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Catania, San Diego, CA
Award-winning

Catania

4.8
4.8
2104 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
Inspired by an Italy road-trip Chef Ryan and I (Arturo) took back in 2008, we’re pleased to introduce Catania, the newest member of the Whisknladle Hospitality family. Here, we’ll be featuring simple, seasonal and authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine (None of the Italian version of TexMex you see most other places). Our commitment to authenticity will be evident in our use of wood burning ovens and grills, an all Italian wine list as well as an exclusively craft Italian Beer program. (Yes, Italy has an amazing craft beer movement nobody’s heard about.)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 551-5105
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Johnston
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re planning a party or a meeting, enjoy the attentive service and personalized touches that take the average private dining experience to the next level with Whisknladle Hospitality. With four restaurants to choose from & a wide selection of menu options, the possibilities are endless. Email events@wnlhosp.com for more info.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Cross Street
    Girard and Wall
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,104 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catania in La Jolla offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" with "excellent food, ambiance, and service." Signature dishes like the duck sugo orecchiette and crispy octopus are must-tries. The restaurant boasts a "beautiful view" and is perfect for special occasions. Guests repeatedly praise the "friendly staff" and "amazing" atmosphere.

2,104 Reviews
  1. Fauzia

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very great staff and had an amazing experience. Can’t wait to visit again

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  2. Kerri

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a great night at Catania: food, service and atmosphere all terrific

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  3. Debbie

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great staff! Great atmosphere! Very reasonable for La Jolla!

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  4. Howard

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ask for server Val who is lovely and good at describing the dishes. We did not really like the Nutella dessert but liked the chocolate one though not the best ever.

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  5. Peter

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, everything is delicious and the servers / kitchen staff are great people

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  6. Martin

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Patio seating, plenty of heaters to keep you comfortable in early February. Cauliflower appetizer was really good with pomegranate. Very unique! Valentines cocktail was okay. Limited specialty drinks. Probably good if you like Gin. Good wine selection. Didn’t see a steak option or multiple fish options. Pizza was very good and so was the ziti dish.

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  7. Candido

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and even better service. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Sean

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary lunch for my wife and I. Great service and quality of food was excellent as always.

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  9. Kaanchi

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, always a great choice. Yummy food, great location and drinks are amazing. It was our 3rd time here. Its always great service. We tried dessert too, its was nice and light.

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  10. Jeremy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. When back in La Jolla we will return.

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Catania is rated 4.8 stars by 2104 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 53 times today

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Google Map for Catania

7863 Girard Ave, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    Girard and Wall
  • Area
    La Jolla
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Johnston
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (858) 551-5105
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re planning a party or a meeting, enjoy the attentive service and personalized touches that take the average private dining experience to the next level with Whisknladle Hospitality. With four restaurants to choose from & a wide selection of menu options, the possibilities are endless. Email events@wnlhosp.com for more info.
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