(415) 647-1268

629 Cortland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110 37.7391 -122.4156

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Neighborhoods: Bernal Heights, Central East

Last updated 8.26.11

Category:

Wine Stores, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Wine Bars

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Bar & Club Special Features:

Romantic Nightlife, Beer & Wine Only

What People Are Saying About Vino Rosso

Featured Review

Joanna Currier

Contributor

In Short – This tiny corner boite is bright and lively, with for about 16 people. A wooden display case of select wines (roughly 80 percent Italian varietals, the rest local) covers one wall, and wee two- and four-top tables on a clay floor are lit by floor-to-ceiling windows. Husband-and-wife owners Vega and Giuseppe Manna craft stuzzichini (nibbles such as olives, figs and almonds), cheese and salami plates, salads and one housemade pasta daily to go with the wines.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Tuesday nights are Italian-conversation nights; the staff is fluent and patrons are encouraged to speak the language, too.
When to Go:
Bring your little ones to Wednesday night "Wine and Whiners" from 4pm to 7pm, when children under four are welcomed with toys.
Save Money:
On Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm enjoy free wine tastings from industry reps.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/10/08

HAPPY HOUR!!!

by rararararara at Citysearch

$4 prosecco and lambrusco (a red sparkling wine) and $3 beers. Also, 1/2 price AMAZING homemade lasagnas (I think they always have a vegetarian option) and baked gnocchi... SOOOOO GOOOOD! We had a total of 8 glasses of prosecco (4 each, at 4 bucks each, why not?)

I'll be back, and it's daily, i think 4-7pm

  • Pros: Great food, great wine
  • Cons: only 8 tables, but we only had to wait five minutes
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/27/08

Vino Rosso is Delightful

by Zaye at Citysearch

The place is cozy, and the owners are wonderful. The Italian wines and food yummy. Want a friendly place off the beaten path, where everyone is friendly, away from all the madness? This is for you and you and you!

  • Pros: Thumbs Up! Everything delights.
  • Cons: Don't get there often enough
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/02/07

Slice of Little Italy! NICEST Owners - great selection of Italian wines

by freshy at Citysearch

When I am not at the Wild Side West down the street, for a totally different vibe, I go to Vino Rosso. It's great in the sense that the owners make you feel totally welcome and spend a lot of time with you finding out your preferences, etc. before making a wine recommendation. Also, what's interesting is that, I am child-free but this place is super child friendly. The owners usually have their baby hanging out in the back and encourage the mostly neighborhood crowd to bring their own babies. Sounds wierd but it's actually pretty cool. Just like Bernal! Oh, and you can also buy any wine you imbibe to go (which is a good way to save some $$$ once you've found what you like!)

  • Pros: Nice to have Italian wines represented - not the typical Cal-only
  • Cons: It's small so it is sometimes hard to find a seat
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/29/07

great vino!...good pasta!...great service!!!

by arpngup at Citysearch

for a small place, the people at VinoRosso carry themselves with great professionalism and the care of a "mom-and-pop" kinda place.

The variety of wines they have are trendy but well picked, and if you add to that the personalize attention this people give you, you can imagine what a cozy place this is. Go ahead!..try it, you'll love it.

  • Pros: good service, nice atmosphere, lovely people
  • Cons: more pasta options!!.....bigger antipasto dish!!....but i am not complaining!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/08/06

Authentic Italian winebar

by isistella at Citysearch

This is one of the best wine bars I've been to. The owners are running it and one is from Italy. They really know their wine. The sample is a great deal - $9 for three 2oz samples. They had some excellent and pricey bottles open last time that we got to sample. The ambience is great, the customers are happy and relaxed and friendly. I tried the pasta dish once and it was good. The tiramisu was nothing to write home about, so I think they should work on that. This is a great place to go hang out with friends or even just to chill on your own. It's also a great date spot too as it has romantic appeal.

  • Pros: High quality of wines; Knowledgable owners providing excellent service; Intimate relaxed space
  • Cons: None
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