We stopped for a drink and were impressed by the service and the staff -- and of course, the wine. Everybody was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They made recommendations that were exactly what we were looking for (crisp white wine, not too dry and a good red). Our favorite part was that Happy Hour is 25% off everything! We scored a bottle of Nergomaro wine for $45, which was a steal. We sat on the patio, staying toasty under the heated canopy while we enjoyed the sights and sounds of Cole Valley. TLDR: great wine, wonderful Happy Hour, and lovely staff. read more

InoVino - Happy hour - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Overall a 3.5 star but going to round down bc the wait was exorbitant and very mis-quoted and the service was super sub par. Came here the other night for dinner. We were told 10/15 minutes for a table. Took 50 minutes - nearly an hour! We totally should have gone somewhere else but alas we eventually were seated. I got pasta and also and some of the pinsa (Roman style pizza). Also had the meatballs. Everything was just so so. The pizza almost tasted stale - someone mentioned it is supposed to be like that but I've had pinsa a few times and that was not my experience. The pasta was pretty good - a red sauce. Nothing special. Meatballs also solid. Somehow my pasta came up 12-15 mins after everything else's food which was entirely confusing but oh well. The wine was good. Overall a cute little wine bar in CV, would def come back but nothing to write home about. read more

The food was superb and so was the service, both servers the one that started our order and the one that took over were on top of it. The ambience is cozy , its like a little neighborhood italian restaurant which is does give it a nice feel to it while you are enjoying your meal. Maybe some calabrian chillis as a spicy sauce would make this place perfection . read more

I enjoyed InoVino's happy hour. They have a decent wine list as well as a good selection of meats and cheeses. Service was friendly and efficient. They have a few tables outside for nice days but no shade, so be ready to catch some rays if you sit outside. read more

InoVino - Mortadella and truffle pecorino romano cheese - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here for date night thanks to the new Amex Platinum Resy benefit, and it was such a great find. Cozy atmosphere, great service, and everything we ordered hit the mark. We had the meatballs, Rigatoni All'Amatriciana, Brussels sprouts, and a pesto pasta. The meatballs were tender with just the right amount of sauce, and the Rigatoni had that perfect balance of heat and richness. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful, and the pesto pasta was fresh and bright without being heavy. It's the kind of neighborhood spot you can dress up for or just relax and enjoy good food and wine. Will definitely be back to try more pastas and maybe linger over dessert next time. read more

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InoVino made such a great impression on us when we popped in here after this year's Bay to Breakers, that when my partner asked me where I wanted to go for my birthday this year, InoVino was an easy choice. Unlike on race day, this time we came correct, with a reservation, and dressed the part for a night on the town. We were welcomed in by the staff and seated at our table. What we ordered: *Robiola 2 Latti cheese *Smoked oysters (2 orders) *Pesto pasta *Gnocchi All the food was absolutely delicious. The cheese is one of the best soft cheeses I've had. And I could eat that pesto pasta for three meals a day. I wish we had had dessert, but we were too satiated at that point. Next time. We've had their tiramisu before, and it is amazing. As far as the vino, I am entirely unfamiliar with Italian wines, but the staff is happy to make suggestions and let you taste until you find something you're happy with. After trying a few different wines, my partner and I settled on a couple of reds that we liked. As always, when we're enjoying a restaurant, we take our time. We were there for hours, and the staff never rushed us. We left very full and very happy. This is SUCH a sweet, romantic little spot, absolutely perfect for date night or an intimate celebration. I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday celebration here. Thank you for a lovely evening, InoVino! read more

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Perfect neighborhood spot that has a little bit of everything you need -- wine, pasta, light appetizers, pizza! Doubles as a very charming wine bar with a great selected list of italian wines. My favorites were the southern reds. 1. Burrata with crostini ($18) 2. Rigatoni All Amatriciana ($25) -- this dish was great, sauce was super flavorful (light, acidic, a bit spicy) 3. Pappardelle with lamb ($32) -- The pasta was overcooked but the sauce and lamb coated the noodles perfectly Service was great, our servers checked on us multiple times throughout the night. Came on a wednesday night at 7pm and every table was occupied. It's a very small place so the place fills up quick but love that the business was great. read more

InoVino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a fantastic neighborhood spot in downtown San Francisco! I recently came here on a Sunday evening with some work colleagues and we split a little bit of everything - they were out of prosciutto, which we originally wanted to order a pizza with it - but everything we did try was remarkable! The brussel sprouts with truffle? I will never want to make brussel sprouts the same again! I also thoroughly enjoyed fried squash blossoms and the gnocchi. Service was absolutely excellent and I cannot wait to visit again when I am back in the Bay Area! read more

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Previous review had way to much Bay to Breakers comments. This one is more about the place. Another fantastic experience at Inovino. We arrived minutes before our reservation time and were promptly seated. We both started with the Ribolla Gialla Proseco for drinks and the tinned fish smoked oysters along with the Robiola 2 Latti cheese. We have had this cheese before and it is rememberable, hence, we had it again. Next up the Fusliil Al Pesto Genovese. My partner went with the Moscato wine while I hung out with the Sangiovese. The oysters were so good we did them again along with the Gnocchi Al Porcini e Spinaci. Again, we have had this before and here we are again. The wine selection changes here a lot so what you get tonight may not be here next month. The service is quick and friendly. Inside seats about 24 with an extra 4 at the bar. Outside there are about 14 seats. Dress accordingly for outside 'cause it does get cold. I think lots of neighborhood peoples converge on this spot. See people popping in just for a glass of wine and others for dinner. We had reservations as did others. Not so sure if was necessary but why chance it. Stellar place. read more

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Amazing wine bar in Cole Valley! Outdoor and indoor seating. Every time I drink wine & eat charcuterie, it brings me back to Spain & Italy where life moves more slowly. Excellent service, and good food & drinks. They have happy hour EVERY DAY (3-5 pm), I was there Saturday shocked that they had HH on a weekend. And it's 25% off EVERYTHING. Food & drinks 5/5: - single cheese charcuterie ($9 HH): nuts, side of jam, bread & cheese, simple & delicious - glass of red wine ($9.75 HH) - olives ($3.75) - side of prosciutto read more

Stopped in after work for birthday celebrations with friends. As many times as I've been by over the years I hadn't been in. We got seated right away and it's really cute inside. It's cozy and intimate and has outdoor seating as well. Eric was our server and helpful with questions, friendly, and even brought out a bday dessert! We ordered a bottle of wine for the table and a cheese board. Everything was great and looked and tasted wonderful. Can't wait to come back and would love to try more of the food. read more

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Fun little wine bar This place is a great neighborhood spot. Great wine selection, friendly service. They were full when we arrived but the server found us a table within 15 minutes. We started off with the gnocchi which was packed with truffle flavor. Their pizza has a great quantity of toppings with a nice crispy and roasty flavor. Diavola had a nice spicy kick, but the salsiccia e broccolini was my fav. The amatricinia pasta was al dente in a flavorful sauce. The atmosphere is cozy and not too loud. read more

Wine bar with a homey vibe and fantastic Italian food! Highly recommend InoVino! Ambiance & Service: The inside is small but well-spaced, giving it a rustic, wholesome feel. The service was excellent--attentive and relaxed! Food & Drink: - Orange Wine: We shared a bottle of their natural orange wine, which was wonderfully tart and not too sweet! - Cheese/Salami Board: They made us a delicious board with prosciutto and pecorino. The bread was soft and fluffy! - Rigatoni all' Amatriciana: This pasta was incredible! The sauce was savory and slightly spicy, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. TL;DR: Perfect wine bar for a relaxed happy hour or dinner. We loved the Orange Wine, Cheese/Salami Board, and Rigatoni! read more

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I don't know what's going on there but this has been our neighborhood place forever. But the last couple of times service has been horrible. The time before last, server tried to convince me that sediment was normal in sparking wine when I was served a disgusting glass of wine with brown crap in it. The owner was delightful and intervened so we thought all was well. Our next visit, same server who ignored us for over 15 min even though there was another server as well, and only 3 tables, one of which who had already ordered. (This is a super tiny place with 4 tables for 2outside and may be 5-6 table s inside.it's a wine bar with a limited menu) She literally sneered at us "so you want dinner?" And took another 5 min to get us menus. I asked if she had a problem with us which she denied and became slightly more friendly.. However when she took our order she kept repeating;g the wrong items to the point that I showed her exactly on the menu what we wanted. The pasta was correct after I literally pointed to the menu item I was ordering. I did the same with the pizza - salciccia e broccolini which she repeated. What we got was pepperoni. I sent it back and left. I don't know if she hates us or is just a horrible server . But something is up,there after years of great experiences. read more

Great neighborhood spot. The staff here are a joy, they know their wine, really help you find a great glass or bottle to enjoy. The staff's energy is evident how they work the room and outside tables. The food compliments the wine, simple, savory and just a gem in the neighborhood. read more

InoVino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The ONLY reason I give 4 stars was because the owner spilled red wine on us (complete accident & they compt'd an item + free dessert) - but even after that 4.5/5 is appropriate for this gorgeous little ristorante. The fact that the owner was there to begin with shows the caliber of restaurant. The food and wine is phenomenal, ambiance is so nice (a teensy but loud inside), and the service was great. Highly recommend as a legitimate Italian wine/dinner spot in Cole Valley! read more

InoVino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cozy date night spot with delicious Italian wines and choice cheese and meat plates. We shared the truffle gnocchi which was exquisite-- service was wonderful. Inside seating is close and intimate but the overall vibe reminds you why you love little nooks in SF. read more

Aside from the food being a bit lukewarm, this place has a wonderful ambiance, very attentive staff and a great selection of delicious wines! I would recommend treating this like a wine bar and not a restaurant. If you do decide to order food, I would avoid the Rigatoni All' Amatriciana--it was disappointing for complete lack of flavor. Instead, I would pair the Butter & Sage Pasta with your wine if you want a light yummy snack. read more

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This is a local favorite for my wife and I. Their happy hour is great. Always new interesting wines to try. The margarita pizza is not your typical margarita pizza. It's thicker and rectangular. But still delicious. We usually get the herbed almonds. I like the pickled vegetables too. All are on the happy hour menu. The service is VERY nice. The place is tiny inside, but romantic. It's a great date spot. For dinner I recommend the gnocchi. It's pretty epic. I highly recommend this place! read more

InoVino - Margarita pizza and almonds. Both mostly eaten:) yum! - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

After living in Cole Valley on and off for 20 plus years for years I have promoting this neighborhood place for friends as a destination in Cole valley for their wonderful wine list and food. However my most two recent interactions with the service manager has put such a bad taste in my mouth. I am not entirely sure why this person is in charge of front of the house with such appalling attitude and rudeness. Always a bit snippy, never friendly and most recently just outright rude. Recently when I asked if there was a table available even though there were several empty tables his response was no. And when I asked "is there a wait list" his response was "not that I know of". Just plain rude. Being that I still want to support this location business I asked how I would find out if there would be tables available and his response was "come back and check if you want to later". Ino Vino you disappointed me so much after years of being a regular customer. Just another sign of how our lovely neighborhood is changing for the worse. read more

Feels like a European wine bar. Good HH deal. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Good charcuterie with a great selection of cheese and meats. You can select which ones you want and create your own board. pasta or flatbreads also available for a larger meal. read more

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My boyfriend and I stumbled on InoVino on a Friday evening. They have limited seating but we luckily didn't need reservations to snag a table and got a spot of their outdoor patio. (My boyfriend did appreciate the overhead space heaters on the patio). Our server was friendly, timely, and had recommendations for wine and food. We each got a glass of wine and shared one of their meat and cheese boards. I would be interested to try it again, but explore more of their food options. It was a fun way to kickoff the weekend read more

InoVino - Glass of chilled red wine - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My friend and I were excited to try the happy hour. Between the unfriendly server, confusion on the wine prices and finding physical contamination in my food, we won't be back. I reached out to them in an email and did not receive a response. Hard pass, lots of other options in SF. read more

I came during one of their happy hours and it did not disappoint. As an aside, the hours of operation for their happy hour are very generous. The owner was very friendly and despite being one of two people in there when I visited, he was open to make conversation with anyone interested. I came to finish off my work but unfortunately they do not have wifi. This wasn't a huge issue though because the ambiance more than made up for it. The interior is moody, warm, and transports you out of San Francisco. A book would have made a perfect pairing, not a computer, for the setting. The food and wine were also amazing. The pizza I ordered was light and delicious with the beer crust on a pizza I've ever had. The crowd started to pick up right before their break so depending on the vibe you're looking for, I'd recommend going in the early afternoon for quiet and closer to closing for a lively environment. read more

Nice little wine shop in the Cole Valley neighborhood. Came here on a Friday for happy hour, we got a couple glasses of wine, the squash blossoms and a margherita pizza. It was all tasty and the wine was good! Would definitely come back here. Good service too :) read more

Very charming and cute hole in the wall Italian spot! We were immediately greeted by a kind and attentive server who was from Italy and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. We ordered delicious spreads of meats and cheese, nuts, and the amazing picked cauliflower, carrots, onions, and bell peppers with whole star anise in the mix. While the meat and cheese board was out an order of stuffed squash blossoms came which was the perfect accompaniment with a side of tasty marinara. Next was a lamb ragout, porcini and black truffle gnocchi, and a spinach/ricotta pasta dish. We were ELATED. We capped the evening off with a delicious serving of tiramisu which was plenty to split among three (especially after tasing a considerable portion of the menu ) Great food, easy street parking, attentive servers , broad wine selection and terrific food! Will be back! read more

Quiet, lovely, and intimate space. Live close to this and see many locals also go here. Food is slightly on the pricier side but it is a wine bar, that's to be expected. Staff are always willing to answer any questions about the wine. They welcome you to try the wine too. read more

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Was very excited to try this place out due to the great reviews but I was underwhelmed. I would give it a 3.5/5. Ambiance - cure and romantic, dimly lit. However it is so small inside and the tables are placed very close together, making it tough to hear each other. It was also incredibly hot and stuffy when we went during the winter. Service - friendly and warm staff Food - we got the persimmon salad which was delicious; the broccolini was fresh and tasty, the red sauce pasta was good but nothing to rave about, and i personally would skip the pizzas (which were more like large fluffy flatbreads). Food was decent, but nothing special. Wine - i tried three different wines that were all recommended (a pinot noir, blend, and cab) but unfortunately didn't love any of them. That being said, it's nice that they do half pours of their wines which means you can try more! read more

A gem find in Cole valley! If you can make it to happy hour, everyday from 3-5pm, it's so worth it! The happy hour menu has discounted appetizers, glasses of wine, mixed drinks, and pizzas. The servers are so friendly here and there's lots of seating outside to enjoy the nice weather. We order the San Daniele & Burrata Pinsette pizza -- it was so fresh and had a really nice rustic crunch. Pro tip: go early as it gets quite busy! read more

InoVino - San Daniele & Burrata Pinsette - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mi Piace di morire. Love this place, I came for a friends' birthday. The owner is so passionate about his food. Lovely Atmosphere! The orange wine e delicioso! read more

Came here on Saturday at about 6 pm and got seated immediately. Good: I really liked the octopus dish since it was super unique - it really tasted like mozzarella cheese and had such a unique texture that I just found it super fun to eat and the tomato sauce it came with was very tasty too. The ambiance here is really date-like and unique, though it is on the smaller side so there isn't a lot of seating. The okay: The lamb pasta where was pretty good and had a really chewy noodle which I really liked. The lamb itself wasn't the best I've had. Bad: I thought that the pizza here was a bit blander in terms of taste and we had the stracciatella pizza which was quite unique but didn't really translate to the taste. read more

InoVino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I am very happy InoVino is within walking distance from my house. I have been there several times now over the last few years (both for wine and for a full meal) and have always had a positive experience. They have an extensive wine list and delicious, authentic Italian food (my favorites so far have been the charcuterie board and the Rigatoni all'Amatriciana). The interior is cozy and they have outdoor seating as well. Prices are reasonable (considering SF pricing). read more

This wine bar is Cole Valley personified: local, charming, practical. My friend and I stopped by on a Sunday evening at 5:15 (barely missed the happy hour, which is everyday from 3-5pm) and were seated within 5 minutes even though the restaurant was quite packed with groups and couples. I ordered a 3oz pull of rose ($6!) and the portion was very sizeable (was pleasantly surprised--haven't yet gotten wine this inexpensive in SF at a non-happy hour price). We also shared the squash blossoms appetizer, which kind of just tasted like pizza but was still good. Ambiance of this place was amazing; will definitely be back to try their pastas! read more

InoVino - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My low score review is about the service and the environment! I think we didn't receive a good service because our waiter, even though he was Italian like me, he was very disconnected and didn't take care of me and my friends very well (he never checked on us if everything was ok, he didn't serve us water when we didn't have it...)! Speaking about the environment, the restaurant was too loud! It's very small inside, but the music and the voices of people made us very uncomfortable. Fortunately our baby slept the entire dinner! I can't say anything bad about the food because it was good! We tried burrata with crostini, fiori di zucca (my least favorite because they lack of filling), gnocchetti alla sorrentina, girelle all'amatriciana, maccheroni with lamb, Pinsa with San Daniele prosciutto! Every dish was very good, but not big portion compared to the price! We also ordered the tiramisù to celebrate my husband birthday and it was just ok! One thing I found unfair and made me mad is that they counted the stroller as a 6 person! Unbelievable not because of the 20% tip, but my baby is an infant and she didn't consume anything! You can't say that she was occupying a seat like an adult! Even though the food and the wine we ordered was good, I don't think I wanna come back. read more

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We needed pasta and were pleasantly surprised by this joint. Pasta was amazing wine selection was off the rocks. Prosciutto pizza was delightful. Atmosphere atmosphere atmosphere! This reminded me of traditional Sicilian food that my grandmother would make. Minus the pizza, she didn't make that. Lol. read more

InoVino - Wine. - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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InoVino is a disaster. The food is overpriced, and the service is appalling. It doesn't even compete with the other Italian restaurant in the neighborhood, Bambino's, which is significantly better. The food is nothing to write home about, the meatballs were bland, the pasta undercooked, the insalata has no depth. Portions were laughably small for the absurd prices they charge. There was at least a 25 min gap between our appetizers and entrees and the pinsa was served lukewarm. After receiving our bill, we noticed the "SF Mandates Employee Benefits" junk fee of 5% which is not required by law. We rightly deducted this from the tip, leaving a more than generous total of 17% for the quality of the service and restaurant. Apparently, that wasn't enough for our waiter, who decided to confront us, yelling why we left a "10% tip". Even if you do remove the fee portion, I'm not sure how he arrived upon this number. We calmly explained to him that we subtracted the tip based on the fee he charged us following which he again screamed at us to leave the restaurant and never come back again. Having a difference of opinion is ok, but screaming at your patrons and the toxic behavior which is evident from the replies the owner leaves on others' reviews, makes me worried for others who visit this despicable restaurant. We're certainly not missing out on being barred from this substandard place. I'm sure the owner's inevitable unhinged reply will only reinforce what a dumpster fire this place truly is. Attached are images of our receipt and the food. read more

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My husband and I used to like this restaurant, but I just walked in to see a woman with her little dog on her lap eating off of her charcuterie board. First of all - what is wrong with this woman that she would think this was ok? I do not want to be the one to eat off of a wooden charcuterie board after someone's dog has licked it clean. Second of all - what is wrong with the employees that no one asked her to stop letting her dog do this?!! I cannot believe how rude some people are. Really sad because this used to be one of our favorite restaurants, but we will never eat here again. read more

Great pasta and pizza. The ambiance is cozy and charming here. I love the open concept of the kitchen and watching them cook. Indoor and outdoor seating. We got the rigatoni with red sauce and the salsiccia and broccolini pizza. Well priced for serving size. We walked in no reservation on a Saturday night @ 730. Highly recommend! read more

InoVino - Rigatoni and salsiccia and broccolini pizza - Italian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great neighborhood place. The food is unassuming, but very tasty. The pizza slap w/ pesto drizzle!! Great service as well. Good on a summer day to sit outside and sip some vino. read more

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Food and wine were mid. Service was sparse, at best. If you order "a glass" of wine, they'll charge you the max amount, without clarifying. I thought I was ordering an $11 glass, but I was charged $22 for what tasted like Trader Joe's boxed wine. read more