The Gourmet Get-Away
In addition to fine wine, Temecula Valley has become a destination for diverse and delicious culinary offerings. In the tradition of the great European wine regions, several wineries in Temecula Valley have on-site restaurants, so you can stroll right from your tasting to lunch or dinner, or indulge in expertly-curated wine and food pairings.
Baba Joon's Kitchen at Fazeli Cellars
Continuing BJ Fazeli’s goal of merging ancient Persia with contemporary California, Baba Joon's Kitchen provides a unique – and extensive – Mediterranean Persian fusion menu that results in a perfect wine pairing experience. Many of the menu items were created by BJ Fazeli, giving traditional Persian ingredients and dishes, an original twist and modern feel.
Pairings Gourmet Mobile Kitchen
Pairings, Lorimar's gourmet mobile kitchen, is located at our Wine County location in the heart of Temecula Valley. Presented by Chef Raul Torres, the Pairings menu, featuring delicious starters, flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads was created with Lorimar's wines in mind and can often change to pair with the season or new releases. You can enjoy our current menu "restaurant-style" on our large outdoor patio. We have misters in the summer and heaters in the winter, please dress for the season! Reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday nights.
Sunday 11a-5p
Monday-Thursday 11a-5p
Friday-Saturday 11a-9p (21+ after 5p)
39990 Anza Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
951-694-6699
www.lorimarwinery.com
Café Champagne at Thornton Winery
Voted Inland Empire's "Best Restaurant", Café Champagne is open 365 days a year for lunch and dinner. Award-winning Executive Chef, Steve Pickell, combines "Contemporary Fusion Cuisine" with premium wines in a stylish setting, creating a well-rounded flair for the total foodie experience. Expect four-star cuisine, local produce, an affordable menu and indoor and patio seating.
Cafe Champagne's professional staff has won the Gold Award for Contemporary Cuisine for over eleven years from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association. "Four Stars for Cuisine" and "Four Stars for the Wine List" were awarded by the California Restaurant Writers Association.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Open holidays.
32575 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951.699.0088
www.thorntonwine.com
Mama Rosa's Trattoria at Robert Renzoni Vineyards
Join us for a truly Old World Italian dining experience that enlivens all your senses. At Mama Rosa’s Trattoria you can expect breathtaking views, authentic Italian cuisine made in wine country’s only brick oven, flavorful sips of award-winning wine, and a craft beer list that is nothing short of legendary. Our goal is to leave you wanting nothing more than to return. Robert Renzoni and his family have incorporated 133 years of family traditions and culinary secrets into an unforgettable meal.
Sunday – Thursday - Lunch: 12pm-5pm
Friday – Saturday - Lunch: 12pm-5pm & Dinner: 6pm-8pm (last kitchen order at 7pm)
37350 De Portola Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
951.302.8466
robertrenzonivineyards.com
Meritage at Callaway
Boasting spectacular panoramic vineyard and hillside views, as well as delicious wine-paired cuisine, the multi-tiered arbor terrace at Meritage at Callaway offers an alfresco dining experience unparalleled in Temecula Wine Country.
Lunch: Open daily Monday to Thursday 11:00am-4:00pm
Dinner: Friday-Sunday, 11:00am-8:00pm
32720 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951.587.8889
www.callawaywinery.com
Monte De Oro Bistro
For a great “Wine First” and “Food to Complement” experience, visit Monte De Oro Bistro.Our Culinary Team provides a diverse fresh food portfolio to create sumptuous cuisine that includes gourmet salads, flatbread pizzas, panini sandwiches, great burgers and other delectable seasonal offerings. With stunning 180-degree patio views of Temecula Wine County, you can enjoy lunch or pre-dinner snacks with Monte De Oro’s awards winning wines.
Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Friday: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
35820 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951.491.6551
montedeoro.com
Bolero Restaurante
Embark on a Spanish culinary journey at Bolero Restaurante. From humble Asturian farm-to-table dishes to modern San Sebastian delights, our shared tapas-style menu celebrates centuries-old dining traditions. Join us for a feast of seafood, steak, veggies, olives, and European cheeses. Whether you’re savoring traditional favorites or exploring new flavors, Bolero offers an authentic taste of Spain. Welcome to Bolero!
BREAKFAST
Mon - Fri
8am - 11am
Sat & Sun
8am - 10am
BRUNCH
Sat & Sun
10am - 2pm
LUNCH / DINNER
Mon - Fri
11am - 9pm
Sat & Sun
2pm - 9pm
41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 414-3802
europavillage.com
Mercato di Vienza
Enjoy a casual dining experience at Mercato di Vienza, an authentic Italian deli and market. Order a fresh, wood-fired pizza or a scoop of creamy gelato as you explore the grounds. Grab Italian sodas and gourmet charcuterie for a garden picnic, or shop our selection of Europa Table ingredients, including specialty oils, olives, and culinary tools. Discover the best ingredients to bring the taste of Italy home. Truly amazing Italian cuisine starts here!
Hours:
Mon-Thu
12pm - 6pm
Fri-Sun
12pm - 7pm
41150 Via Europa, Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 506-1818
www.europavillage.com
Trattoria Toscana
Trattoria Toscana is an Italian restaurant and bar that creates an authentic Tuscan-Sardinian-Italian cultural experience, rich in the appreciation of high-quality food and wine. Trattoria Toscana caters to those who savor authentic, home-made Italian meals that bring out the flavors of each ingredient. Chef Pietro carefully selects fresh, high-quality ingredients, as well as local and imports from Italy to create delicious, authentic, homemade dishes. Trattoria Toscana has a full dining room, privacy room, full bar and two outdoor garden patio areas available for outdoor dining and private parties.
Monday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Saturday 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Sunday 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM
41789 Nicole Lane STE B1
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 587 8030
www.TTItalian.com
Sangio's Deli at Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Whether you choose to dine alfresco or inside you’ll enjoy the made to order delectables that our gem of a deli produces. All this accompanied by one of the best views that the valley has to offer. Our menu consists of seasonal selections ranging from delicious salads to hand tossed pizzas packed with an array of complimenting flavors. Save room to finish the entire meal with one of our decadent desserts.
Photo credit: Temecula Life
Open 11am - 6pm Daily
39870 De Portola Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
951.491.0825
cougarwinery.com
The Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
At the Creekside Grille in the heart of the Southern California Wine Country, wine country cooking is at its best! With simple, homespun food, complex flavors, beautiful presentation, and fresh ingredients, the dining experience is second to none. Chef Steve Stawinski has shaped the menu using Wilson Creek wines, locally grown fruits, vegetables, cheeses and olive oils, line-caught fresh fish and fresh herbs to create a unique blend of delicious menu items. Since October 2008, the Creekside Grille has made a name for itself, receiving many accolades from Wine Club Members, other wineries, locals and first time visitors. Surrounded by lush 30 year old Cabernet grapevines, an herb garden and flower-filled hanging baskets, the view and ambiance set the scene for an enjoyable day in wine country.
Creekside Grille Restaurant: Open Mon-Thurs 11-4, Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 10-4; Courtyard Bar & Grill: Open Mon-Thurs 11-5, Fri 11-8, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
35960 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
951.699.WINE (9463)
www.wilsoncreekwinery.com
The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery
Feel on top of the world at the hilltop, window enclosed Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery. Offering health conscience Mediterranean/American cuisine, join us for lunches daily. Relax in air conditioned comfort or outside balcony seating. Favorites include Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Seafood Stack, Frutti de Mare with house-made Fettuccine, Grilled Octopus and Ray's Famous Black Angus Burger.
Open Monday-Saturday 11:30a-3:00p and Sunday Brunch from 10:00a-3:00p.
40620 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
951.676.8231 x4
falknerwinery.com
The Vineyard Rose Restaurant at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Holder of WINE SPECTATOR’s 2023 Award of Excellence, The Vineyard Rose Restaurant offers up an unparalleled wine and dine experience for every occasion: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual, elegant atmosphere highlights world-class menus using the freshest local ingredients. Indoor/outdoor seating enhance your vineyard experience. Extensive wine list help make it worlds away from the every day!
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
877.743.8343
www.southcoastwinery.com
The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars
Our culinary team applies classic French cooking techniques with modern Californian cuisine to create a diverse menu meant to pair beautifully with our wine. We take advantage of the fresh produce available to us, partner with local farmers and source only the highest quality meat and seafood. Our passion for wine carries through to our food, and we offer a wide variety of appetizers, vibrant salads and exceptional Chef's selections.
Friday: 11:30a-7:00p
Saturday: 11:30a-7:00p
Sunday: 11:30a-5:00p
38311 De Portola Road, Temecula, CA 92592
951-302-7601
www.leonesscellars.com
Carol's Restaurant at Baily Winery
Carol Baily has created a unique environment in the heart of Wine Country. Dine outside under the pergola next to the Cabernet vines or in Bacchus Hall with its stone walls, high ceiling, fireplace and vineyard views. An adjacent vegetable and herb garden provides seasonal produce that Carol uses in her cuisine. The luncheon menu provides traditional sandwiches, classical salads, grilled meats and fish. Baily's award-winning wines are featured, and a selection of local beers is available.
Open for lunch Friday through Sunday
33440 La Serena
Temecula, CA 92591
951.676.9243
bailywinery.com
Other Wine Country Dining
33233 Rancho California Road. Temecula, CA 92591
951-694-9070
innatchuronwinery.com
37440 De Portola Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 422-2525
altisimawinery.com
33410 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 506-5500
www.miramontewinery.com
35601 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 365-3388
www.bottaiawinery.com
36522 Vía Verde, Temecula,CA 92592
(951) 699-9102
oakmountainwinery.com
33820 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-8231 ext. 20
www.mountpalomarwinery.com
35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92592
951-252-1770
www.pontewinery.com