I have a vineyard not far from Bernardo Winery, and Ross purchases my Petite Sirah, Sangiovese and Malbec grapes. It is a wonderful relationship and a terrific experience to be associated with the winery. My wife and I enjoy the wine crafted from our grapes, dinners at the winery and special events on many occasions. We are blessed by this journey! @BearingFruitVineyard read more

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My husband and I were looking for a place to get out of the house after several weeks cooped up with our newborn. Bernardo Winery was the perfect place to get our feet wet back in the world as new parents. Parking was stress free. The winery is very spread out so we didn't feel strange bringing our stroller and there were plenty of seat yourself options that were shaded outside. We sat and drank our wine glasses and tastings in the restaurant seating area. Baby slept through the whole journey before we turned back home to San Diego. My husband really liked his pizza that he ordered. I got the vodka rigatoni which was also pretty good. I got a mixed wine flight with some reds and whites. If you're planning to do some tastings with people under 21, just a warning that the underage folks cannot go in the tasting room. read more

Bernardo winery is a cute little place. It would be much more enjoyable if we could bring our dog. Unlike other wineries that are dog friendly. This place is not that special . Some of the shops are very cute . But they are kind of precious and not really something you would want to shop at unless you were buying a gift for somebody and don't mind overpaying. Since this is a free country and this is private property, I understand they choose to say no pets and we choose to spend our money elsewhere. read more

Okay!! I get the hype! I came here for a friend's birthday on Saturday and this place is amazing. It is a hidden a gem. It is tucked into a neighborhood in Rancho Bernardo but as soon as you walk into the property you are swept away into a magical place! It didn't even feel like I was in San Diego!! I felt like I was in a fairytale book. They have food you can order which is DELICIOUS and gelato!! The wine is also amazing. We kept ordering the white merlot. read more

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Okay this spot is super fun to go to. They have it decorated for Christmas so it's really fun and beautiful. They have various shops as well as vendors who come and set up shop. Everyone is super friendly. The tasting room as a nice old school classical leather couch, dark wood vibe to it. Only thing missing is a fire place. There is a stray cat that roams the tasting room so beware if you are allergic. Ale is the gentleman who helped us with our tasting about $70 including tip for 2 people. 6 wines of your choice. If you and your friend/family aren't too squeamish about germs then you can taste almost everything they have. The tasting doesn't include ports Ale was great, the servers have great personality and I really enjoyed talking with him. During your tasting you go across the way to the gelato spot and the lovely woman gives u a chocolate wafer pairing with each one. 30 to 70% cocoa, really nice touch. The shops are very boutique and come with that glorious boutique price we all dread. But I really like that it's something to look at and walk around while you drink your tasting. The brick oven pizza is $20. The crust was good. Food isn't mind blowing. It's not fancy at all, it's served in all to go containers, and the paper plates were the kind that u have the stack 4 together so it doesn't fall apart. Not saying this as a bad thing. Just saying this place is not fancy at all. There's also a coffee shop. I really wish the prices of the things in the shops weren't SOOO expensive. I could tell the stuff was collecting dust big time. $40 a bottle of wine, plus food, and then they want u to spend $100+ on Knick knacks. Kind of felt like they were trying to take advantage of people being buzzed and happy from the wine tasting. They should have jumbo table games or something else to do besides look at serverly overpriced stuff. The grounds are beautiful and it's a nice spot to have a wedding. Regardless the history is awesome, they have curated a really cute family friendly vibe. No dogs allowed, the dog I have pictured is a service dog. Id come back if someone else was going and recommended it but I am not dying to get back. Wine was good, you can tell a lot of work has gone into them over the past 100+ years. The darks are dry and the whites are oaky but light which I enjoy. I preferred their pinks. Ale definitely knows his stuff and all his favorites were my favorites as well Thanks read more

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My husband and I have been members here for almost 3 years and have enjoyed it very much. We tend to come in the evenings and often are helped by Marilyn. She is a lovely woman who always has a smile on her face and remembers our conversation from the last visit. I enjoy coming in and talking to her. It just makes our time there even better. Our go to winter favorites are the mulled wine paired with the Vince's salad and apple and Gorgonzola pizza. We enjoy it the crisp nights sitting under the cozy lights and tower heaters. We're looking forward to Holiday nights next month and spending time with our family and friends at our favorite winery. Definitely check out this lovely gem nestled in the heart of RB. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Always beautiful scenery. You can grab your glass of wine and wander through the shops or sit and grab a bite to eat and one of the many tables and seating areas located around the winery. The Sunday we went there was a sort of craft fair going on so there were lots of neat places where you could buy everything from cookies to homemade trinkets and gifts. Great shopping for the holidays! It was pretty busy and the lots were full but we were able to find some near by street parking. I bought a glass of bubbly which was good but somehow there ended up being a charge for $30 on my credit card. I left a decent tip but did not think more than the glass of bubbly itself. It was busy and unfortunately I did not see until we had been home. The staff was nice though, talkative and very helpful. They also had wood fired pizza and some pastas avail for purchase. Great place to sit and unwind for a bit, even when crowded it is somehow tranquil and peaceful. read more

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The most adorable winery! We easily spent a few hours here enjoying the wine tasting and ate a delicious lunch! Highly recommend if you are looking for a nice place to escape for a little bit. read more

A great local winery! There is something for everyone here. Nice food and wine and nice stores. We came to see a concert. The set up was really great for that venue and we enjoyed the wine. It was a very enjoyable experience. I look forward to coming back for other events. read more

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A great place to celebrate a bachelorette party! We reserved the dining room and got there early 11am on a Saturday. FOOD We got the lasagna, cheese plate, house salad and margarita pizza all to share. SERVICE you order at the building next door and they bring the food to your table. We didn't feel rushed which was nice PARKING I got street parking but others parked in the dedicated lot. read more

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This is one of the coolest venues in San Diego. The history is wonderful and it's still owned and run by the same family. I have been here multiple times over the years for various events and always enjoyed myself. My last visit was to see the band Billy Nation (a Billy Joel cover band). They are really good and one of the members is one of the owners and winemaker (I believe). They play all over but it was the first time I'd seen them at the winery. They set up chairs in the courtyard and you can order food and wine to enjoy during the show. The string lighting adds to the ambiance and makes you feel like you are in a truly special place. I didn't eat this time but I have in the past and enjoyed the pasta & pizza. I have also been able to find wines that I've liked over the years too! They also have adorable little shops and an ice cream & sweets shop that you can visit during regular hours and during the concerts. Definitely a fun night and I will always come back. read more

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Aloha all! It was a warm afternoon and my Sis and I made a trek out to Bernardo Winery for lunch and some quality time together. We dropped in to have lunch at the Bernardo Winery Kitchen and the food, drink and service there was excellent. We ordered a BW Salad with Salmon and a Chicken Pesto Pizza. The salad with its mixed greens, candied walnuts, goat cheese, red onions, roasted tomato and vinaigrette was perfect with the side of salmon we requested. It was a meal in itself for two. Sis wanted me to try the Chicken Pesto Pizza she ordered on her previous visit and I was happy I had a chance to try it although we ended up taking half of it home. All ingredients were fresh and delicious and the crisp and refreshing glasses of Chardonnay 2024 paired well with our meal. There are a couple of retail shops that were open and we strolled the meandering pathways past them and the neighboring vineyards. We ended our walk at a quaint little gelato/candy store for two cups of cool, sweet and tangy scoops of Strawberry Mojito and Mango Gelato. Bernardo Winery was the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy a wonderful afternoon together. read more

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This is a beautiful winery, decorated like a classy version of the old west. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and helpful. The pizza and tomato soup were both delicious. We also had a wine tasting of course, and sat on the lovely patio. A bit pricy, but fairly expected for this sort of venue. I went to celebrate a friend's birthday, and we had a lovely time. You can take your food and wine to any of the seating areas you'd like on the property that suits you, and there is no shortage of pretty places to sit. read more

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First time here and let me tell you worth the drive! Beautiful and charming winery hidden in a neighborhood! The ambience was absolutely stunning rustic atmosphere! Fantastic service by all! Not only it's a winery which is is very good, also has a delicious restaurant, dessert bar and coffee shop! Cute boutique and art shops. The museum is free and loads of history how this winery came about. Very relaxing atmosphere with lots to explore! read more

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Fantastic wine! Highly recommend, beautiful to walk around and lots to see. Had a flight of reds and really loved everyone of them.

Loved the vibe, loved the food, loved the wine!! We did flights of 6 different flavors and they were all great. Also all the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back for more! Great for celebrations, group outings, or dates. read more

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It had been about five years since our last visit to Bernardo Winery, and things have definitely changed! We started with a wine tasting in the tasting room where Alex helped us out. He was friendly and knowledgeable, which made the experience enjoyable. The wines themselves were... okay. Decent, but honestly nothing that really stood out. The restaurant is now owned by the winery, and the ordering system has shifted to a more casual setup where you order at the counter, get a number, and they bring the food out to you. We tried two pizzas ( you can't do substitutions) and truffle fries, which were also just decent. Not bad, but not necessarily memorable. The true standout of the day, though, was the grounds. The property is absolutely beautiful. lush, peaceful, and perfect for strolling around with a glass of wine in hand. Even with the changes over the years, the charm of the winery's setting is still there and may be the main reason to visit. TLDR : If you're coming for an incredible meal or exceptional wine, you might be underwhelmed. But if you want a lovely afternoon in a gorgeous setting with a friend, Bernardo Winery still delivers. read more

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My son recommended a visit to this winery while we were in San Diego for the weekend. We decided to stop by on our way back to LA. The winery has a very relaxed and serene ambiance, similar to a quaint country town. You can order your wine and walk around, enjoying food in the sun amidst the beautiful green surroundings. If you're looking for a place to enjoy wine and escape the city for a day, this is a place you should consider visiting. read more

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This was my first visit to Bernardo Winery and I loved everything about it. The property is gorgeous and if full of beautiful plants that provided plenty of shade. We ordered seven flights and became novice wine connoisseurs as we sipped and swirled our afternoon away. We were also given chocolate that best complements each wine flight we ordered. Unfortunately, I forgot our sommelier's name... but she was friendly, gave good recommendations, and full of interesting facts! For lunch, we ate salads, pastas, pizza and a charcuterie boards from their on-site restaurant. After lunch, we enjoyed our gelato while we walked around visiting the vineyard and the cute boutiques. Before leaving, we stopped at their cafe to kill whatever wine buzz we still had. Bernardo Winery has good wine, good food, good gelato and good coffee! If only I could live in the nearby neighborhoods. read more

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We came here for a friends birthday and rented the gazebo area. The only reason this spot didn't get 5 stars was because of the service. During the tasting the host was rude to our friend and didn't want to give her a glass for her drink. It was a bit uncomfortable considering we were at a winery. Besides that, it was a cool rustic space with eateries, cafe, tasting room. I felt like I was in a hidden garden. This octopus salad was delicious. read more

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Bernardo Winery has been a staple in Rancho Bernardo for over 100 years. It offers a charming environment for Sicilian dishes, wine tasting, and casual shopping. THE FOOD * Antipasto & Bread: The fresh-baked, wood-fired ciabatta was served with an olive oil and balsamic dip. This came with standard prosciutto and salami, but the real star was the outstanding burrata and sun-dried tomato relish. The relish was bursting with flavor and paired well with the creamy cheese. * Arancini: Three large, deep-fried risotto balls served over in a pool of tasty tomato, cream, and vodka sauce. * Pizza: The fresh wood-fired pizzas had a thinner dough with a nice chew. Both the Margherita and Calabrese were quite tasty. THE DRINKS We enjoyed the Reserve Flight of red wines and a glass of the Syrah, while the kids were happy with the fresh gelato. GROUNDS & SERVICE * The grounds are wide and pleasant, featuring a coffee shop and small boutiques to visit. There is plenty of seating available. * Service: Special thanks to Marilyn and Austin for the professional service and for sharing their red wine recommendations at the tasting room! OVERALL A great place to relax in the afternoon with family and friends over some nice food and wine. read more

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Loved this winery. Great ambiance and the wines were delicious! We also ordered food from the restaurant which was very good. The marc pizza was flavorful and the wedge salad tasty but needed more dressing. The rice balls were mediocre I've definitely had better. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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Adding more photos! Pizza is always a go to of mine when I visit the Bernardo winery. Their bread is so good! read more

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we went to an amazing art and wine shindig here! LOVED! Lots of cool art and everyone was so super nice! i bought some really pretty blue coasters for my table and love them, the artist was very helpful and had a very interesting life she told us all about! The winery itself is small but the grounds are huge and such a great venue for this type event. We enjoyed lunch but they didn't have much to choose from, still really good! Def recommend this adorable place, it's very pretty. Only downside is it was suuuuper hot! Def recommend! read more

What a cool place with lots of history. Dated back to 1889. It has a nice wine tasting room, restaurant, coffee house, and lots of other shops to browse and enjoy. We are here for their annual Arts & Crafts fair. Lots of trinkets, arts, and food to choose from. Such a great event to spend your day. read more

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What a cute winery right in the heart of San Diego! Bernardo Winery is a small winery place that has small shops and restaurants inside the winery area. It's super cute and an excellent place for an easy Sunday brunch. The coffee shop serves breakfast and brunch. The Italian restaurant has lunch. The winery tasting room is in the back for people to enjoy wine, food, and good times. It also has a small dessert shop in the back for a sweet treat. The boutique stores are so cute! I am very happy to find this place and we will be back again! read more

Great vibe! I highly recommend this winery. It's interestingly located in a neighborhood, but that didn't take away from the experience. The food was great--I especially loved the pesto pizza! We also had pasta, which needed a bit of salt and pepper but was still really good. Pricing wasn't bad either. The wine was fantastic! We enjoyed it so much that we bought two bottles of Merlot and Chardonnay, plus two more to take home. I'm already planning to come back with friends, especially since it's not too far from the city. I loved it! We usually go to Temecula for wineries, but this will definitely be our new go-to spot. . read more

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Bernardo winery is such a quaint place to visit especially during the holiday season! They have carolers, a polar express mini train exhibit, glass blowing demo, food trucks, local vendors, village shops, and of course wine tasting!! I had the spiced mulled wine which was a hot drink. The flavors of all the spices and temperature of the drink made me feel warm. I also got the iced sangria and that was really fruity and light. The Xmas tree decor and lighting really brought the Xmas spirit. There were many fire pits and areas to sit and enjoy your wine and food. The carolers did a great job and performed at different areas. The polar express mini trains are a must see! Nicely done and can tell it took a long time to set up. There were many food trucks which included bbq, Asian cuisine, potato on a stick, etc. The village shops and local vendors offered many items to choose for holiday gifting. read more

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Service was unbelievably rude. Short, blonde haired lady behind the bar made a face and said, "ughhh, I'm gonna have to go look through like pages of records to find that, like a whole book", when I presented a gift card. Wow. Way to make a guest feel welcomed after receiving a gift card. Perhaps the owners would prefer people don't purchase gift cards there. Or maybe she needs to have some coaching in hospitality. It's not hard to be kind to customers trying to support the business. Ambiance was nice, but this rude welcome overshadowed. read more

We enjoy this winery so much that we became members. Great food, shops and the service is amazing. Helpful and friendly staff.

Cozy ambience and a great place to vibe with your girlfriends. Ample parking makes it easy to visit. The food is affordable, with a great selection of wine, and the fireplace adds a lovely charm. Definitely coming back read more

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My girlfriends and I love Bernardo winery the food is delicious seriously you can't go wrong we love the fries with vodka sauce, bruschetta, charcuterie board and the Italian wedge are standouts for us! The ambience is nice and open with cute little shops to boo in and out of and the staff are always friendly and attentive! You can even go into the little chocolate shop tell them your favorite wine and they will give you a chocolate piece for pairing!! Only downside is I don't love a lot of the wines the sparkling rose is our favorite and the mulled wine for the holiday season was excellent! The vibe is casual and there are even areas you can bring kids read more

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Was surprised this winery was tucked in a neighborhood. They had the cutest shops to visit while you're there and they were all wine friendly and could bring your wine while you shop. The food was delicious we ordered a few menu items to share and they were all good. It was hot outside but they had plenty of seats in the shade. read more

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I'm not a huge wino at all, but I like this place because they have lots to offer. There's a couple of food spots/restaurants on site. The grounds are gorgeous. They finally sell beer in their tasting room. They host other events like Holiday Nights. The only downside is that their parking lot is relatively small (otherwise you have to park in the adjacent neighborhood). read more

Bernardo Winery was a pleasure to visit and experience. We were well informed about each of the wines during our 6 wine selection tasting. We came here Thursday, and there was plenty of bustle but also calm enough to enjoy and find seating. We are both plant based and their vegan pizza is AMAZING! I ordered without the broccoli and the flavors were light, the vegan creamy cheese was absolutely delicious. Their bread and oil is so good. I would definitely come again, because our night was so enjoyable. read more

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It was my first visit to Bernardo Winery and I was impressed! Such a lovely setting and everyone was so friendly and helpful. I had a glass of their Grenache Blanc and Syrah, both were outstanding. I was here though primarily to check out their kitchen. I ordered the Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce, like an alla vodka. Such an excellent dish, made with house made pasta. It came out bubbly hot and al dente, just how I expect it. Their vodka sauce, while delicious, is vegetarian so I requested an addition of meatballs which were very tasty. I loved the addition of a cool blob of lemon ricotta on top! Overall this place is sort of like Cordiano Winery in that they offer a menu of very high quality Italian food, pizzas and a few other things. I will say though, the wine is much better here at Bernardo. read more

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Came here with big group before Rehearsal dinner! Super cute place to meet up with friends! Wine was all great! We moved out of SoCal but will hopefully return back! read more

Bernardo Winery has been on my visit list for waaaay too long; so when my SIL asked me if I had any recommendations on where to celebrate her birthday-- I knew the exact spot . Listen up: Although ive never been to Bernardo Winery, I knew a lot about them because I had booked my bachelorette party here YEARS ago, but decided to cancel last minute for a destination bachelorette party instead . It's a huge beautiful location with lots of open-air seating and tall green trees . Parking lot is a little small, but there's plenty of street parking with a short walk . Seating is first come, first served-- so if you have a large group, id suggest to get there right at opening . We got lucky and found a nice shaded area to fit all 15 of us . This winery is more of a order first, pay, then find your seat type of place . WINE: The wine bar is fun because you walk into a cellar type of open room and order what youd like-- my husband and I opted for both red flights . The $20 red flight is more of red blends and are "just okay" in my opinion . The $30 flight contains pure red wines and tastes much better-- would recommend this one for seasoned red wine drinkers . They also offer a wine tasting cards that my SIL really enjoyed . Oh, and they also serve beer !! FOOD: Garlic fries are a great appetizer and super tasty . High quality French fries topped with parmesan dust and a few sprigs of parsley . It sounds basic, but is soooo bougie . It's served with a side of like tomato bisque or marinara for dipping-- SOOO GOOD . Great side to share and enjoy with wine ! Margherita Pizza was delicious as well . You can taste the homemade in this one-- classy, elegant, and a pleasure with some wine !! The pizza crust and dough itself was FIREEE . The first round of CUSTOMER SERVICE in the wine cellar was great; the younger woman employee was kind and welcoming . On the second round, I wanted her help me again, but others had requested her too . After waiting for a while, an older woman employee waved me over-- I didn't mention I was waiting for the other woman because I didn't want to be rude, so I let her assist me . The experience wasn't as good, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt--maybe she was having a bad day . Overall, we had a great time and would return again in the future . I really enjoyed the small shops and walking environment . I also really loved the gelato from one of the shops, but I didn't get the name (pistachio was so yummy)! We spent the evening outside with good company . The wine and food came together beautifully, the atmosphere was bright and airy, and my SIL had a great birthday . read more

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I love this place!! Great food and wine. I've tried many of their wines but the sangria has been my favorite, they also have a great restaurant, gelato shop, coffee shop and lots cute boutique style shops. read more

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Most delicious thin crust pizza ! Excellent Lasagna. Fabulous variety of wine!!! Fun atmosphere with shops. read more