Vino Volo Reviews List

Dined on 6/16/2013

Dined on 6/16/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"As the name indicates, this is a wine bar. While the food is fine, it is nothing spectacular. The chance to taste several different wines is the reason to go."

Dined on 6/16/2013

2012

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 2 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Wine & Menu

Dined on 6/15/2013

Dined on 6/15/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoyed the flights of wine along with the creative menu."

Dined on 6/15/2013

2012

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 3 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 6/14/2013

2013

Dined on 6/14/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A very nice place with a comfortable vibe. Their flights of wines for comparison are just a bit pricey. Of course, what is not pricey in DC and Bethesda?"

Dined on 6/14/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem

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Review 4 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Interesting find

Dined on 6/13/2013

2004

Dined on 6/13/2013

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"They are still working on the menu but its a fun restaurant. Make sure to try a flight of wine. Half price happy hour 4-6 is a bargain!!! Make to get the steak sandwich at lunch!!!"

Dined on 6/13/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion

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Review 5 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Dined on 6/10/2013

Dined on 6/10/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It is the first place I've eaten where I left hungry and had to eat another meal. I ordered the entre' roasted monk fish with asparagus. It was delicious but the portion was too small. The menu is very limited. It might work well in the airport but not as a restaurant. The staff was friendly but not attentive. Once fhe food was delivered, the waitress didn't check on us. We had to hunt them down to get our check and then again to get them to pay the bill."

Dined on 6/10/2013

2012

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 6 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great but need to work out kinks

Dined on 6/07/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had a lovely evening at Vino Volo, enjoyed both the wine and the food. The service was a bit chaotic ( they mixed up tables and kept sending our food and wine to another table) and not as fast as it could be but overall we enjoyed our meal very much and our server was very nice and apologized for the confusion. We're glad they are in the neighborhood!"

Dined on 6/07/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list

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Review 7 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 6/01/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We liked the broccoli and mushroom pastry."

Dined on 6/01/2013

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Review 8 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/26/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Lovely and kind service. We were in between lunch and dinner and enjoyed the quiet and excellent wine."

Dined on 5/26/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 9 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dined on 5/25/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The wine flights are great, very diverse. The smaller plate options allow you to pair the meal well. The overall wine list is very good."

Dined on 5/25/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 5/21/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Expensive wine with not so special small,plates."

Dined on 5/21/2013

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Review 11 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Vino Volo Has Hit Bethesda! Yeah!

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I've been a long time customer of Vino Volo at Dulles airport. I am so glad to see they are branching out with their entrance into the restaurant scene in Bethesda. Like excellent wines at great prices, enjoy flights of wine with wine notes, savor small bites that are creatively prepared, the VV is your kind of place."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great wine tasting options

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wine flight selection was a treat. A great way to taste different wines without buying full glasses. Steak was tasty, but tiny and potatoes were dry and inedible.

Waiter was really kind and pleasant, but seemed new to waiting. He used his hands to explain the size of the steak (couldn't find out an ounce weight) and didn't check on us about the meals. He did however tell us about the weekly wine tasting, which sounds like a great opportunity.

I'd go for drinks again, but would debate dining."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic

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Review 13 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Vino Volo

Dined on 5/14/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went to a Ch. Montelena tasting, and then got a couple of very generous pours of the zin and the cab for a nice price, along with a couple of excellent flatbread/pizza thingies and a spectacular truffled penne. They were pretty busy, but the service was good. Great food, good wine, nice place, friendly service, knowledgeable staff. Very competetive in the very competetive Bethesda food scene. Wines for sale to take home at a reasonable price, and standard corkage if you want to open them there."

Dined on 5/14/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list

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Review 14 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Solid Wine, Light Portions

Dined on 5/09/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"If you appreciate tasty small plates and great wines, you'll have a terrific lunch here. I was a little surprised how little you get for $11 worth of some of the tastiest chili I've had in a very long time, but with 4 small crostinis, it seemed a little light event for lunch.

Nonetheless, I wasn't particularly hungry, it was like 2 p.m. on a Thursday, the outside seating was lovely, and the Alto Adige Pinot Grigio was outstanding."

Dined on 5/09/2013

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 15 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food, small portions

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was excellent!.....however the portion are incredibly small. I'm 5'3" 113 lbs I had an appetizer and a whole main course and after I finished I had to order another half pizza to curb my hunger. My dinner mates felt the same way but everything was delicious. I would go back but I may have to have a snack before I go. :) the ambiance was great. They had a small band and the wines were terrific."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 16 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic restaurant; the

Dined on 04/26/2013

2011

Dined on 04/26/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fantastic restaurant; the wine flights represent one of those innovative ideas that actually are well done. Coupled with great ambiance, excellent food and good service, and it's a great place to go with a date. Only two negatives: while the live music was quite good, the volume was way too loud for a small restaurant. A small fix to reduce the volume by a few clicks, but well worth it. Second, while it advertises valet service, and their sign listed $7, it turns out that they are one of the few restaurants NOT to support the valets on the street, so an extra $3 was tacked on to the charge. Pretty steep, and not what was represented in ads, including Open Table."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 17 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

went during restaurant week,

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"went during restaurant week, $30 for 3 courses. Shrimp gazpacho was light & refreshing & topped with about 5 small shrimps. Our party had the braised shortribs & mahi mahi. Both were tasty. The chocolate torte was warm and just the right size. We were expecting the Mexican spicy gelato to be spicy, but it just had a pronounced cinnamon taste. Because this was a wine shop & restaurant, the expectation was that we would order wine with each course. Since 3 of the 4 don't drink, the restaurant made us feel awkward only ordering 1 flight with dinner."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 18 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good wine pairings, excellent

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Good wine pairings, excellent tacos/small-bites, tasty dessert. Live music on a Saturday night was a little loud."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 19 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Will ALWAYS come back!

Dined on 04/24/2013

2013

Dined on 04/24/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I love Vino Volo! It's conveniently down the street from my office and a good number of us are serious wine drinkers so we like to frequent it as much as possible! The food menu is good, nothing out-of-this-world amazing but great for a quick bite to have with the wine. The wine however, is great. The prices are extremely reasonable and their happy hour is awesome. Also, I love the staff- so attentive and helpful and knowledgeable about the product!"

Dined on 04/24/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 20 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The gazpacho soup with shrimp

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The gazpacho soup with shrimp was excellent, as was the Mahi-Mahi. The presentation of the wine and the pairings were also excellent. Really nice band playing on Saturday night, although a bit loud if you're sitting near them. We'll go again!"

Dined on 04/20/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 21 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A Standout in Bethesda!

Dined on 04/17/2013

Dined on 04/17/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Perfect dinner OUTSIDE last night at Vino Volo. Started with Malbec Madness - a flight of 3 smooth glasses of wine and amazing smoked salmon rolls with caper berries (First time tasting these. Crunchy and delicious.) Shared steak chimichurri and truffled penne. Excellent flavors! A standout restaurant amongst all the many Bethesda restaurants. I will be back as soon as possible."

Dined on 04/17/2013

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 22 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great spot, great small plates.

Dined on 04/16/2013

2006

Dined on 04/16/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great spot, great small plates. Server was Patrick, he was wonderful. WOuld definitely go back."

Dined on 04/16/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 23 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was a very busy night so

Dined on 04/13/2013

2008

Dined on 04/13/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was a very busy night so service was a little slow but the wait staff did their very best to keep up. Being able to order flights of wine was so much more interesting than a single glass. The food was interesting and delicious and the lemoncello tiramisu was absolutely divine!"

Dined on 04/13/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 24 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Splendid Evening

Dined on 04/06/2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"A relaxed and pleasant evening from beginning to end. Nothing like the usual frenetic Bethesda restaurant vibe. We appreciated the care and interest of the staff on the description and selection of some very interesting wines. Limited menu, but just the right variety and serving size. Live music was wonderful."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 25 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We love love love Vino Volo!

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We love Vino Volo - it's our new favorite restaurant. We will be back again and again. Seriously - the food, wine, atmosphere, and service are stellar."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 26 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fantastic happy hour specials

Dined on 03/11/2013

2002

Dined on 03/11/2013

2002

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Fantastic happy hour specials until 6 pm!"

Dined on 03/11/2013

2002

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 27 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice spot. Good food and

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nice spot. Good food and a lively atmosphere. Outstanding, diverse selection of wine with some great flights to taste. The half portion option of pretty much everything on the menu allows you to sample lots of things and try different wine pairings. I would go back."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 28 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The servers were very friendly

Dined on 03/01/2013

2009

Dined on 03/01/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The servers were very friendly and attentive. The dinning area is small and bit conjested so reservations are a must. There is a nice wine bar area in the dinning area as well. There is I cork fee of $12 if you buy a bottle of wine for dinner. The menu is reasonable."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 29 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

This was not my best experience

Dined on 02/26/2013

Dined on 02/26/2013

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was not my best experience at Vino Volo. I have been there often and also to their location at the airport. I asked for separate checks for my party of 6 three times. Once when I changed the reservation to a smaller party, again when I got there and again to the first waiter. When another waiter brought the check he said that we didn't tell him in time for seperate checks. Not true obviousy. So we each labeled what we bought and they nicely split it up.
We all ordered two items. You would think the first would come out for all of us and then the second course. However it was all over the place in how we got it. Some people got both at once, some none, one person got their popcorn at then end. It was very weird."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2007

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 30 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tasty but noisy

Dined on 02/23/2013

Dined on 02/23/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We really enjoyed the music on Saturday night, but it was overwhelmend by the sheer sound of the restaurant. Noise level was deafening.

We enjoyed both the flight of wine and the tapas-sized half portions of most items; or rather the very large tapas-sized portions."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2007

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Review 31 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed the live jazz, as

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Enjoyed the live jazz, as well as good food."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 32 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Bethesda needed Vino Volo!

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Charming server, excellent wine flight offers, fast service and delicious food. The truffle popcorn is reason enough to return!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 33 for Vino Volo

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Just fun and loe key and great