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Piazza 1909, La Jolla, CA

Piazza 1909

4.6
4.6
809 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 16:30–21:00 Fri 16:30–21:30 Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    Silverado &amp; 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

  • Italian Desserts Cooking Class

    US$20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Dec 2024 only
    10:00
    Join Pastry Chef Eva Furletti for The Enchanting World of "Italian Desserts Cooking Class" Date: Saturday, December 14th | Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Cost: $95 (all-inclusive) | Deposit: $20 (non-refundable, required upon reservation) Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event will result in a full charge to your credit card. Complimentary tea, coffee, and water will be provided. Recipes released to all participants. Open to ages 12 and up, with adult supervision required. Participants under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Celebrate the holidays by mastering the art of baking delightful Italian desserts!

What 809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piazza 1909 offers a delightful taste of Italy in La Jolla, with "wonderful" food and a "fun and casual" ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and diverse menu, including standout dishes like the Bistecca Toscana and Branzino. A welcoming atmosphere makes it a "must stop" for visitors and locals alike.

809 Reviews
  1. Gigette

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! We had dinner inside but the outside patios are so inviting with twinkle lights and cozy heaters, too. And...dog friendly! The cioppino was full of seafood and served in a tomato-based broth. Just the right spice. Pastas are a freshly made. I had the pappardelle with lamb sausage ragu. Fully satisfying. Our first time here...certainly not the last!

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  2. Susan

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, warm servers and elevated authentic Italian dishes in a lovely atmosphere, especially on the outside patio.

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  3. Michelle

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Giulia our waitress was friendly and helpful with suggestions. The ambiance was cozy and the freshly made pastas were authentic Italian cuisine. We were celebrating my nephew’s birthday and he was treated at the end of our dinner with a sweet treat cannolis. We definitely will be coming back and I strongly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

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  4. Wendy

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time. Service and food as usual were excellent.

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  5. Melanie

    Chicago

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was upbeat and professional. Pasta and wines were great! Nice ambiance. Good for groups.

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  6. Debra

    New York City

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner, very personal service, delicious food, and we were very impressed with their vegan menu. We will return.

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  7. Elleanne

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience here was nothing less than wonderful. From the moment we sat down - we reserved a table inside but offered a table outdoors and it was comfortable, our server - very sorry we forgot her name but she and another older gentleman were attending to us, they were genuinely nice & friendly, what we ate was all great - sad not being able to have the Tagliolini Nero and the Duck Ravioli as were looking forward to that but alternatives were just as great. We enjoyed every bit of food & attention given to us. We are looking forward for another date night here again very soon.

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  8. Catherine

    San Diego

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best minestrone ever! Thanks Chef Stefano!! Will put this one on my list for next time!

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  9. Christopher

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food, wonderful ambience as usual. A bit disappointed with the hosting, as we were there early for our reservation and people who had no reservation or were late or early for their reservations were seated before us.

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  10. Emily

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dining experience, friendly staff, delicious food. Will absolutely be returning. If you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, this is perfection.

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Piazza 1909 is rated 4.6 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Piazza 1909

7731 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Silverado &amp; Kline
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri 16:30–21:30 Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • 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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