VIN Restaurant Wine Bar

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Enoteca Vin is a three star restaurant in Raleigh. This is a moderately priced, popular place. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, brunch, and fine wines. This restaurant is open late. Diners found the food very tasty.

User Reviews of VIN Restaurant Wine Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Nikki K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Because this place is friggin' shut down and they should have mentioned that on their website that allowed me to make reservations!!! Vin = Lie
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by April D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I will start off saying that I have only visited this establishment one time. But my experience was not at all what I had hoped. We were originally intrigued by the idea that you could purchase small...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ben l.

4.0 of 5 stars. again, went with the brother on a trip to raleigh. I really haven't had any bad experience there yet. vin had a cool little system for serving wines by the glass, which i caught my self gazing at for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Best brunch in raleigh

It has always been a challenge to find a great brunch in Raleigh. I finally found it today. The food was wonderful and service was good. Maybe all of the poor reviews helped, not sure, but I had great service....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the largest lamb shank ever!!! It was so tasty, it was difficult to keep myself from eating the whole thing, especially since I kept sneaking bits of the veal cheek BBQ from my boyfriends place....
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great brunch. Especially on a rainy day. Especially on a rainy day after Thanksgiving when you've been sleeping on in-laws awkward beds and just want comfort food.We got there early, since we're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Missing the Original Chef

I have been a long time patron of Vin's. I always enjoy the my dining experience there. Last time out, my experience was still great, but missing the Ashley touch. Service was wonderful... only at times the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a sucker for a wine bar. There's just something about going to a bar that specializes in wine specifically that makes it so much better than going to a bar that just happens to have wine on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Vin's pretty well recognized as one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. They've got the best wine selection of any place I've visited by a large margin.Our server was awesome, he knew I could've cared...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Miserable

It seems to me that a restaurant serving people in this downturned economy would be especially kind to their customers. These days, dining out with a date and friends, consumming wine, entrees, desserts, is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE SERVICE!

It astonishes me that the wait staff at any "fine" establishment could be so inconsiderate and unwelcoming towards their patrons. My beautiful sweetheart and I stopped in on a Sunday night for dessert at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Felt Unwelcome.

My wife and I decided to swing by yesterday for a dessert and a glass of wine. We were told by the hostess that it was burger night and when we inquired about a dessert menu she informed us that she didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Disinterested wait staff will ruin your experience!

This was my first experience at Vin and most likely my last. I was with a party of 6 and had reservations for 8:30 pm on Saturday, 8/2/08. We arrived a few minutes early to grab a drink at the bar....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Great food, Horrible service!!

If the wait staff would lose the CHIP on their shoulders' this place could be amazinglly better! This is the service industry. Anybody can slop together some food and throw it on a plate (for the most part)....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Terrible Wait Staff

I have been to Vin several times and have always loved the food and drink. The wait staff, however, is unattentive and rude when they finally do come to your table. It's been this way for the 2 years that I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Avoid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vin is an o.k. eatery with bad service.. I highly suggest you find someware else 2 go.... The waiter was exeptionly rude. Try Vivace instead of Vin. Or even 18 Seabord..... yum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Good food at brunch, blah service

It would've been nice to have been welcomed with a smile, but we weren't. The female who seated us asked us if she could get us beverages, and my husband and I asked for water and coffee, but we never saw her...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The plan was to hit Big Ed's at City Market for brunch but guess what? The place wasn't open so we re-routed over to Enoteca Vin instead. The restaurant has a very urban feel to it: funky wait...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only bad thing about discovering places like Vin when we're on the road is that they're so good, we want to go back to them every time. My urge to explore Raleigh whenever I have a chance to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was pleasantly surprised by my evening at Vin, which came highly recommended from a client. Fair prices, inventive dishes, and attentive staff combined with the wine-bar-meets-modern-cafe feel made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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so LOUD!!!!

I was looking for a quiet, romantic place for an anniversary dinner on a Saturday night. The website said the dress was business casual so I pressed a nice shirt and slacks and off we went. Enoteca Vin was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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SERVICE MAY BE THE WORST IN RALEIGH

I went to Vin last night with 4 girlfriends and received service that was completely unnacceptable for an establishment with such a stellar reputation. AFter waiting terribly long for our order to be taken and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Nothing special

Understaffed, poor service. We waited 45 mintues for our meal. Food was okay, but nothing special. I won't be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

I just want to say, I LOVE this place. It was my first time for my girlfriend and I. First thing you notice is how hip/happening the place looks. We were greeted and seated promptly when we came in and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Fluff, no substance

After several years of not being to Vin, I was offered an opportunity to revisit. Our entrees were smaller than tapas and the wine selection, although expansive, favored overpriced offerings. The clientel were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Wonderful Experience!

Enoteca Vin is easily one of the top five restaurants in the Triangle. The menu is inventive and tasty, and service is superb. There are 50 wines on tap and they can be sampled for as little as $1.50, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Be prepared for a superb food and wine experience

I had the pleasure of dining at Enoteca last night (Thursday) and the entire experience was amazing. First of all the restaurant was not overly crowded, so even though we didn't have reservations we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Sunday brunch

We truly enjoyed our experience at Vin last Sunday for brunch. The eggs benedict were some of the best that I have ever had. Our server, Sherri, was very friendly even though she was very busy. She made some...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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Enoteca Vin is dead to me.

I visited on March 3rd for the first time. I was excited to finally get around to trying Vin's brunch menu. However, I was rather disappointed to be met by possibly the worst service I've experienced in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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The service was stellar

We went on a Saturday night early, before an NC Symphony Concert. Our two-hour meal never felt rushed. The service was superb - timely, always asking what we needed, offering excellent recommendations that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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What a great night

I heard vin had changed its dinner menu and its prices so my friend and I headed over to check things out. My friend and I started with some pommes frites and a salad. both were excellent. we talked to our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Restaurant?...or Mausoleum???

I went with a friend to Sunday brunch. It was crowded, but we snagged a seat at the bar after about 10 minutes. We were barely acknowledged by the bar staff who finally took a drink order. Fresh oj made for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Hiromi N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recall when Enoteca first opened prior to my migration to other parts of the country. It is a great little location with a wonderful wine list and the ambiance is elegant and sophisticated. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Not as good as I hoped for

Service was slow and food just wasn't what I hoped it would be. Overall it was alright, but I just expected better.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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Mmmmm... Delicious.

I've liked all the dinner food I've ever tried here, and took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner last year, which was divine. The wine is great, the service was quick and friendly, and I *almost*...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Pleasant experience

Went to Vin for the first time this weekend. I have no idea why we waited so long to go. Loved the food and all the little wine tastings to go along with it. I also liked the fact that our server was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Save your money

I have been to many restaurants and this one just didn't cut it on numerous levels. Let's start with the service. No, wait...I meant lack of service. Our waiter really couldn't have cared less if we would have...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Couldn't even try it!

We reserved an outside table for 4, so we could enjoy a special evening, but when we arrived at the appointed time we were informed that there would be a 30 minute wait for an outside table, since seating...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Fantastic wine, excellent food.

There aren't many places in Raleigh where you can get really good wine. This is one. Better still, the staff knows a lot about wine and can steer you to some very interesting varietals that go well with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Wonderful experience!

I am very hard to please when it comes to restaurants, but Vin was the best dining experience I have had in Raleigh. I thought the service was excellent. Our waitress was very knowledgable and made great wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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Wine and cheese-- yum!

Visiting from DC, we were amazed when we could have a table on the porch at 6:30 for just wine and cheese, without any disgruntled waiters. We each had two 1.5 ounce pours of wine and a cheese plate. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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great atmosphere

great atmosphere...loved the decor....great in the heart of glenwood south...food was excellent and wine LOVELY!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Fantastic Food, Great Atmosphere

First visit to Vin last night after reading ALL the praises on egullet. We were a little conflicted; We've heard about is the great food, fantastic wine selection, but were somewhat hesitant after reading a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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Horrible Service!!!

Friends had suggested this as an excellent place to dine. However, going to a "nice" restaurant one would expect great service, as food and atmosphere are important. Great service is the key to the entire...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Awful service

Four of us went to this restaurant on Saturday to treat ourselves and experience some delicious food and fine dining. Unfortunately, we received horrible service. Our waitress was rude and short with us, she...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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expensive but wonderful

what makes this place is the fabulous wine list - but of course that is what makes the bill so high! either get a bottle, or control the number of tastes. And you must order the molten chocolate cake - it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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Great Upscale wine bar

I like to drink wine, I just dont know much about it. the waiters at vin will help you out, and you can try a lot of different things since they sell wine by the glass. the prices are pretty high, but...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Good food, Bad service

My friends and I went here for brunch a while back, and will never come back. The food was good, but the service was horrible. We were seated almost immediately, which seemed like a good sign, but then didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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Slightly disappointed

Best in Raleigh? Well... We started with the devilled eggs, and the chicken liver pate. The eggs were excellent, creamy and piquant. The pate texture was good, but the flavor was bland, the theme of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Wine Bar

Some friends met here for a drink before going to a show in Raleigh. We only went to the bar, so a full dining experience might be quite different. But the service was poor at best - took over 20 minutes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2006
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Not sure if they do private parties...

Vin is a really 'nice" place to go, its elegant looking while remaining casual as well. I'm not sure they do private parties, but they do have a really extensive wine list and some fantastic high end ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Fantastic Wine Bar

This restaurant/ wine bar has an impressive wine list that can be enjoyed in an equallly comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Vin, is raleighs premiere wine bar. They have a variety of high class meal...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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User review by tinarn

I have never been disappointed with any meal at this restaurant. The chef, Ashley, is quite talented. The food is SO good!! I wish I could get there more often, but live out of town. I love good food and good...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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big city look, not big city hours

i have just moved here from chicago, and Vin is right up there with the same chic style and menu that many wine bars in the big city have. BUT... they close at 11 pm on the weekend! this is a problem, since it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was amazing! The wine list is extensive and you can buy in 1.5 oz, 3.0 oz and 5 oz sizes or order a whole bottle. Also, there is an in-house chef that creates the menu, which are changed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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Best brunch in quite sometime

The food was dynamite, the service was just fine and the ambiance is beautiful. I'll certainly return!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Ambiance

Nothing could be finer than sitting on one of the aged leather couches at vin and enjoying a nice glass of wine. Vin has a spectacular selection of wine, that you can purchase at several different gla...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/30/2005
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best in the triangle

On my last visit I had a wonderful experience. The service was outstanding and the food was the best I had ever had. the ingredients are local and fresh and that reflects in the taste. I really enjoyed their...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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GHASTLY

Horrible place. Insanely expensive. LOUD. Horrible service - unfriendly, actually belligerent. This place has nothing to offer
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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Tasty, but a little Pricy

Bistro type setting presents an extensive wine list. You can choose 3 glass sizes, up to the bottle. I enjoyed the NY strip au poivre, perfectly broiled with a light brandy sauce, it was excellent. The chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2004
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Left feeling empty inside

I went on a recommendation, but should have taken it in context: if you have an expense account, take a client. If you have just your credit card, don't. I left feeling hungry and sober. Sure, it was fun to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2004
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Inventive menu

I've been to Vin twice, and I thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The wine list is great (the best I can find in Raleigh at a more casual restaurant--I love Sancerre and you can't find it at many restaurants), and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2003
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Delicious

The tenderloin was wonderful! I have been to Vin twice and I was very pleased with both visits. The only negative thing I could say is that it was slightly noisy inside. You can get away from this by sitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2003
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Poor Service Ruins Great Meal

Service was dreadful, and as a former waitress (6 years), I know good service. Slow and unresponsive. My brunch selection was an item I always order wherever I find it, but I didn't care for the preparation;...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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Wine lovers take note!

Great wine list at various price points. Expand your knowledge of wines with the 1.5 oz. or 3 oz. pours. I love getting to try two, three, or four wines in the course of an evening. Innovative dishes. Love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2003
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horrible service

I went to Vin with my family one evening and received horrible service. We opted to sit out on the patio and ordered a couple of bottles of wine. Our waitress brought the bottles of wine and that was the last...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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All grown up

Vin has come so far- it's always been an exquisite atmosphere in which to enjoy their extensive wine-by-the-glass list, but since the current chef (Ashley Christiansen) took over the menu has been outstanding....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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Positively Lovely!

My fiance and I decided to stray from our usual Sunday Brunch plans to try something new. Our visit to Vin was the perfectly pleasant dining experience that I wish we could have every time we eat out. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2003
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Good food...good wine

Trendy dining with excellent food and wine. The service was wonderful and the staff knowledgeable. Be sure to sample the cheese and meat plates. They also have some wonderful tea selections.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2003
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Bad Experience, Will Not Return

I visited on Valentines Evening for a 5:30PM reservation. They were NOT ready to serve, 5 minutes to get a wait person, another 5 to get water, while employees were in and out of the exit doors on a cold...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2003
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Incredible meal

We had never eaten at Vin before but tried it for Valentine's Day. We were disappointed that nobody informed us the menu was fixed when we made reservations. Yet the meal was incredible and we had a fabulous...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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MAGNIFEEK

GREAT FOOD COOKED TO PERFECTION, SERVICE OUTSTANDONG,WINE LIST TO BEHOLD.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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sunday standard

I've had brunch at Vin 4 times now, and it's been fantastic every single visit. The menu is imaginative without being intimidating, and it's actually a beautiful space to enjoy you're Sunday afternoon.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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tasty place

Service is always great, food is fresh and innovative, atmosphere is relaxing. Wines are pricey, but it's nice to be able to sample several different wines with the various serving sizes
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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my review

an unpretentious wine bar- finally! Though the wine list is certainly the main attraction, the food is not bad. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable without being condescending.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2002
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Frommer's

This popular spot has enjoyed sizzling press -- it was prominently featured in Food & Wine magazine in October 2004. The most stylish wine restaurant in Raleigh occupies one of the Glenwood South district's...
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Fodor's

intimate and casual with top quality food and wine...
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AOL CityGuide

what can i say about vin. first i thought this type of cuisine was dead. the food while very tasty were very small portion's...
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10Best

as the name indicates, wine is a big draw here, and you can order by the flight and sample up to three choices. what goes better with wine than cheese? choose any three from a vast list that includes epoisses,...
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AOL CityGuide

a date-made-in-heaven destination...
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RestaurantRow.com

chef ashley excels with risotto, broths and soups and imaginative food combinations...
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IgoUgo

i met some friends here and it was a cool experience. i have been dabbling and learning a bit about wines and this was a perfect next step. it is a classy joint...
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AOL CityGuide

head here on a date made in heaven...
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Gayot

named for the modest retail wine shops called enotecas that dot the italian wine country, enoteca vin gives star billing to the grape in all its fermented glory. choose your wine first here, from one of the...
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