Piatti

"This place is a hidden gem. Came here for my sons Wedding lunch. Small group but everything was so delicious"

"We sat out in the patio under the beautifully lit huge tree. Thanks for keeping the tree Piatti!! Our waiter was Armando and he was great. He was attentive and knowledgeable and friendly. The fried calamari y shrimp was a fantastic appetizer, elevated above your standard calamari app. My adult daughter raved about the short rib canneloni. We ordered a dessert to split, but when Armando overheard that it was my birthday, he brought us a tiramisu instead with a candle, at no charge. It was a wonderful evening."

"Excellent all around! The food was great! Everyone enjoyed their chosen dish. Patrick H was the server and he was terrific. Friendly and helpful. Food came out promptly which was especially appreciated as we had two young children with us. We sat out on the patio and were comfortable with the heaters even though it was about 58 degrees. We would definitely return if we were in the area again."

"Ciabatta Demi-loaf is super good! The texture of the bread is a little bit stiff for me. But after dipping in the sauce, it is surprisingly delicious. The lemon herb half chicken is a little bit too dry."

"A nice Italian food spot near La Jolla Shores. Lots of seating inside the restaurant, in attached patio, and then on street (covid outdoor seating that pretty much became permanent). Dishes were quite flavorful w/ great presentation. The oil and vinegar that came w/ the ciabatta demi-loaf had a nice "bite" to it w/ the addition of crushed peppers. Those that like traditional oil & vinegar may find it too spicy. I liked how the romaine in their caesar salad was cut, almost chopped. Sometimes in salads the greens are too large but these were a nice size. I had the veal picatta in lemon-caper butter sauce w/ mushroom risotto and sauteed spinach. The veal was tender and I love capers, but I thought the serving size of the 2 veal cutlets to be a bit small, almost child proportions. Flavorful in the butter sauce but small. The mushroom risotto cakes were interesting. Made in a triangular shape, my daughter thought they were potato cakes. Could have used more sliced mushrooms. It was maybe a ratio of 25% mushroom to 75% risotto. A nicer ratio might have been 33% mushroom. The sauteed spinach reminded me of how my mom prepared it. Not overly soggy, but just soft enough. The natural tart of the spinach worked well w/ the lemon-caper sauce for the veal. Decided on a non-alcoholic drink and I'd recommend the berry lemonade. Overall, I'd say a nice place for a first date. Good food that would impress your date but won't break the bank, and it's well w/in walking distance to La Jolla Shores to watch the sunset."