Balsamico Italian Kitchen

06/09/2026

🏆 WE DID IT — TWICE! 🏆

We are incredibly honored to share that Balsamico Italian Kitchen has been named Best Restaurant in Imperial Beach by both the Readers’ Choice and Critics’ Choice awards in the 2026 Best of San Diego issue by San Diego Magazine.

To be recognized by both our guests and the critics is something truly special. What started as a dream to bring authentic Italian hospitality, family recipes, and the flavors of Emilia-Romagna to our community has become possible because of your support.

Thank you to every guest who has dined with us, celebrated milestones, attended a cooking class, joined a wine dinner, purchased a bottle of balsamic, or simply recommended us to a friend. This award belongs to all of you.

A special thank you to our amazing team, whose passion and dedication make every experience at Balsamico memorable, and to Chef Michele Borelli for leading our kitchen with creativity and heart.

We are grateful, humbled, and excited for what’s ahead.

Grazie, Imperial Beach! 🇮🇹❤️

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06/03/2026

🍷 Famous Grapes vs Hidden Gems

This Sunday, June 7, join us for an interactive wine dinner where you’ll taste wines blind and decide for yourself: does the famous grape deserve the spotlight, or is the hidden gem the real winner?

A delicious multi-course menu, incredible Italian wines, and a fun evening of discovery await.

Seats are limited—reserve yours today LINK IN BIO

05/31/2026

🎶🌿 NEW! Concert in the Park Picnic Collection – Delivered to Coronado 🌿🎶

No cooking, no rushing, no carrying coolers… just great food, wine, and music under the stars.

We’re excited to introduce our brand new Concert in the Park Picnic Collection, created especially for the Sunday concerts at Spreckels Park in Coronado! Choose from delicious single meals, picnic bundles to share, family options, and WE’LL DELIVER DIRECTLY TO THE PARK

✨ How it works:
• Order online from our Concert in the Park section
• Select your favorite picnic items (single portions or bundles)
• We’ll deliver your order directly to the designated food pickup point at Spreckels Park approximately 15 minutes before the concert begins

⚠️ Important:
You do NOT need to select “delivery” at checkout. Any order placed through the Concert in the Park section will automatically be delivered to the park before the concert at no charge! SELECT PICKUP BUT WE WILL DELIVER!

Perfect for date nights, family evenings, or effortless summer picnics with authentic Italian food, wine, and live music. 🇮🇹🎻

🎟️ Pre-order online and arrive ready to relax!

05/29/2026

🍷 Famous Grapes vs Hidden Gems 🍷
A wine dinner with a twist… can you tell the star from the underdog?

Join us for an interactive evening of side-by-side blind tastings, where each course will feature a pairing of a well-known grape next to a hidden gem waiting to surprise you. Taste, compare, guess, and discover new favorites as we explore Italy one sip at a time.

✨ What to expect:
• A multi-course chef-curated dinner (menu featured in this post)
• Blind tastings served side by side — famous vs hidden grape varietals
• Interactive, fun, and educational experience
• Surprises along the way… wines remain secret until revealed!

Will the famous grape win your heart… or will the hidden gem steal the show? 🍇

Dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences? We are happy to accommodate — simply let us know when reserving.

Limited seating available. Reserve your spot and get ready to sip, guess, and discover! 🍷LINK IN BIO

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are deeply grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Join us for a comforting Italian dinner made with love ❤️ Fresh pasta, wine, homemade favorites, and time around the table with the people you love.

✨ We are OPEN regular business hours today from 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM and would love to celebrate the evening with you.

Reserve your table or stop by — we’ll save you a seat. 🍝🍷

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05/20/2026

🚨Meet your new lunch obsession: Balsamico Express🚨

Fast food… but make it Italian, fresh, healthy, and delicious 🇮🇹✨

Introducing Balsamico Express — our new lunch concept designed for busy days, clean eating, and zero compromises on flavor.

🥗 Fresh, high-quality restaurant ingredients
💪 High-protein options
⏱️ Fast pickup — order ahead & grab with no wait
🍝 Healthy, satisfying meals made with the care you expect from Balsamico
📦 Perfect for lunch and meal prep!

Available Monday–Friday | 11AM–2PM
Order online or pre-order up to 3 days ahead for an easy, stress-free lunch.

Whether you’re heading back to work, eating healthy, or planning meals for the week… we’ve got lunch covered ❤️

📍Pick up at Balsamico Italian Kitchen
📲 Order online & skip the wait!

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05/07/2026

🍕✨ Mommy & Me Pizza Class ✨🍕

Flour on your hands, smiles on your faces, and memories made together ❤️
Join us for a special hands-on pizza-making experience at Balsamico Italian Kitchen!

Together you’ll:
👩‍🍳 Learn how to stretch pizza dough from scratch
🧀 Add your favorite toppings
🔥 Bake your own authentic Italian pizza
🍷 Enjoy appetizers & drinks in a fun family atmosphere

Perfect for moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles & little chefs! 🍕✨

A fun way to spend quality time together while learning authentic Italian traditions 🇮🇹

👧 For kids 6+
📍 Limited spots available
🎟 Reservations required LINK IN BIO

Tag your little pizza partner below ❤️

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05/05/2026

Celebrate Mom the Italian way 🇮🇹💐

This Mother’s Day weekend, join us for a special experience at Balsamico Italian Kitchen
✨ Saturday & Sunday
🥂 Brunch Specials | 11AM–3PM
🍝 Dinner Specials | 4PM–Close.

REGULAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE 🤩. From handmade pastas to unforgettable flavors, we’ve created something truly special for the most important woman in your life ❤️

Check out our menu & reserve your table now—let us take care of the rest.

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05/01/2026

Some of our most beautiful memories begin around a table… just like the ones we share with Mom 💐

This Mother’s Day, let us take care of everything while you focus on what matters most—being together.

Join us Saturday & Sunday:
✨ Brunch specials from 11am–3pm
✨ Dinner specials from 4pm till close
Our full menu will be available all day.

Because Mom deserves more than just a meal… she deserves a moment ❤️
Reservations highly recommended

04/28/2026

A special table for someone who deserves it all 💐

Join us for Mother’s Day weekend at Balsamico Italian Kitchen with curated brunch and dinner specials alongside our full menu.

Saturday & Sunday May 9th &10th | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Brunch 11–3 | Dinner from 4–close

Patio seating available
✨ Reservations highly recommended ❤️

04/16/2026

We’ll be taking Balsamico on the road this Saturday 4/18 🍷✨

Our restaurant will be closed as we cater a few special private events—bringing our food, wine, and hospitality beyond our walls.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💛
We’ll be back on Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM and can’t wait to welcome you!
Hosting an event too? We’d be delighted to create something memorable for you🍝🍷
📩 Email us at [email protected]

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04/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for an amazing Easter Brunch 🐣reserve yoir table https://reserve.spoton.com/web/restaurant.html?restaurantId=65221

04/04/2026

Grazie to everyone who joined us for our Wine & Cheese Pairing experience in collaboration with Venissimo Cheese! 🍷🧀

A special thank you to Venissimo Cheese and Ritrovo Selections for bringing such incredible products and expertise to the table—your contributions truly made the evening unforgettable.

The response was amazing, and we’re so grateful for the enthusiasm and support. This event SOLD OUT quickly, and we can’t wait to bring it back very soon!

✨ Stay tuned for the next date—it’s one you won’t want to miss.

To be the first to know and secure your spot, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter on our website.

Grazie again for sharing this delicious experience with us! 🇮🇹🍷

03/28/2026

✨ Your weekend plans just got delicious…

Join us at Balsamico Italian Kitchen this weekend 🇮🇹

🍝 Amazing pastas
🍷 Curated Italian wines
☀️ Open for lunch Saturday & Sunday starting at 12PM
🍽️ Cozy, welcoming vibes

Whether it’s a relaxed lunch, a date night, or dinner with friends… we’re ready for you ❤️

📍 Join us today & tomorrow
👉 Reserve your table or just stop by

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03/25/2026

🌸🐣 Easter Brunch at Balsamico 🐣🌸

Celebrate Easter with us and gather around the table for a beautiful Italian-inspired brunch!

Join us from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a special prix-fixe menu featuring a variety of brunch favorites and authentic Italian dishes—perfect for the whole family.

✨ From fresh pastas and savory classics to sweet brunch treats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🥂 Make it even more festive with a glass of bubbles or one of our signature brunch cocktails!

🐰 Plus, every table has a chance to find the Golden Egg… with a $50 gift card inside!

📅 Easter Sunday April 5th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

👉 Reservations highly recommended

03/22/2026

🍷🧀 Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience 🇮🇹

Join us for an unforgettable tasting journey through Italy in collaboration with Venissimo Cheese ✨

On Sunday, March 29th, indulge in:
• 5 Italian cheeses
• 5 perfectly paired Italian wines
• A selection of accompaniments + our signature balsamic vinegars

Guided by Rob from Venissimo and Elisa from Balsamico, you’ll discover the stories, regions, and traditions behind every bite and sip.

✨ This is more than a tasting — it’s a true Italian experience.

⚠️ Spots are very limited and will sell out
👉 Reserve your seat now before it’s gone LINK IN BIO

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03/14/2026

✨ Weekend plans? Join us for lunch at Balsamico Italian Kitchen.

We’re open Saturday and Sunday starting at 12 PM, serving fresh pasta, authentic Italian flavors, and of course our selection of traditional balsamic vinegars from Modena.

Whether you’re craving a relaxing lunch with friends, a glass of wine, or a delicious plate of pasta, we’d love to welcome you.

🍝 Fresh pasta
🍷 Italian wines
🥖 Warm hospitality

Join us this weekend and travel through Italy one bite at a time.

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🕛 Lunch starts at 12 PM Saturday & Sunday

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02/26/2026

02/26/2026

✨ WE DID IT! ✨

We are beyond proud and incredibly grateful to share that Balsamico has received the 1 Fork Award from Gambero Rosso in the Top Italian Restaurants 2026 guide! 🇮🇹🍴

The “Forks” are part of Gambero Rosso’s prestigious international rating system that recognizes authentic Italian restaurants around the world for quality, consistency, hospitality, and dedication to true Italian cuisine. Receiving a Fork means being acknowledged as a restaurant that represents Italy with excellence and integrity abroad — and that is an honor we do not take lightly.

This milestone belongs to our entire team — to Chef Michele for his passion and craftsmanship, to our staff for their heart and hospitality, and to YOU, our amazing guests, who support us, celebrate with us, and believe in our vision every single day. ❤️

From Modena to San Diego, we continue sharing our roots, our balsamic tradition, and our love for Italian culture with pride.

Grazie di cuore for helping us achieve this beautiful recognition. This is just the beginning! 🇮🇹✨

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02/23/2026

✨ TIRAMISÙ – 3 WAYS FROM SCRATCH ✨

Because one tiramisù is never enough…

Join us at Balsamico Italian Kitchen for a hands-on class where we’ll create three different tiramisù recipes from scratch — classic and beyond 🍮🇮🇹

📅 Sunday, March 1st
⏰ 1:00 PM

🍰 Learn to master the perfect mascarpone cream
☕ Work with authentic Italian ingredients
✨ Discover creative variations to elevate your dessert game

🥂 Appetizers + wine included
🎁 Perfect as a gift experience
🌸 The sweetest way to prepare your Easter table

Whether you come with friends, your partner, or treat someone special — this class is all about fun, flavor, and a little Italian indulgence.

Spots are limited 💛
Reserve now through the link in bio.

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01/30/2026

Love is on the menu at Balsamico Italian Kitchen this Valentine’s 💌🇮🇹

Whether you’re celebrating with the whole famiglia or planning a cozy, romantic evening for two, we’ve created two special Valentine’s experiences so everyone can enjoy the night their way ✨🍷

Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and a little Italian magic ❤️
Reserve your table now directly on our website — spots will fill fast!

01/17/2026

📍 At Solare Ristorante – Liberty Station 🇮🇹
This Tuesday we’re taking you somewhere special ✨
We’re collaborating with our friends at Solare Ristorante for an unforgettable Italian Wine Dinner inspired by Emilia-Romagna, the heart of Italian gastronomy.
Come share the table with us and enjoy an evening of food, wine, and stories from Modena!

🗓 Tuesday, January 20
🍷 4 courses • 5 wines
💶 $95 per person
📩 RSVP: [email protected]