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Candor by Giuseppe, La Jolla, CA

Candor by Giuseppe

4.8
4.8
790 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
With honest flavor and expression, Candor is a fresh take on dining, a neighborhood destination, and go-to gathering place. Always ready to serve up an engaging and savory social environment, community and culture mix seamlessly through an unpretentious and approachable seasonal menu. An American eatery that satisfies locals and travelers alike, guests feel right at home – always delighted by familiar tastes with global twists.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, International, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 246-7818
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Family sized meals available for pick up and delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Space available for private events
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Experiences

  • Unwind & Uncork: 30% off Wine Bottles ALL DAY!

    $1.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    WINE WEDNESDAY 30% off all bottles of wine We have something for every palate on our extensive international wine list.
    Unwind & Uncork: 30% off Wine Bottles ALL DAY! Photo

Offers

  • Unwind, Sip, & Save! Candor Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy select cocktails, wines by the glass, draft beer and $10 afternoon bites. Tues-Sat. 3:30p-5:30pm

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What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Candor by Giuseppe is a delightful neighborhood gem in La Jolla, boasting "excellent food and service" in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" dishes like lamb pappardelle and burrata with grilled peach. The knowledgeable staff and beautiful outdoor patio enhance the dining experience. Highly recommended for a memorable meal.

790 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were superb. Prices reasonable and a great happy hour menu.

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  2. Linda

    San Diego

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food is very fresh and delicious. The carpaccio is to die for as well as the avocado toast. Well done Giuseppe.

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  3. DESIREE

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I both ordered the Braised Short Ribs. I knew as soon as I saw it what a wonderful meal we were about to have. I asked for a steak knife but immediately realized it was not needed. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful covered with a rich velvety sauce . The dish was accompanied by mashed potatoes and broccoli. I’ll be back for sure!

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  4. Jessica

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    JR did a fantastic job waiting on us. He gave us good recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. This is a warm friendly Italian restaurant. Definitely needs to be added to your restaurant list!

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  5. Mickey

    San Diego

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It is a nice place with good food. Wish the hostess would be a little friendlier and accommodate the customers as they arrive, since there is no room to wait. Even though the table was ready she had us wait with the excuse that "the waiters aren't ready". The owners definitely need to hire some more help. The place was really loud as they allow large tables to order lots of drinks and yell; no one from the staff would ask the loud table to lower their tone, plus the tables as placed right next to each other so very limited space to walk around or try to get away from the loud noise. Hard to talk with your date! The food and service during the meal was very good and very tasty. The only negative appears to be that the deserts don't taste fresh.

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  6. David

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’re locals and as always we love coming here and usually bring our dog, which is great. I was a bit disappointed to see a new menu with only a few of the great salads. The waiter was very accommodating and got me the salad I missed. Thank you.

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  7. Ron

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Awesome! Great place to eat. Get that carrot cake!

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  8. Sandra

    San Diego

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For starters, it's one of the friendliest restaurants you'll ever go to followed by a wonderful well prepared meal.It is consistently good all the time! Every season they are new interesting dishes to the menu. I had the fish special Baramundi With couscous and butternut squash purée. My husband had a chicken dish which was amazing, I couldn't keep my fork out of his plate. Just luscious dinner.

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  9. Esperanza

    Miami

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente atención y comida, todo exquisito 💯 muy recomendable

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  10. Katherine

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owner was there checking on EVERY table. Staff is amazing and food was OUT of this world.

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FAQs

Candor by Giuseppe offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Candor by Giuseppe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 246-7818.

Candor by Giuseppe is rated 4.8 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

Candor by Giuseppe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Candor by Giuseppe

1030 Torrey Pines Rd, Ste B, La Jolla, CA 92037-4425

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, International, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 246-7818
  • Catering
    Family sized meals available for pick up and delivery.
  • Private party facilities
    Space available for private events
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