Vino.Vita. Italian Wine Bar

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  Margherita D

  ·1 month ago

  “Great spot - we came early and with too much luggage and the staff accomodated us. Food was nice & very generous wine pours. They were able to cater to Gluten free easily. Exceptional service from Gordon - he is hilarious and also a wealth of knowledge on local history (be sure to ask him about the city's biscuit bygone era). Recommend”

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  Maria Grazia Zedda

  ·2 months ago

  “I went there with a family member and we had a wonderful time. The customer service was so attentive, a gentleman named Apo made sure we had a great table, fantastic cocktails to start with and a great bottle of wine with an amazing "tagliere" of delicious cheeses, hams, olives and assorted antipasti. I was particularly impressed with the Vermentino di Gallura wine because it's so hard to find in the UK. There was a lovely atmosphere and I'd highly recommend it.”

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  Alex Snazell-Holding

  ·2 months ago

  “MOSTLY GREAT, just the food could have been better! Atmosphere was perfect in my opinion!!! My family and I arrived upon opening (midday), and we had the restaurant to ourselves for a long time. Great slow jazz music made the vibe superb. Cozy look to the whole restaurant and seating areas. Great waiter! Really really enjoyed our starters! We all ordered Bruschette 'Nduja & Stracciatella, Garlic Bread, Luganega & Bomba Calabrese, Pomodoro! Absolutely amazing, loved the tomato, olive oil, sour dough bread. It's was amazing. But the main course was underwhelming! I ordered Paccheri al Ragù (1st photo) and I expected a bit of Ragù but there was barely any! It was pretty much pasta and tomato sauce! If you get a Pasta & Main, I'd recommend the Lasagna or Tagliatelle alla Crema di Funghi. Desserts were great! Would recommend any, we got all!”

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  McKenzie

  ·4 months ago

  “Oh wow delicious! It was beautiful evening sitting outside. The glasses of wine were perfect with the big cheese and meat tray. We also got pasta pizza and salad. I love the salad. It has very good toppings like pickled onions and boiled egg. The pasta was a little spicy, but the pizza crust was so crispy and yummy. The lemon sorbet was so refreshing. Our waiter was a bit odd. He kept rushing us but other than that it was a great restaurant and the service was quick.”

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  Sm oddy

  ·5 months ago

  “Had a really enjoyable experience here. Excellent, attentive, helpful service by Dav and a new colleague. Loved the wine flight and the superb tapas selection we had. Can't wait to return!”

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  Fraser Greenwood

  ·7 months ago

  “This place wants to be a lovely posh Italian cocktail bar - and it does look lovely and looks like a posh cocktail bar… the problem is, on a Tuesday night in February, to make money it has to be a restaurant and it won’t that brilliant at being one. Service was prompt and ‘efficient’ but not overly friendly. Menu was minimalistic (for an Italian) and the quality of the food was brilliant. There was nothing wrong with it, but it certainly didn’t look or taste like genuine Italian cuisine.”

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  Neeru grg

  ·9 months ago

  “Vino Vita was an amazing experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the food and drinks were excellent, and the service truly stood out. Our server, Ameer, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made great recommendations and made us feel genuinely welcome the entire time. Because of him, our visit felt extra special. We’ll definitely be back and will be asking for Ameer again!”

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  Surya

  ·11 months ago

  “This place is an absolute gem! At first, we were a bit hesitant to walk in since there were only a couple of people inside but it was a weekday afternoon, so we decided to give it a try. So glad we did! We started with the Arancini and Bruschetta, and both were spot on — beautifully presented and full of flavor. For the mains, we had the Penne Arrabbiata and Margherita Pizza, and honestly, we finished them way too quickly because they were just that good! Everything tasted so fresh and perfectly made. The food, the presentation, and the overall vibe made it such a pleasant surprise. We’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes. Highly recommend giving this place a chance; it truly deserves it!”

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  Mellissa Cooper

  ·1 year ago

  “Probably my new favourite place in Reading recently! This venue has been rebranded and is under new management. There is a great atmosphere and openness, which can sometimes be missing from more traditional wine bars. A pared back menu, a much improved wine and drinks list, add in a great DJ and mix in some Italian and Spanish tunes - everyone is relaxed and having a great time! What more can you ask for?”

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  Charlie D

  ·1 year ago

  “Despite being a group of 3, we ordered enough food for about 20 people are not a single mouthful of it went to waste. The platter to start was delightful, the dips/spreads/pate delicious. The pizza is a thin crispy base, which again was delicious. Chocolate cake for dessert was good but not exceptional. Young-ish waiter he was obviously experienced. An energetic, attentive guy who added to the experience. Atmosphere was great, good music and was in conversation around us without too much noise.”

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