We aren’t wine drinkers but this place has some great food. Good select of fish and they have an excellent fillet. Service was great and portions were large. Very nice experience
Donna Oman
Great food and wine! Call for a reservation!
Will Foss
Love the atmosphere, the service is fantastic, and the food and wine are delicious. Huge portions, so come hungry!Good wine selection on the menu, but if you really want great pairings ask the sommelier for her recommendation. She made up a flight of three reds that went amazingly with my pork chop.They also sell wine retail to take home, so you can bring home a bottle of something you enjoyed with dinner.
Janice G.
While in Aiken due to the Master's we discovered this gem of a restaurant. It is small possibly 8 or 10 tables but we enjoyed the best meal we have had in a very long time. Coming from NY and living on Hilton Head for a long time we are used to good restaurants. Solo Vino was fabulous. Their clear love of good food and wine were evident. Our meal was expertly prepared and the sommelier matched wines to our meal. Service was good as well. This restaurant may encourage us to return to Aiken more often .
Spencer V.
The Tiramisu I purchased here one Saturday was wonderful and made from scratch which made it even better, but the service here was anything but. The person whom I saw at the register was a bit snippy with me and when I asked for the menu, she practically showed it in my hand. After I explained to her what I wanted she brought the dessert out to me but without gloves covering her hands or a bag to carry the Tiramisu in. Honestly I was beyond disgusted by this. I actually thought they would have taken health precautions seriously but apparently they dont. I don't think I'll be returning here again anytime soon or at all unless they make some changes here.
Tracey Kaste
The best dining out experience I have had in Aiken since we moved here in September. Delicious food, friendly and great service. Will return soon.
Christine DeStephan Mills
Best dining experience in Aiken, there is no doubt among locals. Food is interesting, well seasoned and delicious... every time!! Booked out 2 months for good reason. Portions are large without compromising quality. Sommelier Christine is fantastic. PS. Only a crummy person leaves a low score for being unable to get a table. Wait for reservations like the rest of us.
Crista Wells
This place is not exactly a 'wine parlor' or 'wine bar', but perhaps a restaurant with wine. After living in wine country and working in wine for years, I was excited to visit my hometowns only wine bar. I checked various press coverage describing their flights and glasses. Unfortunately, we tried twice to visit (on a Tuesday and Wednesday) and were unable to be seated either time despite seats being available in the front in both scenarios. The person at the door wasn't super informative or helpful. There is no mention of requiring a reservation or any notice of an online reservation system on their site.Additionally, while reviewing the 'about', I noticed that the owner Lou claims to be a member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, yet is not listed as one of their members. As a wine professional, I find the wording of his experience eyebrow raising.If you want a glass of wine, just pick up a nice bottle at Harvard's or another wine bar and avoid this place.
Jes W.
Wonderful food and service sand wonderful sommelier!!! So far the best place we've found in Aiken!
Dawne Anderson Chambers
My number 1 favorite Aiken restaurant! The wine options, and tastings are phenomenal. The food is high quality with an ever changing menu. The prices for the quality compared to the area are great! The desserts are always fantastic. Most importantly the staff is second to none! My only complaint is that they run out of the dessert we want by the end of the night, so it’s best to get an earlier reservation.
Fabulous--but We visited with friends for a Holiday dinner. The atmosphere is urban chic but still welcoming. The gentlemen opted for the ribeye, while the women chose the filet. The portions were very generous, the cuts excellent and the preparation spot on . Our only fault food wise was the Caesar salad. The dressing was bland and shaved parmesan would be preferable. Our server, Nick , did an excellent job. He attended to our requests, but didn't hover. The prices are a bit steep, but you feel that your expectations were met.
Brad Rubini
Oh my! We had seven people and everyone was so happy about the service, food and the wine Somalia. Will be back next time in town.
Susan Nicosia
Food was great. Waitress was awesome . We had some great wine? Is the dor sell by the bottle Cottanera Barbazzale ?
Charlie F.
What a wonderful dining experience. We were visiting Aiken and stopped in the Solo Vino Wine Parlor mid day to see if we could make dinner reservations and if they were able to cater to Celiacs. We met Owner/Chef Lou who was welcoming and friendly. He was fully knowledgeable of gluten issues and as everything is made to order he could accommodate any food allergies, so there were no issues. Unfortunately, Lou advised us that the restaurant was booked solid for the next three nights and we were leaving the following morning. The restaurant is small and only has about 10 tables inside the restaurant but they do have four tables outside. Lou provided us the phone number of his son/co-owner Nick who handles the front end of the business and advised us to call him later in the afternoon to see if they could accommodate us outside. We called Nick and he, like his dad, was friendly and accommodating and arranged for us to eat outside around 5:30 PM. It was a beautiful evening in Aiken around 70 degrees on December 2 and eating outside was perfect. We were warmly greeted by Stephanie and seated promptly. Our server was Beverly, another friendly and bubbly personality, who attended us that evening. Beverly is another plus for this business. All I can say about dinner is WOW, WOW, WOW. We both ordered the Steak au Poivre which was a beautiful tenderloin cooked to perfection along with mashed potatoes and asparagus. During our dining, co-owner Nick stopped by twice, once to welcome us and later to check on our food and service. We found they opened a little over two years ago and just months short of Covid hitting. They were able to survive and now seem to be prospering. So happy for them. They also have a large selection of wines available for purchase on the retail side plus wine flights that are available with dinner. The residents of Aiken are so lucky to have this restaurant and how I wish we had something of this level in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. If you plan to visit Aiken, this is a must on your visit and you may want to book a reservation well before your arrival so you can have a truly wonderful dining experience.
Kelli Harrison
The food is delish and their charcuterie board is the best!
We aren’t wine drinkers but this place has some great food. Good select of fish and they have an excellent fillet. Service was great and portions were large. Very nice experience
Great food and wine! Call for a reservation!
Love the atmosphere, the service is fantastic, and the food and wine are delicious. Huge portions, so come hungry!Good wine selection on the menu, but if you really want great pairings ask the sommelier for her recommendation. She made up a flight of three reds that went amazingly with my pork chop.They also sell wine retail to take home, so you can bring home a bottle of something you enjoyed with dinner.
While in Aiken due to the Master's we discovered this gem of a restaurant. It is small possibly 8 or 10 tables but we enjoyed the best meal we have had in a very long time. Coming from NY and living on Hilton Head for a long time we are used to good restaurants. Solo Vino was fabulous. Their clear love of good food and wine were evident. Our meal was expertly prepared and the sommelier matched wines to our meal. Service was good as well. This restaurant may encourage us to return to Aiken more often .
The Tiramisu I purchased here one Saturday was wonderful and made from scratch which made it even better, but the service here was anything but. The person whom I saw at the register was a bit snippy with me and when I asked for the menu, she practically showed it in my hand. After I explained to her what I wanted she brought the dessert out to me but without gloves covering her hands or a bag to carry the Tiramisu in. Honestly I was beyond disgusted by this. I actually thought they would have taken health precautions seriously but apparently they dont. I don't think I'll be returning here again anytime soon or at all unless they make some changes here.
The best dining out experience I have had in Aiken since we moved here in September. Delicious food, friendly and great service. Will return soon.
Best dining experience in Aiken, there is no doubt among locals. Food is interesting, well seasoned and delicious... every time!! Booked out 2 months for good reason. Portions are large without compromising quality. Sommelier Christine is fantastic. PS. Only a crummy person leaves a low score for being unable to get a table. Wait for reservations like the rest of us.
This place is not exactly a 'wine parlor' or 'wine bar', but perhaps a restaurant with wine. After living in wine country and working in wine for years, I was excited to visit my hometowns only wine bar. I checked various press coverage describing their flights and glasses. Unfortunately, we tried twice to visit (on a Tuesday and Wednesday) and were unable to be seated either time despite seats being available in the front in both scenarios. The person at the door wasn't super informative or helpful. There is no mention of requiring a reservation or any notice of an online reservation system on their site.Additionally, while reviewing the 'about', I noticed that the owner Lou claims to be a member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, yet is not listed as one of their members. As a wine professional, I find the wording of his experience eyebrow raising.If you want a glass of wine, just pick up a nice bottle at Harvard's or another wine bar and avoid this place.
Wonderful food and service sand wonderful sommelier!!! So far the best place we've found in Aiken!
My number 1 favorite Aiken restaurant! The wine options, and tastings are phenomenal. The food is high quality with an ever changing menu. The prices for the quality compared to the area are great! The desserts are always fantastic. Most importantly the staff is second to none! My only complaint is that they run out of the dessert we want by the end of the night, so it’s best to get an earlier reservation.
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Fabulous--but We visited with friends for a Holiday dinner. The atmosphere is urban chic but still welcoming. The gentlemen opted for the ribeye, while the women chose the filet. The portions were very generous, the cuts excellent and the preparation spot on . Our only fault food wise was the Caesar salad. The dressing was bland and shaved parmesan would be preferable. Our server, Nick , did an excellent job. He attended to our requests, but didn't hover. The prices are a bit steep, but you feel that your expectations were met.
Oh my! We had seven people and everyone was so happy about the service, food and the wine Somalia. Will be back next time in town.
Food was great. Waitress was awesome . We had some great wine? Is the dor sell by the bottle Cottanera Barbazzale ?
What a wonderful dining experience. We were visiting Aiken and stopped in the Solo Vino Wine Parlor mid day to see if we could make dinner reservations and if they were able to cater to Celiacs. We met Owner/Chef Lou who was welcoming and friendly. He was fully knowledgeable of gluten issues and as everything is made to order he could accommodate any food allergies, so there were no issues. Unfortunately, Lou advised us that the restaurant was booked solid for the next three nights and we were leaving the following morning. The restaurant is small and only has about 10 tables inside the restaurant but they do have four tables outside. Lou provided us the phone number of his son/co-owner Nick who handles the front end of the business and advised us to call him later in the afternoon to see if they could accommodate us outside. We called Nick and he, like his dad, was friendly and accommodating and arranged for us to eat outside around 5:30 PM. It was a beautiful evening in Aiken around 70 degrees on December 2 and eating outside was perfect. We were warmly greeted by Stephanie and seated promptly. Our server was Beverly, another friendly and bubbly personality, who attended us that evening. Beverly is another plus for this business. All I can say about dinner is WOW, WOW, WOW. We both ordered the Steak au Poivre which was a beautiful tenderloin cooked to perfection along with mashed potatoes and asparagus. During our dining, co-owner Nick stopped by twice, once to welcome us and later to check on our food and service. We found they opened a little over two years ago and just months short of Covid hitting. They were able to survive and now seem to be prospering. So happy for them. They also have a large selection of wines available for purchase on the retail side plus wine flights that are available with dinner. The residents of Aiken are so lucky to have this restaurant and how I wish we had something of this level in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. If you plan to visit Aiken, this is a must on your visit and you may want to book a reservation well before your arrival so you can have a truly wonderful dining experience.
The food is delish and their charcuterie board is the best!