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Piatti - La Jolla, La Jolla, CA

Piatti - La Jolla

4.7
4.7
5057 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-1589
  • Website
    https://lajolla.piatti.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pepe Ccapatinta
  • Catering
    Piatti offers catering for parties of 40 or less.
  • Private party facilities
    Piatti is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions and corporate events. We offer several menus at different price points, as well as an extensive wine list to complement your menu selections. Piatti features several areas for your banquet needs.We offer a variety of event locations, including Indoor Banquet Space and two outdoor Patios.
  • Location
    2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,057 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Piatti - La Jolla offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing service" and a "romantic patio setting." Guests love the "fresh pasta," extensive drink menu, and accommodating staff. The outdoor courtyard, illuminated by string lights, provides a "magical ambiance." Consistently praised for "delicious food" and attentive service, Piatti is a La Jolla favorite for special celebrations.

5,057 Reviews

  1. Sandy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience!! I took my parents here when they came to visit. We had a wonderful time. Service was excellent.

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  2. ignacio

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy lento el servicio se les Olvidó las bebidas y al final se olvidó servir los cafés estuvimos recordándoles para que nos atendieran

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  3. Jeff

    VIP

    San Diego

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorites in La Kolla near the shores. Always great service and very good food.

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  4. Sam

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The lasagna which was brought to one of us was burnt and not edible. The waiter had another one made which was good.

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  5. Katherine

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Piatti. The food is delicious, the ambiance very nice and the service is great. The have the best Spumoni I have ever tasted.

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  6. Julie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal with friends from out of town. Everything was fantastic!

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  7. Karl Fleming

    VIP

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian restaurant for more than 40 years. We like the seafood linguine and veal piccata the best.

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  8. Poonam

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and the staff was friendly. It made us feel special and welcome!! will return.

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  9. Fletcher

    VIP

    San Diego

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I have been here several times before and everything has always been excellent. This time, we had the Christmas "Seven Fishes" prix fixe and were, frankly, disappointed. Only one thing was truly excellent, and that was the bread service - the fresh-baked bread was very, very good, and the dip was superb. They mixed the herbs and a lot of garlic with the balsamic vinegar first and then added olive oil. It was delicious. For the first course, we were expecting that the sturgeon would be cold smoked, but it was hot-smoked and barely had any smoke flavor. Otherwise, it was nicely garnished with capers, arugula, lemon, and EVOO. Caesar salad was good, but not so good as to grab your attention. For mains, we tried both offerings. The linguini with seafood and red sauce was too hot to eat at first, and the pasta was slightly overcooked. The seafood was, fortunately, not overcooked, but the dish just didn't come together or stand out. Shrimp risotto was cooked just right, but again, was not outstanding. Neither met the standard we've come to expect at this restaurant. Tiramisu dessert was a lighter version of this classic, but the custard sauce was thin, and the ladyfingers seemed to have been oversoaked in American coffee rather than expresso. The overall effect was pretty much watery. WE REALLY APPRECIATE THAT THE ONLY SOUNDS WERE PEOPLE TALKING, AND THERE WAS NO CRASHING, WHINING "MUSIC".

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sorry to say, Piatti has changed a bit. I've been going there for 14 years and my favorite dish is their orecchiette with sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus. It's changed from what it was...now it's got spinach in it, no asparagus, and smaller portions. Still good flavor though. And they charge for the bread they serve, who does that? So if you have two portions, you're charged $24. So just be prepared to pay for everything that hits your table.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Piatti - La Jolla does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Piatti - La Jolla also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-1589.

Piatti - La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 5057 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Piatti - La Jolla

2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    La Jolla Shores Drive
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pepe Ccapatinta
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://lajolla.piatti.com/
  • Phone number
    (858) 454-1589
  • Catering
    Piatti offers catering for parties of 40 or less.
  • Private party facilities
    Piatti is the ideal venue for private parties, receptions and corporate events. We offer several menus at different price points, as well as an extensive wine list to complement your menu selections. Piatti features several areas for your banquet needs.We offer a variety of event locations, including Indoor Banquet Space and two outdoor Patios.

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