Wow! this restaurant always surprises me by being better each time I've eaten here.How can a restaurant top a ""10" continuously??! The food, service and ambiance are all top notch. Best brunch I can remember having. Thank you to our server Michael and managers Karley and Stephanie. We keep coming back because of you! Mike McGinley read more

I went for my birthday and I'm glad I did! Dakota is a beautiful soul and I'd come back just to hang out with him but also, loooved my food. Focaccia, artichoke app (which he brought out just because), short rib pappardelle, and tiramisu soft serve (also complimentary). I got the porn star martini which was delicious and fun with all the different parts. The service overall was great, even the table wipe in between courses. I'd 100% go back!! read more

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Britnee was absolutely amazing! Great recommendations and fantastic service. We will be back!

The seafood bucatini was beautifully presented and honestly one of those dishes where every bite just worked. The amount of spaghetti was perfect, and the pasta was cooked just right. I especially loved the uni butter--it was so delicate and buttery, with the perfect amount of creaminess and a really nice balance of umami, saltiness, and that briny seafood flavor. Everything was incorporated so well, and nothing overpowered the other flavors. My only wishes would be for a few more clams lol, and some kind of bread on the side because I definitely wanted to sweep up every last bit of that sauce. They really nailed the sauce. And the fact that I ate the entire dish when I usually never finish my pasta? That says everything. The inside was beautiful too--so sparkly and romantic, with a little feeling like I was somewhere in Italy at night. And our waiter Justin was so polite, attentive, and helpful. He did an amazing job and really added to the whole experience. read more

Marisi - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Parking is on the street and not too bad to find parking. The drinks were good. The food though was nothing to brag about nor was the desert. I've had better. Service was the best thing about this place. Server and hostess and buser were great. There is a surcharge added on to your bill as well read more

Michael was our server and he was extremely attentive / helpful. We had the lemon ricotta pancakes (MUST) it was topped with figs and was delicious!!!!!! The cinnamon rolls were decadent - a real treat. The carbonara was good, it was toddler approved. The spicy rigatoni was delicious aswell, even though it wasn't spicy. Downside is that the bathrooms didn't have a changing table and the flies around the restaurant were persistent! Everything else was wonderful and we would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Had such a great experience at Marisi! The atmosphere was beautiful and had such a fun, lively vibe. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. Everything from the ambiance to the food made for such a memorable dinner. Definitely a great spot for a night out in La Jolla and somewhere I'd love to come back to! read more

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Beautiful space with a very nice interior and exterior. Service was quick and great throughout the meal. The Caesar Salad was tasty and a big portion. The sauce was bit light but the flavor was solid. The best dish of the night was the Filet Mignon Carpaccio. An explosion of flavor that really blew me away. This is a must get. The broccolini was also flavorful and overall a good side dish. The pastas were definitely disappointing to say the least. The Spicy Rigatoni was very average flavor wise and really did not do anything special. I appreciate the lighter pomodoro sauce but I would prefer a heavier-hitting tomato sauce that packs a punch. The flavor was similar to eating a margherita pizza with how clean and simple it was. The short rib Parpadelle flavor wise was better, but the texture of the noodles was not right. They were slightly overcooked and they stuck together which is a huge no no if I'm eating pasta out. read more

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Delicious beyond words... the fresh pasta, light and flavorful sauces, crisp and flaky fresh fish, (not pictured, fresh oven baked focaccia)--every single item on our table was devoured. From the moment you walk in you are greeted warmly and the atmosphere is bustling with energy. There are fresh flowers on each table and the interior is very pretty, with elaborate wallpaper and pretty decorations. The waitress was super friendly and helped us choose our dishes, all of which were so delicious. I would definitely visit again, especially for nice occasions!! read more

Marisi - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Marisi was great. Hostess with the mostest- we watched her genuinely serve everyone she interacted with. Wait staff was hit and miss. Loved the foods. Get the cinnamon bun! Portions were generous. Tried the espresso martini and it was delish. We wanted lunch and didn't realize they did brunch but should have thought of that. And they were out of stuff. We tried the cake too. Everything was tasty though. This is right in the heart of downtown and we found free street parking around the block. Decor was incredibly cute. read more

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Solid place - and a cute option to go too if you're out & about La Jolla. Probably wouldn't come just for this restaurant though. Ordered the Spicy rigatoni which was not spicy at all but still not bad. Also got the Branzino which was fabulous (if you don't mind spitting out tiny fish bones) This place feels like more 3/5ish but the food was still cooked well and the location pretty prime.... read more

Marisi - Branzino - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Fun spot with a great ambiance! We came here with some friends for lunch and it felt like we were grabbing lunch on vacation in Europe. The focaccia wasn't my favorite, but I really enjoyed their spicy rigatoni. Definitely want to come back and try their carpaccio as well. read more

Marisi - Spicy Rigatoni and Aperol spritz - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Marisi is total eye candy. The decor is stunning, offering comfortable seating on the bright, blossoming outside patio or intimate, darker dining inside. We opted for outside seating and although there were dozens of people nearby, we felt we had our own space for a private dinner. No detail goes unnoticed here from the attractive tile you walk on, to the fresh flowers on the table with pretty glassware, skinny knives and floral ceramics with Marisi written on them. Liz offered personable and stellar service. The drinks (and dessert) were the highlights for me- passionfruit martini, aperol spritz and Italian orange wine. The food was unique- not traditional Italian food, imo. As a vegetarian, I was hoping for eggplant parmigiana or other vegetarian options but didn't find that here. Maybe one day ;) Overall, it was a lovely experience. read more

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We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess was able to work with us and we sat outside for our party of 3+a small pup. We made sure to come at opening to get a seat. Denise was our server and she is hands down the best server I have met. Amicable and warm, she was just so attentive and authentic. We had the focaccia, shrimp appetizer, 2 salads, the seafood buccatini pasta, and the corn pasta. Everything was great. I think I would skip on the bread next time, and maybe one of the salads as the portions for them were so big. The restaurants and even our nearby tables were so welcoming of our pup. San Diego is so dog friendly. Denise kept saying how sweet and well behaved our dog was and asked us to make sure to come back with her. So nice! We felt so welcome until the last goodbye. read more

This beautiful restaurant in the heart of La Jolla was amazing. From the wait staff to the lovely ladies who greet you when you come into the restaurant. The restaurant has nice food options. They had a beautiful set menu for Mothers Day. 1st course was a tiramisu coffee cake 2nd course was smoked salmon & popup bagels tower and lemon bucatini with the 3rd course pistachio & raspberry soft serve swirl. Everything was amazing. We also enjoyed the pornstar martini. Everything was amazing. The restrooms were so nice with custom candles & hand soap. I would definitely go back. read more

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Came here as it is a part of Chase Sapphire's OpenTable promotion. We came on a fairly uneventful weekday and, even with a reservation, waited about 15 minutes (we did arrive about 5 minutes early) despite there seemingly to be plenty of unoccupied tables at the time. The menu is short but sweet, and so the assumption is simply that the flavors presented are exceptional/balanced. This is where I made a poor assumption. Focaccia - not your traditional presentation, it's actually a rather large roll. The bread is lightly sweet but has a crisp exterior and soft interior, though airier than you'd expect with a traditional focaccia. The form factor overall was cute but one could argue....unwieldy? It required tearing and slicing while squishing the bread, vs just a standard portion/slab. "Salsa Verde" is actually closer to a tabbouleh with oil than anything I'd remotely call a salsa. Funghi - flavor is interesting at first, but the base flavor of mushroom is dominant. The sauce is a nice add but it doesn't complement the dish enough, and tastes like an afterthought to (weakly) balance the punchy mushroom flavor. Also, unclear if the dish had been sitting on a cold pass for too long, but it was served at room temp (not warm/hot). Agnolotti - lemon sauce is quite salty but thin. Crab is good and fresh tasting inside, but the thickness of the agnolotti is just a hair too thick; just a millimeter or two thinner and the balance and bite would've been there. Dusk lasagna - Dominant duck flavor without coming off as gamey or dry. Sauce served as a good complement and accent to the dish. Ratio of duck to pasta is high (a lot of duck to just a bit of pasta), which is great for value and still acceptable in terms of flavors. As you dive more into the dish, the composition is revealed and it feels a bit underwhelming: duck rolled in a lasagna noodle with sauce on and around the roll, topped with duck prosciutto and a cheese foam. As you continue on, you realize that you're really missing out on the cheese content of the dish. While adding to the body of the dish, it would've toned down the sauce acidity and the saltiness of the duck. Limoncello tiramisu - a pattern of ladyfingers and mascarpone that is topped/bottomed with a lemon curd. A bit disappointing; could've soaked in limoncello a bit more or infused some zest into the mascarpone. Overall, dishes were trying very hard to be unique but lacked cohesiveness in all areas. read more

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We had dinner reservations for a birthday dinner and it turned out to be amazing. The cutest interior design and kind staff. Even though service took quite a bit of time for a Friday night, they came by frequently to apologize. We had: -prawns (solid, but not out of ordinary, can skip this appetizer) -beef carpaccio (incredible, must order) -little gem salad (loved this salad) -spicy rigatoni (so good, highly recommend) -branzino (perfectly cooked) -lemon tiramisu (I'm still dreaming about this and would come back just for this) Cocktails were delicious and the food was great. Would recommend! read more

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Ambiance gets 10/10. I loved the decor inside, & the outdoor patio was charming. I came for dinner & sat inside. Next time, I would love to have lunch & enjoy the outdoor seating. Service was AMAZING. Our server gave us great recommendations & was really selling the menu. It made me wish we came with a big group so we could order everything & try each dish. Even though it was a very busy night with a party of 20 sitting behind us, she was patient & attentive. I felt taken care of & can't wait to return. Local Crudo: What a refreshing dish with the perfect amount of citrus. It was a little smaller than I expected, but quality was definitely served. Wagyu Carpaccio: This was heavily seasoned & I didn't taste much of the wagyu. It wasn't bad, but definitely way too much aioli sauce on it (I think it was aioli). It was a very busy night so I'm assuming that maybe they were rushing & just threw everything on top. I've seen pictures where they lightly topped everything so I'm guessing next time it'll be better. Short-rib Pappardelle: This was perfect, the noodles tasted freshly made & meat was tender. A lot of places make this dish very heavy, but not here. It was my favorite of the night. Dessert: My sister & I tried one of their new dessert items which was the white chocolate tiramisu ice cream. AMAZING. It was sweet, but not overwhelming sweet. I loved the crunchy malted crunchies they added on top. I would definitely order this again. Overall, I had a great time. Everything was really good, came out in a timely manner, & servers were top notch. Portions were a tad bit smaller than expected, but quality compensates. Parking can be tricky during dinner rush even on a week day, but they have plenty of paid parking lots. Can't wait to return & try other dishes I was eyeing. read more

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I've been to Marisi just once for brunch and it was good. Their menu was small so not too many options to choose from but my friends said their dinner menu is better so I might come back to try that. Their spicy rigatoni was really dry and not spicy at all but that caesar salad and cinnamon roll were delicious. read more

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The best dining experience for breakfast to dinner, and one you'll want to come back to again and again. The Marisi team takes great care of you, from the front staff to the thoughtful preparation of each course, and touch of architectural details on the restaurant walls. If you haven't dined at Marisi, do yourself a favor and experience it for all its beauty. I recommend the following: For a pick-me-up, try the Americano. Appetizers: Focaccia Tomato Carpaccio Salad: Little Gem Main Dish: Spicy Rigatoni Grilled Prawns Dessert: Pistachio & Raspberry Soft Serve read more

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Live music, delicious food, elegant drinks, and great service. It was a perfect brunch at Marisi. The place is beautiful combined with perfect La Jolla weather for our outdoor dining just doesn't get any better than this. The egg sandwich was so good and full of flavor. The Italian Dip sandwich had short rib that was so tender and that Au jus was perfect. The Italian Dip is a must try! Marisi is perfect if you are looking for the perfect brunch spot for a special person in your life. read more

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Fun date night spot. I always get the classic spicy rigatoni. Everything is good, though, and the service is over the top amazing! read more

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Fabulous interior and exterior, service was great and they were so kind and attentive. Food was okay, just kind of your typical, nothing super memorable but still a good option if you're looking for a beautiful place to eat. read more

Marisi - Burrata, bread - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Came here for brunch with a reservation and we got seated shortly after checking in. Parking was also surprisingly pretty easy. What we ordered: Cinnamon roll - probably one of the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had. They only serve this during brunch so make sure to go for brunch if you want to try it. Focaccia - super soft and super good. We really enjoyed this. Carbonara bucatini - this had good flavor. I wish it had more meat though. Eggs Napolitana - this is a good option if you enjoy tomatoes. My hubby enjoyed this. Pistachio and raspberry soft serve - this was just ok. I wouldn't get it again as I'm not that big of a fan of the flavor. We came here for our anniversary and they gave us a cute little card, and the dessert was complimentary, which was great. I would definitely like to come back again to try the dinner menu. I believe Alysha was our server and she was fantastic! read more

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We reserved a table a few days in advance for Monday evening dinner. When we came in they told us "a few people are in front of you, so please wait outside", which is weird since we reserved a table. It was like a 5-10 min wait. Ambience is pretty nice, place is very large, and unique looking. Definitely a nice vibe for a celebration, or just a nice dinner. Service was very nice, better than in other places in the area. We definitely appreciated how attentive and friendly service was. We ordered non alcoholic cocktails which were pretty good, they had 3 types. We had a spritz and Rossini and both were good. Unfortunately food wasn't good at all, especially for how expensive it is. We had arugula salad to start which was good and tuna crudo was good as well. My husband had chicken Milanese and I had lasagna verde. Chicken wasn't good at all, I developed a heartburn after eating it and I never get a heartburn, unless food is overly fatty. Lasagna was very very mediocre. Definitely not something I would ever want to eat again. It was definitely overpriced. Maybe if you come and order something else, you will have a better experience. read more

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Big thank you to Michael for taking such great care of us!!! Absolutely amazing food, atmosphere, and experience!!! We definitely will be back!!!! read more

Food was average, nothing really stood out to me, the pesto ended up tasting better when I reheated it at home, it came out pretty lukewarm when we got it at the restaurant same as my friends dish. The focaccia was a pretty big disappointment it seemed to be made with whole wheat and did not taste like authentic focaccia at all. The wait for getting any of our items was very long. The service was attentive at least plates were cleared once empty and my water didn't remain empty long. The restaurant itself is cute and even though they had a lot of tables it's didn't feel squished. Like other reviews mentioned there is an employee benefit surcharge which is ridiculous when considering your expected to tip on top of that. The highlight of our experience was the dessert it was delicious. read more

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Absolutely amazing food accompanied by outstanding service from the entire serving team, especially Denisse, whose friendly and warm hospitality truly makes the experience unforgettable! read more

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Great service - but the pastas fell flat The venue was great. Service was great. The servers were friendly and fast. The bone marrow appetizer was huge and delicious. Super impressive presentation for sure. We also got the whole roasted chicken which was really good. The reason for the 3 stars was the pasta. Supposed to be hand made and fresh- what we got was over cooked and gummy. Almost as if - across all 4 pasta plates that we ordered - they had been sitting under heat lamps for a long time before coming to us. The eggs in the carbonara were almost soft scrambled. read more

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Made dinner reservations here for our anniversary. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and very aesthetically appealing. The decor is like no other. We got seated quickly upon arrival in their outside seating area. Which I actually preferred. Our waitress immediately greeted us and gave her recommendations. We ordered the golden potatoes, prawns and seafood bucatini. All delicious with amazing flavors and very fresh! Our waitress was knowledgeable and very attentive. We highly recommend Marisi and will definitely come back. read more

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Most horrible restaurant in La Jolla. Made lunch reservation for July 4 with the family and the service for beyond horrible. This establishment must abd should close down with the type of servers that are working on July 4th. If your staff DO NOT want to work on Independence Day, CLOSE IT FOR THE DAY. BUT don't open your restaurant and give us BAD service and CHARGE a mandatory "employee surcharge benefit" of 4% for crappiest service. You lost my business and all of my contacts. I will NOT step into this restaurant again, ever! I'm a local La Jolla resident... read more

Ambiance, location, and dog friendliness is great 5 stars. Food is mediocre and leaves much to be desired 2 stars. Overall 3 stars Artichoke appetizer was burnt to crisp... so charred Spicy rigatoni was just ok but portions are so small and rly nothing was spectacular for the price. Everything is just cheese or black pepper or tomatoes as garnish. We overheard other neighboring tables being disgruntled with the food as well. Sorry there wont be a next time here. Carbonara authentic but not a fan of. Lots of pepper. read more

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I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Marisi. Every dish and drink was pretty good. My favorite dish was definitely the funghi, highly highly recommend. All their pastas were pretty good too but nothing groundbreaking. It's a girls' night out kinda vibe and the prices fit the vibe. I would come again if the occasion fits, but not for a casual Italian meal. read more

It's been a long time since I've been here. I was excited to give this place another chance but left fully disappointed. Came here with a group of friends and tried a few things on the menu. The focaccia with the whipped butter and gem salad was the only things worth eating... Carbonara pasta came out cold and extremely salty. They were kind enough to replace it with another cold and salty pasta. Bone marrow had stale bread and enough marrow for only half the group to try. We ordered our steak medium and it came out medium rare. Our server acknowledged it and sent it back. It tasted/looked like they added into boiling water and over cooked it to almost well done. The ossobuco was okay. The atmosphere is nice but I don't think I'll be back read more

Marisi - Bone marrow - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

If I could give 100,000 stars, I would. From the moment we walked into Marisi La Jolla, we were welcomed with such genuine warmth and hospitality. I have to give 10 million stars to Anna. There is something so special about being greeted by someone with such beautiful energy, a warm smile, and a truly personable spirit. She made the perfect first impression and immediately made us feel welcome. Marisi, you are incredibly lucky to have her. Whoever hired Anna did an outstanding job because she genuinely made our evening brighter. A huge thank you to Justin, our server, who was absolutely incredible, along with every other team member who helped make our experience so memorable. We were celebrating something very special, and every person we encountered made us feel cared for. The food was phenomenal. As an Italian, I can honestly say the flavors transported me back to Italy, and that's one of the highest compliments I can give. The focaccia was divine, the thinly sliced tomato and burrata tartare was unforgettable, the lamb was cooked to perfection, and the pasta had the perfect balance of sauce and flavor. Every bite was exceptional. This was hospitality at its finest, beautiful service, incredible food, and an atmosphere that made the entire evening unforgettable. Thank you to the entire Marisi team for such a wonderful experience. Grazie mille! read more

Marisi - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Michael. That's all you need to know. Food is great and ambience is lovely, but the star of our experience was our server Michael. We were visiting from LA for a birthday weekend and he made our entire dinner feel so magical. As someone who works in the elevated hospitality industry, I'd be so lucky to have him on my team. No notes on the food, definitely no notes on customer service. Michael himself earned Marisi 2 new fans and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Decor and design 5 star. The bar area was adorable and service top notch. The bartenders were attentive and knowledgeable. The wine and cocktail menu was extensive and had great selections. Location is a desirable and lovely, albeit somewhat touristy, and parking can be a bit frustrating, although circling will allow you to find somewhere. Service, although friendly, our server forgot parts of our order, an appetizer came same time as a main, the server would be absent while we waited for salad dressing on our naked salad, drinks ordered never received, and a couple other service-related requests overlooked. But they were pretty busy so we realized it was hard on the server to be in two places at once. I'd probably return, I'd just hope next time the ordering and receiving food part felt less discombobulated. read more

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Make your reservations! Call for a large party. Servers were very attentive with water refilling- almost too much- part of the experience I guess. Everything our group tried was Delicious, and I pleasantly surprised that the portions were fairly large. The gem salad (not pictured) was huge and very shareable. The warmed Olives were tasty and the mushrooms had a great smoked flavor. read more

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This place is definitely a splurge spot, definitely on the pricier side so keep that in mind! We tried the local crudo, which was delicious & citrusy. For pasta, we got the seafood bucatini & short rib papparadelle, both were flavorful & pasta was al dente. For drinks, I got the porn star martini, loved the concept. They told me to take a sip of the drink then a sip of champagne & then some passion fruit, this concept made it such a fun drink! Overall, a nice fancy spot. Keep in mind, it's only street parking, so parking can be a bit tough unless you pay at one of the nearby lots! read more

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If I had to describe Marisi in one word it would be SALTY. NGL, I went home and drank a pitcher of water. I really wanted to like this place but it failed miserably. There were some positives- the ambiance is on point. Love the decor inside- the entrance, the bar, the wall paper. The staff was nice, except for maybe our waiter who didn't have good recs for us so I had to Yelp for pics and reviews. The drinks are strong! And the to go bag they put food in was totes adorbs. The Caesar salad was fresh, but the dressing was a little overpoweringly tart/citrusy. We also had the beef carpaccio which was meh, maybe needed more citrus here than the salad. You'd think this is an Italian restaurant so their pasta dishes would be delicious but the short rib pappardelle was sooooooo salty. Did I mention it's salty? I don't know if we just had the last pieces of it but we couldn't finish the tiny portion bc it was THAT salty. I had the branzino and it was ok, nothing to write home about. Pasta portions are super small, as opposed to our bill which was ridonkilous for the quality and quantity of food. read more

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