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Piazza 1909, La Jolla, CA

Piazza 1909

4.7
4.7
832 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • RENATO RATTI BAROLO WINE TASTING DINNER

    $15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 25, 2025 only
    Join us for our wine tasting of the year on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 6:30pm featuring RENATO RATTI superb wines, including Barolo "Marcenasco", and prestigious Barolo cru "Serradenari" from La Morra, Piedmont. Meet Pietro Ratti, owner and son of Renato, the legendary vintner who put Barolo on the map. A four-course gourmet dinner curated by Chef Stefano Ceresoli, paired to four super wines. $99 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Our largest tables will be communal-based, unless your party takes up the entire table. Guests are required to pay a $15 non refundable deposit per person to secure their seat.

What 832 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piazza 1909 in La Jolla offers a charming and cozy dining experience in a historic setting. Guests rave about its "delicious food" and "wonderful service." The family-run restaurant features fresh ingredients, "authentic Italian cuisine," and a warm ambiance, especially on the inviting outdoor patio. A true "hidden gem" for Italian dining enthusiasts.

832 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    VIP

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another wonderful meal here. They have a broad range of items in the menu, some great specials and quite good service. Highly recommend!

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  2. Yolanda

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ambience setting for our Valentine's Day dinner. The Piazza 1909 staff were wonderful. Our server was attentive and helpful. I'm looking forward to attend wine tastings in the near future. Grazie!

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  3. Ron

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was very good. It was an excellent meal for Valentine’s Day with the family. The food was delicious and the service was superb 10 out of 10 recommend. We are definitely coming back!

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  4. Jack

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very welcoming, the food was absolutely amazing!!

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  5. Lisa

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation for dinner at 6 on a Saturday. The hostess was overwhelmed and very slow. Didn’t get seated until 630. Took a while for a server to come to the table, but the server ended up great. Food kind of bland

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  6. Stephen

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upscale Italian food in a wonderful atmosphere. Very comfortable and just delicious.

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  7. Jeff

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for Alfresco Dining! Love the ambience, great service and delicious food and at a reasonable price.

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  8. Mark

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pasta and clams, salad, and wine. Charming service by Frederico.

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  9. Rebekah

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service. A Hidden gem! We went there for my daughter‘s 16th birthday and had a wonderful time. It’s in a beautiful old historic home.

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  10. John

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy dining experience … loved our carpaccio di polipi and frittura misto as starters and our pasta and pizza mains. Mmmmmmm! A gem.

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Piazza 1909 is rated 4.7 stars by 832 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

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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
  • 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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