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.
Drink Specials
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$10 Moscow Mule
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$10 Hugo Spritz
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$10 Sunset Vibes
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$10 Aperol Spritz
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$10 Negroni Sbagliato
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$10 Winter Spritz
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$6 Bottle Beer (Menabrea, Erdinger, Negra Modelo)
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$8 House Wines
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$3 Off Wines by the Glass
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$8 Red Sangria
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$10 Lemon Spritz
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$10 Dirty Shirley
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$6 Draft Beer (Stone Ipa Delicious, Avery White Rascal, Pizza Port Chronic)
Food Specials
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$15 Aperitivo All'Italiana (D.O.P. Speck, Parma Prosciutto, Salame Felino, Homemade Bread Crostini)
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$10 Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil)
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$10 Pizza Diavola (Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Spicy Calabrese Salame)
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$14 Carpaccio di Bue (Angus Beef Carpaccio, Chipotle Mayo, Cured Yolk, Grated Pecorino, Micro Greens)
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$13 Guazzetto di Vongole (Fresh Clams, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, White Wine Broth, Chili)
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$11 Crochette di Patate (Potato Croquettes with Mozzarella, Parma Cotto Ham, Marinara Sauce)
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$13 Arancino di Riso (Fried Risotto Balls, Smoked Scamorza Cheese, Pecorino Cream, Black Truffle)
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$12 Caprese Rivisitata (Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio, D.O.P. Burrata, Balsamic Caviar, Basil Olive Oil, Homemade Bread Crostini)
Venue Photos
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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