we only had a cheese plate due to the holiday crowd and the noise level. the menu looked interesting but i did notice the cacio e pepe had a rather odd and unnecessary addition of sausage. sorry, i am a pasta purist. the drinks were fine but a less busy night would be needed to judge properly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Katherine Montgomery
I had my son’s rehearsal dinner here. Food was excellent. Service was superb. Great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Schuchman
The portions were not worth the price. Very good, but not going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ronald Redd
We had a great experience, my date and I were very impressed with the atmosphere and the ambiance of the restaurant. We ordered cocktails and they were good. Our appetizer was very good, but wished they would have come out with the feta on the side as the waitress stated she wrote down. We followed up with another round of cocktails once our food was served. Once again, they were good and I ordered the same but my date got a specialty drink. We were both very pleased with our drinks again. The food was delicious. I ordered the tuna, which was a little gamey on it's own but once it was dipped in the wasabi sauce it was perfect. The waitress was very attentive and in contstant, but not over whelming, contact to ensure we had a good experience. Overall, great experience and would return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Stone
Love this place! The patio vibe is the absolute best in Birmingham.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cherry Williams
Such a lovely patio! And great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mallory Robbins
Probably the worst dinning experience I’ve had in Birmingham. We waited over 15 mins past our reservation time to be seated. The host said they didn’t have wait staff, but finally sat us and served us water. After 10 mins our waitress finally came over, but never asked if we wanted more drinks just wanted to know what food we wanted. We order apps and more drinks that took forever to come out. Our waitress informed us when our apps came out that they were out of something so she just subbed it with another app without asking if that was ok. When our dinner finally came out it was sitting on the bar counter for at least 15 mins so we got cold food. Would not recommend to anyone!
Food: 1
Service: 1
Debbie Limbaugh
The entree was cold, the salad wilted and our dinner for four was not served at the same time. The waiter was too distracted to attend to our needs, not to replenish drinks or even water. The bill was not split by couple as requested so one couple had an extra entree on the bill. It was loud as there was a large party in the restaurant and I suppose that was why our dinner was so slow. But please don’t accept reservations if you can’t accommodate your guests. I always add a generous gratuity, but this time I did not add at all. Whatever personal problem our waiter had should not have affected our service. I can’t and will not recommend Vino again!! I’m sorry that the service and the food in this usually fun restaurant was terrible!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brice Daniels
Not only was the food absolutely amazing, but Thomas, our waiter, was exceptional! Definitely recommend!
Darlene Record
Marcy was the best!! Very attentive, helpful—good suggestions, was always checking to see if we needed anything—glasses were full. The bang bang cauliflower was delish!! Who doesn’t love tempura fried cauliflower florettes fried in a very light batter with sweet chili sauce, scallion & sesame seed garnish! Even the strawberry & candied walnut salad was pretty good!! However the special which was redfish—they fried it to a crisp!! Dry and not as fresh as I would have expected. And the vegetables were the exact opposite—totally uncooked zucchini that you couldn’t even stab with your fork. And no flavor on this plate except the rice,( which was supposed to be basmati) but looked like jasmine—had a nice lemon/citrus flavor. But the owner was very kind and took off one of our meals off the ticket—since I was disappointed with the quality of the food. I had some nice photos but nowhere to post them.
My friends and I chose Vino to celebrate our birthdays. They were also participating in BHam Restaurant Week and offered a pre fix menu in addition to their regular menu.
So let's start with the food. The food was Great! We ordered appetizers, drinks, entrees from the regular menu and from the price fix menu. As a native of St. Louis, MO I enjoyed The Lou. Traditionally, the stuffing is meat but the cheese combination was done well. The apple fritters were a hit across and around the table. The only complaint we had was the amount of citrus/lemon in the sauce of the shrimp pasta dish.
After reading the reviews, I wonder if our waiter was the same one spoken of in the less than perfect ratings. Unfortunately, no one at our table can remember his name but only the subpar service. From not making eye contact to make sure everyone's needs were met to forgetting (verbally admitting as such) to place orders to general inattentiveness, it was not the best service experience. After receiving all of the entrees, he did receive assistance with waiting on our table to ensure our water glasses were full. Even with that assistance, we did have a beckon the host in order to pay our tabs. This all made for a long dining experience but it was well as we were in good company.
The largest disappointment was the cake. I completely understand the cake cutting fee. However, how the cake was cut, I would whether saved my feelings and dollars, and cut the cake in my car. The pictures show the slices of cake that were provided to both birthday celebratees. It may look as though we ate some or played around with it. Unfortunately, this is exactly how it was presented. Definitely putting a damper on the occasion. I would sincerely recommend cake cutting lessons for staff in the future and/or training on the small things that help make an occasion special.
We would definitely consider coming again. Maybe just for bar service as to not expect much from service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Terry Hamilton
We had an awful anniversary dinner there tonight! We chose this restaurant after great service our previous 1st visit! Service was poor, management not understanding, and rude dealing with us after returning home! We will share this with others! Terry
June “Jun” Smith
EXTREMELY RECOMMEND this restaurant! It was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was very upscale and simply beautiful. Their cuisines were fresh and mouthwatering. The most exquisite and freshest ingredients were evident in every bite, making their prices understandably high-priced. Trust me, they are worth every penny and minute.
Ashley Gooding
If you’re looking for the perfect place to host a special event, Vino is absolutely amazing. Al handled every detail with care—we literally only had to bring the flowers! The space is open and airy, the food and drinks were both plentiful and delicious, and the service was flawless. From the music to the lighting, everything was pure perfection.
Walter Agee
Great atmosphere, great food, service was a wait but worth it as waiters were busy fulfilling everyone's needs! I'd definitely go again.
we only had a cheese plate due to the holiday crowd and the noise level. the menu looked interesting but i did notice the cacio e pepe had a rather odd and unnecessary addition of sausage. sorry, i am a pasta purist.
the drinks were fine but a less busy night would be needed to judge properly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
I had my son’s rehearsal dinner here. Food was excellent. Service was superb. Great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The portions were not worth the price. Very good, but not going back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had a great experience, my date and I were very impressed with the atmosphere and the ambiance of the restaurant. We ordered cocktails and they were good. Our appetizer was very good, but wished they would have come out with the feta on the side as the waitress stated she wrote down. We followed up with another round of cocktails once our food was served. Once again, they were good and I ordered the same but my date got a specialty drink. We were both very pleased with our drinks again. The food was delicious. I ordered the tuna, which was a little gamey on it's own but once it was dipped in the wasabi sauce it was perfect. The waitress was very attentive and in contstant, but not over whelming, contact to ensure we had a good experience. Overall, great experience and would return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place! The patio vibe is the absolute best in Birmingham.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Such a lovely patio! And great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the worst dinning experience I’ve had in Birmingham. We waited over 15 mins past our reservation time to be seated. The host said they didn’t have wait staff, but finally sat us and served us water. After 10 mins our waitress finally came over, but never asked if we wanted more drinks just wanted to know what food we wanted. We order apps and more drinks that took forever to come out. Our waitress informed us when our apps came out that they were out of something so she just subbed it with another app without asking if that was ok. When our dinner finally came out it was sitting on the bar counter for at least 15 mins so we got cold food. Would not recommend to anyone!
Food: 1
Service: 1
The entree was cold, the salad wilted and our dinner for four was not served at the same time. The waiter was too distracted to attend to our needs, not to replenish drinks or even water. The bill was not split by couple as requested so one couple had an extra entree on the bill. It was loud as there was a large party in the restaurant and I suppose that was why our dinner was so slow. But please don’t accept reservations if you can’t accommodate your guests. I always add a generous gratuity, but this time I did not add at all. Whatever personal problem our waiter had should not have affected our service. I can’t and will not recommend Vino again!! I’m sorry that the service and the food in this usually fun restaurant was terrible!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Not only was the food absolutely amazing, but Thomas, our waiter, was exceptional! Definitely recommend!
Marcy was the best!! Very attentive, helpful—good suggestions, was always checking to see if we needed anything—glasses were full. The bang bang cauliflower was delish!! Who doesn’t love tempura fried cauliflower florettes fried in a very light batter with sweet chili sauce, scallion & sesame seed garnish! Even the strawberry & candied walnut salad was pretty good!! However the special which was redfish—they fried it to a crisp!! Dry and not as fresh as I would have expected. And the vegetables were the exact opposite—totally uncooked zucchini that you couldn’t even stab with your fork. And no flavor on this plate except the rice,( which was supposed to be basmati) but looked like jasmine—had a nice lemon/citrus flavor. But the owner was very kind and took off one of our meals off the ticket—since I was disappointed with the quality of the food.
I had some nice photos but nowhere to post them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Salads
Restaurantji Recommends
My friends and I chose Vino to celebrate our birthdays. They were also participating in BHam Restaurant Week and offered a pre fix menu in addition to their regular menu.
So let's start with the food. The food was Great! We ordered appetizers, drinks, entrees from the regular menu and from the price fix menu. As a native of St. Louis, MO I enjoyed The Lou. Traditionally, the stuffing is meat but the cheese combination was done well. The apple fritters were a hit across and around the table. The only complaint we had was the amount of citrus/lemon in the sauce of the shrimp pasta dish.
After reading the reviews, I wonder if our waiter was the same one spoken of in the less than perfect ratings. Unfortunately, no one at our table can remember his name but only the subpar service. From not making eye contact to make sure everyone's needs were met to forgetting (verbally admitting as such) to place orders to general inattentiveness, it was not the best service experience. After receiving all of the entrees, he did receive assistance with waiting on our table to ensure our water glasses were full. Even with that assistance, we did have a beckon the host in order to pay our tabs. This all made for a long dining experience but it was well as we were in good company.
The largest disappointment was the cake. I completely understand the cake cutting fee. However, how the cake was cut, I would whether saved my feelings and dollars, and cut the cake in my car. The pictures show the slices of cake that were provided to both birthday celebratees. It may look as though we ate some or played around with it. Unfortunately, this is exactly how it was presented. Definitely putting a damper on the occasion. I would sincerely recommend cake cutting lessons for staff in the future and/or training on the small things that help make an occasion special.
We would definitely consider coming again. Maybe just for bar service as to not expect much from service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
We had an awful anniversary dinner there tonight! We chose this restaurant after great service our previous 1st visit! Service was poor, management not understanding, and rude dealing with us after returning home! We will share this with others! Terry
EXTREMELY RECOMMEND this restaurant! It was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was very upscale and simply beautiful. Their cuisines were fresh and mouthwatering. The most exquisite and freshest ingredients were evident in every bite, making their prices understandably high-priced. Trust me, they are worth every penny and minute.
If you’re looking for the perfect place to host a special event, Vino is absolutely amazing. Al handled every detail with care—we literally only had to bring the flowers! The space is open and airy, the food and drinks were both plentiful and delicious, and the service was flawless. From the music to the lighting, everything was pure perfection.
Great atmosphere, great food, service was a wait but worth it as waiters were busy fulfilling everyone's needs! I'd definitely go again.
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