So so overpriced for the quality of the food. For $100 we got a small portion of some of the worst lasagna I've ever had: mushy noodles, flavorless sauce - some very average and uninspiring chicken Alfredo - and a mediocre side of bread. And we got sodas for the drink. Only thing saving this place is the patio seating. Definitely not coming back here again. read more

The atmosphere, food and Ivan were all amazing! My favorite Italian food ever!!! Thank you Ivan for making a rainy day in San Diego special. read more

When I was recently asked to choose a place for dinner near/in La Jolla Shores, of course I chose Piatti's! Alone the romantic and charming patio with the lights and giant tree make this a special destination. Yet our food was equally special. The jidori chicken breast was a good choice--it was tender and flavorful, and the mushroom pasta dish was equally flavorful. We started with the ciabatta/olive oil/appetizer and thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Piatti's. Their menu is seasonal; in the fall, I always am sure to order their butternut squash ravioli. I've been eating here for many years, and it's always a favorite. Parking in the area can be a challenge when it's busy, so plan accordingly! read more

The food and service here is excellent! Beautiful restaurant and bar. I ordered the spagetti and it was delicious!!! Salads also very fresh and tasty! Again, great servers!!! Plenty of parking! Great management!! The woman manager on duty in the afternoon was wonderful!! read more

I made reservations online to celebrate my fiancé's birthday and it was so nice to see the little things they did for his birthday. They did message me prior to our reservation to ask what the name of the person with a birthday and when we got there they had special menus that even said Happy Birthday at the top. The server was really attentive and all the food was really good. We ordered a pizza, salad, mussels, and bread. They spaced out everything so we could enjoy and pace the dinner. Piatti was like a little house and it was super cute and cozy. Parking can be kind of hard if it is busy. We parked in the neighborhood and walked. Thank you Piatti for making the birthday special! read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Food was nothing great to write about, but not bad. Price was high. Had the pappardelle noodles. Dish was nothing special tasting. Shrimp was good and fresh. read more

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

A fun cozy spot near the beach. A group of 8 and an easy reservation. The place looks upscale inside and has a friendly atmosphere and host of workers. The dining area is now and it's nice to see paper menus still. We ordered bruschetta which was yummy and bread with an oil based dip. Very tasty. Most of the group ordered and all enjoyed pasta dishes. I had the salmon. It was charred to perfection with a white sauce to add on top. Amazing. The veggies and the potatoes were also great. Washed it down with a non alcoholic cucumber spritz Overall loved it. read more

Piatti - Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Caper Berries, Dill, Sorrel, Arugula, Lemon - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

First off, I would not call this place Italian. I'm native Italian and the food here is not authentic at all. I've lived in La Jolla Shores for years, and Piatti used to be my go-to restaurant. When Tom was the manager, everything ran like clockwork--the food was consistently good, always available, and the service was impeccable. Since his retirement, however, the quality has noticeably declined. Tonight I went in craving mussels, only to be told they were unavailable and offered clams instead, which is an entirely different dish. I settled on the pappardelle, but some of the shrimp tasted off, almost moldy. The service was mediocre, the food uninspired, and I left feeling disappointed. It's frustrating to see a once-great restaurant decline like this. read more

Today my salmon salad was great. Incredibly filling and they put both dressings on the side for me to try. I loved both of them together. My order was actually ready by the time I came to pick it up and the bartender was efficient with the takeout payment. The only thing that I wish they did was take payment over the phone... but I guess they have security issues that won't allow them to read more

This place made me feel so special on my birthday, definitely let them know that it's a special occasion at the time of booking the reservation ! All this food was absolutely delicious!! I don't even know where to start this review but let me give it a shot. 1. my name was printed onto the menus which was so so so sweet 2. our table was set and ready upon our arrival, all the staff were so sweet and wished me happy birthday 3. the interior of this place reminded me of actual restaurants in italy and the vibes were just so good. 4. the food itself was so yummy and all the flavors were on point, pasta was perfectly al dente!!! I heavily recommend the cauliflower cakes, the italian soda, the tiramisu, the pizza, and the ravioli! Check the photos for exact names. 11/10 very very happy I came here for my birthday !! read more

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Little disappointed, Piatti was so highly recommended and reviewed. From someone who grew up on in New England, the food was really no better than the average Italian or Greek restaurant in any New England home town. Only two stars because it was such a let down. Wants terrible, wasn't great, just average and I expected way more for the price and being a staple in La Jolla . I think they need to revisit and update the menu to 2025 standards. Sorry Piatti, you missed the mark this time . FYI, you need to have better gluten free options, your food is not that great that you can't try harder. It's 2025, every fine dining or Michelin star has gluten free bread nowadays. Common .. sad sad dishes, presentation was not great. We won't be back and would not recommend this over priced, mediocre fare.. read more

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I love the Food! Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. read more

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Spending almost $28 on pasta sounds crazy to me but the pappardelle was so good, I have no regrets. The overall flavor is very light but there are notes of saffron and lemon that coated on every strand. And let me tell you, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I highly recommend ordering it from the homemade pasta menu because it tastes so different. I know that because I tried the cavatappi which was nowhere near the same. I also found the tomato sauce to be way too salty to eat, especially since the Italian sausage was already salty too. They also had a risotto special of the day which had peas, some sort of cheese, and some sort of meat that I forgot since it wasn't written on the menu and I can't remember for the life of me what the waiter said. This was alright. It was quite busy and we didn't have a reservation but we were luckily seated within 20 minutes for a party of 5. The waiter who helped us was kind and split one of the dishes for us and even packed up our leftovers. read more

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Food 4/5 Food had good flavor to it but a little pricey. Service 5/5 The service was very friendly but the food came out a little slow. We thought bread would be a free appetizer but it not. read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Solid meal and I get why this place is a La Jolla institution. I had high hopes for the pizza which tasted better than it looked, but why are we not doing wood fired pizzas?The crust was...forget about it. Very flavorful cavatappi pasta served piping hot and a nice salad to round it all out. Overall, good though not ground breaking! Next time, I'll try the mushroom rotolo! read more

We had a great double date visiting Piatti! We sat in the patio by a big tree and twinkle lights. The service was great, very friendly staff. And the food was great! We loved each dish we got. The bread with their balsamic is a must to pair with all the dishes. Would recommend! read more

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Wonderful experience with delicious food provided by Art the server . He was polite providing upbeat atmosphere with fast service. Recommended this location to others to try caffe alffagato dessert it like Irish coffee with ice cream but serve with amorato and gelato. Yummy! read more

We stopped by on a Friday night as a big group of 8 and no prior reservations, but when we called ahead, they were able to accommodate us on short notice. I was truly impressed by the delicious options available for the vegetarians in our group. Both the food and service was excellent- very impressed.I especially loved the number of tempting options on the dessert menu. Highly recommend! read more

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Great service but terrible food. I've been coming here for 10+ years but haven't been in a few years. Went for a mother daughter dinner and we were all so disappointed. The Cavatappi was so watery and flavorless. Very confused by the sausage situation... I've never seen an Italian restaurant serve SLICED sausage in a pasta dish. The pasta (Cavatappi) itself was extremely overcooked and mushy as well. The Ravioli with lemon cream was the only edible dish that night, even that was underwhelming and in dire need of salt. Tiramisu was another watery mess, the lady fingers were heavily over soaked and such an unpleasant texture. Left hungry. I'm so sad this place has gone down hill and hope it was just one bad night. I'll give them 3 stars since our waiter was so kind and I feel bad but if I'd rate the food alone I'd maybe give it 1 star. read more

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

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We come here frequently for nice dinners, special occasions, and date nights. Food has always been consistently good, including the appetizers and drinks. Wait staff is attentive, however, hostess seemed somewhat dismissive, doesn't greet you or offer options when asked about indoor/outdoor seatings read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Everything was perfect. Dropped by here by myself to skip the traffic and enjoy a dinner. Was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing. Ordered the Romaine lettuce appetizer with prosciutto and hazelnut dressing, the ravioli spinach pasta, and chocolate cake dessert. read more

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We were serve by Rudy. He recommend us a few dishes specially the pasta Papardelle, one of the most amazing pasta with shrimps I ever tasted. It was just sublime. The flavor and sensations I felt eaten it are indescribable. Very recommended place to go and eat some amazing dishes. read more

Piatti - Papardelle Pasta - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great atmosphere and service! The wait staff were really helpful and recommended things to us. We got the shrimp pappardelle and the ravioli zucca. Both were exceptional and we cleaned our plates. We'll be back later to try the wines. read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Have come here a couple times, once with a large group and once with my partner. As far as San Diego Italian goes, Piatti's has reasonable offerings. Ordered the spritz (deliciously light, perfect for a heavy meal). Their ciabatta is very good -- sliced, toasted to a crisp on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside, with a flavorful balsamic oil. I ordered the pappardelle and my partner got the spaghetti. Both right on par, though expectedly nothing special. Particularly disorganized waiting staff for my duo meal (with glimpses into this in the group meal), which generally is fine but with what Piatti's is selling shouldn't be the case. We had 3 waiters ask us if we were done with our food all within a span of 30 seconds, from first to last. Felt like I was being rushed out an hour into our meal. read more

The setting is fantastic. Has a secluded and intimate feeling but the best bet is to sit outside. Indoors is very loud and a much different experience. I had my usual Caesar salad. It was good but maybe a bit too heavy on the cheese and dressing. They I had the papardelle shrimp dish. Very good but felt a bit too saucy and watery but it was tasty. My stunning date had lasagna and it was good but needed to be a bit hotter. Charging for bread sucks as does the added service charge. Parking is a challenge but it's a short uber from central La Jolla. Friendly service. read more

Setting the Scene: This was a date with my Sissy (Sister) to catch up on life. Traffic was heavy for the original spot we were looking to go to in Dowtown SD. Her and I were 3 minutes away from each other work wise which was perfect. We took some time to google and agreed Italian is always an option, which tends not to disappoint. We saw the reviews and went for it. We arrived on a Wednesday evening and there was a good amount of people already sitting at tables and the bar enjoying themselves. Wait time was damn near nonexistent to be sat at a table. We chose outdoor seating because it was a beautiful night. Our waiter, Omar, was so attentive the whole night and made sure we knew there was no rush to pay the bill at the end of the night. Also, he moved one of the heaters closer to us when it started to get later into the night. It's ALL about the little details. Impeccable service from him the whole night! My Sissy ordered the Cannelloni and swore she would have some to bring home...by the end her and I had no to go boxes. I ordered the Pappardelle, and it was delicious. I loved that they had options that did not have cheese in it! It's a must for me. Another highlight to mention was the fact that the shrimp were a nice size!! We know how some restaurants have small shrimps and don't give you enough to go along with your meal. That was not an issue here. I had to save some of the ciabbatta to dip in the sauce and YUM!! the portions were perfect in my opinion. You leave feeling satisfied. Our desserts were the drinks, but next time (because there will be one), we shall look at the dessert menu. A highlight of the evening aside from all the delicious food and drinks we had was Omar mentioning how a number of the people who work here have been working there for 10+ years. Talk about having a work environment to be able to sustain employees for such a long time. Great service, amazing employees, on top of the delicious food. Can't go wrong by coming here!! read more

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Celebrated a birthday and they made it so personal! They printed out special menus for us, and our server was super attentive. The dipping oil impressed me 7 years ago and coming back now, nothing has changed. Their golden ratio of balsamic vinegar to olive oil, along with herbs and garlic, chef's kiss. Ordered the calamari, beef carpaccio with arugula, linguine, and alfredo. Holy smokes, everything was divine. The pasta was fresh and made in-house. You can tell because al dente was the standard, and everything was perfectly springy. The calamari had superb technique, as the squid was tender and not rubbery. Super light breading gave the right amount of crisp. Paired with the calabrian aioli, mmmm. I don't care for arugula but the beef carpaccio was bright and refreshing. Ugh the pastas stole the show. Really fresh seafood. The ciabatta with the dipping oil, standing ovation. Thank you to the sweet staff at Piatti for making our experience so memorable and special! Tiramisu was SOOOO sublime. Will be back before you know it. Warm ambiance. read more

Okay my people.... This place is pretty great. The service is top notch. Here was our evening. Arrived early for reservation. (Arrive 7:30 for 8:30 resi) Sat at bar, 2 glasses of wine (1 each) and the calamari. Liberty cab is delish and bartender gave a healthy pour. Calamari was very tasty! I loved the shrimp and asparagus. ($63 plus tip) Seated early YEY!! That was our hope. Ordered the lemon cream ravioli and the parpendelle shrimp dish to share! OMG- the ravioli... TO.DIE.FOR!!!! The shrimp dish- sadly- soooo average. The shrimp was cooked perfect- the dish in general was so bland. Definitely do not skip on the bread!! It's Devine!! Overall I would give 4.5, and we will return. We just Couldn't justify a 5. Cons: Bread not complimentary VERY Slow service once large party arrived Crushed red pepper not on tables and hard to flag someone down. Zero parking Shrimp dish very average - at best. Dessert/ tiramisu- NOT GOOD. Server recommended. read more

Piatti - Tiramisu-skip this. NOT WORTH IT. - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great food, service, atmosphere They saved our table for30 min. Thank you and will see you again read more

The service was fast and polite so is the general atmosphere and vibes of the place. The only thing lacking is the food. The seasoning in the pasta is lacking. It's not peppery enough or creamy enough. Honestly, the food is a 6/10 especially for the price. Overall, it's a mid Italian restaurant. read more

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

This was an extremely disappointing experience. I was so excited to review Piatti, as it has a pretty formidable reputation. However, the abysmal service I received was more than enough to overshadow anything I had to say about the food or ambiance. One of the kids in my party was eating their pasta dish when they suddenly spit out a screw. A pretty sizable screw, at that. I hate to make a scene at restaurants, but this was seriously dangerous. He could have swallowed and choked it, but thank god he chewed on it first. I can't take this lightly. It's a real safety concern, and frankly, I'm shocked this was allowed to happen. But it didn't stop there. When we informed our waitress (her name was Isela I believe) of the screw, she did not to take it seriously. She essentially said "Okay...well did you want a new pasta without a screw?" Her tone and body language suggested that we were being a bother...like WE were the ones being difficult. We told her no. She left. And later she returned from the kitchen with 3 complimentary desserts. Which I admit was a kind gesture from the restaurant. But then she had the nerve to say "I guess you're lucky, huh?" Excuse me? She was telling us that we were LUCKY for nearly CHOKING on an unsanitary SCREW? It wasn't a joking manner. The table fell silent at her words. I am still appalled by her inappropriate remark. Just so unprofessional. We quickly ate and left. Thankfully this outing did not end in a trip to the emergency room, though it definitely almost did. read more

The food and atmosphere are amazing. The specials are always great. Make sure to have the bread!

All three courses were absolutely delicious! The ciabatta bread and doing oil was so good. We ended up buying two of the dipping oil bottles. The lasagna has a different flavor than other generic ones. I think it feels lighter and in my opinion it's better than the normal ones. The ravioli with the lemon sauce. The patio setting was nice and they turned on the heaters when asked. The only negative I'd say is that the waiter took a bit of time to come back and check on us, or get the check, etc. But it wasn't absurd. read more

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Always great except last night I asked for them to sub shrimp for salmon and they wanted $41 the sub... Yes $41 to serve Salmon instead of Shrimp! I had it with Shrimp pf course. read more

Piatti - Do NoT try to sub the shrimp, you can't afford it - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

This is my second time at Piatti. I had guests from London. They wanted to try American Italian food. Having a great experience with Piatti prompted me to bring them here. They absolutely loved everything about the place: the food, service, location, environment. Definitely coming back for more. read more

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Piatti is the Italian jewel in La Jolla Shores without any doubt and for decades. This restaurant never disappoint, so when my friend Margarita decided to celebrate our belated birthdays there, I did not hesitate even though I did not want to indulge in pasta during lunch time...yet impossible not to eat their pasta. It is just amazing. My friend and I shared our dishes of pasta with vongole (the gorgeous clams) and the linguini with shrimp (along with the calamari dish that also included asparagus and shrimp). The patio setting is fantastic and the service is top notch. I like how they have 3 different spaces, the outdoor seating, inside fresh and includes a little store with Italian goodies at the entrance, and then that patio with the gorgeous tree as centerpiece. Consider parking situation, not easy to find parking in that area, so plan in advance. read more

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I was excited to take my family here for dinner as it had been many years since I've been there. I was craving steak and ordered the ribeye. It was extremely disappointing. First of all I couldn't believe how thin the steak was. I couldn't believe how they charred it on the grill. All I could taste in every bite was the grill. I haven't seen a steak served in a restaurant with grill Marks like that since I was in my teens and I'm 45 now . It was also extremely underseasoned and needed way more salt. We make 10 times better steaks than that at home. It was only $50 but I would've gladly have paid $75 and had it been a good steak then $50 for a bad one . My husband ordered the lasagna, which was just OK. My son's pizza was pretty flavorless and he refused to eat it. The best party of the meal was the bread and gelato. The waiter didn't seem too friendly either. He didn't tell ys about the specials or ask any questions about how the meal was. Whereas we could overhear the server next to us going into detail about all the specials for the evening and chatting them up. Overall it was just really disappointing. read more

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

Piatti has a lovely setting with delicious food and excellent service. However, despite how pleasant that may sound, our recent experience could have been better. We had a reservation for three guests but were seated at a table meant for two, with a hastily added third chair. Needless to say, the table was crowded. Plates, drinks, and food had to be shuffled around constantly just to make room for our entrées. This alone might not have prompted me to leave a review, but what followed certainly did. The next day, I realized I had been charged for an extra glass of wine. When I called to bring this to management's attention, I was met with a series of questions about my receipt--far too many to detail here--and not once did I receive an apology. My request for a $14 refund couldn't be addressed quickly, and it seemed to inconvenience the manager. I was even told that the waitress would need to confirm whether a second glass had been poured. At that point, I decided to handle the refund with my credit card company instead. I would like to clarify that our waitress was wonderful and attentive; none of this reflects on her service. Give this place a try and decide for yourself, but as for me, it's all about the food, setting, and service. It's not about the $14--though it apparently is for the restaurant. For me, it's the principle. Charles, this could have been handled professionally. read more

We had such an amazing time at Piatti last night! The vibe is so cute and classy at the same time. I love that the kitchen is visible from the indoor dining area. The woman who sat us was so sweet and friendly. Our server Brook was SO GREAT! She was knowledgeable about the menu and very personable with us. Brook did a wonderful job at making us feel welcomed. We ordered two of the berry lemonade nonalcoholic specialty drinks and bruschetta as an appetizer. Amazing!! For dinner we order the ritolo pasta and the oriecchetti which were soooo delicious. For dessert we enjoyed the budino di mela and tiramisu which did not disappoint, however the budino was slightly more boozy than we would have liked. Overall we had a fabulous time and can't wait to return. read more

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To start off our server was not very friendly or attentive. We were rarely checked in on and if so, it was because we waved our server down. The best dish we had was the bread and dip, which you have to pay for (unlike most restaurants). The pasta was overcooked and also apparently all pre-made as I asked to make a modification and was told it's not possible for that reason. Very disappointing for a La Jolla restaurant. read more