Restaurant
Unclaimed profilePietro's
Lodi, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Pietro's pairs an Italian-leaning menu with a cocktail list that leans creative and a wine program that spans Italy and. Eight signature cocktails at $14 each include a smoked tableside bourbon number. The wine list stretches past 80 labels, from Barolo to local old-vine Zinfandel. Zero-proof cocktails get real attention, and beer covers craft to Italian. A Venetian Spritzer and a frozen Aperol spritz have drawn positive customer mentions.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoking Gun, a Buffalo Trace bourbon cocktail finished with smoke tableside. For a lighter route, the Venetian Spritzer with Valdo Prosecco and Aperol fits the Italian theme. Wine drinkers should consider a Old Vine Zinfandel from Klinker Brick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Travelers and locals wanting a broad beverage program with Italian and regional wine depth. Cocktail enthusiasts will find creative options, and non-drinkers have a dedicated zero-proof section.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails are $14; non-alcoholic cocktails are $11. Additional cocktails range from $12 to $13. Wine and beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program is anchored by an extensive wine list with over 80 selections, emphasizing Italian and local wines. The cocktail list includes a smoked tableside option, and the non-alcoholic section mirrors the cocktail creativity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails at $14 each show range, from the tequila-based Seasonal - Spicy Rosa to the smoked Buffalo Trace bourbon Smoking Gun. A frozen Aperol spritz has been called fun by customers.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails use premium spirits like Grey Goose and Gran Centenario Plata.
- — Smoking Gun is smoked tableside, adding theater.; Menu includes a dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section.
Standout selections
- — Seasonal - Spicy Rosa: Gran Centenario Plata Tequila, prickly pear, lime, Calabrian chili.
- — Smoking Gun: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, brown sugar, bitters, orange peel, smoked tableside.
- — Venetian Spritzer: Valdo Prosecco, Aperol, club soda, rosemary, orange wedge.
Pricing: $14 for signature cocktails; $12–$13 for additional cocktails.
Wine
The wine list spans over 80 selections, with a strong focus on Italian wines like Barolo and Chianti Classico, plus local labels. Categories include sparkling, white, rosé, and red.
Menu strengths
- — Over 80 selections, including rare and premium bottles.
Standout selections
- — Barolo, Giovanni Rosso – Piedmont Barolo.; Chianti Classico, Tenuta Di Nozzole – Tuscany.
- — Zinfandel, Old Vine, Klinker Brick – old vine.
Beer
Beer is organized into craft, American, and Italian categories. Offerings include Lagunitas IPA and North Coast Foggy Day Hazy IPA for craft, plus Peroni and Mastri Birrai Umbri Pilsner for Italian.
Menu strengths
- — The beverage menu lists a selection of beers under CRAFT, AMERICAN, and ITALIAN categories.
Standout selections
- — North Coast Foggy Day Hazy IPA – craft.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail list includes Non-Alcoholic Prosecco by Mionetto and zero-proof creations like Michelangelo and The Trevi, all at $11. Peroni 0.0 adds a beer option.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated section with a variety of zero-proof cocktails.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic prosecco and a zero-proof tequila cocktail.
Standout selections
- — Michelangelo: Zero Proof Tequila, agave, orange, lime, yuzu club soda, sugar rim.
- — The Trevi: Zero Proof Gin, grapefruit, lemon, basil agave, elderflower tonic.
Pricing: $11 for non-alcoholic cocktails.
Spirits
The cocktail program relies on a set of premium spirits, including Gran Centenario Plata Tequila, Grey Goose Vodka, Buffalo Trace Bourbon, and No. 3 London Dry Gin. These appear in signature drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Uses recognizable premium brands in signature cocktails.; Spirits are integrated into creative cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace Bourbon in Smoking Gun.; No. 3 London Dry Gin in Ombra.
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