Savor Authentic Flavors and Warm Hospitality at Balsamico Italian Kitchen!
January 2, 2026
Savor Authentic Flavors and Warm Hospitality at Balsamico Italian Kitchen!
Travel to the home of fast cars and slow food — Modena, Italy — without leaving San Diego! Thanks to Elisa and Michele Borelli, guests can enjoy authentic fare complemented by Modena’s famous culinary import — its prized balsamic vinegar — at the couple’s warm and inviting South Bay restaurant: Balsamico Italian Kitchen in Imperial Beach. Opening in 2022 to rave reviews, the venue features a menu reflecting Elisa and Michele’s homeland of Emilia Romagna, known for Parmesan cheese, prosciutto and other cold cuts. These regional delicacies are celebrated in each dish they serve. Main-course selections include homemade pastas Vecchia Modena and Lasagna Classica, and the crispy-crust Roman-style pizzas. Bottles of traditional balsamics from Modena grace each table, inviting patrons to drizzle the condiment on bread, salads, gelato, and even crème brûlée. An abundant menu, Happy Hour (Sun.-Thurs.) and an extensive list of Italian wine leave patrons proclaiming “Molto Buono!” Open Daily. For reservations, hours, wine dinners and occasional baking classes, visit balsamicokitchen.com.