Vino Volo

Wine bar · San Mateo County

Vino Volo

Wine bar · San Mateo County

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San Francisco, CA 94128

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Offers diverse wine flights, small plates, and knowledgeable staff  

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+1 650 821 9292
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The Best Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - Eater SF

"A decent wine bar with bites like olives and artisanal cheese, as well as small plates. This is the place to satisfy a chocolate lava cake craving." - Eater Staff

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Zoe Cuevas

Google
I loved coming to this spot the food I had was spectacular and I don’t say that often. Upon arrival I asked for my favorite type of wine )a desert wine) and I decided to try the short ribs. A better choice couldn’t have been made. The food came out hot and absolutely scrumptious. The beef itself was tender and flavorful. The potatoes were soft and the sauce was a perfect combination. The bartender on shift Megan was so sweet and informational. 10/10 experience. Thanks a bunch!!!

Eloi Decottignies

Google
It’s not bad but it’s not good either. Service average , waiters bored and doing strict minimum. Place is empty (7pm), and food (flat bread) the average out of freezer flatbread….ahh and the wine ? Ok but nothing so special for the price. I paid 138 usd for 3 glasses and a flatbread = no go

Michael Meo

Google
Total gem of a wine bar in SFO terminal 2. They have a great selection and good prices. Great people watching while sipping on a glass of wine pre flight. $12 table wines - red and white. Absolute best deal at SFO.

Cat

Google
By far the best place in terminal 2! Fun wine selection - local and more options. Great food (suggest butcher's board with local Cali wine of course!) . Service is amazing. Very friendly and quick plus knowledgeable.

Patricia Downey

Google
What an amazing place to spend your time at SFO airport. A great array of wine and the service is superb!

Tawni Sofia Acosta

Google
Love the excellent wine before my flight Cool spot and nice / knowledgeable staff

Victoria Commons

Google
The team at Vino Volo San Francisco know their food and wine. Best place to stop if you have time for a wonderful bite of food and glass of wine. Thank you Sara and all. Victoria

Brad Walker

Google
We stopped in for a quick wine tasting and beer before our flight. Great selection of wines to choose from, and a great many other drinks on hand for the non-wine drinkers.
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Julie D.

Yelp
Excellent wine/food bar. Sara was a very nice server. The food was delicious I will definitely come back
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Matt C.

Yelp
I think this is the best airport wine bar I've ever visited. Located right in the middle of Terminal 2 in Oakland Airport. We just had a Subway Sandwich for lunch and now had two hours to kill before our flight to the Big Island boards. It's a great menu - they have the wines broken down into categories. For instance there's, "Shades of White," "Cozy Reds," "West Coast Kings,"and many more. We ordered from the "Shades of White" group. My wife had the Sauvignon Blanc from France - which we enjoyed. Very fruity and fresh - a great choice. I went for the "Taste all Three" option which gives me the opportunity to sample more. I'm not a fan of Sparkling Bruts, so I requested to switch that out for the California Chenin Blanc. And I also got the Mendocino Chardonnay. All three of the wines I had were most excellent. They have a very nice selection of wines here. The prices are pretty steep - but it IS The airport. The service was good. She came by and checked on us a couple of times and offered up some food - but we'd just eaten and were just hangin out and drinking some good vino. As time would have it, our flight was delayed and so we got the pleasure of having yet a SECOND Round of wines. We both enjoyed our first choices. So we had the same. Good experience, good service, good wine. We'll be back - next time we Fly out of Oakland!!
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Dorothy D.

Yelp
I walked into this place after having a bad day and left with a fabulous experience that gave me a little pep to my step. I was greeted by the servers as soon as I walked in with the most joyful greeting telling me they loved my smile. When I left they said, "Goodbye gorgeous!" I just did a quick 3 wine tasting including bubbly before catching my flight. They conveniently gave me a to-go cup since my flight was leaving soon for the last red wine. The champagne was my favorite. The charcuterie platter was ordered by another restaurant patron. I had to snap a shot since it was so beautifully made! The music pumping in this place was among one of the best features of this establishment. The man I was sitting beside said he felt like he was in a club - a smooth R & B club that would be. The music brought me to a place of warm nostalgia. It was fun hearing the servers belt out the tunes and show us a funny dance move.

Arla S.

Yelp
Service was great, the bartender was helpful and pleasant. I ordered a sandwich to go with my wine. Staff should be trained in proper food sanitation. The lady who was preparing the food was wearing a pair of rubber gloves. I saw her plate a couple of items, serve the customers, open the oven, wipe a counter, and touch various surfaces, then starting my order without changing the gloves, she reached into a container for the bread and put it on a plate. At that moment, I cancelled my order and told the bartender why. She told the person, who picked up the bread and put it back into the container and then Changed Her Gloves!
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Lana B.

Yelp
They used to have one of these at SEA, but it has now been replaced by a wine tasting venue with no food. What I like about Vino Volo is that you can get pretty decent food and snacks for a reasonable price. Now, the price of a glass of wine is far from reasonable but when paired with the food, it doesn't seem as bad. I always enjoy stopping here on my way back to Seattle from San Francisco.
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Rebekah T.

Yelp
I'm a big fan of Vino Volo and look forward to visiting a location whenever I'm flying out. I arrive to the airport early and get through security before a flight. I like to get close to the gate I'm departing from, but if there is a Vino Volo - I'll go there. This time I was flying out with my family for a European vacation, flight was overnight so I wanted to enjoy a nice meal and some wine. My aunt and my cousin decided to join me. I checked in on the Vino Volo app and got the $2 sample, it was a really good and expensive bottle. My aunt ordered one as well, it's always nice sampling something else. I ordered a red flight and the burrata plate which little did I know would be my meal of choice for the entire trip. Vino Volo is an excellent place to start your trip.
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Elena N.

Yelp
I had some time to kill before my flight. Decided to indulge in a little wine flight. Ended up at Vino Volo on Thursday, January 24th around 4:45pm. Fireplace Reds ($19): *Cabernet Franc: Lieu Dit, California, Santa Ynez Valley, 2017 *Cabernet Sauvignon: Johannes Zillinger, Austria, Niederosterreich, Reflexion, 2016 *Cabernet Sauvignon: Laird Family Estate, California, Napa Valley, 2013 The glasses ranged from $18-$21, so $19 wasn't bad for a taste of all three. The pours were decent. I didn't want to drink too much before my flight, so this worked out for me. I'm into full bodied reds, so this was a good flight for me. If memory serves, I believe I liked the last one the most. Service was good. Very low key. They more or less served me the flight and then left me alone. I paid early so I could just drink up and head to my gate. A very chill experience. Nice place to get your wine on before hopping on a flight.
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Jeff P.

Yelp
Secret surprise: the most affordable and decent airport food I've seen in a long time. Vino Volo has a huge upcharge on their glasses of wine, so drink at your own wallet's risk. But if you want a sit-down meal that's not going to break the bank, Vino Volo is the best bet in the domestic concourse at SFO.
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Cade H.

Yelp
I am not a wine person but their white wine flight allows you to try three different types, then order another glass of your favorite. The fig and goat cheese flatbread was the best airport dish I've ever eaten. For $14 (other near by restaurants offered flatbreads $21+), vino Volo offers the best dining experience at SFO.
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Ana D.

Yelp
Pretty underwhelming. Since sweetmaple opened up, my standards for airport food at sfo has gone up. I might come back to try different things on the menu but, what I did try, I did not enjoy. The garlic cheese bread was just meh. I also had the Brie and prosciutto sandwich with fig jam and it was weird. The fig jam didn't match in my opinion and overwhelmed the sandwich. Not a whole lot of Brie.
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Angela P.

Yelp
It's great to be in San Francisco and at a VV that features several California wines. I only had a minute to peruse the selection as I had a flight to catch. But they have a wonderful selection considering the size. I suggest grabbing a bottle of Cali Cabernet Sauvignon or a red table wine and take it home or give as a gift to a family member or friend. I can almost guarantee they will joyfully sip it and not regift it! Cheers!
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Van V.

Yelp
Wow. Is this an airport bar without a blasting TV? No sports. Nice music! Calm. Nice food. I went for white wine tasting of 3. Got a taco. Calm. Calm and cool.! Around me .... some single gals (working women) at the bar.Wine glass and salad. Some couples, Euro couples, but peaceful environment. Will return.
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Monica M.

Yelp
C'mon guys ,if you are a Specialist wine bar ( V_I_N_O_V_O_L_O ) , get a bit of knowledge about what you are serving !!! Please get your staff some WSET Classes ( Wine and Spirit Education Trust ) so that they can do their job better !!
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Joanna A.

Yelp
Really bad service. I had a tasting and received a tiny pour of each. My husband has a taster and had at least twice as much. We have been to this place in Vancouver and it was much better. I never complain about service. But seriously...
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Mariana S.

Yelp
Waiter was extremely rude. I've arrived, ordered and then she asked what time my flight was and assumed I was intoxicated. It was going to be my first wine glass of the day but I completely decided to drink somewhere else. Sorry but you guys should seriously consider hiring better employees.
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Nola G.

Yelp
This location has an assortment of beautiful wines from many varietals and wine regions from around the world. Attached to the wonderful Napa Farms Market, I have admired their wine assortment at the SFO Terminal 2 location many times. Today, I needed a specific California wine. I knew Vino Volo would have the perfect bottle. I love the descriptors which they place on display next to the bottles so you can see region and the flavor profiles of each wine. Sara was so helpful, informative, and kind. I am appreciative that they understand you are at an airport and the purchase needs to be made quickly. If you get the Vino Volo app they also have a membership reward program. I would love to try a wine flight at Vino Volo sometime. Great place to pickup a gift or a bottle to go with dinner when you get home from your flight. Cheers!! www.Vinovolo.com
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Kelly L.

Yelp
I was contemplating on getting some wine before I board my NY flight for work & have a drink before tradeshow madness. I finally caved in and decided to do a flight and some popcorn here. The wine itself was good, I really enjoyed the reds and the popcorn was truffle-y goodness which is why I'm giving this place 2 stars but the customer service is reallyyyy lacking. I would come back again but I hope that I get a more attentive server next time around. Not sure if it's because I'm bumming it in my hoodie (flying a red eye so I just want to be comfy) or because I look young but I did not receive the level of customer service as the white men in the bar and the early 30's Asian woman next to me. The server came over to ask me what I wanted and I placed my order. She came back a little later with my wine flight but didn't even care to explain to me what wine was which. I did notice that under the wine glass were the names and explanations so maybe that's just how they do it here but I've been to wine bars where the server still cares to explain the wines to you even if there's a paper with explanation underneath. She did not check in with me like she did with everyone else, so I just carried on my merry way, chatting away on my laptop and doing work related emails and checking Yelp to build my itinerary for my NY trip. She literally went back to behind the counter to chat with her friend or coworker about going to Calistoga and getting bottles of wine. Super unprofessional as she would also cuss and drop the F bombs in her conversations. I was a server when I was in college so I know the etiquettes of a server, and dropping the F-bombs and talking about cute shoes so loudly when there's customers around is not professional at all.
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Matthew G.

Yelp
Eating good in the neighborhood! Previously I had given this place only 4 stars, because it is a little pricey... but hey, it's an airport, and the fact that we make sure to show up early to the airport so we can return to this place says something! Relaxed atmosphere, good service, excellently curated wines. Always love sampling their flights, and the platters -- while a little pricey -- are delicious and pretty healthy.
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Leslie B.

Yelp
This is definitely one of the best little airport wine bars I have been to! Yes, it's a bar in an airport, but if you're stuck in Terminal 2 waiting for your Southwest or Virgin America flight, and you love wine, this is a great spot to kill some time! It's much nicer than most airport bars and grills. They decorate with cute bottles and wine crates, and have comfortable tables and chairs. They have a great variety of wines. Though some are on the more expensive side, I chose a great Zinfandel for $12/ glass, which is the going rate for a glass of wine in any airport bar. My friend and I shared a cheese plate. It was no bargain either, but also was very good. Service was friendly and prompt. It is nice to have a server (in this case, the bartender) come to your table at an airport bar. All in all, a great experience...highly recommended!
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Tiffany H.

Yelp
Pretty nice place at the airport. I came in Friday afternoon and there was no crowd. They serve food and a varieties of wines. They offer information on the selection of wine. You are being educated and informed of what your drinking, where it's from, the flavors, etc. they have wine flights and lite bites. They have plugs at the bottom of your seat to recharge while you dine. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The place was clean. They allowed me to eat other items I purchased in their area while I drank! I recommend and feel like it's a great addition to the airport.

Tia K.

Yelp
Great music and friendly staff to accompany an otherwise sterile but trustworthy chain. Frequent traveler and love it when staff can share a little personality and love.
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Cari N.

Yelp
Huge wine list, delicious food, great ambiance, chargers galore. What more could you ask for at an airport? Tip - The lamb meatballas are AMAZING. If you eat meat they are a must order.
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Camelia N.

Yelp
Even if your flight does not depart from Terminal Two at SFO, it is worth the extra walk to Vino Volo, which has generous opening hours and closes only at 11pm (kitchen closes at 10 pm). Think of it as the preflight before the real flight. While you can order wines by bottle of glass, starting with a seasonal flight of unfamiliar wines is a great idea for wine enthusiasts. The Shades of White seasonal offerings are dependable options, but for more adventurous tasting, go with Stranger Things, where you can sample odd or obscure regional varietals like Pinotage from South Africa, Pais from Chile, or Valdiguie from California. The food options are surprisingly good for an airport, too, and fall into the small plates tapas category with very good cheese plates as well as hot cooked items. Vino Volo is now the only place I return to when looking for a non coffee lunch or evening meal alternative. And if you love sparkling wines, ask about their featured flights and featured BTG offerings as well!
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Justine B.

Yelp
What a great place to kill time on a layover! They have excellent wine and food at reasonable prices (for an airport)! There are outlets by all of the tables on the wall, as well as at the bar top. I spent three hours here and was super comfortable sipping wine at one of their tables. The wait staff was knowledgeable about wine, and never rushed me. Their wine flights come with cute little cards that tell you all about what you are tasting. I loved their Brie and prosciutto sandwich!
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Ashleigh S.

Yelp
I understand this is an airport restaurant and I shouldn't expect too much from it. Overall experience was fine, food was good, but it wasn't as great for me as a standard drinks&apps experience at a local winery or restaurant. I was excited to finally stop in here during my last flight out of SFO. I was traveling alone and sat at the bar. Initial welcome was warm and I was interested in the seafood bites. I am failing to remember what type of fish they were at the moment. Want to say salmon with a cream cheese and herb mix, spread on thin slices of baguette. This is apparently the dish they are known for and it was a great choice. Vino Volo offers flights if you want to try three different types of wine. I asked what flight would go with the fish, saying that I was leaning towards the Unique Noirs list, but I got a very different reaction. He suggested white, which is fair, but I prefer red. He seemed shocked that I would have red with fish. I remember being confused as this is a common pairing in my life. His red recommendation was the Viva L'Italia, which was way too sweet for my taste. The wine separately was fine but I could not have it in between bites as the salt of the dish completely over-powered all three wine pours. Because I was a bit unsatisfied with my tasting flight, I got a full glass of the featured sparkling wine at the suggestion of the second server -- Moselle "Lux" Cremant. Now THIS was a good glass of bubbly. Overall, I felt somewhat ignored by the first server. Once he got me my initial order, he didn't check in on me until I flagged him down to ask for the check. It wasn't crowded in there but the two servers seemed to be walking in and out of the connecting market-style food spot. Also, a guy who bought a full bottle from the connecting venue sat down to have it and they were going to charge him a corkage fee. Understand that this is a thing, but seems a little ridiculous since he just bought it from the connected market. A customer can buy a whole bottle at the bar without a corkage fee, but because he bought it from next door, they wanted to charge him something north of $15 to open it. Doesn't seem like the greatest customer experience, nor does it make sense since it was visually clear these two venues were connected. The guy seemed surprised too and ended up returning the bottle of wine. I don't care what the rules are, but I recommend making it more clear for customers. Overall fine for a pre-flight tasting and snack, but I wouldn't recommend relying on the servers' expertise for which to have. Go with the flight that calls to you.
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Jeanee V.

Yelp
I should start by saying I am a fan of Vino Volo (I'm a member) and have eaten here at many locations during my travels. Today I ordered something new... the tortellini and cheese. I was not so impressed. It tasted like an overly salty TV dinner that was heated up in the microwave just before it was given to me. Even if it was... it shouldn't taste like it! I was also bummed to find out that they did not have their moscato (always the biggest treat - I would recommend it to anyone)! On a better note, the taco was pretty good. The service... understaffed... but have kind people. But overall, the experience did not meet my expectations and was the first disappointing experience I've had across the many locations I've had the opportunity to experience! If I'm ever back in this terminal I will chose something else next time.
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Asya Z.

Yelp
We had a stop over in SF on the way to Anchorage. We grabbed a quick bite here. While the food wasn't horrible, it was neither tasty nor delicious. If all food in the world tasted like this, eating wouldn't be fun.
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Sandra V.

Yelp
I had the kings sampler- red wines. Loved the merlot the most. I ordered their avocado and beet salad with wine dressing, so simple yet delish. Followed by their cheese platter, the jam was amazing.
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Rachel B.

Yelp
Great wine selection. I had the Fess Parker and it was smooth with a hint of berry. Really liked it. Okay, so much so I had 2 glasses. I also had the mixed greens and goat cheese salad with champagne vinaigrette. Yumm. Light and lots of cheese. Took awhile to get greeted and waited on, but I'd imagine they're not staffed up that much in the late evening:
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Jane A.

Yelp
"SIP HAPPENS" OF COURSE SFO WOULD HAVE A WINE BAR... I wouldn't expect anything less. As a person who loves to dabble in wine, this place tickled my fancy. While idling for a flight, get drunk with a FLIGHT. There's not much selections to eat and drink in the Virgin America terminal/gates, after seeing this spot time and time and time again I wanted to give it a try. And after coming here, I have to say I am disappointed with myself for not killing time here previously. CHEESE PLATE - 3 artisan cheeses, cranberries and almonds, fig jam and crackers. OHMY, that fig jam was so addicting and paired well with the cheese (featured to the left in the picture). Perfect appetizer when sipping on wine. Cheese was more than enough and had asked for extra crackers for $0.75. WORLD VALUE REDS - Tampranillo Bodegas Ontanon - Spain, Rioja, Pholos 2013, Nero d'Avola Rallo - Italy, Sicily, Il Principe 2013, and Melbec Trivento - Argentina, Mendoza, Reserve 2014. I went for this tasting menu because I specifically like (red) wine from Italy and this was the only one that had it. Also, there was no full glass of Sangiovese that I could identify on the menu. Of the three, my favorite was the one from Spain (surprisingly) because it had elegant notes of fruit and easier to take down. The other two were good too but with a much richer taste - definitely good to stuff your face with cheese while downing these two. It's not a winery in Napa but it will do for an airport. Will be back for sure.
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Amanda K.

Yelp
This has always been my go-to spot when traveling out of SFO. I love stopping by and grabbing a flight or glass and a bite to eat while getting amazing friendly service from Roxanne. This September I had a bunch of travel in a row - Vegas, Portland, Austin and LA. On the first trip to Vegas my sis and I stopped here as we usually do and then thought maybe we should bring a bottle to Vegas for all the people we were meeting there. I usually never used to buy bottles because they were too pricey than what I usually like to spend outside of wineries. However we tasted a red we both really liked and were surprised to see the bottle was only $20! We grabbed it and everyone enjoyed in Vegas. The next week when going to Portland, my sister and I stopped and did the same thing for the Airbnb we were going to stay at and this time got a bottle of white for our mom and a different red for us. Again, very reasonable prices! Needless to say, I did it again the next week for my trip to Austin Thank you Vino Volo for lowering your wine bottle prices. The wine is still delicious and at prices that I'm more likely to spend. I love having this as a resource for my trips now especially since I never check luggage!
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Erica M.

Yelp
Sometimes you get STUCK in an airport for an unexpected few HOURS because you missed the CUT-OFF for when you can check luggage due to your rental car provider's ineptitude and then the gate agent snottily tells you that you HAVE to travel with your bags. Who makes these rules? Why was the world conspiring against me after a full week of work travel? Why can't my bags be carried on the next flight and hand-delivered by the all-female cast of Ghostbusters? The answer to all of these questions is: time to drink! Let me say here that I am a giant fan of Vino Volo. I L O V E having a good eating/drinking option in most of the airports I am in. The SFO location is linked and directly next to Napa Farms Market that I frequent regularly. You can pick up a tasty salad, some triple-dark chocolate, and a Vita Coco Cafe (basically my favorite thing ever) at this wonderful little store front. It doesn't hurt that they also have a giant wine section where I have made many happy purchases, instead of spending my money at the "I love SF" t-shirt store a few doors down. (Golden Rule #107: Wine is the best gift!) Anyway, because of the timing of previous flights, I haven't had enough time time to actually sit down at this Vino Volo before now. Well, today we take care of all family business, so it is time to crush the rosé flight at the Double V. Rosé #1: Domaine De Triennes Vin de Pays du Var Rosé Blend ($27) Classified by Vino Volo's SUPER Scientific Fruit/Compexity Wine Grid as Bright (high fruit/low complexity), they talk about this wine as "a bouquet of strawberries and white flowers with a hint of vanilla". And, I'll be damned if it DID taste like strawberries. After a little iPhone research, I saw that my favorite wine lady, Jordan Salcito (Sommelier and Wine Director for Momofuku) loves this wine- and, if she thinks something is fresh and delicious, who am I to disagree? This is very, very balanced and my favorite of the three rosés here. It is mineral-ly, but not too much. It does have that previously noted strawberry flavor which is lovingly leveled off by some peach and floral notes. With this rosé, I had a moment where I questioned how much had actually been poured in my glass originally (even with the other glasses making for a perfect marker, as they were still full and placed right next to this one) because I drank it so quickly. I would have ordered several more glasses of this wine, if I was on vacation. If you think of rosé as juice (like I do), let's just get THIS grown woman a bottomless sippy cup of this stuff and be done with it already. Rosé #2: Vineyard of Pasterick Rosé of Syrah ($36) As this is a rosé from the new world, I expected it to be a bit of a sweeter rosé- and it was not. Dry, dry, dry is the tune of this rosé. Vino Volo is hanging its hat on it being like "fresh cut watermelon and minerals"; I can back that description only if I get to add tangerine (and other stone fruits) to it. In this wine flight, this is not my favorite, but this is the one that made me appreciate the others. It is like the guy you date before you meet and marry your husband- someone just terrible enough to make you REALLY appreciate basic respect and communication. Sorry, it seems that metaphor went off the rails somewhere because I can't really link it back to the wine at this point, but you get what I am trying to say. Being more expensive than the Triennes, I don't see the point of purchasing this wine. It is fine, but not great. It is drinkable because it is a quality rosé, but I wouldn't write home about it. Moving on to the last round. Rosé #3: Ontañón Persephone Rioja Rosé Blend ($25) Ok, Vino Volo seems to love categorically "bright" rosés and I am comfortable with that description because the other options on their grid are "rich", "light", or "brooding"- which is just a no go for a good rosé. They have this one's flavor as "wild strawberry and lilacs", but my palette does not note lilacs by taste. I get a tart pomegranate and raspberry on the palette. But, like the endless search for a crossed-fingers emoji (how in the heck does THAT not exist), this is going to make you grab for something else because it is not exactly right. All in, this was a great way to blow a couple of hours. Vino Volo continues to be a nice little respite from the Cinnabon-standardizing of airport terminals. Also, I am going to buy my weight in rosé online now because I couldn't carry as many bottles as I actually wanted to on the plane with me. Until the next layover/delay!
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Brian N.

Yelp
So ordinarily, I would give this business a good rating. There is a Ukrainian waitress here who is outstanding, although sadly, she was not here on this particular visit. As I approached the counter, my first "greeting" from the bartender was a curt order to "stand behind the plexiglass" separating us (there is a small vertical cutout, a section in which glasses can be passed to and from the counter that I happened to be standing in front of when I had approached). This, despite the fact that we both happened to be masked... Nevertheless, I complied with his instruction. I sat down at the bar and saw a menu that I was about to pick up when he asked if that's what I wanted. I shrugged and said yes to which he responded in a very snarky tone of voice that there were barcodes placed in front of every position (I was aware of this fact but when one can simply pick up a physical menu, why bother fiddling around with your phone for several minutes? Alas, before I could even reach for the menu, he barked that I should 'get rid of my badge', a reference to my airline ID which I had unwittingly left on, as I had just passed through security moments before. He was right, and I was wrong, to be sure, although only he would have actually been in a position to see it, given where I was seated. Nevertheless, it was a particularly rude rebuke to receive in lieu of anything resembling even the bare minimum customer service. I decided it was wiser to take my business elsewhere.
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Sonj H.

Yelp
Service was great, food was awful.
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Dave C.

Yelp
I go out of my way (go thru security in Terminal 2 where Vino Volo is located, while I have a flight departure in Terminal 1) to visit this Wine Bar! Their staff are very present and knowledgeable in both their wine and recommendations. I have visited twice in the last week and both times had great service. The price for each glass and bottle may be set a bit steep but where else can you find these wines? My two favorites I HIGHLY recommend enjoying if you come here: 2013 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Blend- Rich, complexed Cab & Chateau de la Gardine (Chateauneuf Du Pape) 2015- Fantastic blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre Grapes. Both of these are exceptional wines and will run you over $300/bottle elsewhere. If you are looking for a flight, "Stranger Things"- made up of a variety of reds & "Winter Whites"- complexed Whites are my Recommendations. Hope you enjoy Vino Volo as much as I do!
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Renee N.

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Waiting for my next flight, I had some time on my hands so I strolled into this little wine bar. The wine offerings meet any desire an experienced wine drinker might have. There were value wines, California Kings, Shades of White, a Sommelier Series, Rojas Primavera, and the list goes on and on. You have a choice of trying one wine to drink or you can taste the wine by catagory for a very reasonable price. I chose the Zinfandel which is out of the Russian River - Bacigalupi Cellars 2013. The highest price for a tasting is only $18 for three types of wine. In addition they offer bites, small plates, cheese, salami and sweets. I had already just had a little something to eat next door so I passed on the food but the braised pork taco and the burrata salad looked very good. Also, a nice selection of wine to purchase and take with you. Being in wine country, I could not pass up an opportunity to have a sip or two. Service was ok, took me a few minutes to be waited on but I liked being able to sit and people watch for a bit. If you find yourself with a layover in San Francisco, be sure to wonder over to Terminal 2 for a little vino.
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Marta F.

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Airport food is always overpriced and disappointing. That being said, this is clearly the best food option in this terminal. Sure, if this were not an airport I wouldn't be giving it five stars, but it is, so there, five stars. I haven't tried the wines because I avoid drinking when I fly, but the food is good. Small portions, but good. I particularly like the brie and prosciutto sandwich. The place itself is also more pleasant than others.
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Rachel R.

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Wanted to grab a quick bite to eat in Terminal 2 at SFO and found this little gem. Vino Volo offers half meals which is nice for people on the go. I had a delicious prosciutto sandwich for only $6, which is amazing for being at the airport. The bartenders also seemed very well versed and helpful when it came to the wine selections. I only wish they had one of these in the city of San Francisco instead of just at the airport!
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Amanda B.

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This was literally the only halfway decent option in this part of the airport. I don't know how that's possible since this is SFO for goodness sake. Anyway, the food was good, but wow it is very expensive for what you get! I ordered peanuts, truffle oil popcorn, and a small sandwhich. The service was good as well.
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Jim M.

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I generally enjoyed a pretty consistent meal at these restaurants. Lamb meatballs, marcona almonds, a flight of wine. Seems they no longer have the lamb meatballs. I ordered a prosciutto and brie sandwich, lentil soup, and a flight of Pinots. The sandwich was fine although a bit skimpy on ingredients. The lentil soup was undercooked. i s I let the server know that. She walked off without saying a word. I ate the soup because I have a strong jaw. AsI was paying my bill, she then said we give you a small discount for the undercooked soup. The discount was $2.20. I didn't actually care about paying for the soup. When this kind of stuff happens to me, I generally pay for the food anyway. What I want them to do is own up to the quality of their food, or the lack thereof, and make a commitment to pay more attention going forward. She did none of that. So I left her about an 8% tip. In my book that was more than she deserved.
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Jeanette R.

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Finally stopped here on my way out of town after passing it about a million times. I was super impressed at the variety of wines and champagnes they had! The prices were also super reasonable IMO. They also had a couple different flights if you're interested in trying a few things. They have little nibbles too (fruit and cheese plates) to accompany your drinks.
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Katherine G.

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Good selection of wines and very nice flights. Salads are tiny so if hungry, order the sandwiches. The place to be if your flight is delayed!
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Dan R.

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Excellent salmon rolls on top of crab spread atop a crostini toast. The giant caper really adds to the meal being both salty and sour. Quite delicious and satisfying my craving for some smoked salmon tonight. The San Pellegrino bubbly washed it all down nicely! Great service as well. Must visit if at the airport
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Cathy N.

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This review is focused on the service received here on Sunday May 19 around 9:45-10:30p. I have enjoyed Vino Volo at other airports (giving this an extra star) and am not talking about the chain itself. Kitchen was closing when we sat down. I came here with two friends after our flight was delayed. We met the rudest server ever - first she ignored our requests for water 3x, we still did not get water. Then she went around LOUDLY talking about us to other guests and pointing at us several times because we were watching the GoT finale to pass the time since our flight was 2 hours delayed - VERY uncomfortable! Any time she walked by she gave us ridiculous looks...it was borderline unprofessional even. On top of that, she got the wrong wine order. Even though there were only 4 other customers there, it took us 15 mins to grab her attention to pay. She ended up overcharging my bill by $2.40 (giving herself a $5 tip for a $13 total), had to call my credit card to fix it. It was very disappointing since I had good times at other Vino Volos
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Joni R.

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The BEST place to go if you are early for a flight and killing time. Love coming here for a flight of wines to try some new things or to get a glass of rose [my fav!] The almonds are so good just for a little snack, same as the cheese plate - you can never go wrong with a cheese plate! Another thing to try are the smoked salmon rolls - so light and tasty.
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Celestine D.

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Don't bother with the prices and service, sadly Go to Lark Creek Grill one over Better service and still decent wine
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Gregory S.

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I was served by the "manager" who was up front and very cordial. I purchased an $11 Syrah from Ashleigh (Manager) and went through the sommelier motions. The wine was corked. To keep it plain and simple. When I humbly brought this to the attention of the server (Manager) he, in turn, went through the motions and tasted the wine. When he re-opened the Washington Syrah in front of me and poured himself a taste, it was then that I noticed the amount of wine left in the bottle was about 1/8 to 1/6 th of the bottle. He was quick to announce "the wine is fine". To his respect and character, Ashleigh offered a suggestion of the available Merlot and then, in-turn, responded well to my request of swapping the glass of de-funct Washington Syrah for a glass of the pleasant Malbec. All in all, a great, quick airport sommelier experience. In my opinion Ashleigh should be rewarded for his opinion as well as his ability to determine wine rights from wine wrongs. When challenged, Ashleigh rises to the occasion and stand his ground for the rights of his position. He is 100% and that's all that matters. In the end, Ashleigh was questioned, poised, knowledgeable, and loyal to Vino and that is INVALUABLE. Promote this individual. Merry Christmas.
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Robert C.

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Terrific spot to sample some nice wines and small plates before or after your flight. Gran a seat at the bar or one of the high tables on the concourse. Great breadth on the wine list, although a tad pricey, it's understandable given the cost of an airport location. Just tasted a Gaja 2011 blend (Ca'Marcanda) and a solid Napa Leo Joseph cabernet - both for $19. The staff is friendly and knowledgable. It's a great departure from the usual airport fare. Cheers!
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Samantha H.

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Nice little place to grab a glass of wine and some small plates. Because we had a late flight, we popped in around 7pm--it's pretty quiet at the tables in the back and there are a couple outlets on one of the walls so you can charge your phone. We didn't have wine because we knew we'd have a glass on our flight home. The two of us shared the salmon rolls and the cheese plate and it was just right for a light dinner (we are not big eaters but appreciate fresh food). They were out of two things we wanted (avocado salad and the pasta) and the waiter didn't seem excited to serve us, hence the 4 star rating.