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Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Whether you’re planning a party or a meeting, enjoy the attentive service and personalized touches that take the average private dining experience to the next level with Whisknladle Hospitality. With four restaurants to choose from & a wide selection of menu options, the possibilities are endless. Email events@wnlhosp.com for more info.
Saison "Wayan" | Birreria Baladin | Piedmont 5.8%$14.00
hazy, spice, fresh pepper
Non-Alcoholic German Lager | Erdinger | Germany$7.00
lemon, grass, malts
Hard Seltzer | High Noon | California 4.5%$7.00
peach
Analcolica
Pressato$8.00
fresh grapefruit, thyme, ginger - served on ice in a wine glass
Italian Sodas$8.00
Birreria Baladin | Piedmont. Mela Zen- Apple and Ginger; Agrumata – Citrus and Bergamot
What 2,138 people are saying
Catania reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Catania in La Jolla offers a delightful dining experience with its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "unique dishes" and "authentic Italian cuisine," the restaurant provides a "fantastic ambiance" perfect for special occasions. Highlights include the duck sugo orecchiette, crispy octopus, and stunning ocean views.
2,138 Reviews
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sonya
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This place is amazing. The food the service the ambiance. It’s unmatched.
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Thomas VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Catania never disappoints..it’s a gem in the La Jolla community. Creative menu, smooth attentive service, and amazing sunset views.
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Sandra VIP
Phoenix4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful Green salad with pistachios and meyer lemon dressing. YUMMMY! and the lamb meatballs are outstanding too. Great view if you get the right table. WE did!
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DenaB
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was great, except for the squid ink pasta. A little too heavy, with some vegetable (broccoli?) in it and a little too vinegary tasting. Pizza focaccia, duck crostini, green salad, and branzino were outstanding as usual.
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Omid
Jacksonville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Catania. The service was outstanding and couldn’t have been better. The food was amazing. One of our all time favorite places. We will be back!
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John VIP
Orange County3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent in every aspect.
Unique dishes.
Not your run of the mill Italian restaurant.
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Johnny VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Must visit Italian restaurant in La Jolla. Food was perfect. Best branzino I have ever had. Authentic Italian food and every dish was exquisite! Service was prompt and on point from custom printed menu for my friends’ birthday to complimentary desert. Excellent place.
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Andrew VIP
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 3
Lovely restaurant and excellent food.
Not cheap, but worth it. Will return
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Hung
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Kevin was our server today and he was great and very attentive we enjoyed our meal with our kids.
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Shanni VIP
Las Vegas12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambience!!! Fantastic wait staff!! All around a-plus!
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FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Catania using the Order Online button.
Catania is rated 4.8 stars by 2138 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Whether you’re planning a party or a meeting, enjoy the attentive service and personalized touches that take the average private dining experience to the next level with Whisknladle Hospitality. With four restaurants to choose from & a wide selection of menu options, the possibilities are endless. Email events@wnlhosp.com for more info.