Yummy!! Food was amazing. Sangria hit the spot, so refreshing. Good house wine! You place your order at the counter. I asked what the norm was for 2 people & was told 2 plates each. So we did just that. Thankfully you can wait to pay & keep on ordering to your hearts desire if 2 plates isn't enough which was the case for my husband & I who have huge appetites. Went on a Saturday night & it was completely packed with no seats open inside or out. Luckily a couple offered their seats to us as they were leaving. read more

Very disappointed because I've been here in the past and it was a great experience. Today we arrived with a group of friends and all ordered at the same time. Within 30 minutes our friends had all been served so we went in and asked for an update on our order and were told 5 minutes. After another 10 minutes we asked again for an update as all of our friends had nearly finished eating. We were told it was on its way and I told them we needed to leave in the next 10 minutes because it was our babies bedtime. After those 10 minutes we asked for our refund. The staff said they did not have access and could not provide the refund because there was no manager there to approve it. They then told us our food was ready and asked if we'd like that. We could not stay due to our child's bedtime and told them if they could provide it to go as well as the refund and they said they were not authorized to do that. So we left with no food and still no refund or contact from the manager. Cashier was not friendly and seemed like we were being a burden. But after an hour of waiting and no food I expected better service or more effort on their behalf. I understand that mistakes happen but I am disappointed in my experience. read more

I read the good reviews, and unfortunately we were very disappointed. The place was so noisy that our experience was more like eating dinner on the floor of the New York stock exchange. We could not hear each other, and people were walking around everywhere constantly bumping us while we were eating. The terrible ambiance could have been helped by the food. It wasn't. We started with "Tingas De Pollo". It was fairly bland and the chicken tasted like it was from a can. We followed this with a very nice fruit and cheese plate, it was excellent. I could have made it at home and paid 1/4 the price and actually would have been able to have a conversation, but it was nonetheless quite delicious. I had to eat it with a butter knife and my fingers as there were no forks. Our last sampling was the beef skewers. We wanted to stay for a full meal, but the cacophony and mosh pit ambiance had worn us out. Anyway. the skewers were delicious, but not exciting. The "homemade teriyake" tasted suspiciously like Kikkoman--and regardless of the potentially dubious origin of the marinade, they're just very salty. But I love salty teriyake beef, so they were pretty good from a beef jerky perspective. If you are going to go-- be sure to get their Sangria. They certainly did some things right at this place, and the Sangria is delicious. The place was becoming a bit more tolerable right as my glass became empty! With all the other options in the area, I will be skipping this place. read more

Love this place. It was a little tricky figuring out the entrance and procedure until the nice fella behind the counter explained the process of order, get a number and food delivery. Food waS amazing and fast!!! Wild mushroom ravioli and the beef were both excellent!!! read more

Ficelle could easily become your next favorite restaurant. A friend brought me here a few months ago, and since then, I can't stay away. Every time I've been here, I'm struck by how amazing everything here tastes. I love the idea of Tapas, and you can tell that the owners of this restaurant do, too. This is the perfect place to go with a group of friends after work or class. Last Thursday, I had the special lamb chops over risotto--and they were as good as anything Monterrey or Napa's best restaurants have to offer. The tingas de pollo (little chicken, onion, and bean toastadas) and chile relleno are on the regular menu, and are two great places to start. read more

I gave it one star only because there was not enough seating to handle the crowd. I'll try again another time. I was there on a Saturday at 6 pm. I would like table service, as opposed to ordering at the counter and then searching, in vain, for a table. Not very many seats in doors. What do they do during the rainy and or cold season? read more

Umm...yum! This is quite a charming restaurant in downtown Winters and it is well worth going out of your way to find. Our party of 7 ordered pretty much every on the menu and everything was good. When we first ordered (we ended up ordering a couple more times) some dishes were ready to go at the window so there really was no wait. I could see this as a potential problem for some people, but the two plates of Tingas de Pollo that we got immediately had not been sitting long at all and were delicious. Ficelle definitely isn't traditional tapas, we had a couple of really good pasta dishes, my favorite was the wild mushroom ravioli. So delicious. We also really enjoyed the beef teriyaki skewers, they were moist and marinated perfectly. The three best dishes of the night were the eggplant stack, chile relleno and the beef empanada. But the real must have? A pitcher (or two) of sangria. read more

I went to dinner at Ficelle's for the first time on 4/9/2010 with a group of 10 women. We got there and lucked out because there were some empty tables that we were able to push together so we could form one big table for us all to sit at. The food was wonderful. We each ordered a few tapas and then shared them. It was hilarious to see all the food in the center of the table. A few of us split a pitcher of Sangria which was yummy and fresh. Some of the dishes we had were Lamb, Couscous with sweet potato, Beef Ranchero, chile relleno, cannelloni, a fruit and cheese plate and anti pasta plate. Everything we had was wonderful. I am looking forward to going back when the weather gets nicer and sitting outside. If you have never been to Ficelle's before -- GO! You won't be disappointed! read more

Ficelle - Tapas has GREAT Food and Sangria - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

The food here is REALLY good. Small plates so you can try lots of things. I love the lamb, but I've tried about 8 different items and they were all good. Everything I tried there, I'd eat again and the people (family, I'm guessing) who work there are super friendly. Oh, I almost forgot - the Sangria is divine. If you're not careful, the cost adds up quickly. As far as I know, they are only open Thursday thru Saturday and the open at 5:30PM. They get busy FAST! We usually get there right when they open, and we are generally not alone. They are quite prepared for the crowds though. If you plan to go on a HOLIDAY weekend, definitely make sure they are open before you go. If for some reason they aren't, Buckhorn is a great choice as well. Make an afternoon of it; drop by Berryessa Brewing Company for a microbrew, and then hit Ficelle when they open. read more

My wife and I went to Ficelle with high hopes. My co-worker has been talking it up for quite some time, and a fun tapas restaurant within driving distance is right up our alley. Plus with all the glowing reviews, I thought we'd be in for a treat. Sadly Ficelle did not quite deliver. I'll start by saying the wait staff are all very friendly, and it was quite apparent they were working quite diligently to do their best. I love the concept, and the restaurant looked nice. However, the layout of the tables and the pay-up-front concept drives a very chaotic dining experience. My wife was bumped and jostled time and again as patrons stood in a very cramped space to order or close out their tabs, or to grab water. Two of our four platters, the beef sliders and the cordero parrilla were both tasty. However, I find it odd that we were not given our own auxillary plates to actually eat from, as both platters were very messy. The lamb special was two small lamb patties, four pieces of pita, sides and dressing served on a cutting board. To begin, it dripped all over my wife when it was delivered by the wait staff. As well, it simply didn't assemble nicely and again was messy to eat, especially without our own plates. Our third plate was the tingas de pollo, which really was the major food offender of the evening. It tasted only of cold cabbage. Given that it came straight out, I strongly suspect it had been intended for a previous table and had been left out to go cold. Finally the house sangria, a summer beverage I was very much looking forward to, had quite obviously been watered down. I'm hopeful this was unintentional, and just a result of ice melt earlier in the evening, or maybe a poor batch. Regardless, at $5 a glass I expected flavor and received none. We may go back and try again, maybe it was an off night. However, I think we're more likely to hit Preserve where we've had more success. read more

It was perty yummy!!!!!!!!! :-) The teryaki beef skewers are especially delicious!! I really enjoyed the empanada, canneloni and the Chile relleno. Ambiance was great. Spanish guitar on the patio. Good time read more

We tried this finally and it was crowded at first you really don't know the process but you catch on and finally ordered the linguini with clams was good but oily. Polenta with asparagus was different lacked salt but ok and the lamb which the girl that delivered it said the side was rice it was not I think it was quinoa. The lamb was so over cooked it was hard to chew very disappointed. Lamb should cooked medium. All of the dishes lacked any kind of salt at all so it was bland. Really surprised at all the great reviews I think most are drawn to the sharing of small plates which is fun but I will gladly leave this place to those more easily impressed. read more

I go out of my way to come to Ficelle...it is irreplaceable, unreplicable, one of a kind, a true hidden gem! Five stars for food, five stars for ambiance, five thousand stars for the wonderful wait staff. The Sangria...oh my. So many nights of debauchery post-sangria. And the food...the garbanzo bean plate is insane, the POLENTA. I dream of the polenta. Probably my favorite restaurant in this whole world. read more

Omg ! I don't even know where to begin. The Food though in small plates is fulfilling. The taste ohhhh so great! We tried almost everything in the menu and I mostly love the Gambas and the Shrimp Tacos. The Sangria is soooo good. My friends brought me here for my birthday and indeed it's one of the best day of my life. read more

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Incredible sangria, bread/ajo humus, chili chicken, beef skewers, polenta, Chile relleno all superb!!!

Great tapas! I was worried we would be waiting for hours for our food but we were served quickly. The eggplant stack was wonderful. Papas Ficelle was perfectly prepared, the potatoes both crispy and soft on the outside. The poblano Chile rellano was also delicious. read more

In Winters of all places! This is my new go-to place when I want to turn friends on to something really special. The food is great and the atmosphere is fun. It is such a casual way to enjoy outstanding food and company. My new favorite. read more

So delicious! Every time we went to the Buckhorn we thought we should give this place a try. We just kept forgetting. When we first walked in we were not excited by the small eating area and standing in line to order your food. We like to sit & relax and be waited on. But while standing in line our mouths started watering reading the menu! We ordered about 5 plates, they are known for tapas and beer here, they have some pre-made and then have you head to the drink side before you sit. We recommend the stuffed sliders and sangria! Can't go wrong here! You can keep your tab open, just be careful about the spending! Adds up fast! read more

Was a little disappointed because they don't have their full menu available. We drove from Fairfield to enjoy a nice meal, it was dark out side and there weren't any heaters or tables set up to enjoy on the deck. Was really dark and dim. read more

Excellent, excellent food with a great vibe. We found this place a few months ago and keep repeating.

Great Place for an Evening Dinner! We been lucky to be there at least 2x a month ! Too bad they closed Sunday's :( Chille with Mole ! Yum Tinga Tostadas Beef skewers Shrimp! I'll definitely come back ! read more

I've been trying to take my wife to this place for several months but for many reasons it just never panned out. The Thursday-Saturday schedule they hold often led to us being unable to go minus the kids. In addition to all the rain we've experienced January till now. On to the food... We arrived around 7:45 PM Thursday. Restaurant closes at 9:30, however, the kitchen closes 30 mins prior. We had no idea what to expect. We get there & the place SEEMS crowded. The outdoor patio was full of patrons. We are like great...we might be in for a LONG wait (This place doesn't do reservations)Wrong! Whilst the patio was full, the indoor seating was pretty empty. It was easy to see why. It was about 67 degrees outside, beautiful evening in winters & inside, it was about 57 degrees. But not to worry. A couple of sangrias later and me & the wife are feeling pretty toasty. Interestingly, you order here like you are at Rubio's or pieology. The permanent menu & daily specials are written on a board above. You place your order, they give you a number & you find a table inside or outside. A few items like the chicken tostadas are served room temp which you can carry away along with your drink of choice to the table of your choosing. You can keep an open tab if you plan to order more tapas or simply pay and walk away at your own discretion. I advise getting at least 4 different tapas when you place your order. The portions while not too small are not big by any stretch of the imagination. My wife and I had several to start. The chicken tostadas, beef teriyaki skewers, wild mushroom ravioli, garlic shrimp & queso crostini. Tostadas were REALLY good, beef skewers were good not great, the ravioli was just ok (tasted like the samples @costco) with their own 2 sauces, garlic shrimp was really tasty & the crostini was PHENOMENAL! So out of those 5 my wife & I agree on 3 that WHEN we come back we're getting the tostadas, shrimp & crostini for sure. After we finished the first sangrias , 1 a piece, we are not lushes...sheesh! I ordered 2 more sangrias, the empanada & the chili chicken dish. The sangrias rocked, the empanada was akin to a small chimichanga ( threw us both off ) kinda blah & the chili chicken was FREAKING amazing. So now we have 4 go to tapas when we head back. Those will be the 4 starter tapas & we will try others that we simply didn't have the stomach room for this time. Oh, & the garlic aioli served with bread (complimentary) was out of this world! Hint: it has lots of raw garlic, so it does have a bite! So don't even think about French kissing after eating it. We did in the car & we both just started cracking up. Hella potent breath! I look forward to future trips here. The ambience of this place is pretty subtle. It's all in the company you share while there. The service is relatively fast and attentive when you get your items, however, the way this place is set up, you ultimately determine how much attention you get. Oh I almost forgot. They are now going to be open on Wednesday's...taco Wednesday 5-9PM CASH ONLY starting 4/26/17. I might check that out too... Prices vary by tapa. Some are inexpensive $6 & I think the most expensive was $14 for a sampler of some sort. For us 7 tapas & 4 drinks was $70. Worth every penny. Good food, good drinks, good laughs, good company & no kids! Would do it again in a second read more

Excellent food and service. Highly recommend them. I enjoy making the trip to Winters.

Oh Ficelle... Equivalent to discovering an oasis in a desert. Or stumbling upon a diamond in a landfill. Or finding a chainsaw during a zombie apocalypse. Or having a horrible day and then being complimented by a hot man, perfectly chiseled in all ways possible. Winters has the luxury of being able to house this amazing little gem of a restaurant. From the cute decor...to the delicious food...and the tasty drinks...I can say with confidence that Ficelle has won over my heart (not to mention my stomach!). This was my first time having Spanish tapas and I am grateful to have had my first experience here. My friends and I ordered the following which I would definitely recommend: - plato combinado - chile relleno de la noche - gambas al ajillo - cordero parrilla - sangria (most delicious sangria I have ever tasted) I especially LOVED the lamb that they had here. It was perfectly cooked how I like- medium rare. Very tender, juicy and flavorful. All of the other dishes did not disappoint either, but the lamb definitely stood out for me. I also remember that the bread comes with this wonderful Ajo sauce that is just pure garlicky perfection to the taste buds! Moreover, the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Goody points for them! They have one unisex bathroom which is located on the side of the restaurant. I was hesitant to go because I don't really like using public restrooms, especially if they are located outside. However, one pitcher of Sangria later I surrendered and went in. I held my breath and prepared to enter yet another public restroom of doom but OH.MY.GOODNESSS. Not only did it smell wonderfuly but it LOOKED BEAUTIFUL inside too. The cutest and cleanest public restroom ever. Ficelle. Wait for me. I will be back for more. XOXO. read more

In my first review I professed my hatred for all things web review. With this being my second I think I'm starting a trend. This place is painfully small and the lay out is a little awkward and confusing. To the point that I would dock it a star, but the food and the service are just too good to be anything short of a 5 star restaurant. When you first arrive you will be greeted by friendly and energetic staff. It has the down home feel of your corner bar. Without the local drunk and with a plethora of tasty food. Here is the set up. It is a tapas restaurant. A little over half the menu is always available, but there is a section of seasonally rotating dishes. I've been eating here for a while and been through all of the regular dishes and quite a few seasonal ones. Everything has been excellent. The Garlic Aioli is worth the trip alone. Chile Relleno de la Noche is a go to favorite. This is also the only place where my wife will eat the lamb. Perhaps the best testament to the menu is the worst dish I've experienced. One day we ordered a meatball sandwich off the seasonal menu. It was a very good meatball sandwich, but I found myself very disappointed. As I thought about it I realized that I was disappointed because it wasn't amazing like everything else I've tried there. Ficelle has set the bar so high for me that a very good menu item is a disappointment. If you are in Yollo county and haven't been here yet, you are really missing out. It is by far the best we have around. Just don't go too often. Like I said it's a very small building and I hate waiting for my Ficelle. read more

Winters.....actually has a small cute little downtown. And Ficelle only adds to that little ambiance. Just a short distance away from all the chains and fast food of Vacaville is this gem of a tapas place. They have their menu items written on chalkboards on the wall. You choose your plates and tell them your name, and they give you a number to bring to your table. Started off with the cannelloni del mar (my fav), the beef sliders (tastes like delicious small grilled burgers), and the eggplant stack. Whenever you want to order more tapas, you just head back to the counter with your number and tell them what else you want. The food all tasted fresh and it felt like all the plates were carefully thought out and put together. Additionally, they provide bread and a garlic dip. The garlic dip is SUPER garlicky, so just accept the fact that with such deliciousness, a garlic breath is an easy price to pay. Friendly waitstaff, and friendly fellow diners make this a delightful experience. read more

What a treat! I found it hard to believe this restaurant has been in Winters for 4 years and I never knew about it! The place is packed with mostly locals. It was fun to be in a place where everyone seemed to know each other. The owners were so warm and welcoming. The wine choices are quite good and very reasonably priced. My friend Laurie and I ordered the sangria....which was so refreshing and tasty (so good, we had to have another one!). Now for the food....well known for their Tapas. The selection was so yummy, we kept ordering even though we were full! We had the spicy shrimp, plato combinado, chile relleno con arroz and crostini. I don't eat red meat, but the table next to us kept ordering and devouring the teriyaki beef skewers. I cannot wait to go back! I now have a new favorite place to dine. Next time, weather permitting, I plan to dine on their patio. read more

Everything about this place I love! The location, the ambiance, the food, the sangria and the owner! Chile relleno (not your average Mexican stuffed pepper but oh so good), crostini (worth 5 stars on its own), and the canelone del mar (super rich, and decadent so you might want to share) are probably my favorite, but I tried literally almost everything off the menu and you cannot go wrong! The only thing I suggest is they are open more days than just Thursday-Saturday. read more

This place is simply fantastic! Tucked behind the corner of Steady Eddy's--a local cat-shrine that doubles as a cozy café--this charming restaurant delivers some of the best tapas one can find this side of the equator. Clean, fresh, and elegant--each of their dishes delivers a delightful experience to the palate. Indeed, each bite conveys with it a gustatory experience that will leave you in awe, and make you ponder the fortunate series of events that lead your lucky soul to this whimsical eatery. read more

Maybe it was the fantastic sangria, but I am now motivated to write my first review. Wow, this is the discovery of the year. Tapas from all over the world in a beautiful presentation. It is fascinating to see traditional Spanish recipes of the owners' abuela being served in thiscozy place. Friendly, non-nonsense presentation and delivery. Foodies are swarming in from within a 100 mile radius, read more

Excellent wines by the glass. Fabulous small plates. Amusing and creative menus written on a blackboard. I'll definitely return. It is very worth the drive to Winters. read more

We sat outside on a warm summer night. Great tapas, wonderful Sangria. The tables were small so you could pull several together for a group or have an intimate dinner. I loved the open air deck, might have felt a little crowded inside. Owners and staff were fun and helpful and there was live music part of the time. This is a self-serve place for the most part...no problem with that, just good to know. You get everything from your food to your silverware and they run a tab for you. I can't wait to go back. read more

At the risk of flailing mercilessly upon the hulking mass of a lifeless equine mammal, it must be repeated that this place is off the charts. Went here with the OBaC for a kid free late evening dinner and found a small but vibrant crowd that had braved the weather. Wow. Happy owner and happy staff filled the place with their energy. Everything we tasted was excellent, but the Eggplant Stack and Chocolate Torte with Salted Caramel were both exceptional...as if you hadn't already figured that out. read more

What a gem in little Winters! Sangria and tapas are amazing, quaint little place...very comfy! Try their cannolini, it's amazing.

My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this restaurant a few weeks ago and it instantly became our new favorite. The staff is extremely friendly, everything we have tried on the diverse menu has been fantastic, the sangria is AMAZING, and the atmosphere is fun and inviting. Can't wait to come back! It's nice read more

Authentic and delicious, with a nice laid back outdoor patio. The kind of place where the owners are eating w/ their friends with wine and smiles every evening.... or at least I would imagine they do! read more

This was my second visit to the restaurant. Food was really good and it gets really busy. We went on a Saturday night and arrived a little before the restaurant opened. There was already a line that was forming. We ordered our food and it took about 15 minutes or so before it arrived. The food was hot and looked appetizing. We got the lamb, eggplant, shrimp, sweet potatoes, and sliders. Everything tasted good. However from the last time we came, they gave less sliders. Three would have been ideal since they are on the smaller side being served on a Hawaiian roll. They only gave two sliders per order. The service was a bit slow that night in bussing the tables of our dirty dishes. Overall it was a good experience albeit a little pricey as it takes a lot of orders of items to get full. We will more than likely come back again. read more

I LOVE this place. I live in NYC, but my entire family lives in Vacaville and they introduced me to this place. I have to say it beats out any other tapas place I've been to in this country...and I've been to quite a few. It's a great atmosphere (there are many regulars who can attest to this), the service is wonderful, and every single dish is phenomenal. You can't go wrong. read more

The food is amazing: the beef skewers and Canelone del mar are amazing. The sangria is bomb!

Fiselle is a treat, hidden away in Winters. Go look for it! The four of us rode our bikes from Davis yesterday, and stayed in a B & B in town. We decided to check out Fiselle after reading all of the excellent reviews. It didn't disappoint. The atmosphere is casual, unpretentious, and fun, and the food was all very high quality --from a creative, constantly changing menu. A few standouts: canneloni with crab, shrimp, and a lemon-leek sauce; the terrine-like eggplant stack, and the spicy stuffed green pepper. Food came out FAST, and the prices were very reasonable. It all went nicely with a bottle of Argentina white wine. You can't roll up just any night though --they're only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. But it's worth it. read more