11/06/2026
Earlier sunsets, longer evenings, and the same rule at our table: house made pasta and a rosé are always in season. 🍷
Catania SD
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Catania SD is an Italian restaurant located on the top floor of the newly designed La Plaza center on the historic corner of Wall and Girard in La Jolla. With panoramic ocean views, guests can enjoy a relaxed yet elevated setting while indulging in authentic Italian coastal cuisine. Highlights include a rotating selection of fresh crudo, house-made pastas, and handcrafted pizzas, all crisped to perfection by the restaurant’s wood-burning oven. A delightful selection of handcrafted desserts overseen by Whisknladle Hospitality Corporate Chef Jojo Rossi completes the menu.
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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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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.