Candor by Giuseppe

4.8

786 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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
Website
http://www.dinecandor.com/
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

Location
1030 Torrey Pines Rd, Ste B, La Jolla, CA 92037-4425
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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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.

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

Caesar$15.00
Farmer's Market Green Salad$15.00
Seasonal Chopped Salad$16.00
Candied Pecan & Grilled Chicken Salad$22.00
- Extra Chicken$6.00
Grilled Salmon Nicoise Salad$25.00
Poached Chicken Salad$20.00
- Add Avocado$2.00
- Extra Chicken$6.00
Moroccan Shrimp & Grilled Pear Salad$24.00
- Add Avocado$2.00
- Extra Shrimp$10.00
Roasted Grape & Arugula Salad$16.00

Burgers & Griddle

White Albacore Tuna Melt$20.00
- Fries$0.00
- Salad$0.00
- No Side$0.00
1/2LB Prime Beef Burger$24.00
- Fries$0.00
- Salad$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Salmon Burger$23.00
- Fries$0.00
- Salad$0.00
- No Side$0.00
- Add Avocado$2.00

Starters

Hot & Crispy Tomato Bread$12.00
Grilled Pear Panzanella & Burrata$21.00
California Cheese & Cured Italian Salami$25.00
Roasted Market Vegetables$16.00
Marinated Shrimp Al Ajillo$22.00
Grilled Mediterranean Eggplant$18.00
Local Summer Corn Croquette$16.00
Margherita Flatbread$17.00
- Cheese$0.00
- Tomato$0.00
- Basil$0.00
- Add Chicken$5.00
- Add Chorizo$5.00
- Add Speck$5.00
Papas Bravas$14.00

Entrees

Braised Beef Short Ribs$36.00
Za'atar Salmon & Tahini$34.00
Catch of the Day$38.00
Steak & Frites$42.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Chimichurri$0.00
- Demi Glace$0.00
- No Sauce$0.00
- Both$2.00
Orecchiette$22.00
Lamb Pappardelle$27.00
Pasta & Meatballs$23.00
Penne Norma$24.00
- Add Chicken$6.00

Sides

Roasted Broccolini$12.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Seasonal Squash$11.00
SIDE Poached Chicken$7.00
Grilled Salmon$10.00
Grilled Shrimp$10.00
Grilled Chicken$7.00
Meatballs$10.00
Side Salad$7.00
Herb Fries$6.00
Tuna Salad$7.00
Burger Patty$9.00
Grilled Steak$28.00
Whole Roasted Garlic$4.00

Juniors (Under 10)

Cheeseburger & Fries$15.00
Kids Pasta$12.00
- Tomato Sauce$0.00
- Butter Sauce$0.00
- Plain$0.00
Grilled Cheese & Fries$12.00

Sweets

Fresh Baked Cookies$4.00
- Chocolate Chip$0.00
- Peanut Butter$0.00
- Oatmeal Raisin$0.00
Giuseppe’s Signature Brownies$5.00
Carrot Cake$11.00
Candor Sundae$14.00
- Pistachio$0.00
- Vanilla Bean$0.00
- Bacio$0.00
- Dragonfruit Lemon$0.00
- Brownie$0.00
- Ex Scoop Pistachio$4.00
- Ex Scoop Vanilla$4.00
- Ex Scoop Bacio$4.00
- Ex Scoop Sorbet$4.00
Gelato by the Scoop$6.00
- Pistachio$0.00
- Vanilla Bean$0.00
- Bacio$0.00
- Dragonfruit Lemon$0.00
- Ex Scoop Pistachio$5.00
- Ex Scoop Vanilla $5.00
- Ex Scoop Bacio$5.00
- Ex Scoop Sorbet$5.00
Dark Valhrona Choc Pot Au Creme$12.00
Peanut Butter Mousse-Chocolate Cake$12.00
Seasonal Panna Cotta$14.00

What 786 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Candor by Giuseppe is a charming neighborhood gem in La Jolla, celebrated for its consistently "excellent food" and attentive service. The patio dining offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying standout dishes like the lamb pappardelle and seafood stew. Guests rave about the "wonderful" staff and chef, making it a go-to spot for any occasion. Despite minor issues, the overall experience is "amazing," with a welcoming ambiance and delightful seasonal menu offerings.

786 Reviews

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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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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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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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Sandra
San Diego
82 reviews
vip
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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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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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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Jordan
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, pretty enjoyable restaurant. Really good service and very enjoyable food. The restroom situation kind of sucked (needed to get a key & off the property). As a gluten-free diner, I also felt pretty comfortable. It was expensive but it was a very tasty meal.
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ron
San Diego
64 reviews
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cute little restaurant near downtown La Jolla proper. Very good service and food prep. Located in a strip mall with difficult parking so its best to find street parking if you can.
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Suzanne
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Candor and it’s one of our go to restaurants in the area. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The food is delicious. Their wine menu is on the smaller side but they have many good and unique choices.
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Gregg
San Diego
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent wait staff. The food was well prepared: fish stew with a tomato sauce, clams with linguini, orchiette with a sausage ragu and a delicious arugula salad with grapes, beets and goat cheese. We ate in the pleasantly decorated dining room though there is an outdoor patio as well.
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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 786 OpenTable diners.