Catania SD

Catania SD Whisknladle Hospitality, which runs Whisknladle & the local Prepkitchen locations adds a coastal Ita
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Located on the top floor of the newly redesigned La Plaza center on the historic corner of Wall and Girard in La Jolla, Catania is the result of 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. The restaurant provides guests with authentic Italian coastal cuisine in

a relaxed, yet elevated setting featuring panoramic ocean views. Highlights include a rotating selection of fresh crudo, house-made pastas and handcrafted pizzas, all crisped to perfection by Beatrice, the restaurant’s 5,000 pound wood burning oven. Completing the Catania menu is a thoughtful selection of handcrafted desserts overseen by Whisknladle Hospitality Corporate Chef Jojo Rossi, a first generation Sicilian-American.

Every rooftop sunset, every plate of handmade pasta, every crafted sip. It’s all for you. 🐚 Best of 2026 Critics Pick, ...
06/06/2026

Every rooftop sunset, every plate of handmade pasta, every crafted sip. It’s all for you. 🐚

Best of 2026 Critics Pick, Best Italian.

Not to be dramatic, but the Asparagus Pizza is leaving us this weekend. Lemon panna, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, wo...
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.

Not all starters are created equal. 🥕Roasted carrots with a spiced agave glaze, torn stracciatella, crushed peanuts, and...
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.

Give her the view she deserves. 🌊 Happy Mama’s Day from Catania. The table is set, the palms are swaying, and all she ha...
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.

She came for the view. She stayed for the pasta.Reso link in bio. 🍝
05/06/2026

She came for the view. She stayed for the pasta.

Reso link in bio. 🍝

Bright, cold, alive with acid. The Crudo has hit the table.Local tuna, blood orange agrumi, saffron, olive, coriander, s...
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. 🌊

Making a scene at the bar. 📸Catania begins before you take your seat.
04/30/2026

Making a scene at the bar. 📸

Catania begins before you take your seat.

Classic cars outside. Focaccia up top. A Sunday worth remembering. 🤍
04/27/2026

Classic cars outside. Focaccia up top. A Sunday worth remembering. 🤍

Made by hand. Every strand, every fold, every morning. Your table is waiting. 🍝
04/18/2026

Made by hand. Every strand, every fold, every morning.

Your table is waiting. 🍝

It’s pouring.🍷 Beautifully chilled and best enjoyed when you have nowhere else to be. Find your table, link in bio.
04/14/2026

It’s pouring.🍷

Beautifully chilled and best enjoyed when you have nowhere else to be. Find your table, link in bio.

A long table. Candlelight. The people you love are here. Catania is where San Diego celebrates. Reach out to reserve you...
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. 🐚

The kind of weather that makes everything taste better. Crispy octopus. Black cod. A table outside and nowhere to be.Gol...
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. 🐚

Catania from your pov. ❤️‍🔥
04/04/2026

Catania from your pov. ❤️‍🔥

Easter weekend pov. Spend it in our little slice of paradise. 🌼Save your fave spot with the link in our bio.
03/31/2026

Easter weekend pov. Spend it in our little slice of paradise. 🌼

Save your fave spot with the link in our bio.

Mid week multitasking. 🍸 The sunset is ready and drinks are already here. Link in bio to save your fave.
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. 🍃

Brining that fire. ❤️‍🔥 It’s your last chance to vote Catania for Best Restaurant in Best Of. Link in bio.
03/20/2026

Brining that fire. ❤️‍🔥 It’s your last chance to vote Catania for Best Restaurant in Best Of.

Link in bio.

11 years of feeding this city, celebrating with this city, and growing alongside this city. 🌊What started as a dream has...
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. 🤍

All the spritz, none of the spirits. 🍊 Arancia Spritz. Lyre’s Classico, Lyre’s Italian Orange, and a splash of soda. All...
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.

The sky went coral and we forgot what we were saying. 🐚La jolla sunsets, fresh ingredients, and that someone who makes i...
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.

The kind of dish that takes all day to make and about five minutes to devour.🍝 Ziti alla Genovese | braised beef, carame...
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.

Our views always doing the most in the best way possible. 🍝
03/07/2026

Our views always doing the most in the best way possible. 🍝

Address

7863 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA
92037

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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