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Piatti Ristorante & Bar[edit]

Piatti Ristorante, or better 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.

Location[edit]

7 Different Locations[edit]

Each Piatti location provides a distinct dining experience. The 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] Although Piatti is a chain, each restaurant features the same classic dishes. The decor and menu is customized to each location in order to include both local and Italian elements. To create a more inclusive space, Piatti managers and chefs are given the freedom to change/enhance 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 Contact[3]
La Jolla, California 2182 Avenida De La Playa

La Jolla, CA 92037

858-454-1589
Sacramento, California 571 Pavilions Lane

Sacramento, CA 95825

916-649-8885
Danville, California 100 Sycamore Valley Road West

Danville, CA 94526

925-838-2082
Mill Valley, California 625 Redwood Highway

Mill Valley, CA 94941

415-380-2525
Seattle, Washington 2695 NE Village Lane

Seattle, WA 98105

206-524-9088
San Antonino | Éilan, Texas 17803 La Cantera Terrace

San Antonio, TX 78256

210-251-3542
San Antonino | The Quarry, Texas 255 E. Basse Road, Suite 500

San Antonio, TX 78209

210-832-0300

History[edit]

The 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 of 1990 in La Jolla, California. The owner is Tim Harmon, president of General Partnership. Piatti's commitment to sourcing quality ingredients and consistency in customer service has earned it a loyal following, leading to its expansion beyond La Jolla and to several other locations.[1]

The 1st established Piatti in La Jolla, California.

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. [4]

Palisades Hospitality Group[edit]

Tim Harmon is the CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group which was formed in 2012 and based in San Rafael, California. This group is the umbrella company for many hotels and restaurants across the U.S. and Mexico. One of those chains is Piatti. Stated in 2015 document released by Palisades, the company focuses on much more than development. PHG focuses on management, finance, accounting, marketing, branding and sales for each of their properties.[5]

In 2016, Palisades Hospitality Group was featured in a press release talking about the quick growth and development of the company. Since the release of this article, the umbrella company now manages more than 35 hotels and restaurants in both the U.S and Mexico. They average about $120 million in annual revenue, increasing every year and showing a steady growth in employees. [6] The company plans to expand to new locations in the near future.

Menu[edit]

At Piatti, guests can explore an extensive menu and wine list catering to diverse tastes and preferences; this includes any age. Piatti’s menu features a variety of Italian-inspired dishes crafted using regionally sourced ingredients and prepared fresh daily[3]. In addition to the food, the drink menu includes a selection of cocktails, draft beers, and non-alcoholic options, along with an extensive wine list sourced from local and international Italian wineries. Each wine list is catered to the restaurant, contributing to each restaurant's environment.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Piatti". Palisades Hospitality Group. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b "Piatti – Seattle". Piatti – Seattle. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  4. ^ Bitker, By Janelle. "1980s Italian chain favorite Piatti is undergoing a major refresh, starting in Marin". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  5. ^ PR Newswire. "Palisades Hospitality Group Announces Acquisition of Iconic Palm Springs Hotel, the Colony Palms" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Palisades Hospitality Group Introduces New Hotel Brand For Distinct Boutique Properties: Mosaic Hotel Group". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 2024-05-03.