Truffle Burrata
$24
Fresh burrata from Puglia with tableside black truffle shaving — our signature opening act. Sicilian sea salt, house-pressed extra virgin olive oil, grilled focaccia.
1247 Prospect Street · La Jolla, CA · Est. 2019
Best Italian in
La Jolla.
Southern Italian soul. Pacific Coast light. Tableside truffle theatre, every evening.
What We're Known For
Hand-rolled daily. Sourced with intention. Never hurried.
Wagyu Bolognese Tagliatelle
$36
A5 Wagyu beef slow-braised 6 hours in Barolo. Hand-rolled egg tagliatelle. 24-month Parmigiano-Reggiano. The reason our regulars don't look at the rest of the menu.
Osso Buco Milanese
$48
Braised veal shank, saffron risotto alla Milanese, classic gremolata. Chef Moretti's Naples-born signature — braised to order, never plated in advance.
Est. La Jolla 2019
15
Michelin
Years
Years
Made with Love
Naples at the
Naples at the
Edge of the Pacific
Every evening, our kitchen begins from scratch. Burrata arrives from Puglia. Pasta is hand-rolled by 4 PM. The Barolo for our Wagyu Bolognese starts its low simmer at noon. It is the kind of cooking that cannot be hurried — and shouldn't be.
Luna Rossa was founded in 2019 by Marco Bellini with one conviction: the soul of Southern Italian cooking — unhurried, generous, deeply rooted in place — could speak just as fluently to La Jolla's Pacific light as it does to the Bay of Naples.
Gluten-free pasta on every dish, no charge. Vegan and vegetarian section. Allergen-friendly always. The patio seats 32 with an ocean view that earns its own reputation.
What Our Guests Are Saying
4.7 stars · 347 reviews across Google and Yelp
★★★★★
Anniversary dinner was absolutely perfect. The tableside truffle shaving on the burrata is pure theatre. The Wagyu Bolognese is the best pasta I've had outside of Italy. The ocean-view patio at dusk is unmatched in La Jolla.
★★★★★
Chef Moretti's Osso Buco Milanese is the real deal — braised to fall-off-the-bone perfection with a gremolata that cuts right through the richness. The Amalfi Room for our corporate dinner was ideal. Booked again immediately.
★★★★★
Luna Rossa is our family's Sunday tradition now. The staff know us by name, and the Limoncello Tiramisù is non-negotiable at every visit. GF pasta handled with zero fuss. The patio at sunset is absolute perfection.
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Good to Know
Everything you need before you arrive.
What is Luna Rossa known for?
Luna Rossa is known for the tableside black truffle shaving on our Truffle Burrata, the A5 Wagyu Bolognese Tagliatelle slow-braised in Barolo, and Chef Moretti's Osso Buco Milanese — a Naples-born signature braised to order each evening. Our 32-seat ocean-view patio on Prospect Street is a destination of its own.
Do you take reservations?
Yes — we recommend booking via OpenTable, especially Friday and Saturday evenings. Walk-ins are always welcome at the bar. For the private Amalfi Room (up to 18 guests), email [email protected] at least two weeks in advance.
What are your hours?
Tuesday through Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday family dinner: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed Mondays.
Do you offer gluten-free options?
Yes. Gluten-free pasta is available for every pasta dish at no additional charge. We also have a dedicated vegan and vegetarian section. Please inform your server of any allergies when you are seated — our kitchen takes allergen requests seriously.
Can I order delivery?
Yes — order directly at order.lunarossa-lajolla.com within 3.5 miles. Minimum order $35. A 5% online order fee applies and is disclosed at checkout. Ordering direct means your food arrives without third-party commission cutting into quality.
Is there parking nearby?
Valet is available Friday and Saturday evenings for $15. Street parking on Prospect Street. A public garage one block north offers two hours free after 5:00 PM. We are at 1247 Prospect Street — one block from La Jolla Cove.
What is the corkage policy?
$35 per bottle, maximum two bottles per table. Our wine program covers Southern Italian, Californian, and Burgundian selections — your sommelier is happy to guide you.