Manhattan Of La Jolla

Manhattan's has long been a cherished favorite of ours, a go-to destination for special occasions and hosting out-of-town guests. Last night, we returned to celebrate my bride's birthday, and it was truly a magical evening. The staff greeted us with warmth and friendliness, and the exquisite food never fails to impress. Our waiter was so friendly and quirky, sometimes he got a little busy and we had to ask for him, but nothing that ruined our experience. The enchanting Jazz Band created a captivating atmosphere, perfectly embodying a classic evening of elegance. Manhattan's is truly a place where one dresses up to savor a remarkable meal, making every visit an unforgettable experience.

Manhattan's has long been a cherished favorite of ours, a go-to destination for special occasions and hosting out-of-town guests. Last night, we returned to celebrate my bride's birthday, and it was truly a magical evening. The staff greeted us with warmth and friendliness, and the exquisite food never fails to impress. Our waiter was so friendly and quirky, sometimes he got a little busy and we had to ask for him, but nothing that ruined our experience. The enchanting Jazz Band created a captivating atmosphere, perfectly embodying a classic evening of elegance. Manhattan's is truly a place where one dresses up to savor a remarkable meal, making every visit an unforgettable experience.

Just walked in and was greeted by live piano music and singing, giving off a classic piano bar vibe. The dark, vintage decor feels straight out of an old-school Manhattan restaurant. Guests were dressed up, making my Crocs feel out of place, but no dress code here! The food is fantastic and worth the price. The complimentary bread was fresh, and the calamari was one of the best I’ve had, packed with squid heads. We ordered the Manhattan Trio pasta—lobster ravioli was a highlight, and the sauces were so good I wiped them clean with bread. The NY cheesecake was authentic, though I still prefer Yanni’s. This place is perfect for a romantic date, especially if you appreciate vintage charm. Definitely a hidden gem!

Just walked in and was greeted by live piano music and singing, giving off a classic piano bar vibe. The dark, vintage decor feels straight out of an old-school Manhattan restaurant. Guests were dressed up, making my Crocs feel out of place, but no dress code here! The food is fantastic and worth the price. The complimentary bread was fresh, and the calamari was one of the best I’ve had, packed with squid heads. We ordered the Manhattan Trio pasta—lobster ravioli was a highlight, and the sauces were so good I wiped them clean with bread. The NY cheesecake was authentic, though I still prefer Yanni’s. This place is perfect for a romantic date, especially if you appreciate vintage charm. Definitely a hidden gem!

My family and I have lived in La Jolla since the early 1990s and I’ve been coming to this Manhattan‘s of La Jolla since the mid 1990s. I love how it is a time capsule in that it has not changed much over the years but in a good way. I will say that they used to have a double cut veal chop and now it is a single cut and that’s what we went for specifically every single time for decades so I’m hoping that they bring that back. Aside from that it’s located on the ground floor of a small boutique hotel in the village of La Jolla. Parking is fairly easy in this part of town, your best options will be street parking for free or valet. Our server was extremely polite and honestly service here is always terrific. It used to be filled with older Italian men that would sing Italian love songs but now it is more of the standard full service restaurant service. It’s also very dimly lit and kind of reminds me of a steak restaurant you would see on the East Coast. It makes for a much more private and enjoyable experience. As mentioned, we would always come here for the Double Cut Veal Chop but for some reason, it is not on the menu anymore. PLEASE BRING IT BACK! I started off with the Carpaccio di Manzo and thought it was terrific. I’ve been getting this dish since I was a little kid and still get it now in my adult life. For my entrée as always, I got the Veal Chop Fiorentina however it was half the size as it were was every other time we had been here. The flavors were still great though, and it was packed full of garlic and juicy flavor. I would highly recommend to anyone in San Diego searching for a great dinner location and it’s definitely someplace that I would consider a hidden gem and is usually filled with us locals.

My family and I have lived in La Jolla since the early 1990s and I’ve been coming to this Manhattan‘s of La Jolla since the mid 1990s. I love how it is a time capsule in that it has not changed much over the years but in a good way. I will say that they used to have a double cut veal chop and now it is a single cut and that’s what we went for specifically every single time for decades so I’m hoping that they bring that back. Aside from that it’s located on the ground floor of a small boutique hotel in the village of La Jolla. Parking is fairly easy in this part of town, your best options will be street parking for free or valet. Our server was extremely polite and honestly service here is always terrific. It used to be filled with older Italian men that would sing Italian love songs but now it is more of the standard full service restaurant service. It’s also very dimly lit and kind of reminds me of a steak restaurant you would see on the East Coast. It makes for a much more private and enjoyable experience. As mentioned, we would always come here for the Double Cut Veal Chop but for some reason, it is not on the menu anymore. PLEASE BRING IT BACK! I started off with the Carpaccio di Manzo and thought it was terrific. I’ve been getting this dish since I was a little kid and still get it now in my adult life. For my entrée as always, I got the Veal Chop Fiorentina however it was half the size as it were was every other time we had been here. The flavors were still great though, and it was packed full of garlic and juicy flavor. I would highly recommend to anyone in San Diego searching for a great dinner location and it’s definitely someplace that I would consider a hidden gem and is usually filled with us locals.

Last year we booked this restaurant for my wife’s birthday because she loved the piano player. The food was excellent and everything was terrific. This year we again booked the restaurant for her birthday, because the piano player was there and our first experience was so nice. We requested our same table for her birthday, not certain whether or not they would be able to accommodate us. When we arrived, we found that they had planned everything perfectly and were able to give us the same table. Food was again terrific, service was again terrific, and her favorite piano player was there and recognized her birthday. We are big fans of this restaurant and we highly recommend it to others.

Last year we booked this restaurant for my wife’s birthday because she loved the piano player. The food was excellent and everything was terrific. This year we again booked the restaurant for her birthday, because the piano player was there and our first experience was so nice. We requested our same table for her birthday, not certain whether or not they would be able to accommodate us. When we arrived, we found that they had planned everything perfectly and were able to give us the same table. Food was again terrific, service was again terrific, and her favorite piano player was there and recognized her birthday. We are big fans of this restaurant and we highly recommend it to others.

A true gem in La Jolla! The food is outstanding, and the cozy, intimate setting adds to the charm. I highly recommend trying the veal piccata - it’s exceptional. 5 out of 5 stars!

A true gem in La Jolla! The food is outstanding, and the cozy, intimate setting adds to the charm. I highly recommend trying the veal piccata - it’s exceptional. 5 out of 5 stars!

It is the best option in La Jolla enlivened by good music and the taste of the food, the best thing is the attention of its staff!! We will return to Manhattan again!!!!

It is the best option in La Jolla enlivened by good music and the taste of the food, the best thing is the attention of its staff!! We will return to Manhattan again!!!!

Starting with the one positive, the carrots and haricot verts were delightful, very nicely done. Now onto the sins. The biggest sin was the linguine being overcooked, felt like I was eating Ramen noodles with tomato sauce. Then as someone who loves garlic I have to say that the whole raw clove made no sense at all. Garlic releases flavor when traumatized so at least smash them if you want that flavor in the sauce. The bolognese sauce was all-around decent, different than most, almost more like a vodka sauce. However the marinara sauce on the chicken parmigiana was very bland, like plain tomatoes from a can just smashed and heated up. Service was average though it did take some time to be seated even with a reservation. Last thing I have to suggest is to serve the butter at room temperature for the bread, serving cold butter is just such an obvious oversight and so easy to correct.

Starting with the one positive, the carrots and haricot verts were delightful, very nicely done. Now onto the sins. The biggest sin was the linguine being overcooked, felt like I was eating Ramen noodles with tomato sauce. Then as someone who loves garlic I have to say that the whole raw clove made no sense at all. Garlic releases flavor when traumatized so at least smash them if you want that flavor in the sauce. The bolognese sauce was all-around decent, different than most, almost more like a vodka sauce. However the marinara sauce on the chicken parmigiana was very bland, like plain tomatoes from a can just smashed and heated up. Service was average though it did take some time to be seated even with a reservation. Last thing I have to suggest is to serve the butter at room temperature for the bread, serving cold butter is just such an obvious oversight and so easy to correct.

Shrimp scampi was dry and flavorless. No garlic or butter or olive oil taste. They did give a free dessert to say they were sorry. The lobster Manhattan was 99% spaghetti with 3 bite size pieces of lobster and three bite size pieces of crab on top. The flavor was great but for $49, it was quite pricey. Still love this restaurant and will go back again. The bananas foster is to dye for!!!

Shrimp scampi was dry and flavorless. No garlic or butter or olive oil taste. They did give a free dessert to say they were sorry. The lobster Manhattan was 99% spaghetti with 3 bite size pieces of lobster and three bite size pieces of crab on top. The flavor was great but for $49, it was quite pricey. Still love this restaurant and will go back again. The bananas foster is to dye for!!!