Vista Vino

Had our Valentines dinner at Vista Vino. I was very excited since it has been about 5-6 years since I last visited. I know the place has changed owners since I was last there. My favorite dish in the past was the Bolognese. They had Bison Bolognese on the menu. Unfortunately it was nothing like the original dish. It really seemed like ground bison with very little sauce and flavor. The service was pretty good for being a busy evening. The ambiance hasn't changed and feels quaint and inviting.

Looks so cute. Parking in shared lot for the strip of businesses. Can be crowded. Street parking also available. Was greeted and seated right away. Made a reservation as that's what is recommended on their social media. The bread with olive oil was not bad. Lightweight and not heavy. I decided on the Prince Edward Island Mussels because I've seen them posted on their social media. When they were served, a fishy smell wafted up to me. I don't like that smell. Not a good smell. The mussels themselves were ok. Lack of any taste, even in the sauce. I usually like dunking bread in the sauce but this one didn't taste that good. The server was friendly and very nice. As was the bus person who brought me water. However, I'm not sure I'd eat here again. The dishes are quite pricey. And this meal was meh. Cute place though.

Another fabulous night at Vista Vino. We had such a good time during our last celebration, that we wanted to celebrate another birthday here. Michael was our waiter again, providing excellent service and great suggestions for dinner. The restaurant was bright with the evening sun.We started off with Calamari and Crispy Ravioli with a fabulous basil chimichurri. Dan had added a few new dishes that Michael recommended - Pan Seared Barramundiparsley risotto, grilled asparagus, brown butter sage sauce. The dish was prepared with care and delicious. Chianti Braised Short Rib was our other dish which satisfied our palates many times over.For dessert, Chocolate Crème Brûlée with Frangelico. And of course, we could not leave without a satisfying taste of their famous Limoncello.

We showed up a few minutes early for a Thursday night reservation we clearly didn't need, as they were mostly empty around 6:15 when we walked in.We were interested in hearing about the recent menu revamp...that is until my wife saw that the pesto tortellini, her favorite dish in all of Castle Rock, was no longer on the menu. Told that it didn't pass the test of enough frequent ordering to remain, it was replaced with other options. While not thrilled, my wife ordered the pesto gnocchi, which she thought was good, but not as good as the former tortellini dish. She declared later perhaps the most damning comment: the next time she's in the mood for a pasta dish she loves, she's more likely to visit another Italian institution a little further south off of Wilcox. They did have a lasagna dish, short rib, and a few other things that sounded good, so we'll see on our next time there.I, on the other hand, was happy to see the sea bass, my favorite dish, still on the menu. While it wasn't great on the last visit, it was as good as it's ever been tonight. If you like sea bass, get it. It's unlikely you'll regret it.Our daughter got the fettuccine Alfredo, which she got and loved on the previous visit. She noted that tonight's portion was smaller than last time. On the last visit, she had extra for the next day. Not so much tonight. It's ok, however, because tonight's dish was bland and not so creamy. I tasted and agreed with her assessment. She'll get something else next time around.Service from Michael A. was prompt, friendly, and courteous the entire meal. The bread (we think they changed that as well) was refilled once, and time waiting for drinks, food, etc., was minimal. Now, there weren't a lot of other people there, so the kitchen likely wasn't backed up, but it was nice to have a meal there that didn't last multiple hours.

We stopped in Castlerock and found this amazing warm, romantic .welcoming,sheek Decore,, it was a great wine selection and the waitress Vivian us personalized and caring service with exceptional service

I'm only mad I did try this place sooner. Everything we ate was phenomenal and the service was excellent. The bread was included and came with olive oil and balsamic. I'd recommend this place based on just the bread, it was a fresh, well-seasoned, flavorful focaccia. We also had the burrata, lobster ravioli, pesto gnocchi, and tiramisu crème brûlée. I get the impression that it was all made from scratch- I'd give every single thing we ate a 10/10. We've had a really hard time finding an Italian restaurant that has both good quality AND quantity. We've found it's either high quality, creative, from-scratch and tiny portions or low quality, boring food in large portions. Vista vino is the sweet spot. Their dishes are creative and flavorful, made with quality ingredients, and you really get the value in what you pay for. We are excited to go back and try out more of their menu.

We went there with friends.The charcuterie board was excellent with fresh sourdough bread.All our entrees were very good! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Great restaurant & service! The food is delicious.. If you get Michelle for a server that's a bonus!

Seriously the best place I have eaten in Castle Rock! The chef moved from a bigger venue and knows what he is doing. He also came out and spoke with us to check on the food. Delicious, cozy, romantic, worthy!!!

The staff was so friendly! We went for an impromptu dinner after wanting to go there for a while. We were so impressed and wish we wouldn't have waited so long to try it out! The food was delicious and the ambiance was so nice. Romantic/quaint/laid back, but also so friendly with the staff and other patrons.