Come for the mushrooms, stay for the cake (or give it to Mom ) I've had The Wine Cellar on my must-try list for months, and it finally happened. This cozy, candlelit little spot is literally in a cellar--and it oozes charm. Pro tip: they're only open a few days a week, so call or shoot them a Facebook message to make sure you're on the list! Now the food... We started with the Drunken Mushrooms, and let me tell you, they were earthy, wine-kissed perfection. I skipped the garlic bread and just went full fork-to-fungus. No regrets. Next up: the homemade gnocchi with a meatball. Loved the meatball--meaty and not weighed down by breadcrumbs. The gnocchi was a little denser (which I like!), and it all just felt lovingly made. The Baked Haddock was fresh, light, and bathed in a lemon-wine sauce that made me want to go in for seconds... if I wasn't already full. But dessert called. We split the coconut cake, and it was gorgeous. Light, fluffy, with just a whisper of anise (which isn't my fave, but my mom was over the moon about it). This place feels like a secret passed from friend to friend--and now I'm passing it to you. read more

See all

The entire experience was amazing. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming. The food is amazing..can't say enough positive words for the food. A true Diamond in the rough. Highly recommend!! read more

Good ambiance. In someone's basement, it's cozy and romantic. Love the candles they light. They did charge us for water, I guess they only have bottles. Food was great except for calamari, just wasn't a fan. My favorite was the drunken mushrooms. read more

See all

My husband got wings here before and it was the worst experience he's ever had! He ordered a dozen wings and they came in one of those styrofoam containers with 4 compartments. The entire dozen of wings was in one of those compartments! They were more like canary wings! The prices are way out of control for this hole in the wall dump! Definitely a place for people who like to throw their money away and get nothing for it! I'm shocked this place is still in business! We warn people about it as much as we can! read more

One of the best kept secrets in Cambria County. The atmosphere is great. Food was amazing and served by a friendly staff.

This restaurant is the best kept secret! It is alway our favorite special occasion place to go. The menus is short but everything is made right there from scratch! read more

The Wine Cellar is my new favorite place to go when I'm back in the Cambria County area! This place could compete with some of the best big-city restaurants I've visited! What the hell it's doing in Gallitzin, I don't know! The atmosphere is charming (would be great for a romantic dinner), the servers polished, and the food simply outstanding! Prices are ridiculously reasonable. For such a small restaurant, they have a nice wine and beer selection. The menu is not huge, but this is one of the only local restaurants where EVERYONE in my extended family consistently comes away pleased (even my uber-picky aunt!). The homemade pastas and sauces are all very good, and the mushroom appetizer is to die for! Even the salads are special- no iceberg here! The only negative aspect of this restaurant is the downstairs dining room, which can only be accessed by descending a steep, narrow staircase- difficult for older patrons, and I would think nearly impossible for anyone who is physically disabled. read more

Found this place because of Yelp. Thankfully I looked at pictures of it or we may have drove by it. It is in the basement of a house. The food was fair but then again I am spoiled with a mother in law from Sicily. My daughter and her friend both college students thoroughly enjoyed their pasta meals. I believe we had lasagna, spaghetti, and a seafood pasta and crab cakes. And of course calamari for an appetizer. Glad we went and the girls said anything homemade would be great after eating college food. Yes it was pricey for pasta but it is a small place . read more

Very good. 4.5 stars worth of goodness rolled into one review. The location is obscure. A bit hard to find but once you find it, you won't regret it. You walk downstairs and the restaurant is there. It's a very intimate and romantic feel. I felt like I was on a date... with myself. Hearing that the Italian wedding soup was good, that's what I wanted. They were out. So I settled for their cavatelli and chicken soup. Fantastic. Got some of their homemade garlic bread. Did not disappoint. For my entree I got the chicken parm. Comes with spaghetti and meat sauce. The chicken was alright not terrible, the spaghetti was super. Sauce was a bit rich but doable and I didn't make a mess out of myself. The bill in the end was a bit high, but I get it. It's a place of culture and atmosphere. I would definitely give this place another go. I really enjoyed it. It's a little secret, but I can't help spreading the word. read more

Excellent says it all! The owner cooks perfect Italian! Try the Drunken Shrimp and bread that joins it for starters!

This place is a gem; totally unexpected in a little place like Gallitzin. Really nice people in the (BIG) basement in their house doing it right. I love good eggplant Parmesan and always have to try it even though I am often disappointed. Well - Best ever! Others in our group had a rare hanger steak which was top-notch. My mouth watered as my sister ate it. Another ordered an excellent chicken fettuccini Alfredo. Also try their red Roquefort dressing on your salad. Go to this place. It is just a treat! read more

Chose this place on a lark, and WOW!! The food was OUTSTANDING!!! And the service was set to match. From the drunken mushrooms and drunken shrimp, to the homemade ravioli and chicken parm, the flat iron steak, and an awesome chocolate gob cake!!! This will be a repeat visit many times in the future!!! read more

The Wine Cellar - Dinner Club!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Gallitzin, Pennsylvania

See all

Five people were in our group and we each ate a different entre. Appetizers were fried calamari and drunken mushrooms. Both were excellent. My first time tasting the mushrooms. My entre was sautéed scallops which were fresh and excellent. I had a side of spaghetti with marinará sauce, ( half the amount would be plenty). Also had the house salad with house dressing. Nice crisp salad. One cellar mate had a huge portion of lasagne, the birthday boy had the flatiron steak, which was large, another had gnocchi with meatballs, and another had the scallops over pasta. Everyone had positive ratings for their food. I plan on bringing a date an another couple in April. Prices were very reasonable and service was excellent. Five stars for my fifth visit read more

Excellent from the appetizer to homeade dessert! Try the flat iron steak, it melts in your mouth. The gnocchi is as good as your grandma's. read more

First impressions aren't everything, if they were, I wouldn't have even walked in this restaurant. It's in the basement of a house type looking building. It's behind the moose lodge, there's a little alley and the entrance in the side door. There is one major downside, for those handicapped individuals you may have to get dinner elsewhere. The special was a drunken mushroom appetizer dish. When it arrived I thought it was an incorrect dish. I was assured by my girlfriend it was the correct dish. It was quite tasty. We ordered the drunken shrimp and pineapple glazed salmon. Topped the whole thing off with a apple dumpling a la mode. They were both fantastic, I was extremely happy with my salmon. The portion was surprisingly large. We are excited to return and try something different. read more

My wife and I try to go to the Wine Cellar on a regular basis. It provides a charming and intimate atmosphere in an unexpected place (go and you will know what I mean!). The staff are welcoming, professional, and provide outstanding service. Everything we have tried on the menu, including the house wine and the made-from-scratch pastas, have been EXCEPTIONAL!!! We are so glad to have found "our place" close to home. I am conflicted in writing this review...the Wine Cellar is deserving of the highest rating but we would like to keep it a secret! read more

Absolutely awful. The bathrooms were disgusting. Wine cellar may mean good wine. The best wine on the menu was Lambrusco. My 13 year old son makes better spaghetti and meatballs. Service was subpar. Music was good! read more

The place is definitely hard to find and is not what you expect -- it is in the bottom of a house. The atmosphere is definitely romantic, with a candle on each table. The "kitchen" is right behind the bar and everything is made fresh to order. The pasta is homemade and everything we had was very good. There were only 2 servers for 10 tables, so the service was not fast, but the wait wasn't too long. They have a full bar and wine by the bottle. Would come here again and try other things on the menu. We had the drunken mushrooms as an appetizer which was amazing and then the drunken shrimp over pasta and crab saute over pasta which were both good- but both had the same sauce as the drunken mushroom appetizer. read more

Wine Cellar Menu: Soup of the Day House Salad Fresh Bread with Dipping Oil Appetizers: Wine Cellar Shrimp Calamari Drunken Shrimp Drunken Mushrooms Chicken Fingers Wings (dozen) Cheese Sticks Sandwiches: Gourmet Burger Chicken or Steak Sandwich Fried Fish Sandwich *All sandwiches are served with French fries. Entrees: Ribeye Flat Iron Crab Sauté over Pasta Scallops in Blush Sauce Drunken Shrimp Entrée Crabcakes (2) Eggplant Parmesan Chicken Parmesan Chicken Salad Steak Salad Lasagna Gnocchi Spaghetti and Meatballs Cheese Ravioli *All entrees- except chicken/steak salad- are served with choice of soup or salad and garlic bread. *Steaks and Crabcakes are served with choice of pasta, baked potato, or French fries. read more

This restaurant is a must do!!! The food is to die for. Thi s was our first visit but definitely not our last. Do yourself a favor and order appetizers. The atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion or just a friend night out. We can recommend the drunken mushrooms, bread with dipping oil, and chicken parm. read more

I can't say enough about how great this place is. My husband and I took our niece here for dinner. We had visited before, this was my niece's first time. She loved the basement setting dining room. We shared the drunken mushrooms appetizer - fantastic. I had drunken shrimp as my entrée, which I've had before - it never disappoints. My niece had scallops in blush sauce and my husband had crab sautè. All three dishes were wonderful and big enough to share with leftovers to take home. And the garlic bread is to die for!! The owner and staff here know a thing or two about great food and great service. If you're near Gallitizin, or even if you have to drive a bit to get here, it's worth the trip! read more

The wine seller is a hidden gem. Every meal we have had there was superb. The service is courteous, accurate andwelcoming. The menu is varied tho limitted. The limits are fine for us. The pasta is homemade and the seafood is fresh. The wine and beer lists are very reasonably priced. I will go back again and again. read more

Scallops with pasta in blush sauce was delicious. Stuffed pepper soup great. Friendly, accommodating for our large party. Everyone enjoyed their dinners...lasagna, chicken parmesan, gnocchi. Wear flats to get down and back up those stairs. read more

Excellent scallops, crab cakes and flat iron steak! Our party agreed that the food and service was great. We also decided that this is one of the few places where you forget where you are! This was something special!! read more