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Piatti - La Jolla

2182 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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Ranked #3 of 244 restaurants in La Jolla
Price range: RM110 - RM157
Cuisines: Italian
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: La Jolla Shores Drive
Description: A tradition to many La Jollans, this Italian bistro serves fresh authentic regional Italian cuisine. A landmark Ficus tree takes up one corner of their very popular patio, but the bright and cheerful dining room is delightful during the day or on those chilly evenings when it’s too cold to sit outside. The menu is presented in an innovative and creative fashion offering a wide variety of pastas, pizza and grilled items. In addition, you may find many vegetarian and health conscious dishes. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday and includes specialties such as Uovo Benedetto (Eggs Benefits served on grilled polenta with basil hollandaise) along with omelets and breakfast pizzas.
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

high energy atmosphere, excellent Italian food, good prompt service, valet parking,honors reservations promptly

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Billings, Montana
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Our waiter Tim did an awesome job waiting on our large birthday group which struggled to stay on task and make decisions. He was very patient, fun and always available. Everyone enjoyed what they had selected from the pasta to the rainbow trout to the ribeye that you could cut with a butter knife. Food was amazing. Fun local plalce.... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

What an interesting collection of souls when the regulars dine. Occasionally preempted by university parents during grad week. No it's not Hemingway's bar in the Keys. They are friendly and conversational. The bartenders are attentive and suggest the best fare for a given evening. I'll be back next trip.

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San Diego, California
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19 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

Always the best found and service in La Jolla Shores. The steaks and sea food are a dream. I would dine here weekly if it were more affordable. My mouth waters just thinking about it. The back patio under the huge tree is wonderful.

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San Diego
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Had brunch here after kayaking. Food was great. Atmosphere on the patio very relaxed. Great service. Not to be missed.

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This is the only restaurant we ate at more than once all week. It's a little more expensive, which is why didn't eat there even more. This Italian food is the best I've had in a long time...anywhere. We both drooled over our food long after. Service is great, food is amazing. EAT HERE!

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Louisville, KY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

May 15,2013 When I visit our daughter at UCSD we love going to this very special place. Of course we sat outside as the weather is always perfect and if there is a chill in the air there are plenty of heaters. We started off with the calamari and it was excellent. We were pretty full from eating that and... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Nice little restaurant in La Jolla shores. You have to eat outside to really enjoy this charming spot. We liked the food but found it a little pricy.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We dined at Piatti last Saturday night for the first time based on the great reviews on tripadvisor. I have to say that the restaurant is in a good setting and the food was very good. I had the seafood linguini dish, my girlfriend had the ravioli dish. Now the bad. We were seated in the bar area which was... More

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La Jolla, California
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The bread sticks are fantastic,just a little extra to this fun place for dining. A short stroll to the beach afterwards makes a nice finish. Quite casual for those out-of-towners that don't want to get dolled up. Good food.

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