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La Pastaia, San Diego, CA

La Pastaia

4.3
4.3
333 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 11:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 272-0157
  • 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!
  • Area
    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

What 333 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Pastaia offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "outstanding, friendly service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the fresh pasta and authentic cuisine. The ambiance is beautifully decorated, enhancing your dining experience. While some mention staffing issues during peak times, the restaurant's charm and flavors make it "a must try."

333 Reviews
  1. Janey

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Eliomar

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Shashank

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food overall. But was disappointed with how the Tiramisu tasted. Could have been better.

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  4. Angelo

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Me and my girlfriend went here on valentines day, the service was rushed it felt as if they were trying to push us out the door as soon as we sat down, food was sub par and not worth the price you were paying, the pasta was lukewarm drenched in mediocre sauce and the shrimp wasn’t even de-shelled, the ribeye steak ordered medium rare came out chewy and tough, the risotto it came with was bland, 0 flavor, the meatball appetizer tasted like store bought frozen food, the crab cake was sub par at best, you were only given one, the highlight of our dinner was the caesar salad which was actually pretty good

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  5. Julia

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They had a special menu for Valentine’s Day, the restaurant was very busy. Service was a little slow because of how busy they were. The food was pretty good, specialty cocktails were very good. The table was wobbly, we sat on the patio and it was pretty cold they could do a better job of heating the patio. Over it was a nice evening.

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  6. Jose

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience on valentines day was not what I expected. The day before I browsed the menu to figure out what I would order. Upon sitting they had a fixed Valentines Day menu. The options weren't the best. I thought about just leaving. But we were already there so we stayed. Waitress did amazing but food and price was not worth it...

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  7. Constance

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Too loud and bright very poor ambience ? Tables too small and close together, our table was wobbly and we saw a dirty knife on the floor under our table. We waited 10 minutes and decided to leave, we never ordered.

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  8. Jeremy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First dining experience here. My wife and I went for “Restaurant week” based upon the menu they offered. We had a great dining experience, exceptional service. the food was fresh, delicious, and everything we could have asked for. One could argue this beats out some italian spots in Little Italy. We will definitely be returning to explore the lunch and/or dinner menu outside of the restaurant week menu.

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  9. Jim

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here during Restaurant Week so we only ordered off the limited menu but it was very good and service was top notch so we will be back for sample off the full menu.

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  10. Kathy

    VIP

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maia is the absolute best. The Caesar salad was once again so delicious, as was the salmon.

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La Pastaia is rated 4.3 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for La Pastaia

3055 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mt Macadia Blvd
  • Area
    Bay Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 11:30–21:30
  • 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
    (619) 272-0157
  • 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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