Service was fine. Ambience was nice. But the food was really average, at best, for brunch. The Benedict had no hollandaise sauce and both "poached" eggs were basically hard-boiled, with totally solid yolks. The English muffins were thin and very tough. Major disappointment. The "hash tower" consists of three tiny potato latkes and two (actually) poached eggs for $15; that is an appetizer, not an entree. Any breakfast or other meat has to be added to each brunch item at a significant up charge; the Benedict was the only item that came with meat, and again, it was pretty terrible. Points for the burrata ravioli app. The hummus (runny) and spinach dip (not warm) app was average in flavor but visually a total mess. The calamari could have easily been crispier. I don't believe I'll find my way back to Vino for brunch anytime soon. And if we're being honest, I probably wouldn't try it for dinner either. read more

The food is not good, and the cocktails were barely alcoholic. Ambience was cute and holiday-themed/festive but doesn't make up for our experience. Now onto why I'm giving a one-star review. The service was absolutely horrible. We had a large 13-person group on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was very accommodating of the size, but service was extremely slow and disorganized. They had told us ahead of time they could take one payment, but when we sat down, our server asked us which groups should be billed together. We thought this was fantastic, until it wasn't (more on this later). We went ahead and started ordering drinks and wine. We also ordered dinner, but the server forgot to take my order until 10-15 minutes after she had taken everyone else's. Not a big deal though because I wasn't hungry and ended up splitting the scallop dish with my husband. When it came time to pay the check, we had to ask 3 times for the bill. Remember when we thought the server had been keeping track of our orders the entire time? Well, apparently she didn't, or if she did, she conveniently decided to ignore it. They asked for 13 credit cards, didn't ask which credit came from which person, and then proceeded to split the bill completely evenly. I got a pre-tip bill of $83 for one-half of a scallop dish (the restaurant was very nice in splitting this onto two plates for us), my share of the appetizers, and a single cocktail. The kicker is that we actually did ask the server separately for our portion of the check because we were leaving early. Our server seemed very overwhelmed so we didn't try to dispute anything. I won't bother describing the food in detail since it was not good (scallops were over-salted and over cooked, hummus was runny, calamari too rubbery). Needless to say, I won't be back, but you shouldn't even consider coming here. read more

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Vino continues to be our favorite restaurant! The service is always impeccable and food is incredible! Thank you for an incredible meal!

We went to Vino recently for our anniversary and had a wonderful meal. We had the Date Night Pasta and grilled rosemary pork chop. Both were delicious and unique. Even though they were very busy, the service was excellent and we loved dining on the patio. read more

Excellent service and food! Love the latkes!!! Service is great. Location and ambiance are beautiful.

Excellent ambience! Our server was so friendly and kind. I once had the salmon which was delicious with the marinated vegetables and tasty rice were so enjoyable. When I had the date pasta that was pretty bland and only seasoned by red pepper I think. It's so great sitting up on that patio though underneath lights that are hung from trees. It is so European!! Unfortunately, I was charged with a drink I didn't order. We were a larger group, so I guess the server got a little discombobulated. It's nice and quiet outside on their patio and you don't have to look at endless rows of cars or listen to cars wizzing by. read more

Just not very good. The service was weird and the food wasn't seasoned well. The restaurant is in a cool building but it was just really underwhelming. read more

ROACH AND RAT DROPPINGS LITERALLY IN EVERY INCH OF THE RESTAURANT. I have worked in many restaurants over the years and this place is hands down the worst work environment I have ever experienced. First, I find it incredibly hard to believe this place hasn't been under investigation for how unsanitary they keep the kitchen and dining areas. The expo line where the food is garnished before being served has roach droppings literally everywhere. We just place the pasta spoons and other silverware on top of the droppings. Never seen it cleaned nor have been asked to clean it. The oysters sit out on the counter to thaw out from being frozen. Bread and apple fritters are left out in the open uncovered the entire shift and into the next day. Never seen those put away either. The kitchen staff in the back literally never wash their hands and I'm pretty sure are undocumented. I had to ask for more soap and paper towels in the kitchen since no one uses the soap in the kitchen. The kitchen area in the back is so incredibly cluttered and small that more than 4 people in the back in my opinion is a safety hazard. The owner also is in debt so he cheats guests on alcohol pours, food portions and increases pricing for food that tastes like school cafeteria pasta. After seeing the conditions of the kitchen and dining area i would never eat here or have anyone i cared about eat here. The dining area with carpet has never been cleaned and is so full of gunk the carpet feels sticky. Al, The owner is also an incredibly rude and nasty individual who also has a terribly offensive body odor. I was warned by literally every staff member of the owners attitude and disrespectful actions my first day and i can confirm the allegations are all true. Al, the owner, is a very hateful and mean old man. He only has two servers who have stayed and dealt with his treatment more than two months. He made a girl cry my second shift. I was fired because I walked away from him while he was talking so i could serve my tables food. He told me to my face that the guests food comes SECOND to whatever crap he has to say. Any well trained server knows that the guest ALWAYS comes first and hot food is ALWAYS priority over anything else. The owner has slammed doors in servers faces and snatched things out of their hands in such an aggressive way that I'm a little concerned for his wife at home. The owners son should take over because the owner is not mentally capable anymore. The owner jokes about service at Applebees or Olive Garden but chances of getting roach droppings in my food is less likely there! Any server who knows what they're doing and appreciates fine dining service with a team effort environment would steer clear of this place. They take 20% of your tips, not total sales, and no employee meals or discounts. read more

Vino - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My friends and I went to Vino for dinner and absolutely loved it. The food was tasty & they offer an variety of menu items. Although the best part about this restaurant is their outdoor seating. The service was great; the wait staff were on top of it. I look forward to going back to Vino! read more

Vino - Salmon Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Waited 55 minutes before taking our drink order. Didn't get all of our party's food until the checks were coming out. This was after coming back after dropping off flowers and purchasing champagne to be at our table, only to arrive to it being given to another party. Do not recommend read more

My friend and I met up at Vino last night for Happy Hour. We ordered off of the "Merry Monday" menu. We got a Chilton County Strawberry Martinis that were very flavorful and priced well. Then we ordered the burrata ravioli and the sweet chili cauliflower. The ravioli was tasty, but only came with 2 ravioli for $9. The cauliflower was excellent and had plenty for us to share. We went at 4:00 so the restaurant was pretty empty. We received excellent service from the hostess and from Simon, our waiter. The restaurant has a distinctly "Mediterranean beachy" atmosphere, as almost everything is white. I'll definitely be back with my husband to try the dinner and lunch menus! read more

Vino - Chilton County Strawberry Martini and sweet chili cauliflower - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I am sad to report our experience started out poorly. We had a reservation outside and showed up on time. As we were greeted by the "hostess"... I couldn't tell if she was just hired or soon to be fired... but she pointed our table to us from across the restaurant and said "you'll find it, in the corner." Needless to say, we felt extremely belittled and claustrophobic. The table we were given shouldn't even be a table to begin with - tucked away under the restaurant sign. The entire reason we chose this restaurant was for the atmosphere. The food was decent and our service turned out good too. We started with the crab claws. I got the scallops and my boyfriend got the lamb shank. We finished our meal with a pumpkin cheesecake. Overall, it's sad when the people ruin an experience for you especially when the food isn't overly wonderful. read more

Met a group of friends at Vino to eat a birthday meal. I had never been before, but had heard about it from a friend and it had been on my list to try. The staff were very friendly although a bit slow in taking our orders. It was very clean as well. For an appetizer, I got the calamari. They were nice thin pieces and had an excellent flavor and it was a very nice portion of them as well. I debated between the hangar steak and the pork scallopini, but the waitress said she would go with the pork all day so that was what I went with. The presentation was nice and it was a lot more food than it looked like at first site. The flavor was excellent and it was a nice piece of meat. I was unable to finish my food. I would definitely come back again to eat sometime when I'm in the area. read more

Vino - Duroc pork scaloppini - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

If you have children, please do not come to this place. We were in a group(a group of professionals with masters degrees and higher) that spent A LOT of money and had 4 VERY well behaved children, all sitting in the outside area. Our child were quietly squaring writing their name in the gravel. We were near NO ONE. He came up and aggressively tapped and said"hey this is NOT A PLAY GROUND THEY NEED TO MOVE AND GET UP! Strike one, so we had the children move which they did without protest as they are well behaved and disciplined children. The OWNER kept coming out and making mean faces at our children and us as well, so I went in and say that we moved them, their just kids, and I don't appreciate the way you touched us and spoke to us and our kids. He began to yell and say this place isn't a playground or for kids and kept yelling and cutting me off. I went outside and we all asked for our checks. Mine was taking forever while everyone else had theirs so I went inside and waited for mine, because I just wanted to leave. He walks toward me and was like WHAT i said QUIETLY, sir please don't talk to me I'm just trying to get my check and leave. He then gets in my place and tells me to shut the fuck up, calls me a bitch, physically puts his hands on me, and says he will call the police to pull my black ass out by my ears. So i tell him not to touch me, and that i'm now calling the police. I call the police, myself and other witnesses make a report. This man is a racist, vulgar, and vile human being! I LOVE the city of Mountain Brook and never have had such and awful experience. I will be following up with my police report, pressing charges and contacting the better business bureau. Do not spend your money here! Our waitress however was AMAZING and I am so thankful for her making us feel welcomed and valued! read more

The ambiance is excellent and the bar spot on. Our mixologist made an old fashion that may be one of the best I've had. The food did not meet expectations. The special was a pasta dish with seafood but I was put off by the appetizer calamari on top. The tenderloin was cooked properly but the "Caprese" asparagus was bland. I always give every restaurant two chances and will do so for Vino. read more

Vino - Gallery Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food is always excellent and a good variety to please any appetite! The staff are eager to please and accommodate. I cannot say enough of the ambiance,it is our favorite outdoor dining! read more

Such a splendid time here, as always, the food service is outstanding in the hospitality is on point. Thank you Vino for 12 years of amazing service, and even better food. read more

I thin the stars for this place is pretty accurate, a 3.5-4. When we arrived we were greeted and promptly seated. We were in a weird alleyway area for a big group with almost no lighting. We asked if the lighting could be turned up and the waiter said management would get mad at her if the lights were turned up anymore than they were. Weird but that was fine. I end up ordering one of their white sauce pastas with shrimp and overall it was decent but the proportions were wrong. I had some dry pasta at the end and more than ran out of shrimp before I was half way through the meal. This would have been a 4.5 star dish if there was just a few more shrimp and some more sauce! Overall I would give this place a 3.5 or 4. Will have to come back and try their oysters too. read more

This place was packed on Wednesday night because it was finally cooler! Great service and food. 3 ordered stuffed artichokes , 1 salmon kebab , 1 capellini and 1 grouper artichoke bowl. All excellent. read more

My husband and I eat at Vino a lot! The food is delicious. The service is great. We have eaten almost everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. They have a variety of options, so everyone can find something to eat. They have specialty cocktails and great wine. The bartenders are the best!!! Big shout out to Chris and Michael! Whether you're local or here from out of town, give Vino a try. It's in a convenient location with plenty of parking. You won't regret it! read more

Such a fun place to go! Especially when it's warm out and you can sit outside. Inside is nice too. Our waitress was great and the food was even better! read more

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This place was D-E-A-D both times I've been here (Monday evenings for Happy Hour). That could also be because both times it has been rainy Monday evenings. This place has amazing HH specials- $1 oysters and $5 select appetizers and martinis. My favorite martini is the Chilton County Strawberry martini.. just sweet enough. I also recommend the skinny fries with three sauces, and the Bang Bang Cauliflower. I could eat a whole plate of that. I prefer the grilled oysters over the raw, but that's a personal preference. Service has been impeccable, but I wonder if that's because both times there have only our table and a two others (max). I can't wait to come back on a warm, Monday evening and sit out on the patio! read more

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Great food. Excellent service will have dinner again. Love the ambiance we will return

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! My wife and I came here for our date night last night and we will not be back. The service was incredibly slow and the food was below par. The wine my wife had was rancid with sediment at the bottom of her glass which caused her to become sick. Our pasta was also cold and clumped together. Only thing hot on the plate was the sauce. read more

Nice ambiance especially on the patio for dinner. The food unfortunately was bland. Restaurant skimps on the protein ("smoked salmon" appetizer was pathetic in portion) for the prices. I would come back to just enjoy a drink. read more

Fantastic use of a Tuesday evening. We had a wonderful meal. We came in and were seated per our reservation. I ordered an old fashioned and we were treated to some house bread. It was crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside. For my main dish I ordered the Sesame crusted Yellowfin tuna. Wow! My pic does not do this dish justice. The tuna was melt in your mouth good. The sides of potatoes, asparagus, onion and brussel sprouts were perfectly cooked. We declined dessert because we were stuffed. So after we got our bill paid up the server brought us two little to-go bites. The most incredible little glazed apple fritters. Yum! Service was great all night and very attentive. If you are looking for a low key dinner with a great experience give a Vino a shot. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Really love this place!! Food is excellent and service is fantastic! Been here several times and it never disappoints!

The Walmart Salad is better! Awful to say the least. I got a Beet Salad it was $15 and the chicken was cooked at least 4 hours ago cold, dry and chewy. They state "butter lettuce" on the menu but you get the Great Value Spring mix. Pumpkin seeds...maybe 3. Cheese...I had to search for it but alas I found it. There was a tiny piece of cheese there. Never again! read more

Excellent meal, prompt service and a modern atmosphere. Mediterranean flared menu. Highly recommend!

Fantastic food and hospitality! I'm so glad that we have Vino... This may very well be the most beautiful restaurant in Birmingham.

Amazing service and even more amazing food :). The cauliflower was a favorite!!!! Thank you for a great dinner :).

I was pleasantly surprised when we came here for Monday night's happy hour deals. Food was great, and since they do $1 oysters during this time, it let me try them and find out I liked them. The lemondrop martini was great as well. Surprisingly, they were not crowded at all. We did have to go inside, as no one came around outside to check on us. But overall, it was a good experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

Had a very enjoyable date night here tonight. Service impeccable, food fresh, precise, just delicious. Seafood pasta and Scallops were perfect. If you are wanting to pay for a nice $25 per person meal, check this place out in English Village. Attached to an art gallery as well. Knocked it out of the park Vino! Thanks! read more

My wife and I had dinner with friends here this past weekend and we loved it. Between the great martini's and outstanding appetizers; the entree's were just the key to wrapping up a great meal. We loved the fact that they had a simple menu with great options. I can honestly say that the Pasta Pescatore is outstanding as are the martini's they make. Also the price was really amazing. We were able to walk away from dinner and felt satisfied in many different ways. We will be coming back again; but probably when its a little cooler in the evening because the patio area is outstanding! read more

The pros: ambiance, wine/ cocktail selections, and desserts. The cons: Everything else. I came to Vino and saw the mixed reviews.. and thought maybe some people just arrived on a bad day. I tried many different things with my group of friends and was let down by everything except the dessert and drinks. The food tasted very home made (IMO worse than homemade.. ) There was marinara sauce where there shouldn't have been (mixed with salmon).. and on top of that the marinara just tasted like prego/ragu out of the jar. Pasta was a little dried out. There was celery and large chunks of carrots in my pasta as well which did not go with anything whatsoever. Salmon was fishy and over cooked... I don't really like writing bad reviews unless the staff or owner are unpleasant... the service here was great.. but I hope Vino will take the criticisms that are fairly consistent here to heart and improve their menu. I think they could do well by slimming down options and maybe refining recipes to resemble either french or italian food, instead of being a hodge podge of everything under the sun. I enjoyed the wine, dessert, and good company though. read more

So awful it would have been laughable, had the price not made it offensive. The salad my wife and daughter ordered to share was so puny my wife dumped her portion on our daughter's plate so our daughter would have enough to eat. The calamari was nearly cold, was undercooked, and tasted out of a frozen box. The meatballs on the pasta were so salty that no other taste was discernible, the pasta itself was overcooked, and the tomato sauce had no zing. This restaurant was really, positively, awful. When I told the proprietor, he apologized knowingly, mumbled something about having had problems with food cooling too quickly when served outside (we were sitting on the restaurant's terrace), and asked if we'd like a coupon for a next visit. There will, alas, be no next visit. Don't waste your money or your time at Vino. That's my veritas. read more

This place was fantastic! The staff was so friendly, and the food was amazing, everything we ordered was great. The atmosphere was perfect for a romantic dinner and I loved the tree lights . I would highly recommend! read more

Horrible. My experience last night: 1) ordered a beer and the glass was extremely dirty. Had lipstick on it too!!! 2) out side patio is gravel! Seriously? Pave it or put something better down. Definitely not worth taking someone who is in heels 3) ordered cheese plate. WORST EVER! Some of the cheese had already hardened and turned a different color (as if it has been left out) and when we ask for some cheese crackers they brought out saltines!! Are you freaking kidding me??!? Saltines. WILL NEVER RETURN. DONT GO read more

Vino - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Vino Gallery & Bar will help turn that Monday frown upside down!! You made it through that first day back at work after the weekend. Reward yourself with a selection of $5 appetizers, $5 martini options and $1 shuck-a-buck oysters. Really... You've earned it... read more

Vino - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Every time we meet another couple for dinner at Vino, it's all around consistently good!!! The service is top notch! I highly recommend going on Valentine's Day or for any special occasion...or simply for a fun date night. Alison always treats us like royalty! Love the specialty cocktails, atmosphere and variety of the menu! You can't go wrong at Vino! read more