Marisi La Jolla

"I have dined all over the world and I loved the atmosphere and the service. However, the portions were extremely small for the high price and my chicken dish was awful. I was told skin would be very crispy and it was the farthest thing from the truth. I don't drink alcohol so having to spend 1880.00 was so not worth it. Waiter was great and the atmosphere is beautiful."

"My partner and I dined here in November to celebrate our anniversary. Our entire experience was spectacular! I made our reservation through OpenTable and asked for a quiet table. We sat outside in the covered patio area. Our table was located in the back corner. Our table was quiet and felt intimate, which was perfect to celebrate our anniversary. The service was phenomenal. Our waitress was super attentive and kind. The meal is best enjoyed "family style" and we split 4 dishes (one appetizer, two pastas, and one main). All of our food was delicious, beautifully plated, and arrived in a timely manner. We ordered the rack of lamb for our main and our server asked their sommilier to pair a glass of wine with the food for me, which felt luxurious. The wine and food pairing was spot on. Our waitress regularly checked in with us in almost perfect intervals to see if we needed anything. She was extremely attentive and noticed if my wine was getting low and our plates were cleared and replaced almost immediately. At the end of the meal the manager brought us the dessert we ordered and checked in with us to make sure we enjoyed our meal. All the staff seemed genuinely happy to be working there and everyone was so kind. We will definitely be back in the future!"

"We had dinner here last night. Food and drinks were great. We had the chicken liver mousse, focaccia bread, Branzino and a pasta. The lemon drop cocktail was great. Atmosphere was great. 3 star service review was for the front desk young lady. I don’t understand why being friendly enough to greet guests without an attitude when we first come into the restaurant is so hard for the front desk young lady. This is the initial interaction and sets the tone for the dinner. Management, please refrain your front desk staff."

"Such a great experience! The food was delicious and service was great. The short rib ragu and the chopped salad was unreal, and I’d highly recommend. Cocktails were also a hit."

"May helped us make this experience unforgettable. The restaurant is beautiful with an open kitchen concept and an inviting bar area. Inside, outside and indoor patio areas to eat. Marisi staff is so attentive and aware of their guests comfort we were constantly amazed. The pastas were best we've had, Gnocchi was delicious, rack of lamb perfectly cooked and all the sauces flavors complemented the dish. All of Mays recommended items were spot on. Definitely go here for a great experience and book in advance!"