The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4.5

452 Reviews

$30 and under

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.

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Additional information

Location
4575 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
Phone number
(858) 224-9606
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, South American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jaime Chavez

Experiences

Women's Month Dinner
US$140.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 27, 2025 only
6:30 p.m.
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month with a curated four-course experience, each course showcasing selections from women-owned and operated brands from around the world WELCOME COCKTAIL: Amalfi Muse Corazon Tequila, St Germain, grapefruit, soda, lime, agave FIRST COURSE: Tuna Tartare | Avocado, Ponzu Paired with: Decoy Sparkling Cuvée (United States) SECOND COURSE: Lobster Arrabbiata | Spaghetti, spicy tomato Paired with: Donnafugata Floramundi (SIcily) THIRD COURSE Lamb Chop | Garlic Chili Broccolini, Whipped Potatoes Paired with: Familia Torres Priorat (Spain) INTERMEZZO Blood Orange Sorbet FOURTH COURSE: Chocolate Sin Cake | Flourless chocolate cake, vanilla gelato Paired with: Pisco XO | Peach, lime, ginger beer
Chef's Table
US$1,000.00 per party
Multiple dates available
Elevate your next event with an unforgettable experience at The Amalfi Llama's exclusive Chef's Table. Our private event room offers an intimate setting where you and your guests can indulge in a curated menu crafted by our renowned chefs. Perfect for celebrations, corporate gatherings, or special occasions, this unique dining experience combines exceptional cuisine with personalized service, all set against the backdrop of our elegant and vibrant atmosphere. Host your next event with us and make it truly memorable. *Food & Beverage minimum is $1000 for the room before service fees and tax. Your event manager will reach out to you after booking to confirm menu details.

Popular dishes

FocacciaUS$14.00
Olive Oil, Rosemary
Oysters on the Half ShellUS$28.00
Half Dozen
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$27.00
Cocktail Sauce
Short Rib EmpanadaUS$19.00
Chimichurri
Shishito PeppersUS$14.00
Lemon, EVOO, Avocado Mousse
Squash BlossomsUS$19.00
Mascarpone, Pistachio
CalamariUS$21.00
Fresno, Tartar, Spicy Aioli
Prosciutto San DanieleUS$32.00
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Tuna TartareUS$29.00
Avocado, Ponzu
Hamachi CrudoUS$29.00
Serrano, Yuzu
Roasted BurrataUS$25.00
Cherry Tomato, Focaccia
Crab CakeUS$32.00
Citrus Aioli
Ossetra Royal CaviarUS$145.00
Blini, Chives, Crème Fraîche

Salad

Roasted BeetUS$21.00
Citrus, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almond
Arugula ArtichokeUS$24.00
Mushroom, Pistachio, Parmigiano Reggiano
CaesarUS$19.00
Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crouton
House ChoppedUS$21.00
Arugula, Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado, Herb Vinaigrette

Wood Fire

Center Cut FiletUS$59.00
8 oz.
Prime RibeyeUS$75.00
16 ounces
Prime New York StripUS$66.00
12 ounces
TomahawkUS$195.00
Serves Two 32 ounces
A5 WagyuUS$140.00
3 ounces
MilamessiUS$48.00
Crispy Beef Filet, Pomodoro Sauce, Mozzarella, French Fries
Lamb ChopsUS$68.00
18 ounces
Wood-Grilled Half ChickenUS$39.00
Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri
Scottish SalmonUS$46.00
Asparagus, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes
BranzinoUS$58.00
Lemon, Capers, Olive Oil
Twin Maine Lobster TailsUS$92.00
19 ounces, Clarified butter, Charred Lemon

Sandwiches

Amalfi BurgerUS$22.00
American Swiss, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Amalfi Sauce
Maine Lobster RollUS$35.00
Chimichurri Aioli, Chives
Prime French DipUS$28.00
Shaved Ribeye, Horseradish Cream, Arugula, Au Jus
Chicken PestoUS$19.00
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Gruyere, Pesto Aioli

Pasta

SpaghettiUS$24.00
Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano
Cacio e PepeUS$28.00
Spaghetti, Pecorino
Baked CarbonaraUS$29.00
Tagliolini, Ham
Lobster ArrabbiataUS$52.00
Spaghetti, Spicy Tomato
Truffle TagliatelleUS$38.00
Black Truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano
Shrimp ScampiUS$36.00
Garlic, Butter

Pizza Fina

MargheritaUS$23.00
Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil
PositanoUS$28.00
Soppressata, Finocchiona, Hot Honey
Truffle & MushroomUS$37.00
Truffle Oil
Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$36.00
Prosciutto, Arugula, Artichoke, Goat Cheese

What 452 people are saying

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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The Amalfi Llama in San Diego offers a "beautiful" dining experience with "outstanding" service and a "gorgeous" ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, especially the lobster arabiatta and branzino. Although some find the prices high, the "attentive" staff and "vibrant" atmosphere make it a popular spot for special occasions.

452 Reviews

R
Ray VIP
San Diego61 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ordered the Branzino and the strip steak. Both were great especially the Branzino. I think they serve some of the best Branzino I have ever had. Also had the Hamachi crudo as an appetizer and it was wonderful.
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Ands VIP
San Diego37 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Delicious appetizer selection! Drinks were perfect!
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Dalia VIP
San Diego37 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
beautiful place, host very nice, the waiter needed some training, the food ok.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time, but not my last!!! Everything was perfect!!!! Thank you! 😋
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Alexis VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!
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John
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food! Very expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
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Sean VIP
San Diego10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, very good wine list and good service.
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J
Jeff
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our service wasn’t great, but it didn’t seem overly busy either, which therefore maybe we could have overlooked that. My $60+ steak came out just warm, it had obviously been sitting awhile. Spent too much money on dinner and drinks not to be WOW’d…
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Michael VIP
San Diego10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quite simply, food is delicious. Best Crab cake I’ve ever had (off the grills!) and the lobster arrabiata is loaded with lobster. Delicious!
The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded on February 27, 2025
Hello Michael, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our crab cake and lobster arrabiata. It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are enjoying their meals. We're glad you found the food delicious. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Management Team
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Delmus
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The manager was so nice and the waiter we as very nice and helpful as well
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The Amalfi Llama - San Diego is rated 4.5 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4575 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(858) 224-9606
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Italian, South American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jaime Chavez

The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Women's Month Dinner

Chef's Table

Margherita

Spaghetti

Truffle Tagliatelle

Starters

FocacciaUS$14.00

Oysters on the Half ShellUS$28.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$27.00

Short Rib EmpanadaUS$19.00

Shishito PeppersUS$14.00

Squash BlossomsUS$19.00

CalamariUS$21.00

Prosciutto San DanieleUS$32.00

Tuna TartareUS$29.00

Hamachi CrudoUS$29.00

Roasted BurrataUS$25.00

Crab CakeUS$32.00

Ossetra Royal CaviarUS$145.00

Salad

Roasted BeetUS$21.00

Arugula ArtichokeUS$24.00

CaesarUS$19.00

House ChoppedUS$21.00

Wood Fire

Center Cut FiletUS$59.00

Prime RibeyeUS$75.00

Prime New York StripUS$66.00

TomahawkUS$195.00

A5 WagyuUS$140.00

MilamessiUS$48.00

Lamb ChopsUS$68.00

Wood-Grilled Half ChickenUS$39.00

Scottish SalmonUS$46.00

BranzinoUS$58.00

Twin Maine Lobster TailsUS$92.00

Sandwiches

Amalfi BurgerUS$22.00

Maine Lobster RollUS$35.00

Prime French DipUS$28.00

Chicken PestoUS$19.00

Pasta

SpaghettiUS$24.00

Cacio e PepeUS$28.00

Baked CarbonaraUS$29.00

Lobster ArrabbiataUS$52.00

Truffle TagliatelleUS$38.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$36.00

Pizza Fina

MargheritaUS$23.00

PositanoUS$28.00

Truffle & MushroomUS$37.00

Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$36.00

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