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Isola La Jolla, La Jolla, CA

Isola La Jolla

4.7 (832)
$30 and under
Italian
7734 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Lively
My Nonna's name was Isola, a wonderful cook who gave me a passion for food and fresh, simple ingredients.

I have vivid memories of my grandmother turning plain bread into amazing desserts, simple apples into incredible fritters sprinkled with a little sugar and honey, and even treating my sunburns with olive oil. Thirty years later, I still savor every meal and moment.

Isola is proud to serve the finest local ingredients, dalla vite, from the vine. I hope you enjoy every bite, plucked from my family tree for your table. Buon appetito!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Tenino
  • Catering
    We have a new Catering To-Go Menu Served Family Style. Please ask your server for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The whole restaurant of part of it is available for private events
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Silverado
  • Parking details
    Usually there is plenty of space on the street around the area. If notm there is a pay parking just across from Isola La Jolla.
  • Entertainment
    Great Food
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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What 832 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Isola La Jolla offers "delicious Italian cuisine" with a "great wine list" and "friendly service." Guests enjoy the "authentic atmosphere" and "excellent wood-fired pizza." While occasional service issues were noted, the majority praise the "wonderful dining experience" and "amazing food," making it a must-visit for Italian food lovers.
832 Reviews
  1. Gary VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington30 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very poor service last night. I know it was busy, but my wife and I felt abandoned. The bruschetta was soggy and cold. Not a good dining experience.

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  2. Tarek VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice little Italian spot in the heart of La Jolla.  Everything was cooked great even my daughter‘s chicken. Great service 

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  3. JC VIP

    San Diego39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good Italian food, great service (Thank you Rafael) and outdoor patio!

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  4. Mable

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to chow down. Had a terrific pasta dish along with a great bottle of wine and when I got the check was surprised to find out that I must have hit a night when the wines were half price. Highly recommend this place for homemade pasta and a great wine list. \

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  5. Jamie

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend the pizzas, salmon dish and the chicken dish! Service was great! Will definitely go back!

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  6. Anthony

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having visited their Little Italy (the original ) location on numerous occasions, we had the opportunity to visit their Little outpost in La Jolla as it was closer to our hotel. Everything from the downtown location has been transported north, the food was excellent, wine choices great and there was a very friendly and local ‘vibe’ happening with many families and regulars obviously enjoying their dinners. Carpaccio was second to none, and all our food was delicious. One thing to note is there is only a beer and wine license at this location, so if you need cocktails with your fabulous wood-fired pizza then stay with downtown.

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  7. Maria

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We specifically request a booth table. I made reservation far in advance. But we were seated at a regular table in the middle of the room (quite a high traffic table), while there were empty half-booths all around us (the restaurant was quite empty at 5:45pm). I did not enjoy that experience so we ended up leaving.

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  8. kat VIP

    San Diego5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Wonderful service. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Domingo VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner. Will repeat. The pizzas were great

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  10. Rosemary VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was friendly and the bus boy was very attentive. We have pizza which was very good.

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FAQs

Isola La Jolla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 412-5566.

Isola La Jolla is rated 4.7 stars by 832 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 12 times today
Google Map for Isola La Jolla

7734 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Silverado
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Usually there is plenty of space on the street around the area. If notm there is a pay parking just across from Isola La Jolla.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Massimo Tenino
  • Entertainment
    Great Food
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We have a new Catering To-Go Menu Served Family Style. Please ask your server for details.
  • Private party facilities
    The whole restaurant of part of it is available for private events
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