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Catania, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Catania

4.8 (2179)
$31 to $50
Italian
7863 Girard Ave, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Johnston
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re planning a party or a meeting, enjoy the attentive service and personalized touches that take the average private dining experience to the next level with Whisknladle Hospitality. With four restaurants to choose from & a wide selection of menu options, the possibilities are endless. Email events@wnlhosp.com for more info.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Girard and Wall
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,179 people are saying

Catania 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catania offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" in La Jolla with "outstanding service" and "delicious, flavorful dishes." Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance" and "beautiful views," especially from the patio. The "creative menu" features highlights like Duck Sugo Orecchiette and Branzino. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out.
2,179 Reviews
  1. Cynthia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Catania never disappoints. The mushroom pizza is to die for, the appetizers are unique, and the wine list extensive.

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  2. Christopher VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Catania! The food was great, service was spot-on, and you can’t beat a rooftop restaurant for ambiance and view. Highly recommend!

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  3. Tony VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu and excellent food. Well prepared and allowed for flexibility / substitutions. Taste was fantastic on every dish.

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  4. Angela VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and we’ll definitely be back! Kristen was outstanding. She did a great job guiding our experience and making thoughtful recommendations. She was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and helpful. We were blown away by the Duck Sugo Orecchiette and the Ziti Alla Genovese. Both were incredible. We can’t wait to come back and order them again. Thanks for a great experience and for making a birthday celebration very memorable!

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  5. Cristy

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The pizza focaccia bread is purely amazing. So good. My pasta was just old but the earlier bread compensated a bit. Service was pretty meh. It was just my friend and I and we were there for 3 hours just form a couple drinks and dinner!

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  6. Liz VIP

    San Diego16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was wonderful. The service was amazing and very attentive. We have the Crudo, the Caesar like dressing with fried chickpeas and chicken, the incredible mushroom pizza and a variety of desserts. Coming back again soon.

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  7. Ruben

    Orange County32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very Authentic and deliciously prepared Italian dishes! The menu is full of items that you can not go wrong with. The view is okay from the third floor, but better for ambiance than for sunset watching. The real treat is the dishes, pizzas, pastas, and top-notch service. The bar has some good craft drinks and a nice wine selection, but I wish the pour were more generous. Excellent place for an intimate dinner and elegant gatherings of friends.

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  8. Mary

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff went above and beyond to make this a special night for my out-of-town family visiting La Jolla for the first time. We had a lovely table on the patio with a great view of the ocean. The service was consistently friendly, accommodating, efficient, and first rate all around. The cocktails were superb; appetizers delicious; lovely home-made pastas and pizza. Thanks for a special evening, Catania!!

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  9. Robert VIP

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding on every level. One of our favorite restaurants in San Diego. One of our favorite restaurants anywhere.

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  10. Marcia VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and spectacular views in La Jolla Village.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
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7863 Girard Ave, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Girard and Wall
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Johnston
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re planning a party or a meeting, enjoy the attentive service and personalized touches that take the average private dining experience to the next level with Whisknladle Hospitality. With four restaurants to choose from & a wide selection of menu options, the possibilities are endless. Email events@wnlhosp.com for more info.
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