Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 3862 reviews

What Jimwynmkr likes about Bernini's Bistro:
Here from Boston: Greeted immediately upon entering restaurant by hostess and server… had choice of tables inside… prompt service with bottle of water immediately put on table. I ordered a dish not on menu and server Collin), was very helpful in helping me make up my own special dish. My wife had beet salad, enough for two, and a pesto pizza which was delicious. My dish was a combination various, shellfish, white fis... View all feedback.

What sara doesn't like about Bernini's Bistro:
The short ribs were drenched in garlic. You really have to be a garlic aficionado to appreciate this amount of garlic. The chicken Parmesan was overdone, and the chicken was dry. The sauce did not have great flavor either. I ordered a cappuccino and was told that they had run out of milk. So in general the experience was vey mediocre. Am not planning to return anytime in the next several years. Maybe things will impr... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Larry
20.09.2024 - 06:43

Went for a late lunch we had bread service and mussels, the mussels were outstanding no need for bread unless you like to use it for dipping, the Caesar salad w...

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Tara
20.09.2024 - 06:43

This restaurant is perfect for a peaceful and relaxed family dinner, offering delicious food and exceptionally friendly staff.

manouchehr
20.09.2024 - 06:43

Our experience at the restaurant was quite disappointing. The hostess was rude and inattentive; she seated other customers who arrived after us, even though she...

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Annie
20.09.2024 - 06:43

Absolutely love Bernini’s! A true neighborhood gem. You can come here casual or make it a date night, it is so nice to know you will enjoy yourself either way....

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Steven
20.09.2024 - 06:43

We had a great experience at berninis during a busy Friday night. The place was packed but we got seated in a timely fashion. We started out with some ahi tatak...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 37 reviews
Leopoldo
08.04.2023 - 12:03

Good prepared Italian cuisine, cheap, good service The Bistro is a short block from the Conrad Performing Arts Center. This is an excellent choice when you visi...

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Sid
08.04.2023 - 12:03

A Hidden Village Gem Berninis is a relatively small restaurant in the original village area of La Jolla, but whatever is lacking in size, it is more than in foo...

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Presley
08.04.2023 - 12:03

We ate here at our first night in La Jolla. Excellent friendly service. Between us we had salad, pizza and their dinner special pasta were all very good. The re...

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Aileen
08.04.2023 - 12:03

Excellent seafood and gluten-free options. Service and aluminum were the same

Sid
08.04.2023 - 12:03

The special was great. I ordered the special of the day which was stuffed sole fish. It tasted very fresh and light. I had good service also. I was visiting fro...

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Opentable
4.8 ★ from 392 reviews
LucianS
08.08.2023 - 14:37

Good Italian food, and not too expensive for the La Jolla area.

azlawyer
08.08.2023 - 14:37

They are very accommodating when it comes to food allergies, but unfortunately, they only offer two pre-packaged dishes for those restrictions. Everyone else se...

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sara
08.08.2023 - 14:37

The short ribs were drenched in garlic. You really have to be a garlic aficionado to appreciate this amount of garlic. The chicken Parmesan was overdone, and th...

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Jimwynmkr
08.08.2023 - 14:37

Here from Boston: Greeted immediately upon entering restaurant by hostess and server… had choice of tables inside… prompt service with bottle of water immediate...

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OpenTable
08.08.2023 - 14:37

We've been fans of Bernini's for years. The food is outstanding, and the service is fantastic!

Yelp
4.5 ★ from 564 reviews
Nina
13.06.2023 - 11:59

The experience was absolutely divine, with savory flavors that are a must-try. The ambience is stunning, featuring perfect terrace seating! It has a very intima...

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Tomasa
13.06.2023 - 11:59

Bernini was an unexpected gem in La Jolla that we stumbled upon. The atmosphere was elevated, and the menu featured Italian cuisine with a strong emphasis on pi...

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Jonatan
13.06.2023 - 11:59

I absolutely have to return to ASAP of Bernini! If I lived nearby, I would be a regular customer. I discovered this place through Instagram, and I will definite...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 56 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 590 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 247 reviews
Zomato
3.8 ★ from 29 reviews
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