Catania

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7863 Girard Ave Ste 301F3
La Jolla, CA 92037
Located on the top floor of the newly redesigned La Plaza center on the historic corner of Wall and Girard in La Jolla sits Catania. The restaurant provides guests with authentic Italian coastal cuisine in a relaxed, yet elevated setting featuring beautiful panoramic ocean views. Catania highlights include a rotating selection of fresh crudo, housemade pastas and handcrafted pizzas, all crisped to perfection by Beatrice, the restaurant’s 5,000 pound wood burning oven. Completing the menu is a thoughtful selection of handcrafted desserts overseen by Whisknladle Hospitality Culinary Director Ryan Johnston. Upon opening, Catania Restaurant was named one of Zagat's “15 Hottest New Restaurants Around the U.S.,” and continues to be a must-visit

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4.51,354 reviews
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Whitney W.
11/26/2025

We had a wonderful experience at Catania, right from The beginning, their hosts had great energy and made us felt super welcomed. Everything we ordered tasted great as well, they are all very...

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Brinda J.
11/19/2025

Dangerous! This place is soooooo good, no wonder why it was listed in the Michelin guidebook. The cocktails are on point, the food on point and the service on point. I wish I remember our...

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Selcen Y.
11/8/2025

INCREDIBLE restaurant, coming from someone who usually doesn't love Italian. The food on the menu is "coastal Italian" with a lot of Mediterranean flavors, which means there is lamb sprinkled on...

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Kelly K.
10/19/2025

What a lovely spot in the main area of La Jolla. The views of the sunset from the deck seats were amazing. We were lucky to walk up and get seats for two even without reservations but it got...

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Mia S.
9/27/2025

I have been hesitant to try this spot, thinking it could be overrated due to the location and prices...but wow we were NOT disappointed. - for the main course we got the shrimp risotto, bucatini...

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