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La Pastaia, San Diego, CA

La Pastaia

4.4
4.4
146 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 272-0157
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Priscilla Scardina
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant and each of its spaces are available for private or semi-private events. Perfect for Baby/Bridal Showers, Wedding Brunch, and more!
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Horak: (619) 300-7834
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Park
  • Cross street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    yes one block over
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

146 Reviews
  1. KimberlyG

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Food is not that good. Cocktails great. Service great

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  2. Cindy

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    First time eating there. Server was friendly but so talkative he didn’t listen to our orders. Stuffed zucchini blossoms were terrible -greasy and cheese stuffing tasted rancid. Bruschetta was fair. Charcuterie board looked like it was tossed together. We did not order any pasta which is probably what the restaurant is best known for.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the vibe and ambiance was super adorable! Service was also great, can't wait to go back!

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  4. RichardT

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, we were visiting and wanted something different for our thanksgiving dinner. Loved the food and the attitude of everyone involved.

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  5. RobertS

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the Thanksgiving menu - 3 courses for $49. The traditional turkey dinner was excellent, including the stuffing and sides. The apple pie and tiramisu were also both excellent. Service was very attentive and everything came at the right time. This restaurant is a hidden gem. They have a lot of parking as they are in a strip mall with ADA spots right outside.

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  6. Kate

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance was 10/10, service was impeccable, food and drinks were top notch! Will definitely be back!

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  7. Corona

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The appetizers that the server suggested were off the hook!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance, the decor, the service and the FOOD was all amazing!!:) can’t wait to go back again.

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  9. Love2findcoolplaces

    Washington DC

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had been hearing about this new Italian restaurant for a bit and decided to try it for my adult children’s birthday. Wow! We were so amazed how beautiful it was! This food was the best Italian food we have had since being in Italy. Legit is everything, even down to the Italian staff. The presentation of the food was on point! We will be back!

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  10. TimothyF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience5
    Service was slow, but our server was nice. Food was just average which was disappointing. The short rib pasta made both of us not feel well after. Their espresso martini was the best though and one of the better ones we’ve ever had. Overall quite disappointed because we heard really good things. Maybe an off night, or we didn’t order the right thing but it was disappointing to us.

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  11. Chrisantula

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was delicious, reservations weren’t honored when we showed up. People without reservations had priority seating. The hostess was rude but the food was good and the prices were reasonable.

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  12. SDMD

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is special. Truly delicious. The staff is amazing. They make you feel like if you were in Italy with a fun ambience. Strongly recommend.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great find in our community. Amazing ambiance, delectable food and loved the service. Decore feels authentic, our meals were cooked to perfection and the staff super attentive.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Started off the Fiori di Zucca and it was yummy and fried nicely. For mains we had the carbonara and caccio e pepe. Carbonara was creamy and they use guanciale here, yum. Caccio e pepe was tossed in a pecorino wheel, also creamy and yummy. We went around 2pm on a Sunday and it was quiet. I'd recommend trying this place.

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  15. Cbread

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    Very poor dining experience. It recently opened in the neighborhood so me and my girlfriend went to try it. They pack you in like sardines, and when I asked the waiter to confirm I’d ordered a vegetarian dish for my girlfriend he brought me something with beef. Wouldn’t recommend plenty of better Italian places.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We eat out in the patio. We aired took our drink order and it took quite awhile to get our drinks. By the time they were brought to our table , one of them was wrong. It took another 10 or so min before the correct cocktail was brought over. The food was okay. My dish “Mediterranean seafood pasta” had very little seafood and the pasta was clumpy . When I asked for the check the orig drink (wrong one) was on the bill. I paid the bill with the extra cocktail.

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  17. StephenC

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our dining experience. Decor definitely gave us the vibe of eating in Italy, and the food did not disappoint. We will gladly return!

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  18. AurelioF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommended. The best Italian restaurant in town

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  19. ErinH

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I give 5 stars because the food is outstanding and the restaurant is beautiful. Some of the best pasta dishes I have ever had in San Diego (Cesar salad, eggplant app and desserts amazing also). This is was our second visit to the restaurant and we did take out once. Each experience with the food has been 5 stars. Where they fall short is their service. This is still a new restaurant so I think with care, time, and training they will get there. Also not a fan of plastic plates that they use for appetizers, diminishes the quality of the food and the style of the restaurant. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews go check it out for yourself and then decide. Clairemont so desperately needs more upscale restaurant options and La Pastaia checks a lot of boxes!

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  20. lovereds

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Nice neighborhood Italian bistro with an good mix of dishes. The pastas were tried were all good.

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  21. Askandar

    San Diego

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service and atmosphere are great. I like the entrees very much; however, some appetizers could be better (like the calamarie) and some come out a bit cold rather than hot. Overall, I really like this restaurant but wish they would make a few minor adjustments.

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  22. SamZ

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is both authentic and delicious, the service is great, the staff is friendly and the prices are very reasonable. This is not our first time and it won't be our last, it's good to see a restaurant can keep up it's quality even in difficult times we definitely recommend La Pastaia

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  23. MarkB

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our second venture into this wonderful restaurant. A last-minute choice for the lady's birthday. I made an OpenTable reservation, but didn't need it. We were seated immediately upon arrival, at a table we chose. Again, as in our first visit, the food and service were outstanding. This is not a "spaghetti and meatballs" Italian restaurant. This time, I had Fettucine Medieterraneo and my partner had Mafalde ala Melanzane. Both simply delicious and impeccably prepared. I am seldom the type to take home leftovers, but this meal left me satisfied after eating about 2/3 of it. I had the remainder for dinner the next night, and although re-heating it kind of "broke" the sauce, it still tasted amazing. 5 stars.

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  24. Abbey

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food with great selection of food/drinnks. Came for restaurant week and was pleased with amazing service despite a packed house. Waitstaff was very attentive and didn't rush us (or the many other tables still there) even past their technical closing time. Will definitely be back.

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  25. SueS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was ok, service was slow. I had reserved an inside table and upon arrival we were shown to a table outside

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  26. CatherineN

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday celebration! Great food and service.

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  27. Vivian

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Ambience is Instagram worthy. Service could be better, more attentive and faster. Food overall was good. Do not recommend the Parmesan pasta wheel, needed more flavors and cheese

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  28. ChrisG

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been there several times. Never disappoints. Food great

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  29. SusanS

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The gnocchi was amazing!!! And the pizza was so good.

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  30. Narelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My server was so nice, I wish I got his name. He was the best server Ive ever had, very kind. Food was delicious and the restaurant is decorated beautifully.

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  31. MaryR

    San Diego

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place! Beautiful inside, and in the patio room also. Not the menu of a typical Italian restaurant here. Our five items were flavorful, beautifully presented, and extraordinarily generous.

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  32. LetyR

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible so good. All the staff from the Hostess to the busser are all awesome, friendly and helpful.

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  33. RalphM

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10! Bellissimo! 👌🍝 Outstanding food! Service & ambiance perfect for family. A gem!

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  34. MimiM

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    3 of us had filet mignon on Restaurant Week menu. All were so tough and difficult to cut and chew. We wondered if it was a cheaper cut of meat since it was on the special menu. I brought mine home and plan to slice it very thin, put bbq sauce on it and bake slowly in the oven. Might make a good sandwich. Cannoli dessert tasted good, but the shell was so hard, had to pick it up to eat it. Beautiful interior!

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  35. SusanS

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Our experience was fine. This was the second time visiting. We felt that each plate was the same except changing the protein. Each fish dish had the same sauce and veggies. The chicken dish even though different had the same veggies and sauce. The flavors were good even though the same. We will try something different next time.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    POPULAR DUE TO AMPLE SERVINGS, FRIENDLY SERVERS. FOOD IS OK

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  37. PAMELAB

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant and the food is outstanding. I have been several times and this time I brought 2 of my gal pals who had not been before, one of my guests had been before. Needless to say, we all enjoyed the service and the food. But I was disappointed as I had made reservations for the pink booth only to find when I walked in another party being seated, I was told by the waiter that they had requested it I said so do it I, in writing, his response was I just came on duty and walked away. So we seated ourselves at the 5 person round near the bar which was a great table. Just kinda of a bummer when you ask for a table and you are dismissed. He did end up bringing us each a glass of bubbly to celebrate Deb's birthday, maybe his way of making amends. It turned out to be a great night and I will of course be back it is one of my favorite Italian resturants. Ciao!

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  38. SDMD

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BEST Gnocchi ever! Unbelievable, like eating a cloud full of delicious flavor. It's a must!

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  39. ShakiraL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Overall had a good experience and will return. Only criticism is the service was slow. The staff was great and friendly.

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  40. EmilyA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    We came for brunch. Our server barely spoke to us. The food was good but overpriced and under seasoned. Maybe will try again for dinner.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Pastaia is rated 4.4 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for La Pastaia

3055 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Park
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    yes one block over
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive chef
    Priscilla Scardina
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 272-0157
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant and each of its spaces are available for private or semi-private events. Perfect for Baby/Bridal Showers, Wedding Brunch, and more!
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Horak: (619) 300-7834
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