Piatti - La Jolla

Name: Piatti - La Jolla
Address: 2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA, United States, 92037
Telephone: (858) 454-1589
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

5150 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
La Jolla Shores Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch & Bouqets
May 11, 2025 only
Mother's Day in Sunday May 11th. We will be offering brunch 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. All mom's in attendance during our brunch hours will receive flowers from Piatti.

Ciabatta demi-loaf$6.00
piatti‬‭ dipping oil
Warm Olives$12.00
herbs, citrus, chili flakes, almonds GF
Herbed cauliflower cakes$15.00
roasted pepper aioli, arugula
Beef Carpaccio$19.00
arugula, evoo, lemon, capers, grana padano GF
Fried town dock calamari$24.00
shrimp, asparagus, shaved‬‭ fennel, calabrian chili aioli
Bruschetta$16.00
sauteed mushrooms, goat cheese, thyme, toasted garlic
PEI mussels$23.00
crushed san marzano tomatoes, garlic, ‬‭butter, fennel pollen, grilled bread‬ ‭GF

INSALATE

Caesar$16.00
garlic anchovy dressing, grana padano, croutons GF
Grilled hearts of romaine$19.00
prosciutto, hazelnut vinaigrette GF
Endive, arugula, treviso, beets$19.00
lemon vinaigrette, grana padano GF
Gem lettuce$19.00
candied walnuts, bosc pear, celery, gorgonzola dressing
Mesclun Salad$21.00
mesclun, warm roasted brussel sprouts, crispy prosciutto, shaved grana padano, balsamic dressing

PIZZE

Margherita$22.00
san marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil
Ham Pizza$25.00
nueske's shaved smoked ham, crimini mushrooms, herbs, fiori di latte, san marzano sauce
Hot salami$27.00
house-made italian sausage, applewood‬‭ smoked bacon, san marzano tomato sauce, oregano, fior di latte mozzarella
Vegan Pizza$26.00
roasted brussel sprouts, kennebec potatoes, basil, plant based mozzarella, balsamic essence

SECONDI

Lemon herb half jidori chicken$36.00
garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, herb roasting jus GF
Grilled jidori chicken breast$37.00
roasted corn, caramelized baby carrots
Veal Piccata$39.00
lemon-caper butter sauce, sauteed spinach, mushroom risotto cakes GF
Grilled wild isle salmon$46.00
mixed vegetables, roasted potatoes, lemon aïoli
Grilled ribeye$49.00
roasted rosemary potatoes, steamed broccoli GF
Meatloaf$35.00
meatloaf, mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans

CONTORNI

Sauteed spinach$9.00
Vegetable medley$9.00
Steamed Broccoli$9.00
Roasted -or- Mashed Potatoes$9.00

HOMEMADE PASTA

Lasagna$27.00
meat ragu, mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiano-reggiano
Cannelloni$28.00
braised short rib, mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, salsa rosso
Rotolo$24.00
wild mushrooms, spinach, ricotta,‬ porcini mushroom cream sauce
Pappardelle$33.00
saffron, shrimp, tomatoes, white wine, chili flakes, garlic, arugula, lemon
Ravioli$23.00
spinach, basil, ricotta, lemon cream or tomato sauce. both sauces $27
Ravioli di Zucca$26.00
house made sage pasta filled with roasted butternut squash, parmigiano reggiano, walnut sage cream sauce

OTHER FAVORITE PASTAS

Orecchiette $26.00
chicken, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, gorgonzola cream sauce
Cavatappi $26.00
housemade italian sausage, mushrooms, spinach, tomato sauce, parmigiano
Spaghetti$26.00
veal & pork meatballs, parmesan, crushed tomato sauce
Linguine $35.00
mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, fresh fish, crushed tomato sugo
Penne $27.00
bolognese, grana padano
Fusilloni$26.00
roasted cauliflower, red pepper, onion, garlic, basil, casteveltrano olives, fennel pollen, shaved parmigiano reggiano

COCKTAILS

Piatti Spritz$18.00
aperol, prosecco, grapefruit bitters sparkling rose
Nocino Old Fashioned$18.00
bourbon, il mallo nocino (green‬ walnut), orange, aromatic bitters
Puccini Punch$18.00
white rum, averna amaro, limoncello, aperol, lemon
Paloma Italiana$18.00
tequila, mezcal, aperol, sparkling rose, grapefruit, lemon, peychaud's
Negroni Classico$18.00
gin, campari, macchia rossa

AMARO

Amara$16.00
made in sicily from blood oranges, slight bitterness
Il Mallo Nocino$15.00
green walnut, cinnamon, clove, coriander
Fred Jerbis$16.00
herbal, balanced & delicate, pleasant bitter touch
Averna$12.00
spicy & herbal with caramel, anise, citrus & honey
Sirene Rosso$15.00
rose, coriander, red currant, gentian
Chiot$16.00
mint, thyme, juniper, yarrow, genepy, caraway, wormwood

DRAFT BEER

Westbrew$10.00
mosaic surfer pale ale
Karl Strauss$10.00
windansea wheat
Menabrea$10.00
Lager
Eppig$10.00
10:45 to Denver ipa

BOTTLED BEER

Budweiser$7.00
Bud Light$7.00
Ayinger$10.00
bavarian pilsner
RationAle$8.00
mexican lager NA

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Berry Lemonade$8.00
house-made lemonade, berries
Cucumber Cooler$8.00
fresh muddled cucumber, lemon-lime soda, sparkling water
Italian Soda$8.00
blackberry, peach or lavender
San Pellegrino Sanbitter$10.00
non-alcoholic aperitivo

SPARKLING

Andreola
prosecco di valdobbiadene 'dirupo' brut, veneto, it
Carpene Malvolti
prosecco rosé brut, veneto, italy
Domaine Carneros
brut, napa valley
Charles Heidsieck
champagne brut reserve, champagne, fr
Taittinger
champagne brut, reims, fr 375 ml

ITALIAN WHITE AND ROSE

Le Fraghe
rose (corvina, rondinella), rondon, venet
Trimbach
pinot blanc, alsace controlee, france
Benvolio
pinot grigio, friuli-venezia giulia
Erste+Neue
pinot grigio, südtirol-alto adige
Villa Matilde
falanghina, campania, italy
Mancini
vermentino di gallura, sardinia
Santa Cristina
orvieto, umbria, orvieto
De Vescovi Ulzbach
sauvignon blanc, valle di non trentino
Ciro Biondi
etna bianco outis, sicily
Sul Vulcano
carricante, sicily
Tenuta di Salviano
grechetto, viognier, umbria
Le Brunchie
unoaked chardonnay, tuscany

DOMESTIC WHITES & ROSE

The Tortured Artist
albarino, edna valley
Honig
sauvignon blanc, napa valley
Piatti Private Label‬
sauvignon blanc, rutherford
Malk
sauvignon blanc, napa valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle
riesling, columbia valley
MacRostie
chardonnay, sonoma coast
Piatti Private Label‬
chardonnay, rutherford

ITALIAN RED

Burdi
primitivo, puglia
Masciarelli
montepulciano d'abruzzo, abruzzo
Feudo Maccari Saia
nero d'avola, sicily
Oddero
barbera d'alba superiore, piedmont
Allegrini
corvina, merlot sangiovese blend, venato
Nozzole
chianti classico riserva, tuscany
Borgonero
super tuscan (sangiovese/cabernet), tuscany
Yantra
tuscan blend (cabernet sauvignon/merlot), tuscany
Caves de Donnas
nebbiolo, valle d'aoste
Le Cinciole
chianti classico (sangiovese), tuscany
Tommasi
Amarone, valpolicella classico
Michele Chiarlo Reyna
barbaresco, piedmont
Scarpa
Barbaresco Tettineive, piedmont
Scarzello
barolo, langhe

DOMESTIC RED

Carmel Road
pinot noir, monterey
Stoller Estates
pinot noir, willamette valley
Bernardus
pinot noir, santa lucia highlands
Migration by Duckhorn
pinot noir, sonoma coast
Piatti Private Label‬
merlot, rutherford
Wild Child
syrah, los olivos
Double Dutch
zinfandel, paso robles
Liberty School
cabernet sauvignon, paso robles
The Critic
cabernet sauvignon, napa valley
Piatti Private Label‬
cabernet sauvignon, rutherford
Bodyguard by Daou
petit petite, paso robles
Sequentis by Daou
merlot, paso robles
Malk
cabernet sauvignon, stag's leap district, napa valley
Tablas Creek
red rhone blend, patelin de tablas, paso robles

What 5,150 people are saying

Piatti - La Jolla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piatti - La Jolla offers a "magical setting" with a beautiful courtyard and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "homemade pasta," "delicious" food, and "superb service." Regulars appreciate the "special touches" for occasions and the consistent quality over the years. With its cozy charm, Piatti ensures a memorable dining experience.

5,150 Reviews

D
Dale
Orange County36 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming to La Jolla and sitting at one of your comfortable table and chairs looking out at the fabulous old tree and pretending to be in Italy. Our pizza was an A+ and the Misto salad was delicious with lemon vinaigrette dressing. Ivan our server was friendly and very helpful and lots of fun. He is the best! Thank you for continuing to be a great place to enjoy a meal with family and friends 😋
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Vicki
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent food! Love their servers. Don’t miss the osso bucco!
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Jad VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We’ve been loyal Piatti customers for 8 years, but after tonight’s experience, we’re seriously reconsidering. We asked our server, Cezar, to make sure the chicken dish was cooked well done — yet it still came undercooked. When we raised the issue, we were told by the chef (through the server) that it was “fine,” disregarding our clear request and preference. When the manager, Alberto, came over, instead of fixing the issue, he suggested we should order something else next time — a disappointing response for regular customers. After that, service completely fell apart: we waited almost 20 minutes for water while our server deliberately ignored us. The manager later comped a couple of items, but the damage was done. Piatti’s service quality and customer care have declined significantly, and sadly, we no longer feel like valued guests.
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Carolyn
San Diego11 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Piatti has always been a favorite spot for our family, and it had been a while since our last visit. We were happy to find that the food was still delicious. The service, however, was atrocious. Our server didn’t approach our table for 25 minutes after we were seated. No greeting, no drink order, just showed up to get the dinner order. When we asked for Piatti’s famous bread and garlic oil, she failed to mention that they now charge for bread. So disappointing. By the time the salads arrived, all drinks were empty. The server never acknowledged this at all. We had to flag her down to ask for a refill. The busser came by and randomly removed unused flatware without replacing it, so when the entrees arrived we couldn’t eat. The service was so slow that eventually we had empty drinks again. It was not even a particularly busy night. While the food was wonderful, I can’t see returning to Piatti nor would I recommend them to anyone until they address their customer service issues.
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Marsha VIP
San Diego13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is always good. Our server Kate was awesome!
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Dave
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and even better food. We let them know we were celebrating two birthdays and they reached out for their names. The menu had been printed with their names on top, it was such a pleasant surprise and fun for the table.
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Thai
San Diego8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took one of my dearest friends here for her birthday. She had never been and loved it! We had wonderful service and also bought the dipping sauce to take home.
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Crisandra Jade
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I chose to have a nice little dinner out and I’m so glad I chose Piatti. The Demi-loaf is something I’d happily eat on its own, but the ravioli with lemon cream sauce was absolutely fabulous! For those who love the sourness and flavor of lemons- this is the dish for you! I plan to go back and keep making my way through their menu.
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Deborah VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing meal. Homemade pasta and a perfect sauce.
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Neeta
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Piatti-La Jolla never lets you down. The food was outstanding. We sat outdoors under the beautiful tree- we did not feel rushed . The service was outstanding and food was delicious.
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FAQs

Piatti - La Jolla offers 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 5150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Experiences are available.

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–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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.

Featured in

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Piatti - La Jolla

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Diego Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Mother's Day Brunch & Bouqets

ANTIPASTI‬

Ciabatta demi-loaf$6.00

Warm Olives$12.00

Herbed cauliflower cakes$15.00

Beef Carpaccio$19.00

Fried town dock calamari$24.00

Bruschetta$16.00

PEI mussels$23.00

INSALATE

Caesar$16.00

Grilled hearts of romaine$19.00

Endive, arugula, treviso, beets$19.00

Gem lettuce$19.00

Mesclun Salad$21.00

PIZZE

Margherita$22.00

Ham Pizza$25.00

Hot salami$27.00

Vegan Pizza$26.00

SECONDI

Lemon herb half jidori chicken$36.00

Grilled jidori chicken breast$37.00

Veal Piccata$39.00

Grilled wild isle salmon$46.00

Grilled ribeye$49.00

Meatloaf$35.00

CONTORNI

Sauteed spinach$9.00

Vegetable medley$9.00

Steamed Broccoli$9.00

Roasted -or- Mashed Potatoes$9.00

HOMEMADE PASTA

Lasagna$27.00

Cannelloni$28.00

Rotolo$24.00

Pappardelle$33.00

Ravioli$23.00

Ravioli di Zucca$26.00

OTHER FAVORITE PASTAS

Orecchiette $26.00

Cavatappi $26.00

Spaghetti$26.00

Linguine $35.00

Penne $27.00

Fusilloni$26.00

COCKTAILS

Piatti Spritz$18.00

Nocino Old Fashioned$18.00

Puccini Punch$18.00

Paloma Italiana$18.00

Negroni Classico$18.00

AMARO

Amara$16.00

Il Mallo Nocino$15.00

Fred Jerbis$16.00

Averna$12.00

Sirene Rosso$15.00

Chiot$16.00

DRAFT BEER

Westbrew$10.00

Karl Strauss$10.00

Menabrea$10.00

Eppig$10.00

BOTTLED BEER

Budweiser$7.00

Bud Light$7.00

Ayinger$10.00

RationAle$8.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Berry Lemonade$8.00

Cucumber Cooler$8.00

Italian Soda$8.00

San Pellegrino Sanbitter$10.00