Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar

Once thing I found quaint about the location of this restaurant is it is inside an outdoor mall that resembles a European-style village right in the middle of North Raleigh. The place is rather quaint but a little kitschy for my taste. The Bar and restaurant had a nice vibe. That wall of wine bottles definitely caught my eye. I particularly liked the colorful tabletops by the entrance in the dining area. The food was okay. It was not noteworthy but definitely serviceable and delicious. The salmon was a tad bland according to my wife. She preferred the honey glazed version at BJ Brewhouse over this. My paella was serviceable. I've had better though. Specifically, at Jaleo in Washington DC. I ordered the "Arroz a Banda con Gambas" and that blew my socks off. That's the problem with comparing similar dishes offered by great restaurants vs neighborhood joints. Once you've had the best, everything just falls short. I had an Argentinian Malbec and it was good. Not as good as the one I had at The Capital Grille or the one at Ruth's Chris but for the price, definitely workable. Service was attentive and prompt. Seating location was tight and badly lit. Not my favorite. I should've asked for a better table location. I'll give this a C.So here are the final grades.For the salmon, my wife gave it a B-.I'm giving the paella a B.The Malbec is also a B.Recommend? If you haven't tried Jaleos - then I encourage you to have the paella. Try something else instead of the salmon. I hear the tapas are great. Something I will try next time.I will definitely come back myself.

Excellent tapas variety and wine place. Nice quiet ambiance. Pan-south-American fusion tapas rather than the classic Spaniard tapas. Service is ok but not fast.

Nice little place. Extensive wine list. Servers were very attentive and friendly. In addition to the pictures here we ordered the bacon wrapped dates and they were Superb and the deviled eggs were also very tasty. The grilled Romain Caesar salad is always a favorite of mine!

I love this place! I've visited Vinos Finos at least half a dozen times in the past several years, and I am never disappointed. I especially love the truffle deviled eggs and avocado boats. The paella is delicious as well. They have an outstanding wine selection, but I usually choose the Malbec because it's really good.Oh, and the $5 off yelp check-in offer is a nice bonus!

Great service, sat outside in February, great food, highly recommended! Kayla.. you're the bomb! We ordered everything!

I see why this restaurant has a high rating. Food was excellent, looks like art too nice to eat, and staff was friendly.

We stopped in a couple of weeks ago for a relaxing dinner. Vinos Finos is one of our semi-regular dining haunts in Lafayette Village. The atmosphere, service, and food quality is always top notch here. It's a nice place to go for a relaxing dinner and a glass or two of wine from the great selection they offer. On this date we came in for a late Saturday dinner. The place offers a menu primarily of tapas and a few large entrees. We started with the Burrata Salad and Spring Garden Salad. Both were delicious! The ingredients were fresh and both were tasty. Next up were the tuna tortilla chips and the octopus and potato dish. Both were tasty and satisfying. We skipped desert due to it being late but, the offerings looked really good. We will save that for the next visit. VF is always reliable dining option in Lafayette Village. Definitely check them out.

Vinos Finos was everything you want for a tapas bar. They had an excellent selection of foods, and a large selection of South American wines. We tried a lot of different foods including sneeze stuffed peppers, lamb sliders, tuna nachos, calamari, and meatballs. All of which were excellent Pro Tip: check in on Yelp to receive a discount off your final bill.

Fun vibe! Lafayette Village is a win for me. The Felino Cab was really yummy. Love that I can create my own wine flight. Can't wait to return.

We love this restaurant! The food is fantastic. Best paella anywhere! Everything on the menu is delicious. These days it seems like most restaurants are just so-so.Not Vinos Finos. This restaurant may just be the best in town - and the service is also wonderful.