Italian trattoria at 2151 Avenida de la Playa in La Jolla Shores, 92037, with a covered patio and ocean-adjacent neighborhood dining atmosphere. Osteria Romantica serves Roman and Southern Italian classics — house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas, branzino, and tiramisu — in a warm, candlelit setting that has made it a neighborhood favorite for over two decades. The open kitchen and rustic interior create an intimate dining experience that feels authentically Italian. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the Avenida de la Playa patio fills quickly with locals and visitors.