Nine-ten - La Jolla

Came here for the tasting menu for our wedding anniversary. Just visiting here in San Diego for a couple of months and we usually like to try out tasting menus... read more Came here for the tasting menu for our wedding anniversary. Just visiting here in San Diego for a couple of months and we usually like to try out tasting menus in different places. For the price per head, the food didn 't really live up to ourexpectations. It was good, but not that creative, and didn 't feel like an experience so much. We 've had $50/head tasting menusin NYC that were so much better. Service was great though, and the staff was really friendly.

I had heard about this restaurant multiple times and was finally able to check it out. You definitely need a reservation even in the middle of the week because... read more I had heard about this restaurant multiple times and was finally able to check it out. You definitely need a reservation even in the middle of the week because the restaurant isn't exceptionally large and it's popular. The inside was classically designedand elegant. Service was excellent, and we happen to go on Wednesday when bottles of wine are half price. We decided to go witha bottle, and we ordered the duck and the striped bass for our entrees. We also got the tuna crudo which was incredible, as wellas the Napoletano dessert which was top five desserts I've ever had at a restaurant. It had an incredible blend of textures andflavors that wasn't too sweet but incredibly dynamic and unique. Absolutely go again. With the appetizer, to entrees and adessert plus a half-price bottle of wine, after tip it was around $215 for two of us. Well worth it.

I can’t believe I lived in San Diego, my whole life and just went to this restaurant for my first time. This place is a true hidden gem with phenomenal food, an... read more I can’t believe I lived in San Diego, my whole life and just went to this restaurant for my first time. This place is a true hidden gem with phenomenal food, an amazing wine list, and great service. Chris was our waiter and he’s also the housesommelier. He was extremely knowledgeable and walked through the entire dining experience. We ordered an amazing bottle ofburgundy as well as a bottle of Bordeaux. The food was ethereal. Not only did it look beautiful, but the flavors were amazing. Ihad a ribeye with a pomegranate sauce that was out of this world. My wife had these perfect scallops. We went with some friends,and everyone was blown away. We will definitely be back.

The food quality is great. They serve brunch lunch and dinner on weekdays and only brunch and dinner on weekends. Staff are friendly. If the weather is good, ch... read more The food quality is great. They serve brunch lunch and dinner on weekdays and only brunch and dinner on weekends. Staff are friendly. If the weather is good, choose to seat outside. Make sure to make a reservation if it is a busy time. The burger andthe sashimi are awesome, don't forget about them.

We were at Nine Ten for Restaurant Week. We did the 3 course with wine paring. EVERYTHING was beyond our expectations. Our server Greg was very knowledgeable an... read more We were at Nine Ten for Restaurant Week. We did the 3 course with wine paring. EVERYTHING was beyond our expectations. Our server Greg was very knowledgeable and professional. The chefs parings and presentation was spot on. We will highly recommendNine Ten to everyone we know. We are in from Tucson, and we will be back.