Make a Reservation at This New La Jolla Restaurant for a True Taste of Italy
Get a taste of the Amalfi Coast without ever leaving San Diego. Having taken frequent trips to Italy and noticing a lack of genuine Italian fare here, the Adler and Lombrozo families knew they had to make their dream a reality. Marisi was born, and the restaurant was named after the ownersā grandparents: āMarā was taken from Marila and āIsiā was taken from Isidoro. It was their grandparentsā love of Italy that inspired the concept, and the owners hope to keep their memories alive through Marisi.
Unique culinary concepts like whole animal butchery, dry-aged fish, specialty pasta shapes and homemade limoncello are just a few things that make Marisi memorable. The culinary team is spearheaded by Executive Chef Chad Huff, who previously worked at Broad Street Oyster Company in Malibu. There are plenty of options to start, including the Blossom, made with a zucchini flower duo, caponata, pine nuts and a saffron aioli. The chicory salad, crafted with salami, tomato, red onion, almonds, oregano and Piave Vecchio cheese is another staff favorite, and donāt skip the creamy burrata, dressed up with fresh nectarines, balsamic agrodolce and arugula.
āYou donāt see Italian food like this in San Diego,ā says Erik Adler, one of Marisiās owners. āHere, pasta is the star. Weāre excited to share what we think will be the best Italian food in town.ā
Cocktails are curated by Bar and Spirits Creative Director Beau du Bois, who was most recently at three Michelin-starred The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Valley. The drink selection features a variety of Italian aperitivos, rare spirits and an Italian pilsner brewed just for Marisi. Diners will also have the option to sip tableside martinis made with extra dry vermouth throughout their meal. For a complete dining experience, Marisi encourages guests to enjoy vermouth over ice upon arrival, followed by wine and espresso to finish.
Food
Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking, featuring handmade pasta served alongside traditional cocktails and a curated selection of fine wine.
Decor
The tiled Italian hearth, glowing with yellows, greens, blues, and pinks, pairs perfectly with the sunlit patioās coastal charm. Together, theyāll whisk you away to the Italian coastāno passport required, just a seat and a little sunshine.
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Price
With prices ranging from $6 to $48, diners have options on whether they want to splurge or save.
Verdict
This is the spot for authentic Italian cuisine! Marisi will make you feel like youāre dining in a charming villa on the Amalfi Coast.
Marisi La Jolla
1044 Wall St
La Jolla, CA 92037
858.401.6787
@marisilajolla
