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    The Restaurant at Ponte

    3.9 (730 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ragu alla Bolognese
    Arlene B.

    I've had this restaurant bookmarked for a while now but not living in the area makes it hard to visit. But we finally went back to Temecula and had the chance to go to Ponte for a birthday dinner. They have a pretty outdoor patio which looks into the vineyards. Unfortunately the night we went it was raining so the patio was covered. Service was great, staff was very friendly and attentive. Our waitress was kind enough to walk me through the different wines they offer. I ordered the ciopinno which had shrimp, scallops, clams and fish inside. Overall it was good but the curry overpowered the flavor. The truffle pizza was good but not enough truffle flavor. I think the bolognese was the best dish out of everything. It was hearty and hit the spot.

    Christian P.

    The service here is phenomenal from the moment you arrive until you leave. The staff really makes you feel taken care of the entire time. The food was great, and the drinks were just as good. My wife especially loved this place for the food--we're not huge wine tasting people, but we still enjoyed having a nice glass of wine with our meal. I honestly forgot the names of the dishes we ordered, but I did leave some pictures. The views are beautiful too, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

    Birthday surprise for Nana
    Audry P.

    From the outdoor seating to the customer service, this place was beyond amazing. We came to celebrate my Nana's 91st birthday, and our server was beyond excellent when it came to helping us celebrate. The views, stunning. The food, mouthwatering.. beautifully presented, and absolutely wonderful. Every dish was perfect. Highly recommend reservations as this place books up fast. But it is so very worth the time, and the money.

    Front to back: pulled beef dip sandwich with jus & French fries, cheese bread loaf with scallion dipping oil, cheeseburger & French fries.
    Martie L.

    As wine club members, we always plan to have lunch here when we pick up our wine. We have never been disappointed! The menu changes seasonally, and the food is always delicious! If you have a purse, they bring a basket for you to put it in by your table so it doesn't sit on the ground. Club members also get an amuse bouche to start the meal. The staff is friendly and attentive, and he manager stopped by every table to be sure that we were happy. I won't feature any item, because we've never had anything that wasn't delicious. I do have to mention the bread and scallion oil that appears first, however, it's definitely a favorite! Come to taste the wine, but be sure to have a meal here!

    So many delicious options! Megan our waitress was wonderful! Hubby had burger, I can Salomon cakes. The wine flights going by our table looked great. Another table had pizza and salads. Huge servings.

    Caesar and lamb
    Paulina J.

    Everything was delicious. Food we had the lamb dish, Caesar salad with steak and some refreshing drinks. Service was delightful (Megan) was kind and very knowledgeable of the menu. So attentive and made of our celebration something special. The outdoor seating is gorgeous.

    Complimentary bread
    Crystal B.

    Pretty venue. First time back in years. My friend and I both got the lamb. I wish the lamb was more herb-crusted and the blackberry and beverino reduction was a little richer in flavor, but overall, it was a good dish. The desserts were absolutely delicious (pot de creme and creme brulee). Service with Teresa D. was five stars!

    Fried calamari on the left with aoli and marinara sauce.  Center plate there's the house soft bread with aoli.  Calamari
    Maria V.

    Hi there peeps!!! Ok so... this time I visit the restaurant at Pointe. So far the service has been 10/10. I order to start Lake Harvest wine and fried calamari. The fried calamari was perfect. Fried to perfection. Crispy and tender at the same time. A difficult task hard to mastered when you are frying seafood. Teresa my server was fenomenal!! Omg!! She is the best!! She knows when to approach you and ask the right questions. I will say she is 100/10. I have dined at other places and she is amazing. Recommendation: ask for the house aoli with siracha and salt and pepper on the side. Is worth it. I know they can't cater to specific community, but this is your savior if you like spicy and well seasoned aoli. The entree was pan seared sea bass. It was perfectly done and well seasoned. Slightly crust outside, flaky and moist inside. The fish was laying on bed of pan seared carrots, creamy risotto with puree peas. The puree peas were light in texture and flavorful. It contrasted with the risotto and fish. The dessert was matcha cheesecake with coffee. The matcha cheesecake originally comes with some coconut flakes , but they made a substitution since I can't have it. This was a recommendation from my server. Overall food was excellent and service was outstanding.

    Autumn day menu, the restaurant at Ponte
    Kent C.

    Took some friends visiting the Temecula wine country to lunch at Ponte winery. Besides the Beautiful garden areas, they have an excellent restaurant with quality food at reasonable prices. In the pictures below, I included the autumn day menu for the content of each dish as well as the four entrées we ordered. Everyone graded them as an A for presentation, taste, value. I had the burger with sweet potato fries, and it was an A+. The service was excellent and responsive. The patio dining allowed us to enjoy a perfect day in the Temecula wine District. This property has plenty of parking as well as a hotel to stay at. Worth the drive. Enjoy.

    Grilled sirloin steak and shrimp
    Maria C.

    My husband and I love coming to the Ponte restaurant in the fall to celebrate our anniversary. The weather in November is perfect for outdoor patio dining and being surrounded by the beautiful scenic views. I love the menu options at this restaurant. Personally, the Ponte restaurant has been my favorite of all in the Temecula wine country. The service and food are exceptional which keeps us coming back here to celebrate special occasions.

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    Had an amazing experience! The Swordfish special with risotto was delicious. The service was 5/5

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    Great food, great wine, great service, great ambiance. You will not be disappointed if you dine here.

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    Had an amazing lunch at Ponte. The food was amazing but our server Ramon made it a great experience. Definitely will be back again!

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    Ramon was exceptional! Best serve we have had in a long time. Great atmosphere, quality food and great time.

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