A Maximalist Nonna-Chic Restaurant Is Landing in the La Jolla Theater District | Eater San Diego

"Slated to open in the La Jolla Theater District in late September or October at 9165 S Scholars Drive, South La Jolla, CA 92037, this nonna-inspired concept is a maximalist, seafood-forward restaurant blending Southern Italian and Southern California flavors. All items will be made in-house — including bread, pasta, and gelato — and rotating prix-fixe pre-theater menus will offer playful, production-themed tastings timed with nearby shows. The 3,800-square-foot venue (2,600 interior, 1,200 patio) seats up to 100 and includes a private dining room for 16; interiors by Bells and Whistles feature a Campari-toned oval bar, chestnut-stained oak, hand-applied plaster, unlacquered brass, recycled-glass-and-marble Italian mosaics, plush velvet banquettes, Sicilian-style furnishings, and custom lighting, creating a sophisticated, “nonna-chic” atmosphere aimed at theatergoers, students, residents, and local food lovers." - Helen I. Hwang