Lala

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

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   Minou VIP

   San Diego142 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   So glad we visited Lala. The "share" menu is great - we had grilled oysters, burrata and tomatoes, bib and blue salad and the most delicious carpaccio with fresh from the oven small baguette breads. Followed by the seafood risotto and a couple of the delicious dessert. The only thing I would add is that we wished they had decaf coffee or espresso and a variety of hot teas. All is all delicious and we will be back again ...
   

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   Juan Carlos

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So accommodating, easy booking, no snobbing, food was better than anticipated especially with so much competition around. Service and location was great
   

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   vickie VIP

   San Diego4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Server was great. Food was nothing as we read about the reviews. Food was not good at all
   

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   Danielle

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and drinks. Slow service but still amazing
   

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   Katie VIP

   Orange County77 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We absolutely loved everything we ordered, had the best service and the atmosphere was great! We'll be back the next time we're in San Diego. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great customer experience, friendly staff, excellent food/drinks recommendations
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was amazing! We had the spicy Caesar, burrata, gnocchi (10/10), pesto pasta and truffle Alfredo (10000/10). Food was amazing! Also the pepper martini is delicious.
   

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   Olivia

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gianni was our server and made it such a beautiful and special experience. Amazing overall, I will be returning many more times.
   

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   Ginny VIP

   San Diego24 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great atmosphere, great drinks, great service, great food!
   

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    Marco

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    ANDIE AND TEAM WAS FLAWLESS SERVICE. The art of delivering a Pinwheel Lasagna piping hot to table, and then delivering utensils 3 minutes later is BRILLIANT. WE loved letting it cool down a bit and this all is simply and example of PRO SERVICE. So many details.....Andie noticed a low glass of acqua minerale and asked if I'd like another. (Next time i am ordering a Liter bottle) She was aware of the appetizers so well, she suggested 4 which all harmonized perfectly. The calamari made us realize BARBUSA was the actual KITCHEN for LALA, and now I realize this boutique is for the ALL STARS to ply their magic. Is "Lala" the name for Joey's mom? The lasagna, caesar's salad, osso buco, meatballs & pasta, gnocchi all just right! Was that space a former dark room for a photographer? The wooden paneling made it seem like a Euro Train car. Was this restored from 80 years ago or all brand new? The matre D (can't recall name allison?) made the billing all go smoothly. Fun to leave $100 tip for team.
    

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