Bellavino Wine Bar and Restaurant

07/13/09

All Around Great!

by SherilynM at Citysearch

We've been there twice now and had a wonderful experience each time! Wine, food great. Service attentive, but not intrusive. Hubby and I went there alone for a glass of wine just to get out of the house on a Saturday night. It was terrific! Took another couple a few weeks later for dinner and again all was great. Enjoyed all aspects. Music was loud enough to add to the ambience, but soft enough that we could converse without yelling. Yay! The owner was gracious, and the prices were not unreasonable given the atmosphere. I believe our water said they have a new menu and a new chef. If you have a special occasion and want a nice meal, fine wine in an intimate setting with some wonderful jazz or a terrific place to meet up with friends, you have got to try this place. They are welcoming and friendly whether you are having wine, dinner and the works or just lingering over a glass of wine and some cheese. Bellavino is our new local favorite!

• Pros: Wine, Food, and Jazz locally in Westlake Village!
• Cons: Perhaps a couple more bathrooms per gender

11/04/08

Go somewhere else

by WinoGirl29 at Citysearch

This wine bar offers new specials, updates their wine list, even has raffles, but one fact keeps me from visiting: the service. The service that comes with the food and wine is below par for what they are asking. The waiters are often times on and off about their wine knowledge, but most of all, you'll notice the owner. While this wouldn't normally be a problem, he frequents his wine bar often. Seen indulging in his own private collection in front of guests, talking down to staff and customers, and commonly being anti-social with his authoritarian demeanor, it throws off the mode and lovely setting he struggles to maintain. Come on! It's Westlake not Beverly Hills.

• Pros: Don't have to wait for a table
• Cons: Poor service, no value.

08/08/08

Don't bother!

by winofer at Citysearch

Stuck up owner! Horrible service! I know wine and travel the world but this guy has got to go.

Don't bother even going there!

My husband and I were treated so bad there I can't even pu into words :-(

Go to the Broadway Deli (Santa Monica) sooooooo much better

• Pros: Wine List
• Cons: Owner and the Service