Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Diego
  4. San Diego
  5. Bay Park
La Pastaia, San Diego, CA

La Pastaia

4.3
4.3
338 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Danilo Gagliano

What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Pastaia shines with its "amazing food" and "wonderful service," making it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers. Guests rave about the "authentic Italian" experience, with dishes like short rib tortellini and risotto receiving high praise. The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and attentive staff create a delightful dining experience.

338 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Most staff was very rude, impatient, and unprofessional. My party and I felt uncomfortable asking more questions about menu items. Waiter was obviously annoyed and rude to my party. At one point waiter snatched menu from parties members hands and threw menus on side table. Floor was very dirty

    Is this helpful?

  2. jessica

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great evening every time i come here. The service is great and the food is always on point.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jill

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pizza and chicken parmesean. Genenerous salad.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Sarah

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, we were seated quickly. Staff was very attentive.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kelly

    Hawaii2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Oysters were not fresh, we had to send them back because they were inedible.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Janey

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and loved our waiter. He was so nice and accommodating. Will be back if ever back in town.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Eliomar

    Atlantic City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was great servers were super friendly food was fantastic they messed up on one app but it was super busy and the mess up actually being super good and it’s my favorite appetizer now overall would definitely recommend and it’s pretty cheap

    Is this helpful?

  8. Shashank

    Tahoe2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food overall. But was disappointed with how the Tiramisu tasted. Could have been better.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Angelo

    San Diego3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Me and my girlfriend went here on valentines day, the service was rushed it felt as if they were trying to push us out the door as soon as we sat down, food was sub par and not worth the price you were paying, the pasta was lukewarm drenched in mediocre sauce and the shrimp wasn’t even de-shelled, the ribeye steak ordered medium rare came out chewy and tough, the risotto it came with was bland, 0 flavor, the meatball appetizer tasted like store bought frozen food, the crab cake was sub par at best, you were only given one, the highlight of our dinner was the caesar salad which was actually pretty good

    Is this helpful?

  10. Julia

    San Francisco7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They had a special menu for Valentine’s Day, the restaurant was very busy. Service was a little slow because of how busy they were. The food was pretty good, specialty cocktails were very good. The table was wobbly, we sat on the patio and it was pretty cold they could do a better job of heating the patio. Over it was a nice evening.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

La Pastaia is rated 4.3 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for La Pastaia

3055 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Danilo Gagliano
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo