Listen, if I were a mouse with a credit card and refined taste, I would absolutely blow my tiny rodent salary at Lolita’s Wine Market every single weekend. This place is cheese-and-meat heaven, and frankly, it should be illegal to have this much flavor under one roof.
First of all, let’s talk boards. You think you're going in for a cute date night, next thing you know you’re six cheeses deep into The Lola Board wondering if you should text your ex just to show them what they’re missing. (Spoiler: don’t. Just order more prosciutto.)
We went full send with the Gambas al Ajillo and Paella, and let me tell you, I blacked out from joy somewhere between “jumbo shrimp” and “chimichurri.” I came back to consciousness with a spoonful of Fire + Ice ceviche, which sounds like a Game of Thrones spin-off, but instead, it’s ahi tuna with lychee, jalapeño, and a granita that slapped me across the soul.
The dates (not your Hinge match, the edible kind) were stuffed with chorizo and gorgonzola, and I’m still emotionally recovering. Sweet, spicy, creamy, and possibly magical. If Cupid made tapas, this would be it.
Need to feel fancy? Order the Delice de Bourgogne triple cream and say it loudly so the whole patio knows you have impeccable taste and probably own a cheese knife set. Then hit ‘em with a duck mousse port wine pâté chaser because life’s short and pâté is a flex.
Wine? Yes, obviously. Pair it with everything. Pair it with your thoughts. Pair it with that internal voice that says, “Get the pineapple-date chutney too.” (Spoiler: It’s right.)
Pro tip: Don’t skip the spreads. The whipped feta and ricotta were so divine I briefly considered smearing them directly on my face. They come with ciabatta, but I could’ve eaten them with a flip-flop and still been thrilled.
In short, Lolita’s isn’t just a wine bar—it’s a lifestyle. It’s where cheese dreams go to be fulfilled, and where even the dates (again, the food kind) are stuffed with ambition. If you’re not here by sundown with a glass in hand and a beet carpaccio in your mouth, wyd???
I’d give it 6 stars if I could. One for each cheese-induced tear of joy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor VanNostrand
Lolita’s wine market recently catered my welcome dinner for my wedding and it was absolutely incredible. Food was as beautiful as it was tasty, and their attention to detail is amazing. The staff is also incredibly kind and accommodating, highly recommend them!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Drake
My friends and I have been going here for years and always enjoying wine and charcuterie. We finally decided to order some entrees and were blown away! The best girls night out spot in St Pete!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel R5
This wine and tapas restaurant is worth a visit, everything is very well curated and delicious.
We sat outside where tables were plenty, they were much busier inside.
Service was outstanding! So friendly and knowledgeable.
Food was very yummy, featuring unique interpretations of dishes by the chef in a new and fresh way. Also also delicious which is most important.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam Gibbons
Everything was delicious, Roland is an absolute gem of a human being with an incredible acumen for food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elsa Nazario
This is one of our favorite places in St Pete. Starting with Rolando who is one of the best servers we have ever met, he knows wines and food so well. Ambiance is fantastic and the food, tapas and charcuterie boards are the best in the Bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryce Hudson
So this is a pseudo Lolita's review. It's one of our favorite restraunts ever in St. Petersburg. We saw that they were doing the food for one of the tables at WUSF's Longest Table. 5 courses with wine and champagne pairings.
It was exquisite!! The courses were so flavorful and innovative We were floored! We asked if they were a foreshadowing of what was to come at the restraunt and they just smiled and gave my husband and I a hug!
The restraunt is a wonderful experience. We recommend the short ribs and the dates!
Parking: Located in the Morean Center for Clay with free parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Fire & Ice Ceviche, Charcuterie Board, Italian Board, Stuffed Dates, Goat Cheese
Christine Walker
We had a great dinner at Lolita’s in St. Pete! The seafood paella was amazing—so flavorful and packed with perfectly cooked shrimp and mussels. The beef short ribs were super tender and rich, definitely a must-try if you’re into comfort food.
Big shoutout to Roland, who took awesome care of us all night. Super friendly and on top of everything without being overbearing. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary O'Hara
Really enjoyed our evening. Intimate indoor reservations (make reservations) but more ample outdoor seating in a lovely setting- unfortunately all are time seats. Food is excellent- including a marvelous board. Recommend it!
Parking: Try it out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Italian Board, Brazilian Paella
Toni Thompson
JACK offered expertise about the Foods and wines on this exquisite menu. We loved the subtle honey lavender whipped ricotta. And a delightful ceviche enhanced with passion fruit. The charcuterie board. the Italisn board came with marinares olives, gran oadana, taliggio, capicola, prossuitto, and several unique crackers topped with a fig sweet so good that we asked for more fig. We tried several glasses of wine and our favorite was the South African Chardonney. Great venue with wheel chair entry through the morean Art Center for indoor seating. Outdoor seating is accessible on a gravel surface. Open parking for all with no need to mark wheelchair spaces. Excellent service and fare. We loved the relaxing vibe here
Dietary restrictions: Ask about gluten free and dairy free options
Parking: Open parking. No need to mark van accessible spaces
Wheelchair accessibility: Outdoor seating accessible. Indoor seating and accessible restrooms with adequate space accessible through Clay Centre
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Italian Board
Lolita’s Wine Market in St. Pete is the perfect spot for a memorable date night or a fun girls’ night out. I visited for my birthday with a few friends, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish.
The service was absolutely impeccable — our server went above and beyond to make us feel special. The sommelier did an amazing job guiding us to a wine that perfectly matched what we were in the mood for. As a thoughtful touch, instead of a traditional birthday dessert, they surprised me with a complimentary wine glass, which felt so personal and memorable.
The food was equally impressive — the short rib mac and cheese was rich, flavorful, and absolutely spectacular.
I can’t wait to return and would highly recommend Lolita’s for anyone looking for a cozy, welcoming spot with incredible food and thoughtful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Short Rib Ropa Vieja, Goat Cheese, Tres Leches Cake
Josh Evans
This review is LONG overdue. My partner and I have been loyal Lolita's customers for several years (5 or more?). We have followed them from their old location to their new location. Every single time has been nothing less than superb. We take every out-of-town guest here and often celebrate special occasions here. It is no wonder they have won/been nominated for so many awards. Our favorite server, Roland, treats us like his best friends every time. This is our absolute favorite place in the Tampa Bay area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Campos
Great wine, delicious charcuterie, and fantastic service! Roland and Nicole made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Falconer
We had fantastic food and wonderful service with Jack tonight. Everything we ate was fabulous and I had some of the most delicious wine I have had as well! We loved the whipped feta, pear salad, short rib and mushroom risotto. Every single dish was amazingly flavorful. It would be hard to pick our favorite The atmosphere is charming and they have fabulous outdoor seating space. I can’t wait to come again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cody Eicher
We ordered a signature board that did not come with all items listed on the menu. When I brought this up to the waitress and showed her the menu, we were told that it was "an old menu" and they would not honor those items without an upcharge. This was our first time trying Lolita's and we will not be back. It seems so silly to lose a customer because you don't want to honor your own menu.
“Charcuterie? More like Char-cu-dreamy.”
Listen, if I were a mouse with a credit card and refined taste, I would absolutely blow my tiny rodent salary at Lolita’s Wine Market every single weekend. This place is cheese-and-meat heaven, and frankly, it should be illegal to have this much flavor under one roof.
First of all, let’s talk boards. You think you're going in for a cute date night, next thing you know you’re six cheeses deep into The Lola Board wondering if you should text your ex just to show them what they’re missing. (Spoiler: don’t. Just order more prosciutto.)
We went full send with the Gambas al Ajillo and Paella, and let me tell you, I blacked out from joy somewhere between “jumbo shrimp” and “chimichurri.” I came back to consciousness with a spoonful of Fire + Ice ceviche, which sounds like a Game of Thrones spin-off, but instead, it’s ahi tuna with lychee, jalapeño, and a granita that slapped me across the soul.
The dates (not your Hinge match, the edible kind) were stuffed with chorizo and gorgonzola, and I’m still emotionally recovering. Sweet, spicy, creamy, and possibly magical. If Cupid made tapas, this would be it.
Need to feel fancy? Order the Delice de Bourgogne triple cream and say it loudly so the whole patio knows you have impeccable taste and probably own a cheese knife set. Then hit ‘em with a duck mousse port wine pâté chaser because life’s short and pâté is a flex.
Wine? Yes, obviously. Pair it with everything. Pair it with your thoughts. Pair it with that internal voice that says, “Get the pineapple-date chutney too.” (Spoiler: It’s right.)
Pro tip: Don’t skip the spreads. The whipped feta and ricotta were so divine I briefly considered smearing them directly on my face. They come with ciabatta, but I could’ve eaten them with a flip-flop and still been thrilled.
In short, Lolita’s isn’t just a wine bar—it’s a lifestyle. It’s where cheese dreams go to be fulfilled, and where even the dates (again, the food kind) are stuffed with ambition. If you’re not here by sundown with a glass in hand and a beet carpaccio in your mouth, wyd???
I’d give it 6 stars if I could. One for each cheese-induced tear of joy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lolita’s wine market recently catered my welcome dinner for my wedding and it was absolutely incredible. Food was as beautiful as it was tasty, and their attention to detail is amazing. The staff is also incredibly kind and accommodating, highly recommend them!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friends and I have been going here for years and always enjoying wine and charcuterie. We finally decided to order some entrees and were blown away! The best girls night out spot in St Pete!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This wine and tapas restaurant is worth a visit, everything is very well curated and delicious.
We sat outside where tables were plenty, they were much busier inside.
Service was outstanding! So friendly and knowledgeable.
Food was very yummy, featuring unique interpretations of dishes by the chef in a new and fresh way. Also also delicious which is most important.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was delicious, Roland is an absolute gem of a human being with an incredible acumen for food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of our favorite places in St Pete. Starting with Rolando who is one of the best servers we have ever met, he knows wines and food so well. Ambiance is fantastic and the food, tapas and charcuterie boards are the best in the Bay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So this is a pseudo Lolita's review. It's one of our favorite restraunts ever in St. Petersburg. We saw that they were doing the food for one of the tables at WUSF's Longest Table. 5 courses with wine and champagne pairings.
It was exquisite!! The courses were so flavorful and innovative We were floored! We asked if they were a foreshadowing of what was to come at the restraunt and they just smiled and gave my husband and I a hug!
The restraunt is a wonderful experience. We recommend the short ribs and the dates!
Parking: Located in the Morean Center for Clay with free parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Fire & Ice Ceviche, Charcuterie Board, Italian Board, Stuffed Dates, Goat Cheese
We had a great dinner at Lolita’s in St. Pete! The seafood paella was amazing—so flavorful and packed with perfectly cooked shrimp and mussels. The beef short ribs were super tender and rich, definitely a must-try if you’re into comfort food.
Big shoutout to Roland, who took awesome care of us all night. Super friendly and on top of everything without being overbearing. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed our evening. Intimate indoor reservations (make reservations) but more ample outdoor seating in a lovely setting- unfortunately all are time seats. Food is excellent- including a marvelous board. Recommend it!
Parking: Try it out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Italian Board, Brazilian Paella
JACK offered expertise about the Foods and wines on this exquisite menu. We loved the subtle honey lavender whipped ricotta. And a delightful ceviche enhanced with passion fruit. The charcuterie board. the Italisn board came with marinares olives, gran oadana, taliggio, capicola, prossuitto, and several unique crackers topped with a fig sweet so good that we asked for more fig.
We tried several glasses of wine and our favorite was the South African Chardonney.
Great venue with wheel chair entry through the morean Art Center for indoor seating. Outdoor seating is accessible on a gravel surface.
Open parking for all with no need to mark wheelchair spaces.
Excellent service and fare.
We loved the relaxing vibe here
Dietary restrictions: Ask about gluten free and dairy free options
Parking: Open parking. No need to mark van accessible spaces
Wheelchair accessibility: Outdoor seating accessible. Indoor seating and accessible restrooms with adequate space accessible through Clay Centre
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Italian Board
Restaurantji Recommends
Lolita’s Wine Market in St. Pete is the perfect spot for a memorable date night or a fun girls’ night out. I visited for my birthday with a few friends, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish.
The service was absolutely impeccable — our server went above and beyond to make us feel special. The sommelier did an amazing job guiding us to a wine that perfectly matched what we were in the mood for. As a thoughtful touch, instead of a traditional birthday dessert, they surprised me with a complimentary wine glass, which felt so personal and memorable.
The food was equally impressive — the short rib mac and cheese was rich, flavorful, and absolutely spectacular.
I can’t wait to return and would highly recommend Lolita’s for anyone looking for a cozy, welcoming spot with incredible food and thoughtful service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Short Rib Ropa Vieja, Goat Cheese, Tres Leches Cake
This review is LONG overdue. My partner and I have been loyal Lolita's customers for several years (5 or more?). We have followed them from their old location to their new location. Every single time has been nothing less than superb. We take every out-of-town guest here and often celebrate special occasions here. It is no wonder they have won/been nominated for so many awards. Our favorite server, Roland, treats us like his best friends every time. This is our absolute favorite place in the Tampa Bay area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great wine, delicious charcuterie, and fantastic service! Roland and Nicole made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had fantastic food and wonderful service with Jack tonight. Everything we ate was fabulous and I had some of the most delicious wine I have had as well! We loved the whipped feta, pear salad, short rib and mushroom risotto. Every single dish was amazingly flavorful. It would be hard to pick our favorite The atmosphere is charming and they have fabulous outdoor seating space. I can’t wait to come again soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered a signature board that did not come with all items listed on the menu. When I brought this up to the waitress and showed her the menu, we were told that it was "an old menu" and they would not honor those items without an upcharge. This was our first time trying Lolita's and we will not be back. It seems so silly to lose a customer because you don't want to honor your own menu.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
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