EVENT SPACES
Planning private dining in La Jolla? Piatti La Jolla offers private and semi private spaces for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, birthdays, receptions and group gatherings in La Jolla Shores, about 10 minutes from UC San Diego. Choose the Indoor Garden Room, our back patio beneath the landmark Ficus tree, the front patio or a full restaurant buyout. There is no room rental fee.
| Space | Capacity | Privacy | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Garden Room | 34 seated; can curtain for groups up to 16 | Semi private / curtained | Private dinners, birthdays, showers, corporate events |
| Back Patio | 70 seated privately; partial/non private up to 50 | Private or partial | Rehearsal dinners, receptions, small ceremonies, celebrations |
| Front Patio | 20 standing / cocktail | Outdoor gathering | Cocktail receptions and pre event drinks |
| Full Buyout (includes patios) | 175 max capacity | Exclusive use | Weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, milestone celebrations |
FLOOR MAP
INDOOR GARDEN ROOM
34 seated
BACK PATIO
70 seated
FRONT PATIO
20 standing
FULL BUYOUT • INCLUDES PATIOS
175 max capacity
seats up to 34 guests
SEMI-PRIVATE
INDOOR GARDEN ROOM
Overlooking our patios, this room is ideal for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, and corporate events. The Garden Room can also be curtained off to accommodate smaller parties of up to 16 guests.
WEATHER PERMITTING
BACK PATIO
seats up to 70 guests privately | partial/non-private for up to 50 guests
Covered by our landmark Ficus tree, our open air patio is ideal for rehearsal dinners, small wedding ceremonies and receptions.
During the day, the patio is bright and beautiful. At night, the Ficus tree lights up to create dazzling ambiance. The patio is heated, but not covered.
FRONT PATIO
WEATHER PERMITTING
20 people for standing/cocktail
Our front patio is an inviting open-air space for up to 20 guests, ideal for cocktail receptions and standing gatherings. Host your event here with bites and drinks, or transition seamlessly into one of our private dining spaces.
INCLUDES PATIOS • WEATHER PERMITTING
FULL BUYOUT
175 max capacity
Experience Piatti La Jolla in its entirety with a full restaurant buyout. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, or milestone celebrations, our space offers exclusive use of both indoor dining rooms and our sunlit outdoor patios. With a Tuscan-inspired design and a bright, welcoming atmosphere just steps from the coast, create an unforgettable celebration with any of our signature menus.
Corporate & University
Corporate Dinners Near UC San Diego
Planning a corporate dinner, university gathering or client event near UC San Diego? Piatti's private dining spaces host business lunches, team dinners, faculty gatherings and group celebrations in La Jolla Shores. Lunch event packages start at $49 per person and dinner packages start at $59 per person.
- $49Lunch packages, per person
- $59Dinner packages, per person
Holidays
Holiday Events
For holiday parties, Piatti offers private dining, cocktail style gatherings and full restaurant buyouts. Pair your event space with lunch or dinner packages, customizable bar options and add ons such as Prosecco toasts, wine pairings, personalized menus and takeaway gifts.
Holiday Parties, Catering & Gift IdeasFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Piatti La Jolla have private dining?
Yes. Piatti offers the Indoor Garden Room, back patio, front patio and full restaurant buyouts for private dinners and group events.
What are Piatti La Jolla's private dining capacities?
The Indoor Garden Room seats up to 34 (or 16 when curtained), the back patio seats up to 70 privately or 50 partially, the front patio holds up to 20 standing guests and a full buyout, including the patios, holds up to 175.
Can Piatti host a rehearsal dinner?
Yes. The back patio beneath the landmark Ficus tree is especially well suited to rehearsal dinners, small wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Can Piatti host a corporate dinner near UC San Diego?
Yes. Piatti hosts business lunches, team dinners, corporate gatherings and university related events in La Jolla Shores, about 10 minutes from UC San Diego.
How much do event packages start at?
Event packages start at $49 per person for lunch and $59 per person for dinner.
Is there a room rental fee?
No. There is no room rental fee. Events require a signed contract with a food and beverage minimum, which varies by space and time of day.
What deposit is required to book an event?
A deposit of 10% of the food and beverage minimum or $200, whichever is greater, secures the space.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Contact our event planner today!