We were really looking forward to trying this place in La Jolla Cove, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing. We ordered a pizza (a little over $20) and a Caesar salad. The pizza came out first, which was fine, but the presentation was extremely subpar. There were halved cherry tomatoes with the stem-ends visible, only about one cherry tomato per slice, and a large pile of arugula and prosciutto just dropped in the center. The arugula wasn't cooked or incorporated--more like an afterthought. Flavor-wise, the pizza was mediocre at best (about a 5/10). We didn't enjoy it enough to take the leftovers home. The Caesar salad never came out, so we ended up canceling it. Our server apologized and brought out a complimentary dessert, which we appreciated, but it didn't really make up for the experience. Service was also lacking. While we were eating the pizza, our server never checked in to see how things were or if we needed anything. I would have asked for Parmesan or chili flakes, but never got the chance. All in all, we won't be returning. read more

San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW) menu enticed us back for one last SDRW Dinner. This was a 3-course dinner for $49. We had a nice table on the front porch with a heater for the evening chill. Service was excellent, including obtaining a sample of one of the SDRW menu items for us. For our Starters we had the VELLUTATA di PATATE e GUANCIALE (4/5) -- potato and grill leak Velluté with guanciale (pork cheek) -- and VITELLO TONNATO (5/5) -- sliced cold veal topped with a tuna sauce. Our Main Courses were GNOCCHI al GORGONZOLA e NOCI (4/5) -- housemade potato dumplings with gorgonzola cheese sauce and walnuts -- and PESCE del GIORNO al CARTOCCIO (5/5). For the pesce (fish), I chose whole fish bronzino ($9 uplift) to be baked in parchment paper with tomatoes, mussels and clams. It was outstanding. Our server fileted the bronzino tableside. We enjoyed both the PROFITEROLES (3/5) and RICOTTA CHEESE CAKE with a wild berry sauce (4/5). Overall, a very nice dining experience! Food ............. 4/5 Service ......... 5/5 Ambiance .... 3/5 Wines ........... 2013 Sagrentino di Montefalco (5/5) -- SDRW special not on Wine List read more

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We had visited Piazza 1909 many times before, and from the very beginning, we knew it was the place we wanted to gather our friends and family for our wedding rehearsal dinner. The incredible food and consistently exceptional service made it an easy and meaningful choice for such a special occasion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We hosted our rehearsal dinner on their back patio, and it was truly an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The space was set up and decorated so beautifully--it created the perfect intimate atmosphere for the evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were incredible. Lorenzo went above and beyond to ensure every single guest felt cared for--he was truly exceptional, and his attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Roberta was equally amazing, helping us plan the entire event with such kindness, patience, and professionalism. We felt completely supported every step of the way. Our guests are still talking about the food! The fried artichokes were a huge hit, the pasta dishes were fresh and absolutely delicious, and many guests said it was the best tiramisu they've ever had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Piazza 1909 gave us the perfect setting to share speeches, enjoy a family-style dinner, and spend meaningful time connecting with our loved ones before the big day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are so grateful to the entire team for helping make this night so special. If you're in San Diego, this restaurant is truly a gem in La Jolla. A family-run spot with outstanding food, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable ambiance--everything is always fresh, thoughtful, and delicious. Highly, highly recommend! read more

My family and I were in the area so we tried this place. We all agreed the food was very good. I have never tasted gnocchi as good as the one at Piazza 1909. The service was good and one of our entrees was even given to us on the house because it came out late (it wasn't barely even late!) read more

Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is incredible, no matter what you try. I'm gluten-free, and they have the best calamari I've ever had in my life. Definitely recommend you try whether or not you're gluten-free. Service is always incredible, and the quality of food is simply amazing. Cute ambience as well, with plenty of heaters on the patio. Regular spot, we love to go to and we continue coming back. read more

We had a lovely dinner here one Friday night! Reservations were easy to book through OpenTable and we scored a wonderful patio spot at the front of the restaurant. We had homemade bread basket and tomato confit and carpaccio along with a glass of prosecco for me, a negroni for my husband and Italian lemonade for the kids for starters. For our mains, my daughter and I shared the margherita pizza (size was good for two!) which was really just a classic Italian pizza. My son and husband shared the maccheroni salsissia and burratina pizza. Everyone loved what they ordered. Vibe was nice inside - lots of people on the patio having a good time! read more

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Delicious food, warm services, and excellent value! Located within the popular hotel/dining district in La Jolla, this cute Italian restaurant was definitely a gem. The restaurant appears to be in a converted single family home, with a vast outdoor dining area and a small indoor dining area. Parking is limited to on street parking only. I made my reservations through OpenTable, and availability was ample for early dinner hours. When we first arrived, we were greeted warmly by the server, and we were allowed to pick our table. Since it was an outdoor table, our server turned in the heat lamp right away. The server told us the menu has recently been condensed. The menu offers good varities in homemade pasta, fish, and meat. We ordered the regular size fruit salad to be split among us, and our server was kind enough to bring it out in two portions. For the entree, I had the homemade ink pasta with seafood. The quality of the homemade pasta really shined as it was chewy yet soft. As for service and ambiance, the restaurant felt small and intimate, and it would be a wonderful place for dates or small gatherings. Our server was attentive, but he also gave us a lot of privacy to enjoy our meals. For the cost, most appetizers and salads were between $18 to $25, and entrees were around $29-$35. The serving size was just right to make you feel full but not stuffed after a wonderful meal. Overall, the restaurant offers excellent food at tremendous value. Highly recommend! read more

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Piazza 1909 is the kind of casual place where you can go in jeans, yet still be coddled with wonderful service and authentic and masterfully prepared Italian food. Husband and I came for Restaurant Week brunch in October, 2023. It was excellent! A lovely, light prosecco added an extra sparkle to two beautiful Crabcake Benedicts, and, yes, there were shaved truffles from Umbria on the eggs. Delicious! Our eggs were poached perfectly, set atop nicely crisped crabcakes, cloaked with a fluffy, delicately flavored hollandaise, and served with well seasoned breakfast potatoes and a mixture of perfectly ripe and sweet berries on the side. We chose to sit on the "front patio" which is actually an open air, large front porch perfect for people watching as La Jolla tourists and locals stroll by. I was also impressed with the quality of service provided by the staff: the hostess, waiter, food runners, and bussers were all professional and warm-- just right for a casual, relaxing beach town Sunday brunch. All in all, exceptional quality for a great price. You can't go wrong at $29 for a brunch that includes truffles! Out of curiosity, we browsed the Restaurant Week dinner menu offered by Piazza 1909, even though today was the last day the special menu is on offer. It convinced us to come back this evening for dinner! I found the menu incredibly seductive, and when I saw they were also offering a Sagrantino di Montefalco (only my favorite wine ever!) at a special price for the week, we couldn't resist. We made our dinner res on the spot. You'll find photos of both special menus here in my review. The brunch menu is very similar, possibly identical, to the one they offered last year, and it's a winning formula. Fingers crossed that they offer the "Truffle Brunch" again next time. We'll be back, not only for dinner tonight, but again to order from the regular menu when it's not Restaurant Week. read more

Piazza 1909 - Dinner Menu, Resto Week 2023 - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Reservation was for 8:15, but didn't get seated til 9. Service then proceeded to be very slow, but the food made up for it. Definitely a nice spot to check out, but nothing special. read more

Piazza 1909 - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Tonight was our first try at Piazza 1909 since it was an easy walk from our hotel and so glad we dined at this friendly family-run Italian restaurant in the heart of La Jolla. Piazza 1909 is housed in one of La Jolla's oldest beach houses purported to have been constructed in 1909. The covered and heated patios that now surround the original house could definitely host large and small gatherings. Loved the Pizza Gorgonzola, Zucca & Speck (D.O.P. Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Speck, Roasted Butternut Squash), and our mains were the Cotoletta alla Milanese (two huge Breaded and Fried Chicken Cutlets) and the chef's special Scallopini Pollo (cooked with lemon). Dessert was a hefty slice of the homemade and very creamy Ricotta Cheesecake. Piazza 1909 is a dog friendly restaurant we highly recommend and would definitely return to. read more

The cutest spot ever!! Just to summarize, this place is a great spot to go on a date or catch up with some friends. The food, service and ambiance were all amazing! I forgot which pasta I got but I swapped the pasta out and everything came out hot and delicious. Not pictured but the bread it seriously SO good. Soft focaccia!! The servers were super kind and offered us an outside table although we were originally told it wouldn't be available. The drinks were good and well priced. I'll be back! read more

Piazza 1909 - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great food, fast service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a laid back environment in a beautiful neighborhood[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Will definitely go back

We found this charming restaurant while searching for pizza. The food, service and ambiance were wonderful. Thank you Ren for your personal attention. You're great!! read more

Piazza 1909 - We found this charming restaurant, the ambiance, food, service was beyond wonderful. Thank you - Ren!! - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Pepe is so rude it's crazy, trying to rush us when more than half the restaurant is empty. Wine took over an hour to get delivered to our table. Wtf read more

My boyfriend and I came here for a date night- it took someone a while to acknowledge that we wanted to sit down and get a table, but we eventually got sat. We settled there and looked around for about 15 minutes before anyone noticed we have not gotten any orders in. The nice man who sat us noticed we hadn't been acknowledged by any of the servers walking around, so he took our drink and food order. It was very odd because as someone who has been in the service industry for many years, I can immediately call out when bad service is because of understaffing. But to me, it looked like they had SO many people present! It was odd to me how we did not have a server the entire night - we only interacted with the busser/host/food runner (?) who sat us. He was very sweet, but made it very clear that he was just filling in before our server comes our way which never happened. Service aside, the food was delicious. We got the Salsiccia Ricotta E Pesto Pizza which was the star of the show. Perfect crust to topping ratio. Only thing that was weird was the menu said it had Chili Oil on it when it didn't- we had to ask for it on the side. We also got the Fusilloni Al Pesto E Burrata Pasta - amazing pesto pasta, but the pasta was a bit overcooked. It was a tad mushy. When the The Pollo Alla Cacciatora came out, the first thing my boyfriend and I said was "it looks like a school lunch". Granted, the chicken was cooked beautifully. But why pair it with a cheap undressed salad and freezer aisle fries? Such an odd plate for that price point. We agreed we would come back for the pizza, and that's about it. Overall the service and rest of the food was very disappointing. I understand it's more of a casual place, but with the prices that they put out, I would expect a bit more. read more

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Very disappointed in my experience since we were also celebrating our Anniversary. We came 30 min early as we had a reservation and when we showed up I asked for a table in the front. The hostess would only seat us in the back because we chose that online as I explained first time and would like a better outdoor seating arrangement. She told me the back is great and her favorite. Let me explain the real estate seating - very few people eating, the 2 front sections empty and where I asked she said oh they all have reservations till 6-7pm. When we left there were still about 5 tables free that we could have sat at. Ok it was a small table in the back like no air ventilation or anything and we were greeted by a rat that came out of a hole and stared at me where he quickly went back under the floor. There were tons of gnats everywhere and of course since towards the back they had pots of vegetables all over a table like it was Armstrong garden center. The food was ok, North Italia tasted better and since it was our Anniversary the establishment didn't congratulate us or acknowledge. Now I'm not one to be hey you should give me something for that but at least give me a white glove perfect experience since I chose to eat there instead of other places on my list.... Very disappointing, I would not come back. Also, I'm ordering an expensive charcuterie board and you ask if I want bread with it not even telling me that it is a charge. $4 extra and I really thought it was part of the board.. shady place!!! The bread was stale too... The only thing worth mentioning was the sangria. Also why put us next to a group of people while the whole area was empty! read more

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Awesome impromptu dinner on a Saturday evening. They sat us in a private area to accommodate us and our dog and it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Food was amazing. Service impeccable. Want a nice casual romantic night out, stop by. read more

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Piazza1909 delivered fantastic food and ambience to celebrate my daughter's graduation (party or 20). Dishes were served family-style, and they were delicious! read more

Such a wonderful authentic Italian restaurant in La Jolla. We celebrated my son's graduation with friends and family, and the restaurant treated us like family. Service was on point, quality of food was exquisite, and we enjoyed everything. The food portions were enough to share and you can tell love & pride is taken into the food served. I am butchering the spellings of each item, but we started off with the fresh made focaccia and tomato sauce (mind you sauce is served cold), the calamari that included shrimp and fried fish, and the bruschetta trio... again quality and fresh tasting. Second courses were gnocchi, ravioli, tagliotini, pizzas, another pasta (forgot the name). All items came out hot and did not need extra seasoning like parmesan or red pepper. Everything was perfect. We loved the attention given by the host and our server. I believe this is a family owned business and there is a lot of love that goes into this place. I highly recommend and would come back again. Wished we stayed for dessert, but were pretty full and even had to pack food to go. Thank you!! read more

We had a great meal here! Service is outstanding and everything we ordered was delicious. Great outdoor dining with a great laidback vibe. The fried artichoke pizza was fantastic, burrata was delicious, their house tomato sauce was the best we ever had!!! We will absolutely be back! read more

We had a 630 reservation for five on the patio We arrived on time & the patio was half empty The, kind of oblivious, hostess took us back thru the patio, down a long walkway, into a dark room and put us in the corner! We had two small children who were hungry and their mommy just wanted for them to have some food and for the rest of us to have a lovely dinner. My spot at the table, as the matriarch, was looking into a sort of dingy prep area , for the whole evening! I walked back out to the patio and it was still half empty, but they sat us in the dark corner. We are actually pretty respectable looking What were they thinking? It is mind-boggling to me ! The food was good But the ambience was terrible! As we walked out, I saw the twinkle lights on the front patio & thought Oh, it could have been so nice read more

Came for an early dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience, food is a 2/3 star.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Mediocre uncooked pizza. Focaccia ok. Overpriced for what they offer- a frozen like pizza. Carpaccio ok. Nice waiter but slow service. Maybe other dishes are better!? Not sure. read more

It was excellent as usual, however the portion seemed smaller than in the past. I love this restaurant!

Maybe it was an off night, but we were expecting a much better meal. We started with a Caesar salad and it was meh, a few pieces of romaine with stuff thrown on top. I had spaghetti fra diavalo, which I was really looking forward to and although the spaghetti tasted fresh, the seafood did not and it was a bit chewy. It was like they threw a bunch of precooked fish into it. The sauce also lacked flavor. My son had the pizza and the dough was not cooked enough and was still soft in places. My husband had gnocchi that he said was fine but nothing special. Waitress was nice but not paying much attention to us, I had to go over to her when we were finished to get the check because we got tired of waiting. We are on vacation in La Jolla for a week and so far, that's the only meal we haven't really enjoyed. read more

We walked here from the heart of La Jolla and the location is in an area of La Jolla that I've never explored before. The patio was beautifully decorated with string lights and wooden table features. It really provided a top tier ocean feel to it despite not having a beach view. Might I say it even had a romantic feel to it. The waiters were very nice and we had great & quick service. Originally we were seated outside, but since the outdoor heater wasn't on at the time we asked to be seated indoors (in hopes that it was more warm). Well, I must say...being outdoor was more warm than indoors! But I didn't want to make a big deal of it again so we stayed where we were placed. The interior of the restaurant was very quirky and different. Although very cute! We had direct view to the kitchen was well which I thought was very nice. The smell of seafood was very prevalent here and it reminded me of being back in Italy. I ordered the gnocchi allo Zafferano & Speck. It was: Potato Dumplings/ Cherry Tomatoes/ Saffron Sauce D.O.P. Speck Smoked Ham. My thoughts was that it looked really appealing. While the color of the sauce looked stunning and made my mouth water. The flavor itself was quite bland. And the gnocchi is bland as well, therefore it was a bit difficult to eat. The speck smoked ham was pretty salty which helped the sauce and each bite of gnocchi go down easier. The tomatoes in this dish added a squirt of acidity that didn't taste very nice in my opinion. The amount of gnocchi was a lot! It was $24. My friend wanted to come here because she noticed they had a separate vegan menu! Bonuss! She ordered Gnocchi alla Norma Vegani ($23). It consisted of: Homemade Potato Dumplings / Fried Eggplant /Tomato Sauce / Shaved Pecorino / Chillies. She said that the gnocchi texture was good. The eggplant was a great addition and made it a more unique tomato sauce. Although the price of the vegan dish compared to my dish was very similar which is quite shocking. Especially since hers had very simple ingredients, it just didn't make sense to have it so pricey! read more

Piazza 1909 - GNOCCHI ALLA ZAFFERANO e SPECK / GNOCCHI NORMA VEGANI - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Might be my new favorite pizza! I love spicy salami pizza (pizza Diavola) and I usually go for isolas for that, but I think this place might be better. The crust definitely was and the rest I think also has the edge. Service was really good and attentive so no issues with that. Ambiance is nice for small parties or dates. We are outside which was comfortable and quiet. The branzino was good overall. Didn't amaze me but it was good and what I expected. Cooked well and no bones. And the sauce was good. Probably will experiment with other food next time though. The free bread at the beginning was very good and had olives mixed into it. Not a huge olive guy but it was good. Overall I'm very happy with this place and I'm definitely going back. read more

Piazza 1909 - PIZZA DIAVOLA (spicy salami pizza) - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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We shared a wonderful salad and their bread basket with tomato comfit was sooo delicious. My sister had the Branzino and the waiter did a great job of filleting and deboning it. The fish was so moist, sweet and fresh. My other sister had spaghetti with meat balls. She didn't like the meat balls, whereas she is normally a fan of them. I asked the chef to create a dish, not on the menu, spaghetti cacio pepe. It was good. Not the best, but he/she was making my meal with alternative ingredients. The gelato was a nice end to a heavy meal. And they had good wine choices, which we enjoyed. Our only real complaint was the 3% surcharge to cover the cost of their employees health care!!!! That's a cost of doing business and is just plain rude. Just tack it onto the cost of the food and stop whining about it. Loved the décor and back patio. Very comfortable. read more

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Came to Piazza on a Friday around 630pm, no reservations, no problem! We were able to get seated immediately in the outdoor patio (yes they have heat lamps). This place felt very cozy and the service was 10/10. As for the food we got the salad invernale, pizza diavola, tagliolini porcini tartufo with shaved black truffles, a bottle of Chianti, and their special dessert which was a vegan & gluten free chocolate cake/bar served with mixed berries & orange shavings. My personal favorite was the porcini tartufo pasta, it was rich & creamy with a good amount of mushrooms & black truffles. Only reason I am giving piazza a 4/5 is the prices. I've had better Italian food for much less, but I do understand this is La Jolla. Would I go again? Probably. read more

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Piazza 1909 is a family business and it feels like it! You will taste the passion from chef Stefano in the cuisine: fresh products, clean taste and cuisine superbly executed, as well as excellent choice of wines. You will feel satisfied but not saturated with a cuisine that is not rich and greasy but really tasty. The family is also in the room, greeting you and waiting on you with a special touch that makes you feel... well, part of the family! Besides all this greatness, the setting is also nice, al fresco, with tables far enough from each other so you don't have to yell to have a normal conversation. And on some nights, there is a musical duo who will play European tunes on which you are welcome to dance. It really feels like you are in Italy but without the jet lag! read more

Fabulous food, setting and service! We brought our ocean swim club here and all 19 of us gave the Piazza team a bravo and 5 Star thumbs up! read more

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If you're looking for a cozy Italian restuarant in La Jolla, Piazza 1909 is a great choice. They are dog friendly with lots of outdoor seating and a relaxing ambiance. Service was very good. The waiter was attentive, and our drinks/food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the shrimp gnocchi and diavola pizza. The gnocchi was fresh and pillowy, and the shrimp was nicely cooked. I enjoyed the creamy, aromatic sauce. The diavola pizza was also very tasty. The tomato sauce was fresh and the spicy Calabrese salame had a good kick. The crust was slightly denser than I prefer, but it had a nice flavor. They also give you a bread basket with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pepper sauce. The bread was very good! I would definitely come back to try more of their menu! read more

Piazza 1909 - Diavola Pizza - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

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A really cute restaurant. We went here for a rehearsal dinner and it was great. A private area with several tables, a bar, and a serving table... The food was good and the focaccia bread was awesome. We also had some of the fried calamari appetizer. The drinks were great but the surprising hit was the Italian lemonade sodas. The servers were attentive and any additional requests came quickly. They also cleared any empty cups and plates out too. Really great service. They did have a couple gluten free options and they also accommodated vegans. There was also a dessert for gluten free people. There was a sorbet alternative to the tiramisu. My kid can't have dairy so we were able to give him the sorbet. read more

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The food was good, the lemon chicken of had less rind. The staff was polite, but the service took a little longer than expected. Yes it was a busy day, maybe having more staff could have made it easier for the staff and patrons. read more

Very romantic and beautiful place at the center of La Jolla. I made a reservation at Open Table for Saturday dinner, and we got a nice seat at front patio. The service here is quite nice, the hostess gave us a nice table even we were 25 minutes earlier arriving. The foods here are delicious! We enjoyed the pizza and the lasagna. The dessert ricotta cheesecake was so so, it was too light, we prefer the New York style. read more

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We loved our experience at Piazza 1909! After a long day of taking our dogs out around the area we debated about having food delivered to our hotel or venturing out to find a close restaurant that accommodated dogs. We found Piazza 1909! It was a short walk across the street from the Empress Hotel! We were able to quickly be seated outside in the patio with our 3 dogs! The patio has a very nice atmosphere with christmas lights lining the outside. It was not too loud and our dogs loved it! The food and drinks were sooo good here! Wife had the bitter pineapple cocktail and the scallop risotto and loved both! I had the red sangria and the salsiccia pizza and both were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the food and ingredients used here! The food and drinks were very affordable and the staff here are very friendly and welcoming! We will definitely be back! read more

Piazza 1909 - Red Sangria and The Bitter Pineapple cocktail - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

Spectacular service. I had my 21st birthday dinner here with a group of 11. The setting was perfect, beautiful outdoor seating with heaters. Our server, Robert, was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the meal. The pasta was high quality, and there was a complimentary birthday treat brought out at the end. Piazza is a hidden gem, and I will be coming back!! read more

Piazza 1909 - SPAGHETTI alle VONGOLE and GNOCCHI al PESTO e BURRATA - Italian Near Me - San Diego, California

We had such an amazing experience here - all of our food was spectacular and the food is incredibly authentic - home made pastas and sauces. They also have gluten free pizza and pasta and an entire vegan menu which I so appreciate as a gluten free/dairy free Italian! To top it all off, the service was absolutely incredible - fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. All around excellent experience and cutest ambiance! HIGHLY recommend and will be returning. read more

We decide to take an overnight trip down to SD/La Jolla and stayed around the La Jolla beach area. This was one of the restaurants around the neighborhood we found on yelp and decided to give it a shot! We didn't have a reservation (long weekend Sat dinner) but decided to call and double checked how long the wait might be, the staff on the phone was super nice and let us know we can stop by within 10mins and they will have a table for us and our 3 pups. This is such a cute spot and have a lot of patio/outdoor seating, however, the highlight is definitely the food!!!! We ordered SALSICCIA (tomato sauce base with red bell paper and Italian sausage pizza) and the RISOTTO alle CAPESANTE e TARTUFO (it's basically truffle scallop risotto). The pizza is superb, especially the dough, it's so flavorful that I kept stealing the crust from SO's plate (lol), the risotto is cooked to just the right texture with yummy scallops. Overall, great spot for yummy food and drinks and it's walking distance to a lot of local hotels and the beach area! read more

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After Visiting La Jolla Cove, we had Lunch here at PIAZZA 1909. Our 17 year old dog was with us, so I had to find a restaurant that is Pet Friendly, and PIAZZA 1909 showed up on my Yelp search. Their outdoor porch with a roof has plenty of space, we checked-in and got seated right away. We checked their Menu and it was nice to see that they also had a DOG MENU too, perfect for our Dog "Bambam". We were all craving for pasta, these are what we ordered: * TAGLIOLINI NERI FRADIAVOLO - Black Ink Noodles, Baja Shrimp, and Garlic Pachino Tomatoes. * SPAGHETTI alle VONGOLE - Clams, parsley, garlic, white wine, and cherry tomatoes. * PAPPARDELLE DI MARE - This one was originaly CIOPPINO, but we asked if they could add PAPPARDELLE . * PORCHETTA alla ROMANA e CARCIOFI FRITTI - This one is on CHEF STEFANO'S SPECIALS, it is pork belly and fried artichoke. * APPLE MULE * CHOCOLATE LOVER- exquisite chocolate ganache , dates , pecans , sliced Almonds , pineapple flambe/ crunchy caramel * FREE RANGE CHICKEN, on the menu for Dogs. For our appetizer I picked the PORCHETTA alla ROMANA e CARCIOFI FRITTI, it has my favorite meat, the one that I always used to order for my Sandwich for Lunch to bring in my School in Italy, it looks like Bacon, but it doesn't taste like Bacon 'coz it has another Italian seasoning, way better than Bacon. The one that I had in Italy had a stronger seasoning and was very addicting, this one was just light, but still good. The FRIED ARTICHOKE was good, it was actually my first time to try it Fried. And for my PASTA I had the SPAGHETTI ALLA VONGOLE, it had lots of CLAMS in Big sizes, it was very creamy and delicious. My husband's FRA DI VIOLO PAPPARDELLE DI MARE also had lots of Seafood, this order was originally CIOPINNO, but we asked if they could add a PAPPARDELLE on it, and they were nice to let us customize it, this one came with a nice light Marina sauce and the noodles were perfectly aldente. My son's BLACK INK TAGLIOLINI, has big Chuncks of Shrimps, it was very flavorful. Our Dessert, the CHOCOLATE LOVER, was so yummy. It had a nice rich chocolate with pineapple and Pecan bits, it was so good. My Drink was very light and refreshing. And for our DOG BAMBAM'S Food, he had CHICKEN and RICE, and he ate it so fast, it was like it was a clean plate ;) They also change some items on their menu from time to time, so there would be more selections , we will be back to try for some more next time . Good food , nice staff, clean place . It is a nice spot to dine-in here in LA JOLLA. read more

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*FOOD* I loved their diversity in options - not just pasta but meat and fish dishes on their own or incorporated in the pasta dishes. To start, we got the Tris do Bruschetta con Burrata and Insalata Estiva. The bruschetta came with three different kinds of bruschetta with burrata on the side. All were delicious, but my favorite was the classic tomato bruschetta. The salad was awesome - I've never had this combination in a salad but I couldn't get enough of it. For main dishes, we ordered the Risotto alle Capensante e Tartufo and Pappardelle di Mare. The risotto was a little watery for my liking, but still good along with the scallops and fried leeks. The Pappardelle di Mare is definitely the way to go! the sauce is delicious and it has a little bite to it. For dessert we got the Tiramisu, which was awesome. *DRINKS* They offer coffee drinks, which I appreciated. They have an espresso machine, so you can order any espresso-based drink. *SERVICE* These servers move around like a well oiled machine. Everything came out in perfect timing, and whatever we needed we got instantly. Our server was extremely busy, but she didn't show it or express it at all - she was a pro. *AMBIANCE* This spot goes way farther back than it seems from the street. There are several patios and different vibes of seating spots. read more

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