50 Best Wine Bars near Kirkland

“Just great people working here and show up! The regulars have been coming here for years! stop by and have a blast! I've been coming here for a very long time. just not on a regular basis!“

“Macarons are a favorite food of mine. I’ve tried many macarons from many places. Those other macarons do not hold a candle to Lady Yum’s. Their macarons are actually on my top 10 list of favorite foods of all time. They make my soul happy. My husband picks me up some every time he travels to Seattle and although I miss him when he travels…I’m also kinda happy when he goes because he gets me treats from there.“

“Lovely little spot with a very nice owner who knows her stuff. I'm not a bubbles guy but I wanted to check it out and really enjoyed it. Highly recommend!“

“Great service and very good food. Lovely outdoor patio.“

“There are places in this world that find you rather than the other way around. I have sat in the grand dining rooms of Florence. I have lingered over Barolo in the hill towns of Piedmont. I have smoked aged Cubans on terraces overlooking the Adriatic while the sun took its time disappearing. I know what the real thing feels like.

And yet here I was, a man who has circled this particular block in Kirkland a thousand times behind the wheel of something fast, never once stopping. Downtown Kirkland has a reputation among those of us who know it well. Restaurants arrive with great fanfare, burn bright for a season, and vanish like smoke from a cigar you wish you had savored more slowly. I had written this neighborhood off without ever giving Rimini the courtesy of a glance.

Then one evening, alone, family abroad, I found myself searching for something worth dressing for. Waze delivered me, almost conspiratorially, to a door I had passed in ignorance more times than I care to admit. Fifty feet from my cigar lounge. Walking distance from my favorite Mexican table. There it was. Waiting.

I walked in and the room rearranged something inside me.

The staff moves through the dining room speaking Italian with the easy confidence of people who were born into it. The beautiful ones condescend to English when necessary and do so graciously. The candles are not decorative. The wine list is not a gesture. It is a serious document assembled by someone who has actually been to the vineyards, who understands that a great Italian meal is not complete without a bottle that has its own story to tell.

It took me immediately back to Firenze and Crossroads in their prime, twenty years ago, before success made them comfortable and comfort made them ordinary. Rimini carries that same electricity. That same sense that you are somewhere that matters, that the kitchen takes it personally, that the room itself has ambition.

I dined solo and felt like a king.

This is not a restaurant for the timid or the indifferent. This is a room built for people who have tasted life at its most generous and still lean forward when the next glass arrives. Brothers and sisters, I have been around this world more than once. I know the real thing when it sits across from me.

Rimini is the real thing. Do not make the mistake I made. Walk through that door.“

“My girls took me to Cafe Veloce for my birthday and it was amazing! Service was great and the food was superb. I had the Dungeons pasta, yummy!!! It was my first time dinning at Cafe Veloce and will not be my last. Highly recommended.“

“Very Yummy!!! so many wonderful flavors to choose from.“

“An exceptional wine bar. A very intentional space created for intimate conversations and connections to be made. I went here with my friend for her birthday and it was such a relaxing and fun environment. You’ll have to look at the menu board, but if you don’t know what to drink, ask! They are so well-verse in their menu selection and have great recommendations. We had a true girl dinner, a full charcuterie board with glasses of red wine. Everyone, including the patrons, are so nice! You can definitely start a conversation at the bar counter and make a new friend. The owner, David, has created such an incredible space attracting such genuine people and will offer you life advice if you want it or just amazing cheese recommendations. You won’t regret coming here!“

“I am blown away by how good this place is. Not even exaggerating, best Italian food in Seattle.

The spinach cannelloni they had tonight was an absolute dream. I am BEGGING them to make this permanent on the menu. I’m going to be craving it.“

“We look forward to a return to normal so we can enjoy this place more!“

“Terrific wine bar. Didn’t try the food though the wine was delicious and so I have no doubt the food would be too - came back here 2 nights in a row because I wanted to try some other wines in the menu. The owners also stayed and kindly chatted with me while I finished my wine after closing which was greatly appreciated. Will definitely return on my next visit!“

“What a gem this place is. Such a cozy spot, with super friendly and helpful staff, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a pretty extensive food menu as well (the cheese plate was to die for). It's awesome to be able to learn about and support the wineries they showcase. Places like this are why I feel so grateful to live in Seattle.“

“Great service and great food! Stopped by for oysters and ar drinks and was not dissapointed! Small spot but you can find a spot later at night before they close. The sides they use for oysters were spot on and unique. Will definitely be coming back“

“Young crowd. Very popular place. Noisy. We stood out with our white hair, but were treated so nicely we felt quite at home. The idea seems to be that you drink a lot and eat a little. But it's possible to eat a lot and drink a little. We split a salad. My husband had a Mac n cheese, and I had a brisket ragout. We then split the posset dessert. I had a glass of wine and my husband had a non-alcoholic beer. All of the food was delicious, and so was my wine. The bill (including tax but not tip) came to $115. Recommend!“

“We LOVE McQueen!!! Fantastic bubbles, awesome atmosphere and super knowledegable!! Thanks for always giving us the BEST time, see you this Saturday!!!“

“Valentina’s is my favorite wine bar. The atmosphere is so chic and the music playlist is always spot on it sets the best mood the second you walk in.
They have an incredible variety of wines to choose from but what truly makes this place special is the owner, Valentina. She is incredibly sweet and goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience.
An absolute 10/10 hidden gem.“

“Great wine bar pouring Alexandria Nicole Cellars wines from Horses Heaven Hills AVA!“

“Evelyn seated us by the fireplace. She was extremely attentive and engaging. She repeatedly returned to our table to fill our glasses and touch back on conversations. We had a warm and welcoming experience. I did not rate food as we just did a wine tasting this time.“

“An absolute gem in Seattle. Ben treated us like family. Extensive wine list of amazing area wines and a fantastic menu of snacks to accompany the wines. Great value and a relaxed atmosphere. A must do!!!!“

“amazing views, even more amazing food! stayed warm and toasty with ceiling heaters, and torches. did I say the food was amazing? it was!!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️“

“BFV is a fun place. The wine is good, and the waiters know what they are doing. What’s not to like? 😀“

“For years we’ve said all Perrinville was missing was a nice little tasting room, and we’re SO happy Elsom stepped up to the plate.

I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening yesterday with my beautiful (9 months pregnant) fiancée and my mother. We were immediately welcomed with pours of the 2023 Albariño and the Rosé, and the staff went out of their way to walk us through their non-alcoholic and snack options for my fiancée. That kind of attentiveness set the tone for the whole visit.

The Albariño had the perfect summertime lightness with just the right note of tartness, smooth with a little bite. The Rosé was right there with it.
Since we live a 10-minute walk away and plan on being regulars, we skipped the agonizing-over-the-menu phase and just ordered the first three bites: the mixed nuts, the salmon bites and the cucumber mango salad. We also got to try the truffle popcorn and finished with the lemon cake. (Apologies in advance if I butcher the names, forgot to snap a pic of the menu.)

Everything is prepared with such care and attention to balance that someone with a trained palate will absolutely notice, but even the most casual eater will want to finish every last crumb.

A quick sidenote on truffle: it feels like every place slaps it on fries or popcorn now, and usually so heavy-handed that it bulldozes everything else on the plate. Honestly, I’ve gotten a little tired of it. So I want to be clear, Elsom’s popcorn with truffle salt is perfect. The truffle is a whisper, not a shout, exactly how it’s supposed to be used. It’s dusted with a sharp white cheese powder that makes finger-licking impossible to resist. The ladies got mad at me because I demolished most of the basket. Worth it.

The mixed nuts (I think maple, rosemary and cayenne?) were awesome. Rosemary is another ingredient I usually avoid because it tends to bulldoze a dish. Not here. The nuts came out warm, the cayenne made these little cameo appearances between bites, and a sip of wine washed it all down beautifully. We’ll be ordering these every visit, and if they ever bag them up to take home, consider us stocked up for life.

The salmon bites were incredible. Salmon, roe and avocado on a crispy little square of rice that was seared on both sides for the perfect textural contrast, finished with pickled red onion and a refreshing thin slice of radish. I was hungry and went one-biter. Lesson learned. Definitely a two-biter next time lol.

The cucumber mango salad was confusing in the best possible way. How do these flavors work together this well? I think I tasted chives? Mint leaves? It shouldn’t compute, but it did. I love when a dish challenges my palate, and this one was a magic trick. I got told to slow down and save some for the rest of the table. Sorry ladies.

The lemon cake was brought out by the owner herself because she felt bad about a slightly longer wait, which honestly we didn’t even notice, we were having too good a time. It was a lovely gesture, and the cake itself was another ode to balance: sweet, light, citrusy and the perfect level of moisture. Gone before I could stop myself. Sorry again ladies.

We are absolutely thrilled to have Elsom in the neighborhood and can’t wait for evening walks down to the tasting room and their future dinners and events.

Service was incredible. The atmosphere was nothing but good vibes. The wine was excellent, and the food was creative without trying too hard to be different, which is the hardest balance of all to pull off.

Welcome to Perrinville. We’re so happy you’re here.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“Fantastic wine selection paired with lovely charcuterie options. Love going there to see Friday evening music, especially when Chris Stevens is playing!“

“What an incredible experience at Browne Family Vineyards Bellevue!

The wines were outstanding, and the whiskey selection was equally impressive—each pour showcasing the quality and craftsmanship the Browne family is known for.

What truly set this place apart, however, was the hospitality. The service was warm, genuine, and refreshingly authentic.
A special thank you to Brendan, who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. His knowledge, recommendations, and friendly personality added so much to the experience and made the evening feel personal rather than transactional.
It’s rare to find a place that combines exceptional wine and whiskey with such sincere and memorable service.
We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bellevue.“

“So much fun and so knowledgeable! You can get a Champagne flight, a sparking wine flight, and or a wine flight. The champagne and wine was delicious, and I really appreciated the knowledge they shared. The music is also lots of fun and the place is a comfy place to hang out.“

“Loved, loved, LOVED this place! The gentleman and lady that served us were both spectacular and very good and making there rounds between what was a packed room. I really enjoyed getting to converse with both through out our visit. The wine was amazing as we tasted various whites and reds. Not sure what the deal was with puppies being in there with other customers but loved the fur babies too! If your a social butterfly I think you’ll love this atmosphere, so get over to Market Vineyards!“

“I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to taste Washington wine and cozy place.

This place is bit distant from the center of Capitol Hill that it was quiet, which I enjoyed very much.

Me and my company tried flights; tasted 4 different wines. The manager explained every bottle of wine nice and in detail. Overall, it was a great experience.“

“One of the most unique wine bars in Seattle. If you want something different this is the place to go. Phenomenal selection of Italian wines that you could probably only find here.Incredibly knowledgeable staff was incredibly friendly and stepped through every wine they served.Definitely take your wine loving friends here.“

“My partner and I came in for our first ever Magic: The Gathering pre release event (beginner’s night) and had a really fun time! The owner Elijah has curated a super chill vibe and atmosphere, and one that is very welcoming and inclusive. I will definitely be coming back for future events!

Also a great selection of beer and wine!“

“We loved the frozen drinks! The vibe was chill, the staff were welcoming and friendly, and the food was tasty. We will be back!“

“Great food and wine. Wait staff ok.“

“We had an amazing time on our tour and tasting with Michael! It was my first wine tour. His knowledge was fascinating, and we were shipped 2 bottles of compliments of my company, Precoa. Thank you Michael. We will enjoy and share with friends here in Chicago! We will place another order. Blessings.“

“Our wine pourer was epic. She knew all the things. The wine was solid. I will be going back.“

“This restaurant is for the rebels, the rockers, the rule-breakers hankering to order illegal cheese. People who are aren’t afraid of BUTTER, FAT, RICH goodness. No white tablecloths or fussy service will be found here. You are here to eat. And the food is great.“

“Took my parents to dinner at DeLille Restaurant and all 4 of us had a great experience. For starters, the ambience is a cool mix of 'winery' and 'restaurant' and even though the space is large, is was surprisingly easy for the 4 of us to have a conversation without yelling! (Big win with older folks). The service staff was all outstanding and very engaging. The wine was (of course) excellent. The food....was divine!
We ordered several items and shared them all:
Brussel sprouts - we all agreed we would go back just based on those alone!
Caesar salads - perfect dressing
Steak Frites - maybe the best fries ever and the steak was delicious
Beef Tenderloin and Pork Tenderloin entrees- each had perfect sauce (are you seeing a trend? :-) and the accompanying sides were all great too.

100% recommend and we will definitely go back!“

“The best macaroons I have ever tasted #bestofseattle“

“The food is always very good. We come here every time we’re in town to visit our husky at UW. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. A bit pricey.“

“Tried this very special “takeout only omakase sushi box”, Edomae style ( use cured/aged fish, and red vinegar seasoning in rice). The executive chef, chef Ryo, has worked in many renowned restaurant including Michelin star sushi restaurant “Sushi Sho”. Before joining this new restaurant “Ltd Edition Sushi” in capitol hill, he worked side by side with chef Nakazawa-an icon of edomae style in Japan, at both Sushi Sho Tokyo and Sushi Sho Honolulu. The sushi omakase box and kids fish bowl are both very sophisticated, the curing and aging techniques brings out the deep complex flavor of each fish and gives each fish this extra tender texture, the taste profile as such is hard to find here in Seattle. Chef sake flight ( we tried Haneya Junmai Ginjo and Hidakami Junmai today), one is floral and one on the dry side, pair with his sushi very well. Sushi is in a very elegant wooden box and everything you will need for the experience including a separate soy sauce dipping dish is prepared for the guest. This is, truly, a perfect omakase takeout experience. 💕💕😋“

“With out any doubt this is best restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of being at in the world. OMG this place is so well organised. The staff are absolutely brilliant. This place is a special visit for everyone. Book early to avoid disappointment.“

“Great expresso martini! Try 2!“

“I've been going to Amaro for years and it's consistently a solid choice. The ambience is perfect for gathering with friends or a date as it's easy to have a conservation without having to compete with loud music or tables that are too close together. The food prepared is well with quality ingredients and desserts are made in house. If you enjoy the traditional Italian preparation of calamari, this is one of the best renditions I've had outside of Italy. It's a starter, but I've occasionally ordered a double as an entree. Amaro is very accommodating with substitutions. Last night my friend didn't want risotto with her pollo arrosto, so they gave her a vegetable medley instead and it turned out beautifully. For a dinner house of this type, pricing is quite reasonable. The service is attentive and sincere, but often a little disjointed. They serve Caffe Vita, which is my favorite local roaster“

“Been here many times, always fun !!!“

“We were thrilled with everything about this new restaurant. LOVED the food selections, wine was divine and service impeccable. Highly recommend!“

“I was in town for a special event, I haven't been here before and was amazed with every aspect of my experience. our server Charles was utterly fabulous. he was very knowledgeable, thoughtful and prompt. he made it feel like we were old friends. the steaks were perfectly cooked. I am 4 and 1/2 years sober, and to go out and enjoy an exquisite meal and only drink water can be a drag, but you all had an amazing selection of mocktails, my partners and I enjoyed immensely. I took the time to thank Charles for everything and got to meet Justin, letting him know how wonderful everything was. this will definitely be a regular stop anytime I visit.“

“This was a nice place. Probably wouldn't pick it myself, but met some friends here. The food menu was weirdly put together but I got the chowder in a bread bowl, my wife got a burger and fries. Burger and fries was ok nothing special really. My chowder was cold, and our friends chowder was as well, they sent them both back. The drinks were good. If I go back it would probably be just for drinks.“

“Our new go to place. Fantastic pies savory or sweet (the crust is homemade /!; just so flakey) and the wine is yummy too. It’s nice to be able to choice wine, beer or spirits.“

“If you only hit one spot in Seattle: go here. The pelmeni will send you to heaven and the owner is warm and welcoming. Turgenev vibes.“

“Have been wanting to come here for a while and finally came by for a pre-work coffee. The barista made my espresso perfectly and was great to chat with. The vibes in here are spectacular, not too loud, free Wi-Fi, and I love the upstairs seating area!

There weren’t many food options left but I think I just visited too late in the day!

Will definitely be back here very soon.“

“Great food and great service. Our little is already asking to go back. She loved her ceaser salad and Chocolate cookie and said she really liked our waiter, he was funny.“

“The Oklahoma smash burger here was really good. The double was satisfying and there was a nice balance between lacy crispy edges and the juicy patty, although we did find it to be a tad salty. The tater tots were super crispy (very satisfying!) and much better than the fries, which were a little limp, although still well seasoned. Definitely worth a stop, I'll be back!“