Best Restaurants in Temecula (2025)
A restored Old Town homestead turned modern bistro with seasonal, wine-country plates and one of the area’s most loved patios. Praised by local press, with frequent nods for brunch and cocktails.
Beloved for stone‑hearth pizzas and scratch sandwiches, this independent staple draws lines for good reason. Named a top U.S. date‑night spot by Food & Wine and Yelp, reported locally in January 2025.
A Temecula wine‑country benchmark marrying classic technique with California produce. Ranked top five winery restaurants in the U.S. by USA Today 10Best; the cellar’s wines also earned recent 90+ scores from Wine Enthusiast.
Spain in Temecula: tapas, paella, and breakfast favorites served with local and Iberian‑style wines. Voted the No. 1 winery restaurant in the U.S. by USA Today 10Best in 2024.
Chef‑owner Pietro Cinus crafts house‑made pastas, Sardinian‑Tuscan recipes, and wood‑oven specialties with local produce and Italian imports. A favorite among informed diners for honest, regional Italian cooking.
An Old Town institution since 1927—now serving Texas‑style craft BBQ alongside the classic all‑day breakfasts. Featured in local news for its refreshed pit‑smoked program and continued community legacy.
Family‑run Thai with curries, noodles, and a full bar, recognized by locals for authentic flavors and warm service. A reliable, independent alternative to wine‑country fare.
A lively, owner‑operated gastropub in a historic building, known for inventive brunch, big‑flavor plates, and audacious Bloody Marys. Frequently spotlighted by regional guides for atmosphere and comfort‑food creativity.
Temecula’s only barrel‑lined cave dining room pairs casual, wine‑friendly plates with tours and tastings underground. A distinctive local experience verified by current reservations and events.
Independent Cuban cafe roasting its own coffee and pressing serious Cubanos, with empanadas and ropa vieja rounding out the menu. Recommended by regional travel editors as an Old Town essential.
Family winery trattoria with thin‑crust pizzas, hearty salads, and Italian comfort set over vineyard views. Open daily with frequent live‑music afternoons—a relaxed, local favorite on the De Portola trail.
Chef Leah Di Bernardo’s community‑minded cafe champions sustainably sourced, from‑scratch fare with stellar baked goods and kombucha on tap. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler for farm‑fresh, health‑forward cooking.