After quietly building one of San Diego’s most beloved Italian concepts out of a cozy North Park trattoria, Dora marks the newest venture for husband-and-wife duo Chef Accursio Lota and writer and hospitality visionary Corinne Goria.

Named for Chef Accursio’s grandmother, Dora celebrates coastal Southern Italian cuisine–rooted in tradition, guided by seasonality, and interpreted through a contemporary lens. The menu draws inspiration from the sea and the seasons, centered around handmade pastas, Mediterranean seafood, and a touch of theatrical flair, with thespian-inspired dining experience and themed specialty cocktails as an ode to the neighboring Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse. 

As new residents to La Jolla, Chef Accursio and Corinne bring their familiar sense of neighborhood hospitality and heart to the coast–the same spirit that made Cori Pastificio Trattoria a cherished North Park fixture and rise to international acclaim as one of only six U.S. restaurants to receive Gambero Rosso’s Tre Forchette award.

Dora continues the story, where Sicilian heritage meets the sun-soaked spirit of Southern California.