Name: Marisi
Telephone: +18584016787
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

Marisi

Italian · La Jolla, CA · $$$

RomanticDate nightSpecial occasionGreat for groupsOutdoor seatingCocktails

Discovering Italy by way of La Jolla, Marisi focuses on Italian hearth cooking with an emphasis on handmade pastas, fine wine and classic cocktails. The menu celebrates the rich diversity of cuisine from across Italy, fashioned in a time-honored tradition of handmade all day, every day. A dream that lives between the Italian and La Jolla coasts, suspended between tides instead of time — a mood more than a plot. A visit that feels a lot like coming home, if home was a warm, charming villa off the Amalfi coast. Marisi is a taste of something you want to remember. We hope you love it. Live Music from 11AM-2PM every Sunday.

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What diners say

“Just incredible. Focaccia was fluffy, light, and seasoned to perfection - I almost cried of joy. I got spicy rigatoni without the spice or stracciatella cheese and it was heavenly. I would buy bottles of their pomodoro sauce if I could. Atmosphere and restaurant decor were beautiful. Did not disappoint.”

5.0 · Google — Lucy Ge

“Recommended by a friend for nice Italian date night! We decided to celebrate our anniversary here - the food and staff were phenomenal. Pro tip: get the focaccia bread with brown butter as a starter! We also enjoyed the spicy rigatoni and seafood bucatini were soooo good! Dakota and Justin waited on us. Friendly and knowledgeable!”

5.0 · Google — Justin Futrell

“Absolutely fantastic dining experience. I ordered the local fish and my husband ordered the tenderloin, both were perfectly cooked, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The fish was fresh and delicate, while the tenderloin was tender and rich with flavor. The real highlight of the evening was the lemoncello tiramisu, absolutely outstanding. Light, refreshing, and the perfect balance of citrus and sweetness. One of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. Great atmosphere, excellent service, and memorable food from start to finish. Highly recommend!”

5.0 · Google — Kcusha K

“Felt like royalty here!! The service and hospitality is out of this world and so is the food!! Rare to find these days! We’ve never had such attentive staff. Cleaned our table after every course, drinks were always full, wished us happy anniversary multiple times, folded our napkins for us, & checked in to see how the food was! The food is 10/10. The focaccia bread, tomato carpaccio, carbonara, & rigatoni were to die for!! Not to mention the atmosphere is sooo cute and romantic! Definitely will be back!”

5.0 · Google — Brinley Walker

“Still dreaming about our incredible night at Marisi—one of those meals where every single dish hits. Michael and Lizzie took such great care of us—attentive, warm, and genuinely made the experience feel special from start to finish. The focaccia set the tone—fresh, aromatic, and hard to stop eating. The local crudo was next level—bright, delicate, and easily the best we’ve had anywhere. The spicy rigatoni brought the heat in the best way—perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. And the branzino…wow. Light, crispy, and elevated with green chermoula and those crispy Fresno peppers—just outstanding. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, the pistachio/raspberry soft serve was the perfect sweet finish—light, refreshing, and memorable. If you’re looking for a place that delivers on food, service, and overall experience—this is it. Highly, highly recommend.”

5.0 · Google — Mehul Patel