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The Amalfi Llama - San Diego, San Diego, CA

The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

4.5
4.5
456 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The Amalfi Llama reimagines the culinary landscape by seamlessly merging the allure of a rustic live-fire steakhouse with the flavors of Italian cuisine, a culinary haven where genuine cooking, down-to-earth cuisine and stylish flair intertwine. Guests embark on a journey from Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy as they indulge in a multisensory experience that transcends boundaries – from the soothing cream decor to the intimate ambiance of crackling embers accompanied by the melodies of vintage Italian vinyls. Embracing the essence of a modern farmhouse, The Amalfi Llama revolves around an open parrilla grill and wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers to craft dishes. The restaurant’s ethos also meets design with Latin American and Mediterranean influences, resulting in an inviting environment adorned with light woods, natural light and subtly elegant finishes, defying traditional steakhouse and Italian restaurant conventions.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, South American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–18:00 Daily 21:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (858) 224-9606
  • Website
    http://amalfillama.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jaime Chavez
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next event with us! Our private dining room seats up to 10 guests and is complete with AV capabilities, making it perfect for board meetings or intimate celebrations. For larger groups, our semi-private covered and heated patio spaces are ideal. Ask about our private event packages, with prix fixe and family style options for every event.
  • Location
    4575 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
  • Area
    University City/Golden Triangle
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Women's Month Dinner

    US$140.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Mar 2025 only
    18:30
    Join us in celebrating Women's History Month with a curated four-course experience, each course showcasing selections from women-owned and operated brands from around the world WELCOME COCKTAIL: Amalfi Muse Corazon Tequila, St Germain, grapefruit, soda, lime, agave FIRST COURSE: Tuna Tartare | Avocado, Ponzu Paired with: Decoy Sparkling Cuvée (United States) SECOND COURSE: Lobster Arrabbiata | Spaghetti, spicy tomato Paired with: Donnafugata Floramundi (SIcily) THIRD COURSE Lamb Chop | Garlic Chili Broccolini, Whipped Potatoes Paired with: Familia Torres Priorat (Spain) INTERMEZZO Blood Orange Sorbet FOURTH COURSE: Chocolate Sin Cake | Flourless chocolate cake, vanilla gelato Paired with: Pisco XO | Peach, lime, ginger beer
    Women's Month Dinner photo

  • Chef's Table

    US$1,000.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your next event with an unforgettable experience at The Amalfi Llama's exclusive Chef's Table. Our private event room offers an intimate setting where you and your guests can indulge in a curated menu crafted by our renowned chefs. Perfect for celebrations, corporate gatherings, or special occasions, this unique dining experience combines exceptional cuisine with personalized service, all set against the backdrop of our elegant and vibrant atmosphere. Host your next event with us and make it truly memorable. *Food & Beverage minimum is $1000 for the room before service fees and tax. Your event manager will reach out to you after booking to confirm menu details.
    Chef's Table photo

Menu

The Amalfi Llama - San Diego's menu was last updated 2025-01-20.

Starters

  • FocacciaUS$14.00

    Olive Oil, Rosemary

    • Oysters on the Half ShellUS$28.00

      Half Dozen

      • Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$27.00

        Cocktail Sauce

        • Short Rib EmpanadaUS$19.00

          Chimichurri

          • Shishito PeppersUS$14.00

            Lemon, EVOO, Avocado Mousse

            • Squash BlossomsUS$19.00

              Mascarpone, Pistachio

              • CalamariUS$21.00

                Fresno, Tartar, Spicy Aioli

                • Prosciutto San DanieleUS$32.00

                  Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

                  • Tuna TartareUS$29.00

                    Avocado, Ponzu

                    • Hamachi CrudoUS$29.00

                      Serrano, Yuzu

                      • Roasted BurrataUS$25.00

                        Cherry Tomato, Focaccia

                        • Crab CakeUS$32.00

                          Citrus Aioli

                          • Ossetra Royal CaviarUS$145.00

                            Blini, Chives, Crème Fraîche

                            Salad

                            • Roasted BeetUS$21.00

                              Citrus, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almond

                              • Arugula ArtichokeUS$24.00

                                Mushroom, Pistachio, Parmigiano Reggiano

                                • CaesarUS$19.00

                                  Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crouton

                                  • House ChoppedUS$21.00

                                    Arugula, Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado, Herb Vinaigrette

                                    Wood Fire

                                    • Center Cut FiletUS$59.00

                                      8 oz.

                                      • Prime RibeyeUS$75.00

                                        16 ounces

                                        • Prime New York StripUS$66.00

                                          12 ounces

                                          • TomahawkUS$195.00

                                            Serves Two 32 ounces

                                            • A5 WagyuUS$140.00

                                              3 ounces

                                              • MilamessiUS$48.00

                                                Crispy Beef Filet, Pomodoro Sauce, Mozzarella, French Fries

                                                • Lamb ChopsUS$68.00

                                                  18 ounces

                                                  • Wood-Grilled Half ChickenUS$39.00

                                                    Roasted Potatoes, Chimichurri

                                                    • Scottish SalmonUS$46.00

                                                      Asparagus, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes

                                                      • BranzinoUS$58.00

                                                        Lemon, Capers, Olive Oil

                                                        • Twin Maine Lobster TailsUS$92.00

                                                          19 ounces, Clarified butter, Charred Lemon

                                                          Sandwiches

                                                          • Amalfi BurgerUS$22.00

                                                            American Swiss, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Amalfi Sauce

                                                            • Maine Lobster RollUS$35.00

                                                              Chimichurri Aioli, Chives

                                                              • Prime French DipUS$28.00

                                                                Shaved Ribeye, Horseradish Cream, Arugula, Au Jus

                                                                • Chicken PestoUS$19.00

                                                                  Sun Dried Tomatoes, Gruyere, Pesto Aioli

                                                                  Pasta

                                                                  • SpaghettiUS$24.00

                                                                    Tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                    • Cacio e PepeUS$28.00

                                                                      Spaghetti, Pecorino

                                                                      • Baked CarbonaraUS$29.00

                                                                        Tagliolini, Ham

                                                                        • Lobster ArrabbiataUS$52.00

                                                                          Spaghetti, Spicy Tomato

                                                                          • Truffle TagliatelleUS$38.00

                                                                            Black Truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                            • Shrimp ScampiUS$36.00

                                                                              Garlic, Butter

                                                                              Pizza Fina

                                                                              • MargheritaUS$23.00

                                                                                Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil

                                                                                • PositanoUS$28.00

                                                                                  Soppressata, Finocchiona, Hot Honey

                                                                                  • Truffle & MushroomUS$37.00

                                                                                    Truffle Oil

                                                                                    • Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$36.00

                                                                                      Prosciutto, Arugula, Artichoke, Goat Cheese

                                                                                      Last updated: 6 January 2025

                                                                                      What 456 people are saying

                                                                                      The Amalfi Llama - San Diego 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

                                                                                      4.5
                                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                      • 4Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      The Amalfi Llama in San Diego offers a "beautiful" dining experience with "outstanding" service and a "gorgeous" ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious" food, especially the lobster arabiatta and branzino. Although some find the prices high, the "attentive" staff and "vibrant" atmosphere make it a popular spot for special occasions.

                                                                                      456 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Jaasiel

                                                                                        Las Vegas2 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Restaurant 10/10, loved the service, the ambience, the food was delicious and prices were good.
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Thank you, Jaasiel for your 5* star review. We hope you can join us again soon and maybe even stop by for our Happy Hour twice daily (3-5pm; and again after 9pm for Amalfi After-Dark!).

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                                                                                      2. Shez VIP

                                                                                        Atlanta5 reviews

                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Seated for 15 mins no water no menus, rude server, Deno the manager did well at fixing the situation when we brought it up. Wonder what would have happened if we didn’t….

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                                                                                      3. Debra

                                                                                        Washington DC27 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Very hip vibe, gorgeous interiors, food and drinks fabulous, service very attentive. Loved it!
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Thank you Debra, for your 5* star review. We hope you can join us again soon and maybe even stop by for our Happy Hour twice daily (3-5pm; and again after 9pm for Amalfi After-Dark!).

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                                                                                      4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                        San Diego7 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great food & service! Very happy to celebrate our anniversary there tonight!
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Thank you for your 5* star review. We hope you can join us again soon and maybe even stop by for our Happy Hour twice daily (3-5pm; and again after 9pm for Amalfi After-Dark!).

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                                                                                      5. Ray VIP

                                                                                        San Diego61 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Ordered the Branzino and the strip steak. Both were great especially the Branzino. I think they serve some of the best Branzino I have ever had. Also had the Hamachi crudo as an appetizer and it was wonderful.
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Hi Ray, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Branzino and the strip steak, especially the Branzino! It's great to know that our guests appreciate it as much as you do. We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed our Hamachi crudo appetizer. We're always striving to provide the best experience for our guests and your feedback is invaluable to us. We look forward to serving you again soon at The Amalfi Llama - San Diego. Best regards, The Management Team

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                                                                                      6. Ands VIP

                                                                                        San Diego37 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great service! Delicious appetizer selection! Drinks were perfect!

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                                                                                      7. Dalia VIP

                                                                                        San Diego37 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        beautiful place, host very nice, the waiter needed some training, the food ok.
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Hey Dalia, Thank you for dining at The Amalfi Llama - San Diego and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our ambiance and found our host to be nice. We're sorry to hear that our service and food didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to provide top-notch service and delicious meals, so we're sorry to hear that you felt we fell short this time. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, The Amalfi Llama - San Diego Management Team

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                                                                                      8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                        San Diego4 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        First time, but not my last!!! Everything was perfect!!!! Thank you! 😋
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first experience at The Amalfi Llama - San Diego. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and found great value in your experience. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                                                                                      9. Alexis VIP

                                                                                        New York City1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The food was delicious and the service was outstanding!

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                                                                                      10. John

                                                                                        San Diego1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Dined on 8 March 2025

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Amazing food! Very expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
                                                                                        The Amalfi Llama - San DiegoResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                        Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it worth the splurge for a special occasion. We strive to provide a memorable experience for our guests, so your feedback is appreciated. We understand your concern about the value and we're continuously working on providing the best experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      The Amalfi Llama - San Diego is rated 4.5 stars by 456 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                      Booked 66 times today
                                                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                                                      Google Map for The Amalfi Llama - San Diego

                                                                                      4575 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

                                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        University City/Golden Triangle
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 15:00–18:00 Daily 21:00–23:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Steakhouse, Italian, South American
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Elegant Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Private Lot
                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                        Jaime Chavez
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                        http://amalfillama.com/
                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                        (858) 224-9606
                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                        Host your next event with us! Our private dining room seats up to 10 guests and is complete with AV capabilities, making it perfect for board meetings or intimate celebrations. For larger groups, our semi-private covered and heated patio spaces are ideal. Ask about our private event packages, with prix fixe and family style options for every event.
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