Bernini's Bistro

Name: Bernini's Bistro
Address: 7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92037-4839
Telephone: (858) 454-5013
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

301 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Bernini’s Bistro 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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 454-5013

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-5013
Website
http://www.berninisbistro.com/
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.
Private party contact
Reyhan: (858) 337-5227

Location
7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839
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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 301 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Great for outdoor dining
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Bhk1
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends Birthday
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly staff, nice ambiance.
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Bubbie1
Denver
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent food and service. Pizza our favorite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pizza was so good! Service was on point and fun.
R
Ragcy26
San Diego
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food like homecooked by grandma. Outstanding service by Dillon.
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Ragcy26
San Diego
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food like homecook by Grandma. Outstanding service.
JS
JohnS
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, drinks, appetizers. We will go again.
c
coyote66
San Diego
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was good but the chef salad was under par and the soup wasn’t hot 🥵
MB
MoreyB
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bernini's is our favorite restaurant in the La Jolla Village. Excellent food that is reasonably priced. I love their chicken parmesan, their signature hamburger, their pizzas and always interesting specials. Lots of choices, all beautifully prepared.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
A member of our party has a tree nut allergy and we asked the waitress that no tree nuts be put on their plate. We told her we would order food that was tree nut-free regardless. The waitress told us the chef does not like serving people with allergies! We had no idea what that meant, but we ended up being able to order our meal. I’m not sure if the chef held back on seasoning as well as tree nuts, but for the most part the food was bland and lacking seasoning and flavor. Overall, it was plain insulting that we were made to feel not welcome because we had a child with a food allergy (not their fault). Would not recommend or return
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place. Great venue. Awesome food. I love the vibe and the staff they were really nice!
L
Lewis
San Diego
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite La Jolla restaurant. Wonderful abiance. So friendly. Delicious food. Hard to beat!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food & service. Our favorite “go to” place for a nice dinner!
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FDinLN
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dining experience enhanced by wonderful, attentive, thoughtful service. We had the mussels and salmon; both were extremely well prepared and delicious. We sat outside and it was delightful. Highly recommend this restaurant, and we look forward to returning!
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kimberlyG
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cute place. The art work, decor, ambiance was great. Food was all delicious and the server was attentive not pushy. I will definitely be back. The beet salad was incredible- so fresh!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neighbor Hidden gems! Service was impeccable. We told our waitress we were short on time and and she brought us our food hot and delicious. My husband loves the Bolognese and it was very good and I had their muscles with fries and they were really tasty.. we sat outside on the patio and there are a lot of heaters so there's no reason to be cold. We had to get to theater at the Conrad and it was the perfect place for a absolutely delicious dinner . Everyone was very warm and courteous and of course, extremely friendly. We were very pleased with our whole experience at Bernini's. Also,need to mentioned the prices were very fair.
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yonena
San Diego
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the food was delicious--ink squid with shrimp and scallops. My friends did not make it due to traffic. I waited quite a while before ordering and did not feel it necessary to leave. The staff kept checking on me and when I finally ordered, the food came promptly.
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nickname
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. We've been coming here for years. Highly recommended.
NP
NikaleP
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service and charm! Excellent choice for my birthday dinner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with friends on the patio
DS
DarinS
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another amazing dinner. Always enjoy our dinners at your wonderful restaurant!!
c
coyote66
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bernini’s is always good, and is our favorite neighborhood eatery. It is a very good locals hangout.
J
Janet
San Diego
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Cute neighborhood restaurant that was conveniently located around the corner from The Comedy Store where we had tickets. The food was okay but nothing spectacular for the price. We ordered the brussel sprouts as an appetizer only to discover that the entree was also served with the same (which would have been nice to know when ordering), the walnut salad and the short rib. My husband said the short rib was good but has had better. Better luck next time!
HS
HeatherS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went there for my birthday and was very pleased with the servers and the food. I will definitely return to Berninis.
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Choux
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The server was great, the owner was friendly and charming and they brought an amazing mud pie to celebrate the birthday!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious calamari and pizza. Great food and experience every time I visit. Highly recommend.
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Brian
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our dinner at Berninis was excellent. The food came quickly and was delicious. The service was also friendly.
BG
BoeG
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food. Amazing servers. Great atmosphere. Out favorite La Jolla restaurant.
CA
CruzA
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been to Bernini’s several times now & it has never let us down. First time taking our close friends & they also loved it. Everything is always great! The service is always amazing & Tony is awesome!
J
Jult
San Diego
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love to go to my neighborhood eatery … service is excellent and food delish, not to mention great value! We’ve been around different restaurant in the village of La Jolla and most of them are a total rip-off , no wonder why they don’t last , unlike Berninis , which has been in the village for more than 10 years , I believe , lost count. Would love for them to open for breakfast and lunch, like they did before Covid .
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Tell
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bernini's is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is always fresh, perfectly seasoned and cooked! Love their Chef and waitstaff. There is plenty of outdoor seating as well.
BL
BeckyL
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a perfect restaurant before a show at the Baker-Baum and any time you are in the neighborhood. The staff are absolutely wonderful and the food is really delicious. Great wine list too.
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Doats
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
Service was great. Food not so
NN
NgaN
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Need courteous waitress. Very over priced and 20% auto tip is bit much for rude waitress
f
foodienews
Palm Springs
48 reviews
vip
1.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
How very disappointing to experience a very unfriendly response by the waiter after over 20 years of being loyal customers of this establishment. Open Table is listed as a partner to this restaurant. However, Berninis doesn't recognize them and does not honor the master card reward (real money not a coupon set up by Open Table. Calling Open Table to rectify the error was met with a flat out no by Bernini's. Why is Bernini's listed as a partner yet they refused to honor our documented paperwork. They wouldn't listen and simply refused. We made the reservation one week ago on Open Table. They were horrible about it. Embarrassing. Bernini's and Open Table should be publicized as liars, a fraud, and a place that customers should not dine. Sorry guys, you deserved this response.
CA
CruzA
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great overall experience! This was our fourth or fifth time here. Hasn’t disappointed once. Love Bernini’s!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinner with friends
BF
BrittanyF
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go to for date nights and special occasions. Our waiter always welcomes us with a smile and knows exactly the items I order. Love love love their food. The only Italian spot I’ll ever eat at.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Food wasn’t great
k
kellieh
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent gluten free pizza and pasta!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bernini's Bistro using the Order Online button. Bernini's Bistro also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bernini's Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-5013.

Bernini's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 301 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 454-5013

Other options

Order online

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–9:30 pm
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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.berninisbistro.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-5013
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 24 guests.
Private party contact
Reyhan: (858) 337-5227

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Bernini's Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Dining areas

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The Best Cheap Eats in San Diego

Chicken Parmigiana

Caesar Salad

Brussels Sprouts

Dinner Starters

Brussels Sprouts$14.90

Bowl of Soup$8.00

Dinner From the Garden

Sweet Walnut Salad

Caesar Salad

Dinner Woodfired Pizza

Traditional Cheese Pizza$15.00

Pepperoni Pizza$17.00

Dinner Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese$19.90

Spaghetti and Meatballs$19.90

Dinner Farm and Sea

24 Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs$30.00

Chicken Parmigiana$21.90

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