Italian
Piazza 1909
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SEASONAL DINNER MENU
STARTERS & SALADS
D.O.P. Burrata & Three Large Bruschetta with Different Toppings: Artichokes Mousse/Fresh Ricotta Cheese & Grilled Peach/Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil
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BURRATA CAPRESE
D.O.P. Burrata, Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio, Balsamic Caviar, Basil Olive Oil, Homemade Bread Crostini (Not GF)$20.00
CARPACCIO di ANGUS e CARCIOFI FRITTI
Angus Beef Carpaccio, EVOO, Lemon, Capers, Roman Fried Artichokes, Shaved Parmigiano$25.00FOCACCIA BASKET & TOMATO CONFIT
$6.00
FRITTURA MISTA di PESCE
Fried Calamari, Baja Shrimp, Sea-Bass, San Marzano Tomato Sauce$26.00GF BREAD & IN HOUSE TOMATO SAUCE
$6.00
INSALATA di POLIPO
Octopus Salad, Mediterranean Olives, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes, Arugula, Pesto$25.00
POLPETTE
Angus Beef Meatballs, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, 24mo. Parmigiano, Dry Ricotta Cheese$22.00Reg DELIZIOSA / INSALATA
Baby Spinach, Pear, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Orange Champagne Vinaigrette$19.00
Regular / INSALATA di CESARE
Lettuce, Bread Crumbles, White Anchovies, Shaved Parmigiano, Crispy Guanciale Pork Cheek$19.00
TRIS di BRUSCHETTA
Three Toppings Bruschetta: *Stracciatella Burrata, Roman Artichoke *Gorgonzola, Pear, Speck Smoked Ham *Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil$20.00
PARMIGIANA Starter
Layered Eggplants, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Smoked Scamorza, Parmigiano, Basil, Fried Leeks$20.00CRUDO, STRACCHINO, GNOCCO FRITTO
$22.00
FRESH PASTA
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GNOCCHI 'AMATRICIANA con GUANCIALE CROCCANTE
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Crunchy Guanciale Pork Cheek, Pecorino Cheese, Calabrian Chili$29.00
LASAGNA
Pasta Layers, Angus Beef Ragout, Besciamella, Parmigiano Reggiano$28.00
PAPPARDELLE di MARE
Pappardelle, Clams, Baja Shrimp, Salmon, Sea-Bass, Cherry Tomato Confit$34.00RAVIOLI di CARNE al FONDO BRUNO
Braised Short Ribs, Parmigiano, Demi Glaze Sauce, Touch of Cream$28.00
RAVIOLI di PERE e GORGONZOLA
Pear-Gorgonzola Cheese Ravioli, Delicate Butter Sauce, Thyme$27.00
SPAGHETTI alle VONGOLE
Clams, Garlic, Cherry Tomato Confit, White Wine, Chili$30.00
FUSILLONI al PESTO e BURRATA
Cork Screw Pasta, Fresh Pesto Sauce, D.O.P. Stracciatella Burrata (Contains Pine Nuts)$27.00MACCHERONI SALSICCIA e CARCIOFI
Maccheroni Pasta, Sausage-Roman Artichoke Ragout$27.00
SEAFOOD & MEAT
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BRANZINO al LIMONCELLO e CARCIOFI
Deboned Whole Branzino, Limoncello Sauce, Roman Artichokes, Seasonal Veggies, Roasted Potatoes (GF)$45.00
CIOPPINO
Baja Shrimp, Clams, Sea-Bass, Salmon, Garlic, White Wine, Pachino Tomatoes, Homemade Crostini (Not GF)$32.00
GUANCETTE di MANZO al BAROLO su RISOTTO
Stewed Beef Cheeks, Barolo Wine Reduction, Saffron Risotto, Seasonal Veggies (GF)$44.00
COSTOLETTE D'AGNELLO al MARSALA e FUNGHI
New Zealand Lamb Racks, Porcini Mushrooms, Marsala Wine, Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Potatoes (GF)$43.00
MILANESE COTOLETTA
Breaded & Fried Free Range Chicken Cutlets, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmigiano Fries$32.00
SALMONE alla PUTTANESCA
Wild Salmon Stuffed With Baja Crab, Lemon Sauce, Mashed Potato, Seasonal Veggies$40.00POLLO PARMIGIANA
$37.00
PIZZA
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PIZZA CRUDO E RUCOLA
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, D.O.P. Parma Prosciutto, Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano, Cherry Tomatoes$27.00
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato Sauce/ Mozzarella/ Spicy Calabrese Salame$25.00
PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato Sauce, D.O.P. Burrata, Arugula$21.00
PIZZA SALSICCIA, RICOTTA e PESTO
Ricotta Cheese, Italian Sausage, Fresh Pesto, Fried Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomato, Chili Oil$26.00PIZZA SPECK & ZOLA
Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Speck, Radicchio, Touch of Fresh Stracciatella Burrata$27.00
PIZZA STRACCHINO, ZUCCA, GUANCIALE e TARTUFO
Mozzarella, Stracchino, Roasted Butternut Squash, Guanciale Pork Cheek, Black Truffle$29.00
👨🍳DAILY SPECIALS
STARTER SPECIALS
FAGOTTINI di BRESAOLA alle PERE e CAPRINO
Air Dry Filet Mignon “Bresaola” Stuffed with Pear & Goat Cheese Mousse/Rosemary Flat Bread (Not GF)$26.00
POLPETTE CACIO e PEPE
Angus Beef Meatballs topped with delicious Pecorino Cheese Sauce/Rosemary Bread$24.00IMPEPATA di COZZE
$21.00
TIMBALLO di VENERE
A timbale of oven-baked Eggplant and Black Rice rRsotto, layered with smoked Scamorza Cheese, Peas, and fresh Basil, topped with crispy Leek and served over a creamy Cacio e Pepe Fondue$25.00OUT OF STOCK
SOUP OF THE DAY: LENTIL MINESTRONE
Delicious Lobster Bisque$15.00OUT OF STOCK
PASTA SPECIALS
PASTA AMORE allo ZAFFERANO, GAMBERI e ASPARAGI
Cork Bucatini, Asparagus, Baja Shrimp, Shallots, Tomato Confit, Saffron Sauce$33.00
RAVIOLI di MAGRO al BURRO e SALVIA
Homemade Spinach-Ricotta Cheese Ravioli/Delicate Butter Sauce Sage/Parmigiano$26.00
TAGLIOLINI ai PORCINI e TARTUFO
EggTagliolini/Porcini Mushrooms Ragout/Shaved Black Truffle$32.00
ENTREE SPECIALS
8oz. Filet Mignon/Barolo Wine Reduction/Black Truffle
Mashed Potato & Organic Veggies
PESCE del GIORNO al CARTOCCIO
Fish of the day/Clams/Baja Shrimp/Pachino Tomatoes/White Wine Sauce/Oven Cooked in Parchment Paper/Organic Seasonal Veggies$44.00RIB EYE e PORTOBELLO al BALSAMICO
12oz Angus Rib Eye Steak, Portobello Mushroom, Aged Balsamic, Roasted Potatoes, Organic Seasonal Veggies$56.00
VEGAN MENU🌱
VEGAN MENU
BRUSCHETTA
$8.00FRITTURA VEGETARIANA
$22.00
GNOCCHI alla NORMA VEGANI
Potato Dumplings/Roasted Eggplant/Cherry Tomatoes/San Marzano Tomato Sauce/Chilli$26.00
REG INSALATA DELLA CASA
Wild Arugula/Cherry Tomatoes Spaghetti Carrots/Balsamic Vinaigrette$14.00SMALL INSALATA DELLA CASA
$10.00REG VEGAN INSALATA DI STAGIONE
$19.00SMALL VEGAN INSALATA DI STAGIONE
Arugula, Artichoke, Fennel, Green Peas, Lemon Vinaigrette$14.00
VEGAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
San Marzano Tomato Sauce/Vegan Mozzarella/Basil$23.00
VEGAN ORTO FRITTO PIZZA
Tomato Sauce/Vegan Mozzarella/Fried Organic Veggies: Zucchini/Eggplant/Broccoli/Asparagus/Artichokes/Sweet Bell Peppers$25.00
VEGAN SPAGHETTI al PESTO
Homemade Twisted Pasta/Vegan Pesto Sauce with Potatoes/Cherry Tomato/Pine-Nuts$26.00
FUSILLONI al RAGU' VEGANO
Homemade Cork Screw Pasta, Delicious Walnuts-Pistachios Fresh Tomato Ragout$27.00
VEGAN DESSERT: CHOCOLATE LOVER
Exquisite Chocolate Ganache Dates/Pecans/Sliced Almonds Orange Confit/Crunchy Caramel (V & GF)$15.00CARCIOFI FRITTI
Fried Roman Artichokes (Rice Flour)$18.00
🛵 TAKE AWAY MENU
👩👩👧👦 FAMILY MENU for LARGE ORDERS
***24hrs advance order required***
"SALAME AL CIOCCOLATO" DESSERT TRAY - 10 slices
24hrs advance order required Our family recipe: Delicious Chocolate Dessert resembling the shape of Salame, with crushed Biscotti, Rum and Butter$25.00
CANNOLI DESSERT TRAY - 10 pcs
24 hrs advance order required$30.00
FAMILY LASAGNA - 4 Large Servings
Homemade Angus Beef Lasagna (Pls, pecify if you prefer it cold to store for later use)$80.00FAMILY LASAGNA - 6 Large Servings
Homemade Angus Beef Lasagna (please, specify if you prefer it cold to store for later use)$114.00
FAMILY MACCHERONI BOLOGNESE - 6 Large Servings
Homemade Mac hero I in angus beef ragout$114.00
FAMILY MACCHERONI BOLOGNESE - 4 Large Servings
Homemade Maccheroni in Angus Beef Bolognese Sauce$80.00FAMILY MACCHERONI al PESTO - 4 Large Servings
Homemade Maccheroni/Fresh Pesto Sauce (contains Pine Nuts)$80.00FAMILY MACCHERONI PESTO - 6 Large Servings
Homemade Maccheroni/Fresh Pesto Sauce (Contains Pine-Nuts)$114.00FAMILY PENNE POMODORO - 4 Large Servings
$72.00FAMILY PENNE POMODORO - 6 Large Servings
San Marzano Fresh Tomato Sauce Pasta$102.00FAMILY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS - 4 Large Servings
$80.00FAMILY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS - 6 Large Servings
$114.00FOCACCIA BREAD - Serves 4
$12.00FOCACCIA BREAD - Serves 6
$16.00TIRAMISU' TRAY - Serves 12
24hrs advance order required$72.00
TUSCAN RED PEPPER OLIVE OIL - 8.5oz
$22.00
🏠 COOK IT AT HOME
🍮 DESSERT
TIRAMISU'
Lady Fingers/Espresso/Marsala Mascarpone/Cocoa$13.00
RICOTTA CHEESE CAKE
Crunchy Cookies/Creamy Ricotta Cheese/Fresh Wild Berries Sauce$13.00
CANNOLI
Fresh Ricotta Cheese, Chocolate Drops, Candied Orange, Crumbled Pistachios$13.00
CHOCOLATE LOVER (GF & Vegan)
Exquisite Chocolate Ganache/Dates/Pecans/Sliced Almonds/Orange Confit/Crunchy Caramel$13.00
🌱 VEGAN MENU
FRITTURA VEGETARIANA
Fried and Crispy Zucchini/Broccoli/Asparagus/Artichokes (Rice Flour)$22.00GNOCCHI alla NORMA VEGANI
Potato Dumplings/Roasted Eggplant/Cherry Tomatoes/San Marzano Tomato Sauce/Chilli$26.00REG INSALATA DELLA CASA
Wild Arugula/Cherry Tomatoes Spaghetti Carrots/Balsamic Vinaigrette$14.00
MACCHERONI al RAGU' VEGANO
Homemade Pasta/Delicious Walnuts-Pistachios Fresh Tomato Ragout$23.00
SPAGHETTI AL PESTO VEGANO
Homemade Potato Dumplings/Fresh vegan Pesto/Pine-Nuts$22.00VEGAN INSALATA DI CESARE
Wild arugula, green apple, roasted butternut squash, cranberries, caramelized pecans, lemon vinaigrette$17.00
VEGAN INSALATA di FARRO
Arugula, Farro, Artichoke, Fennel, Green Peas, Lemon Vinaigrette$18.00VEGAN MARGHERITA PIZZA
San Marzano Tomato Sauce/Vegan Mozzarella/Basil$23.00VEGAN MARINARA PIZZA
$18.00VEGAN ORTO FRITTO PIZZA
Tomato Sauce/Vegan Mozzarella/Fried Organic Veggies: Zucchini/Eggplant/Broccoli/Asparagus/Artichokes/Sweet Bell Peppers$25.00
🍕 PIZZA (12-13 inches)
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PIZZA CRUDO E RUCOLA
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, D.O.P. Parma Prosciutto, Arugula, Shaved Parmigiano, Cherry Tomatoes$27.00PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato Sauce/ Mozzarella/ Spicy Calabrese Salame$25.00PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato Sauce, D.O.P. Burrata, Arugula$21.00PIZZA SALSICCIA, RICOTTA e PESTO
Ricotta Cheese, Italian Sausage, Fresh Pesto, Fried Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomato, Chili Oil$26.00PIZZA SPECK & ZOLA
Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Speck, Radicchio, Touch of Fresh Stracciatella Burrata$27.00PIZZA STRACCHINO, ZUCCA, GUANCIALE e TARTUFO
Mozzarella, Stracchino, Roasted Butternut Squash, Guanciale Pork Cheek, Black Truffle$29.00
🌞🥬 STARTERS & SALADS
D.O.P. Burrata & Three Large Bruschetta with Different Toppings: Artichokes Mousse/Fresh Ricotta Cheese & Grilled Peach/Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil
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BURRATA CAPRESE
D.O.P. Burrata, Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio, Balsamic Caviar, Basil Olive Oil, Homemade Bread Crostini (Not GF)$24.00CARPACCIO di ANGUS e CARCIOFI FRITTI
Angus Beef Carpaccio, EVOO, Lemon, Capers, Roman Fried Artichokes, Shaved Parmigiano$25.00FOCACCIA BASKET & TOMATO CONFIT
$6.00FRITTURA MISTA di PESCE
Fried Calamari, Baja Shrimp, Sea-Bass, San Marzano Tomato Sauce$26.00GF BREAD & IN HOUSE TOMATO SAUCE
$6.00PARMIGIANA Starter
Layered Eggplants, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Smoked Scamorza, Parmigiano, Basil, Fried Leeks$20.00POLIPO in INSALATA
Octopus Salad, Mediterranean Olives, Celery, Cherry Tomatoes, Potatoes, Arugula, Pesto$25.00POLPETTE
Angus Beef Meatballs, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, 24mo. Parmigiano, Dry Ricotta Cheese$22.00Regular / INSALATA DELIZIOSA
Baby Spinach, Pear, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Orange Champagne Vinaigrette$19.00
Regular / INSALATA della CASA
Mixed Greens/Heirloom Carrots/Cherry Tomatoes/Balsamic Vinaigrette$15.00Regular / INSALATA di CESARE
Lettuce, Bread Crumbles, White Anchovies, Shaved Parmigiano, Crispy Guanciale Pork Cheek$19.00TRIS di BRUSCHETTA
Three Toppings Bruschetta: *Stracciatella Burrata, Roman Artichoke *Gorgonzola, Pear, Speck Smoked Ham *Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil$20.00
🍝 FRESH PASTA
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GNOCCHI 'AMATRICIANA con GUANCIALE CROCCANTE
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Crunchy Guanciale Pork Cheek, Pecorino Cheese, Calabrian Chili$29.00LASAGNA
Pasta Layers, Angus Beef Ragout, Besciamella, Parmigiano Reggiano$28.00PAPPARDELLE di MARE
Pappardelle, Clams, Baja Shrimp, Salmon, Sea-Bass, Cherry Tomato Confit$34.00RAVIOLI di CARNE al FONDO BRUNO
Braised Short Ribs, Parmigiano, Demi Glaze Sauce, Touch of Cream$28.00RAVIOLI di PERE e GORGONZOLA
Pear-Gorgonzola Cheese Ravioli, Delicate Butter Sauce, Thyme$27.00SPAGHETTI alle VONGOLE
Clams, Garlic, Cherry Tomato Confit, White Wine, Chili$30.00FUSILLONI al PESTO e BURRATA
Cork Screw Pasta, Fresh Pesto Sauce, D.O.P. Stracciatella Burrata (Contains Pine Nuts)$27.00MACCHERONI SALSICCIA e CARCIOFI
Maccheroni Pasta, Sausage-Roman Artichoke Ragout$27.00
SEAFOOD & MEAT
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BRANZINO al LIMONCELLO e CARCIOFI
Deboned Whole Branzino, Limoncello Sauce, Roman Artichokes, Seasonal Veggies, Roasted Potatoes (GF)$45.00CIOPPINO
Baja Shrimp, Clams, Sea-Bass, Salmon, Garlic, White Wine, Pachino Tomatoes, Homemade Crostini (Not GF)$30.00GUANCETTE di MANZO al BAROLO su RISOTTO
Stewed Beef Cheeks, Barolo Wine Reduction, Saffron Risotto, Seasonal Veggies (GF)$44.00COSTOLETTE D'AGNELLO al MARSALA e FUNGHI
New Zealand Lamb Racks, Porcini Mushrooms, Marsala Wine, Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Potatoes (GF)$43.00MILANESE COTOLETTA
Breaded & Fried Free Range Chicken Cutlets, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Parmigiano Fries$32.00
SALMONE alla PUTTANESCA
Wild Salmon Stuffed With Baja Crab, Lemon Sauce, Mashed Potato, Seasonal Veggies$40.00
All hours
| Sunday | 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Experience Italy without the Jet Leg! Enjoy chef Stefano's homemade cuisine Piazza 1909 is committed to Product, Environment and Hospitality. We believe in the use of local fresh produce and each dish is made from scratch with love and passion. Nothing is pre-cooked. PIAZZA 1909 is bringing back to life the original La Jolla beach house named "The Brodiaea" that was formerly built in 1909. It has been restored so it can remain a nostalgic setting for residents and visitors to enjoy. Join us for dinner, Tuesday through Sunday. Happy hours Tue-Thu. Private events venue. Catering.
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