About Us

Pintxo Interior

Are we a wine bar, or a restaurant? We're both! Come in and pause your day for a breath or two, and enjoy a glass of excellent Spanish wine. Or stay for a few hours and make a satisfying meal of our delicious small plates.

We draw our inspiration from Spain and the bright, inviting conviviality of its culture. Our wines are primarily Spanish. Our menu is not designed to be authentically Spanish. We feature some dishes and components you'd find abroad, alongside local elements from the abundance of our region!

Conviviality, shared experience, approachability, comfort, joy: all these things contribute to who we are.

We present a unique experience in the Finger Lakes, bringing elevated attention to small dishes, embracing the bounty of our region and Old World tradition in equal measure.

Explore and discover in comfort and familiarity. We're passionate about caring for our guests and delighting them with new experiences.

We believe that details are what tell an entire story.

What is a Pintxo?

Pintxo Examples

A pintxo ("peen-cho") is a small, enticing bite to chomp and enjoy! It also refers to the skewer on which these little dishes are often served. We're looking forward to welcoming you in, and delighting you with one pintxo after another!

P Julian Plyter

Executive Chef & Founder

P Julian Plyter

Julian and his team opened Pintxo in May, 2024. His culinary career began in New York City as a stagaire at Le Bernardin. This auspicious start was followed by positions in kitchens around the city, including Lever House Restaurant, Lure Fishbar, and the Crosby Street Hotel, where he was the property's opening Pastry Chef. Julian launched Melt Bakery in 2010 with just a few hundred dollars. New York City's first ice cream sandwich store, Melt went on to operate dozens of seasonal locations, over 80 wholesale accounts, hundreds of special events, and two permanent storefronts. Julian and his team served millions of ice cream sandwiches to NYC locals and visitors over Melt's 12-year run, funding the entire enterprise exclusively with sales. Julian also developed ice cream flavors and formulas for Denver-based Marco Ice Cream, where he was the cofounder and Chief Culinary Officer.

His lifelong love for the Finger Lakes brought Julian back home in 2022. He operates Pintxo as Executive Chef-Owner.

Julian is now writing food, wine, hospitality and entrepreneurship online! Check it out here!