6 Best Wineries near Cleveland Heights

“Beautiful venue, lovely owner, and a very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.“

“This was a most enchanting evening. The service and atmosphere were very welcoming. Entree and dessert were melt in your mouth delicious. Most creative find in this area.“

“This is BY FAR my favorite place to purchase wine in the city. It’s conveniently located on Mayfield & Green. The owner is fantastic and so patient. She hand crafts and bottles them as well. The vibe is unmatched and the conversations are amazing. My favorite is the Cabernet but I’ve also bought the Riesling, Blackberry Merlot, Moscato, etc. and they are ALL fantastic. I even Door Dashed them and it’s been great! Can’t wait toGet more this weekend.“

“Learning a lot about wine, hanging with great people.“

“Truly a Cleveland gem, Vino Veritas Cellars has events going on whether it be live music, food trucks, goat yoga, or when I was there, Sip and Paint! The owner brings so much life to his corner lot; providing a space for small businesses, rescuing animals, and providing a private getaway for those on the west side! The owner is a family man who has decided to graciously share his love of wine (you have to try the Sicilian Stallion!) and love of animals with the community. Located in the back is a sanctuary where you can watch chickens, goats, pigs, and bunnies while the ducks swim on the pond. In the evening there are picnic tables which have string lights overhead which create a beautiful ambiance as you sip your wine and converse with friends. Can’t relax? There are yard games located at the front and a friendly cat and dog who will keep you company as you walk the property! Such a lovely business through and through.“

“While I’ve heard many speak of “The Standard” in Collinwood, I had never made it there until Thursday, when my “foodie” daughter, (@thingsivebeeneating), planned my surprise birthday dinner there for our big family.
The ambiance was so relaxing- dimly lit, sheers gently flowing between tables, a long beautiful bar, an open kitchen, and an outdoor garden patio area that truly felt like an oasis- you might forget you were in CLE on the eve of Halloween. It was lush, vibrant, and warm. The music that was piped throughout the restaurant, vacillated between “La Vie en Rose” and Frank’s “I Did It My Way”…truly transported you to a fine dining establishment in Paris. We were seated in front of the open kitchen. I don’t always enjoy this view, but the people in this kitchen seemed relaxed and happy to be there! While cooking, they seemed to have a camaraderie going- lots of smiles, and zero sense of being harried. (I noticed when a couple came in for dinner on the later side toward kitchen- closing, the staff there visually appeared welcoming nonetheless.)
Our group shared several bottles of wine, tried the innovative cocktails, and also the old tried and trues. We loved our server, Nicole. She was knowledgeable, welcoming, and fun! She quickly delivered the complimentary, freshly baked rolls with a trio of tapenade, olives, and oil/balsamic. My daughter warned us to come hungry, as we’d be wanting to try several apps. We had frog’s legs, crab croquettes, tuna tartare, French onion gratiné, beet carpaccio, and escargot. Other seldom seen items such as quail, foie gras, bone marrow, Moroccan lamb sausages, etc. were also available. We took SO long to decide on our entrees- they ALL sounded magical. We had aromatic, Fez chicken (complete with tagine) served with Moroccan couscous, Dover sole, pistachio encrusted rack of lamb, Chef/Owner Said’s bountiful paella, 24-hour braised short rib, and an epic “bowl” of pasta bolognese. My daughter prearranged a brought in cake, so we didn’t try the desserts, but Said amped our finale with a round of fancy nut-and-chocolate-encrusted coffee concocted liqueur shots! (Insert chef’s kiss!) This dinner celebration was nothing less than over the top! We had a fantastic evening! It almost (but not quite) makes me anxious to age, just to celebrate there again!“