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Marisi

$31 to $50

Italian

1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037-4437

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Marisi

4.5

$31 to $50

Italian

La Jolla

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 94 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it. Live Music from 11AM-2PM every Sunday.

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From the OpenTable editors: San Diego Magazine critics crowned this La Jolla charmer the area’s Best New Restaurant in 2023. Crowds still flock to its Amalfi-inspired interiors for a menu of exquisite pastas and hearth-fired Italian hits using the very best ingredients from local purveyors. Pro tip: grab a seat on the expansive patio to sip housemade limoncello and other standout drinks from a James Beard-recognized bar program.

Executive chef: Chef Kaitlyn Smith

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Contact
(858) 401-6787
Website
https://www.marisilajolla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, classic cocktails and fine wine. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day.
Private party contact
Hayley Porter: (858) 788-3974

Location
1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037-4437
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. OpenTable Icons 2025
3. OpenTable Icons 2024
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Marisi Cake Celebration
$40.00 per party
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Pre-order our signature Marisi Celebration Cake to elevate your experience! This house-made dark chocolate cake is layered with nutella frosting, decorated as pictured, and topped with your choice of our celebration cake toppers. Presented table side, it's perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or a memorable night out. Serves up to four guests. We will confirm your cake order 72 hours before your reservation. Please select one of the following three phrases under diner details (Add a special request): Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary Congrats
Marisi Girl Dinner
$45.00 per person
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Marisi presents Girl Dinner. Delight in freshly baked Focaccia, a Little Gem Salad, our signature Spicy Rigatoni, and a Marisi Spritz to toast the evening. Available Wednesdays only. Small bites, great company, and a place that makes you want to stay awhile.
$75 Marisi Large Party Dinner Menu
$75.00 per person
7 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
For groups of 7-14, we have curated a four-course, family style menu highlighting Marisi classics. This menu is $75 per guest, excluding beverage, tax, and gratuity. You can view this menu on our website - https://www.marisilajolla.com/special-events/. If you would have any questions, please reach out to kmaes@marisilajolla.com. A credit card is required to secure your reservation. Cancellations may be made up to 24 hours in advance of your reservation. No-shows or cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will result in a $20 per guest charge.

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🥹PSA: San Diego just got a new stunning brunch gem!✨ 🫶🏻Located in La Jolla, @marisilajolla —which might just be the prettiest restaurant in the city—is now serving weekend brunch, and trust me, it’s worth it. ✨From freshly baked sourdough cinnamon rolls to their signature handmade pastas, every bite is perfection. Pair it with a brunch cocktail or a glass of wine, and don’t skip the focaccia, burrata, or wagyu carpaccio—chef’s kiss. 🤌🏻 ✨All in a chic, stylish space with the dreamiest patio. Just in time for Valentine’s season 😉, who’s brunching here first? 💫✨
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Prettiest restaurant in La Jolla! @marisilajolla What to order: Brunch: Espresso Martini EPLT Sandwich - fried egg, crispy prosciutto, shredded lettuce, tomato marmalade Italian Dip Sandwich- braised short rib, parmesan cream, pickled fresno, basil slaw Dinner: Focaccia- obsessed with their bread! The dipping sauce changes but they’re always delicious. Grilled Beets-smoked goat cheese, pistachio, raspberry Short Rib Pasta- casarecce, parmigiano-reggiano Campanella-pesto, pine nut, parmigiano-reggiano #sandiego #sandiegorestaurant #sandiegofood #lajolla #lajollarestaurant #sandiegoromanticrestaurant

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Marisi.

4.5

(1893)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marisi offers a delightful dining experience with a "wonderful atmosphere," "exceptional food," and "beautiful decor." The restaurant is known for its "house-made pastas" and "excellent service." Diners praise the "spicy rigatoni" and "focaccia," while pet-friendly patio seating adds to its charm. However, some reviews mention inconsistent service.

1,893 Reviews

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Anny Gold
San Diego9 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance is very cute, but they seated us (and all the babies) outside. I asked if we could sit inside but they said no - it was pretty empty so not sure why. Our server was very curt. Food was fine.
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Dr . Jay Gold
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent service
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Chris Gold
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love coming to the place and my server Justin is always so hospitable! Highly recommend for anyone to come here
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MONIKA Gold
San Diego3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Honestly, I love this restaurant. But I had ordered the Marisi cake celebration for my birthday and it was confirmed on my Open table reservation, but when I showed up to the restaurant, they told me it was not on the reservation, therefore there was no cake. There are many restaurants to choose from, and while I have dined here before, I particularly chose this restaurant because of the cake offering. When I found out it actually wasn’t on my reservation, I was pretty disappointed.
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Janet Gold
Orange County5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable evening and as a member of their club, we got a free dessert. Yum.
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Tyler Gold
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overpriced and mediocre. For an “Icon” we were significantly disappointed. Ambiance and staff were great but not even close to enough to eclipse the lackluster food and unjustified prices. $64 for five one-ounce slices of swordfish with a small amount of greens on top, swimming in a pool of oil. Chicken Milanese was over fried and almost burnt. Carbonara Bucatini noodles were fantastic but the sauce lacked depth and the dish was lackluster. Rigatoni was nothing special and the lasagna, while different, lacked character and true lasagna comfort. Overall, the only strong dish was the focaccia. Spend your time and dollars elsewhere.
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Dylan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience from start to finish. The interior design is extremely well done making you feel like you’ve left the country, They acknowledged our anniversary and made it special and were very accommodating. Absolute must visit.
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Nory Gold
San Diego36 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful brunch at Marisi! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the experience did not disappoint. We started with the focaccia to share, which was a great way to kick off the meal. For our entrees, we tried the Carbonara Bucatini and Eggs Napolitana, and both were absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the Peach Bellinis, which were perfect for brunch! The service was just as impressive as the food. Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our visit. Great food, delicious drinks, and excellent service make this a spot we would definitely come back to. Highly recommend for a lovely brunch!
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Jennifer
Tahoe3 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our first time here, a little disappointed. It was my mother's birthday and I informed the hostess. Server did not acknowledge her birthday or bring any type of dessert at the end. Food took quite a bit of time and the restaurant was not very full at all. We booked a 12 noon reservation and got there at 11:45, lots of open tables, but were told to wait until noon. We were seated about 12:05. The dip sandwich was good, but somewhat plain. Our table for 3 was 2 very round tables pushed together, it was awkward set up. Pricey for the overall value.
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Ray Gold
San Diego69 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Four of us enjoyed a meal last Saturday here and generally enjoyed ourselves. Some Specifics: the Burrata salad was very good but the "little gem" Caesar salad had too much of an anchovy flavor. I did not like it at all. The spicy rigatoni was good but very filling; the branzino was very good; and the swordfish special was excellent. Service was fine but they served the burrata 10 minutes before the Caesar salad which was a mistake. Our server was very nice and friendly and we hope to have her on our next visit.
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