Cordiano Winery

15732 Highland Valley Rd, Escondido
(760) 469-9463

Recent Reviews

Craig W.

The views are breathtaking, the prices are reasonable, and the food was delicious. (The 4-cheese pizza was especially exceptional.) I was nervous having to carry the wine flight to the table myself, but thankfully I made it with no spills! Highly recommended. :)

Liz Smith Rice

Great wines, food is decent, and it was fun having live music!

Mike Walker

Waited 15 min. In long line just to order food and drinks. Got main dish before the bread - had to remind the of the bread. Got 2/3 main dishes, waited 10 min for 3rd. We had to turn on the outdoor heater and help our neighbor turn on his. Meal did were not of even Olive Garden quality. And with little to no service they had the nerve to ask for a tip.

Sierra Warren

Calling all my garlic bread lovers and sangria girlies. With amazing views of the sunset and afternoon breeze on a warm sunny day, it’s so relaxing and tranquil. Love spending special days up here.

Scott Husted

Fantastic atmosphere, great food,

Steve B.

Real Italian dishes, great pizza selections, Gerry and family are great hosts! Tuscan sunsets in highland valley

Ashleigh Fairfax

Gorgeous venue. There is a lot of space and I can see why people choose this winery as their special event venue. They are kid friendly, dog friendly, and large group friendly. Came here on a Saturday afternoon as a party of 2. I had made a reservation online, but it wasn't necessary. There were still tons of tables available.Cordiano didn't earn 5 stars because...- I feel like they should have a build your own flight option in addition to the preselected ones (white, red and a mix option). I did the mixed flight option which had 2 whites and 3 reds. My mom did all whites. A lot of the wines, the reds specifically, tasted VERY similar. Felt like I was drinking the same red wine three times in a row within the same flight. I think they did a better job with curating my mom's white flight- The charcuterie board was really disappointing. I could have curated something better at home with minimal effort. Only 2 types of cheese (which were quite similar), bruschetta and 2 types of salami. No fruit, no jam, no nuts. Not much variety at all. I looked at pictures from past reviews, and it seems like the quality and quantity of the charcuterie boards have gone down over the last few years.- The bathrooms were hit or miss. They could stand to be tended to more frequently, especially given the amount of customers they have. I think clean bathrooms is especially important if the employees are using those same bathrooms and handling food/beverages.Overall, I probably wouldn't go back only because there are so many other wineries to check out in the area and I felt this one missed the mark. I still think it's a nice place to visit, especially for the views.Pro tip: If it's a chillier day, bring a blanket because it can get a bit breezy, even with the heat lamps they have on the patio. I keep one in my car at all times and it definitely came in handy!

Windy W.

Wonderful wine, great food and beautiful atmosphere. I would highly recommend. I bought wine to bring home and enjoyed it later.

BJ B.

This was a very frustrating experience. I brought my family here WITH reservations. They said the restaurant was full so they put us in a building up the hill. There was literally no decor, it was noisy, piles of boxes and paper plates and plastic utensils on the table. I felt like we were in a warehouse. I think it actually was. To get food or wine you have to go down to the restaurant, stand in line and then bring your wine back to your table. If you want food, you go down the hill, order it and get a number for them to deliver it. By the time they bring it up the hill, it would be cold. We went back to the hostess and asked to be seated in the main restaurant. Room became available, but it was so noisy, and I was already annoyed, so we finished our wine, left and went to a different restaurant. I can't believe anyone would eat a meal in a warehouse. I was insulted.

Cyndi L.

The view here is unmatched. Food was also very good. Service is excellent too! We had a great time.

Jamie S.

Did a day of winery hopping and was intrigued to come here because they had a food menu. I haven't been to many wineries which do. The food was pretty good. We got pizza and pasta. The wine on the other hand underwhelming unfortunately. Our bad that we didn't ask for a taste prior to purchase. This establishment has an Italian type theme going. I'd say if you need a bite stop.

Evan Bryan

It was a really breezy, wet, and cold day, but the winery was beautiful, and the colors were highly and wonderfully contrasted out in the fields, mountains, and meadows below. The heat lamps were on, the service was quick, and the food was delicious! It was a wonderful time and place to enjoy many many old friends at one of their birthday parties!

Natasha J.

My friends and I genuinely enjoyed our day here. My family and I have been going regularly for Mother's Day celebrations. Very happy to bring friends who will be able to enjoy celebrations with their own families! Delicious food, excellent service and the views really are breathtaking. The vineyard and family feel is everything!

Emma B.

The food was amazing, we did toasted ravioli and a meat and cheese platter. Both arrived so quickly and were amazing! I didn't care for the wines as much as other places nearby, but I'm not a wine aficionado by any means. The food and service made up for it. I loved that the tasters came with a free glass. The views and overall ambiance was amazing! Great place for small gatherings or big celebrations.

Miriam G.

What a gorgeous place! Everything is *almost* perfect. The view is absolutely stunning. We were lucky to get a table right on the edge so no one blocked our view. We were given disposable plates and 2 sets of utensils rolled up in a napkin as well as the menu. I think it is important to note, this place is a winery first and a restaurant second. The reviews that comment on not having a wait staff- I think they forget that this is not like a restaurant experience. Yes, you do need to go to put in an order. But they will bring your food to your table. We started of with the caprese which was phenomenal. At no point did I ever think I could or want to make an entire meal of caprese but they proved to me that I never had good caprese to begin with. While I was debating getting full from those gorgeous tomatoes, our pizza showed up. We ordered the black truffle pizza. That fragrance was everything. My attention was stolen for the caprese and I started to salivate from how good the pizza looked. As for the taste- wow! I was stuffed and yet, couldn't stop eating. It was at this point that I realized that I will not be ordering a dessert. My husband had the mixed wine flight which he enjoyed. This is coming from a guy who doesn't usually like wine so that is a huge compliment. When we were ready to go, we went to close our tab. This is where this great experience took a dive. We stood and stood and stood some more. Probably 20 minutes give or take of waiting to close a tab. There was a huge line and only two people on the registers. The female cashier was ringing people fairly quickly. The male, was chit chatting with the same couple the entire time we were waiting and after we signed, he was still talking to the same couple. Overall impression: absolutely loved this place and would love to come back. Could the experience be elevated? Absolutely! However, it works the way it is. I just hope they add more staff/ cashiers because there is no reason to wait that long to sign a bill.

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