Great place to try different wines from all over the world. Service is really good. We belong to the wine club. Really good value. You won’t find these wines at Costco or Trader Joes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Kimberly Diaz
The neighborood spot I never knew I needed. We will definitely come back. We ordered the CHIPS AND DIP*: Potato Chips, Sea Salt, Caviar, Crème Fraiche, Chives, this was chef’s kiss. We also ordered,- “THE DANDY”: Red Sauce, Oiled Cured Tomatoes, Cheese Blend, Calabresse, Crispy Prosciutto and it was delicious.Bl Be sure to leave room for dessert- GOOEY BROWNIE*: Chocolate Chip Brownie, Crème Fraiche Gelato, Butterscotch Sauce,Candied Pecans is to die for!! Enjoy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michelle Polich
Amazing food and wine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Riley
We had the flatbread and the amazing goats cheese bread boat. Service was great and the wine list seems
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jess J.
"You're going to love this spot! We've been coming here for years!" with a warm smile, the woman gracefully slid from her window seat and picked up her bag. We delightfully took her newly-vacated spot and looked at each other with a grin. Score! Between the cozy ambiance, the delightful staff, and the sheer number of bottles in the room, I immediately understood how Village Vino had become her neighborhood favorite.We absolutely loved the wine flight, which was themed around "campfire" and had four generous pours. Each had an entirely unique flavor that kept us intrigued, from a hint of smoke to a taste of cherry, from a delicate whiff of lemon to a flavor of fig jam. Our favorite was the white wine, a bombino blanco that had notes of cantaloupe, Meyer lemon, and a crisp, balanced flavor.We didn't order the appetizers, as we were headed for a group dinner. However, they looked creative and whimsical, with an elevated take on a classic campfire hotdog and a cheddar corn muffin among the offering.Overall, a sweet, if cramped spot for a few excellent wines enjoyed in good company.
Johnny N.
Very disappointing , I've been to many October fests and there are only 5 people wearing Octoberfest costumes.. Octoberfest energy was lacking in every aspect. Music, dancing, socializing.. The venue members were not wearing any costumes to make it more October festival like.. more thought should be put into this to make it exciting! Very boring. I hope they read this to make it more exciting
Woody van Horn
Great wine shop. Friendly staff. Great selection.
Rosie B.
So my boyfriend and I didn't realize that Ponce's was closed on Sunday so we found this place on Yelp. We walked down and in the front door. Nobody acknowledged us so we decided that it must be self service on the seating. We sat and the bartender came out from behind the bar and asked if we had a reservation. We said no and asked if that was a problem. He said he "didn't think so and would check." He walked away and never came back. No water, no menus, no welcome in, no offer of drinks or food. We left. We won't be back. Down the street at Clem's now. They are super nice and have an extensive menu of drinks and Belgium beers. Service matters folks. A simple "welcome in" or "sorry we don't have any tables available due to reservations " would have gone a long way.
Rana R.
Wines, wines, wines! This place is oozing with wine and we loved our time at Village Vino! Definitely make a reservation as the restaurant is pretty small & tends to get packed-especially on a Friday night. Love their selection of wines which I'd say is evenly divided between whites and reds. Their menu is simple, some finger foods, flatbreads, salads and of course charcuterie! I will say though, the price of the charcuterie board we ordered was a little steep [$38]. Came with 3-4 different cuts of small round meats, 4 different kinds of cheese and some veggies & bread. The meats were cut a little too small, the cheese choices were really good & the warm bread was excellent. Minus a star for the flatbread that they forgot to put in for us. Ended up getting it, but after a longg while. I love that you can order a half glass of some of the wines- that way you can sample everything and not commit! Service was pretty good once some one acknowledged us. While it is a small restaurant, I feel like the staff is even smaller. I only saw about 5 employees so the wait times can be long. There are tables outside as well & the place is cutely decorated with wines all over the walls. They also have a wine club, inquire within! Will definitely be back to try out some reds.
Crystal B.
I've had this place on my list for years. I'm glad I finally got the chance to visit. The GM seated us and helped us pick out a bottle of wine. He let us sample a couple of wines before deciding on a bottle. The food was super good. The chevre with pesto was delicious! "The Dandy" flatbread with mushrooms was great as well! The service was A+ - it was such a nice experience overall. Def recommend.
I love this spot! So glad we have a wine bar in Kensington. I love sitting outside here on a nice day enjoying their selection of wine and small bites. Everyone here is super friendly and was so nice to us even when we brought along an anxious puppy to get her use to being out and about in public places. Thank you for your wonderful service!
A R.
Best wine bar in San Diego! We love to come here to discover new wines - the staff is so knowledgeable, plus their unpretentious approach makes learning fun. We also love the food! Our wine night is not complete without the baked chèvre, crab cakes, and a flatbread or two. And I swear there is some kind of magic in the Baja Salad dressing. The big debate at the end of the meal is "how many s'mores should we order to avoid a fight?"
Hang D.
Great selection of wine! We all had the Cabernet franc and loved it, but they ran out! Then we had a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley that we all really liked. The prices for the bottles are not bad. I'd come back for the wine only. We had food and unfortunately it was not worth it. I wish I had taken a picture but we spent almost $40 on a meat and cheeseboard and when it came out my jaw dropped because it was tiny!! 4 types of cheeses, one of which was cheddar, pickles which unfortunately had so much juice that everything on that side of the board tasted like pickles, which I hate. Regardless the 4 of us ate everything and we were still starving so we ordered two flatbreads and crab cakes. None of the food was worth it. As I said, go here only for the wine, you won't be disappointed!
Ellen Bowers
I really enjoyed stopping in to Village Vino! The bartender was very knowledgeable about wine and answered all our questions. The cheese and charcuterie board was tasty, there was truffle salami! Definitely check it out!
Ed B.
This review is long over due. I have been going there For years. The selection of wine is robust and treats tasty and plentiful. Happy hours are fun. Do it
Great place to try different wines from all over the world. Service is really good. We belong to the wine club. Really good value. You won’t find these wines at Costco or Trader Joes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
The neighborood spot I never knew I needed. We will definitely come back. We ordered the CHIPS AND DIP*: Potato Chips, Sea Salt, Caviar, Crème Fraiche, Chives, this was chef’s kiss. We also ordered,- “THE DANDY”: Red Sauce, Oiled Cured Tomatoes, Cheese Blend, Calabresse, Crispy Prosciutto and it was delicious.Bl Be sure to leave room for dessert- GOOEY BROWNIE*: Chocolate Chip Brownie, Crème Fraiche Gelato, Butterscotch Sauce,Candied Pecans is to die for!! Enjoy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amazing food and wine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the flatbread and the amazing goats cheese bread boat. Service was great and the wine list seems
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
"You're going to love this spot! We've been coming here for years!" with a warm smile, the woman gracefully slid from her window seat and picked up her bag. We delightfully took her newly-vacated spot and looked at each other with a grin. Score! Between the cozy ambiance, the delightful staff, and the sheer number of bottles in the room, I immediately understood how Village Vino had become her neighborhood favorite.We absolutely loved the wine flight, which was themed around "campfire" and had four generous pours. Each had an entirely unique flavor that kept us intrigued, from a hint of smoke to a taste of cherry, from a delicate whiff of lemon to a flavor of fig jam. Our favorite was the white wine, a bombino blanco that had notes of cantaloupe, Meyer lemon, and a crisp, balanced flavor.We didn't order the appetizers, as we were headed for a group dinner. However, they looked creative and whimsical, with an elevated take on a classic campfire hotdog and a cheddar corn muffin among the offering.Overall, a sweet, if cramped spot for a few excellent wines enjoyed in good company.
Very disappointing , I've been to many October fests and there are only 5 people wearing Octoberfest costumes.. Octoberfest energy was lacking in every aspect. Music, dancing, socializing.. The venue members were not wearing any costumes to make it more October festival like.. more thought should be put into this to make it exciting! Very boring. I hope they read this to make it more exciting
Great wine shop. Friendly staff. Great selection.
So my boyfriend and I didn't realize that Ponce's was closed on Sunday so we found this place on Yelp. We walked down and in the front door. Nobody acknowledged us so we decided that it must be self service on the seating. We sat and the bartender came out from behind the bar and asked if we had a reservation. We said no and asked if that was a problem. He said he "didn't think so and would check." He walked away and never came back. No water, no menus, no welcome in, no offer of drinks or food. We left. We won't be back. Down the street at Clem's now. They are super nice and have an extensive menu of drinks and Belgium beers. Service matters folks. A simple "welcome in" or "sorry we don't have any tables available due to reservations " would have gone a long way.
Wines, wines, wines! This place is oozing with wine and we loved our time at Village Vino! Definitely make a reservation as the restaurant is pretty small & tends to get packed-especially on a Friday night. Love their selection of wines which I'd say is evenly divided between whites and reds. Their menu is simple, some finger foods, flatbreads, salads and of course charcuterie! I will say though, the price of the charcuterie board we ordered was a little steep [$38]. Came with 3-4 different cuts of small round meats, 4 different kinds of cheese and some veggies & bread. The meats were cut a little too small, the cheese choices were really good & the warm bread was excellent. Minus a star for the flatbread that they forgot to put in for us. Ended up getting it, but after a longg while. I love that you can order a half glass of some of the wines- that way you can sample everything and not commit! Service was pretty good once some one acknowledged us. While it is a small restaurant, I feel like the staff is even smaller. I only saw about 5 employees so the wait times can be long. There are tables outside as well & the place is cutely decorated with wines all over the walls. They also have a wine club, inquire within! Will definitely be back to try out some reds.
I've had this place on my list for years. I'm glad I finally got the chance to visit. The GM seated us and helped us pick out a bottle of wine. He let us sample a couple of wines before deciding on a bottle. The food was super good. The chevre with pesto was delicious! "The Dandy" flatbread with mushrooms was great as well! The service was A+ - it was such a nice experience overall. Def recommend.
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I love this spot! So glad we have a wine bar in Kensington. I love sitting outside here on a nice day enjoying their selection of wine and small bites. Everyone here is super friendly and was so nice to us even when we brought along an anxious puppy to get her use to being out and about in public places. Thank you for your wonderful service!
Best wine bar in San Diego! We love to come here to discover new wines - the staff is so knowledgeable, plus their unpretentious approach makes learning fun. We also love the food! Our wine night is not complete without the baked chèvre, crab cakes, and a flatbread or two. And I swear there is some kind of magic in the Baja Salad dressing. The big debate at the end of the meal is "how many s'mores should we order to avoid a fight?"
Great selection of wine! We all had the Cabernet franc and loved it, but they ran out! Then we had a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley that we all really liked. The prices for the bottles are not bad. I'd come back for the wine only. We had food and unfortunately it was not worth it. I wish I had taken a picture but we spent almost $40 on a meat and cheeseboard and when it came out my jaw dropped because it was tiny!! 4 types of cheeses, one of which was cheddar, pickles which unfortunately had so much juice that everything on that side of the board tasted like pickles, which I hate. Regardless the 4 of us ate everything and we were still starving so we ordered two flatbreads and crab cakes. None of the food was worth it. As I said, go here only for the wine, you won't be disappointed!
I really enjoyed stopping in to Village Vino! The bartender was very knowledgeable about wine and answered all our questions. The cheese and charcuterie board was tasty, there was truffle salami! Definitely check it out!
This review is long over due. I have been going there For years. The selection of wine is robust and treats tasty and plentiful. Happy hours are fun. Do it