Fredericksburg is a charming and quaint city filled with German culture and history. There are…read moreplenty of local mom and pop shops and attractions such as their numerous wineries. A couple that I've enjoyed in the past are Alexander vineyard and wildseed farms (they have beautiful flowers, plants, an area where butterflies roam and wine tastings). I recommend sunset grill for brunch and fredericksburg pie company for tasty pies and for beautiful views hike enchanted rock.

I've been to Fredericksburg twice now, the first was during late summer/early fall (September) and…read morethe second during late winter (February) and between the couple years gap, the city has grown and added restaurants and shops as well as new wineries that have popped up recently. It's a very cute and charming city with friendly folks. Definitely map out your wineries or take a winery tour. It's a great time for a weekend getaway.

Great little place where you can learn to cook like a chef. Fantastic place with all the BBQ…read moresauces and so much more. If you go out back there's a small private lake. Try the food your mind will explode. Super delicious everything you try you'll want to buy it all. Don't forget the wine!

My go-to spot for relaxation on stressful days. I adore the flower covered walk ways and beautiful…read morelake in the back surrounded by large pine trees. The only issue is that it closes early and is super packed on weekends with limited parking. My best option has been coming for lunch when possible during the week. It is absolute heaven enjoying their peach Moscato with a good book while catching some vitamin D as butterflys flutter around me. I don't care what type of day I'm having, this place makes it better instantly. They often have great deals. The last time I went they gave me some free cheese sticks with my purchase. It was very nice of the workers to let me sample a few options before deciding, and the customer service was smiley and friendly just as you would expect for such a classy and beautiful spot. I highly recommend this one if you need to decompress or just if you want to get out and enjoy the sun on your skin.

"Cute, nice, fun- it was very good Italian country food and I thought it was great." - my wife…read more I would be forced to agree with the opinion stated above Alla Campagna, or Italian for "to the countryside" was a delightful wine bar bistro. The ambience was tasteful and approachable like if somebody's grandmother ran a delightful restaurant that you'd actually want to visit. The service was trying their best Seemed pretty understaffed, but everything was fast and they were quite courteous. We had the focaccia which was stupendous, came with some wonderful dipping options after a glass of local red and a sparkling water we were served our main course, the wild boar Ragu what can I say about this? The homemade noodles were a true delight sauce was perfect and light in the bore... Oh, the bore. The tender amazing bore took me to flavor heaven I couldn't get enough. And of course, we saved a slice of focaccia to wipe everything up at the end. If you come across a bad review, you will probably see that it is a somewhat uneducated tasteless patron that's probably just twisted up about it being " too expensive " or that the " service was slow " so dear reader rest assured this is not your friendly neighborhood chilies this is something much much better.

We saw the place was a couple blocks away from our place we stayed so we decided to try it…read more We did not reserve a table. We just walked in. We arrived at 6 to a little populated dining room. We were sat next to the window with the sun shining directly in our faces. The did close the curtains fryer I moved my chair to the side of the two top which was nice. We ordered the Insalata Alla Campana which had zero flavor. We asked if the could split and we were told the kitchen doesn't split plates. I would not recommend! We then ordered the roasted garlic and ricotta cheese meatballs and the Tuscan bean soup. If you go order two bowls of the Tuscan bean soup because it is amazing!1 I forgot our drinks. Hubs ordered the Fortunate Verde which was $17 dollars and very much over priced and a glass of the Rose which was mediocre at best. Our total bill was $80 before tip for appetizers and two drinks. This was a swing and a miss for us.

If you need to teach your staff on customer service, come have them sit in on a shift at Cross…read moreMountain! I wish there was at least one option for Texas wine (Italian wine varietal would do), but we understood what we "signed up" for. The ambiance & wine was pure perfection especially on a rainy February day!

What a really nice spot to grab a glass of wine and snacks. Memily and Alasca were perfect hosts…read more They really made us feel welcome. We've stopped in before but usually have a glass and go. This time we enjoyed a nice charcuterie board, sampled some delicious Mama Mango sparkling wine. I will come back for that again. It's really a relaxing spot on the Main Street to take a break from shopping and satisfy your thirst!

Just a short walk off the main drag of Main St. is this honest hideaway, tucked back off the street…read morea bit on Llano St. Worth a search as the place is amazing! Jim and Nancy the couple/owners are great people! The wine tasting room was not very busy when we came in so we got fast service at the tasting/bar area. Not much outdoor seating at all in the front patio except for a few chairs and tables. Very nice design inside, welcoming, open, lots of natural light, a modern feel to it. We both did wine by the glass vs a tasting flight as we found wines that jumped at us both right away. I did a 22 Valley Mills Albarino and loved it, my wife did a Muscat Canelli and also enjoyed that. Our chat with Jim was priceless. What a cool guy and how friendly! We could have sat and talked with him forever I swear. He also let us each try a sample pour of the 20 Rustic Spur Semillon they have and I enjoyed that as well. Lastly was the half glass each we tried of their Lava Bluff 21 Montepulciano. I love my Italian classic grape varietals so this was a nice comparison. Thumbs up all around by both my wife and I. Very good wine! Another must-stop spot in Fred if your in town and want great experience with great Texas wine.

I looked at a handful of wineries/tasting rooms on yelp & chose this one for my friends and I to…read moretry out. Excellent choice!!! There is a reason Vintners has 5 stars fr all of the reviews. We walked in & were greeted by Dana. Dana took us on a journey through wine! She was friendly & taught me more about wine in an hourish than I'd learned in years. I just drank it occasionally. I'm going to keep this review short & sweet (like some of the wine we tried). We loved this place. We loved the atmosphere, the staff & the wine. Try it out! Cheers!

We LOVED Pasta Bella. This is the exact type of place we look for on our adventures. It is tucked…read moreright off Main St. in Fredericksburg, but somehow still feels homey and local. The caesar salad was top notch, with the plate coming out ice cold (next level!). I also loved the meatless pizza - sausage and veggies mixed with sauce and covered in cheese. Not to mention, Adrianna was one of the best waitresses we've had in a long while!

Stopped here on our most recent trip to Fredericksburg. It's a cute little mom-and-pop Italian spot…read morewith solid reviews, so we decided to give it a try. There was about a 45 minute wait for our party of 7, but the hostesses were very attentive and kept us updated on timing without us having to ask which we appreciated. Bread is brought to the table with oil and spices when you're seated. The bread itself seemed like standard grocery store bread and was room temperature, which was a bit underwhelming. The food came out very quickly, which is convenient but it did feel like the dishes were prepared more for speed than detail. Most plates were fairly oily and heavy on the cheese. Prices are reasonable, and the service was efficient, so we were in and out quickly. While it wasn't a bad experience overall, it just didn't quite live up to the hype for us and it's probably not a place we'd return to. That said, I can see how it might appeal to those looking for a quick affordable Italian meal.

I usually prefer any and all of the Bella Sera resturants. Their cafes in surrounding counties…read more are operated with care and love. I always feel very welcome and at home in their restaurants. It makes me hungry just thinking about their food. MBM

The most random location for a an Italian restaurant. BUT ITS ACTUALLY GOOD!!…read more The service was excellent she was super sweet and attentive. My shrimp Alfredo was perfect, Not like Olive Gardens Alfredo. The sauce was well balanced and not overly heavy on the cream. I will say the meat Stromboli needed some spice in the sausage , overall it's a great place to dine in with the family

Congratulations. Under new ownership since my previous stay and I can't praise your improvements…read moreenough. I had a group visiting from California and they wanted to visit both the California wineries here in Texas, as well as some of the Texas wineries that buy 100% Texas Grapes. During our Main Street tour, we stopped in for a tasting after visiting another 290 winery just down from you. The experience couldn't have been more different. They had a blast and the staff shared her experience/knowledge about her personal favorite wineries in the area. I am partial to William & Chris, Ron Yates, Adega Vinho, Ferris & Fletch, Becker, and Kalasi. However, she recommended several that I hadn't tried or at least not recently. Having individuals in the group that like sweet wines, she knew exactly where to send them. Personally, I tried several dry wines that I really enjoyed. If you have not tried Fat Ass recently or better yet, since the new ownership, I encourage you to drop in for a tasting.

Service was fantastic. We got to personally connect with the vine-tender and she was very…read moreknowledgeable and gave great recommendations for places to try in town. The wine, however, was less than palatable. We tried the sweet tasting, and honestly it was a bit nauseating with all the back sweetening. We decided to try to give it another go and get simple red and white BTG to go, but those were also too sweet for our liking. If you like sugar, this is your place. If you like nice wines, though, I'd skip it.