Piatti

2182 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla
(858) 454-1589

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Customers' Favorites

Saffron Pappardelle with Shrimp and Tomatoes
House-Made Ricotta-Spinach Basil Ravioli
Wild Mushrooms in Wine Sauce
Grilled Hearts of Romaine
Grilled Ciabatta Bread
Wild Mushroom Rotolo
Ciabatta Demi-Loaf
Pasta with Salmon
Seafood Linguini
Seafood Linguine

Menu

Antipasti
Herbed Cauliflower Cakes
herbed cauliflower cakes w. roasted pepper aioli.
Bread & Oil
Ciabatta bread & signature Piatti Oil
Fritto Misto
semolina fried town dockcalamari, shrimp, asparagus, shaved fennel, lemon aioli
Roasted Olives
oven roasted assorted olives, herbs, citrus, chili flakes, evoo, almonds
Cozze
PEI mussels, crushed san marzano tomatoes, garlic, butter, fennel pollen grilled bread

Insalata
Romaine Caesar
Garlic anchovy dressing, grana padano, and croutons.
Endive
Arugula, Belgian endive, treviso, beets, lemon vinaigrette, and grana padano.
Grilled Hearts of Romaine
grilled hearts of romaine wrapped with Prosciutto and hazelnut vinaigrette.

Pizza
Margherita
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, and evoo.
Pepperoni
San marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella, pepperoni
Hot Salami
Hot salami, House-made Italian sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, applewood smoked bacon, oregano, fior di latte mozzarella.

Pasta
Cavatappi
House-made Italian sausage, spinach, mushrooms, and roasted tomatoes, Parmesan.
Penne Bolognese
House-Made Ricotta-Spinach Basil Ravioli
house-made ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach and basil served with either lemon cream or marinara sauce
Spaghetti w. Meatballs
Veal, pork meatballs, crushed tomato sauce, and grana padano.
Cannelloni
Braised short, mozzarella, ricotta, parmigiana reggiano, and salsa rosso.
Pappardelle
Shrimp, tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes, arugula, lemon, and white wine broth.
Lasagna
Meat ragu, mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan.
Orecchiette
Grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus, and Gorgonzola cream.
Wild Mushroom Rotolo
Ricotta, spinach, and porcini mushroom cream.
Pescatore
linguine, clams, shrimp, calamari, today's fish, garlic, parsley, chili flakes, crushed tomato sugo

Secondi
Meatloaf
meatloaf, mushrooms sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans
Lemon Herb Half Jidori Chicken
half chicken, Garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, and herb roasting jus.
Veal Piccata
Lemon-caper butter sauce, sauteed spinach, and mushroom risotto cakes.
Chicken Breast
grilled jidori chicken breast w. roasted corn, heirloom tomatoes, sugar snap pea medley
Grilled Salmon
grilled scottish salmon, rosemary fingerling potatoes, vegetable medley, lemon aioli
Steak
Grilled ribeye, rosemary fingerling potatoes, steamed broccoli

Contorni
Steamed Broccoli
Vegetable Medley
Mashed Potato
Sauteed Spinach
Roasted Potatoes

Dolci
Tiramisu
Lady fingers, espresso, mascarpone, and chocolate.
cioccolata
chocolate silk cake, pecan & walnut crust, raspberry sauce, whipped cream
crostata al limone
lemon raspberry tart, raspberry sauce

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Recent Reviews

Right in the center of the restaurant district of La Jolla Shores is an understated and elegant Italian restaurant offering a beautifully intimate experience near the crash of the waves and the energy of happy beach visitors. This place was always packed when I would walk by and I finally enjoyed their appeal. The squash ravioli was divine. The walnut cream sauce felt like a warm hug, and to top it off, Art, our server made me feel so at home that I felt full of both laughter...
March 2026
The best around La Jolla! ❤️ the food was amazing! Irakli was our server and was super friendly and amazing! I ordered the Ravioli with Tomato sauce and it was soooo good 🩷🙏!
March 2026
This is a beautiful upscale restaurant near the beach in La Jolla, perfect for a special lunch or dinner. The food is consistently excellent, and the menu offers a wide variety of options, so there is always something you’ll truly enjoy. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable, and the clientele adds to the pleasant experience. You can expect a refined setting, great service, and an overall dining experience that makes you want to come back again.
February 2026

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Piatti

2182 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-1589