Reviews for Candor by Giuseppe in La Jolla, CA
We found this place by chance and I feel so incredibly lucky that we did!! The decor, ambience, staff, everything was... wonderful. The blue and browns the staff wear is relaxing and nice while not being too casual or too formal. Our waiterchecked on us the perfect amount of times and was knowledgeable about the menu. We had two appetizers and two entree salads forthe adults. For our child, we had chicken tenders. Dessert was a chocolate chip cookie and two scoops of gelato. Theappetizers looked beautiful, smelled amazing, and the taste was just 100% on point. I could not imagine any change to improvethem. The dinner salads were more of the same. They were not small salads either! They were filling! One of us had a figsalad while the other had the shrimp and peach. The chicken tenders and fries were on the kids menu. We ordered them for ourson and were silently apprehensive regarding if it would be enough food since many times kids portions are small. This was awonderful sized portion!!!!! We were VERY pleasantly surprised. The desserts were also a very nicely portioned. I wanted tofinish my gelato because it was so good but I was full and completely satisfied. The others in my party felt the same regardingtheir desserts, although our son finished the vanilla bean gelato for us! Haha. Sorry for making this so long but it was justso good! I wish I had taken photos of the appetizers and entrees but I only decided to take one when it came to dessert. Ihighly recommend this fantastic restaurant. My highest compliments to the chef and the staff. Read more
The food and service are excellent and the space is comfortable and inviting. I could spend the day with the mussels and clams... dish alone, and the perfect Rose!! The restaurant design and the wine list show a true Italian influence, I live in Hillcrestbut will make the trek to this place anyway. Read more
Amazing! We went in craving for pasta and we were thrilled! Their margaritas were so smooth and flavor combination was great (I... got fruity) We got white lasagna and meatball and pasta. I still remember their taste after 4 days, truffle in white lasagna wasjust right amount pleasing all the ingredients! Their tomato sauce was not overwhelmingly tomato but so fresh! Butternut squashsoup warmed up from the wind. We would definitely come back next time we visit CA Read more
NOTHING WE’VE ORDERED IN THIS RESTAURANT IS FRESHLY COOKED. The servers are friendly but food is disappointing. We’ve... ordered mussels for starter, salad, fisherman stew and short rib. EVERYTHING WE ORDERED IS PRECOOKED including mussels andchicken in salad (how long does it take to steam mussels or grill a piece of chicken? 5 minutes?). Fisherman stew tastes betteramong all dishes we ordered. The source on short rib is dark soy sauce you can find in any Asian supermarket. I highly doubt ifthey have any chef back in the kitchen. We are so surprised that they can run an Italian restaurant, not a deli or supermarketsalad bar, by all PRECOOKED FOOD. Read more
My sibling and I went here for a nice lunch after walking along the cliffs. We got the tomato bread and roasted cauliflower with... pistachio pesto to share. They got the fisherman's stew and I got the jumbo shrimp. All of it was delicious, we are very happyto have gone. I do recommend a reservation, however the bar was open seating while we were there Read more
Candor by Giuseppe had no candor for me, but I am sure it did for others. The place is charming by the looks but it lacks candor... by the Owner or manager who is very selective in greeting his customers. The food had good flavor though. I think I would giveit another try. Read more
My new favorite spot! The cappuccinos here are SO GOOD! and the food is absolutely delicious. This is how ALL pasta should... taste!! The service is excellent and super friendly, they make many rounds and check in on you! Cozy restaurant, good for solodining as well as family!! Read more
This restaurant was fantastic. Ambiance was great and the food was very delicious. Thank you for such a great experience.