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Bernini's Bistro & Bar, San Diego, CA

Bernini's Bistro & Bar

4.8 (671)
$30 and under
Italian
7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Bernini’s Bistro & Bar has been the local's favorite in La Jolla for the past 24 years. We offer a wide variety of entrees at very affordable prices that will please all guests. Try one of our homemade organic pasta, wood-fired pizza, or seafood dishes. We offer Happy Hour 5 days a week Sunday-Thursday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For reservations of parties larger than 12 please contact Reyhan at (858) 337-5227.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Diaz Perez
  • Private party facilities
    We have a semi-private room for up to 24 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Pearl
  • Parking details
    We have some parking available in the back of the restaurant and plenty of street parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 671 people are saying

Bernini's Bistro & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bernini's Bistro & Bar in La Jolla offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Known for its cozy ambiance and homemade bread and pasta, the restaurant is a local favorite with "great value." Diners appreciate the "charming atmosphere" and consistently excellent service, making it a repeat choice for many.
671 Reviews
  1. Linda

    Orange County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Needed a place close to the Comedy Store and this fit the bill. My friend had the ahi salad which was delicious and I had the mussels that were large and great. The mussels were served in a lovely tomatoe broth along with a lg amount of fries. Instead of fries, it would have been nice to have a tasty, crusty bread to sop up and fully enjoy the tomatoe broth- you can get fries anywhere 😬. It was lovely to sit outside and the service was top Notch and friendly

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  2. jan

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dinner had by all. Service by Tony was exceptional. Wonderful food, and special evening.

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  3. Roberta

    San Diego44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Berninis a hidden gem in La Jolla. All us locals know about it and I personally would like to keep it that way. The owner is a lovely lady who has a wonderful, friendly manner and never hesitates to say hello. The food is consistently delicious. The table servers are friendly. We always enjoy our dining experience.

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  4. John VIP

    San Diego27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a pleasant experience at Bernini's Bistro.

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  5. Andrea

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Good food and price was as would usually expect. Great hamburger and pizza.

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  6. Julie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. They make all their own bread and pasta

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  7. Wendy VIP

    San Diego98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service was excellent. This is a great find for a fun night.

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  8. Doug

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance, good service. Will definitely return. B

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  9. peter VIP

    San Diego34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service with delicious food. I have been going there for many years, and the service and food have not changed; they both remain fantastic. Great value for food and service in the heart of La Jolla.

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  10. Joe

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and exceptional service. The seafood cioppino was outstanding. Also had the chicken Milanese which was also a hit. Excellent ambiance and the servers went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience.

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FAQs

Bernini's Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-5013.

Bernini's Bistro & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 671 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
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7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pearl
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have some parking available in the back of the restaurant and plenty of street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Diaz Perez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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