Went for dinner after visiting Europe Village. We order the waygu ribeye. It had to be sent back bc it was overcooked. They gave of some comped fries. The steak was ok. Had a side of rainbow carrots and the Brussels sprouts, and which were recommended by the waiter. The rainbow carrots were a joke. It was 6 paper thin slices of chewy dried out carrots. The Brussel sprouts side dish was all pieces of paper thin truffles and there was not one whole piece of a Brussel sprout. All the spouts in the dish were just the outer leaves. This dish was burnt to a crisp. It's was like eating roasted paper. lol I couldn't believe they had served this. The fries were the only food I enjoyed. This was $200 The service was great. Place was clean. Wine was great. read more

Love coming here to eat. The staff is great even when they are super busy. Had the pleasure of having Lolly as our server. She is so friendly and her smile was infectious. She also makes great drinks. Onto the food. I highly recommend having the table side Ceasar. Chefs kiss on that one! Everything we tried was wonderful and we will be back. read more

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Haven't been here since they were called Avensole. Completely different menu and chef but the same great vibe. The serving sizes were a tad small and the prices a tad higher than it should be but I guess if you want to say you're paying for the ambience then I guess maybe it justifies it? I clearly liked this place because we have already gone twice in the last month. The second time we brought guests from out of town. For a party of 5 we spent just under $300. No appetizers. Just 5 entrees and a wine flight. I'd say two of the 5 were satisfied. Would come back again? Absolutely. Yes it's a little pricey, but sometimes it's nice to splurge. read more

We celebrated our anniversary at Truffle Pig on Saturday, April 25. After reading so many positive reviews, we were expecting a high-end, memorable experience. Unfortunately, the best word to describe the evening is mixed, leaning toward disappointment. Starting with the positives. The facility is beautiful. We were seated in what they call the outdoor area, though it feels fully enclosed and comfortable. Despite a cool, rainy evening and some initial trouble getting the heaters working near us, we stayed warm and were able to enjoy the setting. Service had a rough start. After being seated, we received water from a busser but then waited 10 to 15 minutes without any acknowledgment from a server. Not even a quick "I'll be right with you." We were close to leaving when another waitress noticed and stepped in. She apologized, took over our table, and from that point on was excellent. Attentive, friendly, and professional. Because of her, service ultimately deserves high marks despite the initial lapse. The restaurant was also extremely loud. There was a large group of teenagers celebrating a birthday, a bridal party, and several lively tables that had clearly been enjoying wine for the day. While that's not entirely the restaurant's fault, it did take away from what we expected to be a more intimate anniversary dinner. Now, the food, which was the biggest disappointment. We started with the Caesar salad and Burrata. The Burrata was excellent. The Caesar salad, however, was mediocre at best, and at $18 should have been much better. For entrées, I ordered the sea bass. At $48, it was overcooked, nearly tasteless, and served in a soupy mixture that was difficult to identify. The presentation in a small, awkward bowl didn't help. It was simply not good. My wife ordered the Taleggio Pappardelle with mushrooms and added chicken. The dish lacked clarity and flavor, and the chicken was also overcooked. To their credit, they brought out a complimentary cheesecake for our anniversary, which ended up being the best tasing part of the meal. We also ordered a bottle of wine, choosing their lowest-priced blend. At many restaurants, that can be a gamble, but in this case it was excellent wine (and we are knowledgeable wine snobs.) They graciously comped the wine due to the slow start in service, which we truly appreciated and felt was handled very well. Overall, this experience fell short of expectations, especially when it came to the food. That said, there were enough positives to acknowledge; Service, once corrected, was excellent. The setting is beautiful. The wine was surprisingly good. It's possible we simply caught them on an off night in the kitchen. We may consider trying them again in the future. Final ratings: Service: 5 stars (thanks to the recovery) Ambience: 3 stars (beautiful, but very loud) Food: 1 star With everything considered, a reluctant overall rating of 4 stars -- a mix of strong positives and some significant misses. read more

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Went to Truffle Pig for lunch with my boyfriend and ended up spending way too much for average burgers. Honestly, BJ's burgers are better. We tried the brie cheese tray, which was basically 95% jam and 5% brie. Our server actually suggested getting an extra side of bread because "it's never enough for the cheese"--and I have to say, especially as a server myself, that would've been embarrassing to say out loud. The service was all over the place. Our server disappeared multiple times, and paying the bill turned into a mini-adventure. Portions were uneven, the food was just okay, and for a mostly empty restaurant, the service was shockingly sloppy. Overall, disappointing--the food, service, and experience didn't match the price at all. read more

First stop we made when we got into Temecula on a Saturday afternoon. The tasting room was open and they add available space so we didn't have to wait. It was $25 a person for 5 wines. We opted to split one tasting since we hadn't eastern anything. I usually go for sweet wines but they didn't have too many options so I let the nice host choose the wines for us. The tastes were good and the wines strong! Overall it was a great experience! read more

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After three visits - the food remains very good. Service 4/5. Ambiance 4/5. Well they do many things well - it's the little things that shouldn't be happening. Sitting customers without silverware, wobbly tables, water glasses running empty and my biggest pet peeve that happened on all three occasions and we weren't alone. They clear the salad plates with the silverware and they don't replace it. We had to ask all three times for a fork when the entrees came. read more

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Great place with a great view! I love the set and decor. The staff were awesome and the food was delicious. The burger definitely took home the win for our group. read more

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Good Wines yet they need to share the wines between the tasting room, the Members lounge and the restaurant. The Best Beet Carpaccio by Far . . . Most things are slightly over price for the quality of what you are actually getting. read more

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Service was excellent! Ambiance was beautiful! The food was great as well, I had a Turkey Club with fries from the lunch special menu for $20. My friends enjoyed the table side Caesar Salad that they make for you. read more

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Cute place to stop in Temecula. Arrived right as it opened with a lot of seating. It took a while for service and attention with the limited amount of people in the restaurant. But maybe that's just cause there were only 3 parties? When they did stop by they were friendly but ordering took a while and we almost had to leave before our food came. The food itself was good, we ordered the salad and a burger. read more

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This gem of a winery is in the old Avensole location - but with so many upgrades and improvements. Featuring a beautiful pond, the area outside of the tasting room is a perfect place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine. The tasting room itself is beautiful, and the staff is helpful and not at all snobby. We got some great recommendations from Coby. My husband who enjoys a sweeter wine loved the white zin which was reminiscent of starburst. I really liked the rose which had a similar flavor without the sweetness. We also enjoyed some food at the restaurant on property (Domenicos). There was live music on the patio which was truly the perfect volume - you could still have a conversation but it made for really nice ambience. Do not sleep on the truffle brussel sprouts - insanely yummy. They are thinly shaved, perfectly crisped, the right amount of salty, and topped with crumbled goat cheese and pomegranate seeds. We will come back for this dish! We also really enjoyed the truffle humus flatbread which was topped with asparagus. The limoncello martini was rimmed with sugar and was tasty (and strong, so beware). Our server was Hannah and she was excellent. This will definitely be part of our Temecula rotation moving forward! read more

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Had a great experience and would love to go again. Went with a group of friends for my birthday and the service was great along with the food, drinks, and ambiance :)) read more

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Absolutely loved our experience at Domenico's at Truffle Pig Winery. This was our first time visiting Truffle Pig Winery and from the moment we arrived we were impressed by the atmosphere and overall vibe. The winery itself is beautiful and inviting and instantly made us feel relaxed and excited to be there. Dining at Domenico's truly elevated the experience. Trinity our server was amazing and made such a positive impression right away. From the moment we were seated she was friendly attentive and genuinely welcoming. Her service made us feel comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire meal and really added to how much we enjoyed ourselves. We knew almost immediately that we liked this restaurant and vineyard. Everything felt warm and welcoming and the experience never felt rushed. We ordered the market red and absolutely loved it. It paired perfectly with our meal and was smooth flavorful and easy to enjoy. The food portions were generous and definitely shareable which we really appreciated. You can easily split a plate and still feel more than satisfied with the amount of food they serve. Overall this was a wonderful first visit and left such a great impression on us. Great wine great food excellent service and a beautiful setting made for an experience we will definitely remember. We will absolutely be back and would highly recommend Domenico's at Truffle Pig Winery to anyone looking for a great place to enjoy good wine and a welcoming dining experience. read more

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Came in for a wine tasting and found the best port ! There are a few buildings on the property, we went into the tasting building. It had cute various pig decor which I loved. There was indoor and outdoor seating. The Port comes with a piece of chocolate and it was Devine! Highly suggest going and trying at least the port. read more

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Their wine tasted a bit water down in my opinion. There are definitely better wine options around Temecula. The restaurant itself had a nice view and also the staff were friendly. The food was okay as well. The Brussels sprouts were delicious. read more

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We just wanted to snack and I'll be back for that steak everyone ordered looking around us. We ended up with Oysters and Table Side Ceaser Salad which was just perfect with our cocktails. Table Side Ceaser Salad service came out timely and was fresh. Such a cute spot and was a beautiful day to sit outside; their patio was just right for a Sunday Funday. read more

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I've always loved the design and layout of this winery. Avensole put it together and Renzoni improved. Being a pig and hunting truffles gives way in the bold black designs in the club room and gen pop tasting room. The lineup so far has four reds, a port, rose and a few nice whites. Something for everyone. Staff is friendly and very nice grounds. Patio seating is abundant with good cushions. Also lower patio has a couple of big screen tv's. Just a note they are not dog friendly. Other than that they score in the wine and seating. There's also an on-site restaurant called Domenicos. Good food. read more

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Truffle Pig's (preciously Avensole) new owners have revamped the winery with a black and white themed decor, giving it a more traditional and elegant feel. Their temporary wine tasting room, The Pig Pen, is dark and cozy, with a fireplace and comfortable overstuffed leather couches. The lattice covered patio area is also comfortable with nice seating. Once their tasting room opens up The Pig Pen will be their members only area. Their Truffle Pig wine offerings are a bit limited for now, but what they do offer are quite good. Their GSM, Grenache, Nebiola, and Market red are all very good. I do look forward to having a choice of some bolder reds in the future. With co-owners Robert Renzoni and Domenic Galleano, I expect more good things are yet to come. We shall see. read more

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I came in on a Friday night with my fiancée, my cousin, her husband, and a couple of friends to celebrate a birthday and a promotion. It was my first time here, but my cousin spoke highly of the place, so we were excited to try it. We were seated on the patio, which had a great atmosphere--fire features and heating towers kept us warm on a cool Temecula night. We started with the fried burrata and wedge salads, both of which were fantastic. I ordered the beef Wellington, my go-to whenever I see it on a menu, and it absolutely delivered. The meat was perfectly cooked, the pastry was crisp, and the pâté inside tied everything together beautifully. My fiancée had the sea bass and loved how light and delicate it was. Everyone else at the table really enjoyed their meals as well. The drink selection was another highlight. They had a solid lineup of bourbons and whiskeys, including my favorite--Michter's--which paired perfectly with the beef Wellington. The rest of the group ordered the house sangria, and it was a big hit. Service from our waiter was excellent from start to finish. Jen, the restaurant manager is a friend of my cousin so she took great care of us. The entire dining experience was top-notch, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. Keep up the great work! read more

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Wine-Good Filet-Req Medium Rare, received past mid-rare/100-% medium... and was told when outdoors it looks different.... No it was past medium. Not even close to medium rare, but we had already paid to valet park our car because there was no parking anywhere at the venue and had waited a decent amount of time to be seated, I wasn't about to wait more time for the kitchen to learn to cook a steak. If anything I'd go to the tasting room and skip the restaurant. It's one thing to apologize for the steak not to come out as requested but it's another to say it looks different in DAYLIGHT? If anything it should actually look accurate in daylight. No apologies or offer to correct, just an advise to what I was seeing. For $40 gaslit steaks Let's knock it to being new I guess... read more

We were impressed from the start with the property and layout. Very idyllic and scenic, with views all around reminiscent of those classic Italian and French vineyard paintings. The tasting room was wonderful, spacious, and classy, with plenty of seating, and a team of sommeliers tending to customers with cheerful expertise. We enjoyed a tasting and a glass, and were expertly led down our road of tastings by our guy. The wines were absolutely delicious, each and every one. We only wished we lived closer so we could visit more often! read more

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We met Chef Taylor at the So Cal Chef Open. Her food was fabulous and her team so upbeat and friendly we just had to try her restaurant. They did not disappoint!! We sat at the bar. The server- Olivia, was fantastic! She knew the menu and the wines very well and gave us great suggestions for pairing. We started withe the 2 different caviar tastings!! DIVINE!!! A crisp chip topped with dill creme fraiche and caviar... OHHHH crisp creamy and a perfect vessel for the delicious caviar!! We followed that with the lobster tails. They were perfectly cooked. The drawn butter seemed to be infused with lobster. So succulent and just pure lobster love on my plate! We stopped by the tasting room and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of wines... so much that we joined the wine club. We will be back to try more yummy items from the menu!! read more

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The aesthetic of this place is everything the nice black accents with natural woods are beautiful. The service 1000/100 honestly our waiter was so great he even recommended places to go after dinner. Our dinner selections were great!!! The wine phenomenal too! We tried their Caesar salad and to be quite frank, we loved the story of the restaurant and winery more than we enjoyed the salad itself. But do try it, it's deff an experience. read more

Super good food! All of it tasted delicious; however I'd pass on the $28 angel hair pasta (without protein). Such a small portion for the price. Should have just paid another 12 dollars for a steak. Although everything else was yummy, including the drinks. Also be aware they charge a water tax (approx. $2 on our $170 bill) seems kind of silly. read more

Super cute winery. Not overly crowded considering there was a wedding happening at the time were there. The wines were tasty and I can't wait to try more next time. read more

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Such a cute winery with a tasting room & restaurant. Service was quick and friendly, & the food was absolutely delicious. We recommend the brie cheese appetizer for sure! read more

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Went for a tasting with my lovely wife at the new Truffle Pig Winery and had lunch at their on-site restaurant, Domenico's. We ate first: Domenico's The inside was decorated very clean and classy. We couldn't help but to take advantage of the beautiful SoCal afternoon and we chose to be seated on their amazing patio. Spacious and a phenomenal space if the weather is good! I ordered the house Domenico Burger which came with fries, and my wife ordered the Bambino wedge salad. What can you say about a salad, other than she said it tasted fresh, crisp and had a lot of flavor. The burger was great, cooked perfectly, and I really like the jalapeños that accompanied that. Nice little heat, but they weren't overly spicy to dominate the whole burger. The fries were really good also which they seem to have quite an original cut almost like a pigtail. Knowing we were tasting wine later, my wife ordered a Rosebery Mule mocktail, which she really enjoyed. Refreshing on a warm day and very fruity. Truffle Pig Winery: This winery is very nice and the members room is very upscale "cigar lounge" atmosphere with a great small patio. Their wines were limited, as this was the first day of their grand opening to the Public. The wines weren't bad, but they weren't good enough to keep me coming back, unfortunately. I like bold reds, I don't really do whites or sweet wines, so if that's your pallet, disregard my "wine" portion of the review, but if you like bold reds, they're not here yet. There are too many great options in Temecula. I'm really hoping that they step up their future wine releases and are able to compete with some of their neighbor wineries, because the property is beautiful and the restaurant was very good. Service was great at the restaurant and the winery. Staff was informative and friendly. read more

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We came here for our friends birthday . I always look at the menu ahead of time . Everything I was interested in wasn't on the menu . They told me they removed the flat bread and the salad I wanted on Friday and Saturday night . Also the burger . No fish tacos . My husband had the steak and it was boring . It was $46 for a steak but to get sauce on the steak it was $9 give me a break! Cocktails were $19-22 it's just not that caliber of food I'm sorry ! Great oak steak house blows this place out of the water! The desserts were sub par! Save you're money . If you want to go here go for lunch! Dinner is too expensive for what it is! read more

The Renzoni and Galleano families bring their Italian roots to the heart of California's wine country, right here at Truffle Pig's temporary tasting room at The Pig Pen, open daily from 11AM to 5PM. Their grand opening is sometime in July! The winery and grounds are gorgeous, and that's one of the reasons I frequented this location when it was a previous winery. If you enjoy their other wineries, you'll enjoy this new winery. The setting definitely adds to the charm, a relaxed spot where you can enjoy exceptional wine without the formality of a traditional tasting room. And the added views! This winery is a great opportunity to enjoy thoughtfully crafted wines and family-driven hospitality. Truffle Pig is a growing gem, and I can't wait to return after the grand opening! I'm also looking forward to trying Domenico's Italian Chophouse, their restaurant. read more

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The entire restaurant space is so beautiful and inviting. Our server, Robin, was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious and the atmosphere made it the perfect place to enjoy a birthday lunch. The complimentary birthday cheesecake was a sweet touch. Looking forward to dining here again. read more

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We had reservations and sat outside, they have heaters so it wasn't to bad. The service was great but got slower as the night went on but the restaurant also got busier so we didn't care. The food was all so amazing. The scallop linguini was off the charts good. The Brie appetizer was fantastic. We had the pig tails which is truffle garlic Parmesan potato slices and was so good. The French onion soup was okay not as flavorful as I've had before. The apple crumble was so good and loved how fresh it tasted. I definitely loved this place. read more

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Really enjoyed it here. Our server David was excellent, food was really good, we went for lunch and I loved the ambiance and ac. read more

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Stars are for the beautiful scenery, but the wine and service aren't the best, and we had high hopes for this place because we used to frequent avensole. After receiving our glasses of wine, we stepped outside. Within about 5-10 minutes, a bug flew into one of our glasses. Since we understandably didn't want to continue drinking from it, we returned inside. Our original wine associate was assisting a long line, so we approached another team member and politely asked if we could receive a replacement pour. We were surprised when she told us she could not help unless she personally removed the bug from the glass with her finger. The response caught us off guard. In our experience at other wineries (or any bar), situations like this are typically handled with a simple replacement pour, so it felt unexpected--especially at a newer establishment we were excited to support. We unfortunately won't be returning to this winery for the time being. read more

Amazing food exquisite coffee delicious food clean fast service staff is spectacular clean nice restrooms beautiful area view read more

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We went to restaurant but didn't experience their wine. We started out w calamari as appetizer very good would order again, next up was Caesar salad made at table, excellent would order again though I would ask if price is same fir 4 vs 2. I believe we paid $38 for the 4 of us. The person making salad very engaging, showed us how she was making, ingredients and amounts. You could easily film it and make it at home which was a nice touch. Nice size plates for everyone and it was delish. Yep order again but not at that probe for two. Entree my friend order a tomato blue cheese bisque not good at all. More like a sauce. She couldn't eat much. By this time we were pretty full but wanted to try their steaks which are highlighted. These are all carte and pricey! Any sides ypu pay for. My husband ordered 8 oz filet was $39 w garlic butter no sides, our friend ordered New York steak with 2 butters. No sides. I told our waiter I would have a few bites of my husband. Steaks absolutely delicious. We had to take most of ours home enjoyed the next day so good! We do question their pricing. They added a split charge to our bill though wasn't not understood up front and didn't make sense based upon the good ordered. We also thought the steak was pricey considering nothing came with it but it was excellent abd cooked to perfection. We had cocktails they were also very good. I do recommend you try the restaurant though fir us it would be for special occasions as it is on the pricey side read more

We came for lunch on a Sunday and found ourselves swiftly taken back to a bustling and lively scene. This was our first time back since the change in ownership. Upon being seated, we were pleasantly surprised to be surrounded by a live musical duo in the outdoor patio while we got our drinks & waited on our food. We generously ordered to get a few bites of "everything" as we were curious to see if the food matched the atmosphere. We started with calamari which was perfectly seasoned and paired nicely with freshly squeezed lemon and their sauce pairings. There was a hiccup in the menus we received, as we were given an outdated copy & the item I wanted just so happened to be removed. Instead, I ordered the Taleggio & Pappardelle with grilled chicken as an add-on, and it did not disappoint. The thin wide noodles were perfectly coated with creamy mushroom sauce and Parmesan flakes. My party also ordered the 16oz Waygu with Truffle Sprouts, Twice Baked Yukon Baked Potato, and the Mac and Cheese. All of which carried immense flavors and left the palette with a savory finish. The only dish that didn't quite meet the mark was the fish tacos. The fish wasn't the traditional "battered" tilapia, which was fine-- but it came rather bland and dry and the grapefruit salsa didn't do much to satisfy. Chips came as a side, and it would have been nice to receive a bigger portion of salsa to go along with this plating or perhaps tempura vegetables instead of chips. All in all, service was great, the ambiance was pleasant and the food was delicious. I can't wait to see what seasonal items they introduce in the near future to stop in again & try something new! read more

Truffle Pig Winery & Vineyards - Mac and Cheese, Pig Tails truffle fries, Yukon Gold Twice Baked Potato, and Taleggio & Pappardelle Pasta with chicken add-on - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California

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Newly remodeled from the old Avensole, the winery and restaurant now has an updated and very aesthetically pleasing ambience. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available; we went on a hot day, so the indoor seating was packed. They serve a lot of Robert Renzoni wines on their list. I was bummed to find that they are a strictly 21+ winery, even in the outdoor seating area. Important to note this if you have children in your party. read more

Gorgeous views, amazing service and the food and wine are phenomenal. Large portions. We started with the burrata appetizer (amazing) and my SIL had the steak flatbread and I had the chicken foccacia sandwich all delicious. Fab French fries too! read more

The food was outstanding (but for the risotto, terribly undercooked but they happily exchanged it) but the service left a lot to be desired. I feel it's new and hopefully they'll get their bearing soon but for now, it wasn't the best. I asked for information on wine club and nobody was able to give me any information regarding it. read more

Truffle Pig Winery & Vineyards - This is the bar where we waited for our table. Again, no information regarding wine club. - Wineries Near Me - Temecula, California