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Piazza 1909, La Jolla, CA

Piazza 1909

4.7 (880)
$31 to $50
Italian
7731 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at Piazza 1909 in La Jolla!
Located in the heart of La Jolla near [landmark], Piazza 1909 offers a true taste of Italy. Enjoy Chef Stefano’s award-nominated cuisine, featuring homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and organic, free-range meats. Must-try dishes include Grandma Bice’s homemade lasagna, seafood pasta, branzino, and cotoletta alla milanese.
What truly sets Piazza 1909 apart? We’re a family-owned restaurant where friends work together to provide exceptional hospitality and team service. Chef Stefano has been nominated Best Italian Chef in La Jolla, as well as our fresh pasta!

***Why Visit Us?
✅ Dinner: Tuesday–Sunday | Happy Hour: Tue–Thu, 4:30–6 PM
✅ Vegan & gluten-free options
✅ Dog-friendly with a special Dog Menu
✅ Team-building cooking classes & private chef dinners
✅ Professional catering

We’re a proud sponsor of the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance—visit our booth this April! Grazie, and see you at Piazza 1909!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stefano Ceresoli
  • Catering
    Chef-owner Stefano caters for you fabulous meals and is available to cook at your home for special occasions. Call Roberta at 858.349.7966 to help you with your catering needs, from small office parties to large private events and weddings. info@piazza1909.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    A perfect venue to host your private event or corporate party.Large front patio with outdoor wine bar, perfect for cocktail parties. Private covered heated patios for banquets. Request a quote at www.Piazza1909.com or call Roberta at 858.349.7966 info@piazza1901.com
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Silverado & Kline
  • Parking details
    1 to 2 hrs parking limit during the day, until 6pmUnlimited after 6pm or all day on Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • AMALFI COAST DINNER UNDER THE STARS

    $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 17, 2025 only
    Join us for a magical Dinner Under The Stars as we celebrate the summer! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious Seafood, live music, and great company! Don't miss our unique food festivals! Event Details: 📅 Start Time: 6:30 PM (Reservations for this event are exclusively at 6:30 PM) 🍽️ All-Inclusive Menu: Chef Stefano’s signature dishes, featuring appetizers, homemade pasta, entrees, and dessert, and a welcome glass of Prosecco. This month will take you to the Amalfi Coast! 💃 Get Ready to Dance 💰 Price: $65 per person (plus tax & gratuity) 🍷 Optional Wine Pairing: Curated by Petra, our accredited sommelier. Seating Note: Communal seating for outdoor tables unless your group fills an entire table. 🔹 To Reserve: A $20 non-refundable deposit per person is required. Are you ready to celebrate? 🎉

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What 880 people are saying

Piazza 1909 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piazza 1909 in La Jolla Village offers an "authentic Italian" dining experience with "superior food and service." Guests rave about the "homemade pasta," "gluten-free options," and "family-owned" atmosphere. The restaurant's "quaint setting" and "welcoming staff" make it a "hidden gem." It's a perfect spot for "alfresco dining" and special occasions.
880 Reviews
  1. Zee

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing, with the branzino standing out as an exceptional highlight perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Buratta artichoke and the spaghetti neri ai frutti di mare were also amazing. The service was excellent; the staff was attentive, accommodating, and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance was also wonderful, creating a warm dining experience overall.

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  2. Sam VIP

    Portland / Oregon30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal at Piazza. Nice little restaurant in La Jolla Village. I really like their patio/terrace area better than inside. Service was great. Food was pretty good. The cioppino was excellent. My husband had the chicken dish. He liked it but wished the lemon came out stronger. The dessert was so-so. We had the chocolate salami Which is not something to write home about. On hindsight we should have just not ordered dessert and spent our money on the gelato down the street instead.

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  3. Caroline VIP

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! Super yummy food. I liked the pizza

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  4. Betty VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian restaurant in the old town La Jolla Village!

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  5. Joseph VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was phenomenal! Superior food and service. Will definitely come back.

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  6. Coco VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really great - with kind, personable service that makes dining out special. Thank you for an excellent dinner.

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  7. Katie VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible everything. Service. Food. Atmosphere. Will recommend to anyone who visits. We came from the Bay Area. This was such a great evening spent

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  8. Paco VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome- The server was very helpful with recommendations.

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  9. Bari VIP

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant with an inviting feel. Our waiter was great, provided recs on dishes.

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  10. amy VIP

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and service and amazing food. Family owned and run business. Love it! We’ll go back again and again! 

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FAQs

Piazza 1909 is rated 4.7 stars by 880 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Piazza 1909

7731 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Silverado & Kline
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    1 to 2 hrs parking limit during the day, until 6pmUnlimited after 6pm or all day on Sunday
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Stefano Ceresoli
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Chef-owner Stefano caters for you fabulous meals and is available to cook at your home for special occasions. Call Roberta at 858.349.7966 to help you with your catering needs, from small office parties to large private events and weddings. info@piazza1909.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    A perfect venue to host your private event or corporate party.Large front patio with outdoor wine bar, perfect for cocktail parties. Private covered heated patios for banquets. Request a quote at www.Piazza1909.com or call Roberta at 858.349.7966 info@piazza1901.com
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