Open every evening 4–9pm (858) 454-5013 7550 Fay Ave, La Jolla
Berninis

Dinner, seven evenings from four

The menu

Happy hour

Sunday – Thursday · 4–6pm
Beers$5

Draft and bottle.

Appetizers$3 off

Anything from the starters list below.

Signature cocktails$3 off

Including the pornstar martini and the ghost pepper margarita.

Wine by the glass$3 off

Red, white and sparkling.

Starters

Soup of the Day$13

Homemade daily selection.

Focaccia Bread$4.90

Served with tapenade.

Glorious Garlic “Bread”$13

Our version: garlic, olive oil and Maldon salt on our homemade pizza dough.

Wings$15.90

Fried then baked. Buffalo, teriyaki, mango habanero or dry cajun.

Shishito Peppers$16

Lemon soy sauce, pickled serrano aioli, tajín.

Brussels Sprouts$17.90

Duck bacon, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction.

Crab Cakes$21.90

Lemon pesto aioli.

Mussels$21.90

White wine sauce, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, french fries, lemon pesto aioli.

Heirloom CapreseGFVeg$21.90

Fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, pesto.

Seared Ahi TatakiGF$22.90

Ahi, sesame seed, cilantro, pickled cucumber, sesame vinaigrette.

Calamari Fritto Misto$22.90

Buttermilk fried calamari, harissa aioli, cocktail sauce, two shrimp and vegetables.

From the garden

Sweet Walnut Salad$13 / $19

Field greens, cranberries, apples, caramelized walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette.

Caesar$13 / $19

Hearts of romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan.

Roasted Beet Salad$21

Arugula, strawberries, goat cheese, beets, walnuts, lemon dressing.

Cobb Salad$24

Flame-broiled chicken breast, bacon, avocado, tomato, romaine, field greens, gorgonzola, hard boiled egg, ranch.

Ahi Crunchy Salad$25

Seared rare, field greens, shredded carrots, napa cabbage, sesame seeds, crispy wontons, soy vinaigrette.

Shrimp Salad$26

Field greens, romaine, tomatoes, feta, green onions, bell peppers, roasted almonds, balsamic vinaigrette.

Wood-fired pizza

12″ or 16″
Margherita

Roasted plum tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce.

Traditional Cheese

Mozzarella, tomato sauce.

Pepperoni

Pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

Spinach & Ricotta

Spinach, ricotta, garlic, mozzarella.

Meat Lovers

Pepperoni, beef short ribs, ham, bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce.

Mediterranean

Mozzarella, tomato sauce, feta, spinach, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes.

BBQ Chicken

Mozzarella, red onion, cilantro.

Buffalo Fried Chicken

Mozzarella, breaded fried chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch.

Prosciutto
Pesto
Chicken Burrata

Pasta

Linguini with Alfredo$21
Cheese Ravioli$24

Butternut squash, peas, sage, parmesan cream sauce.

Pesto Cavatappi$25
Rigatoni Bolognese$26

Signature homemade beef and mushroom bolognese.

Spaghetti & Meatballs$26.90

Homemade all-beef meatballs.

Signature Lasagna$28

Lean ground beef, béchamel.

Fettucini Nero$33.90

Homemade black squid ink organic pasta, leeks, shallots, garlic, shrimp, local wild scallops, cream sauce.

Linguini Shrimp Diavola$34

Garlic shrimp, chiles, roasted plum tomatoes, lobster broth, cream, sherry.

Mains

Plus nightly specials
Bernini’s Signature Burger$23.90

American cheese, grilled onions, bacon, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, mayo.

Ricotta Eggplant Parmigiana$25.90
Chicken Parmigiana$31

Spaghetti marinara.

Pollo Picata$31.90

Grilled chicken breast, garlic, lemon, capers, parsley, white wine, mashed potatoes, crispy garlic beans.

Bernini’s Chicken Milanese$32

Spaghetti alfredo, buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto, house marinara.

Seafood Cioppino$32.90

Salmon, shrimp, mussels, bay scallops, calamari, tomato, lobster broth, crostini.

Trout Almondine$33

Encrusted in almonds, pan sautéed with white wine butter sauce and Mediterranean vegetables.

Salmon Alla Griglia$35

Grilled salmon, honey dijon glaze, butternut squash risotto, asparagus.

24 Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs$35.90

Gremolata, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables.

The end

Mud Pie$14

Coffee ice cream, crushed Oreo, chocolate ganache, toasted almonds, whipped cream.

Budino$13

Chocolate ganache, vanilla sauce, whipped cream, strawberries.

Crème Brûlée$13

Made from scratch.

Tiramisu$13
Affogato$13
Gelato$12
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake$16

Burnt Basque, Spanish style.

Ube Cheesecake$16

Burnt Basque, Spanish style.

The bar

$3 off cocktails and wine, Sun–Thu 4–6
Hugo Spritz$15

St-Germain, prosecco, seltzer.

Ghost Pepper Margarita$15

Ghost pepper tequila, fresh lime, agave, jalapeño salt rim.

Bernini’s Sangria$15

Red or white, fresh pineapple and orange juice, peach liqueur.

Bourbon Mule$15

Buffalo Trace, Fee Brothers orange bitters, lime, ginger beer.

Pomtini$15

Tito’s, lime, fresh pomegranate, triple sec.

French 75$16

Empress gin, lemon, prosecco.

Strawberry Basil Martini$17

Grey Goose with fresh strawberry and basil.

Limoncello Martini$17

Ketel One, Luxardo limoncello.

Pornstar Martini$19

Vanilla vodka, Passoã, passion fruit purée, lime, simple, a shot of champagne alongside.

Bernini’s Organic Lemonade$6

Mango, mint, strawberry. No alcohol.

Clean Paradiso$8

Ginger beer, pineapple, pomegranate, lime, sparkling water. No alcohol.

Latte or Cappuccino$6

Draft and bottle beer, sparkling, white and red wine by the glass and bottle, and after-dinner pours are all on the printed list. Ask your server.

Kids

Pasta with butter & parmesan$10
Pasta with marinara$10
Pasta alfredo$12
Pasta with meat sauce$13
Cheese ravioli$13
Spaghetti & meatballs$15
Cheeseburger$15
Panko chicken strips$15
Cheese pizza$15

Food allergy notice. Food prepared in this establishment may contain milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish and shellfish. While we strive to ensure our food is safe for your diet, we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination between ingredients will not occur. Tell your server about any allergy before you order.

The front dining room, tables set for the evening

Takeaway & delivery

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Order pickup direct and the kitchen sees it immediately. DoorDash and Grubhub deliver across La Jolla.

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