Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCasa Sorrento Pizzeria
Salinas, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Casa Sorrento Pizzeria operates two full service bars and a beverage menu with a dedicated cocktails section, a by-the-glass and by-the-bottle wine list, draft beer, and standard nonalcoholic options. The cocktail list includes a Limoncello Martini, Aperol Spritz, Negroni, and Manhattan. Wines span white, red, and sparkling, with a weekly Wine Wednesday promotion. Draft beer comes with pitcher pricing and a seasonal option.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Limoncello Martini, made with Ketel One, Caravella Limoncello, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. For wine, the Wrath Pinot Noir, Pommard 2022 is offered by the glass or bottle. The Manhattan, with Makers Mark, amaro, and Angostura bitters, is another solid choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a straightforward beverage program with classic cocktails, a compact wine list, and draft beer will find reliable options here. The two full service bars and pitcher pricing on draft beer suit casual group gatherings.
- When should I go?
- Consider visiting on a Wednesday for the weekly Wine Wednesday promotion. The two full service bars can accommodate groups, and the draft beer pitcher pricing is suited to shared occasions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from 10 to 15. Wine by the glass is 9 to 20, and bottles are 35 to 80. Draft beer is 7 to 8 per pour or 22 to 24 per pitcher; a Corona bottle is 7. Hot tea is 4.00.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program combines Italian-leaning cocktails like the Limoncello Martini and Negroni with a wine list that includes by-the-glass and by-the-bottle pricing, a sparkling option, and a weekly Wine Wednesday promotion. Two full service bars support the drinks menu.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktails section lists four drinks: Limoncello Martini, Aperol Spritz, Negroni, and Manhattan. The mix covers spirit-forward and Italian classics. Two full service bars support the program. Prices range from 10 to 15.
Menu strengths
- — Four-drink cocktail list with spirit-forward and Italian classics.
- — Two full service bars.; Cocktail prices from 10 to 15.
Standout selections
- — Limoncello Martini — Ketel One, Caravella Limoncello, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup (13).
- — Negroni — Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange peel (13).
- — Manhattan — Makers Mark, amaro, dash of Angostura bitters, maraschino cherry (15).
Pricing: Cocktails 10-15
Wine
White and red wine sections offer by-the-glass and by-the-bottle pricing. Whites include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, and Prosecco. Reds include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, and Rosato Rosso. A weekly Wine Wednesday promotion runs on the homepage.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple white, red, and sparkling wines by glass and bottle.
- — By-the-glass prices from 9 to 20 and bottles from 35 to 80.
Standout selections
- — Wrath Pinot Noir, Pommard 2022 — red wine by glass or bottle (15 | 45).
- — Roar Pinot Noir, S.Lucia Highlands — red wine by glass or bottle (20 | 80).
- — Bernardus Chardonnay — white wine by glass or bottle (14 | 45).
Pricing: Glasses 9-20; bottles 35-80
Beer
A draft beer section lists four drafts and one bottled beer. Drafts include 805 Firestone, Coors Light, Modelo Especial, and Stella Artois; Corona is bottled. A seasonal beer is available by asking the server. Pitcher pricing is offered.
Menu strengths
- — Four drafts and one bottled beer.; Pitcher pricing available.
Standout selections
- — 805 Firestone — draft beer (8 | 24).
- — Modelo Especial — draft beer (7 | 22).
- — Stella Artois — draft beer (8 | 24).
Pricing: Drafts 7-8 per pour, 22-24 per pitcher; Corona bottle 7
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options include Coke, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Lemonade, Orange Soda, Raspberry Iced Tea, Unsweetened Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Orange Juice, Cranberry, Hot Tea, and Coffee. Hot tea is priced at 4.00.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of sodas, teas, and juices.; Hot tea available.
Standout selections
- — Hot Tea — listed in the beverages section (4.00).
Pricing: Hot tea 4.00
Spirits
Two full service bars support a beverage program whose menu header reads WINE & SPIRITS. Specific spirit selections are not detailed in the available menu information.
Menu strengths
- — It has two full service bars.; A menu image header reads WINE & SPIRITS.
Standout selections
- — A menu image header reads WINE & SPIRITS.
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