This place is awesome! I remembered it from a visit 2 years prior. We showed up and was able to get in a bit sooner. My husband loves Italian food so I was skeptical to bring him but he was obsessed with the first bite of their delicious bread. Highly recommend the seafood linguini and the canoli but definitely something so tasteful and fresh about the seafood pasta. Amazing flavors all around and great service. read more

Piatti - Bread - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Came here for one of my birthday dinners. It's so spacious yet homey and was bustling when I went. I ordered the grilled ribeye and it was grilled perfectly on the outside and medium rare on the inside. Though it did need a bit of salt it was delicious. I just wish they were a bit more generous with the mashed potatoes. Thoroughly loved my experience, the staff were lovely and consistent with checking on us. read more

Piatti - Grilled Rib-Eye, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Exceeded expectations. My second time coming and because of the first, needed to come again. Love the location of this place, 2 blocks from the beach, so if after your meal you want to go on a walk with your family or spouse, etc. it's literally feet away from you. The inside is inviting and warm. The service is great and attentive, coming back with water when out, picking up plates when you get salad or appetizers. Friendly and welcoming. Food is the bomb! Italian food is my favorite, and it's not easy to get right for me. The sauces are sooo good. I had the Orecchiette and I couldn't not eat the whole thing, right?! My son had the lasagna and kept asking me to try it because he loved the marinara sauce on it. Here's where the 5 stars comes from, the menu!! It was my birthday and they have special menus where they put your name at the top and it said "Happy Birthday Blaze!" Definitely a win read more

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classic spot in La Jolla. One of my families favorite spots. We've been going here for 4 years now and everything is still just as perfect as when we first came. Sometimes restaurants will change recipes or get rid of items, but all my favorites are still on the menu! the service is always so great. All the outdoor seating is perfect for anyone who doesn't want to sit in doors. The desserts are perfection! I could go on and on. Piattis really is one of my favorite spots in San Diego! read more

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BF came here before and wanted to bring me. The food was amazing. We got the bread and dipping oils. It was tasty- sweet and spicy and very garlicky! I got the ravioli with lemon cream sauce. It was good and highly recommended so I had to try it. BF got the beef cannelloni. It was hearty and he said it reminded him of his grandmother's dish. Ambiance was nice. We sat in the back patio. Probably really romantic at night with all the lights. The server was nice and helpful. Would definitely dine here again when we are in the area. read more

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Hadn't been in years and went recently for a friend's birthday. Not only has the bread changed, and isn't as good, but they charge you $10 for each serving now and don't tell. They also brought out a tiny tiramisu that we didn't ask for with a candle in it for my friend and then charged us $10 for it. We didn't even eat it. I got the lasagna for dinner and it was just okay for almost $30. Diet Coke was really good though. read more

Great location, great service, great ambiance and great food. Had a team dinner here with around 30 folks and it went very well Had the mushroom soup that was amazing, a vegetarian eggplant penne pasta that was really good. Forgot to take pictures though read more

We have been coming to Piatti for 15 years and always considered it our favorite restaurant. The food is always fantastic and the ambiance is wonderful, especially their patio; but the service has slipped over the years. Tonight's dinner was our last straw and we are sad to say that we are not likely to come back. Our server tonight was condescending and rude, and made us feel most unwelcome. She messed up a few things including the bill, but the it's the rude attitude that caused our experience to go from "we are so excited to go our favorite restaurant" to "I've had it". read more

I made a reservation for a large, unwieldy party at Piatti: six adults and three small children at 5:30 on a Saturday night. I was not accounting for our long day at the zoo (our two-year-old nephew could not hang for a sit-down meal), and we ended up rolling in super late with only part of our group in tow. We called ahead, but I'm sure this was annoying, and I appreciate the staff's willingness to accommodate our chaotic change in plans. Matt B. and I arrived first with our two kids and got seated right away. We waited for at least another half hour while Grandma and Grandpa dropped off the cranky toddler and his parents, and no one gave us any grief. We tried to occupy our three-year-old and baby while enjoying a round of much needed negronis on Piatti's patio. This was a lovely space in a pleasant stretch of downtown La Jolla closed off from car traffic. The negronis were bitterly refreshing--negroni classicos with gin, Campari, and Macchia Rossa--and we also indulged in a bottle of Sangiovese once we finally ordered our dinner. We ended up sitting on that patio for well over two hours, and were happy with both the service and the behavior of our children, who aside from our Leo B. falling over in his chair (an incident he has recapped several times--"And what happened at the restaurant??") were pretty cooperative. The food was solid, starting with a demi-loaf of ciabatta. The bread was nothing special but it was fine, and it came with a truly delicious garlic dipping oil. We also ordered the beef carpaccio and the fritto misto as appetizers and both were great. The thin, silky ribbons of beef came with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, capers, and grana padano. The fritto misto was a satisfying assortment of fried town dock calamari, shrimp, asparagus, and shaved fennel, with a side of Calabrian chile aioli. I liked everything in that mix, but was particularly impressed with the fennel, as I'd never had fennel prepared that way before and thought it was superb. I got the pappardelle for my entree and this was a tasty pasta, with plump shrimp, tomatoes, and arugula in a sauce of white wiine, chili flakes, garlic, lemon, and a fragrant dose of saffron. Matt had the ravioli with spinach, basil, ricotta, and tomato sauce, and this was okay, but the sauce was strangely watery. Our kid had penne pasta with butter and parmesan, which he enjoyed. The kid's meal came with a scoop of chocolate gelato, which he enjoyed even more, and the rest of us joined him for dessert. The affogato al caffè was a treat, with white chocolate gelato, espresso, amaretto, shaved chocolate, and whipped cream, served in a wine glass with the espresso on the side. The budino di cioccolata was a chocolate bread pudding with whipped cream. It was on the dense, heavy side, but probably good if you like a big chocolate dessert. Piatti is a mini-chain that used to have a location in Montecito, where my husband grew up. It isn't necessarily a La Jolla destination, but I'd recommend it if you're looking for a nice place to eat that might seat your large party on short notice, with flexibility and a friendly attitude. read more

I called for Togo order Fantastic location but it's very hard to find parking I paid $ 30 for parking just pickup the food Service Togo order pickup at the counter 3 dishes price $ 141 Ambiance nice and clean next time will try to dining in . Food fresh and very good I really like it . read more

The place is nice but the pizza is really bad. I'm such a foodie. I always order a margarita with onions and thin crust. This was really bad. I am going to give it to someone less fortunate. My friend said the other food he got was good. My review is solely on that pizza...... do better. read more

Overall my friend's and I's experience at Piatti was only okay. We came on a weekend day at 5 and it wasn't super busy. The outside patio was spacious and the inside had a good bustle of people. Service was good. The food however didn't blow us away. The complimentary bread wasn't cut all the way through and was a bit tough. The balsamic sauce however was delicious. The Margherita pizza we got was a bit of a disappointment as it was not very crispy and was quite soft and lacked flavor. The pasta however. Rotolo and cannelloni were quite good, but not anything to write home about. They use handmade pasta which is a huge plus. read more

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What a gem in the heart of La Jolla shores. We came here with a party of 9 on a Tuesday night and the place was packed. We started with some appetizers and their bread and dipping sauce. This is the most spectacular and exciting dipping sauce I've ever had. WOW!!! Yes please. I had the saffron noodles with white wine, capers and shrimp and I've been craving it ever since. The staff is great and very friendly. read more

Food good as always. BUT wish all greet staff in every restaurant would understand how insulting and demeaning it is for a single person, especially a female guest to be greeted with "just one" and "only one". Do you SEE more than one person?? Do you actually have tables that only seat one person...no! Are you afraid you can't cope if another person shows up later? I was greeted with both forms of single discrimination today...the second only, I suppose, was to make sure I was transgressing the rule to only dine out if I had a partner before I was seated. I was their ONLY patron at the time...they should be thankful that I had the courage to dine on my own and brought in some income! Other 82 year old single women would love to have a lunch out but don't have the courage to do so because of these two word...just one? read more

Let me start off with the quality and taste of the food. It is absolutely amazing and authentic. We ordered the Margherita pizza. It was one of the best I have ever had and reminded me of Italy. My Fiancé ordered the Ravioli. Here is where Piatti's can improve. There was a total of 4 somewhat small Ravioli's. The portions were too small for an adult and the restaurant should provide this information. Also we seated as scheduled since we had made reservations, but our server took 20 minutes to even bring water. I would definitely go back just based in the quality and flavor of the food. read more

had a wonderful dinner at piatti to celebrate the completion of a half marathon! the outdoor seating was lovely, it felt like we were sitting at the front porch of a really cute cottage. they also had heaters which was lovely. to start, my group and i ordered the ciabatta bread which came with a really yummy spiced oil dip (10/10) and the endive beet salad. the salad was good overall but could have had a bit more dressing and beets, there were only a few beets on there and was thinking it'd be more beet-heavy as it's a beet salad. for mains, my group got the margerita pizza, pappardelle, and cavatappi. we were all very happy with our choices and the portions were perfect! everyrhing tasted very fresh and thoughtfully done! our server, brooke, was so sweet and attentive. we felt very well taken care of and they even kindly brought a tiramisu for us to celebrate the half marathon. so kind! also the location is on a really cute street in la jolla that's actually blocked off from cars so it felt very cozy and almost european. love that! would definitely recommend you pay piatti a visit :) read more

Was here today on a Friday around 5 and there was no wait but only indoor seating available as I think everything was all booked, so I definitely recommend a reservation. Parking is street only which is a bit annoying but you are by the beach, hence why there is a lack of parking so understandable. But also because it is by the beach, it's the perfect spot to stop by after beach day or before beach day. The reason for the 3 stars is honestly that service quite literally sucked. Half the employees were rude with attitudes and half were super sweet. Like seriously! You never know who you're gonna get! Other than that, food was delicious! We ordered the pappardelle and the seafood linguine. Both were delicious! They also gave complimentary bread with dipping sauce which was addicting. It was like a garlic spicy chili oil almost, not your basic balsamic and olive oil. Overall, I like the food but I would rather try little Italy. read more

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We've been loyal Piatti customers for 8 years, but after tonight's experience, we're seriously reconsidering. We asked our server, Cezar, to make sure the chicken dish was cooked well done -- yet it still came undercooked. When we raised the issue, we were told by the chef (through the server) that it was "fine," disregarding our clear request and preference. When the manager, Alberto, came over, instead of fixing the issue, he suggested we should order something else next time -- a disappointing response for regular customers. After that, service completely fell apart: we waited almost 20 minutes for water while our server deliberately ignored us. The manager later comped a couple of items, but the damage was done. Piatti's service quality and customer care have declined significantly, and sadly, we no longer feel like valued guests. read more

Pretty fantastic, as usual. I decided to take my Mother out to lunch to celebrate Mother's Day on the Saturday before the big day. Piatti was the perfect choice. I had champagne, she had a mimosa with Prosecco and we shared the bread, the ravioli and the amazing calamari. The wait staff was attentive without being too attentive, and all in all it was a pleasant experience overall. The lemon sauce for the ravioli was really good, as was the generous serving of calamari, which came with a few breaded shrimp, asparagus and fennel. Such a great combination! We are for sure going to return, but for now, next stop is Tom Hams Lighthouse read more

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My wife and I had dinner here last night and it was fantastic. I had the veal it was perfect, the mushroom risotto cakes were delicious. My wife's salmon was cooked perfectly. This has become one of our favorite spots for special occasions. The service is great, the restaurant is light cozy and inviting. If the weather is nice as it almost always is get a seat outside the patio is something special. read more

The service and ambiance here are still fantastic, but recently I found the food to be less impressive than I remembered. It's been many years since my last visit, so I'm not sure if my tastes have changed or the restaurant has. Still a good spot for dinner with friends, but the food can be hit or miss. For example, the orecchiette dish tastes amazing for the first few bites, but by the time you get to the bottom of the plate, the saltiness has built up to an overwhelming level. My recommendation is to share or split items so you can try more items and get variety for a better experience. read more

Ordered via Doordash! I got the tiramisu and the lasagna. The tiramisu was soggy and not a joy to eat. The lasagna was good though, and just needed reheating for it to be perfect. The layers were well-defined, and I think if they had given me a side of bread to eat the rest of the sauce it would've been an even better experience. Maybe part of the reason this place didn't get the full five stars is due to my experience with the food being party of the delivery experience that could be rectified by doing in-person dining, but anywho. You live and you learn. read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Cute and quaint authentic Italian spot in SD! Bruschetta is a must try and I reccomend booking a spot outside in the patio for a relaxing lunch. read more

Piatti - Bruschetta & House-Made Ricotta-Spinach, Basil Ravioli & Saffron Pappardelle Shrimp Pasta - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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When we come to San Diego, this is a must stop on our list. Food is amazing. Be sure to try the specialty pastas as all their pastas homemade. Sitting out on the patio was beautiful. They were especially kind to us for my husband's birthday birthday. Printing a personalized menu for him was a very nice touch. Will be back. read more

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I want to give a shout out to Barkeeper Gio ( Jeffrey). This super employee took a to go order in mid-afternoon that extended beyond his shift . The package when I arrived for pick up was ready to go, delicious (as per usual). Gio ! Nice work! 0 read more

Tried this place out on a weekday, came with no reservations and we were seated as soon as we got there. We sat inside and the restaurant was very modern and clean. There is also plenty of outdoor seating. We ordered some Paloma Italianas, so refreshing! We also ordered the beef salad and I had the seafood linguine. The seafood was extremely fresh and I devoured the entire thing. Definitely would love to come back and try more! read more

Piatti - Seafood Linguine - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great location, friendly staff, and delicious meals. We visited twice while we were in the area for the week. We all really enjoyed their pasta. The red pepper garlic olive oil dipping sauce for their bread is AMAZING. We tried almost every pasta they had on the menu given we have a large party and can't say there was a single dish we didn't enjoy. I personally had the lasagna and it was spot on - sauce was good not too sour but with just enough tang. The top cheese crust was a bit crunchy while rest of the lasagna was tender - I prefer my pasta a bit less el dente so the lasagna was perfect for me. Portion size is also very good - healthy but not too big. We all got some fancy mocktails too - all delicious. Location is also great - a skip hop away from the beach. Nice breeze if you sit on the patio. Lots of umbrellas to give you shade too. I just wish I had taken more photos! read more

Piatti - Lasagna, Meat Ragu, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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A HIDDEN GEM AND A MUST EAT IN DOWNTOWN LA JOLLA I was able to make a reservation over the phone and it was very seamless. I highly recommend to plan ahead and reserve ahead for dinners especially on the weekends. I ended up adding a 4th person to our party of 3 and they were very flexible with this last minute change. I had the Saffron Pappardelle which was so creamy, pasta cooked just perfect al dente, and so flavorful just the right amount of salt and seasoning. The ravioli was so delightful as well. I had a bite of my friends and it was so tangy, lemony, and so creamy. The spinach ricotta ravioli can be made with 2 sauce options which I think is pretty great and you get best of both worlds. The must get for $3 extra is the bread to share amongst your table. The garlic infused oil with special balsamic and spices is something that everyone needs to experience. The mushroom rotolo was also very unique like something I've never had before. It highlighted a lot of the mushroom flavoring. If you like mushroom this is the dish for you. We also split an order of the calamari which was perfectly bready served with a lemony zesty creamy sauce. Server was wonderful and so nice!! We didn't get any alcoholic beverages, but all the non-alcoholic drinks were so good! read more

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My favorite dinner spot so far in La Jolla Shores. This place is classic and romantic. Their foods are so delicious and service is very friendly. I love the foods we ordered including fried calamari and the fig pizza. Both of them are very nice quality. Their drinks are pretty nice as well. The only thing so so is their tiramisu dessert, which is too light for my taste. Otherwise, this place is amazing. read more

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Very mediocre food, overpriced. Ambiance is lovely. We ordered 3 apps and 2 entrees; nice presentation, but mostly bland and uninteresting. Dinner date: 12/9/23. read more

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The pasta was fresh and well made. So many great flavors. We were seated immediately without reservations. Service was fast, our servers greeted is with smiles. Beautiful restaurant with lots if outdoor seating area. read more

Piatti - Pappardeli pasta - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

We went on a Saturday for Lunch. A nice location near the beach, we sat in the back patio and enjoyed the breeze. I split a Cesar salad that was just ok. I had the Roasted Chicken , with Roasted Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach. The Chicken could have been cooked a bit longer, it was hard to get the meat off of the bones. The Potatoes were very good , but the Best part of the meal was the Spinach...Cooked to Perfection. The table split a Fried Town Dock Calamari. It was overpriced considering that 2/3 of the dish were tempura Vegetables a couple of Shrimp and some Calamari. It was supposed to have shaved Fennel, it didn't have the licorice flavor you'd expect , so it tasted more like Thinly Sliced Coliflor. The Service Was Very Good. Thats Why the 4-Stars read more

One of my favorite Italian places in San Diego! My friends and I came here for dinner one night. We didn't have a reservation but found some space at the bar. We had the BEST time! We ordered a bottle of wine and the bartender recommended the herbed cauliflower cakes. I wasn't too sold on the cauliflower cakes but thought I'd go with it and glad I did! They were so flavorful I was obsessed. For my entree I ordered the Pappardelle that is made with saffron, shrimp, white wine, chili flakes, garlic, arugula. It was so delicious! It's been a while since I've been here and can't wait to come back! read more

I went into this restaurant with high hopes, having read some reviews and also having looked at the menu with some interesting choices. However, other than the beautiful back patio (great outdoor setting with beautiful tree, nice lights and even heaters for a cold evening), the food was average at best. First, the appetizer; I ordered calamari and there were (maybe) 6-7 calamari pieces. The rest were shrimp and a couple veggies. If I wanted shrimp with veggies I would have ordered those, not calamari. Then, the entrees; half chicken looked like it was 1/4 chicken or, even more accurately, half of a small pigeon... barely enough to justify the $25 price. The drinks (wine selection, a lemon drop martini etc) were decent. Not sure if the above will prompt me to go back. read more

Piatti - Patio - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Delicious late lunch; nice ambiance. We came off the beach and parked behind the restaurant. We shared a wonderful burratina salad and an equally wonderful Margherita pizza. Everything was fresh, service was super friendly and we wished we had Piatti in our neighborhood - we'd be there all the time. read more

Piatti - Burratina - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Came here for dinner last night and really enjoyed it. My daughter and I are both vegan and my husband is not - so we are always looking for spots that have options for all of us. While there is only one vegan option currently on the menu the waitress did offer us the option to have bruschetta prepared vegan with tomatoes. It would be awesome to see some additional vegan entree options like lasagna or ravioli. Portion sizes are very generous so my daughter and I split the bruschetta and vegan pizza and it was plenty for both of us. Pizza has eggplant, fresh tomatoes, basil and just the right amount of vegan feta cheese. My husband loved the half chicken with sautéed spinach and mashed potatoes. Service was good too. It can be loud with a lot of larger parties on weekend nights but that's what happens when the food is good! They did have sorbet as a vegan dessert option but we opted to grab ice cream across the street where there are lots of vegan flavors to choose from. La Jolla shores is one of our favorite spots to visit when we visit San Diego as it's fun to walk around before or after dinner too - especially on warm nights. read more

Piatti - Vegan pizza with eggplant, tomatoes, basil and vegan feta cheese - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Very nice way to celebrate our 49th anniversary. Service was excellent as well as the food. The ambiance was great even though it was very busy. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Piatti - Ravioli with the lemon sauce for the wife and the Pappardelle pasta with shrimp. Both excellent. - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

5/5 Warm Olives $11.00 herbs, citrus, chili flakes, almonds GF. A delicious entry if you're chilling chatting with a good company and waiting for the main dish. 4/5 Veal Piccata $34.00 lemon-caper butter sauce, sautéed spinach, mushroom risotto cakes. Amazing flavor but a little portion for the price. 5/5 Cannelloni $24.00 braised short rib, mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, salsa rosso. Delicious dish, it was just perfect! 5/5 PEI Mussels $18.00 saffron leek cream sauce, grilled bread. Another item that surprises us for the fees taste and high quality. 10/5 Torta Di Limone $? (don't remember the price) This torta blow my mind! The citrus flavor with the sweet of the berries are like a dance in your tongue. Final consideration: I totally recommend this restaurant, the food is definitely worthy, it's in a very beautiful neighborhood in La Jolla, and the staff is super friendly. read more

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Food and service was decent. Our waiter asked if we wanted bread after taking our order. I assumed the bread was complimentary. It was not I had the short ribs cannelloni. It was tasty. read more

So so good!! Ordered the Orecchiette and it was perfect! The bread was honestly the best part also! Great service and our waiter Rudy was so kind and helpful! read more