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    Cordiano Winery

    4.2 (851 reviews)
    ModerateWineries, Italian
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

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    CORDIANO WINERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Maggie N.

    Cordiano Winery is such a great spot if you're looking for good wine and an amazing view. The patio is dog friendly, which is always a huge plus for us. Ordering is done at the bar, but they bring the food right to your table, making it easy to relax and enjoy the scenery. The fries were surprisingly delicious and the portion was much larger than expected. For wine, I had the Sauvignon Blanc and my husband tried the white flight. Both were excellent and paired perfectly with the beautiful setting. Between the wine, food, views, and dog-friendly atmosphere, we'll definitely be back.

    Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken
    Alexis T.

    First timer! Getting there was a bit rough with the windy roads, but it was worth it! Wonderful service. Delicious food. Beautiful views. The food came out quite fast for our large party and it all tasted fresh. Everything we ate was so good!

    Cheese pizza + fresh garlic
    Jyothi C.

    A beautiful venue with gorgeous, expansive views! Had a lovely evening here with a Red Flight Tasting and a cheese pizza. The service was fantastic - the host and servers were so sweet. The host will seat you and then you can order food and wine up at the counter (don't forget your table number) and they'll bring it over to you. There is live music and overall it's a fun atmosphere to enjoy a date night or come in a group. They have several levels of seating and plenty of spaces to walk around. The sunset views are beautiful and if you're here during peak sun hours - don't forget to apply sunscreen! Will definitely be back to enjoy the scenic views and serene vibes.

    Nicole O.

    After a long (and very warm!) day at the Wild Animal Park, we made our way to Cordiano Winery for dinner--and it ended up being the perfect way to unwind. We arrived just in time for sunset, and wow... the view alone is worth the visit. Sitting on the patio overlooking the rolling hills of Escondido as the sun went down was absolutely breathtaking and made the whole experience feel so special. The food definitely held its own too. We ordered the spaghetti, and it was simple, fresh, and really delicious--exactly what you want after a long day out. Paired with their wine, it made for such a comforting and satisfying meal. Speaking of wine... we loved it so much that we ended up bringing home three bottles of red! No regrets there. Another big plus: parking was super easy with plenty of space, which is always appreciated after a busy day. Between the incredible views, great wine, and relaxed atmosphere, Cordiano Winery is such a gem. It's the perfect spot to slow down, take in a sunset, and enjoy a laid-back but memorable evening.

    Sunset views from the deck
    Bridget B.

    Really love this winery gem tucked into Escondido hills! We made a reservation here for Mother's day and it was the best place we could've picked. I will say the windy drive is a bit tough for those of us with car sickness. However once you arrive, you are golden! The views are incredible, the homemade pizza is delish (a bit cheese heavy), and the wines are fabulous. Service was quick and awesome despite it being super busy. I will say all ages are allowed here which is unusual for a winery - maybe just a Mother's day thing? - so not exactly a peaceful serene environment. But still really fun with the live music and everything else!

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    Maddie P.

    Wow, beyond words. Better than temecula, hands down. Ambiance is a 10/10. We left our table for a bit and they thought we left so understandably they cleaned it up, server was too sweet and comped our breadsticks cause of it, we even told him its all good there was only 1 left lol. Family is from Italy, they live on property. pizza is so authentic, pasta too. Wines are great, cant beat em, property used to be an avocado grove back in the day. Im gatekeeping this place forsure, wednesdays happy hours are great. Even outside of happy hour, prices arent bad at all. Will be back forsure!

    Toby P.

    Recently, friends invited us to celebrate a birthday. I had been here before for another birthday several years back, so I knew what a lovely spot it was. I was excited to share it with someone who had never been. It was a beautiful warm day. The parking lot was almost full so clearly we weren't the only ones enjoying the day. It wasn't too crowded though. We sat on the upper deck in the shade and enjoyed the views. You could see the marine layer floating in the distance beyond the mountains. After looking through the wine and food menus, we went to the bar to order. There was quite a line. When we got up to the counter we were greeted warmly by a very knowledgeable and friendly young man who walked us through the wine menu. We tasted a few and decided on a red. I can't remember which one, but he said it was the owner's favorite. We liked it too. He also told us about the wine club which sounds like a great deal and includes a meal for its members. Next, we were about to order food that we had previously decided on, but we noticed the specials and decided to pivot to the pasta Vesuvius. We returned to our seats and continued to admire the view. The sun was beginning to set. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. We split it, and very much enjoyed our dish as did our friends (carbonara). We returned to the counter and ordered 2 cannolis (they were unfortunately out of the tiramisu) to surprise the birthday girl with one of them. They were very good too. As we ate, the night ended in a pretty sunset. Such a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and we all agreed that we can't wait to come back!

    Winery grapes still growing
    Jan L.

    Attended a calligraphy class hosted at the winery, which was my first time here. Arrived early to check the place out. Plenty of parking. Beautiful landscape. I walked up the path and the views from each deck level was of the Escondido valley, which was beautiful. One terrace was covered with real growing grapes, downfall the bees. After the class I placed a togo order: Lasagna, margarita pizza and caprese salad. Servers were nice and very friendly. Meals were amazing and authentic..so good! I gave Four stars because the staff was unaware of a class being held there and its location. And the bees swarming empty soda cans around was nerve racking. I will be back for dinner with my hubby. Reservations for dinner are strongly encouraged but not necessary.

    Garrett P.

    Amazing location, good food, the best service, and if you get the chance to meet Andrew, Josie, or Nick, you will be glad you did! They are just as great as the ambiance and the view. Couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend this place!! Anything with an "estate" next to it on the menu means they grew the grapes on site. SO COOL!!

    Sunset from Cordiano

    Had a party Saturday evening. The place was very busy. The view is magnificent and food and delicious. Wine is great though a little overpriced. Took a great shot of the sunset but wish they would the palm tree trimmed.

    Sunset
    Cassandra W.

    As always Cordiano did not disappoint. We brought friends visiting from Seattle. Ordered the wine flights, caprese salad, and some different pastas. Their prices are very affordable. I recommend reservations if going at sunset, which I feel is the most beautiful time to go. You don't have table service, you order at the front, get a number, and go back to your seat. You're also responsible for your own water and utensils. All food, except pizza will be served on real plates (pizza on paper) and they do have real silverware. My only recommendation to those who have never been: order your wine and apps first. Then go back and order your meal. They don't space out the meals as you get served once your dish is ready.

    Vegan Pizzas for our Wedding
    Tanya G.

    I can't believe it's almost been 10 years since my husband and I got married here at Cordiano Winery! We were thinking about what we would like to do to celebrate our milestone and decided we would love nothing more than to go back and have a beautiful gathering with our friends and loved ones...while this is VERY overdue, it's necessary to give this establishment the respect and appreciation they deserve. This all began when we lived in San Diego. We were looking for the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and by chance found this place! We met and coordinated with Kimberly Sisti on every aspect of our beautiful ceremony. We toured the winery and at the time the gathering area above the wine cellar was under construction (it was being enclosed). The view was breathtaking, staff were friendly and inviting, and the food and wine were incredible! Kimberly from the beginning set my mind at ease from offering vegan dishes served up family style, making a multiple tier vegan lemon coconut cake with blueberries, and taking care of every design aspect from vision to reality! I shared my Pinterest board with her with all the dream wedding ideas I could possibly think up, and she found ways to make those come to life. If I was stuck on something, Kimberly was right there emotionally and physically to give me a hug or just walk me through it until I felt better. We decided on one long table for seating, dancing behind us with our live trio, and a photographer we had met through Craigslist. We had access to our own bathrooms (very convenient) and it wasn't a far walk from the parking lot to the event area; my sparkly rhinestone heels silently thanked me that day. I don't think that there was one detail left out and thanks to Kimberly and the entire Cordiano staff, our wedding is something that to this very day, we gets compliments on it being "the most beautiful wedding" ever attended. We cannot wait to celebrate with them again this year! With Sincere Gratitude...thank you.

    Enjoying our wine!

    We "bumped" into Gerardo while walking in via the exit! He's a man of few words, but a great sense of humor. He led us to the hostess who was friendly and bubbly! At the bar, Nick was friendly, charming, and knowledgeable about all the wines! He treated us like family! The wines were very good, and the food was excellent! Many gluten-free options! The margarita pizza with chicken and balsamic glaze was excellent! As was the chicken Parmesan! The views over their vineyards of the mountains in the distance was amazing!

    Birthday cannoli and some Vino

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    Ask the Community - Cordiano Winery

    Do they have waiter service or order and pickup at the counter?

    Is it wheel chair friendly?

    Hello! Yes we have outdoor patios that can be accessed via wheelchair! It's a very beautiful and comfortable setting. Please visit our website cordianowinery.com/reserve to book a table, and you can mention in the notes a request for wheelchair… Read more

    Are dogs allowed on the patio during COVID-19?

    Yes, people have been bringing their dogs.

    Is it dog friendly?

    Absolutely! Last time I was there I saw lots of dogs with their owners and even the winery folks have their own dogs. This is a residence as well as a business. ☺️

    What's kid friendly about cordiality winery?

    Tour of the vineyard and the pizza. Views are great for older kids. Not a raucous drinking crowd

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    Review Highlights - Cordiano Winery

    The sunset views are beautiful and if you're here during peak sun hours - don't forget to apply sunscreen!

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