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Osteria Romantica


4.0 of 5 stars 19 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • 2151 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
  • (858) 551-1221
  • Price range: £13-19 ($21-$30)

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5 of 5 stars
Boston
18 Dec 2009

Wonderful food and service at a reasonable price. Classic italian in an informal and entertaining atmosphere . more

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5 of 5 stars
Lake Oswego/West Linn
18 Nov 2009

Whenever visiting La Jolla, which is several times a year, we always enjoy at least one fine meal at this delightful family owned restaurant. When you walk in the door or into the patio area you are warmly greeted as treasured friends or family. Staff are friendly, open, personable and immediately create an ambiance that makes you feel right at... more

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5 of 5 stars
Temecula
16 Nov 2009

Il migliore cibo italiano, Autentico! This is like my Grandmother from Italy made, homemade delicious. We eat out all the time, not one of --but the best Italian restaurant we have been to to date! It in a beach location is is coastal relaxed, people in shorts beach wear what you would expect at the beach. We just got back... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
2 Sep 2009

In La Jolla, where are there numerous choices for fine dining, I find what sets a restaurant apart from the others comes down to the setting, the service, and the company. That's when a perfectly good bottle of wine, a hearty beet salad, a plate of fresh ravioli, and the right level of attention to detail, become sublime. The outdoor... more

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4 of 5 stars
Danville, California
27 Aug 2009

We selected this restaurant for lunch based on comments and reviews on tripadvisor. Judging from the web site, we thought this would be a classier establishment than what we found. This is not a complaint. The restaurant sits on a street corner in the Shores area with several covered tables on the sidewalk. Sitting outside in a beach town with... more

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1 of 5 stars
boston
15 Aug 2009

On a recent trip to California my husband and I decided to have dinner at this restaurant after reading the reviews. Not only was the food terrible, the servers were rude. Then came the best part, they allow dogs to dine with you! The pooch next to us scratched, barked and moved up against us all during the dinner. It... more

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5 of 5 stars
Illinois
20 Jul 2009

My husband and I were strolling around La Jolla while we waited for our daughter and her fiance to return from a kayak tour. We wanted a drink, so stopped by the Osteria Romantica to order a glass of wine and a beer. We decided to order some bruschetta while we waited. The bread served while we waited was hot... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
30 Dec 2008
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person found this review helpful

After reading a few reviews on TripAdvisor, I decided to give this place a try. Located in a slightly quieter part of La Jolla (ie: away from the main tourist area), this restaurant is indeed a hidden gem. Don't be fooled by the rather simplistic look of the place and the menus. I found the menu to be quite varied,... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Diego
21 Sep 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I happened upon Osteria Romanica today when I decided to visit the Shores area of La Jolla. I had my 9 lb well-behaved dog with me so I sought out a restaurant with a sidewalk cafe for lunch. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was to die for. The bread was fresh, out of the oven warm,... more

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5 of 5 stars
La Jolla, CA
19 Aug 2008

Amazingly, there are people who are not visitors to La Jolla --- yes, we do live here and yes, Romantica is our favorite restaurant. We've been going there for years and have always had wonderful meals. The fish is fresh, the pasta superb and the Osso Buco is to die for. You'll feel like you're in Italy! more

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Osteria Romantica Address

2151 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 551-1221
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.