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La Pastaia, San Diego, CA

La Pastaia

4.3
4.3
341 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Upon stepping into La Pastaia, you’ll be greeted by an inviting ambiance that seamlessly combines modern elegance with rustic charm. The cozy and friendly environment creates an ideal setting for an enchanting culinary experience. From homemade pasta tossed in flavorful sauces to mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas topped with the freshest ingredients, our menu offers a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared with a contemporary flair. La Pastaia is the brainchild of a dynamic duo whose expertise and love for the culinary

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Danilo Gagliano
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant and each of its spaces are available for private or semi-private events. Perfect for Baby/Bridal Showers, Wedding Brunch, and more!
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Park
  • Cross street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    yes one block over
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Banfi Wine Dinner

    $78.00 per person

    Apr 15, 2025 only
    Join us at La Pastaia for an extraordinary 4-course wine dinner hosted by a global Banfi sommelier! Indulge in a meticulously curated dining experience where each course is expertly paired with exceptional Banfi wines, showcasing the richness of Italian winemaking. From exquisite appetizers to a decadent dessert, every bite and sip will transport you to the vineyards of Tuscany. Don’t miss this exclusive evening of fine wine, gourmet cuisine, and expert insights at Little Italy’s premier dining destination. Limited seating available—reserve your spot today!
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What 341 people are saying

La Pastaia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Pastaia offers "authentic Italian cuisine" with "fantastic" food and "excellent service." Guests love the "inviting atmosphere" and "generous portions" while enjoying dishes like "crispy calamari" and "decadent tiramisu." The restaurant's "attentive staff" and "reasonable prices" make it a local favorite. Perfect for a delightful dining experience.
341 Reviews
  1. JoyceA

    San Diego3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I was sorry to see that the quality of food has slipped sine I was there a couple of months ago. We were a fairly large group and we ordered appetizers, pastas, and main dishes. One or 2 of the dishes were really good, but many were actually tasteless. How did that happen?

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  2. LisaB VIP

    San Diego10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always fantastic! Service was a little slow - but staff is wonderful!
    La PastaiaResponded on March 18, 2025
    Thank you so much for you kind words, Lisa. And noted on the pace of your visit. We do hope to host you again soon!

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  3. Grace VIP

    San Diego71 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grazi! La Pastia has matured into a great local restaurant. Wished there were more restaurants in the area like it. Ambiance: Light, comfortable, cheery, and well decorated venue…lots of seating inside and outside. Great for date night, friends gathering or families. Food: They have a solid happy hour with a nice list of food options…it’s not just drinks like many other happy hours. We had some items from the hh and regular menu…meatballs, artichokes, rice balls, arugula pear salad, prosciutto pizza and sea bass. The sea bass (special) was our favorite. It was flaky with a tasty coconut sauce and the risotto paired with it was delicious and a dusting of micro greens. We only wished they had added a side of veggies or mushrooms to the risotto. They have some good Italian wines…nice to have something different. We like the Super Tuscans. Service: Is always excellent. Love the energy of the staff. Some of them bring an authentic Italian experience to the table. The new GM came and introduced herself to us and recommended the sea bass, which as you have read was a great recommendation. This restaurant is one of our local favorites…we will be back again and again. 4.5 stars
    La PastaiaResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hello Grace! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled that we have grown into your neighborhood spot and do look forward to hosting you again soon. We will continue to work on that 5-star experience.

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  4. Cynthia

    Unspecified1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Most staff was very rude, impatient, and unprofessional. My party and I felt uncomfortable asking more questions about menu items. Waiter was obviously annoyed and rude to my party. At one point waiter snatched menu from parties members hands and threw menus on side table. Floor was very dirty

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  5. jessica

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great evening every time i come here. The service is great and the food is always on point.

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  6. Jill

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pizza and chicken parmesean. Genenerous salad.

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  7. Sarah

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, we were seated quickly. Staff was very attentive.

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  8. Kelly

    Hawaii2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Oysters were not fresh, we had to send them back because they were inedible.

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  9. Janey

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and loved our waiter. He was so nice and accommodating. Will be back if ever back in town.

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  10. Eliomar

    Atlantic City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was great servers were super friendly food was fantastic they messed up on one app but it was super busy and the mess up actually being super good and it’s my favorite appetizer now overall would definitely recommend and it’s pretty cheap

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FAQs

La Pastaia is rated 4.3 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Pastaia

3055 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    yes one block over
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Danilo Gagliano
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We would love to cater your next event
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant and each of its spaces are available for private or semi-private events. Perfect for Baby/Bridal Showers, Wedding Brunch, and more!
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