We went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Our server was super kind and sweet. Lovely glasses of wine . The food was super delicious. We will be back but will make a proper reso first. You have to try this winery ! read more

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This was a great spot for lunch and the wine was nice too. The service was great. We had a group of 8, they had us pre-order our food and this turned out to be really great, it allowed us to keep our schedule while still having a nice lunch on our multi-vineyard wine tour. They did a great job with our two pizzas, two gnocchi, and two plates of risotto. A bottle of wine with lunch was comparable to the prices at the wine shop, we were really happy. read more

Their fall menu is something you don't want to miss. We had the risotto and fig pizza. The food was beyond amazing. Risotto is not an easy thing to make but it's the best we've tasted not only in the region but throughout our travels. Once we put in our order we had samples of their wine which helped us select our lunch pairings. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. We would recommend this as one of the secret spots of Niagara. read more

Ridgepoint Wines - Risotto and fig pizza - Wineries Near Me - Vineland, Ontario

Before heading to Niagara-on-the-Lake Day#2 for Taste the Season (post here) and after our haul at Megalomaniac Winery (@MegalomaniacJHC), we decided to head next door to The Dinning Room at Ridgepoint Wines (@Ridgepointwines) for lunch. I really have never heard of this winery before but why not give it a try since it was recommended by the people at Megalomaniac. Very simple decor, nothing but a very casual restaurant serving Italian fare like fresh made pastas. We were early so the place was empty but heard from our server that the day before, the place was packed and they are sold out of a few items. Freshly Baked Bread ~ This came piping hot and it was so good that I can munch on it these all day long. Soup of the day $9 ~ Made with fresh local produce, this was hot freshly made soup was perfect for that cold windy day. Ridgepoint Nebbiolo Bolognese $22 ~ Nebbiolo-stewed Alberta Beef and Ontario Pork, fresh paperdella and aged Canadian cheddar ~ We tend to order papardelle whenever we see it on the menu and this was amazing. ~ Freshly made pasta does make a difference, there was just the right amount of sauce, meat and cheese that you still taste the egg-y flavor of the pasta. ~ Doesn't it look beautiful Roberto's Linguini $14 ~ Fresh linguini tossed with preserved tomato sauce finished with cold pressed olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano ~ I love how everything was served piping hot which warm us up and prepare us for all the wine tasting ahead. We always like to order something simple and we wanted to try the preserved tomato sauce which was a tad salty for me but nonetheless, it was still delicious with the freshly made pasta. Verdict : ~ Nothing beats simple cooking, fresh ingredients ~ And who can say no to freshly made pasta ~ It's always best to fill up before drinking, this was perfect. ~ Great big portion and quite avoidable priced given where we are. ~ Just looking at these picture make me crave for some fresh pastas read more

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As it can happen, even in Canada's humble wine regions, there are wineries that get overlooked because they are located near much more famous (Tawse) and market-savvy (Megalomaniac) places that have lots of wines in Ontario's alcohol monopoly the LCBO. I came here looking to visit someplace I had never been before and was simply blown away. I almost did not review this to be a bit self-serving by keeping this a secret. No, it does not have a fancy gift shop with lots of jams, gourmet chocolates, carafes, cheese boards, and Riedel wine glasses for sale. No, there are no fancy cellar tours, and the place, while nice, is easily overshadowed by much fancier neighbours. In fact, the driveway can be a bit muddy after a rainstorm. No, there is not a large staff of quasi-knowledgeable youngsters ready to handle tour bus crowds. What is does have is wine you can only get here, a nice little Italian restaurant, and Laura- a one-woman-workhorse of a sommelier who gave me what was arguably the best tasting I have had in the region. They do a lot of ripaso-style wines thanks to the owner's Italian heritage, yet also fine sweet wines, Merlot, Pinot Noir and more. The tasting flight and service that Laura created was brilliant. Every wine I tried was one I would happily drink with friends or keep for myself. And did I mention the prices? Very reasonable in the 15-30$ range for wines that have 5-7 years of age. I also ate pasta and had a glass of Pinot at the restaurant. Service and food were delicious. If you like a winery visit for the wine, and perhaps a tasty lunch, you will really like this. read more

Really wanted to try the restaurant but think it was closed due to Grape and Wine. Tasting was delicious and all the wines were good. Staff was incredibly friendly and hospitable. Want to go back for food. read more

We came here for the Niagara New Vintage Wine Festival over the weekend, it was our second stop for the weekend. They were totally swamped, one of the staff told us that their chef had left for another appointment and I can't imagine how crazy that must have been. As such, the wait was quite long, almost twenty minutes for the venison slider that they were serving. We tried to duck out, but one of the staff called us back on the way out and offered us more wine, which was appreciated. The wine itself, which was one of their new reds, was quite delicious, I would strongly recommend the place for their wine. There were two wine choices, they were both quite full-bodied. I don't particularly like red wine, but I very much enjoyed the wine here. The venison slider was great, my girlfriend didn't like it because she's not a huge fan of meat, but I thought it was worth the wait and would very much like to try a meal here. The wine and food were a four or five star, but the service was not up to snuff. read more

Eat at their restaurant . Oh hell yes. Fresh, simple, tasty food. Bison spaghetti and meatballs was amazing. read more

Cute little winery. Good sample sizes. Staff was excellent both in knowledge and friendliness. Will definitely return. Lunch menu looks interesting. read more

I've always found the staff at Ridgepoint knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and attentive. Ridgepoint winery has a lovely "casual dining" experience where they serve lots of Italian style food. We had the wild boar sausage that was prepared for us by the dish's creator Christopher Knight. It was delicious. Each time I've been there the food has been excellent and at a fair price. In the summer they have nice big patio. Be sure and check it out! read more

My tasting with Laura was outstanding, thank you for a truly unique experience! Everything was incredible, but my take home for the day was the White Cab. Don't skip this winery! read more

A small estate winery in Vineland, I have been to this place 3-4 times. They always have some good wine to taste, but are also one of the few places you can try some Italian grapes like Nebbilo, as they were the first to plant it in Ontario. While here this time I tried the Merlot Cabernet Aglianico blend they had and was impressed. I have never heard of the Aglianico grape, so nice to try another Italian grape grown in Canada. read more

Saturday our group of 22 people stopped by Ridgepoint for lunch and a wine tasting. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and accommodating in handling the diverse tastes of our large group. The dining room staff did not disappoint and handled the peculiar requests from the large group effectively and efficiently. The owner even shared some of their wine making secrets and answered all the questions, no matter how basic. They even made a special batch of their fabulous polenta fries for us. We will be going back read more

The restaurant is only open for lunch, the meal was pricy but worth it. The chef uses local products with everything prepared in their kitchen. My only criticism was that they did not offer wine pairings with the entrees. read more