Disappointed after driving from Vacaville to try this place for the first time. The food was served in paper boats and most of it was dry and favorless. The only good thing was the wine. One and done. read more

We used to Love LOVE this place. It has always been a favorite. We would come for the Ajo alone. Tonight, sadly will probably be our last visit. Understanding inflation and all that, I'm not spending $100 bucks for my food to be served in paper boats that was once served on actual plates. The Ajo tasted goofy, the Baked Pasta tasted like bottled sauce and cheese in it, our beef skewers were super chewy and we got charged to refill the bread. Usually this place is poppin' on a saturday night, tonight dead. We thought it was closed at first. It's too bad since we have always talked this place up to friends and family. Being a Spaniard it was nice to have a few flavors of home here, but now, we will just make it at home or find another spot. read more

They are never open, even though the web states they are!?! They are only serving sangria on a Friday night??? Too bad, they used to have some decent food for another great experience in Winters. But it seems this window is closing. I do not recommend it. Shame on you ficelle! read more

I would say this is the best restaurant in the area (I didn't try preserve as they didn't have vegetarian options, other than mac&cheese) The food was really tasty but not Spanish. It was smallish bites for sharing I would totally go back but if you are craving real tapas you would be let down. The sangria was way too sweet and their wine selection was poor But again wonderful food! read more

Winters is always surprising my wife and I. We thought it being such a small town it wouldn't have to much to offer. Well don't make the mistake of thinking that about Ficelle's. From the outside Ficelle's is a small restaurant with minimal seating on the inside. Thankfully the deck has plenty of additional seating. There is plenty of large trees to provide shade on those warm California days. When you enter the restaurant you first approach the bar to order. They have a large variety of Spanish style tapas to choose from. There will definitely be something for everyone in your party. The plates are small but carry a large punch of flavor. But you will need to get 4-5 items to make a full meal if there is more than 2 people. But then sharing is fun and drives conversation. An absolute must have is their sangria. It is one of the best I've had, and you can buy it by the pitcher... which is worth doing. Overall, if your looking for an awesome date night or a casual night out with friends, the go to Ficelle. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is great, and the sangria keeps flowing. read more

What a well oiled machine! Everything was perfect. There were 16 of us and the staff was attentive, the food was delicious and came out very fast. They were able to easily split our checks and everyone's order was correct and there were just no complaints. Thanks again for accommodating us! read more

Ficelle - Eggplant stack and empanada - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

First time here my wife took me. The ambiance was great. This a causal and up scale places all in one. Staff was very friendly and nice. Prices was fair. Food was great. We order a number of things . Teriyaki beef skewers A+ one of my favors. But small plates are great so you can try different things read more

Ficelle - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

Love everything about this place from the service to the atmosphere and selection of tapas! I really had no idea of the variety of tapas (which is just a smaller portion of dishes) that could be made! My favorite was the empanadas grande filled with beans, meat topped with sour cream and cheese served with side of fresh salsa! Other satisfying dishes were the grilled shrimp: Gambas al Ajillo and the Plato Combinado. Definitely start with this combination plate. It's a traditional mix of greens, and garbanzo bean salad with salami and cheese. It helps the indecisive for sure. The style of serving is order up front, open a tab, and they serve you each tapa meal. It can get crowded inside and after 7pm it's harder to find seating! Tip: someone sit and another grab a menu. Also, their Sangria is $5 large glass! This is a must. read more

Ficelle - Menu - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

I have been coming to this restaurant for many years and it has always been one of my favorites. The food is consistently good and the service is great. One of my favorite parts of this restaurant is the ambiance with a nice outdoor patio. The small plate concept is fun and great for groups or just a date. My favorites are always the sliders filled with cheese and the papas ficelle (potato wedges). This place is definitely worth the visit to winters. read more

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Great spot for Tapas! Delicious food, refreshing sangria. Perfect for a solo dinner or a group of family and friends.

This is my second time eating at Ficelle's, and I'm just so in love. Ficelle's food is just incredible. Everything is so delicious. If you haven't been to a tapas place before the idea is you order small dishes Spanish dishes and you share them with your friends. The dishes range from $6 to about $13. And I haven't had a bad dish yet. I've the empanadas, shrimps, beet with goat cheese crostini, crab and shrimp pasta, the lamb. I'm telling you it's all wonderful. The sauce that comes with the crab and shrimp pasta is really rich and buttery. They also serve bread with the strongest garlic aioli I've ever had. Be warned. But it also smart to keep it around for other dishes. The antipasta is really great, and is the best thing to start with if everyone is really hungry. I'm always amazed with how delicious the chickpea and bean salad is. Oh and the sangria!!! Mmmmmmmmm. Sangria's here are the best I've had. It's about $5 or $35 for a pitcher that pours 8-9 drinks. Ficelle is such a good place for a date, to bring your kids, or whoever. It's just really that good. read more

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We stopped in to try this place out and get some tasty tapas that we have herd so much about. This place may be small, but the food the serve brings big flavor!! There is a few tables and a bar inside and the rest is outdoors seating on the deck with great music and a wonderful atmosphere read more

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Love this place. Small plates with their signature favorites and seasonal specials as well. Sangria is awesome (and I don't like wine). Get here early! Seating is limited both indoor and outside. Beautifully located in the heart of downtown Winters! read more

A fun tapas style. Pasta, shrimp. Not a lot of Spanish style choices. Friendly staff and good food. We ate on the patio on a pleasant summery evening. read more

The best hidden secret in Northern California. The food is authentic and amazing. The dining experience is wonderful and serves up Michelin level food in a cozy neighborhood environment. read more

Sangria is amazing! Tapas too. Very nice patio and areas to sit both inside and out. Service is great too

All of the food at Ficelle is so delicious!! It is one of my new favorite places to eat! Kind of a hidden gem! Nothing fancy, just great food!! Not too expensive either! We came at dinner time right when they opened on a Saturday and didn't have any wait at all! I only wish they were open more days! And the location is great for doing a little stroll in downtown Winters :) read more

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Ficelle's is one of the best kept secrets in the region. But when you see people lining up for their small dishes, you know word is starting to get out. Unique dishes, drinks and atmosphere. Catch them if you can. read more

Say no more... the-5-star-yelp-rating... pretty much explains it all! Who would have thought, tapas in Winters, CA? Must not be that great, but what the heck... 5-stars-yelp-rating, must be good, right? No, it was just good, but was AMAZING!!!! AMAZING!!! AMAZING!!!! Here, let me break it down: ENVIRONMENT & SERVERS: Yes, Fricelle is truly a hidden gem! Tucked away in the back. Just walk around the wooden building and you'll find an entrance door. Wait, don't be confused, there's no one to sit you down, so walk into the restaurant door and, there, servers ready to help you out. I was greeted by a very help man who asked, "have you been here before," and of course, my answer was a nope! So, don't be afraid of telling the servers that this is your first time here ! They are super helpful!! Server boy gave me some awesome food recommendations! AMAZING!!!! 5 stars. So, this is how it rolls at Ficelle: go in front of the cashier, order your food with a server, find yourself table (self seating, there's indoor and outdoor seating... sit outside... amazing!), eat and enjoy, and finally, go up to cashier and pay. Pretty interesting... usually in places like this you'll have to pay first, but here at Ficelle pay at the end... a fantastic way to recapture a feeling of a trusting-community. 5 stars. FOOD: (1) Canelone del Mar: crab and shrimp stuffed pasta, topped with creamy-cheesy-cheese and little hints of lemony-taste. Very good! 5 stars. (2) Gambas al Ajillo: this is my favorite dish! Shrimp is drenched in oil and strong flavors of garlic, mild spices, hints of salt, and touches of refreshing parsley. I LOVE! (3) Bread topped with cheese and salad in the middle: forgot what this dish is called, but very cheddar-cheesy-like, but you can mild it down with some salad and wine. DELISH! 5 stars. (4) Bread and Spread: Okay, I know I'm odd, but I love bread!! Bread here was okay... but!! but!!! but!!! The spread is AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I think it's butter drenched in garlic! YUM! 5 stars!! DRINKS: House Sangria: A MUST, MUST try!!! Judge for yourself, but I love it! 5 stars!!! SOME PHOTOS: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/G-ukVJFsW7bqceEMil5nFQ?select=k7p-JnUuLOvVQrf1vXocsg THERE WAS NO DAMAGE! The bill came up to be $35 for 3 dishes and 2 sangrias!!!! WOW amazing! That's pretty cheap compare to other places! **OVERALL: Sit out side, meet some cool people, listen to live music, start with bread and amazing garlic spread, and of course, whatever you order... will definitely be satisfying-AMAZING!!! 5 stars to Ficelle!!!!!!!!!!!! It's as good as it gets! read more

Ficelle - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

For a town as small as Winters, there are some pretty decent dining options in town. Not that there are too many, but all of them are very unique and Ficelle is definitely one of those. Very laid back, tucked away in a rustic space, reminiscent of a wood cabin, this Tapas fusion restaurant has some glowing reviews that are well deserved. Couple of pointers if you're coming to Ficelle for the first time: a. The tables are self-seating and sharing is encouraged. b. Order inside at the bar, grab the table number, and they will bring the plates as they come out. If you want to order more, just bring the same number back. c. Tab can be left open upon first order if you plan to repeat the offense. d. Drinks are picked up at the bar, next to the register. The tapas at Ficelle are not traditional Spanish but delicious nevertheless. The only drawback is that the prices are a bit on the high side for such small portions. Also, no beer on tap but they do have a decent selection of bottles. If I can make a suggestion, it would be nice to see some Berryessa brews represented since the brewery is already in the same zipcode. If you find yourself in Winters and are looking for a different and relaxed place to grab a bite (or few), along with delicious house sangria (a must!), make sure to give Ficelle a try. Also, if you are looking to check out what's in Winters, Ficelle might be one of the reasons to come out. No need to say, we will be back soon too! read more

Fantastic. I wasn't sure what to expect when my best friend told me we were going to Winters to have tapas for her amazing Step Mothers birthday party... the initial thought that left this San Francisco transplant head was "They have tapas in WINTERS? This can't be good". We arrived in a cute little town just as the sun was starting to set, the air outside was pleasantly warm. We made our way onto the outside seating area and found our group. We stepped inside to place our orders and I was already impressed with there menu just by looking at it. We had: Plato Combinado: Refreshing, light and fun to munch on while drinking Sangria and Wine in the warm air, chatting and laughing with family. Fruta y Queso: Fresh, yummy and good cheese pairings. Teriyaki Beef Skewers x2, Smokey and Sweet, the beef was surprisingly tender! Gambas al Ajillo: man oh man this was a BEAUTIFUL dish. Spicy Shrimp perfectly cooked in a fresh olive oil with red peppers the colour was intoxicating. Canelone del Mar: YUM. This was probably my favorite dish of all taste wise. Esthetically it is a little bland but the taste was heaven. The grab and shrimp were tender and were not overwhelmed by the creamy lemony sauce. Sangria: It was actaully pretty good. The fruit appeared to have been sitting for awhile in the wine which is a GOOD THING. Very refreshing on the warm night. The staff were all so kind and so polite, even though it was insanely busy they took the time to make sure our party was taken care of, they offered assistance with the cake and kept out glasses filled. Over all, this place blew me away. read more

Ficelle - Gambas al Ajillo - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

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Excellent food and friendly place to be! Love the tapas style and sharing with friends and family. Their Sangria is the best!

Ficelle in downtown Winters, CA is the place to go!!! Ficelle is a restaurant that serves small-plates of Italian and Mexican - inspired dishes. I came here with a group of friends, and we all decided quickly that we did not want to share plates. Good call. I ordered the wild mushroom ravioli and the beef burger sliders. For small plates I was thoroughly stuffed by the end of the meal. The sliders contained some of the juiciest and most well-flavored ground beef I think I've ever had. The ravioli was served with half thick red meat sauce and half thick white. As good as the food was, the topper for the evening had to be the house-made sangria. It was the fruitiest, most full-bodied sangria I've ever tasted. I cannot wait for my next visit!!!! read more

Ficelle - Wild mushroom ravioli - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

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I would give this place six stars if I could. While driving past Winters on 505 I located this establishment on yelp. Sounded interesting and we were hungry. Being from the Bay Area we are used to great restaurants. Upon arrival I found a very busy line of people ordering food. We arrived at the evening rush. The food is served tapas style which allowed us to share many plates. Excellent food! Clean food, great flavor, good beer and wine list, very nice ambience. While this place is a far from home, we are impressed enough to make the journey here again just for dinner. read more

Ficelle - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

Wow! Just wow! A place across the street was highly recommended by a dear friend. Wife and I went there and found the menu "underwhelming". BUT, Ficelle... so much to say. Chile relleno, simonis street corn, and the wild mushroom ravioli were our favorites. Great service at the front as well. The two ladies really helped out with our choices. Aaaand... we ordered too much food. Glad to taste it all though. Highly recommend this place. Glad we found it. But wait! The Sangria! Don't get me started on the sangria. read more

We come here at least once a month and always enjoy some great food, great ambiance and great service. The sangria is some of the best I've ever had and the bread with the aho is spectacular. There are some things on the menu that are a constant, like the beef skewers and the gambas. But, every week they add different specials to the regular menu, like the bacon wrapped meatloaf or the ribs. The ambiance is casual and in the summertime, the best seats in the house are on the patio. read more

Ficelle - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

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Love Ficelle's - the cooks are always spot on with the menu and the small town feel combined with the class is second to none! Must go if you are in Winter's! And do not forget the Sangria! read more

The food is amazing! The garlic Ajo dip, Chile relleno and sangria are a few of my favorite things. There hasn't been anything that I didn't like from here, highly recommend!! read more

High quality food and fast service. We had the chili relleno and gambas over rice. The flavors were perfect. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Ficelle - Chili Relleno - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

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The chicken avocado tostada is sooo good, only to be surpassed by the friendly service! Thanks Jack !!

Ficelle was my first dining experience in Winters. Driving up there from Sac, it felt like it was SO far away and in the middle of nowhere. But once we drove over the bridge, I saw this little mini mecca of culinary options right before my eyes. Tapas are a great option to sample all kinds of goodies for (usually) not so much money. Each dish ranged from $5-12. We tried: Teriyaki beef skewers-meaty with a nice charred flavor. This was our second favorite Chile Relleno with cheese and rice mixture-this was my favorite plate. The rice filling was nice and moist, and the sauce was delicious Garlic cheese bread-pretty standard. Nothing new or special Fish tacos-fish with cabbage and white sauce. It was okay. We also ordered desserts: flan, lemon cupcake, and chocolate cupcake. All were good but not great, and the flan was the clear winner of the sweets we sampled. We ordered a couple pitchers of red sangria for the table, which serves about 8-9 glasses. Great service. This place is only open a few hours each night, a few days a week, and it gets packed. Arrive early to get a good table. read more

This place is the bees knee. I mean nothing is okay here...EVERYTHING IG GREAT HERE!!!! The service, the food and the entertainment. The people are down to earth and quite knowledgeable about this place and it's food. The sangria is killer btw. read more

Does even the passing thought of decision-making kick your fight-or-flight response into overdrive, forcing you into a balled-up fetal position pose on the floor, even if that decision is something as innocuous as deciding what to eat for dinner? Well friends, I have good news and bad news; the good news is that there is a super-friendly, casual, yet lovely little establishment that will give you tastes of like, 20 different things at once! I know, crazy, right? There's this thing called "tapas", which means "small plates" or something, and "Ficelle", located in charming Winters, CA, serves it all up with flair, inventiveness, and no-nonsense simplicity. Our little group managed to sample 7 or 8 different delightful things, including lamb and beef skewers, wild mushroom ravioli, crab stuffed pasta, chicken avocado tostada, sizzling shrimp with red pepper, and couple of others that escape me. It was all very unpretentious, relatively inexpensive, and amazingly fresh and tasty. We sat in the lovely outdoor wood deck area and kept cool with many many glasses of house-made ice cold sangria (delish!) In summary, this is another absolute gem of a spot in the quickly growing-on-me town of Winters, just a stones throw from Lake Berryessa. Recommended! So, what's the bad news? The bad news is that there is no bad news, so you'll find yourself making (incredibly) lame excuses to drive all the way up there like catching Michael Bolton in concert at the Cache Creek casino when all you really want is more tapas and sangria. And trust me, Mr. Bolton can tell that you've got Latin inspired food delights on your mind and not the embarrassing braying and over-the-hill hip swinging of a 65 year old man. read more

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Everything looks and tastes great. However, as a college student, it does get pricey if you're here to really eat. I'd recommend coming not ravenous, especially for the guys. There is outdoors seating with a guy playing the spanish guitar on the patio. It's a great relaxing and fun atmosphere. Sangria was very fresh and tasty. But the best thing here is honestly the bread and the spread they have. Best tasting thing ever. We went back for many, many refills. read more

I can only add to the praise Ficelle seems to be garnering, this place was excellent on all fronts especially considering that it's in... well... Winters.... And listen, I'm not trying to knock Winters, it's just that I've lived in the area my whole life and Winters has always been a place where I stop to get gas on my way to somewhere else. I never knew there was anything going on here let alone this great little downtown area with a restaurant like Ficelle. Ficelle is a tapas place so don't order one plate expecting it to be your entree, everything is smallish portions. I'd suggest two plates per person to start with and if you're still hungry you can order more as you go. The first thing we got was a chicken tostada plate, which was (surprisingly to us all) cold and had a decidedly funky flavor that no one cared for. But after that dubious start everything came up roses. The Chile Rellena (so named I expect because it was sort of a reverse relleno) was excellent, with a delicious mole sauce and some nice cherry tomatoes that perfectly offset the spicy pepper. The sliders were absolutely delicious, the meatballs were wonderful, and the cheese toast was... well it was just cheese toast but come on who doesn't like cheese toast? We also had a skewer plate which was perfectly cooked and delicious, as well as sampling a kind of open-face pork sandwich which was good though I doubt I'd get it again. The pitcher of sangria was wonderful and on a warm evening would be a perfect accompaniment to the food. Service was prompt, the atmosphere was lovely and inviting and the bathroom was clean and well appointed. Prices were quite fair, not cheap per se but certainly not shocking. The only thing preventing me from offering up a fifth star is that while everything was excellent nothing was truly exceptional. Details are often the difference between excellent and exceptional, and this is true of Ficelle; The meatballs were excellent and the garlic bread that came with them was delicious, but it didn't have that extra little something that makes you say "Wow, this is amazing garlic bread..." The sliders were similar: They were excellent, but being served on store-bought buns instead of awesome fresh baked in-house buns can be the difference between excellent and exceptional. To be fair, it can also be the difference between reasonably priced and too expensive, especially if that attempt to be exceptional doesn't quite work. But as always with a 4 star review, don't let the details that stop a 5th star prevent you from eating at what is without question a great spot. The food is better than good and they obviously care about presentation and quality of service. We will *definitely* be back! read more

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Ficelle has the best menu in Winters, the food is so fresh! Sangria is amazing, go once and it will Ben our fav!!!

This is by far one of the best restraunts around. Their food is always on point and their customer service is outstanding! The atmosphere is fun, friendly, warming, and it feels like a family get together. Keep doing what you are all doing because it works. We always look forward to the days you are open and when ever we have visitors from out of town, state, or county, we ALWAYS try to bring them here. read more

Very cute interior and enjoyed the food. You open a tab and order at the counter and take a number, then seat yourself. The polenta with asparagus was really good, as well as the shrimp and the crab and shrimp stuffed pasta. I wasn't the biggest fan of the bean and cheese empanada we tried, but that may be because I am more used to Argentine empanadas and they were different than what I am used to. Can get loud inside and fills up quickly so be conscious of that if you are coming with a large group! read more

Tasty small plates but I don't know that I'd call most of it 'Spanish tapas' The gambas seemed a bit Spanish but many other items, while good, were not very traditional. At least not as I had them across Spain. However, if you are just looking for some good small plates and a great patio this is a good spot to hit. read more

Ficelle - Spanish Near Me - Winters, California

What a gem! We ordered the linguine with clams, canelone del mar, and chile relleno. They were all fantastic! Portions could be a bit bigger but I eat alot...I loved the dining patio. Very lively crowd and great place to go for a date! read more