The Yummiest Wine Bars in Mesa

Cafe Monarch

★★★★★ 4.6 (1237) • $$$$

"THIS PLACE... 5 STAR 100%. Cafe Monarch is heaven. From the second we walked in, we were absolutely taken care of by the staff!! The service is over the top, absolutely perfect! The food is INCREDIBLE. It is gorgeous inside, the bar area is beautiful. If you sit at the bar it's the only place that you can order a la carte. Otherwise it's a fixed menu. We were told that the chef is in his late 20s ((insanely talented)) and everynight there is a fixed menu. Everything we ordered was delicious and truly perfect. I could not tell you what my favorite dish was, except all of them.Yes, it is pricey, but you are getting the very best of the best. If you are on a budget maybe this isn't the spot for you, this is definitely a place where you treat yourself ((or in my case my bestie brought me here for my birthday)). If you are looking for a 5 star meal AND experience I promise you, this place knows what they are doing which is taking care of their guests! I will not be back soon BUT I cannot wait for that day to come!"

Durant's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1295)

"Have not been to Durant in many years. This landmark restaurant has been around for more than 70 years. Still has the old school ambience. Same red decor and entrance through the kitchen.Stopped in for weekday dinner. Service is exceptional. Had a prime rib end cut with baked potato and salad. Shared a calamari appetizer with friend.Food was very good. Prices were moderate to high but comparable to other high end steak houses. Good place for lunch or that special dinner occaision."

Postino Kierland

★★★★☆ 4.4 (983) • $$

"Chantelle was amazing!!!! She honestly made me feel as if I had known her !Spencer was also so wonderful!!! And cute!!! That smile !"

Postino Highland

★★★★☆ 4.4 (900) • $$

"I've been dreaming of the glorious day that I'd finally get to experience a Postino Wine cafe. Wine and an expansive bruschetta menu with the most picturesque boards, it doesn't get much dreamier than that. We happen to come during happy hour, which was absolutely the way to do it. All glasses of wine and pitcher of beer were $6, truly an unbeatable deal. We were there for a while so I ended up trying 3 different glasses of wine, more if you count the tastes my server was happy to let me try before deciding what I wanted a glass of. To eat we ordered two bruschetta boards and an order of shrimp scampi. I was there for the bruschetta, but the scampi absolutely stole the show. There were four of us, and since the bruschetta came cut into fourths we opted to try a lot of them. We ordered as follows: 2 Mushroom and mascarpone Salami and pesto Prosciutto di Parma Burrata bacon and arugula Brie apple and fig Smoked salmonArtichoke They accidentally brought us out two of the salami instead of the mushroom, but quickly brought us out our second mushroom toast. We seemed to all have different favorites from the bruschetta, my personal faves were artichoke, mushroom, and burrata bacon and arugula with tomatoes. The reason for my 4 stars is that there seemed to be a pretty big inconsistency in the bread for the bruschetta. Some was toasted wonderfully, and others didn't seem to be toasted much at all. So while the food was good, it was a little more beautiful than it was tasty. Would still definitely come back here if I find myself near one, and would love to try more of their other menu items."

Stone & Vine Urban Italian®

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1036) • $$

"If you know me, then you know I'm a caprese aficionado. Always looking for a great Caprese, which led me to trying this location as one of my besties mentioned this location closer to their house. We stopped in on a busy Saturday night after booking a reservation online same day. They quickly got us seated though arriving early for our reservation, and I was very grateful for that! Loved the front area for the small wait we did have. To start things off, we went with the Caprese which was beautifully plated and one of the better Caprese dishes I've had recently. It's priced at $14 which seemed fairly reasonable for the size of the tomato and mozzarella slices. Also, to kick start the meal I ordered the cranberry pomegranate mule which was refreshing and delicious! Perfect balance of flavors. For my entree, I went with the mushroom risotto which was amazing! It had great flavor and I felt was a good portion size for the price point of $20. Though it did have a random pat of unmelted butter in the corner which was slightly off-putting. Easily could have been oversight by the kitchen. When paying our bill, the pen did explode on my hand and made a big mess. Though washing in the restroom didn't remove fully, and took a couple days to fully dissipate. Not the way I would want to end the evening, and hope the establishment invests in better pens in the future. Though this left a damper on the evening, this was a solid experience and great tasting dishes."

Tommy V's Urban Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (830) • $$$

"This restaurant is a cut above the rest. First of all I was tickled when I checked in on Yelp and I got a coupon for "one free fist bump from the bar tender" (which by the way I am still owed because I never did get this). The ambiance is great and we choose to sit in the outdoor seating. They had ample heating lamps which was perfect for the chilly desert nights. Our table was rocky but we quickly fixed that with some left over tickets we had from a place we went to prior. The service was great. Our waitstaff was friendly however the bar was a little slow on this night and we did have to wait a while for our second round of drinks. The food was great and the bread is to die for. My husband got the short rib and I got the mushroom risotto. Both were incredible good. We did not get a chance to try dessert but next time we will."

Alessia's Ristorante Italiano

★★★★☆ 4.3 (707) • $$

"Always a great meal at Alessia's. Service is excellent too. We will be back soon Thank you team Alessia"

VinciTorio's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (810) • $$

"Great atmosphere for a place that looks from the outside, no different than any other diner. The actual food is good too, but I have to take off a star for the cream of mushroom soup, that thing is so sweet, it feels like a supermarket cake. Take it easy on the sugar please!Otherwise the pasta and other stuff are good."

Va Bene Italian Restaurant - Martini & Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (713) • $$

"The ambiance was great, but the service was mid. When we arrived the server gave us the specials, but then he came back and wanted to go right to food orders. He didn't ask if we wanted drinks or appetizers. We ordered our food and as well as appetizers. We got the tomato soup, calamari fritti, and gamberoni con prosciutto for an appetizer. Half way through the soup we pulled a hair out. Our dinner was gnocchi Ala vodka, mussels, and the chicken Parmesan that was the special. The food lacked in flavor and I found myself wanting more Italian flavor to every dish we had. At the end of dinner the waiter again just brought the check and didn't ask if dessert was wanted or if we needed anything else. I will say that at 9pm a band started playing and they were really good. I would go back to listen to them but most likely not to eat."

Pasta Brioni

★★★★☆ 4.2 (552) • $$

"Wow! What an excellent dining experience! We had reservations for two, and had the pleasure of being served by Mike tonight for dinner. Starting off with their orange and hazelnut old-fashioned was an experience all in itself, and worth my trip out there! For dinner I had the chicken martini, which could not have been prepared any more decadent than it was. The food tasted great, the environment here is friendly, welcoming, and classy. We somehow managed to enjoy a piece of their amazing chocolate cake for dessert, before calling it a night. I will absolutely be back to enjoy more of their famous pasta options!"

Timo Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (560) • $$

"Timo's is one of my go to spots for wines and tapas.I have never had a bad pour, nor tapas or a pizza here that is not bathed with love.Prosciutto, fig pizza with arugula is amazing with a Pinot NoirRestaurant WeekI started with the bubbly Prosecco!Course 1 plus pairingScallops with Sauvignon BlancBest fennel prep ever. Delicious crust on the scallop!Course 2 pairingSteak with onion soup covered with aged Swiss Gruyère paired with a light Pinot Noir. Do not mistake this creative take on soup. It almost had a hint of the Mediterranean! Chef says it is from the steak marinate. I was almost tasting a mild Malay soup Kabing from Singapore, a lamb dish. We had this special meal on the front end. Chef Pedro spoiled me by cooking these courses for lunch. Course 3 Beef tenderloin with Merlot: the tenderloin had a perfect crust and medium rare with a little blood.Course 4Strawberry trifle with Brut! What a treat!!Bubbly at the front and at the end!Bravo, Chef Pedro!!!Cours"

La Locanda

★★★★☆ 4.3 (483) • $$$

"A large group of us met up for dinner here....included 3 kiddos and 7 adults. We got the back room which was excellent, the kiddos were able to just be free and loud.The team was great there, very attentive to us, patiently taking our orders through giggles and laughter from the kids and honoring our special requests.We definitely will be back and recommend to families! we had a great time"

Fellow Osteria & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (495) • $$

"We have gone to Fellow Osteria a few times and have always had a lovely time. Good service. Pizza is great. Big patio. If you go on Monday or Tuesday, they have a $65 deal for salad, pizza, and 4 cocktails!"

Postino South Tempe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (441) • $$

"This is by far my favorite location as it is not as crowded as the others. I love coming here for their boards and a bottle(or few) of wine. The ambiance is great for a chill night. Plenty of parking as it is in a shopping center."

Franco's Italian Caffe

★★★★★ 4.6 (333) • $$$

"Nice small restaurant with delicious food. I got duck ravioli (special of that day). Ravioli is perfectly cooked and the duck is juicy delicious. My husband got seafood squid ink pasta (another special of that day). The seafood is fresh and the pasta is tasty.Food portion is good. We did not have leftovers and we don't have room for desserts. We called to make a reservation. We went in on Black Friday as soon as they were opened so they were not packed."

The Bistro Queen Creek

★★★★☆ 4.1 (413) • $$

"One of my favorite local QC spots. Amazing paninis and such a good Caesar dressing. Everything on the menu is good. The patio is so nice when the weather's good."

Giuseppe's On 28th

★★★★☆ 3.6 (535) • $$

"Giuseppe's is definitely one of those tucked away spots you'd never think of giving two cents without someone bringing it up. The first thing I noticed- they are very proud of having received TV exposure and incorporated that into their sign. It's also super small, a very intimate place. For our fairly large dinner reservation we took up a chunk of real estate. The ladies who took care of us were super nice, gave us space to chat. At the end of the night it felt like we were a little rushed out but we also had been there for a few hours. It's kinda nice that their menu is not fancy (literally just pieces of paper). The wine list - not terribly expansive but enough to cover their bases for all food items. The food menu - fairly simple, they know what works for them. Options for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, and they allow you to sub different pastas out (not sure if it's an up-charge). For the price the portions seem a little small but the flavors are there, and it's fresh pasta -- no post-pasta bloat here! They don't do separate checks for large groups so props to one of the guys for doing the dirty work to figure $$$ out for us individually. I can see this would be a fun spot to dine al fresco when the weather is nice."

The Whining Pig - Gilbert

★★★★★ 4.6 (302) • $$

"This place has a ton of games and it would be an amazing date night! They have a ton of beer and wine choices. I had the sangria and it was super refreshing and my wife had the pomegranate mule. There is a lot of room at the bar and little bar stools all around. The bartender was quick to check in. I just wish he was a little more friendly. This was our first time coming so it would've been nice to have some conversation and a little more information on the beers and drinks other than reading a board. This is a very calm space from what we experienced. It seems like it is a local sport; not to many people. I think the time we stayed there was about 5 people in addition to us.It looks like they have a happy hour from 1-7 everyday. The only other thing I wish they had was dine in foods. It does look like they offer snack foods. It looks like they offer a grilled cheese, popcorn; and a meat & cheese board. They also allow you to bring your own food in if you want which is super nice!"

The Cellar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (301) • $$

"Nice place to meet for happy hour!I came here to meet a colleague friend for HH yesterday and we ended up staying close to their closing time.I arrived early and the staff here were really nice and initially I wanted to sit outside but staff said there was no shade at 4pm. So, I opted to wait at the bar for my friend.HH is from 3-5pm and they have plenty of sparkling, white, red or beers to choose from.My friend arrived around 4:30pm and she had a prosecco. I stuck to a Hefeweisen beer.We chatted for a bit and then ordered up some food for HH and we opted for the baked goat cheese and truffle fries. Both dishes were delicious! The only complaint is that we needed a few more slices of bread for the ample amount of baked goat cheese served.Staff were friendly and helpful and this feels like a nice, quaint neighborhood wine spot.The place is classy and music playing overhead worked for me as songs they played are also in my own play list.Bartender let us know that W-F there is also live music.I like this place and will come back, especially for live music and to sit outside."

The Living Room

★★★★☆ 3.5 (473) • $$

""When I say I don't drink anymore, that means shots. Cocktails and champagne are just a part of being a girl." ― @CELE6BRITY, Twitter/XA group of us came here for after-dinner drinks and I had ordered a red sangria. It was nice. I probably should have ordered something more creative but since it was so late in the evening, an espresso martini seemed like a bad idea... especially since I had an espresso martini over dinner!Service for the initial drinks were fine but our waiter disappeared as soon as the bill was paid. It's a clean and cozy spot, having couches to lounge on and tables if you choose to have some food with your bevvies."

BlackSheep Wine Bar & Merchant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (319) • $$

"Visited multiple times! Happy hour is a must visit time! Great specials on beer, wine, and food- the staff has always been friendly, welcoming and great service! Food menu is good if you know their menu - not bar food or small snacks - but the food is great! Most recently had the Burrata and it was delish! Good to share over drinks!"

Passage To India

★★★★☆ 3.9 (300) • $$

"Pretty solid Indian restaurant! The smell of all the spices hits you as soon as you enter, which is when you know it's real. It's a small and quiet place, but they do play indian music in the background, which I appreciated. There was one waiter for all the tables, and he looked miserable, but he got it done. We got paneer kati rolls for appetizers (not photographed), and for our meals, I got chicken Tikka masala, husband got lamb roganjosh, and we shared garlic naan and nut and raisin naan. I loved our entrees. They were a big portion, came with rice, and were extra buttery and rich. Only downside was the naan. They had no garlic/nut raisin flavor at all. They just tasted like regular naan."

Il Vinaio

★★★★☆ 3.8 (302) • $$

"Pre race day carbload took me to II Vinaio with my coach and few of my teammates. It was perfect spot for big group 10 of us and tasty carbs night before big race. II Vinaio is located right in the heart of downtown Mesa with all other restaurants and bars. I enjoy the inside nice and has it own sense of personality. Not often go back of the restaurant little open bar area. The menu is pretty straight forward Italian fare. Lot of ur classic dishes, nice wine list, and nice diversity. I ended up going with go to pasta bolognese. It was delicious! Nice sauce, hearty, and generous portion size. Service was five stars. She was very attentive for big party. Not problem splitting all checks for us. Solid Italian spot. If running Mesa half or full marathon highly recommend II Vinaio."

Cuisine & Wine Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (209) • $$

"My friend and I chose this restaurant as one of our stops during Arizona Restaurant Week. Good French restaurants are quite hard to find. This one was wonderful from start to finish, including the warm and cozy ambiance.First of all, I appreciated that, even though the overhead lighting was dim, the small lamp at the table allowed us to read our menu without having to turn on our phones' flash app. We were impressed with the professional appearance and attitude of the wait staff, who were helpful with questions and the right level of friendliness.We chose from the special restaurant week menu, which included vichyssoise, lamb chops, and for dessert a berry tartelette. Everything was excellent. We knew we'd be returning as there were a number of other items on the regular menu that we want to try. The only negatives were minor. The lemonade just didn't have that puckery zip. Too bland. They willingly remade it for us -- but no, still not what we were looking for. Also (restaurant manager, please note), on the check out ticket, vichyssoise is spelled wrong. And the crust for the berry dessert was difficult to break with our forks."

Arrivederci

★★★★☆ 3.6 (293) • $$

"I like to come here for a nice but not wildly expensive weeknight dinner. Lasagna is often a special and always worth ordering, especially if you like leftovers. It's quite the serving and absolutely delicious. This kitchen really knows how to do things with tomatoes. They have a nice wine list (at least, in my amateur opinion-- all I need is a nice glass of red with my pasta). Service is reliable, and I've never experienced a wait or needed a reservation. The vibe is a very classic Italian restaurant, cozy but still a little classy. It's a comfortable place for comfort food."

Rewined Beer And Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (144) • $$

"Awesome selections of wines and beers and server Jordan was friendly and just amazing. He made my first visit memorable and I got to sing Karaoke on Monday night that went well with my dragoon pilsner! Mahalo for a great time!"

Eatalio Pasta & Wine

★★★★☆ 4 (195) • $$

"AMAZING!!! Great food great service great atmosphere despite all of the negative reviews I still had a try and I couldn't be any more happier. It's amazing happy hour is Monday through Friday from 1to 5 great selections on your house red & white beers and appetizers. !!! Definitely would recommend I will definitely be coming back Cheers!!"

Pomo Pizzeria - Biltmore

★★★★☆ 3.9 (197) • $$

"Another favorite and staple of mine! I visited this one the most since I lived closest to it, but I had also gone to the downtown Phoenix location a few times before moving to Biltmore. Dtphx was nice because they had gelato!I came here countless times (I think I had even been when it was previously Wink 24 pizza which I enjoyed before the changeover).The Biltmore location was just the perfect treat for any and every occasion - afternoon happy hour, break from shopping, date night, catching up with friends. Great fried calamari and meatball appetizers. As far as pizza, the diavola and toto sapore were probably my favorites. But couldn't go wrong with principe, quattro cheese, and capricciosa. My favorite pasta by far was the gramigna boscaiola, the flavors still linger in my taste buds to this day!Their drinks were amazing too. Of course they had a great wine selection, but their cocktails were creative, fun, strong, and tasty! They used to have a GREAT happy hour (half off drinks) but I think it has since changed to a limited menu and less of a discount- still totally worth going any time though!Service was always pleasant and friendly. I also loved their live music on Fridays/Saturdays, especially when I was able to sit by the fire pit to enjoy it all. At one point, they had a pizza and penny prosecco special (bottle of prosecco for a penny with any pizza purchase) and that was just a steal - reminded me of Federal Pizzas weekly promotion.All in all, this is definitely worth checking out, and if you go once, I bet you will go again!"

Metropolis

★★★★☆ 3.9 (182) • $$

"Tucked away in the bottom of the condos you'll find this quiet little bar / restaurant that we weren't sure what to expect, but we ended up having a great time talking with the bartender Ashley, sipping on our cocktails and enjoying our lunch. It was a little too cold to sit outside on the patio, but I can see this place packed when the weather is cool enough during the springtime weather to hang out and enjoy drinks with friends."

A Latte Vino

★★★★☆ 4.1 (130) • $$

"Visited this spot a handful of times & never disappoints. Staff is always so kind & attentive. The vibe is always great & they even have live music some days! I come for mainly the wine and the food & to unwind. Every time I visit I have to order the Apple fig bruschetta & my most recent visit I finally tried the homemade chicken pot pie which was recommended by staff and so filling and yummy. Can't wait to be back!"

The Sugar Bar Craft Beer & Wine Taproom & Bottleshop

★★★★★ 4.7 (83) • $$

"I honestly needed a lil sweetness in my life , so when I found out there was a bar with CANDY on the menu, I just knew that it would be love at first sight! Fellow Yelpies, you gotta try this place! The Sugar Bar has all kinds of sweets to indulge in, (SCORE!) and a pretty decent line up of craft beers, adult slushies, and tasty beverages to try too! (DOUBLE SCORE!) Bartender was super accommodating and even helped me create my own drink recipe to try! Would definitely recommend it if you have a sweet tooth and wanna get your fix! Tip: ask your bartender for a flight of drinks! They always have something new in their line up that you might like!"

Mill's Modern Social

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (133) • $$

"This place is the most upscale pool hall, bar, entertainment venue in Tempe. The bartender was prompt, courteous and on point. My house salad was exactly how I wanted it AND even had the salt and fresh cracked pepper on it before it came out (I mentioned I was on a schedule and it was exactly on time.) I look forward to coming back here often!"

Ohso & Little O's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (62) • $$

"I was riding the canal and this establishment n3xt to it, so me n a buddy pit stopped grabbed some food and drinks and went back ion the canal to continue riding afterwards. This place is amazing, bike friendly with many bike racks, heat lamps on the outside seating areas. Food was good, service was amazing. This is definitely my go to when I'm on that canal bike path. A must visit if your on the canal or just driving it's a great restaurant."

Valley Taproom

★★★★★ 4.7 (39)

"First time here, and will be back for sure! Another spot was closed and my buddy suggested we should check this one out although neither of us has ever been. 5 months in business and they've got 30 taps in place, rotating beers from all over the place, and have a wall of canned and bottled beers to go. They are currently also one of two places in the valley that carry Claremont Craft Ales Yuzu Dry for those who love a dry citrusy blonde ale from California. (They also have Stone Brewing's Japanese Green Tea IPA). If you come in, meet Donald, the owner. Super friendly, beer guide, and will surprise you if you just decide to go rogue and get a recommendation! The spot is kid-friendly, bring your dog, and have a brew! Trivia nights are Tuesdays, and I heard Karaoke is coming too! Order food from Sauce next door, or bring your own takeout and chill on the patio!$1 off brews from noon-6PM every day!"

Devil's Hideaway

★★★★☆ 4.3 (39)

"Great bar, great drinks, chill spot. If you're looking to wet your whistle or be three sheet in the wind this place is a good place to start and end. Plus the food pairs well with damn near anything on tap"