Petrini's

Name: Petrini's
Address: 610 W Ash St, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 595-0322
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

436 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch

Petrini's, in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood, serves homemade Italian dishes with a traditional authentic dishes. If you go to Music box, stop by for a dinner and a cup of wine before the show. We offer Brunch, Lunch and Dinner menus 7 days a week.

The diablo shrimp in spicy wing sauce with lemon and cream, served with garlic cheese bread makes the perfect starter to your meal. Some of Petrini's' specialty entrée dishes include the smoked salmon alfredo sautéed with tomatoes and basil, garlic and rosemary served with spaghetti with tangy Pomodoro sauce and the baked white fish coated in seasoned bread crumbs in wine, butter and garlic sauce with Tuscan vegetables. Handhelds, such as the classic meatball hoagie, the vegetarian caponata sandwich with tomato-stewed eggplant and the craft-your-own pizzas, are other diner favorites.
For a sweet end to your meal at Petrini's, enjoy a homemade classic Italian dessert, the layered tiramisu cake.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 595-0322
Website
http://www.petrinis-sandiego.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Veronica Sanchez
Catering
We do catering and private events. Call us for more information (619)595-0322 or e-mail us at info@petrinis-sandiego.com
Private party facilities
We do catering and private events. Call us for more information.

Location
610 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Little Italy
Cross Street
India St and Ash St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Brunch at Petrini's!
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for brunch every day of week from 11-1! Menu includes: House Hash Italian Toast Eggs Benedict Eggs in Purgatory Frittata Fruit-Crowned Belgian Waffles Italian Sausage Burrito
Happy Hour At Petrini's!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for happy hour Monday-Friday from 3:30-6:30 here in Little Italy! House wines & Sangria - $5 a glass All beers are $2 off -Menu- Georgie's Sliders - $10.50 Appetizer Sampler - $9.00 Petrini's Italian Fries - $4.50 7" Pizza - $6.50 Cheesy Garlic Bread - $6.00 Roasted Cherry Tomatoes w/ Mozzarella - $8.00

Popular dishes

BruschettaUSD 13.00
Tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese & Petrini’s dressing.
Bruschetta with Smoked SalmonUSD 17.00
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with MozzarellaUSD 13.00
Roasted cherry tomato, garlic, olive oil, fresh mozzarella & basil.
Burrata CheeseUSD 15.00
Soft & creamy ball adorned with fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes & pesto. Served with toast.
Calamari FrittiUSD 17.50
Our delicious calamari, served with marinara & aioli sauce.
CapreseUSD 15.00
Roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil & Petrini’s dressing.
Caprese with Smoked SalmonUSD 18.00
Diablo ShrimpUSD 18.00
Served with cheesy garlic bread, Petrini’s wing sauce, cream & lemon.
Appetizer SamplerUSD 16.00
Bruschetta, Caponata, Caprese.
Antipasto PlatterUSD 23.00
Marinated olives, grapes, almonds, crackers, cheese, salami, capicola.
Georgie SlidersUSD 14.50
Beef, garlic butter mushrooms, provolone & mayo.
Smoked Salmon PizzettaUSD 14.50
Pesto, red onion, capers, tomato & parmesan.
Petrini’s WingsUSD 16.00
Cayenne pepper sauce, butter, garlic, pepper & honey.
Garlic BreadUSD 5.00
Cheesy BreadUSD 7.00
Italian FriesUSD 6.50

Salads - Insalate

Antipasto Salad
Greens, capicola, salami, pepperoni, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives & pepperoncinis.
- HalfUSD 16.00
- FullUSD 24.00
Little Italy SaladUSD 14.00
Greens, mushrooms, tomatoes, oranges & almonds.
Number 2 SaladUSD 14.50
Greens, salami, olives, provolone and mozzarella.
Steak SaladUSD 19.00
Marinated flat iron, greens, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggs, Italian dressing, chili flakes & balsamic glaze.
House SaladUSD 8.50
Greens, tomatoes, parmesan, parsley & croutons.
Caesar SaladUSD 15.00
Romaine lettuce, croutons, asiago cheese, Caesar dressing.

Soups - la minestra

Minestrone SoupUSD 9.50
Vegetables, red beans, garbanzo and pasta soup.
Italian Wedding SoupUSD 11.00
Homemade Petrini’s family recipe, with chicken, beef & mini meatballs.
Tortellini en Brodo SoupUSD 10.00
Cheese tortellini, chicken broth, parmesan & parsley.
Creamy Tomato SoupUSD 11.00
Tomato, cream, asiago cheese, basil & croutons.

Specialties - Specialità

PrimaveraUSD 21.00
Pasta mixed with zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, red bell peppers, olive oil, butter, garlic, parmesan & fresh basil.
Veal or Chicken Parmesan with PastaUSD 25.00
Lightly breaded meat of choice sauteed in olive oil then smothered with our pomarola sauce, topped with provolone and mozzarella cheese, and baked until golden. Served over a choice of vegetables or pasta.
Veal or Chicken Piccata with PastaUSD 25.00
Lightly dusted with flour and spices, the meat is sauteed in virgin olive oil and covered with mushrooms sauteed in garlic, white wine, capers, and lemons. Served over a choice of vegetables or pasta.
Veal or Chicken Marsala with PastaUSD 25.00
Lightly dusted with flour and spices, the meat is sauteed in virgin olive oil, topped with parmesan and mushrooms sauteed in garlic butter and sweet marsala wine. Served over a choice of vegetables or pasta.
Pappardelle Pasta with Lamb (GF)USD 25.00
Shredded juicy lamb slowly cooked in a Cali Red Pepper Sauce and Italian spices.
Petrini's Rib Eye Steak (GF)USD 36.00
Our Rib Eye Steak marinated with olive oil, garlic & rosemary. Served with vegetables & grilled Roma tomato.

Pizzas - Pizzas

Cheese Pizza
- 7"USD 10.50
- 12"USD 15.50
- 16"USD 17.50
One Item Pizza
- 7"USD 11.50
- 12"USD 17.50
- 16"USD 21.50
Two Items Pizza
- 7"USD 12.50
- 12"USD 18.50
- 16"USD 22.50
Three Items Pizza
- 7"USD 13.50
- 12"USD 19.50
- 16"USD 23.50
Four Items Pizza
- 7"
- 12"USD 20.50
- 16"USD 24.50
House Special Pizza
- 7"
- 12"USD 21.50
- 16"USD 25.50

Pastas

Pasta with Marinara / Meat Sauce (GF)USD 20.50
Pasta with pureed homemade tomato sauce or meat sauce.
Pasta with Mushrooms & Meat Sauce (GF)USD 21.50
Pasta, sautéed garlic butter mushrooms, with meat/tomato sauce.
Pasta with Meatballs & Meat Sauce (GF)USD 22.00
Pasta with homemade meatballs & meat sauce.
Pasta with Sausage & Bell Peppers (GF)USD 22.50
Pasta with homemade sausage links, grilled bell pepper and meat sauce.
Pasta with Mushrooms in Olive Oil (GF)USD 21.00
Pasta, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil & parmesan.
Baked Ziti (GF)USD 20.00
Penne pasta, Meat or Marinara sauce, provolone & mozzarella.
Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 21.00
Fettuccini pasta with homemade Alfredo Sauce.
Tortellini Alfredo / Marinara / Meat SauceUSD 22.50
Cheese tortellini with homemade Alfredo / Marinara / Meat Sauce.
RavioliUSD 21.00
Cheese ravioli with homemade Meat Sauce.
LasagnaUSD 21.00
Homemade meatless 4 cheese Lasagna, meat or Marinara Sauce.
Eggplant ParmesanUSD 20.00
Baked thin slices of Breaded Eggplant with Marinara Sauce & cheese. (Item does not come with pasta)
CannelloniUSD 23.00
Homemade pasta, beef, chicken, spinach, onions, garlic, eggs, béchamel, meat sauce, provolone, mozzarella.
GnocchiUSD 21.00
Potato pasta with homemade pink sauce and cheese.

Sea Food – Frutti di Mare

Seafood Pasta (GF)USD 28.00
Fettuccini pasta adorned with shrimp, smoked salmon & clams sautéed in a sauce comprised of garlic, olive oil, red pepper flake, lemon, white wine, tomato, basil & a bit of parmesan.
Smoked Salmon AlfredoUSD 27.00
Fettuccini smothered with our homemade alfredo topped with smoked salmon sautéed in a bit of garlic. We finish it off with fresh diced Roma tomatoes, basil & parmesan honoring the Italian flag.
Shrimp Scampi (GF)USD 25.00
Fresh lemon, butter, garlic, parmesan, white wine, bread crumbs & red pepper flakes. Served with spaghetti pasta.
Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (GF)USD 26.00
Delicious creamy pasta with garlic, sun dried tomatoes & spinach. Served with spaghetti pasta.
Fish Livornese (GF)USD 23.00
Fragrant and flavorful white fish marinated in white wine & lemon juice. Our sauce mixes capers, green olives, garlic, basil & light fresh tomatoes. Served with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Pasta Puttanesca (GF)USD 21.00
Our version starts with garlic, anchovy & crushed red pepper sautéed in olive oil. We then add black olives, capers & simmer the mixture in our pommarolo sauce finishing it with fresh diced Roma tomatoes & Italian parsley.

Soft Beverages

Coke / Diet Coke / SpriteUSD 5.00
Ginger Ale / Lemonade / Ice TeaUSD 5.00
Arnold Palmer / Dr. PepperUSD 5.00
Strawberry LemonadeUSD 5.00
Cranberry / Orange / Apple JuiceUSD 5.00
Shirley TempleUSD 5.00
Spring WaterUSD 4.00
Sparkling WaterUSD 5.00
Hot TeaUSD 4.50
MilkUSD 5.00
Chocolate MilkUSD 5.50

Desserts

Chocolate CakeUSD 11.00
Cheese CakeUSD 11.00
TiramisuUSD 9.00
Spumoni BombaUSD 10.00
AffogatoUSD 9.00
GelatoUSD 8.00
CannoliUSD 8.00
Panna CottaUSD 9.00

Coffee Bar

Coffee (Regular or Decaf)USD 4.00
CappuccinoUSD 5.00
LatteUSD 5.50
Espresso MacchiatoUSD 4.50
EspressoUSD 4.00
1 Ext. Shot EspressoUSD 5.00
2 Ext. Shot EspressoUSD 6.00

What 436 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petrini's offers a cozy atmosphere with "impressive service" and authentic Italian dishes. It's a "great neighborhood restaurant" with "excellent prices" and a "fabulous happy hour menu." While some reviews noted service issues, many patrons "absolutely loved every part" of their experience, highlighting friendly staff and tasty, fresh food.

436 Reviews

S
Sandi
VIP
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have walked past Petrini's several times, finally took the opportunity to try it. I was greeted and made to feel comfortable upon arrival. I was pleasantly surprised that the dinner entrees came with soup or salad and bread, unlike many eateries in Little Italy. I chose the parpadelle with lamb. It was perfection! I plan to return to try some other menu items.
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Sue
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food and prices were outstanding. Service was slow. Seemed to be a neighborhood place where service was prioritized to repeat patrons.
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joey
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited this restaurant while we were visiting from Northern California for my son’s 21st bday. The food was amazing. The shrimp scampi was awesome. The others had pasta and chicken picatta and all thought it was exceptional. Well done Petrini’s.
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Christiana
Orange County
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Impressive service, reasonably priced food and wine. I will certainly go again. A great place!
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Mercurio
VIP
Baja California
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All staff were fantastic and always looking on your needs. Food experience also great! Definitely a must on Coronado Island
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Gina
New Orleans
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We sent back two dishes and the restaurant couldn’t care less if we left happy or not. Our waitress was sweet but inexperienced. The owner or manager was so rude when we sent back the food, hedidn’t offer to replace it or anything. We sent back full plates of food; this wasn’t a “eat the meal then complain about it” situation. The waitress came by to offer another dish but by the time she came by, everyone had finished eating. We ended up going through a drive thru to feed the two who didn’t eat. We had a reservation and they couldn’t take our order when we were ready to order because the kitchen was backed up and then they charged for mediocre garlic bread. We had kids that were super hungry, so we had to order the break to hold them over until the kitchen was ready to take our order. I will never go back to this place. It’s no surprise they don’t have a place on the main strip with subpar food and horrid service. I have eaten in little Italy many times, but only at the higher end restaurants on the main strip. I can see the difference between the two. I was a waitress for 15 years and can tell you I would have never let customers have the experience we did.
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Ashley
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved every part of our experience!
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Marisol
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family and I love Petrinis. My husband has known this place since 2005. Its a cozy place with lots of great food.
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Lydia
Orange County
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a last minute reservation and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was so friendly and it’s a casual ambiance which I appreciated after walking around all day. The food was great. We had salads and everything was fresh and tasty. We order the chicken parmigiana, tortellini Alfredo, and lasagna. All were excellent. My only critique was the Alfredo was a bit thicker my liking but overall you can tell was freshly made. The tomato sauce tasted very homemade which was nice. The prices were excellent too.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Was a very nice lunch. Only one front of house staff so she did a great job but they were understaffed. Good food and nice ambiance
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FAQs

Petrini's offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Petrini's also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 595-0322.

Petrini's is rated 4.7 stars by 436 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

610 W Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Cross Street
India St and Ash St
Area
Little Italy
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Veronica Sanchez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.petrinis-sandiego.com/
Phone number
(619) 595-0322
Catering
We do catering and private events. Call us for more information (619)595-0322 or e-mail us at info@petrinis-sandiego.com
Private party facilities
We do catering and private events. Call us for more information.

Petrini's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Brunch at Petrini's!

Happy Hour At Petrini's!

Minestrone Soup

Caprese

Eggplant Parmesan

Appetizers - Antipasti

BruschettaUSD 13.00

Bruschetta with Smoked SalmonUSD 17.00

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with MozzarellaUSD 13.00

Burrata CheeseUSD 15.00

Calamari FrittiUSD 17.50

CapreseUSD 15.00

Caprese with Smoked SalmonUSD 18.00

Diablo ShrimpUSD 18.00

Appetizer SamplerUSD 16.00

Antipasto PlatterUSD 23.00

Georgie SlidersUSD 14.50

Smoked Salmon PizzettaUSD 14.50

Petrini’s WingsUSD 16.00

Garlic BreadUSD 5.00

Cheesy BreadUSD 7.00

Italian FriesUSD 6.50

Salads - Insalate

Antipasto Salad

Little Italy SaladUSD 14.00

Number 2 SaladUSD 14.50

Steak SaladUSD 19.00

House SaladUSD 8.50

Caesar SaladUSD 15.00

Soups - la minestra

Minestrone SoupUSD 9.50

Italian Wedding SoupUSD 11.00

Tortellini en Brodo SoupUSD 10.00

Creamy Tomato SoupUSD 11.00

Specialties - Specialità

PrimaveraUSD 21.00

Veal or Chicken Parmesan with PastaUSD 25.00

Veal or Chicken Piccata with PastaUSD 25.00

Veal or Chicken Marsala with PastaUSD 25.00

Pappardelle Pasta with Lamb (GF)USD 25.00

Petrini's Rib Eye Steak (GF)USD 36.00

Pizzas - Pizzas

Cheese Pizza

One Item Pizza

Two Items Pizza

Three Items Pizza

Four Items Pizza

House Special Pizza

Pastas

Pasta with Marinara / Meat Sauce (GF)USD 20.50

Pasta with Mushrooms & Meat Sauce (GF)USD 21.50

Pasta with Meatballs & Meat Sauce (GF)USD 22.00

Pasta with Sausage & Bell Peppers (GF)USD 22.50

Pasta with Mushrooms in Olive Oil (GF)USD 21.00

Baked Ziti (GF)USD 20.00

Fettuccini AlfredoUSD 21.00

Tortellini Alfredo / Marinara / Meat SauceUSD 22.50

RavioliUSD 21.00

LasagnaUSD 21.00

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 20.00

CannelloniUSD 23.00

GnocchiUSD 21.00

Sea Food – Frutti di Mare

Seafood Pasta (GF)USD 28.00

Smoked Salmon AlfredoUSD 27.00

Shrimp Scampi (GF)USD 25.00

Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (GF)USD 26.00

Fish Livornese (GF)USD 23.00

Pasta Puttanesca (GF)USD 21.00

Soft Beverages

Coke / Diet Coke / SpriteUSD 5.00

Ginger Ale / Lemonade / Ice TeaUSD 5.00

Arnold Palmer / Dr. PepperUSD 5.00

Strawberry LemonadeUSD 5.00

Cranberry / Orange / Apple JuiceUSD 5.00

Shirley TempleUSD 5.00