Bernini's Bistro & Bar

4.8 (672)

$30 and under

Italian

7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839

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2 people

Jul 28, 2025

July 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Bernini’s Bistro & Bar has been the local's favorite in La Jolla for the past 24 years. We offer a wide variety of entrees at very affordable prices that will please all guests. Try one of our homemade organic pasta, wood-fired pizza, or seafood dishes. We offer Happy Hour 5 days a week Sunday-Thursday from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. For reservations of parties larger than 12 please contact Reyhan at (858) 337-5227.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 454-5013
Website
http://www.berninisbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sergio Diaz Perez
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 24 guests.

Location
7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Cross street
Pearl
Parking details
We have some parking available in the back of the restaurant and plenty of street parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 672 people are saying

Bernini's Bistro & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Bernini's Bistro & Bar is a charming La Jolla gem with "fantastic food and service" and an inviting atmosphere. Known for its "delicious food," homemade bread and pasta, and friendly staff, it offers a "great dining experience" with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Perfect for any occasion!

671 Reviews

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Linda
Orange County13 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Needed a place close to the Comedy Store and this fit the bill. My friend had the ahi salad which was delicious and I had the mussels that were large and great. The mussels were served in a lovely tomatoe broth along with a lg amount of fries. Instead of fries, it would have been nice to have a tasty, crusty bread to sop up and fully enjoy the tomatoe broth- you can get fries anywhere 😬. It was lovely to sit outside and the service was top Notch and friendly
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jan
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful dinner had by all. Service by Tony was exceptional. Wonderful food, and special evening.
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Roberta
San Diego44 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Berninis a hidden gem in La Jolla. All us locals know about it and I personally would like to keep it that way. The owner is a lovely lady who has a wonderful, friendly manner and never hesitates to say hello. The food is consistently delicious. The table servers are friendly. We always enjoy our dining experience.
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John VIP
San Diego27 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a pleasant experience at Bernini's Bistro.
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Andrea
Orange County13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant. Good food and price was as would usually expect. Great hamburger and pizza.
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Julie VIP
Chicago / Illinois28 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. They make all their own bread and pasta
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Wendy VIP
San Diego98 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the service was excellent. This is a great find for a fun night.
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Doug
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambiance, good service. Will definitely return. B
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peter VIP
San Diego34 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service with delicious food. I have been going there for many years, and the service and food have not changed; they both remain fantastic. Great value for food and service in the heart of La Jolla.
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Joe
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and exceptional service. The seafood cioppino was outstanding. Also had the chicken Milanese which was also a hit. Excellent ambiance and the servers went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience.
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Bernini's Bistro & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 454-5013.

Bernini's Bistro & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 672 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 17 times today

7550 Fay Ave, San Diego, CA 92037-4839

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Pearl
Neighborhood
La Jolla
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have some parking available in the back of the restaurant and plenty of street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sergio Diaz Perez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.berninisbistro.com/
Phone number
(858) 454-5013
Private party facilities
We have a semi-private room for up to 24 guests.

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