Me and my gf came here on a Wednesday night to eat dinner, have drinks and watched a little live comedy show they had going on. Never been here before. We came in and got a good table quickly and easily. Were promptly seated and served by a very nice, personable waitress (I wish I could remember her name petite, pretty Asian young lady). She carded us and followed the Covid restrictions. She also took our drink orders and got them out to us quickly. Service the whole time was great. We both ordered food as well. I ordered a dinner entree Chicken Risotto with mushrooms. It was hearty and filled me up...was a little bland to be honest but good once I put some parmesan cheese, salt and pepper on it. My gf got the cheese platter for an appetizer and ravioli for an entree. I tried a bite of both and thought they were yummy. Only recommendation for me personally is put more sauce and/or seasoning on it that really makes it pop in your mouth and add zest to the food. My buddy who is full blood Italian who lives in Issaquah and been to this restaurant a lot says these guys food is always good (and he owns many Italian food trucks and family restaurant so he knows his stuff especially when it comes to Italian food). I think the chef who may have been working when I was there may not have been as skilled in the culinary arts but that does not reflect on the owner or usual standards of good food and service. A chef is like an artist...some are MUUUUCH better than others. You could put 2 artists paintings in a gallery...one is Da Vinci and the other is Joe Smoe who just graduated from Shoreline Community College and makes paintings that look like a 12 year old did it. So overall...I recommend this place! Good food potential, ambience, friendly service, easy parking, good atmosphere and in the cool/old part of Issy off Front street. I met the owner Claude and he is a nice, professional stand-up guy. I like owners like him! Been working hard and a pillar for the community since the early 2000s I believe. I talked with him for awhile. I will come back again sometime and go HARD on another Italian dish. I am not a wine guy (beer guy) but if I was this would also be a great place to go for the wine as they have a nice selection of wines. Also have a full bar so you basically can order any type of drink you like. Go give these guys your business and at least give a shot. Support small, locally owned businesses as they need all the help they can get from the community. They have schedule of events (comedy, live music, dancing, etc) on their website. I certainly will be back again! read more

This spot is so cute and one of the best places I've found around Seattle for casual weekend music, but come early as they fill up fast. They have a band playing almost every Friday and Saturday (probably other days too) with no cover charge, and it's a wine bar with pretty good wines! Food is simple Italian bar food like pizza, salad, etc. read more

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Vino Bella is a wonderful place to have a nice evening and a good glass of wine. The music varies each night and the space is quite often full. Go and enjoy. read more

Food service doesn't start until til 4:30, but that's ok. Half off bottle Tuesday and I can and will cork it to take home. Omg! So good. I'm so happy to finally have a chance to come here and enjoy myself with my book and an excellent glass of wine. Cool vibes and friendly service. Feels good to have the place nearly to myself to read a book and watch the world go by. I will come back for food. Excellent spot. Happy Holidays everyone. read more

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I am a wine fan so thought I would check it out but ended up getting the best old fashion and manhattan martini!! Family owned, and they love their clients experience. Had the best experience getting to know more of other liquors that I didn't know existed. I'll be back next time I visit Washington. read more

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Strong drinks, great service, and live music. What more can you ask for? Not to mention they also have tv for those interested in catching a the big game. We made a pit stop for drinks before grabbing dinner next door but to be honest i wish we stayed a bit longer and had a few small bites from their menu. Next time for sure! read more

Always amazing service when we stop by for a quick beverage, never too busy inside. Yet to eat but we will be back forsure. That peroni is crisp & smooth read more

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the live music is very cool love the band hope they come often the bar has noce drinks

Really good service. Great music at an early time and wine! Tuesday is half priced bottle night.

Really enjoyed the appetizers pizza was good. The energy was the best! The 90s band was amazing although if you sit in front of restaurant it's so loud you can't talk to anyone. read more

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Ate outside the other day and the service was AMAZING!! I believe it was the owners son who served us and he really seemed like he cared about our experience, was super nice, and made it feel family owned in the best way. Chicken pesto pizza was soooo good! Thank you!! read more

Fun spot in downtown Issaquah. Live music on the weekends. Nice people that work there & frequent the place as well. Saturday nights are the best .. read more

Very nice place to gather with friends. Staff there was super friendly and helpful. Food was good. Prices were fair. We went to see Mick Batali play and sing that evening. He was great! read more

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Went to Vino Bella last night for 'date night'....service was good, wine was tasty, food was delicious, crowd/vibe was cool with a good band playing. So why am I rating them with only one star? When we got the bill we noticed that we'd been up-charged for two additional glasses of wine (one extra Terra Blanca and one extra Dashwood....see picture)....and trying to get this resolved turned into a weird and uncomfortable situation.... The owner happened to be walking near our table so I got his attention and explained the discrepancy, he asked for us to wait a moment and came back with the bartender who was a bit aggressive with questioning the discrepancy (not sure why they didn't first talk to waitress since she was probably the one that added the two extra glasses of wine to the bill...) After a lot of back-and-forth between the bartender and owner with raised voices to hear above the band, they FINALLY took the extra charges off the bill... This situation really did not need to escalate into what it became, it could have easily and quickly been resolved with the owner and bartender (or waitress) apologizing and taking the extra charges off the bill....but this is not how things played out....I really don't understand why they had so much pushback towards us for a mistake that THEY made!! It doesn't make sense... I've heard of establishments "accidentally on purpose" adding non-existent costs to patrons bills to make extra profit (in the hopes that the customer does not look closely at bill and question the discrepancy)....I certainly hope that Vino Bella is not one of those types of places, but I honestly do not know.... IF YOU HAPPEN TO GO TO VINO BELLA MAKE SURE TO LOOK CLOSELY AT YOUR BILL.... read more

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Excellent food, great service, and a nice local atmosphere. They also had a duo playing/singing music which was a super added benefit. Stayed almost 4 hours eating, drinking, and enjoying the music. read more

My fav wine bar and Italian Kitchen. I wish they had more items in their menu. Been visiting the place for four years now, and loving it every time! Had the Alfredo last time, loved it. read more

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This place has a real problem. I was there with a group of people celebrating a friend's birthday. We were having a good time, when towards the end when the time came to toast champagne in the end and I clanked my glass against the wine bottle. All of sudden the waitress made the decision of not serving me any drink accusing of being drunk !!!! Really !!! Two Long Island ice tea and she accused me of falling of my chair ??? Later on the owner apologized for mistaking me for some else being drunk !!!! Omg what an experience tonight ... all my friends made the decision of leaving the restaurant abd never coming back for such an outrageous and unbelievable service .... A couple of my friends who believe in leaving at least 20% tip left with zero tip tonight !!! read more

I was very troubled to see social distance was not enforced. Every table was full. One table had 7 people on it. The manager was buddbly and social with them. Never once did he try enforce the states mask and social distance order. I thought i was im Tx. Thats how laxed the covid rules were. Proceed with caution. read more

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This place sucks. They call themselves a wine bar, but their selection of wine is very slim and unremarkable and the food is HIGHLY unremarkable. $19 for a chicken Caesar with dressing that is obviously bottled is a total ripoff. It also took forever to get it because the kitchen was "backed up" and yet the place was half empty. I definitely understand why it was half empty... the rest is a mystery. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

I'm not sure how I have missed it for all of these years, but I've lived in Issaquah my entire life and just recently started enjoying Vino Bella over the past few years. They have great wine, you can order a limited menu from the Italian restaurant, next door, and they have great service. Everyone who works here is friendly and very informative about their wine selection. The live music and dancing is also great for people watching, or to partake. read more

Our table ordered quite a lot, including several cocktails. When we got the bill, every cocktail order had $4 added to the price listed on the menu, even though we were never asked about whether we wanted to pay more for a higher priced liquor. Very low class move. We were in a hurry and it was only an extra $12 on a big check, so just paid and left (albeit with a much lower tip than we'd normally leave) - but will not come back again. read more

We have been meaning to try this spot forever. Tonight was it. We started with a glass of Chardonnay followed by their Prosciutto sandwich and house salad with grilled chicken added. The salad was just OK. The chicken was tasteless and over cooked. A few cherry tomatoes cut in half and some peppers. The sandwich...where was the prosciutto? This sandwich was all bread (got to give them credit for it being warm) one verrrry thin slice of prosciutto (couldn't even taste it) a thick slice of cheese, lettuce and tomato along with pesto spread and balsamic. We decided to have another glass of wine to wash it down with. Total bill with tip $144! What?!?! We don't mind paying that for a good meal but this was far from it. I can say one positive thing, our waitress was wonderful. Sweet and attentive. All I all, We were very disappointed read more

This afternoon we stopped in for wine, beer, and appetizers before 4:30, an hour and a half before food on the menu was available. Aaron, the establishment's purveyor bent the rules and made us a capreses salad and cheese plate. Thank you, Aaron We've been going to Vino Bella since Claude opened the establishment 17 years ago. Early days were tough, but Claude kept at at. If you are in Issaquah, like wine, spirits, and beer, and appreciate good service, take time to stop in. read more

Had a great time, love the live music and a place to dance! Just like "Cheers" feels like everyone knows your name! Always hate to hear the words "Last Call", and the night end. Happy Holidays Everyone read more

Replying to Maddie P. We were there that night you got drunk and was cut off. Instead of accusing the server who was very nice to your the whole evening by saying slur words to her, you should instead have been thankful she was looking out for your well being. Leaving no tip reflects badly of your group. You were all having a fabulous time dancing, drinking and eating until it was almost the end of the evening. And how bad, after your group left, one of your friends saying they will dispute the bill because they don't feel they have to pay for why your group consumed. Observing that while scene, some of us thought that it looks like your group wanted to freeload and not pay for anything and intentionally created a drama. Vino Bella is one of the most diverse fun places I regularly go to. The people who own it and their staff are the best humans anyone could meet. read more

The best Bruschetta. also, the salami sandwich was amazing. It was HUGE though and had to take part of it home. Couldn't wait to finish it the next day. Some tasty wines too. The service was an A++ as well. I'll be back! read more

Great spot for a glass of wine in Issaquah! Highly recommend. The owner is kind and welcoming. Very accommodating. Always a great experience. Good is great. Great wine selection. They have comedy nights and live music nights. Great spot! read more

It's been a nice night. People are super friendly and the band is fun. We only ordered 2 drinks so it was a cheap night . The dance space was a bit small but overall was good! read more

I love when the have live music! Fun atmosphere. Good light foods to snack on. Fun wines to try. Friendly atmosphere. Love the outdoor seating! read more

This is one of the coolest bars I've ever been to. The owner's son, Aaron, is one of the best bartenders I've ever met. He is the reason many come back. He is personable and makes you feel welcome every time. I can't say enough good stuff about this place. You have to experience it yourself. Give it a try, you won't regret it. J.S. Sarasota, FL read more

A Yelp search for a wine bar and/or espresso near Issaquah led me to Vino Bella several months ago. I don't remember which bottle of (red) wine we ordered but it must have been pretty good because I remember finishing it. I believe my cousin didn't end up ordering any espresso because it was a bit too late for espresso (the owner? chatted with us and we didn't end up leaving until 30-60 minutes after they closed). I was happy they had gluten-free pasta available but I'm not sure if my husband enjoyed it because he realized he wasn't hungry shortly after the dish arrived. We also ordered the cheese plate but should have known to not do that when we asked them to skip the crackers and they said they couldn't because the plate was pre-made. The best part was probably the chat with the owner (pretty sure it was the owner). I don't remember what it was about exactly but he seemed excited when he heard that my cousin (who was at the table) lives in France and ended up talking to us for probably an hour or two (we left 30-60 minutes after the restaurant closed). read more

Amazing! We went for a date on Saturday night and were blown away by the experience. The food exceeded expectations- the filet mignon was one of the best I've ever had (I eat a lot of steak), and the Bolognese was lovely. Nice wine and friendly service that let us taste many before choosing. Best part was the band! Local funk/r&b band Copastetic killed it! They were so good and we had so much fun dancing. Absolutely fantastic date - we will be back!!! read more

What a great idea to have an outside covered area where we can eat, drink, and listen to live music! I am so glad that the owner thought of a covid safe way for us all to still hear live music. The large outside tent we were sitting in has string lights and socially distanced tables . We also were so lucky to get tickets to see Jim Washburn (THE piano man). The service was great, the food was wonderful, and the music was fantastic. We are going again on Saturday and already got our tickets! read more

While visiting Issaquah, I became enchanted with the town. It is picturesque being nestled in the mountains and the downtown area has such a quaint feel to it. I saw this place while we were across the street and decided that I had to go. Its a kinda small place and has a little outside area with a couple of tables. I had a glass of refreshing rose and my friend had the some cider. The interior is brick and has beautiful pieces from local artist. I really enjoyed my time there and will definitely return to spend more time here. read more

I'm a repeat customer, but I've only ever been here during the week. With that said, every time I go I've had a nice time. You'll read reviews about the place being small, but it's what I expect from a wine bar. Adds to the ambience. Their wine selection is pretty impressive (if you're standing at the bar, turn around and look up, as they have a large menu of options on the wall), and tasty. While I've never tried their food, I've heard mixed reviews. Overall, great service and good experience. read more

Ventured out to Vino Bella to see the band, Copastetic. This wine bar is small. The live band inspired people to dance. But with a standing-room-only scenario like this one, there was barely enough room to walk from one end of the room to the other. That said, Vino Bella is really cute and the quaint little strip it resides on is quite cool. I imagine this bar being a great place for a more low key, intimate evening. Maybe a little jazz quartet or guitar soloist would be better suited for the compact facility (although Copastetic was fabulous! I would go back. read more

I really enjoyed my time at Vino Bella! There was a wonderful live band last night and the place became packed by the end of the night! I sat at the bar, enjoyed the ambiance and exceptional service, had a couple of glasses of wine, and even danced a little bit! My only complaint is the cheese board was dry and difficult to eat. I would suggest softer cheeses. Thank you! read more

The music is always amazing, the food used to be as well. It's no longer good, disappointing, I hope they get that back!

We've been here before, but first time for dinner. I called 4 times during the day to ask if I could bring a homemade birthday cake to give my daughter for her 30th birthday. Even left a message. We were the last of 6 to arrive. There was 1 other party that left soon after. The waitress came up and promptly told us we couldn't eat the cake. We weren't planning on it. She spoke SO quietly that we couldn't really hear her. We ordered a bottle of wine. Got that. We waited and waited to order dinner. We were still the only patrons. We ran out of water and never got more. Finally got dinner, the chicken gorgonzola was very good but was strong sun dried tomatoes, not much for gorgonzola. My mushroom risotto had about 3 slices of mushroom, was dry, and bland. About 10 minutes later, I got up, went and grabbed salt and pepper for our table. My son in law had to go get parmesan. I had to use quite a bit of salt, but finally my food was a little better. We were out of wine, out of water, and my food was dry. Rachel, our waitress, eventually came back to check on us. We got more wine but she still didn't get us water. We paid the bill, she brought us the reciept, never engaging with us at all. We've eaten at montalcino and had Phenomenal food and service. Tonight was awful. read more

This is the best wine bar in Issaquah and probably the whole Seattle area. I absolutely love it! They have the best live music every weekend. read more