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Pinzimini, Downtown San Diego Restaurant

Chef Renatto
Experience the Italian inspired cuisine crafted by Pinzimini, served in a warm and contemporary Downtown San Diego restaurant setting. Enjoy the action from the open kitchen, unwind on Pinzimini's Downtown San Diego restaurant patio for breakfast, lunch, or dinner; or take a seat in Pinzimini Bar featuring craft beers on draft, wine selections from California and Italy, and your favorite craft cocktails.
  • 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 Menu

BREAKFAST BUFFET

BREAKFAST BUFFET - 24.95

POWER STARTS

MARKET FRESH FRUITS & BERRIES (gf + v) - 10.50
BERRY APPLE & GRANOLA MUESLI - 12.00
low-fat vanilla yogurt, banana, walnuts and pomegranate
CINNAMON OATMEAL (v) - 10
AVOCADO TOAST (v) - 17
grilled multi-grain, poached eggs, heirloom tomatoes, side fruit
prosciutto
- 2.00

WEEKEND 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
OPEN FACED GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH - 17
honey cured smoked ham, Manchego Cheese, fried egg, Mornay Sauce, choice of French Fries or avocado salad
CRAB CAKE BENEDICT - 20
lump crab cake, avocado, tomato, relish, chipotle hollandaise with potato hash
PASTEL EGG WHITE & All-NATURAL TURKEY OMELET (gf) - 17
spinach, low-fat cheddar, Pomodoro, arugula, tomato and avocado salad
EGGS BENEDICT - 17
poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin and citrus hollandaise
BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET (gf) - 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
GRILLED PINZIMINI BURGER - 16.50
caramelized onion, tomato and provolone with choice of small Caesar, market green salad or sea salt fries
PINZIMINI BURRITO - 15
bacon, jalapeño, caramelized onions, roasted peppers, avocado, scrambled eggs and side of fruit

ON THE SIDE

BOWL OF BERRIES (gf + v) - 8
a bright mix of the season's best
BAGEL (v) - 5
ENGLISH MUFFIN (v) - 2.50
PASTRY BASKET (v) - 6
BREAD BASKET (v) - 6
YOGURT (gf + v) - 5
plain, vanilla, strawberry or Greek yogurt
TOAST (v) - 2.50
white, wheat, rye or sourdough
SMOKED BACON (gf) - 5.50
PORK SAUSAGE - 5.50
GRILLED HAM (gf) - 5.50
TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES - 5.50

BEVERAGES

JUICE - 5
orange, cranberry, grapefruit, tomato, or apple
MILK - 5
regular, nonfat, 2%, chocolate, or soy
BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE (gf + v) - 7
banana, orange, apple and soy milk
STARBUCKS® COFFEE - 5
regular or decaffeinated
ESPRESSO - 3
CAPPUCCINO - 5
ASSORTED TAZO® TEAS - 5

WESTIN FRESH BY THE JUICERY

SMOOTHIES -
spinach and kale with banana, mango and cinnamon
- 7.00
blueberry and acai with banana, goji juice and coconut water
- 7.00
JUICES -
orange with grapefruit, lemon, and lime
- 8.00
papaya with pineapple and mint
- 8.00

Lunch

PRIMI

ZUPPA di MINESTRONE (v) - 8
vegetables, white bean and basil pesto
TOMATO BASIL SOUP - 8
ANTIPASTI MISTO - 14.50
prosciutto, cured sausage, cheeses and olives
FRITTI CALAMARI - 13
spicy red pepper lemon aioli and sea salt
INSALATA VERDE (gf + v) - 8
pear tomato, toasted almond and basil vinaigrette

GRANDE INSALATA

INSALATA VERDE (v) - 14
pear tomato, toasted almond and basil vinaigrette
PANZANELLA - 15
greens, soft mozzarella, pine nuts, tomato, cucumber, toasted Italian bread and basil vinaigrette
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00
CAESAR SALAD PINZIMINI STYLE - 13
baby romaine, traditional Caesar dressing, grana Padano, white anchovies and fried capers
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00
INSALATA ARUGULA - 14
truffle pecorino, pine nuts, cured tomatoes, lemon thyme vinaigrette
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00

CARNE & PESCE

GRILLED CHICKEN SCALOPPINI (gf) - 21
asparagus, wilted spinach and arugula, tomato and mozzarella
ROASTED SALMON (gf) - 26
pan flashed spinach, artichoke, pear tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes

PIZZA

SALSICCIA - 13
Italian Sausage, fontina, caramelized onion and thyme
GRUYERE PORK BELLY - 13
slow roasted pork belly, gruyere cheese and caramelized onions
FORMAGGI e INSALATE (v) - 13
truffle pecorino, baby sweet peppers and wild arugula
TUSCAN (v) - 12
mozzarella, artichoke, arugula, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan
MARGHERITA (v) - 12
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

PASTAS

SALSICCA di PENNE - 19
Italian Sausage, broccoli, red pepper flakes, parmesan and Pomodoro sauce
LIGUINI di VEGETABLE (v) - 18
saffron emulsion and seasonal vegetables
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE - 18
beef ragout, Pomodoro sauce and grana
GEMELLI - 18
grilled chicken, cremini mushroom, Portobello mushroom, spinach, pear tomato and rosemary

PANINIS

GRILLED PINZIMINI BURGER - 16.50
caramelized onions, tomato and provolone
CUBAN MOJO SANDWICH - 16.50
Mojo pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, chipotle mustard and mayonnaise
CHICKEN CAPRESE - 14.50
Rosemary aioli, tomato marmalade, arugula and mozzarella

NON -ALCOHOLIC

POMEGRANATE LEMON SODA - 5
house made pomegranate simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and sparkling water
GREEN TEA ELIXER - 5
green tea, Domaine Santé nector, fresh lemonade and mint

Dinner

PRIMI

ZUPPA di MINESTRONE (v) - 8
vegetables, white bean and basil pesto
ANTIPASTO MISTO - 14.50
prosciutto, cured sausage, cheeses and olives
FRITTI CALAMARI - 13
spicy red pepper lemon aioli and sea salt
INSALATA VERDE (gf + v) - 8
pear tomato, toasted almond and basil vinaigrette

GRANDE INSALATA

PANZANELLA - 15
ens, soft mozzarella, pine nuts, tomato, cucumber, toasted Italian bread and basil vinaigrette
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00
CAESAR SALAD PINZIMINI STYLE - 13
baby romaine, traditional Caesar dressing, grana Padano, white anchovies and fried capers
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00
INSALATA ARUGULA - 14
truffle pecorino, pine nuts, cured tomatoes, lemon thyme vinaigrette

CONTORNI

GRILLED ASPARAGUS (v) - 6
sea salt and lemon
PAN FLASHED BABY BROCCOLI (v) - 6
red pepper flakes and parmesan
GALLIANO GLAZED SWEET CARROTS (v) - 6
BABY SPINACH - 6
aglio e olio and pancetta crisps
ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES - 6
rosemary and sage

3-COURSE PRIX FIXE DINNER

offered from 5-9pm in the dining room - 35

CARNE & PESCE

GRILLED PINZIMINI BURGER - 16.50
caramelized onions, tomato and provolone, choice of market green salad or sea salted fries
TUSCAN RIB EYE STEAK (gf) - 29
garlic herb butter, grilled asparagus and roasted fingerling potatoes
GRILLED CHICKEN SCALOPPINI - 21
asparagus, wilted spinach and arugula, tomato and mozzarella
ROASTED SALMON (gf) - 26
pan flashed spinach, artichoke, pear tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes
RISOTTO di PESCE - 28
pacific sea bass, wild mushroom ragout and lemon risotto

PIZZA

SALSICCIA - 13
Italian Sausage, fontina, caramelized onion and thyme
GRUYERE PORK BELLY - 13
slow roasted pork belly, gruyere cheese and caramelized onions
FORMAGGI e INSALATE (v) - 13
truffle pecorino, baby sweet peppers and wild arugula
TUSCAN (v) - 12
mozzarella, artichoke, arugula, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan
MARGHERITA (v) - 12
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil

PASTA

SALSICCIA di PENNE - 19
Italian Sausage, broccoli, red pepper flakes, parmesan and Pomodoro sauce
LINGUINI di VEGETALE (v) - 18
saffron emulsion and seasonal vegetables
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00
GEMELLI - 18
grilled chicken, Cremini mushroom, Portobello mushroom, spinach, pear tomato and rosemary
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE - 18
beef ragout, Pomodoro sauce and grana
GNOCCHI al PESTO (v) - 17
roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, braised kale and roasted hazelnuts
chicken
- 5.00
salmon
- 5.00
roasted shrimp
- 7.00

Pinzimini Bar Menu

Selezione di Birre

BIRRA alla SPINA (DRAFT BEER) - 7.5
Pacifico Stella Artois Coronado Orange Avenue Wit Ballaset Point Pale Ale Stone IPA Pizza Port Amber Ale Modern Times Loma Land Saison Mother Earth Cali Creamin' Ballast Point Crapefruit Sculpin IPA Modern Times Oatmeal Coffee Stout
SAN DIEGO SAMPLER FLIGHT - 7.5
Try 4 of San Diego's Finest Beers
BIRRA LOCALE (SAN DIEGO BEER) - 7.5
IMPORTATI (IMPORTED) - 7
Peroni Corona Guinness Heineken Dos XX Lager
MERCATO INTERNO (DOMESTIC) - 6.5
Bud Light Blue Moon Gluten-Free Cider Budweiser Coors Light Michelob Ultra

Handcrafted Cocktails

SAN DIEGO BREEZE -
ABSOLUT Pears Vodka, peach brandy, lemon-lime soda, served over ice
KENTUCKY MULE -
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, ginger beer, Angostura Bitters, fresh basil, lime
RUMTINI -
Malibu Coconut Rum, pineapple, Cointreau, served up
FRUITTI DI BOSCO -
Assortment of fresh berries, St. Germain, prosecco, served over ice.
CITRINI -
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Grand Marnier, zest of orange, served up
MEZCAL MARGARITA -
Smoky Mezcal, spicy Tajin, pineapple, basil
GRAPEFRUIT SQUEEZE -
St. George Botanivore Gin, St. Germain Elderflower liquer, grapefruit juice, sparkling wine, served up
SWEET SUNSET -
Three Olives Razz Vodka, sour mix, cranberry, fresh raspberries, served up with a sugar rim
THE POINT LOMA -
Malahat San Diego Rum, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, orange juice, cranberry, pineapple, served over ice

Vini Spumanti

PROSECCO, Ruffino -
Veneto, Italy
BRUT CLASSIC, Chandon -
California

Vini Bianchi

PINOT GRIGIO, Bollini -
Alto Adige, Italy
VERNACCIA, Toscato -
Tuscany, Italy
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Kim Crawford -
Marlborough, New Zealand
ALBARINO, Salneval -
Rias Baixas, Spain
RIESLING, Anew -
Columbia Valley, Washington
VIOGNIER, Beckman Estates -
Santa Barbara, California
CHARDONNAY, Magnolia Grove -
California
CHARDONNAY, Sonoma Cutrer -
Sonoma County, California
ROSE, Banfi Centine -
Tuscany, Italy

Vini Rossi

PINOT NOIR, Deloach -
Russian River, California
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO, Ciccio Zaccagnini -
Abruzzi, Italy
BABY AMARONE, Gran Passione -
Veneto, Italy
CHIANTI CLASSICO, Tenuta di Arceno -
Siena, Italy
SYRAH / GRENACHE BLEND, Cuvee Le Bec -
Beckman Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley
MERLOT, Beringer Founder's Estate -
California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Magnolia Grove -
California
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Roots Run Deep -
"Educated Guess," Napa Valley, California
MALBEC, Alamos "Red Blend" -
Mendoza, Argentina
RED ZINFANDEL, Seghesio -
Sonoma County, California
PINZIMINI SANGRIA -
made in house with fresh seasonal fruit

Wine List

Vini Spumanti / Sparkling Wine

Prosecco, Brut, Ruffino - Gl 9 / Btl 38
Vento, Italy
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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 pastas like the classic Spaghetti Bolognese or pillows of Gnocchi prepared with pesto, roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, braised kale and hazelnuts.
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