Catania, Italian restaurant with rooftop terrace in La Jolla, San Diego, United States.
Catania offers authentic coastal Italian cuisine featuring handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and fresh seafood in an elegant setting with panoramic Pacific Ocean views from its outdoor terrace and patio dining areas.
Established in 2015, Catania quickly gained recognition from Zagat as one of the '15 Hottest New Restaurants Around the U.S.', becoming a prominent culinary destination in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego.
The restaurant embodies a love affair with Italy by bringing authentic Italian coastal culinary traditions to California, emphasizing traditional techniques like wood-fired cooking and a curated selection of Italian wines and craft beers.
Catania operates Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and weekends from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday and until 8:30 PM Sunday, with reservations recommended.
The restaurant adds a small surcharge to each bill to support the sustainability of its service and supply chain while offering private event spaces accommodating up to 125 guests with ocean views.
Location: San Diego
Address: 7863 Girard Avenue 92037 La Jolla
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 16:00-20:30; Friday 16:00-21:00; Saturday 11:30-21:00; Sunday 11:30-20:30
Website: http://cataniasd.com
GPS coordinates: 32.84654,-117.27422
Latest update: September 1, 2025 15:10
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