While exploring the Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts district, we saw a TINY Italian place on the corner called Abruzzo's. I tried to bookmark it on Yelp, but couldn't find it. Come to find out - this place is actually the "Bishop Arts Winery," and only opened up a restaurant a couple months ago! We arrived at 7, and we were the only guests there for an hour as the musician set up to play. By the time 8:15 rolled around, the music was in full swing and the 7-10 tables were all occupied by old couples, groups of friends, and even a family with 3 young kids! Although the space itself is small, it wasn't claustrophobic at all - it was homey and nice. Not too loud either. The ambience was very romantic; I loved the interior decorations that made it feel like little Italy and home all at the same time. Now for food - they bring out hot, Parmesan dusted bread as you order and wait for your food...mmmmm. We got the BAW Cabernet Sauvignon by the bottle (24.99) and she let us know that it would be $8 per glass, so it's a bit cheaper to go for the bottle. We had heard good things about the cheese board, so we got a small. Perfect appetizer: at least 6 different tastes of cheeses, salami, different spreads and jams and crackers. Loved it, perfect for 2 people. Our waitress also inspired us to get this fried artichoke/crab meat ball...sounds weird but it was SO GOOD!!!!! Show stealer for sure. I got the classic spaghetti marinara, and Trip got the Bolognese lasagna. Both were impeccable, we are every bite - and the portions were generous but not excessive! Our service was awesome - it felt like they had at least 3 people circulating the small room to make sure everyone was taken care of. Wonderful experience and can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Go pay Annette a visit! She was lovely to us on a Sunday afternoon. $12 flights, spicy reds and crisp white wines on deck. I loved my apple chardonnay and they have frozen sangria (mango or blackberry) for $3. Perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day! The cheese plate was shaped like Texas! Everything from start to finish was yummy and they have plenty of tables with a jukebox they are cranking up soon. Live music on the weekends and they are open til midnight. Come check it out! read more

Bishop Arts Winery - Wineries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I enjoyed the live music which was a welcomed surprise. The food wasn't to my liking. I made the incorrect assumption that I would be eating fresh pasta because the sign said real or authentic Italian pasta. It tasted like dry past and you can choose a meat sauce, meatless sauce or meat ball. I would go back and try out one of the specials. I just wished that the specials would have accompanied the menu and not written on a small chalk board that I only saw as I exited the venue. read more

Bishop Arts Wine Shop sells and offers tastes of wines from all corners of the Lone Star state. The wine styles include white and red wines. Some are bone dry while others are full of residual sugar or "legs". There is a breakfast menu available Wednesday to Sunday. The shop itself feels like a rustic wine tasting room right out of Santa Ynez, a small coastal enclave of the Santa Barbara area of California. With Rhone and very popular grape varietals, this winery has vino for every palate. Bring some friends or go solo. Either way, you will have fun with the inviting staff and flirtatious owner. Salut. read more

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What a cool place! They have food now so you should check it out for some brunch! They have a tasting option for 8 bucks and bottles for purchase. They have coffee (regular joe) and lattes (fancy joe) with soy milk even! WOW Don't be freaked out by the male mannequin at the counter... it's creepy, then funny! I love the inside of this place with it's historical feel and the barrel bathroom sink is ridiculous! You'll want one too! We went for coffee this time but I'll be back to do the tasting options! read more

Bishop Arts Winery - Open for breakfast and lunch - Wineries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The owner is very welcoming and inviting. Today was the first time open and we happened to find it. All local Texas wines and a trolley for sightseeing fun. It invites a return. read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. The atmosphere is cute, quaint and eclectic. The owner is a sweet man that makes all of the house wine himself. The Merlot is divine and the sparkling peach was unbelievable. We happen to come in during happy hour and there was a ton of free food (hot wings, corn fritters, sliders, etc.) I recommend this place to anyone who is coming to the Bishop Arts District. Overall, A+++++ read more

As I was cruising down Davis street to meet up with friends at another wine joint my brother and I spotted this cool spot. I just had to go check it out, so I made him turn the car around and it turned out to be better than I expected! The manager/karaoke singers Elias and Lauren were amazing!! I had a great time with them. Although they close at 11, he was nice enough to let us stay longer. And to top it off they had $1 special for frozen sangria's. Singing karaoke(with Elias and Lauren), Malbec, $1 sangria's Plus Vintage decor.... Man you know I'm all over that.. So my night was great! read more

Bishop Arts Winery - Ahhhh the MALBEC!!! - Wineries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The cheese board, spaghetti and the salmon spread are outta this world awesome! Pair it with a robust Cabernet! Their service is impeccable. read more

Bishop Arts Winery - Salmon spread is so so good - Wineries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Was a little disappointed when we arrived. According to Yelp reviews, this was a winery for wine tastings. When we arrived, we were told they didn't do that anymore. We did each have a glass of wine, and I bought a couple to bring home. We had eaten earlier, as for weeks i had been so excited about this being a wine tasting. read more

Had a great Valentine's day night here. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff, great live music that wasn't too loud, tasty cheese board and the wine was more than delicious. The atmosphere makes you feel like your in a small mountain town. The owner even cooked us a steak on the house when he found out we were looking for food even though they weren't serving dinner. Will be going back no doubt. Highly recommended. read more

Great spot to enjoy a glass of vino and some light fare. The bar is stocked with its own label, but the lack of selection is made up for by the coolness of the bar itself and the owner's passion for what he does and creates! Places like this need not only survive, but thrive! Stop by and have a couple of drinks with old friends or new. read more

This is a place that can be easily missed, looked over & passed by. Don't be that person, stop here & enjoy some good food, good wine & service. It's a small little restaurant/winery, in an oddly shaped building, on the corner of Tyler & Davis, very inconspicuous. We originally only came here for the wine but ended up getting some food. The food was very tasty especially the fettuccine alfredo with chicken, I'd recommend that dish hands down. It's served with some miniature garlic "Texas Toast", (shaped like the frozen kind you buy @ HEB LOL) but fresh & compliments the meal perfectly. I'm positive I could have eaten the whole basket. On to the wine, the reason for stopping here. Evidently it's been known as a winery for 5-6yrs & only recently added the restaurant portion. I'm so glad they did, I left here with one bottle but could have easily bought more. I like semi-sweet to sweet wines & they have several to choose from. I opted for the Green Apple Wine & the Blackberry, both highly recommended. I know for SURE I'll be back, when I'm in town. They were sold out of the Peach, which made me sad because that's the one I REALLY wanted to try. Everyone here was friendly, from the waiter to the owners who came by letting us know of the new stuff coming. I'm really exited to come by in the following months to try the slush machine! I can't wait!! Stop reading the review & head to Bishop Arts Winery!! Con: parking is very limited, I can't imagine finding parking on a busy night. They have a small menu, which is fine to me especially if they've perfected those few items. read more

Best Italian food dare I say better the Olive Garden? I love the food and ambiance! You won't find better anywhere else I'm glad it's in my neighborhood!!! read more

Most Wine bars are pretentious, Not this one! Friendly, Outstanding Wine and a relaxed environment. They have recently started karaoke on Fridays from 8-10 or little longer when people are singing and enjoying themselves. The karaoke is actually very fun and everyone sings along. For serious singers, they have a $50.00 contest and a spot in finals if you win for $500.00 to be held in Nov. I have taken many of my visiting friends to Bishops, and we always enjoy ourselves. read more

The food is fresh and delicious, the service is also good. Definitely one of my favorite places at Bishop's Art District. I recommend the breakfast sandwich. read more

Do you remember being a kid and having really good homemade spaghetti with fresh buttery bread and salad? Growing up each year my family and I would attend a small church festival at an Italian Catholic Church which featured a spaghetti dinner at the church hall. There were about 20 Italian ladies with their crockpots, serving up the best spaghetti ever. I've had so much spaghett since then but never like that so it was wonderful come across Abruzzo's/bishop arts winery. I was taken back in time with the spaghetti bolognese which comes with bread and salad. Real simple and delicious. I don't normally eat an entire plate of spaghetti and bread but it was amazing. The menu is small and does not feature many items but that works because they stick with what they do best! Add a meatball or sausage, both are great. The lemon cake is heavenly. read more

Awesome location and service. I had the Bolognese Lasagna! Very fresh and the portion size was just right. I will be back. read more

Bishop Arts Winery - the bar and wine rack - Wineries Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food was absolutely exceptional. It is authentic, the salad with the Maple Bacon dressing is CRAZEE good. It is made from scratch not from some food distribution company. Don't miss out on this gem. read more

Cute little place in the Bishops Arts District to pop in and try some local wine...don't expect too much from the wine, but the atmosphere and the staff are great. We loved the free jukebox too...so fun to play some throwback music while enjoying your wine. read more

I usually only post negative reviews when a place really bites; however, this place merits a review because the atmosphere, service, portion size, and food. My spouse humored me by going there (as he isn't an Italian fan), and he said this place is fantastic. Try the spinach dip! read more

My wife and I had dinner here tonight and we were not that impressed. The waitress was very sweet and told us that they only served Texas wines. We thought that was great since we just got back from Fredericksburg hitting the wineries. I looked at the wine menu and to my surprise there were only 4 red wines listed. A Tempranillo, Cab, Malbec and a Zin. I would have figured being a wine bar there would have been a bigger selection. I ordered a bottle of the Malbec and they were out of it so I ordered the Cab. It came to the table and the label showed Bishop Arts Winery. After reading the back of the label it said it was made by Divine Wine. I'm sorry but I don't count Divine Wine as real Texas wine. Out of the hundreds of wineries in Texas that use Texas grapes, they could do better than that. I'm not a wine snob but c'mon! Food tastes like it was warmed up in a microwave as well to top it off. Friendly people and were very attentive to us. They could have a great thing going if they would step it up and get some great Texas wine's on the list and market it. Sad to say that we would not go back. read more

We live right down the street and had been wanting to try this spot for a while--what a great place!! We were promptly greeted by an amazing staff who had a very warm welcome to this family owned business. We ordered the traditional bolognese and the house salad with a bottle of wine. The food was excellent--simple, decadent italian that doesn't make you feel so stuffed you're miserable (the portion sizes were perfect). One of the best parts about our experience was the live music! Such a fun atmosphere for just a fun, casual night out with our neighbors. To top it off, the staff gave us complimentary port and frozen sangrias with our dessert. We just loved our experience here and are excited to go back! read more

I love this place! Elias is so friendly and the wines are awesome. My girlfriend and I have been there twice already. She loves there dry wines, I love the bois d'arc, and the frozen sangria is awesome. read more

this place was LIT literally LIT. the food was bomb af fam it got me like wow = this whole place was lit af all I can say is wow u got me like "DAAAAM Daniel" read more

This is such a neat place. The owner was inviting made our group feel welcomed. The bartender, Marisol, was also very informative and nice enough to sit with us and have conversation. I loved the jukebox and the fact that I was able to chose which song. I'm a total sucker for oldies( this was the only music in the jukebox)! Ask for their waffles to accompany your wine. It was 5pm and I was offered waffles. Soooo delicious! A place that had a great and staff!!! read more