Haven't been in over a decade but the food at Piatti's was just as I remembered...delicious! My 3 yo daughter finished her entire kids pizza and it was NOT the size of a typical kids pizza AND she's an extremely selective eater! Appetizers: Calamari starter was great especially with the fennel. Bruschetta came in 3 prices and was fresh and just the right amount of lemon and garlic. PEI Mussels were fresh and the wine sauce was not overly salty! The Lunch Special was a Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken which was very good. The Rotolo had a VERY heavy mushroom umami flavor so if you're a fan of mushrooms, this is a must order! Dessert: Can't go wrong with dark chocolate and vanilla gelato read more

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Always tasty, and classy casual yet it flexes easily to a bit more formal for special celebrations. Service is excellent, & the beautiful back patio has tables for two to four, and is still able to accommodate a big family or small group under the big banyan tree. read more

I had always recalled the food here being next level good. But returning after a year I was underwhelmed by the warmish pasta with some sort of sliced sausage. They call cavatappi. The caesar salad decent with one anchovy, the cauliflower pancake appetizer was very tasty. The ice cream for dessert was unfortunately having that refrozen consistency. The service was stern, flat, didn't feel like it was any special day eating there. Best part was the lovely cozy ambience. read more

This is a tough one. For food alone, I'd give this place a 5, but I wasn't a fan of the ambiance. Food: We started with the calamari and cauliflower cakes. I absolutely loved the cauliflower cakes. They tasted as flavorful as crab cakes, but very light. The calamari was excellent with shrimp and asparagus as well! For mains, I enjoyed the bolognese with pappardelle. I opted for their homemade noodle instead and it was great. I love that this menu has so many gluten free options, making it a great place to accommodate others with dietary restrictions. I was impressed that they brought out a free tiramisu for my birthday. That was the only part of the meal I actually wasn't as impressed with, but it was a great gesture. Ambiance: Where you sit matters. We opted for inside because it was hot and thankfully, they have the AC going in here, but some of the seating areas are so loud. This is a great place for large groups as they have a lot of round tables to accommodate larger parties. We were a group of three, but we were in an area where we were surrounded by large party tables. Somehow, because of the set up, it just created this overwhelmingly loud environment. My apple watch kept going off with that loud environment warning, so I know I wasn't making it up. By the time I got outside, my ears felt like I'd been at a concert. It was a little tough to have conversations and I'm not sure if it was just where we had been seated. We tried mentioning this to the server, but it was brushed off. For that reason, I don't know if I'd come back or maybe I'd opt for outside seating. Overall, a tasty restaurant and would be great for a large group, but a tough place for conversation. read more

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We were seated without a wait and warmly welcomed by our server, Izzy, who responded to our requests for recommendations on food and wine with the knowledge of a seasoned restraunteer. The food was exceptional as was the overall experience. The home-made past was some of the best we have ever had. The deserts, Budino di mele and Tiramisu, provided a fitting ending to this wonderful meal. If we lived in the area, we would return frequently! read more

Piatti - Our pasta dishes: Orchietti, Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes Lasagna, Meat Ragu, Mozzarella, Saffron Pappardelle, Shrimp, Tomatoes - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Piatti is a cozy little Italian restaurant that we came to for dinner. The menu was stacked with so many vegetarian and pescatarian options, which was great. The wine selection was also pretty extensive, but they also had a few cocktail options as well. I ended up going for the seafoood linguine with a pinot grigio. We got a cheesecake to share with the table, but it was a bit too lemon/lime-flavored for me personally. Everything otherwise was super fresh and seasoned great - overall a super fulfilling meal, despite it being a bit on the pricier side. The restaurant itself is a bit loud and crowded. Maybe because our group was kind of big and we were seated near the front, it did also feel a bit cramped. Our waiter was also very friendly and handled our big group well, even though he did seem a bit frazzled at times. Definitely not a huge deal and we still had a great time, but something to consider based on the occasion. read more

Piatti - Linguine - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

This place was so fun! We sat out front on what they called the promenade (outside seating extending into the closed street). We got the bread and oil first. The bread was good but the oil mix with balsamic, garlic, chili flakes, and other herbs, was amazing! We also got the beef carpaccio and ceasar salad, both were fresh and delicious. For main courses, we got the ravioli with homemade Italian sausage and the ribeye steak. The ravioli has two sauces: marinara and lemon cream. I liked them both. The lemon one was unique and interesting but I probably prefer the classic red sauce of I had to choose. The ribeye was grilled to a perfect medium rare. It was tender and flavorful. We added grilled shrimp to it. It was grilled to perfection. I would definitely come back again! Final note, our waiter was covering several tables but he was constantly in motion and was attentive to us all evening. Great job, Hugh! read more

Food: 7/10 (except their bread) Service: 9/10 Ambiance: 9/10 This place isn't bad at all, but I do think it's way too overhyped. It's a cute place to for a celebration or a date, but I've definitely had better pastas, but that's just me! My friends love this place hahaha BREAD IS TO DIE FOR read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

This was the most gorgeous, beautiful perfect homemade place service is great especially our server Art. He was so speedy and kind and had a beautiful smile and personality. The food was absolutely amazing divine everything was made by hand, and you could just taste hours of sweat and tears that went into making it the beautiful night sky made the dinner perfect along with ambiance. read more

Piatti - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

We've been here many times, and it's one of those places we always come back to because it's consistently fabulous -- the food never disappoints. We stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday after hearing the latest buzz, and once again, everything was spectacular. But what made this visit stand out even more was our waiter, Art. Art truly made the experience extra special. He was warm, attentive, and so thoughtful throughout our meal. Even though we already love coming here, his service elevated the entire experience to another level. He made us feel genuinely taken care of, and his recommendations were spot on. It's rare to have service that memorable, especially at a place we already hold in such high regard. Art is a gem, and we'll absolutely be asking for him again. This is why we keep coming back! read more

A fun cozy spot near the beach. A group of 8 and an easy reservation. The place looks upscale inside and has a friendly atmosphere and host of workers. The dining area is now and it's nice to see paper menus still. We ordered bruschetta which was yummy and bread with an oil based dip. Very tasty. Most of the group ordered and all enjoyed pasta dishes. I had the salmon. It was charred to perfection with a white sauce to add on top. Amazing. The veggies and the potatoes were also great. Washed it down with a non alcoholic cucumber spritz Overall loved it. read more

Piatti - Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Caper Berries, Dill, Sorrel, Arugula, Lemon - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

I came here with a group of 8 for a business dinner after an event at UC San Diego. We had a nice table on the patio - the heat lamps around us made the experience pleasant.The wait staff were excellent - very helpful, positive. We ordered a nice yet affordable bottle of Italian red wine Sangiovese. The food was very good - I had a caprese salad, and we shared a margarita pizza, bread and calamari. My dessert - affogato - was next level. All in all a great restaurant. read more

When I was recently asked to choose a place for dinner near/in La Jolla Shores, of course I chose Piatti's! Alone the romantic and charming patio with the lights and giant tree make this a special destination. Yet our food was equally special. The jidori chicken breast was a good choice--it was tender and flavorful, and the mushroom pasta dish was equally flavorful. We started with the ciabatta/olive oil/appetizer and thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Piatti's. Their menu is seasonal; in the fall, I always am sure to order their butternut squash ravioli. I've been eating here for many years, and it's always a favorite. Parking in the area can be a challenge when it's busy, so plan accordingly! read more

This place made me feel so special on my birthday, definitely let them know that it's a special occasion at the time of booking the reservation ! All this food was absolutely delicious!! I don't even know where to start this review but let me give it a shot. 1. my name was printed onto the menus which was so so so sweet 2. our table was set and ready upon our arrival, all the staff were so sweet and wished me happy birthday 3. the interior of this place reminded me of actual restaurants in italy and the vibes were just so good. 4. the food itself was so yummy and all the flavors were on point, pasta was perfectly al dente!!! I heavily recommend the cauliflower cakes, the italian soda, the tiramisu, the pizza, and the ravioli! Check the photos for exact names. 11/10 very very happy I came here for my birthday !! read more

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I made reservations online to celebrate my fiancé's birthday and it was so nice to see the little things they did for his birthday. They did message me prior to our reservation to ask what the name of the person with a birthday and when we got there they had special menus that even said Happy Birthday at the top. The server was really attentive and all the food was really good. We ordered a pizza, salad, mussels, and bread. They spaced out everything so we could enjoy and pace the dinner. Piatti was like a little house and it was super cute and cozy. Parking can be kind of hard if it is busy. We parked in the neighborhood and walked. Thank you Piatti for making the birthday special! read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Food was nothing great to write about, but not bad. Price was high. Had the pappardelle noodles. Dish was nothing special tasting. Shrimp was good and fresh. read more

Piatti - Pappardelle - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Nestled among the usual touristy ice cream and burrito shops in La Jolla Playa, Piatti is not just an ordinary place to eat. With year's of continuous high regard for their kitchen, I recently took my partner there for a romantic occasion. Reserving seating on the patio we were transported to a European ambiance. We ate lightly, enjoying the bruschetta heavy with a delicious olive oil and a yummy amount of garlic. We then shared a dinner of mushroom pasta rolls in a savory cream sauce. It was better than a filet even if you were not a vegetarian. We accented our choices with Italian raspberry sodas. It was a Lucious night while the sun set. Service was always attentive and on its toes. read more

Spending almost $28 on pasta sounds crazy to me but the pappardelle was so good, I have no regrets. The overall flavor is very light but there are notes of saffron and lemon that coated on every strand. And let me tell you, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I highly recommend ordering it from the homemade pasta menu because it tastes so different. I know that because I tried the cavatappi which was nowhere near the same. I also found the tomato sauce to be way too salty to eat, especially since the Italian sausage was already salty too. They also had a risotto special of the day which had peas, some sort of cheese, and some sort of meat that I forgot since it wasn't written on the menu and I can't remember for the life of me what the waiter said. This was alright. It was quite busy and we didn't have a reservation but we were luckily seated within 20 minutes for a party of 5. The waiter who helped us was kind and split one of the dishes for us and even packed up our leftovers. read more

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First off, I would not call this place Italian. I'm native Italian and the food here is not authentic at all. I've lived in La Jolla Shores for years, and Piatti used to be my go-to restaurant. When Tom was the manager, everything ran like clockwork--the food was consistently good, always available, and the service was impeccable. Since his retirement, however, the quality has noticeably declined. Tonight I went in craving mussels, only to be told they were unavailable and offered clams instead, which is an entirely different dish. I settled on the pappardelle, but some of the shrimp tasted off, almost moldy. The service was mediocre, the food uninspired, and I left feeling disappointed. It's frustrating to see a once-great restaurant decline like this. read more

Today my salmon salad was great. Incredibly filling and they put both dressings on the side for me to try. I loved both of them together. My order was actually ready by the time I came to pick it up and the bartender was efficient with the takeout payment. The only thing that I wish they did was take payment over the phone... but I guess they have security issues that won't allow them to read more

Food 4/5 Food had good flavor to it but a little pricey. Service 5/5 The service was very friendly but the food came out a little slow. We thought bread would be a free appetizer but it not. read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Our service was excellent, however, the meal was extraordinary expensive. The wine, for $20/glass, was nothing to brag about and had a slight taste of vinegar (at $28/bottle retail, this was overrated). My pasta of Linguine di Mare was undercooked (not al dente) and the shrimp was overcooked. Secondo me, very pleasant environment, but not a place to revisit. read more

We stopped by on a Friday night as a big group of 8 and no prior reservations, but when we called ahead, they were able to accommodate us on short notice. I was truly impressed by the delicious options available for the vegetarians in our group. Both the food and service was excellent- very impressed.I especially loved the number of tempting options on the dessert menu. Highly recommend! read more

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The atmosphere, food and Ivan were all amazing! My favorite Italian food ever!!! Thank you Ivan for making a rainy day in San Diego special. read more

The ambience is lovely with three different outdoor areas for seating and a cozy bar lounge and lively indoor dining room. Service is professional. Full service bar. Great place to celebrate special occasions. The rotolo, shrimp pappardelle, salmon, and veal picatta are my favorite entrees. The cauliflower cakes are my favorite appetizer. The burrata salad is my favorite salad. The tiramisu and chocolate silk cake are the best desserts, IMO. They do have walk-in seating but if you have a large party or it's summer or a Saturday night, you'll probably want to make a reservation ahead of time. Still always worth checking, even if it's busy. The hosts are really good at what they do. read more

Setting the Scene: This was a date with my Sissy (Sister) to catch up on life. Traffic was heavy for the original spot we were looking to go to in Dowtown SD. Her and I were 3 minutes away from each other work wise which was perfect. We took some time to google and agreed Italian is always an option, which tends not to disappoint. We saw the reviews and went for it. We arrived on a Wednesday evening and there was a good amount of people already sitting at tables and the bar enjoying themselves. Wait time was damn near nonexistent to be sat at a table. We chose outdoor seating because it was a beautiful night. Our waiter, Omar, was so attentive the whole night and made sure we knew there was no rush to pay the bill at the end of the night. Also, he moved one of the heaters closer to us when it started to get later into the night. It's ALL about the little details. Impeccable service from him the whole night! My Sissy ordered the Cannelloni and swore she would have some to bring home...by the end her and I had no to go boxes. I ordered the Pappardelle, and it was delicious. I loved that they had options that did not have cheese in it! It's a must for me. Another highlight to mention was the fact that the shrimp were a nice size!! We know how some restaurants have small shrimps and don't give you enough to go along with your meal. That was not an issue here. I had to save some of the ciabbatta to dip in the sauce and YUM!! the portions were perfect in my opinion. You leave feeling satisfied. Our desserts were the drinks, but next time (because there will be one), we shall look at the dessert menu. A highlight of the evening aside from all the delicious food and drinks we had was Omar mentioning how a number of the people who work here have been working there for 10+ years. Talk about having a work environment to be able to sustain employees for such a long time. Great service, amazing employees, on top of the delicious food. Can't go wrong by coming here!! read more

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Little disappointed, Piatti was so highly recommended and reviewed. From someone who grew up on in New England, the food was really no better than the average Italian or Greek restaurant in any New England home town. Only two stars because it was such a let down. Wants terrible, wasn't great, just average and I expected way more for the price and being a staple in La Jolla . I think they need to revisit and update the menu to 2025 standards. Sorry Piatti, you missed the mark this time . FYI, you need to have better gluten free options, your food is not that great that you can't try harder. It's 2025, every fine dining or Michelin star has gluten free bread nowadays. Common .. sad sad dishes, presentation was not great. We won't be back and would not recommend this over priced, mediocre fare.. read more

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We had a great double date visiting Piatti! We sat in the patio by a big tree and twinkle lights. The service was great, very friendly staff. And the food was great! We loved each dish we got. The bread with their balsamic is a must to pair with all the dishes. Would recommend! read more

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I love the Food! Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing. read more

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Okay my people.... This place is pretty great. The service is top notch. Here was our evening. Arrived early for reservation. (Arrive 7:30 for 8:30 resi) Sat at bar, 2 glasses of wine (1 each) and the calamari. Liberty cab is delish and bartender gave a healthy pour. Calamari was very tasty! I loved the shrimp and asparagus. ($63 plus tip) Seated early YEY!! That was our hope. Ordered the lemon cream ravioli and the parpendelle shrimp dish to share! OMG- the ravioli... TO.DIE.FOR!!!! The shrimp dish- sadly- soooo average. The shrimp was cooked perfect- the dish in general was so bland. Definitely do not skip on the bread!! It's Devine!! Overall I would give 4.5, and we will return. We just Couldn't justify a 5. Cons: Bread not complimentary VERY Slow service once large party arrived Crushed red pepper not on tables and hard to flag someone down. Zero parking Shrimp dish very average - at best. Dessert/ tiramisu- NOT GOOD. Server recommended. read more

Piatti - Tiramisu-skip this. NOT WORTH IT. - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

The food and service here is excellent! Beautiful restaurant and bar. I ordered the spagetti and it was delicious!!! Salads also very fresh and tasty! Again, great servers!!! Plenty of parking! Great management!! The woman manager on duty in the afternoon was wonderful!! read more

Great service but terrible food. I've been coming here for 10+ years but haven't been in a few years. Went for a mother daughter dinner and we were all so disappointed. The Cavatappi was so watery and flavorless. Very confused by the sausage situation... I've never seen an Italian restaurant serve SLICED sausage in a pasta dish. The pasta (Cavatappi) itself was extremely overcooked and mushy as well. The Ravioli with lemon cream was the only edible dish that night, even that was underwhelming and in dire need of salt. Tiramisu was another watery mess, the lady fingers were heavily over soaked and such an unpleasant texture. Left hungry. I'm so sad this place has gone down hill and hope it was just one bad night. I'll give them 3 stars since our waiter was so kind and I feel bad but if I'd rate the food alone I'd maybe give it 1 star. read more

Piatti - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Great food, service, atmosphere They saved our table for30 min. Thank you and will see you again read more

Solid meal and I get why this place is a La Jolla institution. I had high hopes for the pizza which tasted better than it looked, but why are we not doing wood fired pizzas?The crust was...forget about it. Very flavorful cavatappi pasta served piping hot and a nice salad to round it all out. Overall, good though not ground breaking! Next time, I'll try the mushroom rotolo! read more

Always great except last night I asked for them to sub shrimp for salmon and they wanted $41 the sub... Yes $41 to serve Salmon instead of Shrimp! I had it with Shrimp pf course. read more

Piatti - Do NoT try to sub the shrimp, you can't afford it - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

We were serve by Rudy. He recommend us a few dishes specially the pasta Papardelle, one of the most amazing pasta with shrimps I ever tasted. It was just sublime. The flavor and sensations I felt eaten it are indescribable. Very recommended place to go and eat some amazing dishes. read more

Piatti - Papardelle Pasta - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great atmosphere and service! The wait staff were really helpful and recommended things to us. We got the shrimp pappardelle and the ravioli zucca. Both were exceptional and we cleaned our plates. We'll be back later to try the wines. read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

We come here frequently for nice dinners, special occasions, and date nights. Food has always been consistently good, including the appetizers and drinks. Wait staff is attentive, however, hostess seemed somewhat dismissive, doesn't greet you or offer options when asked about indoor/outdoor seatings read more

Piatti - Italian Near Me - La Jolla, California

This is our family's favorite restaurant. We had lunch for my wife's birthday there recently and our server was super attentive to our kids which was a nice touch. The dipping sauce for the bread, the mussels, and the ravioli are so good here. But honestly, everything is really good here. read more

Have come here a couple times, once with a large group and once with my partner. As far as San Diego Italian goes, Piatti's has reasonable offerings. Ordered the spritz (deliciously light, perfect for a heavy meal). Their ciabatta is very good -- sliced, toasted to a crisp on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside, with a flavorful balsamic oil. I ordered the pappardelle and my partner got the spaghetti. Both right on par, though expectedly nothing special. Particularly disorganized waiting staff for my duo meal (with glimpses into this in the group meal), which generally is fine but with what Piatti's is selling shouldn't be the case. We had 3 waiters ask us if we were done with our food all within a span of 30 seconds, from first to last. Felt like I was being rushed out an hour into our meal. read more