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Piazza 1909, La Jolla, CA

Piazza 1909

4.8
4.8
853 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to Piazza 1909 in the heart of La Jolla! Enjoy chef Stefano's exquisite Italian cuisine and daily specials in a beautiful Mediterranean setting. Great outdoor patios and private event spaces. Gluten free pasta, pizza and Vegan menu available. Best homemade Pasta in La Jolla. Organic, free range meat and fresh Seafood. Dog friendly. DINNER Tuesday-Sunday. HAPPY HOURS Tuesday-Friday 4:30-6:00pm. Team Building cooking Classes. Private Chef Dinners & Catering. WEEKEND BRUNCH will resumes next Summer, but we welcome private luncheons any day of the week. What else to say? If you are looking for a memorable Italian dining experience, you got to the perfect spot! Grazie e ci vediamo in Piazza!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 412-3108
  • Website
    http://www.piazza1909.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Stefano Ceresoli
  • Catering
    Chef-owner Stefano caters for you fabulous meals and is available to cook at your home for special occasions. Call Roberta at 858.349.7966 to help you with your catering needs, from small office parties to large private events and weddings. info@piazza1901.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    A perfect venue to host your private event or corporate party.Large front patio with outdoor wine bar, perfect for cocktail parties. Private covered heated patios for banquets. Request a quote at www.Piazza1909.com or call Roberta at 858.349.7966 info@piazza1901.com
  • Location
    7731 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Cross street
    Silverado & Kline
  • Parking details
    1 to 2 hrs parking limit during the day, until 6pmUnlimited after 6pm or all day on Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri - 4:30PM - 9:00PM; Sat & Sun 3:30 PM - 9:00PM. Complimentary Homemade focaccia bread with your order

Meat & Seafood Entrees

  • Salmone ai Carciofi e Limone$32.00

    Wild Salmon / White Wine-Lemon Sauce / Artichokes Roasted Potatoes / Organic Seasonal Veggies

    • Cioppino$26.00

      Clams / Mussels / Shrimp / Fish of the Day White Wine / Garlic / Cherry Tomatoes

      • Brasato al Barolo su Risotto$34.00

        Braised Short Ribs / Barolo Wine Reduction Saffron Risotto & Organic Veggies

        • Scaloppine di Pollo al Porto e Funghi$28.00

          Free Range Chicken Medallions / Mushrooms Port Wine Reduction / Organic Seasonal Veggies Roasted Potatoes

          • Cotoletta alla Milanese$27.00

            Free range Chicken Cutlets / Arugula / Cherry Tomatoes / Shaved Parmigiano / Roasted Potatoes

            Pizza

            Vegan Cheese $1. Gluten Free Dough $2

            • Margherita$18.00

              Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil

              • Napoletana$18.00

                Tomato Sauce, Anchovies, Capers, Oregano

                • Crudo e Rucola$23.00

                  24mo. Parma Prosciutto, Arugula, Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Shaved Parmigiano, Cherry Tomatoes

                  • Diavola$20.00

                    Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Spicy Calabrese Salame

                    • Salsiccia$19.00

                      Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella / Bell Peppers / Red Onion Italian Sausage

                      • Orto Fritto$20.00

                        Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella. Fried Organic Veggies: Zucchini, Eggplant, Broccolini, Asparagus, Sweet Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Artichokes

                        • Stracchino, Zucca e Guanciale$23.00

                          Mozzarella / Stracchino / Roasted Butternut Squash Guanciale Pork Cheek / Truffle Oil

                          • Cotto e Funghi$22.00

                            Tomato Sauce / Mozzarella / Prosciutto Cotto di Parma Mushrooms

                            Salads

                            • Shrimp Nicoise$22.00

                              Grilled Baja Shrimp / Organic Mixed Greens Black Olives / Potato Boiled Egg / Green Beans Capers / Lemon Dressing

                              • Insalata Colorata$19.00

                                Augula / Fennel / Cherry Tomato / Bacon Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

                                • Insalata della Casa

                                  Organic Mixed Greens / Cherry Tomatoes / Pecorino Cheese

                                  • Small$9.00
                                  • Regular$14.00

                                • Insalata di Farro$17.00

                                  Organic Spring Mix / Heirloom Spaghetti Carrots Green Peas / Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Pecorino Cheese

                                  • Insalata Deliziosa$17.00

                                    Baby Spinach / Pear / Goat Cheese / Walnuts Raisins / Orange & Champagne Vinaigrette

                                    Starters

                                    • Tartar di Tonno$24.00

                                      Ahi Tuna Tartar / Avocado / Evoo / Lemon Fresh Mango Puree

                                      • Zuppa del Giorno$12.00

                                        Soup of the Day. Organic & Dairy Free

                                        • Affettati Misti e Formaggi$25.00

                                          24mo Parma Prosciutto / Speck / Cheeses Calabrese Spicy Salame / Mediterranean Olives Roasted Pepper / Caramelized Walnuts

                                          • Bruschetta$12.00

                                            Marinated Chopped Heirloom Tomato, Garlic, Basil - On Crostini

                                            • Calamari Fritti$21.00

                                              Fried Calamari, Baja Shrimp, Zucchini, Artichokes, San Marzano Tomato Sauce

                                              • Homemade Bread Basket$3.00

                                                With Tomato Confit "Complimentary First Basket"

                                                • Caprese$20.00

                                                  D.O.P. Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Arugula, Oregano, EVOO

                                                  • Carciofi, Burrata e Pistacchi$23.00

                                                    Artichokes / Burrata / Crumbled Pistachios / Pesto Fried Leeks

                                                    • Polpette$19.00

                                                      Homemade Angus Beef Meat Balls, San Marzano Tomato Sauce

                                                      • Impepata di Cozze$18.00

                                                        Mediterranean Mussels / White Wine / Garlic / Parsley Pachino Tomatoes

                                                        Homemade Pasta & Entrees

                                                        Ask for Gluten Free Pasta

                                                        • Penne al Ragu' Vegano$23.00

                                                          Delicious Walnuts-Pistachios Fresh Tomato Ragout

                                                          • Maccheroni dell'Orto$20.00

                                                            Organic Seasonal Vegetables / Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

                                                            • Maccheroni Salsiccia e Carciofi$23.00

                                                              House Sausage / Artichoke Hearts / Chili

                                                              • Fusilli dell' Orto$19.00

                                                                Organic Seasonal Vegetables / Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Cork Screw Pasta

                                                                • Ravioli di Carne ai Porcini$22.00

                                                                  Short Ribs Ravioli / Parmigiano / Porcini Mushrooms Sauce

                                                                  • Tagliatelle Bolognese$23.00

                                                                    Angus Beef Ragout / 24 mo. Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                    • Lasagna$23.00

                                                                      Angus Beef Ragout / Besciamelle Sauce / Pasta Layers D.O.P. Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                      • Spaghetti e Polpette$22.00

                                                                        Homemade Angus Beef Meat Balls, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Romano Cheese

                                                                        • Spaghetti alle Vongole$26.00

                                                                          Clams / Parsley / Garlic / White Wine / Cherry Tomatoes

                                                                          • Pappardelle di Mare$29.00

                                                                            Clams / Mussels / Baja Shrimp / Wild Salmon Cherry Tomatoes / Garlic

                                                                            • Ravioli di Magro al Burro e Salvia$22.00

                                                                              Spinach / Ricotta / Parmigiano / Delicate Butter and Sage Sauce

                                                                              • Tagliolini Neri Fradiavolo$27.00

                                                                                Black Ink Noodles / Baja Shrimp / Garlic Pachino Tomatoes / Calabrian Chili

                                                                                • Gnocchi al Gorgonzola, Pere, Pistacchi$22.00

                                                                                  Potato Dumplings / Gorgonzola Cheese / Pear Pistacchio Dust

                                                                                  • Gnocchi allo Zafferano e Speck$23.00

                                                                                    Potato Dumplings / Cherry Tomatoes / Saffron Sauce D.O.P. Speck Smoked Ham

                                                                                    Dessert Menu

                                                                                    Dolci Tentazioni. Daily Homemade for your Sweet Temptations

                                                                                    • Cannoli$12.00

                                                                                      Fresh Ricotta Cheese / Candied Orange Crumbled Pistachios

                                                                                      • Sorbetto Artigianale$7.00

                                                                                        Two Scoops: Lemon & Wild Berries Sorbet

                                                                                        • Gelato Artigianale$7.00

                                                                                          Two Scoops of Your Favorite Flavors: Vanilla / Chocolate / Pistachio

                                                                                          • Tiramisu'$13.00

                                                                                            Lady Fingers / Espresso / Marsala / Mascarpone / Cocoa

                                                                                            • Salame al Cioccolato$12.00

                                                                                              75% Dark Chocolate / Cookie Crumbs / Rum Sliced in the Shape of Salame

                                                                                              • Vulcano$13.00

                                                                                                A Chocolate Lover: Chocolate Soufflé topped with Gelato

                                                                                                • Affogato al Caffe'$8.00

                                                                                                  Vanilla Gelato / Shot of Espresso

                                                                                                  Last updated: June 25, 2022

                                                                                                  What 853 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

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                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                  Piazza 1909 in La Jolla is a charming family-owned Italian restaurant offering a cozy ambiance and "authentic" culinary delights. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food, including homemade pasta and creative pizzas. Notable dishes like the Branzino and ravioli impress diners. "Great service" and a lovely outdoor patio enhance the dining experience.

                                                                                                  854 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                                    Central Coast2 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined today

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    We all agreed that this was one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Great service too! We will definitely be back!

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                                                                                                  2. Tom

                                                                                                    Minneapolis3 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    The food is excellent and service is efficient and friendly.

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                                                                                                  3. Virginia

                                                                                                    San Diego1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Piazza 1909 was able to modify my meal to accommodate my dietary needs exceptionally well, and my husband enjoyed what he ordered from the regular menu. They offer more gluten free options than most restaurants -- calamari, pizza, pasta, bread. They are also able to substitute dairy free cheese and leave bothersome ingredients out of many dishes if desired. We will be back!

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                                                                                                  4. Marlene VIP

                                                                                                    San Diego15 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Food was excellent! Staff was courteous. They even let us borrow their umbrella when walked to their restrooms, which were outside the restaurant.

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                                                                                                  5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                    San Francisco1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Everything was perfect! Their gluten free eggplant parmesan special and pizza was delicious. And the ambience in the patio is always the best.

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                                                                                                  6. Rita VIP

                                                                                                    San Diego54 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    As always, consistent great food and service. Our favorite spot for any occasion.

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                                                                                                  7. Carolyn VIP

                                                                                                    San Diego43 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                     we had another yummy dinner at Piazza 1909. They have a great menu with lots of options. I enjoy the linguine with clams. It’s fun to sit on the outside patio. The service was great and the food came out quite promptly. You’ll have a great meal here!

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                                                                                                  8. Stephen VIP

                                                                                                    San Diego25 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Wonderful food. Not your standard Italian restaurant fare. Plenty of pasta, of course, but with a well rounded menu of fish, meat and pizza. We are regulars and I almost always have one of Chef Stefano's weekly specials. Fun to try something new each time we go with the confidence that all will be good. Can't miss dining.

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                                                                                                  9. David VIP

                                                                                                    London11 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    We had a wonderful meal and experience at Piazza 1909. When we got there, it was raining cats and dogs, so the seating possibilities at this mostly outdoor but tented venue were limited. We had a reservation for the side patio, so they put us inside at a table. The food and options were delicious. My wife had the pappardelle, and I had the braised short ribs. We had a nice cocktail and a glass of wine with our meal. The wine list has a nice range of choices. The service and atmosphere are very nice. The restaurant is very quiet so it is easy to talk. We will be back!

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                                                                                                  10. Lisette

                                                                                                    San Diego9 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    Dined on March 2, 2025

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Amazing food. Excellent service. I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant .

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                                                                                                  Piazza 1909 is rated 4.8 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  10:30 PM
                                                                                                  Booked 25 times today

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                                                                                                  Google Map for Piazza 1909

                                                                                                  7731 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

                                                                                                  Dining areas

                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                    Silverado & Kline
                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                    La Jolla
                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Italian, Pizzeria, Seafood
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    1 to 2 hrs parking limit during the day, until 6pmUnlimited after 6pm or all day on Sunday
                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                    Stefano Ceresoli
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                    http://www.piazza1909.com/
                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                    (858) 412-3108
                                                                                                  • Catering
                                                                                                    Chef-owner Stefano caters for you fabulous meals and is available to cook at your home for special occasions. Call Roberta at 858.349.7966 to help you with your catering needs, from small office parties to large private events and weddings. info@piazza1901.com<br />
                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                    A perfect venue to host your private event or corporate party.Large front patio with outdoor wine bar, perfect for cocktail parties. Private covered heated patios for banquets. Request a quote at www.Piazza1909.com or call Roberta at 858.349.7966 info@piazza1901.com

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