Family Friendly Dining in La Jolla Shores

Family friendly Italian dining in La Jolla Shores. Kids menu for 11 and under from $9 to $15 with gelato included, high chairs, and patios a short walk from the beach.

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A Family Friendly Italian Restaurant Near the Beach

Piatti is a welcoming choice for families, with a dedicated kids menu and high chairs. We are about a 5 minute walk from Kellogg Park and La Jolla Shores beach, and we open at 11 AM every day, so lunch after the beach is easy. Already parked at La Jolla Shores Beach? Leave the car and walk over.

Kids Menu

The Kids Menu

Kids 11 and under have their own menu, priced from $9 to $15. Every kids meal includes a scoop of chocolate or vanilla gelato.

  • Soup or salad: small mixed greens, small caesar salad or small soup
  • Pasta and pizza: penne with tomato sauce or butter and cheese, spaghetti alfredo, cheese and basil ravioli with tomato sauce, cheese pizza or pepperoni pizza
  • Secondi: grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes and broccoli, spaghetti alfredo with chicken, or spaghetti with meat sauce

Adults can choose from the full menu, including pasta rolled and cut by hand each day.

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Room to Spread Out

When the weather cooperates, the patios give families a little extra room. The back patio sits beneath the landmark Ficus tree and is heated, though it is not covered. The family dog is welcome on both patios.

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Takeout & Delivery

For an easier meal at home, the beach house or your hotel, order takeout online or get delivery through DoorDash or Uber Eats.

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Nearby

Before or After Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium is about a 5 minute drive from Piatti, which makes us a convenient stop for a family meal before or after your visit.

Piatti La Jolla

2182 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
858-454-1589

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Piatti La Jolla have a kids menu?

Yes. Kids 11 and under have their own menu, priced from $9 to $15, and every kids meal includes a scoop of chocolate or vanilla gelato.

What is on the Piatti La Jolla kids menu?

Penne with tomato sauce or butter and cheese, spaghetti alfredo, cheese and basil ravioli, cheese or pepperoni pizza, spaghetti with meat sauce, and grilled chicken breast with mashed potatoes and broccoli, plus small salads and soup.

Does Piatti La Jolla have high chairs?

Yes. High chairs are available for younger guests.

Is Piatti a good place for lunch after the beach?

Yes. Piatti is about a 5 minute walk from Kellogg Park and La Jolla Shores beach and opens at 11 AM daily, with indoor seating and two patios.

How far is Piatti La Jolla from Birch Aquarium?

Birch Aquarium is about a 5 minute drive from Piatti in La Jolla Shores.