InoVino

"This mellow wine bistro in the darling Cole Valley district is a safe place for any Italophile. While they have a full menu and bottle list which respects Italy’s culinary tradition, the gem that shines the brightest here is their happy hour. If the sun’s out, sit outside and partake in Italian staples from boards to bruschetta like buffalo milk mozzarella and toasts with spicy ‘nduja, stuzzichini bites like olives and nuts and quality Italian pours. Wine selections are fit for any level of Italian wine appreciator looking for a little snack and sip which are all surprisingly affordable yet consistent with Italian quality standards." - Coral Sisk

"Sure, this small Italian restaurant and wine bar is a popular gathering place for the Cole Valley neighborhood — but it’s also a worthy destination for a causal date or afternoon outing regardless of where you live. Grab a table on the sidewalk or in the low-ceilinged dining room to peruse the list of about 30 Italian wines by the glass. Food options include pinsetta, pasta, and salads, and there are another 100 or so wines by the bottle to explore with a specific focus on selections from Piedmont and Sicily." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"Italian wines are front and center at this intimate neighborhood wine bar that's as perfect for a first date as it is a fiftieth. Selections are fit for any level of wine appreciator, with a range that’s surprisingly affordable yet consistent with Italian quality standards. If the sun’s out, sit outside and partake in a full menu of Italian staples — arancini, fresh pastas, and pinsettas." - Daisy Barringer, Eater Staff

"Claudio Villani, the owner and founder of Cole Valley wine bar InoVino, is saying goodbye to that business. Last night was his last service as an owner, and tomorrow his friends Kari Vanocker and Francesco Filicetelli will take over InoVino keeping the name and same concept." - Caleb Pershan

"InoVino is a neighborhood wine bar in Cole Valley established by Claudio Villani, who is also opening AltoVino." - Caleb Pershan