Perfect wine bar with generous quality wines by the glass or bottle from around the world. The garden setting is magical, it feels as if you are in a friend's lush backyard with the fountain drowning out any nearby traffic. Parfait, the all around perfect owner, host, server, and chef, will charm you as a newcomer or welcome you back as a regular. I love the salads, pâté, penne with various sauces, and he offers pizza and desserts if you have room for them. Only open for 2 more nights, so call and make a reservation to enjoy this fabulous experience before he closes! read more

Barrel 33 - Duck mousse pâté - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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A very charming restaurant unlike others in Ventura area. Reservation is a must since there is limited seating. I really liked the vibe and the atmosphere. I felt I was in Europe! The owner is very hard-working. From opening the door once you ring the doorbell, to seating you, and serving. We ordered two types of pizza and two types of pasta. They were all very good. The pizza is very thin crust. Do not be in a rush. If you are going to the restaurant, expect a slower pace. We will definitely be back ! read more

Barrel 33 - Barbecue chicken pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

From the moment you ring the bell and the owner comes to greet you I already felt welcomed. Once inside you can pretty much see everything. A small space, but felt very homey, like a quaint cottage. Throughout the meal the owner Parfait was very attentive and provided great wine recommendations. He is so welcoming that at times I felt we were talking to a friend rather than a business owner. Generous pours of wine and although the food menu was not extensive, everything we ordered was delicious! We had an amazing time, can't wait to go back! read more

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What a fantastic first time experience. Barrel 33 although it's labeled as a Wine Bar it does also serve some fabulous food. Reservations required because seating is limited. You'll understand whenever you are actually here! Ring the bell and you will be admitted by the Owner Parfait who is also your server! Very cordial & uniquely friendly person who actually does his best to make every person at his tables feel that they've know him forever. We ordered our wines mostly whites because we believe the menu to be more suited. The appetizer was the Artisan Cheese Plate with the Chef's selection of 4 cheeses and fruit and a baguette the 4 of us enjoyed it immensely as we sipped wine and tasted the various cheeses. Each had a vey distinct flavor which we mixed different fruits and nuts as enhancements. When the entrees arrived we had three different kinds of sauces for the pennes the ladies ordered the Pesto Pasta, penne and homemade fresh pesto My son ordered the Santa Barbara Smoked House Salmon w/ a light French Tarragon et ca sauce Creme Fraiche he was impressed with the thinly sliced salmon and the flavor it brought to his dish and I ordered the Spicy Italian Spicy Italian 'Nudja sausage sauce with penne very delightful with tiny bits of ground sausage. Unfortunately no rooms for desert on this trip! Come visit and enjoy the Garden like setting or the inside dining area and the wonder hospitality of Parfait. read more

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Super cute restaurant with quaint details like ringing a bell to gain entry. Service was prompt and cheerful. I think Parfait, the owner, was the only person serving, but we were never neglected. The Italian wine was delicious. I enjoyed sharing the large-sized Maison salad and the meaty pizza. The pizza was an individual size and had a thin and crispy crust. I enjoyed the arugula salad on top. A bit pricey, but an enjoyable overall experience. read more

Barrel 33 - Italian wine and Meat Lovers pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Can I give more than 5 stars?? We went there last night for my birthday. It was beyond incredible. The owner was incredible and really great with my wine since the one I wanted he didn't have. The St. Emillion was incredible! Had two glasses. We started with the pate. So light and delectable with warm bread, great mustard and incredible cornichons. Then I had the Ventura pizza. Their crust is so thin but firm. I can't have cows milk so I had it only with goat cheese. Their crust pesto and Kalamata olives were so tasty. Then we finished with the Petite Vesuvius Soufflé. Oh my! And again I couldn't have whipped cream but he brought out a plate with strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate for my husband. We sat on the patio with heaters and it was perfect! This place is incredible! Thank you for making my birthday incredible. read more

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OMG what an amazing restaurant and experience. The owner Parfait welcomes you and makes you feel so welcome that you leave feeling as a you are departing from a dear friend's house. The food was so above and beyond! We started with the Canard Pate and a French wine. I have not had that wonderful a pate since my time in France. The Barrel 33 Salad was just what I love with nuts, fruit and vinegarette. We both had pasta. I had the Russian Penne and my wife had the White and Blue Penne. Both were great with a lot of flavor layers. The pasta was cooked perfectly. To finish we had the Petite Fantasy. Chocolate overload in the best way possible. What was great was that we were joking with Parait about my wife's love for whipped cream. 5 mins later after the dessert, he brought her a bowl of whipped cream, just for her! Very nice! Overall, there is no substitute for quality and Parfait and the Barrel 33 restaurant are the best quality! Oh and the French music was cool too! read more

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This restaurant is a step above. The vibes here are immaculate! I so enjoyed sitting outside with my friend and my doggie, listening to a trickling waterfall. Gorgeous plants and flowers all around us. The service was wonderful, and the food is just delicious! I drove up from LA and it was well worth the drive! My favorite dish was the bbq chicken pizza, but the white and blue pasta was also so delicious. I must come back to explore the dessert menu. read more

Barrel 33 - My dog approves! - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Unbelievable, I made a reservation for Valentines Day 2026 at Barrel 33 and at the last minute I received a text that it was cancelled. I called and the owner was beyond rude and demeaning. I don't care how good service, food etc, is here. The character of the staff or owner is unconscionable. Stay way. Anson Williams read more

We were greeted by the owner Parfait he made us feel so welcomed, as this was our first time. So he helped by explaining the menu along with the wines by the glass. We started with Pate which was amazing along with a glass of champagne, we ordered pasta for our entree's and they were exceptional he served us wines that paired well. We did not order dessert because we were too full but we will next time. Oh and the outdoor space is such a relaxing place it's like a tropical backyard, this place is a total recommend by us! We will return soon! Thank you, Parfait read more

Went back after not being there a little over a year. We had a reservation for 5:30pm but we're late 10 -15 mins. Anyone that knows me knows I'm always early to everything so this was a total fluke! We got lost and with the X games there was extra traffic. The owner was pretty bothered by it and he would not drop it. I could've called but I was driving and stressed to get there on time. I'm never late. Like never always early to all events and reservations! Did not have the best experience and I get it we were late but the constant bringing it up was off putting. Def didn't enjoy my birthday dinner which was supposed to be special. Honestly, we should've just left. We didn't, I kept trying to turn it around but he just had the worst attitude. Maybe it would've been best to not show up and go across the street or another restaurant. I apologized but he couldn't believe a local would get lost. Cute place .. magical in fact! I just can't excuse this, it was my friend's first time there. This is place is what I choose as my bday dinner outing.. her treat. I'm sorry we were late but I genuinely don't get his humor or whatever it was today. My friend asked how to pronounce his name as she didn't want to get it wrong and he asked her if she could read. Literally said.. if it's on my tag and you can read then read it :/ I love supporting local .. It is hard for me give this place a 1 but this interaction was just awful. Ruined my birthday celebration. I didn't really love my pasta but I did finish it. I prefer the white sauced dish there! It's delicious! My friend didn't finish her meal. A pizza with a flour tortilla crust. Embarrassed I choose this place and got rude service. Maybe it was a total off day or really really made him upset or we just don't understand his personality.. I do not know. He said he wasn't upset but his behavior said otherwise. I left with so much anxiety and feeling like dirt . Check it out for yourselves .. read more

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This is a hidden gem. Yes it's on a main drag (Thompson Blvd) but easy to drive by because of the unusual signage for a restaurant (see the photo). You walk up to the wooden fence and ring the bell. Parfait, the owner came to the gate pretty quickly. He warned us that, because he was working the restaurant alone this night, he could seat us right away but wouldn't be able to serve us for about a half hour. We were in no rush so that worked for us. He gave us our choice of a couple of couches on the patio. He brought water pretty quickly but, as promised, it was a while until he could even take or orders. The patio is lovely so a really nice place to sit and wait (see photos). Tables are nicely spaced so you are not hearing anyone else's conversations. After about ten later, Parfait came by to take our drink orders. Even though it is a wine bar, they have three beers on tap. Count me as a happy camper. Another ten minutes and Parfait took our meal orders. I went with the sausage and pepper pasta ($25). My wife went with the Russian pasta dish ($24). My dish was a good sized portion (meaning I couldn't finish it in one sitting) of penne pasta perfectly prepared with a mildly spicy red sauce and a good amount of sausage. DELISH!!! My wife's Russian was also a penne pasta with chicken and crushed sun dried tomatoes in a red creamy vodka sauce. Also DELISH!!! Poor Parfait was acting as host, waiter, busboy, cook and manager. Despite that, service was slow but excellent. Parfait is warm and welcoming. You feel like you are dining in his home patio rather than a restaurant. read more

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The food is delicious, and the ambiance is so pretty and warming and cozy. The service was fantastic. He kept making sure the table had water and plenty of bottles of wine for the table. The fire at the table was perfect for the setting of the mood. read more

Barrel 33 - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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This was a complete find! On Thompson in a non descriptive spot, you ring a bell to be let in. A little secret entry feeling. It is intimate. Great ambiance. You feel like you are in a secret club. The owner waited on us, and he was quite a character who was more than happy to speak to us in French. The food was great. Unfortunately the owner told us he was closing at the end of the month because he lost his lease. Total shame. read more

Lovely atmosphere and service. We enjoyed everything about our evening. we even had our dog join us. Love the intimate setting, food was fresh and high quality. Barrel 33 salad and cream brûlée were my favorite. read more

Parfait is such a great restaurant owner!!! He greets us at the door & helped my wife who uses a walGreat food, service & ambiance. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday & our 50th wedding anniversary. We loved the wine with our delicious pasta. Great background French language music. Can't wait to return on our next visit to Ventura. Thank you for making us feel like family. Tom & Mary read more

Service- Parfait was so sweet, personable and funny! He was great. Never met him before but he treated us like we were old friends. Ambiance- main reason why I came was the ambiance I love the outdoor seating. The garden is well done and maintained. Food: loved the wine, some of the best I've had. I'm not a big pasta person but came here cus I heard they had great pasta. I got the white and blue pasta SO GOOD. One of the best pastas I've ever had. Would absolutely recommend and come back ! read more

Barrel 33 - Sausage and peppers pasta - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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Tried this gem on a whim. Food and wine were tasty and ambiance was quaint and relaxing.

Loved the food, the wine the ambiance and Parfait! We will return over and over again. Thanks for the experience. read more

Barrel 33 - Petite Fantasy - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Hands down one of my top favorite restaurants now. This is such a beautiful hidden gem, it was perfect for the vibe we wanted.such a great atmosphere It was upscale but casual at the same time especially since it was out doors. It definitely had the French ambiance going and I love how it was reservation only. It made sense because when you walked out, it was beautifully set and decorated outside. The owner was the one serving you and for being by himself, everything was great, his customer service was the best and he made sure all of us were ok. As for the food, it was delicious! We got the spicy pepper and sausage pasta, very good especially if you like spicy. Very flavorful. We also got the meat lovers pizza which was so good too as well as the charcuterie board. It was all perfect for a date night of 2, all were so filling and everything tasted amazing! The wines were delicious as well. It started to rain but honestly it was perfect being outside. We had shade covers but the rain in the hot 77 degree weather felt great and no one at all eating cared, it was very perfect especially where we were eating. This has now become one of our favorite spots for date nights and we plan to come back very soon! read more

Barrel 33 - Charcuterie board - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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Everything was sensational. The vibe was incredible, the food was divine, and the owner (Parfait) is an absolute delight. He gave the meal an incredible personal touch, and was so accommodating and friendly. If you're in town and only have time for one meal, make it Barrel 33! We will absolutely be back every single time we're here. Strongly recommend the garlic bread and the Russian pasta, they might be the best garlic bread and pasta I've had in California. read more

I'm new to town and my two best friends were visiting and were craving pasta. I looked up pasta places on yelp and found Barrel 33 which looked promising. This place exceeded our expectations. I honestly loved that it was 21 + also. No kids running around. The service , outstanding! I think it was the owner helping us out. He was amazing! And the pasta was incredible! The smells were intoxicating of fresh tomato and the ambiance was cozy and comfortable. 100000% recommend you go here! Merci beaucoup! read more

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Impeccable service and a unique dining environment! Barrel 33 is a cute and cozy, hidden backyard-like restaurant located on Thompson Blvd. We were greeted by the friendly owner and host, Parfait, immediately upon arrival. We ordered one appetizer (Assiette De Fromage), one salad (La Burrata Caprese), four glasses of wine, four entrees, and a dessert (you can see our bill in the picture). I loved my Santa Barbara Smoke House Penne. The Assiette De Fromage charcuterie board, along with all the wines, was delicious! The best experience was Parfait's service. He made sure that we liked the wines and food we ordered and switched/replaced things if he detected any uncertainty in us. I can't ask for a better service than this! A big thank you to Parfait for his hospitality! Important to note: 1) Barrel 33 opens Thursday through Saturday, and reservation is a must. 2) The location can only accommodate small groups (around 6 people). No kids/babies. 3) Street parking. 4) The menu is simple, and be sure to have some wines! read more

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We had an awesome time last night at Barrell 33. Popped in around 8:30pm and Parfait was able to seat us right away. We ordered some wine and a dessert, a chocolate soufflé that was SO delicious. The Sartori Pinot Grigio he has on hand is amazing and we highly recommend. Great ambience, great music and great service! Parfait was so amazing and taking care of everyone himself. Will definitely be back next time we make our way over to Ventura. read more

Barrel 33 - Chocolate soufflé - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

The owner makes barrel 33 a must go! I showed up an hour before the kitchen and without a reservation (reservation is recommended since it is small in the back and make sure you ring the bell by the gate). The owner graciously allowed me to come in and sat me by a lovely waterfall. I ordered a red wine from France and a pizza. Everything felt quality and healthy. I then ordered their version of the lava cake and the owner put more whip cream and strawberries as a special treat. I wish the chocolate inside melted a little more to make it gooey but it was still decadent. It reminded me of a cold fudge brownie but it was still good. Towards the end I was the last customer finishing my meal and the owner made my day. He shared his inspiring story with me and also gave me uplifting words of wisdom for my life. Overall this experience felt like a movie and like I was transported out of Ventura. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Loved the food, service and ambiance here! We were welcomed by the owner who is as charming as he is hard-working. He stood near our table to make sure we loved the wine and was clear that he'd be willing to take it back if it wasn't perfect. The food was good. The place was stunning. The service couldn't be better. read more

Excellent food, very good service. Appetizer portion size was healthy. Entree portion size was on the lower end. Food was Pricey but I have no issues with that. This (the one I am about to describe) is the part that bothered me the most- The tip screen had 23% as the lowest end. Normally I would have changed it but having the owner holding the pocket sized device in his hand made me feel pressurized to do it fast(and maybe that was the intent) . I found it unnecessarily high( and slightly manipulative) to have that as the basic tip level. read more

The food was good, but not great. Service was ok, nothing great. This is an ok place to eat.

I love coming here for special occasions. The dinner and desserts are a treat and the owner is lovely. The outdoor seating is cozy and eclectic - garden vibes with rustic furniture, heat lamps, cute lighting! I usually call for reservations during off hours and Parfait promptly returns calls during business hours. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Amazing! The owner Parfait was incredibly, he helped us with everyone we needed to have an amazing dinner!

Super cute! Our friends told us this was a difficult place to obtain a reservations so we were very glad to have the opportunity to try. Food was lovely, service was wonderful! We ordered some wines and the owner guided us through the options that were leaning towards our preferences but also complimented our dinner dish. I didn't love the wine I ordered and he immediately switched it out for something else. So grateful for that sort of attentiveness, I would have never asked to change anything but then loved the second option he brought. Only the best service that made our experience even better. read more

Food was good, pricey. The seating for dining is not comfortable, it's more suitable for lounging. Another thing to consider is parking, there are only a couple street spots available. Service was ok. read more

We still love this place! The owner Parfait is amazing in every way! The food is the best I have even had and his wine recommendations are top notch! A very romantic restaurant that is perfect and intimate for special occasions read more

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I came here a while back but did not get around to writing my review. Well this speaks about the amazing experience I had here because I just had to come back and talk about Barrel 33. If you are only in town for a bit this is an absolute must try if you can get a reservation. It is 21+ so keep that in mind. The outside seating makes it an intimate/romantic experience where you can eat calmly without the pressure of waiters trying to seat the next party. The owner Parfait is one of the most attentive people I have ever met that ensures your dining experience is one you will never forget. The food is made to detail and will leave an impression. 100/100 read more

Barrel 33 - The Russian - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

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What a lovely little hidden gem! I've lived here all my life and I had no idea it was so cute inside. The atmosphere is like no other restaurant in the area, at least that I know of. The owner, Parfait, (who I learned is the second owner) is a very sweet and friendly guy! Made the whole experience even better. I believe a good business starts with a truly involved, dedicated, and friendly owner! The food was also really good! We had the garlic bread, antipasto salad, barrel 33 pizza, and the vodka pasta (forgot to take a picture of the pizza and pasta- oops). You should know the restaurant requires reservations and has specific requirements. It also is not your typical sit down type of restaurant, it's more of a relaxing place to eat good food in a unique atmosphere. If you love wine and want to relax while enjoying good food- this is a great place for you. I will definitely come back. read more

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What a great find in Ventura. Opens @5pm-9:30pm Thursday-Sunday. The food was exceptional quality. Ordered the caprese salad and Santa Barbara smoked salmon penne pasta and shared with my daughter, garlic bread. Owner, Parfait was an excellent host, made us feel like home! Professional and efficient with online menu and payment, easy peasy. We sat down and he lit the fire. I'll definitely be back next trip. FYI very simple menu but the food was phenomenal! read more

Parfait runs an incredible operation. We had the most amazing time at Barrel 33! The outdoor space is so relaxing and we truly cannot wait for our next date night there. Quality small business with an excellent food menu and wine list! read more

The food was just ok... nothing new or unique about it.. pizza with a lot of Parmesan cheese on top and arugula. The decor looks old and just "thrown there", the inside looked like a dark storage unit (someone probably lives there). The wine selection was ok at best. The POS Language was in French (why.. to watch me pay and tip?). On the positive side, The server/owner tried. But if I want good food, I will go somewhere else. read more

Food. Service. Ambiance. Everything. Amazing. 5 stars! Be sure to check the calendar because they aren't open every day. read more

Barrel 33 - Raspberry cheesecake & chocolate soufflé - Wine Bars Near Me - Ventura, California

Absolutely amazing! I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone. Parfait, the owner makes you feel like family the second you walk in. And the food...oh my goodness, it's exquisite. This is such a delightful experience. read more