragheUS$60.00
2022 rose (corvina, rondinella), rondon, venet
Trimbach
2021 pinot blanc, alsace controlee, france
Benvolio
2022 pinot grigio, friuli-venezia giulia
Erste+Neue
2022 pinot grigio, südtirol-alto adige
Villa Matilde
2022 falanghina, campania, italy
Mancini
2022 vermentino di gallura, sardinia
Santa Cristina
2022 orvieto, umbria, orvieto
De Vescovi UlzbachUS$72.00
2022 sauvignon blanc, valle di non trentino
Ciro BiondiUS$80.00
2020 etna bianco outis, sicily
Bruno GiacosaUS$98.00
2021 arneis, la morra
Sul VulcanoUS$104.00
2021 carricante, sicily
Tenuta di SalvianoUS$104.00
2020 grechetto, viognier, umbria

DOMESTIC WHITES & ROSE

The Wandering Tortoise
2022 rosé, paso robles
Honig
2023 sauvignon blanc, napa valley
Piatti Private Label‬
sauvignon blanc, rutherford
Malk
2022 sauvignon blanc, napa valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle
2021 riesling, columbia valley
Sonoma Cutrer
2022 chardonnay, russian river valley
Chehalem
2021 unoaked chardonnay, willamette valley
Piatti Private Label‬
chardonnay, rutherford

ITALIAN RED

Burdi
2022 primitivo, puglia
Masciarelli
2021 montepulciano d'abruzzo, abruzzo
Feudo Maccari Saia
2019, nero d'avola, sicily
Oddero
2021 barbera d'alba superiore, piedmont
Allegrini
2020 corvina, merlot sangiovese blend, venato
Nozzole
2020 chianti classico riserva, tuscany
Borgonero
2020 super tuscan (sangiovese/cabernet), tuscany
Yantra
2021 tuscan blend (cabernet sauvignon/merlot), tuscany
Caves de DonnasUS$64.00
2020 nebbiolo, valle d'aoste
Le CincioleUS$90.00
2020 chianti classico (sangiovese), tuscany
TommasiUS$210.00
2019 Amarone, valpolicella classico
Michele Chiarlo ReynaUS$135.00
2019 barbaresco, piedmont
ScarpaUS$220.00
2018 Barbaresco Tettineive, piedmont
ScarzelloUS$190.00
2016 barolo, langhe

DOMESTIC RED

Carmel Road
2020 pinot noir, monterey
Stoller Estates
2022 pinot noir, willamette valley
Bernardus
2021 pinot noir, santa lucia highlands
Migration by Duckhorn
2021 pinot noir, sonoma coast
Bootjack Red by Niner
2019 red blend, paso robles
Piatti Private Label‬
merlot, rutherford
Alexander Valley
2020 merlot, sonoma
Wild Child
2020 syrah, los olivos
Double Dutch
2022 zinfandel, paso robles
Liberty School
2021 cabernet sauvignon, paso robles
The Critic
2022 cabernet sauvignon, napa valley
Piatti Private Label‬
cabernet sauvignon, rutherford
Bodyguard by DaouUS$100.00
2021 petit petite, paso robles
Sequentis by DaouUS$130.00
2021 merlot, paso robles
Paraduxx by DuckhornUS$130.00
2020 cab-zin blend, napa valley
MalkUS$180.00
2020 cabernet sauvignon, stag's leap district, napa valley
CadeUS$390.00
2018 Cabernet sauvignon, Napa valley
Tablas CreekUS$70.00
2021 red rhone blend, patelin de tablas, paso robles

What 5,103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piatti La Jolla is a beloved dining spot offering "delicious food" and "wonderful service" in a charming ambiance. The restaurant is cherished for its "amazing pasta" and "lovely courtyard" dining. Personalized touches, like custom menus for celebrations, enhance the experience. Despite occasional noise, Piatti remains a "favorite" for locals and visitors alike.

5,103 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Italian food in a cozy courtyard… what can be better than that!
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Amelia
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the fact that Piatti never disappoints. The food is always good and the service super attentive.
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mikey
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They were great. Accidently made my reservation on wrong day and they switched us and got a table. Amazing food.
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M
Michele
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Speaking towards your waitstaff. The genuine knowledge of our waiter along with the timing of his team’s bussing etc was exceptional.
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Omur
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Soup of the day was vegetables with basil. And basil had stems on it. I mean seriously what’s chef is thinking about serving a soup with basil with long hard stems. It’s a shame.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an excellent early dinner! Delicious food and great service.
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K
KATHLEEN
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was average, my husband's chicken was tough, my meal was inedibly salty with heavy capers. I love salty foods but that dish should never have left the kitchen like that, so I had to send it back. They were nice about it and my next meal, a pasta dish was much better, though nothing really special. Overall, not a very good dining experience as our past visits.
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Elena
VIP
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in Seattle, WA but always enjoy come to Piatti when we visit our son here We always have a great meal and an excellent atmosphere!
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Vanessa
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food is always good, and so is the ambiance but the service was quite slow today with a restaurant that was maybe 1/3 to half occupied. I personally was happy to be relaxed while visiting with my sons and their girlfriends but one of my sons was a bit nasty because he had some work to get to. So the slow service slowed the day way down for him to get his goals achieved for the day. All is well. We will be back.
Piatti - La JollaResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoy the food and ambiance, and we truly appreciate your patience with the slower service. We apologize for the delay you experienced—it’s something we’ll definitely work on improving to ensure a more efficient experience next time. We completely understand how timing can be important, especially when you have plans to stick to. We’re happy to hear that despite this, you’re planning to return. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon for an even better experience!
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Lorraine
Orange County
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always constantly good . Lovely service, love both inside and out. 💗💗💗
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FAQs

Piatti - La Jolla offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Piatti - La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-1589.

Piatti - La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 5103 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
La Jolla Shores Drive
Neighbourhood
La Jolla
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pepe Ccapatinta
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://lajolla.piatti.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-1589
Catering
Piatti offers catering for parties of 40 or less.
Private party facilities
Piatti is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions and corporate events. We offer several menus at different price points, as well as an extensive wine list to complement your menu selections. Piatti features several areas for your banquet needs.We offer a variety of event locations, including Indoor Banquet Space and two outdoor Patios.

Featured in

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Piatti - La Jolla

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

ANTIPASTI‬

Ciabatta demi-loafUS$6.00

Warm OlivesUS$12.00

Herbed cauliflower cakesUS$15.00

Beef CarpaccioUS$19.00

Fried town dock calamariUS$24.00

BruschettaUS$16.00

PEI musselsUS$23.00

INSALATE

CaesarUS$16.00

Grilled hearts of romaineUS$19.00

Endive, arugula, treviso, beetsUS$19.00

Gem lettuceUS$19.00

Mesclun SaladUS$21.00

PIZZE

MargheritaUS$22.00

Ham PizzaUS$25.00

Hot salamiUS$27.00

Vegan PizzaUS$26.00

SECONDI

Lemon herb half jidori chickenUS$36.00

Grilled jidori chicken breastUS$37.00

Veal PiccataUS$39.00

Grilled wild isle salmonUS$46.00

Grilled ribeyeUS$49.00

MeatloafUS$35.00

CONTORNI

Sauteed spinachUS$9.00

Vegetable medleyUS$9.00

Steamed BroccoliUS$9.00

Roasted -or- Mashed PotatoesUS$9.00

HOMEMADE PASTA

LasagnaUS$27.00

CannelloniUS$28.00

RotoloUS$24.00

PappardelleUS$33.00

RavioliUS$23.00

Ravioli di ZuccaUS$26.00

OTHER FAVORITE PASTAS

Orecchiette US$26.00

Cavatappi US$26.00

SpaghettiUS$26.00

Linguine US$35.00

Penne US$27.00

FusilloniUS$26.00

COCKTAILS

Piatti SpritzUS$18.00

Nocino Old FashionedUS$18.00

Puccini PunchUS$18.00

Paloma ItalianaUS$18.00

Negroni ClassicoUS$18.00

AMARO

AmaraUS$16.00

Il Mallo NocinoUS$15.00

Fred JerbisUS$16.00

AvernaUS$12.00

Sirene RossoUS$15.00

ChiotUS$16.00

DRAFT BEER

WestbrewUS$10.00

Karl StraussUS$10.00

MenabreaUS$10.00

EppigUS$10.00

BOTTLED BEER

BudweiserUS$7.00

Bud LightUS$7.00

AyingerUS$10.00

RationAleUS$8.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Berry LemonadeUS$8.00

Cucumber CoolerUS$8.00

Italian SodaUS$8.00

San Pellegrino SanbitterUS$10.00

SPARKLING