Where to Carbo-Load for the La Jolla Half Marathon

Before running in the La Jolla Half Marathon from the Del Mar Fairgrounds to the La Jolla Cove on Sunday morning, fill up on a plateful of delicious carbohydrates.

Whether you are running, cheering on a friend or just love yummy pasta, La Jolla has numerous restaurants that can fuel your run.

Here are a sampling of carb-filled entrees you can find in La Jolla:

Amaya La Jolla: 1205 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858-750-3695

• Grilled Garlic Prawns with tagliatelle and golden tomato bouillon.

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria: 811 Prospect St., La Jolla, 858-729-9988

• Build your own pasta entrees with linguini, fettuccine, penne or reduced-carb spaghetti with choose of seven sauces.

Barbarella's: 2171 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, 858-454-7373

• Al Forno: Baked orecchiette pasta with Gorgonzola, Pecorino, Parmesan, pancetta, leeks and a light cream sauce.

Bella Roma: 5737 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla, 858-459-0121

• Bella Roma's Favorite Pasta #2: Mushroom, broccoli, garlic, lemon juice and choice of chicken or shrimp cooked with white sauce over linguini.

Cusp at Hotel La Jolla: 7955 La Jolla Shores Dr., La Jolla, 858-551-3620

• Baked Rigatoni with spinach, house made ricotta and pomodoro sauce.

George's at the Cove: 1250 Prospec St., La Jolla, 858-454-4244

• Spaghetti with Clams and toasted garlic, roasted tomatoes, white wine and extra virgin olive oil.

Herringbone: 7837 Herschel Ave., La Jolla, 858-459-0221

• Lobster ravioli with celery root, black truffle and parmesan.

Karl Strauss Brewing Co.: 1044 Wall St., La Jolla, 858-551-2739

• Mac N' Cheese: Beer-braised short rib, Wreck Alley Stout BBQ sauce and roasted pasillas over elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar cheese with parmesan breadcrumbs.

La Taverna: 927 Silverado St., La Jolla, 858-454-0100

• Gnocchi alla Vodka: Potato dumpling pasta tossed with marinara sauce with a touch of cream, red chili pepper flakes and vodka.

Piatti's: 2182 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, 858-454-1589

• Spaghetti with veal and pork meatballs, marinara and goat cheese

Where are you filling up on carbs in La Jolla? Tell us in the comment section below.

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