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.

Tue-Thur 4:30PM - 6PM

Drink Specials

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

Food Specials

  • $15 Aperitivo All'Italiana (D.O.P. Speck, Parma Prosciutto, Salame Felino, Homemade Bread Crostini)
  • $10 Pizza Margherita (Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil)
  • $10 Pizza Diavola (Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Spicy Calabrese Salame)
  • $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)
  • $11 Crochette di Patate (Potato Croquettes with Mozzarella, Parma Cotto Ham, Marinara Sauce)
  • $13 Arancino di Riso (Fried Risotto Balls, Smoked Scamorza Cheese, Pecorino Cream, Black Truffle)
  • $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

Please sign up to leave a comment.