5* Wine, Food, Service, and Ambiance We loved our experience at this authentic, quaint, and charming wine bar, where everything, from the warm, attentive service to the quality of the food and wine, felt authentic and thoughtful.. It was truly a journey through vintage wines, complemented by an expansive collection of whites, reds, roses, and even beer. There was something for every palate and the selection made the experience feel both intimate and exploratory. What surprised me most was the quality of the food! The risotto arancini was perhaps the best I've had in a long time: crispy on the outside, perfectly creamy inside, and incredibly flavorful. The charcuterie board was another highlight, filled with delightful surprises, including marmelade jam, fava bean chips, quality cheeses, and carefully selected meatss. Every bite brought something different to the table. Overall, this is a charming spot that combines great wine, surprisingly good food and genuinly quality service. A wonderful place to gather with friends, discover new wines and enjoy a memorable evening. read more

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Stopped in on a Tuesday evening and had a nice experience overall. It was busy, but I was able to find street parking without much trouble. There was no wait when we arrived. The setup is fast-casual style, where you order at the bar and then find a seat. The staff was excellent throughout the visit. They were patient, took the time to answer questions, and did a great job explaining the different wine options. They also let us sample a few wines before deciding, which I always appreciate. I ended up ordering the Rosso Veronese. It was dry overall but had a touch more sweetness than I expected, which made it easy to drink given I'm not much of a wine connoisseur. We also benefited from a special on the wine because it had been featured at an event the previous day. The space itself was comfortable and inviting. We grabbed a spot on one of the couches, which gave the evening a more relaxed feel compared to a typical wine bar setup. Pricing is about what you'd expect for a wine-focused spot. It's not inexpensive, but it didn't feel unreasonable either, especially considering the service and atmosphere. Between the knowledgeable staff, the opportunity to sample wines, and the comfortable setting, I'd happily come back and try a few more selections. read more

We've been twice. While it is a lovely space, we were not made to feel welcome, and the "stand in line to order at the bar" system was chaotic and kept us from ordering more than we did. They have great bottles, but very short pours, and the hospitality that makes a good place great just wasn't on display. Food was good, but service was lacking, and at the price point was not of value to us. read more

What a fun spot! Parking is definitely the biggest downside, but they do offer valet ($12, or $20 if you pick up your car after closing). Seating is first come, first served, so no reservations. You order at the counter, they bring the food to your table, and you pick up your wine at the bar. The chicken sliders and mussels were easily our favorites of the night. I started with a glass of Prosecco and wasn't a fan, but my second choice, the Grenache Blanc from Civilization Wine Co., was excellent. We'd definitely come back. Next time, though, we'd probably just Uber. read more

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A regular spot for us to try unique vintage wines. Their selections are incredible! Food, service, and ambiance is a 10 out of 10!! Zaitouna always helps us and is extremely informative and just awesome but Regardless of who helps you, you won't be disappointed. Love this hidden gem! read more

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Wha a gorgeous little wine bar. Augustine's is a cute, cozy, yet elegant place for a vibey drink. The ambiance is wonderful, options to sit at a table, the bar, they even have cozy couches for more casual patrons and events. The bookshelves filled with wine related books, and the gorgeous decorations in the bathroom were such a careful touch. And the lighting? Intimate and welcoming. The service was amazing. Seated at the bar, the sommelier and bartenders (?) were well versed in their wines, incredibly attentive, and just plain nice! They really seem to love what they do and I love that for them. And of course... the wine. The selection is quite extensive and can be overwhelming if you don't know what you like. Thankfully, the type of wine is in bold font to stand apart from the wall of text that is the menu. I ordered a Chardonnay and my friend ordered a Merlot. Both excellent in flavor. I love me a California wine. And thoughtfully paired with the charcuterie board. We arrived fed, so we weren't even hungry, but we basically ate the entire board. I cannot wait to be back to Augustine's. It'll probably make its way into my rotation of places I frequent. Thank you to the staff for such a wonderful experience. See you soon read more

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Just recently went back after 6 years and still love it and the reminders of NYC! Staff was incredibly hospitable especially in navigating the food menu with my food allergies. I ended up getting the salad which was delicious! Excellent service as usual and the vibe is great! Even had a celebrity sighting this time! read more

Finally made it in for the first time despite having lived closer, previously...nutz, I know. Just have to say the energy and space are so positive and relaxing. I was with a dear friend whom I don't see very often, and we had some difficult things to catch up on, and the space somehow felt private and conducive to that while also being lively and (pleasantly) increasingly filled up and loud. Again, one of those places where while you're there you're thinking about when you'll come back. Great, friendly easeful service and very tasty wines, of course. read more

Last night I met up with a friend to catch up, and she recommended Augustine Wine Bar. I'd seen it in passing but this was the first time I had been inside. I loved the intimate and relaxed feel, and everyone was incredibly attentive. Although their menu is limited, my friend and I found some pretty good dinner options. My friend had the Loch Duart Scottish Salmon while I had the Squid Ink Bucatini and a glass of Chenin Blanc. The bucatini was a little too al dente and a touch salty, but overall it had good flavor. I would highly recommend Augustine Wine Bar for small friend gatherings or a nice date night. Lovely wine bar, looking forward to going back. read more

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We came here after trying Mirabelle Wine Bar (which we loved) and we loved this spot as well. Jake was a pleasure and he was so well informed, I hope to see him there next time! We sampled a few and went with one of the vintage reds and a white from their whites list. They were both so good. The place is also very cozy and I loved the vibes it's a great date spot. We only got the tator tots for food but those were really good. I can't wait to come back and try other wines. read more

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I love love love this place! The service is great, the wine is amazing, and I love the ambiance. We went from just a glass to an entire bottle because we didn't want to leave. read more

Augustine pours for the discerning palate, with none of the pretense. A romantic date spot, cozy catch-up with friends, and fun solo at the bar too. I usually give a few notes on what I'm in the mood for, and the hosts take care of the rest. The food is pretty good too. It's an interesting mix of options, but there's something for everyone. The standout for me was, surprisingly, the tater tots--not so much the tots themselves, but the scallion emulsion. That dip took them to the next level and made it feel like a gourmet experience. Parking is tricky if you don't opt for valet. There are only a few street spots out front, but I've had luck around the corner in the residential area. read more

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I really wish I could give more than 5 stars! Zaitouna, Jake and Isaiah are excellent hosts! They know all about every wine and are fun people!! Every wine we had was amazing! I love the vintage selection by the glass! The food was so fresh and tasty!! Quite the gem in sherman oaks! I highly recommend it!! read more

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So glad to have finally made it back after they were shutdown due to the fire! I enjoyed a lovely glass of red wine and ordered the squid ink bucatini. I think the pasta would have been better with a lot less salt. Otherwise, the staff were super nice and attentive. Look forward to more trips back! read more

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We've been regulars here and big fans since before the kitchen fire and again since it re-opened and we're really sad to write this review, but it's just not what it once was anymore. Let's start with this: you have this cozy, warm space with and old piano, books, candles and a beautiful atmosphere and now all they're playing lately is loud, angry Wheezer, Smashing Pumpkins and early mid 90s grunge. Kills everything that made this place warm and cozy and it just doesn't fit! Then, the service is just not as warm and friendly as it was anymore. And lastly the food today was just ok, when it used to be fantastic. The salad was soggy and the Mussels were fishy. We miss you Nick and Sylvia, pleeeease come back! read more

Such fun wines and atmosphere. I love sneaking away here. Once they had this amazing port and cookie pairing. Great selection! Street and metered parking. read more

Truly a delightful place! Come to try the most interesting wines. With every bottle that is already opened, you can order a half glass and have more wines with your food. The limited food menu pairs amazing with their huge list of wines. We ordered the farm salad, braised short rib and whole Brazino fish. Everything was delicious! We were able to try multiple wines with each course. So fun to discuss with a knowledgeable team who truly has passion about wine. We actually tasted 4 whites and had two 1/2 glasses of white wine including something unique, Hans Wirshing 2022 Scheurebe. With our braised short rib, we chose an older red wine,Cameron's Moon Mountain 1992 This was our second time here and we are planning to come back regularly because the selection of opened bottles is always changing. Plus the servers are friendly and take good care of every customer. read more

The staff is amazing the ambience puts me in a classy almost New Orleans vibe. But more modern. The wine is amazing and the cheese plate sets off the flavors of the wines. They explain everything to you if you like. The inception red wine was amazing one of my fav, the other ones I loved I forgot. The wine made me forget . Next time I'll write it all down I'll defiantly go back with besties Quick reviews just for you read more

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Cozy spot in Sherman Oaks that has both amazing wine and food. Cute spot for a date night or a get together with friends! Augustine dooesn't take reservations, we got there pretty early and were able to snag a spot for our party of six in a handful of cozy chairs by the window. As it got later in the evening the place was packed -- so suggest if you can, to get there earlier or be prepared to wait for a seat. To order drinks or food there is a designated spot to order at the bar and then the food is delivered directly to your table. Since we were a party of 6 - we were able to sample a lot of the food. Round one consisted of a cheese and meat platter - very yummy! We ordered the White Bean Hummus toast- the flavors of this were outstanding we loved it so much that for round two we ordered it again! Also in round two we got the grilled seeded bread which came with Vermont butter, the crispy maitake mushroom which included white polenta - can we take a moment of appreciation for this dish, it was so delicious, honestly didn't taste like mushroom the polenta was creamy and all the flavors made it spectacular - and the the short rib pappardelle with charred mushroom ragu - I will dream of this dish, and will be back to just eat this one alone! Couldn't end the fun there, so we shared a couple orders of the salted caramel pot de creme! While they only have one dessert item when were there, it was a 10/10! Don't skip on this dessert. We all had various wines/beers throughout the night. The selection is big and the staff was very helpful in guiding choices, i wanted to enjoy a merlot and had selected a glass that i thought i would enjoy, the bartender asked if i wanted to try another merlot that he thought was more align to what i would like - now you may be thinking this glass was probably more expensive, but it was not! I love that he just really wanted me to have the best merlot while enjoying our bites. Great service, great atmopshere, perfect local spot, so glad they are back open! Valet is available for $12 along with street parking! read more

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What a sweet place. Loved the decor, the food, and the wine. Vibes are outstanding. Will be back. read more

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I started to write this review in 2023 when they were closed after a March 2023 fire. It took them some time to remodel/build and reopen (understandably -- and I'm sure it was no easy feat even under ideal circumstances). What makes this wine bar stand out to me is that it really is a wine bar. With wine-knowledgeable staff (or at least they do a very good job of seeming informed about what they are offering there, and I really can't ask for more.) You can actually try multiple different glasses and multiple different wines--not to mention a daily selection of "special selections," usually quite old vintages, and the prices for these glasses seem more than fair to me. I've been there and felt like I wished I had more time/mind to try more. Also for the most part it seems they do focus on minimal intervention (which is something I personally like with wine) but they (wisely) keep that understated. You will definitely be able to get "funky" glasses here, but the staff can also be straight with you about whether or not the funkiness is there. While not all minimal-intervention wines are funky (most are not and certainly not most that would be served in the US), they can be extreme when they are, especially if that's not what you have a taste for. Just let the staff know that you are not looking for funky. They will guide you. The food is good, if the menu small, but again, food beyond almonds and olives is a big ask of a wine bar to begin with. Be aware that the kitchen closes at 10, so, earlier than they are still serving wine. It's quite small and usually always busy, so more than 2 or 3 people should manage their expectations accordingly. I believe they do have valet! Which, again, is kind of amazing. If you're tempted to complain about valet prices, would you rather hope to find a metered space or circle the residential streets beyond Ventura Blvd, looking (mostly) fruitlessly? A nice place that should be appreciated. read more

Love Augustine! They're spendy but the vibe is great and they have a great cellar and knowledge of wine.

Definitely my favorite wine bar in LA! The vibe is perfect - upscale but still homey & relaxed. The wine is expensive, but they have a great selection. The charcuterie board was also incredible. Highly recommend for a date night or girls night out! read more

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Lovely ambiance. Fantastic wines. Freddy was super helpful with helping choose a wine. You can tell the staff really cares about finding something you love or introducing you to varietals you haven't tried before. Highly recommend! read more

I loved the place! Been couple times and enjoyed their organic orange wine they had on menu back then (I think it was from either Austria or Germany? Seasonal wine) And everyone was friendly and pretty fast with the service. read more

This is my favorite wine bar. The ambience is warm and inviting, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable, and the wine selection is excellent. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great glass of wine. read more

So happy they have reopened. It's been a long time but we are so excited to have our favorite wine bar back!! Great pours, great service, spectacular vintage bottles available by the glass or bottle. Definitely a must for anyone in the area. read more

This is the perfect cozy spot for wine lovers. Their rotating wine selection is amazing, and the staff actually takes time to help you find the perfect glass. The charcuterie board is a must--high-quality meats, cheeses, and just the right mix of sweet and savory. It can get a little crowded on weekends, so I'd recommend going early or on a weeknight. Overall, a great place to sip, snack, and unwind. Not much an aesthetic vibe just a good casual place. read more

Went here on a date night with my husband and it was such a fun experience! It was packed on a Friday night around 6pm so we were lucky to find a spot outside (small table for 2), but the waiters were very gracious in helping us coordinate. Once my husband found a spot to sit, I went to the bar to order our food. We got an order of olives (duh), Tuscan kale salad, and dry aged steak with potatoes. I also asked the bartender to recommend us a bottle of wine given our order. He let me try two different reds, one more dry than the other. I asked him a couple of questions about the bottles and I was set! It was so nice having someone knowledgeable there talk to you about the selection and your choice! The olives were obviously great and went great with the wine. We then got our salad which was SO good!! I don't know how they got the kale to be so tender (lots of massaging?) and the dressing was a perfect ratio. Once we finished our salad, we had a few more sips of wine and then our steak came out (which is great spacing for me personally). I don't know what they do with those potatoes but they are ADDICTING!! So soo good. And the steak was very nicely aged. It was the perfect meal to share and I am so happy we have this gem near us! read more

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I was fortunate enough to have Zaitouna tend to me recently, and her service really went above and beyond. Aside from being exceptionally knowledgeable, she was warm, friendly, effervescent, and considerate. read more

This wine bar is such a romantic and cozy spot, more appropriate for a date night rather than a girl's night. It is dimly lit, with bar seating and just a few tables. Each time that I've been here, I have sat at the bar and allowed the sommeliers give me their recommendations. I think that's really the best way to go. Then, once you've picked out your wine (go for the bottle over the glass), you should definitely order some food off the menu, it's delicious. I prefer ordering a few small plates. They offer valet parking, if you need it. read more

To be honest, the food has gone downhill so badly since that chef left during the pandemic. Today we got a ricotta dish with a cream sauce that was so overwhelmingly lemony that I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth and it was so rich that I couldn't finish it. My husband pork cassoulet on an overly salty bed of beans with a weird aftertaste. Such a shame. We each had two glasses of wine. We had a taster that was SO off but the lady defended it to the end saying it was supposed to be a dark syrupy yellow. Uhm, ok. I think we know wine enough to know that ain't so. Anyway, we left $230 dollars poorer and is sad to say that our once favorite place in the valley has seen us for dinner for the last time. read more

This is definitely our go to wine bar. The ambiance is cozy, quaint and a nice place to hang out with friends/a loved one or bring a good book. The wine selection is great unique finds that I have yet to see elsewhere. The staff is fine but not very approachable in discussing wine or creating a warm ambiance. It just feels like they're there to serve the wine. The selection of wine and ambiance is enough to overlook this but it is definitely a con. read more

The best thing about this wine bar are the staff. They are really knowledgeable and friendly. The ambiance is nice although bit on the dark side. My biggest complaint is that their food is so salty. The flavor is deep and wonderful but they are definitely salt bomb. My recommendation is to stick to Caesar salad, cheeses and chatuatterie platter. Also their wine selection is really good. read more

I come to Augustine several times a month and find it to be the best wine bar in Los Angeles. Their atmosphere is perfectly relaxing and joyful. The service is knowledgeable, friendly, and fast without being rushed. The vintage wine by the glass program is truly unique and their curated food menu has only good options. Don't hesitate to go. read more

Love Augustine. Favorite valley wine bar. Always great selection and everyone is so knowledgable and friendly. Love the low light mood, great for a chill night. read more

Excellent wine choices. Ridiculously delicious food. Not a quiet spot, more like a place to be seen. Aka, good people watching, if you can look up from whatever delicious food you're eating and wine you're drinking. read more

Cute spot, great to hang out with friends or even take work meetings. Great location and fantastic costumer service. Definitely returning for my next meeting read more

Low light, great little snacks, amazing wine, selection, and a super friendly knowledgeable staff. Came here for a friend's birthday night, ended up getting the Rhône Syrah and a cheeseboard. Could not have been happier! read more

Good wines, nice snacks. Funny wine bar with seating and standing. Rustic chic interior. Good crowd for a Thursday night.