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Nourish your cravings at Pinzimini
Located at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter:
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Pinzimini, a downtown San Diego gastropub

Chef Renatto
Pinzimini adds a comfortably upscale downtown San Diego gastropub experience to the vivacious Gaslamp Quarter. Come experience Pinzimini's NEW menu, celebrating the unique food culture of San Diego and So Cal with a nod to the Baja region. Our ambiance entices with a glistening bar at entry, open kitchen in the dining room, and inviting outdoor patio. We look forward to welcoming you!
  • Opening Hours
  • Breakfast 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Lunch : 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Dinner : 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Bar : 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM , Kitchen closes at 11:00 PM
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Breakfast

Restore Balance with the options below, or a full breakfast buffet each morning. GF - gluten free V - vegetarian *consuming raw or undercooked meat, eggs, and/or fish may increase your risk of food-borne illness always notify your server of any allergies ~ parties of 6 or more will include a 20% gratuity

POWER STARTS

Market Fresh Fruits & Berries - 11
Cinnamon Oatmeal - 10
Whole Grain Cereal or Crunch Granola - 10
seasonal berries or sliced bananas
Huckleberry Acai Bowl - 13
peanut butter powder, house made granola, banana, mixed berries, local honey, toasted coconut

BUFFET - includes eggs any style, custom omelet, coffee, tea, juices - $25

FROM THE GRIDDLE

Orange Blueberry Granola Pancakes - 15
whipped butter, maple syrup
Vegetarian Breakfast Quesadilla - 16
roasted yams, poblano peppers, corn, pepper jack cheese, egg wrapped in a flour tortilla with tomatillo salsa, avocado crème fraiche
Almond Crusted French Toast - 16
house made fruit jam, maple syrup, Chantilly cream
Breakfast Sandwich - 17
sourdough, bacon, grilled tomato, avocado, fried egg, bacon jam

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

American Breakfast - 17
two eggs done your way, crisp hash browns, choice of ham, bacon, pork sausage, or turkey sausage, choice of toast or English muffin.
Pastel Egg White & All Natural Turkey Omelet - 17
spinach, low-fat cheddar, Pomodoro, arugula, tomato and avocado salad
Eggs Benedict - 17
poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, citrus hollandaise
Build Your Own Omelet - 17
Choice of: egg whites or whole eggs Choice of four fillings: spinach, bacon, turkey, mushrooms, onions, ham, red peppers, jack or cheddar cheese Choice of: toast or English muffin Choice of: hash browns or arugula, tomato, and avocado salad
Avocado Toast - 17
multigrain, avocado, feta, pistachio almond dukkah, radish, sprouts & two poached eggs
Biscuits and Gravy - 19
bacon sausage gravy, two eggs any style, roasted marble potatoes, fried chicken filet
Embarcadero Bagel - 16
smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, capers, cream cheese

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Bowl of Berries - 8
Yogurt - 5
Toast - 3
Bagel - 5
Smoked Bacon - 6
English Muffin - 3
Pork Sausage - 6
Pastry Basket - 6
Grilled Ham - 6
Bread Basket - 6
Turkey Sausage Patties - 6

BEVERAGES

Juice - 5
Espresso - 3
Milk - 5
Cappuccino - 5
Blueberry Smoothie - 7
Tazo Tea - 5
Starbucks Coffee - 5

Lunch

Ask about our Lunch Specials. Offered Monday - Friday from 11 am - 2 pm.

STARTERS

Rice Flour Tempura Calamari - 12
sweet chili sauce
Kurobuta Pork Belly Ground Mustard Waffle - 14
pomegranate maple syrup
Braised Pork Taquitos - 12
guacamole, crema, escabeche slaw, habanero salsa
Craft Your Own Guac - 12
Fresh corn tortilla chips
Baja California Poutine Fries - 10
IPA Rock Fish Tacos - 14
crisp red cabbage, grilled pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli

SOUP & SALADS

Citrus Arugula - 12
baby arugula, frisée, seasonal citrus, toasted pistachio, cacao nib, lemon lime zest, Calabrian chili, ginger vinaigrette
add chicken
- 5.00
add salmon
- 5.00
add shrimp
- 7.00
Barrio Chopped - 14
romaine, red cabbage, pickled red onion, avocado, tomato, cotija cheese, pumpkin seed, cilantro, pasilla buttermilk dressing
add chicken
- 5.00
add salmon
- 5.00
add shrimp
- 7.00
Pear and Farro - 14
spinach, bacon, dried cherry, pecan, goat cheese, apple maple vinaigrette
add chicken
- 5.00
add salmon
- 5.00
add shrimp
- 7.00
Tomato Basil Soup - 8

SANDWICHES

Grilled Pinzimini Burger - 16
provolone, caramelized onion, tomato, brioche bun. Served with your choice of market greens or fries.
substitute yam fries
- 2.00
Humboldt Fog Jamón Grape Panini - 14
jamón serrano, local red grape, yam fries. Served with your choice of market greens or fries.
substitute yam fries
- 2.00
Soy Free Vegan Burger - 15
green leaf lettuce, tomato, vegan remoulade. Served with your choice of market greens or fries
substitute yam fries
- 2.00

PIZZAS

Pork Belly - 15
roasted bosc pear, gorgonzola, arugula
Artichoke - 14
fennel, baby sweet pepper, Gruyère, watercress
Tomato Burrata - 14
basil pesto, oil cured tomato, chili flake, Pecorini Romano

BOWLS

Quinoa and Veggie - 14
brown rice, black bean, mixed quinoa, grilled corn, kale, broccoli, salsa fresca, avocado crema, fried egg
Beef Strip Loin and Broccoli - 16
shitake mushroom, brown rice, pearl onion, soy ginger sauce, scallion

ENTREES

Pan Fried Bass - 26
tomato saffron emulsion, cucumber jicama salad
Roasted Salmon Steak - 22
braised endive, caramelized shallot red wine glaze
Chèvre Potato Galette - 18
grilled artichoke, broccolini, wild mushroom, red beet vinaigrette

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Grilled Asparagus - 6
Chèvre Potato Galette - 6
Pan Flashed Broccolini - 6
Roasted Sweet Rainbow Carrots - 6
French Fries - 5
Yam Fries - 6

Dinner

In addition to the below, our Prix Fixe 3 course menu is available nightly from 5 - 9 pm in the dining room.

STARTERS

Rice Flour Tempura Calamari - 12
sweet chili sauce
Kurobuta Pork Belly Ground Mustard Waffle - 14
pomegranate maple syrup
Braised Pork Taquitos - 12
guacamole, crema, escabeche slaw, habanero salsa
Craft Your Own Guac - 12
fresh corn tortilla chips
Baja California Poutine Fries - 10
IPA Rock Fish Tacos - 14
crisp red cabbage, grilled pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli

SOUP & SALADS

Citrus Arugula - 12
baby arugula, frisée, seasonal citrus, toasted pistachio, cacao nib, lemon lime zest, Calabrian chili, ginger vinaigrette
add chicken
- 5.00
add salmon
- 5.00
add shrimp
- 7.00
Barrio Chopped - 14
romaine, red cabbage, pickled red onion, avocado, tomato, cotija cheese, pumpkin seed, cilantro, pasilla buttermilk dressing
add chicken
- 5.00
add salmon
- 5.00
add shrimp
- 7.00
Pear and Farro - 14
spinach, bacon, dried cherry, pecan, goat cheese, apple maple vinaigrette
add chicken
- 5.00
add salmon
- 5.00
add shrimp
- 7.00
Tomato Basil Soup - 8

SANDWICHES

Grilled Pinzimini Burger - 16
provolone, caramelized onion, tomato, brioche bun. Served with your choice of market greens or fries.
substitute yam fries
- 2.00
Humboldt Fog Jamón Grape Panini - 14
jamón serrano, local red grape, yam fries. Served with your choice of market greens or fries.
substitute yam fries
- 2.00
Soy Free Vegan Burger - 15
green leaf lettuce, tomato, vegan remoulade. Served with your choice of market greens or fries.
substitute yam fries
- 2.00
substitute yam fries
- 2.00

PIZZAS

Pork Belly - 15
roasted bosc pear, gorgonzola, arugula
Artichoke - 14
fennel, baby sweet pepper, Gruyère, watercress
Tomato Burrata - 14
basil pesto, oil cured tomato, chili flake, Pecorini Romano

BOWLS

Quinoa and Veggie - 14
brown rice, black bean, mixed quinoa, grilled corn, kale, broccoli, salsa fresca, avocado crema, fried egg
Beef Strip Loin and Broccoli - 16
shitake mushroom, brown rice, pearl onion, soy ginger sauce, scallion

ENTREES

Pan Fried Bass - 26
tomato saffron emulsion, cucumber jicama salad
Roasted Salmon Steak - 22
braised endive, caramelized shallot red wine glaze
Roasted Jidori Chicken Breast - 24
Riesling marinade, apple smoked bacon fennel wrap, roasted rainbow carrots
Chèvre Potato Galette - 18
grilled artichoke, broccolini, wild mushroom, red beet vinaigrette
Grilled Prime New York - 26
hand cut fries, spicy citrus hollandaise, upland cress

ACCOMPANIMENTS

Grilled Asparagus - 6
Chèvre Potato Galette - 6
Pan Flashed Broccolini - 6
Roasted Sweet Rainbow Carrots - 6
French Fries - 5
Yam Fries - 6

Lounge

Lounge Favorites

Tomato Burrata Pizza - 14
Basil Pesto, oil cured tomato, chili flake, Pecorini Romano
Honey Ginger Chicken Wings - 14
lemongrass sweet chili glaze
Rice Flour Tempura Calamari - 12
sweet chili sauce
Kurobuta Pork Belly Ground Mustard Waffle - 14
pomegranate maple syrup
Craft Your Own Guac - 12
fresh corn tortilla chips
Baja California Poutine Fries - 10
IPA Rock Fish Tacos - 14
crisp red cabbage, grilled pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli
Baked Brie - 16
apricot, caramelized onions, candied walnut, grape, baguette
Roasted Brussels Sprouts - 10
pancetta lardon, fired chestnut, brandy cream, maple thyme gastrique
Spiced Cauliflower Tacos - 10
Aji Amarillo crema, pepita, pickled raisin, cilantro, avocado
Tinga de Pollo Tacos - 12
chipotle braised chicken, aioli verde, escabeche slaw, cilantro, cotija
Wagyu Beef Sliders - 14
caramelized onions, maple slab bacon, sharp cheddar
Ahi Poke Tostadas - 12
pasilla chili dusted ahi tuna, jalapeno poke, cilantro chili vinaigrette, crispy wonton
Braised Pork Taquitos - 12
guacamole, crema, escabeche slaw, habanero salsa
Artichoke Pizza - 14
fennel, baby sweet peppers, Gruyère, watercress
Pork Belly Pizza - 16
roasted bosc pear, gorgonzola, arugula

Dessert

Dessert

Roasted Banana Bread Pudding - 10
coconut gelato, rum añejo chocolate sauce
Classic Churro Bites - 10
TJ dipping sauces: cajeta, chili chocolate
Wild Berry ‘Jello' Cake - 10
Chantilly cream, dulce de leche sauce
Tequila Bittersweet Chocolate Lava Cake - 12
espresso chocolate gelato
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Wine Down Wednesdays

Complement your mid-week dinner in Downtown San Diego with half price specials on all bottles of wine.


Our "Wine Down" Wednesday special is available in the Pinzimini dining room only. Pinzimini dinner entree purchase required with selections including our signature Grilled Prime New York served with hand cut fries, spicy citrus hollandaise and upland cress.
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Chevre potato gallette featuring grilled artichoke, broccolini, and wild mushrooms