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05/27/2026
Not to be dramatic, but the Asparagus Pizza is leaving us this weekend.
Lemon panna, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, wood fired, the kind of pizza that makes you wish spring lasted longer. Chef’s rotating it out, last call. Make your reservations in our bio.
05/22/2026
Not all starters are created equal. 🥕
Roasted carrots with a spiced agave glaze, torn stracciatella, crushed peanuts, and a whisper of preserved lemon. New to the menu and already earning its place as a fave.
Long weekend reso link in bio. 🌞
05/14/2026
Flour dusted, dough pressed, and full of love. Our pasta is made by hand, every day, because Jenny wouldn’t have it any other way. 🤍
Reserve your table via link in bio.
05/10/2026
Give her the view she deserves. 🌊
Happy Mama’s Day from Catania. The table is set, the palms are swaying, and all she has to do is enjoy it.
05/06/2026
She came for the view. She stayed for the pasta.
Reso link in bio. 🍝
05/03/2026
Bright, cold, alive with acid. The Crudo has hit the table.
Local tuna, blood orange agrumi, saffron, olive, coriander, serrano oil. This is what the coast tastes like. 🌊
04/30/2026
Making a scene at the bar. 📸
Catania begins before you take your seat.
04/27/2026
Classic cars outside. Focaccia up top. A Sunday worth remembering. 🤍
04/18/2026
Made by hand. Every strand, every fold, every morning.
Your table is waiting. 🍝
04/14/2026
It’s pouring.🍷
Beautifully chilled and best enjoyed when you have nowhere else to be. Find your table, link in bio.
04/10/2026
A long table. Candlelight. The people you love are here. Catania is where San Diego celebrates.
Reach out to reserve your evening. 🐚
04/06/2026
The kind of weather that makes everything taste better. Crispy octopus. Black cod. A table outside and nowhere to be.
Golden hour at Catania calls. 🐚
04/04/2026
Catania from your pov. ❤️🔥
03/31/2026
Easter weekend pov. Spend it in our little slice of paradise. 🌼
Save your fave spot with the link in our bio.
03/25/2026
Mid week multitasking. 🍸
The sunset is ready and drinks are already here. Link in bio to save your fave.
03/22/2026
Celery infused gin, sugar snap pea, lime, mint. Marzo — now at the bar. 🍃
03/20/2026
Brining that fire. ❤️🔥 It’s your last chance to vote Catania for Best Restaurant in Best Of.
Link in bio.
03/20/2026
11 years of feeding this city, celebrating with this city, and growing alongside this city. 🌊
What started as a dream has become something we couldn’t have imagined. A place where memories are made nightly, where the pasta is always homemade, and where the love around the table is as real as the food on it.
Thank you, San Diego. Here’s to many more. 🤍
03/16/2026
All the spritz, none of the spirits. 🍊
Arancia Spritz. Lyre’s Classico, Lyre’s Italian Orange, and a splash of soda. All the golden hour energy, zero alcohol.
03/13/2026
The sky went coral and we forgot what we were saying. 🐚
La jolla sunsets, fresh ingredients, and that someone who makes it all feel like a dream. Reservation link in bio.
03/10/2026
The kind of dish that takes all day to make and about five minutes to devour.🍝 Ziti alla Genovese | braised beef, caramelized onions, pecorino sardo.
On the menu now.
03/07/2026
Our views always doing the most in the best way possible. 🍝
Address
7863 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA
92037
To get to the Italian restaurant on Girard Avenue in San Diego, you can take the following public transport options:
1. Take Bus #30 from Downtown towards North Park to the Girard Ave & Kline St stop. From there, walk 2 blocks south on Girard Avenue.
2. Take the Green Line Trolley to Old Town Transit Center and then transfer to Bus #30 going towards UTC Transit Center. Get off at Girard Ave & Kline St stop and walk 2 blocks south on Girard Avenue.
If you are driving, take I-5 North and exit onto La Jolla Parkway. Continue onto Torrey Pines Road for about 1 mile and then turn left onto Prospect Street. Stay on Prospect Street for about half a mile and then turn right onto Girard Ave. The restaurant is located on your left-hand side.
Parking options include metered parking along the street or paid parking lots nearby such as the one on Herschel Avenue between Wall St and Silverado St.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 9pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious and authentic cuisine that is loved by people all over the world. Catania SD, located on Girard Avenue in San Diego, is a perfect example of an Italian restaurant that offers guests an unforgettable dining experience.
The restaurant's location on the top floor of La Plaza center provides panoramic ocean views that add to the relaxed and elevated setting. The vision of Whisknladle Hospitality owner Arturo Kassel and Culinary Partner/Director Ryan Johnson, who were inspired by a two-week, 1,400 mile road trip throughout Italy years ago, is evident in every aspect of the restaurant.
Catania SD's menu features a rotating selection of fresh crudo, house-made pastas, and handcrafted pizzas that are crisped to perfection by Beatrice - the restaurant's 5,000 pound wood burning oven. The handcrafted desserts overseen by Whisknladle Hospitality Corporate Chef Jojo Rossi, a first-generation Sicilian-American complete the menu.
Overall, Catania SD is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Italian coastal cuisine in a beautiful setting with exceptional service.
