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Piatti in La Jolla is a three star Italian restaurant. Check out this popular and affordable place in the La Jolla area. The menu is presented in an innovative. This place features outdoor dining. This restaurant features a full bar and fine wines.
With their open kitchens and stone pizza hearths, Piatti restaurants reflect the warmth, charm, and welcoming atmosphere of traditional Italian trattorias. Piatti La Jolla is characterized by simple, unpretentious design, rustic yet flavorful cuisine and friendly service. Executive chef Pepe Ccapatinta delights diners with his seasonally driven menu, offering classics from the perfect Caesar Salad to Beef and Porcini Mushroom Canelloni. An extensive wine list, with an emphasis on Italian wines, provides a wine for every occasion. Piatti La Jolla is a gathering place where friends, family and neighbors eat drink, and socialize while enjoying a sense of community.
4.0 of 5 stars.
My co-workers and I went to Piatti's for lunch. The service was great, and the food was very good. I guess we were paying for the fact that their restaurant is in La Jolla. The best part was the warm...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sit out on the patio if the weather allows. The lit up tree there just gives out a beautiful ambiance for your meal especially at night. Cute little place, staff was really nice. The dip they have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hubby and I came here for our 1 year anniversary with the recommendation from a co-worker. She swore on the bread oil dip and man was she right! We went through 2 baskets of bread just to use the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn Piatti, I cannot get enough of your delicious olive oil and vinegar dip that comes with your warm bread basket. You must sprinkle some crack in that dip or something. Our table of four went...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, if I can just only eat their bread and their garlic and vinegar sauce, I would be happy. It is absolutely delicious, and the servers are all very friendly and down to earth. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drunk off food? yes. That garlic herb olive oil they give you with the sourdough is to die for. I had the pollo arrosto and with a heaping helping of a damn good service. Dined on the patio, just how...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with some local friends on our trip to San Diego area. Very nice restaurant with a fantastic patio section under the tree. Food was great, ordered a pizza, couple of chicken entrees and ravioli....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Piatti's is a great local italian restaurant. I always have a fantasitc time when I dine here. The food and service is amazing. The best part is the atmosphere I think- always a good time and the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after kayaking and thought I'd treat my sister to lunch. The place was completely empty when we showed up (I think 1 hour after it had opened for the day). They didn't seem to mind that we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was fresh and very good, a little bit different form of Italian (per my S.O. who travels to Italy frequently for business) food since it does have more kick in flavoring, and lighter sauce. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After despairing over the low-quality and downfall of Olive Garden, I have been craving some good Italian food. My sister, my aunt, and I randomly yelped up this place near San Diego and decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, great food, attentive staff.I came and ate here for a birthday dinner. They were able to accommodate the large group we had (23 people). I ordered their sparkling red rose wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Picture a perfect La Jolla evening. Just a block or so from the beach we choose to dine at Piatti - an Italian restaurant that feels like a local trattoria. While a chain (they like to call it a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some advice for your Piatti experience.1. Park on Avenida, but go east of LJ Shores for free neighborhood parking and no 90-minute limit.2. If you will be sitting outside in the summer, wear a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So I know I'm going to get lost in a sea of yelp reviews - but no matter what i feel the urge to express my opinion of this overrated restaurant. so here goes: I made a reservation for my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taste: 5Value: 4.5Service: 5I never knew there were so many highly rated restaurants on Avenida De La Playa. Piatti seemed to have the most consistent reviews, and I'm happy with the choice we made....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of my favorite places to go in la jolla. i've only ever eaten at the bar, but always enjoy the low-key atmosphere and great ambiance with prompt and friendly service. the garlic/oil/balsamic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 3.5. As noted, the garlic/oil/vinegar dipping sauce is extraordinary, and with a nice Pinot Grigio, you could have a great happy hour. The entrees were solid, plated well and with good pasta to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the location of Piatti's in La Jolla. It is somewhat of a chain but this location is intimate and cozy. For sure a place to go if you're sick of restaurants like Olive Garden. Like what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, sit outside, and find Omar! He is the man!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will go against my usual rule of not reviewing a place that has more than like 30 reviews already, because I think that the Yelp world needs to hear my thoughts on this one. Came here on a Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend here for a birthday dinner and we enjoyed a good, satisfying meal without breaking the bank. Although the place was not full on a Tuesday night, there were enough happy, talking...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Piatti!We always come here for birthdays!The patio is intimate, cozy and family friendly. Its also a great date spot.The pasta is always fresh, the risotto is cooked to perfection and the wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute location but kind of a pain to find parking. I had a pasta dish with fat noodles and shrimp that I couldn't pronounce and it was awesome. The fresh bread with oil and vinegar are good too and I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a day of surfing and kayaking, my friend and I were ready to load up on carbs. Thankfully, the bread and dipping sauce here are probably the best I've ever had - I may have eaten enough bread to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Piattis!! They did such a great job making my boyfriend feel special on his Bday!! I loved the customized menu, free dessert and the welcoming happy birthday from the server. SO NICE!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! It is sooooooooo cute! You must request to be seated on the patio order a bottle of wine and just enjoy the fantastic voyage your stomach is about to set sail on. Absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Solid 4 stars. How good was the food and the service? They forgot about our polenta but we were so full and pleased with everything else we didn't care! We shared several things which they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD:Sooo good! Very very tasty! Very fresh and hot! But small portions, kinda pricey, definitely paying for the quality. I forget what I ordered though, some kind of pasta. Is that too obvious, being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know this place is good when it's hoppin' on a random Wednesday night. Although we didn't have reservations and were told that it would be a 30 minute wait, we decided to be patient and chill at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we got to the restaurant on a Saturday evening and were seated right away. when the bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar/garlic/goodness sauce came i told my date, "try this and you'll know why we're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The out door patio in the summertime is so nice and relaxing!!! I have been comming here since I was a little kid......A LONG TIME!! The brick chicken is awsome!! So moist and jucy.It is hard to say...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Piatti is great for an intimate date night as well as a large group gathering. The balsamic dip [which is already on the table, no need to order] is delish but LOADED with garlic. Whenever I visit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I celebrated my birthday at Piatti last month and I wasn't disappointed. The ambiance is relaxing and perfect for anything from family get-togethers to a romantic date. For example, the tables around...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Piatti's for years (10 I think) and LOVE this place. It's my special tucked-awy La Jolla getaway. I save it for special occasions. When you call for reservations, ask for an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, I simply LOVE Piatti!I started coming here while an undergrad at UCSD, and now that it's been 10 years, I still relish every chance I get to visit this lovely Italian restaurant.It has everything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a huge fan of Italian food when I eat out, especially at more expensive places, it just seems like a rip off to me. I mean come on, noodles and sauce for $25? But, none-the-less, Piatti is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i crave the olive oil bread dip here. it is unreal. love the outdoor patio. the food has always been flavorful and fresh.i seriously go here for the bread dip and the atmosphere. italian is never my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my birthday dinner and although this isn't a $$$$ place, it was still a $$$ place and since the S&P 500 had lost 16.9% since Jan. 1, 2009 until my birthday, I was thinking maybe we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Along with everyone else, I agree that the bread and olive oil combo dip is enough to give this place 5 stars. I usually have no room for my entree, but that's what microwaves are for! I love this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In San Diego on business, I wanted a decent Italian restaurant where I could make a decision between thin crust Italian pizza or some sort of pasta dish and be delighted either way. I chose Piatti...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! My friend and I had brunch there on Easter outside on their patio, which was gorgeous. If I would've had a bottle of wine and weren't with a girl at the time, I might have tried to get romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Piatti after everyone at my office went off about it, their eyes glazing over as they waxed on about the garlic dipping sauce. So perhaps my expectations were unrealistic.I sat outside in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So much potential, but just an average place. They would have gotten 4 stars if it wasn't for the over-priced food. Part of my dinner (risotto cakes) was burnt and obvious, yet they still served it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate here tonight for the first time. Like everybody else said their bread is delicious. They serve it with olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, garlic, and herbs which is to die for (warning, your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will definitely agree with everyone's comments concerning how wonderful the bread and dipping sauce is. I have had many variations of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic etc. and this one was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry to be the contrarian here, but I really don't see what the big deal is with Piatti. The food is overall pretty bland and unadventurous. Service is not very friendly or accommodating. Wine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Italian dish in San Diego is the Orecchiette at Piatti's. It is a filling dish, and it is impossible to stop eating the bread with the olive oil, so you will be quite full by the end. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
EHH.Food was okay.We were hoping for better seats since it was practically empty, but nope.Maybe I'll update this review later.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, great ambiance, and good service. No doubt it is one of the top Italian restaurants in San Diego.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 years ago i would of given 4 stars...What happened Piatti? I think the original owner(s) sold the business to a corporation or something...not sure but that is the rumor around the troth. Anyhow....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy!!The complimentary bread is so delicious, with a crunchy crust and soft inside. Mmm. (However, the olive oil and vinegar mix with herbs has way too much crushed garlic in it, for my taste.)The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely, hands down the best Italian in town. The balsamic/olive oil dip is incredible (I've tried unsuccessfully to recreate it at home), and the entrees are reasonably priced. House wine is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant.I wouldn't say it is the best of the best (5 stars) but the food is very good and the atmosphere is nice as well.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For years I have been going to this place. Every time I go out to an Italian restaurant, I leave thinking I wish I went to Piattis. When someone visits, I take them here. I have never had a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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This year for Valentines Day I had to find a place to take my Date. I asked her to go with me around 4ish that day. So I need to find a place quickly and a place that is really good. Another problem is that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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This year for Valentines Day I had to find a place to take my Date. I asked her to go with me around 4ish that day. So I need to find a place quickly and a place that is really good. Another problem is that I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Discovered Piatti a few years ago with some friends who highly recommended it, whether it's a quick bite for lunch, a family dinner, or a romantic outing for two, it has always been pleasant and yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and great service. Why can't all their neighbors learn to be like them?
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here today for a business lunch after my co-worker highly recommended it. I'm glad we chose this restaurant, our party of six enjoyed our lunch! =)Beware: parking sucks in this area, so give...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good, family friendly restaurant with consistently well prepared italian food. They're pizza is just terrific. I loved the chewy crust. I didn't order my own, but instead sneaked a slice from my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places, that usually is consistent. Great Italian cuisine. Had dinner there last night, and had some issues, which I have never had the other hundreds of times I have eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm more of old shool, red checkered table cloth Italian type of restaurant person, but I have to say that Piatti is some of the best Italian around. Great service, food and environment. You and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Italian food! I've been a fan of this place for years and years and have never had a disappointing experience. The food, service, and ambiance all combine for a great dining experience that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Piatti is where the locals in La Jolla go for great Italian Cuisine. It's tucked away on Avenida Del La Playa by La Jolla Shores, so you won't find the crowds that are down by the Cove. But it does...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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Piatti is where the locals in La Jolla go for great Italian Cuisine. It's tucked away on Avenida Del La Playa by La Jolla Shores, so you won't find the crowds that are down by the Cove. But it does get busy so...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Definitely make reservations because it gets very packed. Eat early in the summer and then walk a few blocks down to the beach and watch the sunset.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am very fond of Piatti. I have had many good meals here, which include the squash filled ravioli....the best I have had yet anywhere. The pasta dishes are wonderful as is the service. We had our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friends have raved about this place for awhile and they go to Piatti's once a month. I definitely know why!Tucked in a tiny street near the shores and surrounded by other restaurants, Piatti's could...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went based on the reviews. It was neither worth the price nor the hype. The food was mediocre, out of 3 dishes, one was good, the other two OK, made too fast with too little taste or attention. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with a coworker. I am a cheapskate, so the lunch was a bit more than i usually spend. Sometimes you just gotta live, though, right? The complimentary bread and oil/vinegar/garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live just down the street from this wonderful place and go often. I can tell you that while it is often filled to the rim with regulars and tourists alike, you'll want to wait for a great table...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was not bad, nothing impressive. Portions were a bit tiny for the amount of money you're paying, so you're paying for the atmosphere.Service was excellent. I liked how the waiters would come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The whimsicality of Piatti rivals that of Chez Panizze. My mind felt at ease in the cool night air, and for some reason a certain nostalgia kept creeping up on me. Funny how expertly strung white...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite Italian restaurant in San Diego. He food is always great, the servers are attentive, and the drinks are spectacular. I recommend this place to all my friends. A
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great food, great ambiance. fresh bread risotto steamed mussles extra dirty martinis!piatti is probably my favorite italian restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent (the best) italian restaurant in San Diego area Yes, I have tried all the ones in Encinitas, La Jolla, and downtown areaGood ambience and service.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. Location is great (right near La Jolla Shores). Food is delicious. The bread with olive oil/balsamic deliciousness is phenomenal. If I wasn't with coworkers and attempting to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this restaurant! It's great for family dinners, a first date or get together with friends. The food is EXCELLENT and VERY reasonable. Their olive oil/balsamic/garlic bread dip is to die for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The olive oil, balsamic, garlic bread dip is great! Fair prices, excellent service, and yummy food. Great place for a date or the family
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Piatti offers great Italian food in a La Jolla setting, but with La Jolla prices. The menu offers classic Italian appetizers, meat dishes, wines, and deserts. The pastas are excellent, featuring...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay the worst thing about this place is the parking. omg a Saturday night trying to find parking for 15 mins almost made me angry.the service was great, i was with my Firm and we had a nice time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one weird place. Sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's really bad. The good: if you go on the right day, you'll get a chef (cook?) who takes some care in the prepartion of classic pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the deal:Go for the grilled-prosciutto-wrapped-romaine salad with hazelnut sage dressing.Seriously.Then steal the ideal and impress your friends.I did, and it's always the biggest hit at bbq's....
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations, and make them early unless you want to rush to dinner at 5:00PM. Prime dinner time is a mad house, even at 6PM it was a packed restaurant. In all the restaurants I've worked at and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, you would never know we were in a recession from the looks of the dining room at Piatti. Even Sunday and Monday nights are bumpin'! Been here several times now... love dining on the cosy patio...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really solid Italian restaurant that definitely requires a reservation on a Saturday night. Our group was lucky enough to get a patio table around 6:15, I thought this was a little early but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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My girlfriends & I have a standing date for our birthdays, and they can NEVER come soon enough...I always suggest Piatti when we go out.I think about their food all year long. Try everything...it's all great!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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for starters you get bread with dipping oil...if you like garlic, you could probably fill up with just the bread and oil. It is simply amazing. I recommend the ravioli with the lemon cream sause and/or the...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hubby and I were in the mood for a nice, unique Italian place. I like that this restaurant is not near the cove area of downtown. It was easy to get in and out of foe dinner. We started with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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I enjoy the bread here with their great sauces. The ambiance is wonderful and the service to match. I would go back for sure.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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The bread here and the variety of sauces here is very good and the atmosphere is very welcoming to a first timer.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We used to go here on our yearly beach trips to San Diego. The best patio I've ever seen, no joke. The place is an old house with a big tree covering the outside tables. While this is a chain, this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you come here make sure to tie your sweater around your neck, it helps the waitstaff see your "I have $ to spend here sign".Came here last night, arrived without a reservation around 8 so expected...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When we first tried this place, I was also surprised that it was a chain restaurant. We've always had a really good experience every single time we come here... It's one of our go-to places. We...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come here I make sure I'm famished because I know I'll probably fill up on their addicting fresh bread with olive oil/balsamic vinegar sauce before I even get to my entree and every time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent place for lunch and dinner, although it gets quite crowded due to its popularity. They don't have much for vegetarians beyond the salads here (hence 4 stars instead of 5), but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bread and dipping sauce lived up to about 85% of the hype--if only it were a bit softer, as my canines aren't quite as they used to be.On the other hand my pasta dish with chicken, sundried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This irresistable little Italian place drew me back. Thankfully, the entrees didn't fail to impress this time! Penne w/lamb was a tad bit too salty but overall satisfying. Cannelloni was light in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious.Enjoy dipping the bread in the oil & vinegar & garlic & herbs stuff. (You can buy a bottle of it to take home too.)One negative is that parking can be difficult.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amore for this Italiano restaurante. Sometimes I'm craving Piatti and it's too doggone busy. Gotta plan ahead for this wonderful restaurant. Dining inside is very nice but my fave is outside under...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is meager, but the manager seems to care a lot about all the customers, even though we were college students who weren't old enough to order wine. There's a server that looks EXACTLY like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The location of Piatti-La Jolla is ideal. Surfers, college students, business people, rich people, people who look like they don't have money but do-basically everyone can come here and afford an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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I just joined citysearch and was surprised to see only one review for Piatti! This place is always packed and always great service and food. Their lemon ravioli are out of this world, I would have them every...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sat outside on the warmly lit patio and enjoyed some very nice wine. Really nice atmosphere and good food.A great place for a cozy dinner with your significant other.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all this place had me at their bread and dipping sauce (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and...). The entrees that I had were very good, but not great. The portions were good, not huge...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place its a little casual formal, but the food is great. be careful of the garlic dipping with the bread, it can give you garlic breath for a little while.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this joint 4 stars for the bread and garlic dipping sauce alone! OMG, my wo-workers voted my ass outta the office on Monday (I went to Piatti on Sat) 'cause I was still sweatin' out the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Piatti is simply the best place to take a date...whether it's your first date or you fiftieth. It's upscale beach casual...there really aren't any rules. You'll find people in jeans, or slacks, or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is on the way to Beach Club so I stop here for lunch often. It's good food and the service makes you feel good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best place to have Italian food. They make pizza just like in Italy. Busy place. Make a reservation! Best time to go is around 8:30pm.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So so good... food was great, service was good, and not rushed out of there to make room for the next diners. On arrival, everyone was greeting and smiling as we were being walked to our table. Of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many, many times and it has never once disappointed. OK, once, my husband was disappointed as he had a piece of glass in his drink (which, according to him is common if the ice maker...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Everything from the food to the ambiance is great. Reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. Everything I have tried here has left me wanting more. The dipping sauce and bread will leave you with pungent...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved itSeated promptly and they accommodated us by changing our table. Service was great. I had sweetbread which was yummy and seafood pasta. Food was great. The pinot noir was good. I think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was dubious when a friend suggested this place for dinner. La Jolla Shores...? Snooty-licious.Of course, I was right. The La Jolla moms were there in droves with their bedazzled jeans and bedazzled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambiance, place is kept clean and nice. I wasn't expecting the food that they brought out. between my date and I everything that we ordered was impressively good. I'd recommend this place to all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. Awesome garlic dip served with bread, I would always fill up on that before I even got to my entree. It's a real nice spot in the La Jolla Shores area, real good place to take a date...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quaint ambiance, fair prices, and that olive oil and balsamic dip for the bread---ooooooooeeeehhhh! A definite fav in La Jolla shores. I like the butter lettuce salad with blue cheese and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh! Should pasta really cost this much!? I mean the food was good enough, I guess, but come on, it's boiled flour and water with smashed tomatoes. Wine list was okay but our server didn't seem to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it. Used to go here often, lately we've been cooking home or elsewhere. Did a birthday dinner here and were treated wonderfully. Great service and the food was perfect. We were in Tuscany...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very surprised to find that this was a chain (or multi location restaurant, however you want to view it), but also very excited to see that there were locations in lovely Northern California. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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I've been to this restaurant probably more than twenty times and every sinlge time, I leave happy. I'm not a huge fan of Italian food but I would come to Piatti's any time. They have great food. I recommend...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Great place for a date. Wonderful atmosphere and food. The best Valentine's date I've ever had!! I would recommend this to anyone for any occasion.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the glory days when I lived in north PB, Piatti was only a hop and skip away for a lovely dinner. Birthdays, dates, celebrations - you name it, we did it at Piatti. Then I moved. Well, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good and all, but my main beef with Piatti is that it's overpriced for what it is. I personally don't care for the snobby atmosphere but it is La Jolla...I concur that the bread is great....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Italian chain restaurant. Do not sit inside. CHoose Patio sitting for a great ambience. Can recommend an early sitting to avoid the huge crowds.The 4* are based on the patio, as it is great to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place. I went here once for a lunch on Friday. I was so impressed I went back for lunch on Saturday and dinner on Sunday. If it weren't for the parking hassle in La Jolla I would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about Piatti by far is the bread and delicious dipping sauce they bring you complimentary with the meal. It is unbelievable and i've actually tried to replicate it at home, with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Four of us went for dinner here last Thursday. My husband and I have been quite a few times usually during the week so we don't have to battle the La Jolla traffic mess. My favorite thing at this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has a somewhat lightly colored atmosphere with a tuscan feel to it. Its been a while and I miss this place. I was with a group of 10 the last time I went. Appetizers, main dishes, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First went here for my pop's birthday 5 years ago and have been dining here about once a year ever since. Never disappoints! The staff is kind and courteous and treat everyone from the uber-wealthy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last year with a group of friends and it was located in a more hidden part of La Jolla but I loved it! The location was beautiful and it was also very welcoming/approachable; The inside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome wines, talented bartender, good entrees and pretty courteous staff--they'll tolerate you if they suspect you plan on spending a lot on drinks.That's assuming you find parking before they give...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be my favorite Italian place. It's not my favorite anymore because it's pretentious and the clientele consists mostly of snobby rich people (it's La Jolla). Don't get me wrong, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor of Piatti is very comforting and pleasant. The outdoor patio is very quaint!The food was good Italian fare, I had the pescatore (I think that's what it was) - very light, tasty, and full of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We think of ourselves as such logical beings, but I think at our core we are wildly subjective. Piatti could have been a 1 star hot dog stand, but in my mind it will burn forever as the little,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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I took some visiting friends to Piatti and we were amazed. The food is delicious, not over prices, and I definitely recommend the house merlot. Make reservations and sit outside for the best experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Atmosphere is beautiful, food is always great and not too expensive. Go for the ravioli w/lemon cream sauce - in winter the butternut squash ravioli is awesome.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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The food is fantastic and reasonably priced. It's usually very quiet and located in the shores of la jolla. It's just steps from the beach which you can go watch the sunset and then grab a great dinner!
kudzu.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of my top two favorite Italian places in SOCAL, and I am Italian, cook Italian, and thus pretty picky if I eat Italian outside my home. The Orichetta with Gorgonzola dish is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has been a favorite for years but I just went there recently again and have to say that no matter how many times I go there they are always consistent, helpful, and their prices have not gone up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama-mia... what a discovery! Piatti does Italian food like very few others! We ate lunch here on a beautifully sunny Sunday afternoon. Despite the chilly January weather, we ate out on the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, starting from the bread you get to munch on!
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Parking can be a challenge, but strolling bcak to your car in the pleasant confines of La Jolla Shore isn't all bad. This place understands great Italian cooking. It is one of San Diego's best Italian...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live across the street and would eat here all the time. It is a chain but this location has some of the best contemporary Italian food in San Diego. I always order the beef carpaccio...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't remember this place all that well, except that I was introduced to my wife at this restaurant.I assume it's an Italian place? Ehhh... maybe my sister will post something up more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah this place is awesome if you like semi-crunchy breadsticks dipped in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Their menu changes all the time but two delicious entrees that you can always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Beautiful courtyard centered by a giant tree growing amongst the tables. Wonderful ambiance and delicious food.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The La Jolla location of this restaurant chain is popular with locals and visitors. Even though it is always bustling and noisy, the wait staff is friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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La Jolla's version of the reliable neighborhood hangout is this pasta-centric trattoria, a couple blocks inland from La Jolla Shores. Come here on busy Friday or Saturday evenings--well, any night, really --...
frommers.com - user review
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tuscany meets napa at this charming chain...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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serving infamous homemade bread, this place also offers traditional italian cusine and an extensive wine selection, all in an informal setting. although not frequented by tourists, la jolla locals are fiercely...
wcities.com - user review
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although part of a northern california chain, piatti has a homey feel, like the neighborhood favorite that it is. kids are welcome and often seen dining at this fun, sometimes raucous la jolla shores gathering...
gayot.com - user review
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imagine a rustic tuscan bistro plunked down in a stylish california beach town, and you have a sense of the vibe at ristorante piatti...
signonsandiego.com - user review
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piatti la jolla is the place...
epinions.com - user review
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on weekends this trattoria overflows with singles and families, and attempting to find a table without reservations can be futile. a wood-burning oven turns out flavorful pizzas; pastas include the pappardelle...
nytimes.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this tuscanesque cafe is as popular a hangout for surfers as it is with the more senior members of la jolla society. terra-cotta tiled floors, bottles of chianti, and a roman fountain all contribute to the...
10best.com - user review
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a tradition to many la jollans, this italian bistro serves fresh authentic regional italian cuisine. a landmark ficus tree takes up one corner of their very popular patio, but the bright and cheerful dining...
opentable.com - user review
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italian bistro serving authentic regional italian cuisine...
dine.com - user review
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A tradition to many La Jollans, this Italian bistro serves fresh authentic regional Italian cuisine. A landmark Ficus tree takes up one corner of their very popular patio, but the bright and cheerful dining...
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