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    Piazza 1909

    4.3 (841 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Kristi P.

    Super cute place in LaJolla away from the beach (so no views with this restaurant). Our server was pleasant. Ambiance was great. We sat outside on their patio towards the bar. Ordered a few drinks, a pizza, and chicken Milanese. We loved the chicken. The pizza was ok. Would totally recommend for a family visit or date night while in LaJolla.

    Lisa V.

    If a restaurant has one stellar quality such as ambience, but the food is "meh" or vice versa, that could compel me to leave 4 stars. But Piazza 1909? It has ALL of the factors you want in your dining experience! I was at a work conference in La Jolla and picked out this place for my colleagues and I for dinner...of course due to Yelp reviews. Wow. Service: A+ Menu: made me anxious as there were so many things u wanted to try but couldn't reasonably put away, actual food we got: A+ (and everyone at the table for something different, but all had that savoring-eyes-closed-moment with the first bite, finally AMBIENCE: A+ seriously so charming! I have nothing but good things to say and look forward to the next time we are in the neighborhood!

    Mina L.

    Place is super cute and overall enjoyed the food! Service was friendly and nice. Heads up, they're not a full bar. Beer and wine only, but decent selection considering it not being a full bar. Pasta nicely cooked al dente and the sauces on the dishes were not that heavy. Their focaccia bread was beautifully done as well!

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    Haylee M.

    Absolutely beautiful! Food aesthetic and everything was spot on. Husband found this place through some ad on Instagram and wanted to go here because they had the squid ink pasta. He really wanted a pastor and the rest of the menu seemed really nice as well so we came here for our anniversary dinner. Definitely had a very hard time picking something on the menu because everything looks so good but I was also trying to eat healthy so got the Fall Salad (along with the pasta). It was an arugula base with roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, apple, caramelized pecans and goat cheese. Added some chicken on top and overall this salad was phenomenal! Chicken was cooked perfectly and everything else on the salad was also beautiful together. The goat cheese was fresh. Pecans were yummy and the butternut squash was also delicious. And so so so well together. We did not even need one drop of that salad dressing. The squid ink pasta itself was absolutely lovely. Pasta was so fresh and cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was yummy and there was so much of seafood on there. It was actually a very good meal for the price point. No regrets here at all. All the seafood was also cooked perfectly well and I was very skeptical about a seafood pasta but this was delicious. Got the Tiramisu for dessert and it was yummy! I was a little hesitant about this because I've had experiences with tiramisu not being as nice, but this was perfectly spot on. The mascarpone was soft and creamy and yummy and This was just another dessert overall. Aesthetic was very beautiful and they had heaters everywhere so the experience was very comfortable.

    Emily S.

    Beautiful Italian restaurant set in La Jolla shopping area, this is our second time eating here. First time was for a party, and they had a nice private area in the back set up. This visit was for dinner and love how the restaurant is lighted. We tried the bruschetta appetizer with different bites, which by far is a must order. We devoured every bite of the crispy flavorful bread topped each with different toppings. The bolognese pasta with slowly simmered tomatoes and meat was the right consistency and thickness for the parpadelle pasta. The pizza had a thin light crust which is the way I love my pizza. We made a reservation which is recommended since they can get quite busy. The staff greeted us upon entering and were so friendly explaining all the dishes. Yum

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    Debbie R.

    I have to give this a 3 star bc the service was subpar. The food and ambiance is fabulous but the service was not great. Server took a long time taking the order and bringing food. I might try it again when it's not as busy. Great food though.

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    Kayley C.

    We were in town for a wedding and they decided to have their celebration dinner here, we were all pleasantly surprised by this place. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous fitted with outdoor seating surrounding a repurposed home. The service was great, they were quick and attentive. To our surprise, my partners mom and the chef of the restaurant are from the same region in Italy. Everything was fantastic, the portions are smaller and lack an abundance of flavor from what we are used to (my partners father is a chef), but overall still a solid place.

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    Anne A.

    Great outdoor seating. If you want home made but don't want to cook at home this is the place to be. It's absolutely delicious.

    Tracey A.

    We came here for the first time today. Tuesdays are 50% off select bottles night. We started with the focaccia and the squash blossoms which i forgot to take a photo of. Both were delicious. Mains included cioppino pizza lasagna. The service was fantastic. Attentive but not annoying and the space is very pretty with great ambiance. My only small complaint was that the pizza was a bit soggy in the middle, but next time we will just order it well done:

    Anna P.

    It was a cute and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a group dinner in the evening. There were 9 in our party and they were more than able to accommodate us. The service was a little slow and inattentive throughout the night. For example, we had three pitchers of water on the table that ran out and we were unable to get more for a considerable amount of time as no one came to check up on our table until the food was ready to be served. Then, we had long since finished our meal but waited a considerable amount of time for the check to be brought out. Fortunately, we were in no rush and so it didn't become a huge issue. It was just weird because the restaurant was not extremely busy and hectic on this particular Sunday night. I've worked in fast paced restaurants as a waitress and so maybe the importance of checking on your tables throughout their dining experience has just been drilled into my subconscious too much! The food was very delicious though and worth the visit. You can tell how fresh the pasta is and the serving sizes were very generous! We were all shocked at how many ravioli our friend got on her plate. Sometimes you go to an Italian restaurant and get maybe four ravioli and that's it! Our whole party was satisfied with the food and I didn't feel disgustingly full afterwards either. It's very much an enjoyable and lowkey spot for good Italian food in the area. Happy eating:) Side note: I want to also mention that they have a little menu for your furry friends and I think that is absolutely adorable!!

    Scarlett S.

    Cute restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, which was the main reason we came. We didn't have reservations and were seated at the bar, even though several outdoor tables sat empty the entire time we were there - a bit disappointing since we had our dog with us. Service was friendly but slow, and the food was decent, just not super memorable. Overall, it's a nice spot to check out if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. insalate di cesare (small) 4/5 pizza margherita burrata 3/5

    Last week we hosted a rehearsal dinner at Piazza 1909, and it could not have been a better experience! The event for 34 people was held in the private space in the back of the restaurant, and working closely with Roberta, one of the owners, was so easy. The menu choices provided were vast and our meal was delicious! We were able to bring in some decorations to personalize the evening, and the individuals (Albie and Nicholas) who served our group were very communicative and focused on making sure everything ran smoothly. This family restaurant should be on your list whether you are looking for a group event or a dinner for two! Thank you again to everyone at Piazza 1909 for making our rehearsal dinner such a special evening!

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    Drew N.

    Mangiare!! First time at Piazza 1909 and will definitely be back. Had reservations for 10 at 5:30pm on a Saturday night and were promptly seated as we arrived. The hostess was a friendly and polite young lady. Our waiter was equally friendly with an accent that let you know this was going to be authentic Italian food. Apparently many ingredients are imported from Italy, making their dishes incredibly tasty. Started off with baskets of fresh focaccia bread and sauce, both were amazing. The pasta was very light not leaving overly fool. And the ragout, forgeta bout' it!! Delicious! Pizzas were substantial enough for two to share. The dining areas were clean with ample seating at tables for 2,4 or big parties. I can't say enough about "Piazza 1909" so give it a try. I'm sure you will be equally impressed as I was.

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    Ask the Community - Piazza 1909

    How is parking like for big parties (~10 ppl)?

    There is a parking garage very close to the restaurant. If your guests are staying in La Jolla, there is also a good chance they can walk to the restaurant.

    Is there a bar to sit at and dine?

    Yes!

    Can we bring our own wine? What"s the corkage fee?

    Yes!! The corkage fee is $25! The best Italian restaurant ever!!

    Do they offer any pizza options that are organic, vegan and gluten free?

    YES on gluten free! YES on vegan. Organic? Who knows?

    Can we bring/provide our own (birthday) cake for a birthday celebration?

    definitely

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    Bencotto Italian Kitchen - Lamb Ragu pasta

    Bencotto Italian Kitchen

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    10.3 miLittle Italy
    $$

    Bencotto was an outstanding fine dining Italian experience at a reasonable price. I had the cheese…read morewheel pasta and it was of an extremely high quality. On top of that they allowed me to take a video of them mixing my noodles and chicken in the cheese wheel itself which I thought was a nice touch. Additionally they had a large selection of bottled Italian beers as well as wine. The service was fantastic and so was the ambiance which was less Tuscan and more modern with some references to Italy which I appreciated

    On a Monday evening in San Diego, we stopped by Bencotto Italian Kitchen for dinner. Located in…read moreLittle Italy, I was surprised by how busy this part of town is. Restaurants and bars filled to the brim. Lack of street parking availability. With that being said, after circling around for a while, I found a free parking spot on the street five minutes away by foot. Ambiance (4/5): While Bencotto has a nice interior, I went with some al fresco dining on their front patio. There are 20 or so seats available right off the street, so it's not a large patio by any means, but it's nice. The weather was a little chilly by San Diego standards, so they had some heaters out there. It always reminds me of Europe when I'm dining al fresco. Service (3/5): A little slow at times, but overall, pretty good. My waiter was friendly, he just could have stopped by a little quicker. Still solid though. Drinks (4/5): They have a nice selection of wine. I ended up rolling with an Italian beer I had never had before instead. It was a lager and they served it with a chilled glass which is always a nice touch. Food (4/5): The reason I came delivered. Their most popular entree is pasta cooked in a cheese wheel. The pasta is in a creamy truffle sauce with mushrooms. No protein but you can add some for an additional charge. I added grilled chicken. What's awesome about this dish is that they cook it for you inside by the hostess stand. So you can go there and see it happening. My server didn't give me a heads-up (shame on him) but luckily, someone at a table close to me did after me, so I joined to see their food being prepared. I also ordered the gnocco frito which is puffy fried bread. You get four pieces and I had never had this type of Italian bread. Not amazing, but it complemented the pasta well. All of their pasta is made in house and you can taste the difference. The cheese wheel pasta was absolutely delicious. I was pumped to cross this bucket list item off my list.

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    Rusticucina

    Rusticucina

    4.6(1.6k reviews)
    10.0 miNorth Park
    $$$
    Happy hour specials
    Locally owned & operated

    We had dinner here the other night (compliments of my sister as a birthday gift). Neither of us had…read morebeen here before and we were excited to try out a new venue. One thing we learned: if you decide to make a reservation here, especially on a weekend night, arrive early to accommodate the time it takes to find parking. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, it's street parking-only and space is tough to come by. We circled around for at least 15 minutes before securing a spot and wound up a little over 20 minutes late for our reservation. Thankfully, we still had a table set up and waiting for us. It was very busy when we walked in, it appeared as though the restaurant was near-capacity. The restaurant has a nice, rustic charm to it, but I'll admit some of the charm is taken away by the crowd of noisy people. The restaurant space is small with as many tables and chairs that can possibly fit, which inevitably means tables are very close to one another. It would help if the restaurant acquired a much larger space, or if it got rid of maybe 30% of the tables/chairs so that seating could be more spaced-out. Service was initially slow, but understandable considering the completely packed venue. Our servers were incredibly friendly and provided exceptional service. They were patient and informative in answering our questions (particularly about the "cheese wheel"). We ordered the house specialty bread with 3 different spreads as an appetizer, the lamb shank was my date's entree choice while I ordered the pappardelle pasta with short rib. The bread was truly excellent, we both devoured it. My dish was also excellent, the short rib was very rich and flavorful and the pasta was cooked well. I tasted my date's lamb dish, which I felt was bland compared to mine and I wasn't crazy about it. My date seemed to enjoy it, though. We were too full to order any dessert, so I can't speak for their desserts. The food I did try was mostly amazing. We will likely be back, although we might try coming on a Monday or Tuesday night to avoid the crowds and have an easier time with parking.

    Nathan was the BEST server ever. Had the most amazing time. Second time with him as our server and…read morecan't say enough good things. Love this restaurant and the people

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    Piacere Mio - South Park - Calamari

    Piacere Mio - South Park

    4.5(2.3k reviews)
    11.7 miSouth Park
    $$

    This is my favorite resturant okay I said it. Great times here, what a great vibes…read more What Great staff here, so happy & kind too they are amazing here! I had pasta Orecchiette We raviolis with crab and shrimp Chicken parmigiana And a smoked mozzarella ravioli with eggplant Di Melazame everything was delicious And we had Caprese to start with a large heirloom Tomato slices the was so tasty too We all enjoy every bite until we couldn't And they bought out a dessert Nutella cheesecake That was sweet of them Plus tiramisu we ordered It was funny there was 2 ladies celebrating by our table their birthday's too same day also It was a perfect birthday

    A cute and charming little restaurant in a really fun neighborhood. They started with a basket of…read morebread, but honestly, it tasted like it came out of a package from the market. Would've been better if it was at least heated. I then had the Caesar salad and it was excellent. I've had many many many Caesar salad salads in my day and this one ranked right up there. The Romaine was in large pieces so I definitely needed to cut it before eating. The dressing was very tasty and they are very generous with the cheese. I moved on to the papperdelle Primavera with shrimp and it was very, very good and a large portion. It came out nice and hot. The sauce could've been a little more flavorful, but it was good nonetheless the shrimp were a little on the small side. We decided not to have dessert. I found the price is very reasonable and there is street parking in the area and a large Target parking lot across the street.

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    Cucina Urbana - Mushroom goat cheese pizza and short rib pappardelle

    Cucina Urbana

    4.4(4.9k reviews)
    10.2 miBanker's Hill
    $$$

    Our family would definitely go back to this spot the next time we are in San Diego! Kid friendly…read morewhich is so perfect when you and your spouse want to enjoy a more sophisticated meal and not have the usual burger and fries that the kiddos usually want, although I'm sure they do have if that's what you are wanting and I am pretty sure that the burger would be amazing too! Ambiance was great with good vibes. Grilled octopus was so delish we had to order two because our kids (5 & 7) ate up the first plate all to themselves. Italian chopped salad, Butternut squash ravioli, and goat cheese mushroom pizza were all so good! Kiddos both enjoyed their own pepperoni pizza. Oh, and can't forget to mention that we also enjoyed our cocktails. Can't go wrong with the pitted martini and the Mezcal cocktail. Making me hungry just telling you about it! Yum!!

    Large, inviting, high ceiling, dark dining space that always seems to be busy. Came here to try…read morebecause it's Michelin bib gourmand. roasted delicata squash + farro salad: deep fried delicata squash blossoms stuffed with goat cheese and served with a cilantro salsa verde. This was the most unique thing we ate and quite good. red wine short rib mafaldine (short rib pasta): this dish is kind of a mess and there's a lot of things going on. I like short rib, but I think it would taste better not in this pasta. Nothing stood out. roasted half chicken fra diavolo: a well done dish cooked to perfection. Flavorful but chicken can only be so good. Service was excellent and very attentive.

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    Parma Cucina Italiana - Lasagna

    Parma Cucina Italiana

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    9.4 miHillcrest
    $$

    While visiting from out of town, we decided to spend Mother's Day at this amazing place, and it…read morehonestly felt like we were back in Italy. We were greeted with warm smiles from every employee, asked which open table we preferred, and the staff did everything they could to make us feel like weekly regulars. I loved seeing the hugs they gave their regulars, and I completely understand why people keep coming back week after week. My definition of a great restaurant is simple: great service -- attentive, anticipates needs, and does everything possible to take care of guests -- plus solid food and drinks. This place was a home run, and we will definitely be back when we are in town. We started with the artichoke, and everyone loved it, even our kids. We ordered the chicken parm 10/10, bolognese 10/10, spaghetti with meatballs 9/10, and Pappardelle Al Brasato 7/10. With the brasato, there were a few questionable pieces of meat/fat, but overall it was still a solid dish. The highlight of the meal was the tiramisu. Damn -- it was light, airy, and full of flavor. It wasn't heavy, nothing was dry, and all four of us dug in and devoured every last bite. Loved the place, loved the service, and loved the food.

    We died for the first time with Parma Cucina Italiano for Valentine's Day…read more They had a nice price fix menu that you can choose from. We loved Barbara our waitress. She had a lot of great energy and excellent recommendations.. We started with the artichokes in Lemon for our appetizer. It was tender and flavorful. For the pasta , we had the boar Papperadella Ragu, which we really liked a lot and we had the squid ink pasta with seafood, which had a really light sauce that wasn't fond of. I have squid ink pasta with a lobster reduction sauce elsewhere which I prefer. We also had the brasata as a main course which went well with the paparedelli.... A few glasses of wine and the profiteroles with Nutella were a wonderful finale for the meal. I would love to try their fish some other night. The ambience is charming, but the restaurant is quite small and it was packed on valentines so it was a little hard to get around the tables. We will be back.

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