January 20 - Italian Wine Dinner – An Evening in Emilia-Romagna

Ciao! We have an Italian Wine Dinner on Tuesday, January 20. It is an “Evening in Emilia-Romagna” – the gastronomic capital of Italy!

Click here to RSVP.

And we have two special guests: Elisa and Michele Borelli – the founders and owners of Balsamico Italian Kitchen in Imperial Beach.

Elisa and Michele were born & raised in the classic city of Modena in Emilia-Romagna. Chef Michele is joining Chef Denice in the kitchen to create regional pasta dishes and more. Collaboration!

We are are pouring wines from two great estates from this exact area of Italy: Randi Vini (!!) and Tenuta Mara.

Here are the details:  

• January 20 Tuesday
• 6:30pm Reception 
• $95 includes the 4-course special pairing dinner and 5 select wines
• Menu focused on the cuisine of Modena and the surrounding of Emilia-Romagna
• We have Elisa and Michele Borelli of Balsamico Kitchen collaborating with us on the entire evening
• Learn all about the best Balsamic Vinegar!
• Seating available at community tables – or on our heated patios
• RSVP asap – limited seating

Definitely join this dinner if you can. Click here.

-Randy and the Solare Team

January 15 - Italian Wine Tasting with Tommy $28

Solare Wine Event Thu Jan 15 – $28.

Yes! Watch and hear Tommy describe this fun informal wine tasting.

Book on OpenTable anytime the evening of Thursday, Jan 15, and Tommy will be here to guide you through 4 delicious Italian Wine Regions.  Or call us at 619-270-9670.

Chef Denice has designed an optional wonderful 4-course menu if you’re interested.

Call us or use OpenTable to book your time and table on Thursday.

Thank you Tommy! 

-Randy and the Solare Team

January 10 - March 28 - Solare Cooking Classes ~ January, Feb, and March Schedule

Cooking Classes at Solare. Here is our schedule for January, Feb, and March 2026.

Here our latest Cooking Class Schedule.

Class details and prices are found at this link.  The price for each Class includes the hands-on cooking class, wine, and a full lunch.  Class size limited.

We love doing Cooking Classes here at Solare!

Our Cooking Classes offer a truly hands-on experience allowing each student to create Italian cuisine themselves to make at home.  Our classes are not just a “demonstration”.

The fun typically starts at 10:30am at Solare (10am for some classes) with an Italian-style coffee of your choice.  Italian wine is served for students interested in “cooking with wine”.

• Jan 10 – Making Pasta from Scratch – Yes!
• Jan 17 – Seafood Italian-style + Fish Market
• Jan 24 – Making Pizza from Scratch – Italiano!
• Feb 7 – Valentines Theme: Chocolate-infused Pasta + Chocolate Desserts + more
• Feb 21 – Gnocchi, Pesto, and Bolognese
• Feb 28 – Osso Buco and Risotto
• Mar 14 – Seafood Italian-style + Fish Market
• Mar 21 – Making Pizza from Scratch – Italiano!
• Mar 28 – Lasagna with Chef Maria 

The Classes do sell out fast due to the limited size. 

You sign up for a Solare Cooking Class with Tock.   Click here – and select the Class you’d like.

If you have any questions, please call us at 619-270-9670 or email us here.

-Randy and the Solare Team

January 01 - New Year’s Day

Solare is closed all day on New Year’s Day to allow our Team to relax and be with their families and friends. We open again Friday, January 2, at 11:30am.  Buon Anno! 

Click here to make your reservation with us.

-Randy and the Solare Team

December 31 - Solare New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party!

We are having a fabulous New Year’s Eve Dinner (4-course dinner) … and Party! Please join us and  celebrate the New Year with the Solare Team.

Here are the details:

• Special 4-course dinner that we are designing
• $78/person for seatings before 6pm
• $88/person for seatings starting at 6pm (includes the Party that night and Champagne Toast)
• Kids menu available
• Indoor and heated patio tables
• DJ Gjrerrus – you’ll really like him – he lead the evening last year too – amazing DJ!
• Full Bar available
• Party goes till 2am
• $99 Marriott rooms (wow!)

We are so excited to ring in the New Year with You.

Special Note! The fine folks at the Marriott Courtyard right by Solare are making a limited block of rooms available to Solare customers at a reduced rate of $99 per night for New Year’s Eve (deadline December 15).

That’s an incredible price available only by contacting us! You can party with us at Solare and then just grab a shuttle or walk to your room. This is what I am doing!

First come first served for the hotel block. The dinner and block of rooms will also sell out.

Seating is limited. Reserve now. Click here to make your Dinner & Party reservation today … or call 619-270-9670 – Yay!

-Randy and the Solare Team

December 25 - Christmas Day

Solare is closed all day on Christmas Day to allow our Team to relax and be with their families and friends. We open again Friday, December 26 at 11:30am.   Buon Natale!

Click here to make a reservation with us.

-Randy and the Solare Team