vino

omg!! the best absolute dining i've ever experienced, everything about the place was oh so fabulous, the food was amazing and had such a friendly staff!! i loved that waiter with the earrings who kept showing up to our table to accompany us with a fabulous smile my gosh he is so cute!! i wish i knew more about the fellow. vino you deserve an a+

professional courtesy staff. excellent food! romantic environment. great for date night. extensive wine list. will be back!

best restaurant in birmingham. vino is hands down my favorite restaurant in birmingham. the restaurant offers lay back, romantic patio seating under beautifully lit trees as well as inside seating the wine menu is extensive, but the martinis are exceptional, especially the mango martini. the health conscious menu varies from fresh sea scallops and grouper to tender lamb shanks. the capellini vino is my favorite entree. the apple fritters with ice cream are a must to finish with.

great!. great nonstandard mediterranean food. our server, amanda?, was very attentive and the patio is very relaxing. the portions are smaller than average, but i think it's refreshing. we left full, but not miserable.

absolutely amazing. this is a must visit. there's a reason that so many keep going back! they have great service, great food, great atmosphere, and great wine! the staff is wonderful as are the owners. it's chic and suits people of all ages. they have a great happy hour from 4-6 and are soon opening an outside bar that is sure to be a hit! i highly reccommend!!!

always great and a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. food and wine selection is classic, fresh and delicious. a favorite in birmingham a fun quiet spot for dinner! i love it..

very nice atmosphere. mostly for adult and professionals. the outside is beautiful with the lights and the inside is very inspiring with all the art on the wall. love the place, only been there for drinks but all the plates look good.

enjoyed drinks and appetizers at vino last night. we sat outside on the patio and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. enjoyed a nice glass of rose and the cheese plate. i will admit that i've had better cheese selections but the atmosphere along with the service is why i rated so highly.

six of us
went to vino for dinner. once we discovered that there is a gallery oyster bar
in front, we went there for our drinks. we had the best hand crafted cocktails
in birmingham. couple of our girls fell in love with our very polite but
friendly bartender. we then walked to the back of the building for dinner at
vino which was fabulous. this place tucked away in english village is awesome.
such a nice atmosphere, along with the best service, reasonable prices and a
nice varied menu is truly amazing and it’s a must to take out of town visitors
there. our sea scallops, fresh gulf red grouper, lamb ….were all outstanding.
our apple fritters and tiramisu were to die for. we found our fav in
birmingham.

chic little hangout with great food and drinks. i have been to vino several times, and it was amazing. their menu is diverse and well presented. if you are looking for a chic little hangout for you and your friends in a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere, this is the perfect little spot for you! be sure to ask alex hunt if you need any direction about wine selection.

outstanding!!!. we went to vino while on a business trip and left very happy. a true gem in birmingham!! i had the lamb and apple fritters with ice cream-it was amazing. will definitely return.

english village diner. we’re regulars—love vino!
we're within walking distance of vino--and we stroll there at least twice a week for the atmosphere--a starry setting under trees strewn with tiny lights---and the food. we tend toward salmon and grouper dishes but have eaten just about everything on the menu. a appetizer of hummus and spinach dip with pita starts us out as does a bottle from the good wine list (after all, it is called vino). seating options include inside--white and ultra-modern; a bar area with full service and a tv with whatever sporting event du jour is on; and, our favorite place, outside under the canopy of trees and sky. being locals, we often see friends and spend lingering evenings though when we require quick service, food comes hot and fast. one chilly early spring evening our server supplied furry blankets so we could stay outdoors and savor the season (and our meal). sometimes vino sends us home with a little bag of sweets. it’s personifies what local and personal is all about. we count this among our favorites in a city that offers many great options.

save yourself! go somewhere else!. my husband i and i went here with a friend for her birthday. i had never been so i didn't know what to expect. well i found out the atmosphere is lovely, but the food and service are awful. the food was so bad that i have been moved to write a review in attempt to warn others.

atmosphere: the outdoor seating is really a strong point. the weather was beautiful.

service: lacking. was unable to get a water refill, eventually had to run down the waiter and specifically ask for one. that was the only one i received. interestingly he did stop by frequently and refill our wine. took forever to get a check. waiter was actually very knowledgeable about the menu/wines when we were able to flag him down with a question. service was not engaging or friendly. i'm not sure if they are going for 'fine-ish' dining, by the prices i assume so, but the service was no where close.

food: just flat out, my experience was awful. we started with an order of the calamari, it was very very rubbery and tasted as if it had been frozen. the marinara on the side was passable, though not great. for the main course, my husband and i both ordered the duck special. it was described as a seared duck breast with a pomegranate reduction sauce, rice and roasted vegetables. what i received was a very very overcooked/tough piece of duck swimming in a very very sweet sauce, absolutely plain white rice, approximately three chunks of cold and under-cooked roasted potato, and two pieces of very bland brussel sprouts. i had a lot difficultly cutting the duck with provided knife. it was very chewy and there was a lot of un-rendered fat. i love duck, this duck was just abused.

since it was my friend's birthday, and she wanted a small dessert to split, we did then go for the 'pot of chocolate' which is basically a little lava cake with some ice-cream on top. it was the best part of the entire meal. not because it was good, but because it wasn't bad. it was just chocolate cake with ice-cream. but the mediocrity was welcome after such an awful main course.

other notes:

the wine was reasonably priced by the bottle. i wasn't really impressed with their bottle selection, but it wasn't really bad either.

pricing on the food was extremely high however, considering what i received was basically 'fancy' cafeteria food. i have absolutely no problem paying for good food, even paying a lot for good food, but i went home angry that i had to spend money on this meal.

save yourself. go to the multitude of other wonderful local restaurants birmingham has to offer. hell, go to olive garden before going here.

to put it mildly; a waste of money small amount of overpriced food filthy restroom loud patrons not romantic as advertised left hungry

wonderful atmosphere, sitting on the patio. we only had wine and appetizers but both were good and reasonably priced. server was friendly and attentive. we will be back!