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
Georgie M.
Finding a great Wine Bar, where the wines are the focus and star of the show, can be somewhat exhausting. And after you find one, you sort of want to keep it to yourself, as your little secret. That is a nice summary of my feelings of Village Vino. Five Stars, but Shhhh! Don't come here, you won't like it. LOL The four of us stopped here one evening for something lite, and to taste some great wines. The beauty of Village Vino is their "Half Glass" pours. It's sort of like a mini-tasting. Nice. We were drinking whites and I have attached their two-sided Menu (photo). The service was relaxed, but not indifferent. Our server Lillian was on top of things and never lost track of us. We shared a Formage & Charcuterie board, Brie Flatbread, along with delicious sourdough breads, a bowl of assorted Olives and some Country Pâte. Everything was tasty and we had no leftovers. I particularly enjoyed a half bottle of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, an old favorite from the Rhône Valley, which is nothing like the Napa stuff btw. They have a ton of wine along the walls to choose from see photos. It makes for a great relaxing atmosphere, almost clubby and certainly fun. Our tab came to $144.50 before taxes and gratuities. We will absolutely be back on our next SD visit. But like I said, don't tell too many of your friends. Shhh! Village Vino is located on the Kensington side of Adams.
H B.
Great service and delicious light bites. Very generous with their wine tastings and pours. A neighborhood favorite. Suggestion:bring back happy hour!
Van L.
This was my second visit to this lovely neighborhood wine bar. My friend and I shared a bottle of Merlot blend from France and the cheese and charcuterie plate. They have a small indoor seating area and some tables outside. It was a quiet Tuesday evening but everything we had was great and the servers are very sweet. We sat outside in the SoCal "cold" with the heat lamp on. Would definitely recommend a visit to Kensington to check this place out.
Christine A.
Loved it! We were looking for a place relatively close to snapdragon stadium. Wine and a charcuterie board sounded nice. This place did not disappoint. Lovely and attentive staff. The environment is great. We elected to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. It is located in Kensington and is very clean. Lots of people to watch as they walk by (bonus they usually have their dogs with them!) Wine and charcuterie and cheese board were great! Loved it!
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
Marco L.
Such a hole in the wall spot with amazing apps and a lot of variety of wine to choose from, Sylise was was amazing as a server with the best recommendation for the wine and was really attentive when we came in. Definitely coming back for more wine and might even join the club because it sounds like an unbeatable deal.
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.
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.
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
Finding a great Wine Bar, where the wines are the focus and star of the show, can be somewhat exhausting. And after you find one, you sort of want to keep it to yourself, as your little secret. That is a nice summary of my feelings of Village Vino. Five Stars, but Shhhh! Don't come here, you won't like it. LOL The four of us stopped here one evening for something lite, and to taste some great wines. The beauty of Village Vino is their "Half Glass" pours. It's sort of like a mini-tasting. Nice. We were drinking whites and I have attached their two-sided Menu (photo). The service was relaxed, but not indifferent. Our server Lillian was on top of things and never lost track of us. We shared a Formage & Charcuterie board, Brie Flatbread, along with delicious sourdough breads, a bowl of assorted Olives and some Country Pâte. Everything was tasty and we had no leftovers. I particularly enjoyed a half bottle of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, an old favorite from the Rhône Valley, which is nothing like the Napa stuff btw. They have a ton of wine along the walls to choose from see photos. It makes for a great relaxing atmosphere, almost clubby and certainly fun. Our tab came to $144.50 before taxes and gratuities. We will absolutely be back on our next SD visit. But like I said, don't tell too many of your friends. Shhh! Village Vino is located on the Kensington side of Adams.
Great service and delicious light bites. Very generous with their wine tastings and pours. A neighborhood favorite. Suggestion:bring back happy hour!
This was my second visit to this lovely neighborhood wine bar. My friend and I shared a bottle of Merlot blend from France and the cheese and charcuterie plate. They have a small indoor seating area and some tables outside. It was a quiet Tuesday evening but everything we had was great and the servers are very sweet. We sat outside in the SoCal "cold" with the heat lamp on. Would definitely recommend a visit to Kensington to check this place out.
Loved it! We were looking for a place relatively close to snapdragon stadium. Wine and a charcuterie board sounded nice. This place did not disappoint. Lovely and attentive staff. The environment is great. We elected to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. It is located in Kensington and is very clean. Lots of people to watch as they walk by (bonus they usually have their dogs with them!) Wine and charcuterie and cheese board were great! Loved it!
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
Such a hole in the wall spot with amazing apps and a lot of variety of wine to choose from, Sylise was was amazing as a server with the best recommendation for the wine and was really attentive when we came in. Definitely coming back for more wine and might even join the club because it sounds like an unbeatable deal.
"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.
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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.