Piatti Ristorante, also known as Piatti, is a small restaurant chain located along the West Coast and in Texas. It is known for offering a range of authentic Italian cuisine and wines. For the last 33 years Piatti has catered their dining experience to both small groups and large private events.
Piatti is owned by Palisades Hospitality Group.[1]
Location
editThe first Piatti was established in La Jolla, California in 1990. Soon after, 6 additional restaurants were opened. As of 2013 there are now restaurants in Sacramento, Danville, Mill Valley and, Seattle Washington and two Piattis in San Antonino Texas.[1] Each restaurant features the same classic dishes, but the decor and menu is customized to each location in order to include both local and Italian elements. Managers and chefs are given the freedom to change/ the Piatti restaurant spaces and menus based on the city where they are established. In a 2015 interview done by the San Francisco Business Times, while talking about the designs of the restaurants, Tim Harmon argued that "people want to feel like the restaurant they're going to is unique to the area and special and I think that's only continuing to grow ... being able to deliver that is critical to ongoing success."[2]
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| La Jolla, California | 2182 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037 |
| Sacramento, California | 571 Pavilions Lane
Sacramento, CA 95825 |
| Danville, California | 100 Sycamore Valley Road West
Danville, CA 94526 |
| Mill Valley, California | 625 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
| Seattle, Washington | 2695 NE Village Lane
Seattle, WA 98105 |
| San Antonino | Éilan, Texas | 17803 La Cantera Terrace
San Antonio, TX 78256 |
| San Antonino | The Quarry, Texas | 255 E. Basse Road, Suite 500
San Antonio, TX 78209 |
History
editThe word Piatti is plural for the word "piatto," the Italian word for plates/platters. With European inspiration in mind, the Piatti brand name was established in 1987. The first restaurant's grand opening occurred in December 1990 in La Jolla, California. The owner is Tim Harmon, president of General Partnership. Piatti has since expanded beyond La Jolla to several other locations.[1]
Starting in 2021, with the Mill Valley location, Tim Harmon decided it was time for a change. According to Janelle Bitker of the San Francisco Chronicle, the refresh has been in the works for several years. It is being referred to as the “pandemic pivot,” and it is expected to affect all locations eventually.[3]
Menu
editPiatti's menu features a variety of Italian-inspired dishes crafted using regionally sourced ingredients and prepared fresh daily.[4] The drink menu includes cocktails, draft beers, and non-alcoholic options, along with a wine list sourced from local and international Italian wineries, which is catered to each location.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Piatti". Palisades Hospitality Group. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Sciacca, Annie (12 January 2015). "What's next for Lark Creek's restaurants as Moana Group moves in". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ Bitker, By Janelle. "1980s Italian chain favorite Piatti is undergoing a major refresh, starting in Marin". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "Piatti – Seattle". Piatti – Seattle. Retrieved 2024-04-27.