I love pasta noodles that have a firm or chewy texture. Isola in La Jolla did not disappoint! The squid ink spaghetti in the nero di seppia was just perfect. The dish was generously filled shrimp in a creamy red sauce. Just a lovely entree that I would order over and over again. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive. Simply a warm environment. read more

* Ambiance: Cute, romantic spot for date night. It feels a little fancier than your typical mom-and-pop restaurant. * Seating: Indoor and outdoor seating available, plus a charming bar. * Open kitchen: You can watch the pizzas being made in the wood-fired oven. * Food & drinks: Pizza, pasta, and wine. * Service: Staff were kind and accommodating. * Garbanzo "French fries": A unique and delicious take on traditional French fries. * Asparagi e Brie pizza: The pizza grew on me the more I ate it. The asparagus added a nice freshness to the dish. * Overall: I came on a Wednesday night for dinner, and the romantic atmosphere made it a great date-night spot. read more

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I wanted to like my pizza here sooooo much more than I did (sad face). The texture of the pizza was good and in line with a Neapolitan but the char on the pizza was something I simply could not get over. It was not the classic char taste I'm used to on Neapolitans, was more like if burnt parts were like triple burnt (or some other flavor/ingredient burned on the pizza. Ruined the pizza for me unfortunately. Maybe the stone oven needed a good cleaning? Idk. The sauce was also not my favorite. Just not much depth of flavor. Aside from the pizza though, the staff was all super friendly and my wine was good. read more

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The pizza here is of course awesome, but I always come here for the squid ink pasta. It's so excellent and tasty. They have a great wine selection and everything pairs nicely with all their food. The place is a great local vibe. Service is actually so great, their recommendations are always spot on. This is a great date night spot, or birthday dinner spot. read more

We stopped by Isola Pizza Bar on a Sunday night with some friends in town. One of the reasons we came was because they offer both fresh pasta and gluten-free pasta, and both were absolutely delicious. You can really tell the pasta is made fresh. We ordered the seafood pasta, carbonara, ragu, and lasagna. The seafood pasta, carbonara, and ragu were all excellent. Just a heads up that the dishes have a little more spice than you might expect, but we loved the flavor. The lasagna was the only dish that didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal in our opinion. Service was great, ambiance was very calm and collected. Parking wasn't too bad on a Sunday night. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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This is my second time dining at Isola Pizza Bar. I visited the little Italy and La Jolla locations and both were superb. Loved every bite. Fresh bread and fresh ingredients. read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Isola Pizza Bar in La Jolla is a branch of their Little Italy pizza restaurant. Indoor Outdoor Dining and pup friendly. Street parking may be a challenge unless you live nearby and can walk here :) As mentioned in previous reviews, Pizza is a favorite food of mine but like for most, it's subjective, because there's a pizza style everyone likes and prefers. Izola Pizza mostly makes Neapolitan style pizza with the bubbly burnt chard crust which I'm not a hugh fan of. Have visited this restaurant a few times and while the service was very nice and accommodating, the pizza was always a Hit or Miss... usually the later. A thicker crust pizza made with sardines and olives ingredients from the Ligurian coast was so appealing, it made me reminisce of my visit to Cinque Terra which are the five villages of the Italian coast. The villages north of cinque Terra are the closer to the Liguria coast which I didn't have a chance to visit due to travel schedule conflict. Curiously ordered this pizza which seemed amazing as it looked but upon the first and second bite, it was No, the flavors were off. The sardines and the sauce somehow did not pair well. The waiter was apologetic and removed the pizza. I just drank the lemon water to wash away that lingering taste, which was not for me. On other occasions I have had great calamari fritto misto and the Spicy honey pizza with extra cheese which were both really delicious and would recommend both and the portions were generous. Service was great by waiter JV and seating outdoor sun shaded patio was lovely. This restaurant has no view of the ocean. If you're in the La Jolla and just want Neapolitan style pizza and other interesting selections on the menu, Isola might be worth a try. read more

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My fiancé and I love this spot! We've tried everything on their pizza and happy hour menus. I'm sure they have good salads, bruschette, pasta, and entrees, but we typically come here for their pizzas. Their red sauce is so flavorful and a little watery (makes a good spread), the crust is SO good (literally my favorite in San Diego), and the toppings are all fun and go great together. The crust is chewy enough to not fall apart, soft enough to not hurt your teeth, and firm enough to keep (most of) the toppings on it. It's also adequately salted! I think my favorite pizza is the Salamino Piccante, because it has red sauce, spicy meat, and fresh basil. The perfect combo!! On Tuesdays (for takeout only) it's $25 for a pizza of your choice and a second pizza of Isola's choice. We have never been disappointed, but sometimes it does seem like they throw together whatever they are trying to get rid of on Tuesdays for those pizzas. They also have happy hour (HH) Mon-Fri, although the hours are slightly different depending on the day. They have some HH options that are familiar and comforting, and some less common options that taste equally as delicious. My favorite happy hour item is the farinata. It's crispy and comes with the right amount of yummy dipping sauce. I'm not used to having chickpea fries, so these were a welcome dish to try. Service is always super friendly here, and they recognize my fiancé when he comes by to pick up our pizzas (he ain't no stranger). Ambiance is...elevated casual? Or maybe just La Jolla casual? You don't need to dress up but you can tell they put some real effort into making the interior design cohesive. We will continue to come here for the pizza deals, and hopefully eventually get around to trying the rest of the menu! read more

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High volume both in diners and decibels, this cozy little trattoria had an authentic, lively Italian vibe. I was glad I'd booked through OpenTable -- a reservation was essential to secure a seat. - I ordered the olive pizza with added mozzarella, and it was exceptional in every respect. The crust struck the perfect balance of crispness and chew, with beautiful leoparding; the toppings were fresh and flavorful; and the sauce was vibrant, piquant, and aromatic. - Pro tip: Save a little room for the tiramisu -- it's melt-in-your-mouth perfection. read more

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3/29/2026 TAKE OUT PIZZA REVIEW ONLY Hubby was craving pizza when we arrived. There were a couple of choices in the area but he ordered from here as we walked around town. Now, there's soggy pizza after a cooked one sits for a while and there's soggy pizza because the bottom crust was not cooked well. This evening it was the latter for this place. The pizza looked great on the top but the bottom was not cooked all the way through. He was sad... The worst part was he had a stomachache the next day. read more

Isola has the best pizza in San Diego, hands down. The crust is perfectly blistered, the ingredients taste high-quality and intentional, and every pie feels balanced and thoughtfully made. Simple, authentic, and consistently excellent, this is the spot when you're craving truly great pizza. read more

Our first time here. WILL NOT BE OUR LAST!! Service was friendly and inviting. Pizza was delicious- the arugula was so fresh- Pasta dish- pappardelle ai funghi- was the perfect amount of the creamy sauce. I will admit that I did dip a pasta bite into the leftover mussels sauce just to be super greedy delish! read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Sauce leftover from the Steamed mussels- so good! We mopped it up with the pizza crust!! - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Maria and Sienna are the duo from heaven, they truly go the extra mile to make sure the experience is top notch. We tried to sit outside but the chairs look pre ww2 and the heaters are hiding giant potholes in the deck. Please fix! read more

Good pizza spot in little Italy. Their happy hour is pretty good with some of their pizzas being half off and pasta dishes are great.

Currently here with my wife and everything is amazing. Restaurant is beautiful, service is wonderful, and food was made to perfection. I'm always hunting for good Neapolitan pizza and so happy/sad because this place is great but I'm only in the area coming down from OC or else I would be here multiple times a month! Highly recommend and will always be somewhere I make sure to visit whenever I am down in San Diego read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Spicy picante and bri pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Such a cute pizza restaurant. It was very intimate and food came out so quick. Service was great. We ordered enough to share and enjoyed all of it. Rigatoni, burrata pizza, and another combination on request. read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Sadly, I would not recommend their pizza. Yes, it is oven-fired, but not enough sauce or cheese - mostly crust, as you can see from the photo. The crust was oddly flavored but very smoky. Their Mista salad, however, was good. Still - I won't order pizza from here again. read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Margerite Pizza - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great food, atmosphere, and friendly staff who work there. We went there for happy hour and loved the Farinata and salad. They have a selection of wines and beer (and Margherita pizza!) on their happy hour menu from 3-5 on Fridays. read more

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We had dinner here this past week. We had reservation reservations to another restaurant who turned us away because of our little dog. Isola was very welcoming and sat us within 15 minutes even on a busy Friday. We tried their delicious woodfired pizzas as well as the cacio e pepe. The pasta was absolutely amazing! Pizzas were delicious as well. Excellent and attentive service. But the best part was, I realized I accidentally left my purse on one of the seat seats, and I called back about an hour later and they can found it and held onto it after closing, and I was able to pick it up the next morning with no issue. Highly recommend trying out this restaurant if you are in the San Diego area! read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Cacio e pepe- delish! - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Our service was very good. We were a party of 7 with two young children and our server was attentive and recommended some options for the kiddos. The food gets a mixed review. We ordered roasted Brussel sprouts and they came out pretty black but still pretty crunchy and hard - liked they were cooked a bit too hot in the oven. The Arincini was ok. The rice did not see like it was cooked well enough. I loved the pizza - particularly the Prosciutto and Arugula. The Margherita was also a solid choice. The wine list had some good BTG options - Nebbiolo Rose and Aglianico stood out. I noted a lot of options from indigenous Selections - a lovely Italian importer, but they were mostly bottle list only. They also carried Menabrea beer, a better alternative to Peroni. We sat out on the patio - where they put the heat on for us immediately, but there was also ample indoor space. I would come back here, but I would stick with the pizza! read more

RECOMMEND: Every time I dine at Isola, I sit at the bar solo, order the arugula y prosciutto with truffle, and eat it all with a smile. The interior is on point for upscale La Jolla and the service attentive read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Arugula u prosciutto with truffle oil - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Don't waster your money. The service is horrible and so is the food. I have no idea how this place has 4 stars.

Had reservations and visited yesterday after the San Diego rock 'n' roll marathon. We had a huge booth in the back. It took a minute or two to get our water service, but once we were greeted, the service was fantastic. We brought our own bottles of wine and paid for the cooking fee, we ordered the octopus and mussels as an appetizer and everyone got pizza except one person had a Panini. I also ordered an iced Americano. We were too tired and full to enjoy dessert, but I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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La Jolla's Hidden Italian Gem Incredible pizza, house-made pasta, great wine, and warm, friendly service. Cozy, authentic, and always a perfect experience. Isola never disappoints! read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

My party of 3 came to visit Isola after an event in downtown LJ on a Sunday. There weren't that many tables left but we didn't have to wait. We got a veggie plate, lasagna, and two pizzas to share. The veggie plate was alright, but it was what we were expecting, just roasted veggies. The lasagna was pretty good, with a nice herby red sauce. The pizzas had good chewy dough but were on the drier side, and also very salty. I also wish the basil leaves weren't just huge, raw pieces, it just made it a bit messy to eat. But overall it was a fine pizza though. They are personal-sized and only 4 pieces. I thought the prices were a bit high for the food, but it is La Jolla. Don't think I'd come back as there are other great Italian spots in San Diego, but it decent food for a random walk-in. read more

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Looks disguising. Looks like it's smeared with human feces. Ended up throwing the whole thing in the garbage. read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Looks disguising. I ended up throwing the whole thing away. I'm not eating this. - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

It's been over a year since we dined here. After visiting a museum in La Jolla on a week day we walked over here for lunch. The pizza tasted great as always and first time tried grilled salmon salad was fantastic. Also, I loved my hot jasmine tea. Excellent service. read more

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Oh em gee! This place changed my life! Elizabeth is an ALL TIME STAR and provided the best service ever. Holy moly that food was insane - the pizza sauce is better than gold. A mustttttt try!!!! Gorg atmosphere and setting! Wins all around! read more

stopped here with a few friends after walking around downtown La Jolla! Food was great and we had a fun time hanging out on a sunny sunday afternoon! service was very good, waiter was fun, attentive and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and had whatever we needed. Really good place, def recommend! read more

This place is pretty standard. Nothing special. Nothing horrible. The menu is pretty lean but you can find some options.

I stopped in here with my parents as our first stop on my mom's birthday food crawl. I've visited La Jolla for over 25 years during the summer to get away from the Arizona heat, but never ventured to this street. We ordered a few bottles of wine and had an appetizer. We ordered the Gamberetti Alla Diavola which was honestly so tasty. The dish was $18 and for the price, it was filled with shrimp. Our server brought us extra bread to soak up the delicious juice. He also brought us some of their special olive oil because of how good he said it was. He was correct. I didn't enter the interior of the restaurant, but the patio had a nice charm to it. Our server was very informative on items and made us feel welcomed. I will definetely be coming back to have a whole meal. I will give our experience a 8/10. read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Gamberetti Alla Diavola - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Isola Pizza is not your ordinary pizza bar. At least, from what I'm used to. It's elevated & elegant. Definitely intimate for a date night. They have a great happy hour menu - 2:30-5 on MTW; 3-5 on ThF. We were there at 4:58, and the waitress accommodated us. Had smaller orders of appetizers like calamari, garden salad & polenta bites. They offered same size orders of pizza at a fraction of a price. All the food was tasty. Service was great overall - friendly & attentive. Only complaints were Minor -- our reservation was missing when we got there &that othey have only one fryer so could not separate items to accommodate my friend's shellfish allergy. read more

My husband and I had the best date night at Isola. We had reservations, but we arrived early so we grabbed a seat at the bar. We ended up getting so comfortable there that when they offered us our table, we said we'd stay at the bar instead. The bartender was fantastic. He allowed us to sample a few wines before choosing a bottle. No surprised- we went with a classic, Daou. The food was delicious and we enjoyed a Neapolitan style pizza and the rigatoni. Everything was perfect and we had such a great evening there! read more

A good choice when you're craving pizza, but want to be a little fancy. Lots of nice outdoor seating to enjoy the fresh evening air. The pizzas are quite filling (assuming you get one pizza per person). Polipo: Probably the first time I had an octopus dish that was refreshing. I'm used to whole charred tentacles that are full of richness, so usually delicious but not refreshing. In this dish the octopus was sliced into rounds and tossed in a tangy sauce with mellow potatoes and crisp celery. Not quite sure if it's officially a salad, but this is definitely the kind of salad I'd like. Margherita DOP: When trying a new pizza place, I like to stick with the basics of just sauce and cheese. That way I can evaluate the pizza quality without being biased by fancy toppings. Really loved the tomato sauce! Was high quality and tasted like San Marzano. The buffalo mozzarella was nice, but I wish they were a little more generous with the portion. The dough seem oddly unequal. You either had almost paper thin portions covered in sauce or thick crust like breadsticks. When there's too much crust I automatically think they got skimpy on the sauce and cheese. read more

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Great pizza great value, especially on Tuesday! Brick fired pizza, and two for 25 to go on Tuesday or $9 happy hour pizza. Good service and a great atmosphere. read more

Food was tasty. My boyfriend and I had the spek e funghi and salamino piccante pizzas. We sat inside. Nice ambiance for date nite. read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Nice wood oven pizza and wines definitely come back for try other options nice location but hard to find parking lot read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Pizza Margherita - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

Wow!!! My wife and I visited La Jolla and stumbled this place while we were walking and man oh man!! We were not that hungry but we were craving some Italian food and wanted to try several things. We thought we will have some left overs but with our surprise we finished a pizza, pasta and an appetizer and to top it off, a dessert. Great vibe, chill, nothing fancy but amazing service and amazing food!!! We enjoyed it a lot!! Thank you sooooo much Stephanie. You are the epitome of an amazing customer experience- Attentive, professional, welcoming and always with a smile. Thank you sooooo much!!!! read more

Overall: Great option for a pizza night. The good: Good location and menu, with friendly service. The dough was soft yet charred well, and had a decent amount of toppings on it. Prices are reasonable and the pizzas are sized well. On a colder night, with our baby, they turned up the heaters outside for us (was full inside). They had a nice outdoor space with 5-10 tables. The not-so-good: Not much! The pizza wasn't 10/10, but we still had a great experience. Food/drink: 8/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 read more

Isola Pizza Bar - Pizza Near Me - La Jolla, California

When I was visiting my friends in San Diego, we wanted to go out and eat and couldn't find a place in town that didn't have a ridiculous wait time. We ended up stumbling into Isola and couldn't have been happier. We got the octopus salad as an appetizer, the we ordered our pizzas. This place was very unique because it imported its pizza open from Italy. We were really impressed with the pizza. Mine was slightly salty and a tad over done but I still enjoyed the food. The service was good and the atmosphere was very cute and romantic. This place is definitely a date night spot. read more

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