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7863 Girard Ave Ste 301F3
La Jolla, CA 92037
+1 (858) 551-5105
http://www.cataniasd.com
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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4.51,360 reviews
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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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Anne C.
12/4/2025

We were here for a work event and had family style meals. I think I would given it five stars if I had a choice to order off the menu. Ambiance was so pretty and warm. Service was great,...

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Zan L.
11/30/2025

I grew up in La Jolla and my family has been in the Windansea area of LJ since the late 1980s and I would say that Catania is one of my favorite restaurants that's been in town over the decades. I...

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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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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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