The Most Flavorful Wine Bars in Newark

iTalico

★★★★☆ 4.2 (785) • $$$

"I had dinner here with a couple of friends and it was my first time. We ordered the San Daniele pizza, paccheri, and the spaghetti di mare. The pasta dishes we ordered were perfectly al dente. The paccheri was a bit salty. The San Daniele pizza was cooked perfectly and was well balanced.The service here was friendly and attentive. The interior has a sophisticated feel with the slightly dim lighting."

District - Oakland

★★★★☆ 3.8 (913) • $$

"We were extremely disappointed this time around.. we came for happy hour, who isn't a sucker for happy hour right? We started off with 1/2 dozen oysters at $1.5/each, it was good so we ordered another 1/2 dozen. The fact that they had just opened, and they ran out, tells me they don't order on a daily basis.. they did offer to give us an appetizer on the house. The options were limited so we opted for another Brussel sprouts. The Brussels weren't bad but it was just a tad too sweet. Very little bacon, but i guess good enough to order again? We had already ordered a basket of fries and that was mid. It was stale, not hot out the fryer. Wasn't a fan. We also ordered the beef sliders, and immediately when it got to the table, it smelled fishy. And it hit me, it smelled like raw beef that had been sitting for a few days in its own blood for 3-4 days, and once it hits hot oil in a pan, that burnt beef edges immediately start to smell salty/fishy. I went home and it just didn't sit well with me so i did a quick google search and i was right.. it's disappointing overall at this point.. drinks: i ordered an espresso martini, and that signature look of the foam on top with the espresso beans and taste of fresh espresso? None of that. I ordered another drink after but.. that never came.. these were all items we got from the happy hour, bc that's the whole point of a happy hour our bill came, and to our surprise... my drink i never got was on there.. and the white wine my friend ordered from the happy hour... was actually not from the happy hour.. he didn't mention that, we went from a wine that's maybe $7 to paying $18 for a glass.. needless to say... it was not a happy hour lol it's disappointing because we have come here before several times and it's hard to find a place with happy hour on a Monday.. it just wasn't satisfying for what we paid."

Centonove

★★★★☆ 3.9 (855) • $$

"Centonove is one of my favorite restaurants in Los Gatos. It's our go-to spot for my friends and me. Our favorite drink is the Pear Martini--it's so delicious and dangerously easy to have too many!The first time I went, we ordered pizza, which was a great choice, especially since they offer gluten-free and vegan options. However, since then, I've become partial to their Fiocchi di Pera--pasta pockets with pear and cheese in a Gorgonzola cream sauce. Absolutely divine!The staff is knowledgeable and super fun, adding to the great atmosphere. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends, as seating--both indoors and outdoors--is limited. But even if you have to wait, it's definitely worth it!"

Oren's Hummus

★★★★☆ 3.8 (848) • $$

"This restaurant is located in a vibrant area on Stevens Creek Blvd, surrounded by plenty of shops within walking distance. My sister recommended this place and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the ambiance and the aesthetic of the space. Although my sister has been to other Oren's Hummus locations and was concerned that this one might be a bit too casual for our mom's birthday celebration, it actually turned out to be a lot nicer than we expected!We made a reservation for a party of 16 and the staff gladly accommodated us! Since most of us were first-timers at Oren's, we took some time to explore the menu, and the servers were super friendly and patient with us. I ordered the chicken skewer entrée with one white pita bread, and selected the Moroccan carrots and garlic feta fries as my sides. The portions were larger than I expected. Everything paired together really well. The garlic feta fries were a standout--way more flavorful than regular fries, with a bold garlic kick. I'm not usually a big fan of hummus, but I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by how good theirs was. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely return to try more items from the menu!"

Sultana Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 4.1 (701) • $$

"Genuine and really good. A must go. Went there with a customer. Ordered the appetizer plate. Every one of the items was excellent. The chicken kabobs were awesome. Try it"

Zola + BarZola

★★★★☆ 4.2 (571) • $$$

"Good food, small portions. We came on Valentines weekend, ordered oysters and French oinion soup for starters. My husband got the monkfish and I got the gnocchi. Both were good. Dessert was a raspberry bomb, which was nice."

ROOH Palo Alto

★★★★☆ 3.6 (707) • $$$

"This is a solid modern Indian spot with lots of good food options. It's a great place to bring your friends and family to introduce him to Indian food. The vibes are great. The ambience is great and the restaurant was packed. The service might be a little bit slow, but you will definitely get your food and drinks and we really enjoyed the chicken, tiki masala and all the appetizers. Try asking for recommendations on what's popular and you won't be disappointed."

Hop & Vine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (537) • $$

"A lovely place to meet friends. Great menu to pair with wine. Love the samosas and the Brie with prosciutto. The service was attentive and our server was bright smiles. Only complaint is the music was a bit loud. Love the atmosphere and the window table was great."

District

★★★★☆ 3.9 (523) • $$

"District has an excellent selection of appetizers. I had Brussels sprouts and ahi poke. Brussels sprouts were crispy, nicely seasoned, and mixed with pork belly. The tuna was beautifully presented over crispy rice but it was cut so small that I couldn't really taste it. The pizza was decent and arrived super hot so that was nice. Our servers were also friendly and very attentive at the bar seating. However, the 6% surcharge should have been printed on the dining menu as well, not just the drinks menu. I didn't order any drinks, so it came as a surprise. Overall I probably wouldn't return for a full meal but maybe for happy hour and appetizers."

Vinum Japanese Fusion & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (426) • $$

"We had an incredible dining experience at this hidden gem my boyfriend found on Yelp for our last minute "fri-date"! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was inviting. Our server, Jack, was attentive and knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with great recommendations. Each dish was a delightful surprise and beautifully presented. This place exceeded all our expectations--highly recommend!! Jack even gave us these sparkling yuzu shots that were smooth and refreshing!! Hamachi Kama was my favorite dish and I was so excited I didn't even get to take a photo lol must try!!"

The Creek Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.8 (475) • $$

"The beer selection here is always good. I haven't had much to try on the menu to review the food.Service has always been great and the staff are pretty friendly. The bar area is nice and they have an outdoor patio as well.Will be back to try what's on the menu someday."

The Cook and Her Farmer

★★★★☆ 3.9 (449) • $$

"They're normally closed on Sundays, but we visited this past weekend for the Summer Jazz Brunch Series featuring Jazz Mafia musicians and a menu of delectable bites including shrimp and grits, grilled oysters, and buckwheat waffles. We had the big sur melt, raw oysters, and the daily sandwich special, as well as a delightful watermelon margarita and a michelada. Everything was tasty. I especially enjoyed the savory, crisp grilled cheese filled with yummy shrimp and melty cheese. It was quite a lovely setting. The outdoor seating near the live music was taken/reserved but the indoor seating had an open air feel, all of the tables available since the other businesses at Swan's Market are closed on Sundays. We waited about 45 minutes in line to order and 20 minutes for our order to be ready, but the farmer gave out some wine to waiting customers. And we got to listen to the awesome sounds of jazz musicians performing for guests, showcasing plenty of talent on that patio stage.  Besides the long wait time in the early afternoon, service was great, workers cleaning up the tables and keeping the place beautiful, and the staff was friendly and helpful, making everyone feel welcome. We had a pleasant time."

Neumanali

★★★★☆ 4 (415) • $$$

"We went to neumanali for an engagement/ birthday celebration. The ambiance is very nice, cozy and homey. The service was amazing! Constantly checking in to ensure we had everything we needed and everyone was very pleasant. Food was amazing especially the scallop and rack of lamb. So much flavor and seasoned perfectly!Thank you neumanali for the amazing food & service!"

Ludwig's Biergarten

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270) • $$

"While visiting Mountain View yesterday for the German Holiday Market, my friend and I stopped into Ludwig's Biergarten for a late lunch. It's was packed inside but we were lucky and a table was available.I got a vegetable soup (already have eaten some snacks at the market) which had pancake strips in it. Quite novel and the soup was tasty, light & hot! My friend enjoyed the Jaeger Schnitzel, veal breaded and fried. Both our food choices were delicious. We celebrated some good news by sharing a dessert platter. I liked the mini beignets and apple strudel with whipped cream!I'd like to give a shout out to the wait staff at Ludwig's because the restaurant was mobbed by couples, families with kids and groups of people indoors and outside. The staff handled all the demands with GRACE and worked non-stop ferrying dishes from the kitchen counter to tables, delivered steins of beer, refilled water glasses and cleaned up the mess of dishes on tables. If this had been a war, they deserved medals for maintaining their goodwill under stressful conditions.Terrific experience & terrific food.I plan to come back to try other dishes.Danke!Food: 4 starsAmbiance: 3.5 starsService: 5 stars"

Tre Monti

★★★★☆ 4.3 (234)

"I came here for lunch with my friend on Thursday for the first time. I was telling someone that it had been getting harder to find a good Italian restaurant these days since lot of the ones I used to love closed. They recommended Tre Monti and wow what a gem!!First off, the atmosphere was very welcoming. Giovanni introduced himself to me and made recommendations. He mentioned that the meat lasagna just came out of the oven! Nice. Their pasta noodles are made in house and can be purchased separately. Delicious and authentic! My friend ordered the Carbonera Calabrese and she loved it. We also shared the fried calamari salad. It was delicious! The calamari was fried lightly and they gave us very good amount. The salad dressing and fruits were paired back nicely. I LOVED my dish..it was the Mezze Maniche Al Salmone. They were super flexible about me switching the noodle to spaghetti & with smoked salmon. I was over the moon because this was the exact type of dish I would order in the past. I'll be bringing my mom next time to try their Vongole. I'm sure it'll be amazing. To top it off, he brought out homemade cheesecake that his sister made and wow....I'm still thinking about it. My friend bakes a lot too and she was super impressed with the flavor and consistency. The whipped cream was delicious too. Realistically, for health reasons, I can't eat pasta everyday, but I would totally do it if I could and come to Tre Monti. I'll definitely be going back."

Enoteca Molinari

★★★★☆ 4.1 (243) • $$

"The food is phenomenal. The owner is charming and more than approachable. The man knows his Italian wines. Just ask him for a recommendation. Very classy, romantic setting. Hands down the best Italian restaurant in the bay. There I said it"

Pizza Express

★★★★☆ 3.9 (190) • $

"If you want the biggest and the best pizza in the area, this is definitely the place to go. I remember when I first moved to Castro valley, one of the drivers drove up to the house and gasped when he had learned the old homeowners had moved and we replaced them. Gave us a very warm welcome to the neighborhood -- mind you, the first of our neighborhood to really welcome us, so that was quite a great service. Come several years later, we're still ordering pizza from pizza express as simply put, there's no better. My favorite is a traditional thick crust supreme pizza with tomato basil with pepperoni, ham, sausage, linguica... etc. A slice of that with a cup of ranch is just perfect."

Devine Cheese and Wine

★★★★★ 4.8 (125) • $$

"The northern reaches of Downtown San Jose become a dark and deserted wasteland after nightfall, where few but the bravest of tourists will dare to enter. But the natives know that a few excellent eateries still survive here, defiantly keeping the darkness at bay, and waiting it out until the day when the city finally gets around to reconnecting them again with the rest of downtown.The five stars are for the pasta and cheeses - because there are 2 or maybe 3 different layers of cheese activity going on here. Some mellow cheese thing going on top, and some salty cheese thing happening in the middle, and maybe some croissant cheese thing going down at the bottom.I don't know enough about cheese, so maybe it is something else. But this is not the cheese on my Doritos or Cheetos. This is not the cheese on the carne asada fries. And this is not the cheese inside my Subway sandwich, although it can be challenging to taste Subway sandwich cheese, even when you can see it."

Heroic Italian

★★★★☆ 4.4 (138) • $$

"Very good food. Great location and outdoor seating. Also good service. Yes its not cheap but the food is quality and feels more authentic italian than most berkeley digs. Hope they continue to do a good business"

Giorgio's Italian Grill & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (36)

"FJL: They're Back!!!! 5 years ago, Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too! closed for remodeling. Well, the entirely new building and new restaurant nicely modernized has reopened! Same location! The name has changed to reflect the same owning family and their progress with their flagship chain of Giorgio's. But! The FJL menu items remain the same! The look and taste of the food same as FJL! Service was great! Highly recommended and I will often return! I waited 5 years to tell a waiter: Small Stromboli! (aka Frank's Fiasco) It was great!Note, during their Soft Open, the store hours are a bit limited, check before you go!"

Millennium

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$$$

"Food was EXCELLENT, service was excellent, ambiance was excellent. This restaurant is my top 2 favorite vegan spot (other would be wild seed in sf). The menu is seasonal and the dishes are paired so well with the flavor. 10/10 will be back soon :)"

LB Steak Santana Row

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$$$

"LB Steak Santana Row San Jose CA Thur 3/28/24Data Bites for Success with Redis: Lunch!Exclusive High Tech Event!Steakhouse & Wine Bar! Thur aka Fri Jr!Good Friday Eve! Happy Easter!©What can I add to 2,226 reviews? When my lunch is catered by LB Steak, I betcha I could say a couple of (delicious) words!High Tech Biz lunch! Chatbots + AI!Intermittent sun! End-of-March rains!Today's Speaker: Jim Allen Wallace! Senior Product Marketing Manager for AI!Very nice classy place in the beginning of Santana Row stroll, corner building!Private room & absolutely terrific stuff that catered to every need of each guest with ease, grace, & prompt response! Thank you guys & gals!Chef-Owner Roland Passot created exclusive amazing menu for our group, nothing but gratitude!Data Bites for Success with Redis: Lunch and Learn series included delicious eats! We greatly enjoyed all the appetizers & main courses were fantastic delights!The talks began with Shrimp Cocktails! Finger foods like Crabcakes, garnished with your micro greens! Anyone's in for Garlic Fries? YeasZ, please! Crispy not soggy!How's life?? Hope along the same ways!Crispy explorative discovering trails!So grateful to our hard-working LB wait staff!First Course arrives! LB Caesar! It's crispy Romaine, Garlic croutons, and generous sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano, eccellente!I ordered Salmone! Seared with Swiss chard! Spinach! Pomegranate Pico de Gallo! Mouthwatering & satisfying, garners my full recommendation should you ask!Main course! 6 oz Prime New York Steak! Green peppercorn sauce, foraged mushrooms, mushed potatoes! A notch above the rest! Mushrooms perfectly balance the mash!Steak ~ great cut, outstanding gravy, wild mushrooms sautéed, plus perfect & creamy mash! What's not to like! It hit the spot as it absolutely should!Herb Risotto! Market inspired veggies, Parmigiano Reggiano! Can't go wrong with lotsa veggies in creamy mixture of al dente rice! Perfetto!Desert! Vanilla Bean Créme Brûlée Fresh Fruit! Couldn't resist & would not miss this! I'd rather eat less I confess! :-)It is what it is 'cause who in their right mind would've missed this!Now then, let's go change the world!*Let's change the world, tear our views apart!Before we fade away, can we hit the restart?Go catch a wave, let the water flowStart searching for answers no one really knows!A CASE OF DISAPPEARING REVIEWS & PICS?MY ORIGINAL GONE OR I FORGOT TO POST?POSTING ANEW in its 9-mo old ENTIRETYSo It BECOMES[ Review #810 w 9 pics Post Dec 31, 2024 from Apr 9, 2024 ]Our Shrimp Cocktail Apps! Our Crabcakes Apps!Anyone's in for Fries?Our hard-working wait staff! x2First Course! LB Caesar! Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic croutons!Main course! 6oz Prime NY Steak! Green peppercorn sauce, foraged shrooms, mush!My Salmone! Seared with Swiss chard! Spinach! Pomegranate Pico de Gallo!Vanilla Bean Créme Brûlée Fresh Berries!TY for perfect service & infectious smiles!High Tech Biz Lunch Chatbots+AI! @LB Steak Santana Row San Jose CA Thur 3/28/24"

Papillon

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$$

"Me and my wife celebrated our wedding anniversary at Papillon. We booked our dinner online and made our reservation at 5:30 am. They have ample parking space and you'll not miss the big sign in front of their restaurant. Once we checked in, we were immediately seated at our table. The place is nostalgic and the ambiance is quiet and pleasant for a romantic dinner. Since they just opened, we saw only a few patrons. The menu has a lot of options and this place is very famous for its steak, fillet mignon, classic beef Wellington, ribeye, rack of lamb, short ribs, salmon, etc. All of the items from their menu are highly recommendable. For starters, we ordered their crispy tempura calamari and their house salad. We also had their Blue Paradise Margarita and Tequila Sunrise. For our main course, we ordered the Grilled ANGUS RIBEYEin Marinade of Olive Oil, Roasted Peppers, Basil, and Roasted Garlic Puree, served with Sautéed GarlicMushrooms and Grilled ATLANTIC SALMON with Hero Potato Puree, Warm Spinach, and Cranberry Reduction. While waiting for our orders, we were served with their warm bread. The calamari was fresh and good. The salad was just served right and the dressing was good. The margarita and Tequiela were the perfect alcohol for the night. And finally, the main course was perfect. The ribeye was soft and tender and the Salmon was fresh and delicious. The portions were huge and were cooked the way we wanted. The meal was so huge that we didn't have any more space for desserts. However, when they found out that we were celebrating our anniversary, they presented us with a nice piece of cake with all the trimmings around a plate with an anniversary message. They were so thoughtful and made our anniversary special. The owner, Charlie, approached our table and greeted us on our anniversary. He told us the story of how the restaurant started and how long they've been in the business. With the great service they provided and the excellent food they provided, I would see them prospering for another decade. This was not our first time celebrating our anniversary here and we see ourselves celebrating more anniversary at this place."

Birks

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$$

"Birk's serves up hardwood grill steaks, chops, and seafood. It's considered an American cuisine and steakhouse. RESERVATIONI made reservations for two on a Sunday evening through the OpenTable app.AMBIANCEUpscale attire. The interior is a traditional steakhouse and intimate. SERVICEUpon arrival, the hostess greeted us after assisting the group in front of us. We were seated swiftly. Our server was excellent. He was attentive and did a great job providing us with the best experience. Bravo! FOODMy SO and I decided to come here for dinner. It was a redo Valentine's dinner since the other restaurant we visited a week ago didn't hit the spot. We ordered the same thing here at Birk's, which was delicious. * BlackBerry Mint Bee's Knees cocktail * Blue Royale Mocktail* Crab Cakes -- This was our starter. The crab cakes were served with mango salsa, herb aioli, and arugula salad. The cakes were tasty and filled with shredded crab meat. A solid starter. * Pork Chops -- I ordered the pork chop; well done. The presentation of the pork chops was appetizing. The two chops were the perfect size, seasoned, and cooked well. The chops were accompanied by mashed potatoes and creamed spinach with bacon. * Filet Mignon 8oz -- This entree was served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach with garlic. The filet mignon was seasoned well and cooked correctly to be medium rare. The proteins were executed and well-seasoned. The sides were delicious. All in all, when it comes to steaks/chops and the sides, keep it simple and do it well -- that's what Birk's accomplished. Our drinks were good.We will return to Birk's to satisfy our cravings for what they serve--looking forward to the exceptional customer service provided on our last visit."