Piazza 1909 is a restored historic La Jolla beach house offering authentic Northern Italian cuisine crafted from scratch using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Chef Stefano Ceresoli brings a creative spark to traditional dishes, emphasizing slow food prepared with passion and care. The venue combines nostalgic charm with a warm, community-centered atmosphere that celebrates Italian culinary heritage.

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Tue-Thur 4:30PM - 6PM

Drink Specials

  • $10 Moscow Mule
  • $10 Lemon Spritz
  • $10 Hugo Spritz
  • $10 Sunset Vibes
  • $10 Dirty Shirley
  • $10 Aperol Spritz
  • $10 Negroni Sbagliato
  • $10 Winter Spritz
  • $6 Draft Beer
    • Stone Ipa Delicious
    • Avery White Rascal
    • Pizza Port Chronic
  • $6 Bottle Beer
    • Menabrea
    • Erdinger
    • Negra Modelo
  • $8 House Wines
  • $3 Off Wines by the Glass
  • $8 Red Sangria

Food Specials

  • $11 Crochette di Patate
    • Potato Croquettes with Mozzarella
    • Parma Cotto Ham
    • Marinara Sauce
  • $15 Aperitivo All'Italiana
    • D.O.P. Speck
    • Parma Prosciutto
    • Salame Felino
    • Homemade Bread Crostini
  • $13 Arancino di Riso
    • Fried Risotto Balls
    • Smoked Scamorza Cheese
    • Pecorino Cream
    • Black Truffle
  • $10 Pizza Margherita
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Mozzarella
    • Basil
  • $10 Pizza Diavola
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Mozzarella
    • Spicy Calabrese Salame
  • $12 Caprese Rivisitata
    • Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio
    • D.O.P. Burrata
    • Balsamic Caviar
    • Basil Olive Oil
    • Homemade Bread Crostini
  • $14 Carpaccio di Bue
    • Angus Beef Carpaccio
    • Chipotle Mayo
    • Cured Yolk
    • Grated Pecorino
    • Micro Greens
  • $13 Guazzetto di Vongole
    • Fresh Clams
    • Garlic
    • Cherry Tomatoes
    • White Wine Broth
    • Chili

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Highlights

  • Historic 1909 La Jolla beach house setting providing a nostalgic and unique dining environment
  • Northern Italian slow food cuisine featuring specialties like Asparagus Ravioli in saffron and speck sauce and Pesce al Sale
  • Commitment to sustainability with locally sourced, humanely raised ingredients and fresh, wild seafood

Important Details

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Reservations recommended for private cooking classes and special events

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