Cafe Vino

Didn’t love our experience here. Food was a little underwhelming. The server pushed the eggplant Parmesan really hard, but there wasn’t anything amazing about it other than the ridiculously small portion of actual eggplant - 3 small discs. The burger was fine. The shishito peppers needed more one on the grill, not to mention some salt.

The restaurant is lovely and cozy. I came just for dessert but the food and drinks being served looked incredible. The chocolate molten cake is perfect.

Showed up at 9 and they said the kitchen may be closed. Says they're open until 10, so that's a bit misleading, but no biggie. Luckily they had desserts still. I'd probably give the food a 4.5. Creme brulee's custard a little runny. Cobbler was tasty. Atmosphere was great. Service was excellent.

I’ve been going to Cafe Vino for about 10 years now. Each time I’m pleased to be served delicious food. This time, we received a free dessert for a birthday! The GM came by and was pleasant. Food was good and came out at the best times - right when we wanted it to. The Pork Osso Buco is consistently our favorite dish here. Cafe Vino is always a hit!

We just had the most wonderful dinner at Cafe Vino. Every course was delightful and well-executed. The real star was our server Arianna— she checked in with us in the perfect way, made the most wonderful suggestions, and was so incredibly attentive. It is rare to find a server who is so responsive to the table, but she was patient and kind, and truly amazing at what she does. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Never eaten dinner here and likely won’t ever again. We were sat away from other guests and it took a while for someone to come. Our waiter was nice and boasted about the cook and the food, but they were very wrong. Started with the bacon wrapped dates - tiny and dry, and the bacon was overcooked. Overall, they were gross. For dinner, I ordered the risotto and scallops, and while the scallops were nice the risotto wasn’t fully cooked. It was crunchy in the middle and not edible. My date had the prime rib (medium). It was more medium rare and VERY gristly. I chewed a piece and attempted to swallow it, and started choking on gristle. It was a very expensive and disappointing meal, probably the worst food I’ve had in Fort Collins 😒

Fort Collins lies a culinary gem that embodies the essence of excellence: Cafe Vino. From the moment you step through its doors, you're greeted by an atmosphere that seamlessly blends intimacy with vibrancy, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Our journey at Cafe Vino was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks in large part to the impeccable service provided by Tayla, our gracious and knowledgeable waitress. From the moment she welcomed us with her warm smile, it was evident that we were in for a treat. Tayla's genuine warmth and expertise elevated our dining experience to new heights, guiding us through the menu with precision and charm. With each recommendation, Tayla demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge about the restaurant's offerings, from the perfectly cooked crab cakes to the rich and indulgent B-52 espresso coffee. Her attentive service ensured that our glasses were always full, and every need was met with efficiency and grace. But what truly set Tayla apart was her genuine passion for hospitality. She took the time to engage with us, sharing stories about the restaurant's history and creating a welcoming environment that made us feel like honored guests. In conclusion, our experience at Cafe Vino was nothing short of top-notch, thanks in large part to Tayla's exceptional service. Her dedication to her craft and her genuine warmth made our dining experience truly unforgettable. If you're looking for a dining experience that combines impeccable service with exquisite culinary offerings, look no further than Cafe Vino, and be sure to ask for Tayla. Highly recommended.

Prime rib is the best. The main reason we go to this restaurant is because they have the best prime rib in town. We will schedule our days around it because it’s so good. Thank you for offering such a wonderful treat and we will be back for more soon :-)

food service and ambiance are all superb bill arrives and has added $1.75 above toatal for "living wage for employees added" for shame for shame in this town next time i will scratch out and hand the bartender$2.00 in cash owner should be ashamed

I went for a glass of wine on my birthday. Overall it was fine and everyone was nice. What irked me was the 3% Kitchen Livable Wage fee, just pay your kitchen a livable wage?! I can't condone this kind of practice of subsidizing your payroll. So it was nice but I'll never come again.

Great service and the happy hour menu is great! Love the patio! We will definitely come back again!

Great location near campus. Large menu, friendly staff. Nice patio with fires for cool evenings.

I just had one of the best happy hour meals of my life! My boyfriend and I have started enjoying the happy hour at Cafe Vino on a somewhat regular basis now. It always exceeds our expectations. However, last night was particularly exceptional. Firstly, our server, Ary, was the best server I think I have ever had...ever. She was attentive, engaging, genuine, and she obviously was passionate about the food. She made some killer recommendations and I just can't say enough. We had the seasonal bruschetta, bacon jam with balsamic reduction, and it was one of the most delightful things I've put in my moth in a really really long time. Everything we ordered was divine, including the happy hour margarita, which was just the perfect amount of sweet. Hats off to Cafe Vino. And lastly, the ambiance is always lovely for a date night.

This place is amazing. The service - the ambience and the food. Happy hour specials and the best mushroom pizza I've had since Sicily. Shout out to Arianna - outstanding everything

Great service, nice ambience. The food was interesting. Starters were delish - mussels & brussels! Great flavors. The scallop/risotto was nice, vino salad w salmon filling and tasty, the salmon dish with stir fried veg and rice curious. Recommend wine flights - but they have extensive beverage choices for any palate. Be aware, bit pricey but for a good reason; nice date night choice.

Went to Cafe Vino with 2 other couples for the happy hour. We were seated and given the regular menu and the happy hour menu. We ordered happy hour drinks which were fine. The waitress then came to the table and asked for our food orders. The happy hour menu had a hamburger listed for $10 and the waitress asked each of us if we wanted the classic burger or the chef special burger. On the happy hour menue the burger was listed as follows: Black Angus Burger $10.00 topped with LTO or ask about the Cafe Burger of The Day . Served with housemade chips 5 of the 6 in our party ordered the burger (4 classic and 1 chef special). Although the food was good, when the bill came we were charged $22 for the classic burger and $25 for the chef special burger. We informed the waitress of the mistake in the bill, and she told us that there was no mistake. Since we did not specifically order the $10 happy hour burger, she assumed that we wanted the $22 wagyu burger that was on the regular menu. Considering that everything else that was ordered was on the happy hour menu, not asking which burger (black angus or wagyu) we wanted seemed to be done on purpose to increase the bill. The waitress brought the manager over and her comment was since we did not specifically order the happy hour burger, the waitress was correct assuming that we wanted the $22 wagyu burger. Although she did remove 1 happy hour drink from each of our bills, she said that because it was our error she could not correct the the cost of the burger. She then nastily told us to leave the restaurant. In all of my years going to restaurants, this is the worst customer service that I have ever experienced. Needless to say, we will never return to this establishment.

This place is CLASS. Great menu, delicious food, excellent service. Feels like old money and tastes like luxury without being showy or desperate. Cafe Vino is quiet confidence if thats the vibe you want.

We came here for happy hour. Drinks are reasonably priced. Food selections are limited. Had the happy hour burger of the day, a patty melt. I have to eat gluten free so I ordered mine with gluten free bun. I got a two pieces of gluten free bread that were clearly over toasted. I had to break it like a board to eat it. It was a fail. Sorry, but don't waste your time here.

It was amazing food and drinks. The service was great! We sat on the patio that is inside and it was quiet u til more people were seated in our section and it got very loud.

Oh my gosh, our first time at Cafe Vino. We went for a Birthday lunch and we'll go back again for more deliciousness!! We ordered a burrata salad and a Margherita pizza. The salad had a variety of juicy tomatoes surrounding the burrata with a delicious balsamic dressing with an added surprise of tiny pearls of balsamic. The pizza may have been the best pizza that I have ever had in my long life - and I'm not exaggerating! Our server was pleasant, polite and efficient. The building itself was charming and the restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

One star for some good flavors and presentation. Side pasta that came with chicken piccata, Brussel sprouts, and seasonal salads were pretty good. Do not recommend ordering chicken. Not the place for it. It was under-seasoned (if seasoned at all), and very dry on both the salad and in the chicken piccata dishes. Cannot add any more stars for service or ambience. Those were not offered on two different visits. The hosts had "we are so busy without you" attitude, most waiters did too, don't count on condiments being brought to you or drinks being refilled. The noise level of a school cafeteria at the peak of a school lunch. The interior has no sound dampening materials. The silverware was being cleaned and thrown into a container constantly, and occasionally large quantities of those were being dropped right in the dining area. When trying to communicate with the waiter and those sounds being disrupting, his comment was "this is where we are told to do it". The place has room, it just not being utilized intelligently. Table assignment decisions are very puzzling... we were placed in what looked like a waiting area with a couch that needs to retire, destroyed by use and time. To our surprise it was introduced to us as our dinner table. This was with an advance reservation by phone and no warning; not all regular tables were occupied. The cafe is in a desperate need of management that would care about guests' experience, and capable of arranging for basic staff training. This place still is on a better side in FoCo food scene thanks to the kitchen.

We came here on a Friday night and the place was full but they were still able to us a table for 2 right away as the place has ample seating. It was kinda loud with all the people talking but not too loud that we had to yell to converse. The ambiance was nice. We sat kinda close to the bar and I saw the bartenders pretty busy so I'm guessing a lot of people there were drinking. My friend loved her drinks. I loved the food! We got the bacon wrapped dates which were delicious. I usually don't like feta cheese, but it was a good combination with the bacon and the dates. I also got the clam chowder which was very tasty and warm. It was pretty cold outside, so this was perfect to warm me! For our main dishes, we got the scallops and the special salmon. The scallops tasted fresh and it came with some really tasty risotto. The special with salmon and pasta was delicious although it was kind of heavy feeling in your stomach. We finally topped it off with dessert with carrot cake. It was a great meal! The service was top-notch. The waitress was really attentive and nice. The operations manager, Sherman came to visit us as well and chatted with us. He was very friendly. I'll definitely come back here when I'm in town.

We arrived on time for our reservation, but after waiting for about 15 minutes, we were seated at a bar table with a diameter of approximately 18 inches. As two tall men with wide statures, this was clearly inadequate. I politely asked if there was another option but was told that nothing else was available, despite at least eight dirty tables around the restaurant that could have been cleaned. The host's attitude was extremely unhelpful and dismissive. We were further informed that if we wanted a larger table, we should have specified that we did not want to be seated at a high-top table when making the reservation--as if we could have anticipated needing to do so.

I had dinner last night at Cafe Vino which is one of my favorite places. Unfortunately I chose the chicken piccata and was so disappointed. It came as a deep fried chicken patty that you see on a chicken sandwich. Absolutely no taste of lemon at all in the dish. Pasta overcooked and it looked like they just poured a half jar of capers in the pasta. Cafe Vino you can do better than this. I should have photographed. This is not the quality I expect from you.

From average blends to burnt tarts, what wasn't subpar? Only highlight was the staff. Disappointed is an understatement.

Update on my previous review: Still the same beautiful and classy atmosphere, absolutely perfect for business casual clients. Their wine list is extensive, and drink menu is amazing. Although, the reason I'm updating my review is too unfortunately state that the hummus is not the same as it used to be. The chips were poorly over seasoned with a bitter dry mix, and the hummus was bland and drowned with truffle oil. Luckily the bone marrow burger made up for my lunch today. I ordered it with a side of seasonal chili, and it was a delicious recovery from my appetizer. Hopefully it was just a fluke today, and I know from the past, this place can be the #1 cafe in town. Our bartender was kind, and quick with service. Topping my drink off whenever it was empty, and too add, he was working hard on cleaning up the bar and making sure that it was prepped for the hopefully busy night too come. PS: my experience was off of their lunch menu, their dinner menu seems way better, so we made do with what we could order.

Excellent restaurant! I would have made the review 6 stars if possible, food was that good. Service is a 4 star, just ok. The next day I found a discrepancy in the bill. I called and spoke to a manager. He rectified the problem so quickly it surprised me.

So many flies it was hard to eat our dinner. Just so, so. Service was good and fast. Seriously the flies were so bad.

We tried it for the first time last week and really enjoyed it. The Louie pizza is unique and very good (pears, bacon, honey, blue cheese). I had the prime rib and mashed. It was well prepared. Charcuterie board was packed. Get the small. The thing is huge. Everyone at vine seemed pleased and the bar had a strong whiskey selection.

The food has always been great. And their wine selection is good. However, I'm not certain their wait staff knows wine anymore (they used to), and their draft beer selection - once a very respectable list of very high end drafts, including imported drafts -- is now local only. Even the way they serve the beer has plummeted; once brought in the proper glass, my import arrived at the table in the bottle. The waitress was even surprised when I asked for a glass.

We came on their soft-reopening. We didn't have a reservation but weren't able to get in with our group at another local restaurant and they were able to accommodate us here. It's not normally the kind of food we eat - we prefer food that is a little more simple. We aren't foodies. That said, we did enjoy our meals. The meatballs were excellent, and my hubby loved his spinach salad. Our daughter tried something different, the pork belly ravioli, and as picky as she is, she enjoyed it. We liked the bread with the herb/salt butter. Our daughter especially liked the maple creme brulee, a new favorite. Enjoy!

My husband & I dined here recently and had a great time! The menu is impressive, wine list is great, full bar with great beer on tap, quick staff, and a great ambiance! I love coming here with friends for happy hour! I've even heard good things about their brunch. This is a great date night option!

I have been to the Cafe for 13 years now...we had stopped going very often the last few years leading up to COVID because the vibe had become a bit Too Cool For School. Management changed after COVID, and the Cafe is *transformed* into an accepting and positive space to meet with friends and have an excellent time! The food is delectable, the wine flights and cocktails are the best we've had in Fort Collins, the staff (we had long interactions with no less than four different servers / hosts throughout our meal) are smart / helpful / professional / engaging, and the ambiance is bright and lively. Excellent music, not overbearing or awkward, and supportive of the overall vibe...basically, the Cafe just works! We are so happy to see the changes there, and strongly encourage the uninitiated to visit it for really any occasion. Excellent date spot, nice place to just have drinks and small plates, and capable enough to have a formal outing or even a customized event in their separate dining space. Really, the Cafe feels like a home away from home.

We went to Cafe Vino Friday April 28th for our twins 21st birthday dinner. We were a party of 8, and ordered a lot of different items. Our waitress, Billie, was absolutely amazing. She made us feels like the most important guests in the restaurant. She made my 79 year old mom feel important and special. She checked on her, and talked to her every time she came to the table. The food was incredible. We order the mushroom spinach pizza for an appetizer. It was the best pizza I have ever eaten. All of our dishes were great, but the summer squash, and the shrimp gnocchi were phenomenal. We will be return customers.

Had never been here before and it looks so cute from the outside. Went on a Wednesday night for our anniversary (we were going to go to Boulder but had to change plans) and were told that it was all booked up except one tiny table butted up against the backs of some other patrons...literally six inches away. We asked if there was anything else and was directed to a short table that was next to the host stand. The table was a piece of glass on top of some kind of metal sculpture, very low to the ground with lounge chairs that were impossible to scoot close enough to the table to eat comfortably. Anyhow, we ordered our food and my salmon was good but my husband's scallops were very undercooked. We looked it up, and it seems like they are not supposed to be served this way due to bacteria that may be in seafood. We, personally, always cook our scallops all the way through but wanted to make sure it was safe. We told the waiter who was very kind and did take care of us best he could, but probably got our table added far from his regular section because his visits were few and far between. He told the manager who came over and he said he thinks that it was how they always cook the scallops. After acting like he didnt really want to, he did ask if we wanted them to cook some again for longer...it was literally 3 scallops in the whole dish. So my husband said yes, could they? He brought them out and they were cooked exactly the same...slimy and jiggly inside and not white all the way through and very undercooked. I touched them and they weren't even lukewarm inside and a slime string stretched from the scallop on my finger. He eventually came back and asked how they were, and we told him again that they were undercooked and he said that he was sorry and that he had told the cooks to cook them all the way. *shrugs* That was it. He didn't offer to remake them, he did not offer to take evenhalf of the dish off the bill. Nothing. We were not rude at all so he couldn't have been annoyed at us. I gave my husband some of my salmon so he wouldn't be hungry since he only ate about 1/2 cup of mushroom risotto for dinner that was served with the scallops. The manager came and gave us his card and said next time we come in to ask for him and he can give us some pointers on what to order. As though some of their menu items are bad and some are good, and he'll help us to know which? We don't need help on what to order, we have been in the restaurant business for over 30 years. Bill for two dishes, an iced tea and a ginger beer: $92.57. His card indicated that he was the general manager. My husband is also the general manager of a restaurant. AA GM has all control over what goes on in the restaurant. If they want to comp something, they can. They are in charge of the kitchen crew, the FOH staff, everyone. We dont know if this guy was just being stubborn, or a jerk, or if he was just plain clueless. Apparently, they are just SO busy that they don't really care whether or not they have return customers.

I've been here twice and both visits were exceptional. The first time, my fella and I shared a wine flight, the Mushroom Cake, the Pork Osso Buco, and the Carrot Cake (sorry I don't have pictures!) It was a freaking experience. Probably one of the best meals we've had and we've had some incredible meals, let me assure you. The second visit was a couple of months ago now and this time I tried the Shrimp Gnocchi and my boyfriend got the duck breast special. Again, the flavors exceeded expectations. The bread starter was okay but our entrees and the dessert (Date Cake this time) stole the show. The chef here can stand up against Michelin starred restaurants and really should have a Beard nod or two honestly. And the owner/manager(s) genuinely care! They walk the floor and speak with their guests. It's refreshing and you know what? It's infectious because the rest of the staff clearly cares too. We've had the pleasure of being served by Ari (I really hope I'm remembering her name correctly...) both times and she's a gem. Oh, and the cocktails are super tasty too! I love this place and can't recommend it enough.

Just WOW! I can't even explain the savory taste of it all. It would be more of a discussion than this app can hold. It wouldn't have enough space for me to speak on each item. Let's just say it is well worth the money! You pay for what you get sometimes. From service to food. More than simply amazing. It's def a must when you visit Fort Collins, CO. The waiter name is Sammy. If you come, ask for him. I can guarantee his service and attention to detail is great.

Awesome location, wine and tapas! First time and I'm excited to come back! Patio is great!

Visited for our first time last night and had a great dinner. We are from the PNW, so we love our Pinot Noir and they had a great selection from Oregon. Service was great and the pizza was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Cafe Vino is my go-to brunch date spot which roughly translates to me getting to go there once or twice a year, but I love it. I'm normally a pretty conservative pizza topping guy, but I always go with the Pizza Louie - sliced pears, smoked bacon, Moody Blue cheese, mozzarella, finished with local honey. It may sound odd, but I always encourage others to try it and everybody seems to be impressed. They also have an extensive draft beer selection which often will includes some hard to find treats like the Pliney the Elder I had on this visit. The atmosphere is a unique combination of classy but casual, and you can sit at the bar, find a fairly private table, or sit by the fireplace - not a bad seat in the house!

I love Cafe Vino! I've been here for brunch in the past and had a wonderful experience. There is a fairly small parking lot, but I seems to accommodate the guests well. This time I came with my wife for dinner and it was fantastic! I called ahead and made a reservation and when we arrived we were seated right away. Our server was very attentive and was able to answer all of our questions. They had a very large beer menu and I chose Pliny the Elder for my dinner while my wife had one of their cider selections. We were seated right next to the wine room and I was tempted to get some wine after looking at all the bottles. We chose the Bruschetta appetizer and it was really good. I ordered the ravioli with pear and Gorgonzola with steak added to the dish. My wife ordered the pasta with shrimp. While we waited for our food we watched some of the young folks at the bar which was right behind us. The ravioli I had was awesome! The steak was perfect and so delicious, which can be hard to do when it is only seasoned with salt. It was one of those dishes I wanted to eat slowly so I could savor and enjoy it. My wife liked her pasta, but didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed my plate. The beer was perfect with the meal and it felt relaxing to have a meal like this. I am positive I will be back again, and it might be soon. The atmosphere, the food, the drinks...all so good!

If I had to pick a favorite in town this would be it. It has the rare combination of offering both intimate and open seating options. The flights are interesting, and the wait staff is knowledgeable. I'd make good suggestions, but I don't want to limit you. Take a risk and choose a favorite, you won't be disappointed.

I was offered the Rack of Lamb. Understood it came with couscous. This was only half a rack in that it was 4 small chops which I mentioned to the waitress. As I was in a group for my daughter I did not raise a complaint. But whatever it was served with was not couscous, more like soggy rice. Not impressed. Less food for more money.

Enjoyed a delightful evening meal on the patio. We arrived during happy hour on Sunday and although we had made reservations, it wasn't necessary as there was ample room and the establishment wasn't yet crowded. We started with wine and a Gin & Tonic. I was initially hesitant as the happy hour well Gin I didn't recognize. The server indicated both the vodka and gin were great and from a local distillery. As someone who normally will not order a well liquor I was very happy with the selection. It was comparable to Bombay Saphire in flavor and Hendricks in quality. Definitely not disappointed. We ordered the grilled Brussel sprouts as an appetizer and they were flawlessly crispy and utterly flavorful. The main entree arrived perfectly timed as we were finishing the appetizer and our first round of drinks. I ordered the shrimp gnocchi. The serving size was perfect and they were generous with the shrimp. The sauce was very flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Although we normally pass on dessert we elected to sample the strawberry reduction cheese cake paired with a spiked coffee. Again, delectable, beautifully plated and delicious. The staff was attentive, the atmosphere was relaxing and the experience memorable. We will definitely return here again this summer. For a cafe it was a little on the higher priced side, as the typical entree is close to $30.00. There was a wide variety of selections catering to nearly ever palate and preference (vegetarian, seafood, pork, beef, lamb and poultry). If you're visiting Fort Collins this is a great place to stop in and enjoy the mountain fresh air while eating a healthy meal. If you live here - this place should be on your monthly, if not more frequent venue of dining choices.

So, Vino is now under new management and re-opened with some changes. Most are really good! I am a big fan of bubbles, and I really appreciate Flight #1- all really great choices. We also had our beloved bacon-wrapped dates and Spinach Mushroom Pizza, which are both still very good, and very close to what we remember before COVID. So let's talk about that S'Mores dessert. Ugh. Not a good choice. Not at all. From reading the description on the menu- peanut butter semifreddo, brownie berry coulis, marshmallow, etc.... YUM! We were so excited. Imagine our surprise when the whole thing shows up in a locked Mason Jar... filled with campfire smoke. Uh... HUH? The whole dessert tasted like icky smoke! Why would you ruin such wonderfulness? You don't even get that strong a smoke taste when you make smores over an actual campfire! No, no, no, Vino! If you HAVE to get cute with this dessert, at least warn people on the menu. ;) Get rid of the icky smoke in that otherwise wonderful dessert, and you've got another 5-star review. We'll be back, of course, but we'll get our old standby- the flourless chocolate torte!

We visited the 12th day of the opening in September 2021. Phenomenal in all respects! Amazing molecular gastronomy- a surprise! The chef is an artist! World class salmon dish with a squid ink cracker! Unreal! Lamb Ossi Bucco- amazing ! Burrata salad had a special fresh aspic/jelly from a fresh fruit combo! Service as good as the food! Friendly, attentive, caring, professional!

So this is actually the third time I've brunched at cafe vino and the consistency of the food and customer service has made me a repeat customer. Every time I've gotten a different waitress and they have all been amazing and so great! I've also tried something different each visit and everything on the menu taste fresh and delicious. This is the type of place I would bring my momma! Also, the bottomless mimosas sure don't hurt

This was a pleasant surprise. Visiting Fort Collins from San Diego, this place looked inviting as did the name. The interior was welcoming, with refined but casual contemporary decor in warm colors. There for a mid afternoon lunch, the special of the day, salmon quiche came calling. I made an unusual pairing and had the Super Tuscan. It worked unexpectedly well. To finish the meal, the biggest surprise of the experience, was the warm date cake topped with a warm mixed berry reduction and an adjacent dollop of fig-bar ice cream. The presentation was creative; flavor was quite unique. The menu's suggested pairing of Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port was perfect. The overall all service earned an A. If possible, I would rate this place 4.5 stars. I reserve giving 5.0 stars to an establishment that has proven to demonstrate excellence consistently on repetitive visits (my rule). Of an interesting note, it has a themed wine tasting and food pairing every other week. It is a ticketed event. I look forward to coming back. Cheers!

This place gets better and better. Whether you like a great patio, a dark moody bar or a funky vibe bright sunny room, this place has got it all. The menu is fun and sophisticated and the staff is the nicest in town. If you like fresh food, get any salad; we always wonder why we can't make this great salad at home. I think they have the best thin crust pizza, we were told later that they use phyllo dough!

Five goddamned stars. I do t know how they did it, but this restaurant is even better than before the COVID closure. If you like really fine dining, Colorado style, you have to come here and enjoy this experience.

I had dinner here with a group of coworkers and we all agreed that this is our new favorite place in Fort Collins. Nice atmosphere, great food, great service, nice wine menu, relatively inexpensive and all around winner. The people I dined with our all willing to try different things so we basically passed most of the plates around and tried everyone's food. The highlights of the night included the cold smoked salmon, burrata cheese, Gorgonzola pear ravioli (so good that someone ordered this for their entree after tasting the appetizer portion) and every dessert we ordered. Save room! Love this place, can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Service was good, expresso martini awesome, spinach salad was gritty. Wouldn't recommend. I think the drinks are great but food has gone downhill and gotten way more pricey.

I recently went to cafe vino on a double date night with friends. It far exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere was perfect for a date night. They have an extensive drink menu and great food options. There are plenty of tapas dishes if you want to get a bunch of small plates and share but there are also plenty of main course dishes if everyone wants to do their own thing. We didn't have dessert this time but the options looked very tasty. I absolutely would go back here again.

Come for the wine: stay for the beer and the food. While Café Vino has a wonderful selection of wine, and more importantly a staff that's well-groomed enough to recommend intelligent pairings, the real standouts to me are the food menu and the beer menu. The Belgian beers are particularly well represented, including the incredible Trappistes Rochefort 10. And the food! I don't think I've ever come here without ordering the bacon-wrapped dates, which rise above others of their ilk through the use of a balsamic drizzle and blue cheese. Most of the rest of the menu changes with the seasons, and I always look forward to seeing what's new on the menu. Other menu highlights are the cold-smoked salmon and the beef tartare. The beef tartare is a perfect example of what makes Café Vino so great: each ingredient is a perfect complement to the others; the red onion balances the briny capers, also balanced by the black Cyprus flakes of salt and the tang of the minced cornichons.

It is rare to find a restaurant that both my husband (carnivore extreme) and myself (vegan) can both thoroughly enjoy, from tapas all the way to dessert. Add in that ingredients are locally sourced and organic... and I am hooked. Thank you for being that rare diamond in Fort Collins. Cafe Vino is our new favorite date night spot by far.

Super good mussels and ahi tuna salad! Service was also great. I think it's worth the price.

Fantastic place for a drink and hanging out. Lively atmosphere, fun vibe. Food is amazing and service is outstanding.