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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4.51,363 reviews
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Art H.
12/19/2025

Wow! Had a wonderful experience at this restaurant, with friends. The atmosphere, food and service were all Amazing! We'll be back

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Cinnabon C.
12/28/2025

I was expecting to be blown away with the 4.5 stars on yelp, but found it to be ok-- better than average, but not 5 star in my personal opinion. Questions: why did the duck Sugo orecchiette...

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Jusuan L.
12/11/2025

Went there with co-workers, everything we ordered was so delicious. The waiter was very knowledgeable and nice. His suggestions all turned out well; for drinks, wines, antipasto, pasta, secondi,...

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Gail C.
11/30/2025

In May of 2025 I sat on a rooftop bar/restaurant in Rome, eating the best meatballs ever. Catania recreated this experience, from the menu options, to the drinks, and the absolute delicious squash...

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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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