I was getting a late lunch with a friend, and decided to try this spot. Initially we were going to try De La Nonna, but they were closed for a special event and we didn't know when we showed up. In the same vein, we stuck with a similar style of food and ended up at Propaganda. There was little to no wait, which was pleasant. It was a nice day and we decided to eat outside. The focaccia bread and salad came out first, and both were good. I enjoyed the crispiness of the bread, though my only qualms were that the bread was quite oily and the butter and salt were just a tad bit too salty for my liking. The Insalata Mista salad was solid. Good flavor, good dressing-to-salad ratio, and a surprisingly good portion size. As far as pizza goes, the Margherita was good. Tasty, moist, and a nice crunch on the crust. I found it to be enjoyable, though I may have enjoyed more fresh basil on this. I did find it better than the Boscaiola. I got the black truffle honey add on, and it does not go well on this pizza in my opinion. There was virtually no taste of truffle to me, and more of just an aftertaste of oily sweet honey. This was a miss. It's hard to say whether the base pizza was good without it because the flavor profile was just too overpowered by the aftertaste. The Arts District is definitely coming up with new upscale dining establishments, and I'm there for it. I think this is a solid addition. Though this is a wine bar, I don't generally drink, so my review is based purely on the food. Results of their drinks, which is quite an extensive list, may be to your liking! They do have an inexpensive three wine flight, for reference! read more

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Ordered: - Anchovies crostini (4/5): one of my gf's favorite dishes because of the flavors that come together for her but I'm not a big fan of the strong anchovy flavor in this dish. Definitely cool to try but not my personal favorite. - Insalata mista (5/5): a delicious, large salad that was flavorful, refreshing, and just the perfect pairing for the other dishes we ordered. My gf and I both loved this and were so glad we ordered it! - Spicy salame calabrese tartufato pizza (4.5/5): The truffle honey in this was very light but we still loved the flavors in this pizza. Overall (5/5): My gf and I love coming for their happy hour. Vibes are nice, service is friendly, and food is great! read more

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We stopped in during our Arts District stroll specifically for the wine flight, and it delivered a well-curated, Italy-leaning experience. The list clearly favors organic and biodynamic producers, which I always appreciate--minimal intervention, letting the terroir and varietal speak without unnecessary manipulation. The flight format was flexible, offering around five selections with the option to choose three pours. I went with a sparkling red, an orange wine, and a white--each bringing its own personality to the table. The sparkling red was lively and slightly unconventional, the orange wine had that textured, skin-contact complexity, and the white rounded things out with a clean, expressive finish. Our server elevated the experience by guiding the tasting order, which made a noticeable difference in how each wine showed. It's always a good sign when the staff understands how to pace a flight rather than just drop it off and walk away. We didn't explore the food menu this time, so I can't speak to the full program, but purely from a wine perspective, it lands at a solid 4 stars for me. The space itself is ideal for a relaxed midday tasting--plenty of seating, with a great outdoor setup. The tall greenery creates a sense of privacy without feeling closed off, making it just as suitable for a casual date as it is for catching up with friends. Honestly, if you've got a flexible workday and don't need to be on camera, this is a pretty perfect spot to post up with a glass and ease into the afternoon. read more

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Propaganda has got it going on 3rd St! Happy hour from 5-7 pm with free validated parking in Arts District? What's not to love? Great for groups and social. 20% off the wine if you're into that, and a solid happy hour menu with appetizers and pizzas. Service is solid. read more

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When I attend a conference, I love trying new food instead of only the conference fare. We went to the Arts District and the vibe at Propaganda was chill and modern. We had reservations so that was good as they were busy. Decided on the romaine and kale salad and the prosciutto di parma, rucola and parmigiano pizza. The salad had a nice crunch and wasn't swimming in dressing. The light texture of the anchovies-parmigiano sauce complimented the hearty kale and more subtle romaine. The pizza was lovely. The saltiness of the prosciutto was offset by the rucola. The crust was crisp and not doughy which is what I prefer. The entire meal was not overly heavy but filling. The serving size was just right for us. Servers were friendly. read more

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The propaganda is spreading the idea that good wine in 2-3 glasses are essential to goofiness and happiness among the table with the girlies. Yappy and happy in the mix lol Came for dinner here and was introduced to a cute, small and classic touch wine bar. It's paired with blue walls which I thought gave the space an added romance vibe. I ordered a couple rounds of Lambrusco wine and a pizza to avoid the extra booziness. The pizza wasn't too heavy or thick and considerable for 1-2 people to share. The service was quick and kind. I was pleased. If you're looking for that hidden gem wine bar that is kind of tuck away, check this one out! It's worth the idea of good wine being essential to goofiness and happiness. read more

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My friends and I were in the area for dinner and wanted somewhere to catch up. We walked past propaganda wine bar right before their happy hour ended and they were nice enough to serve us with HH prices :) We only got glasses of wine which were good. Ambiance is great, food looked and smelled good, and service was good. We didn't feel rushed even though we just got drinks. I'd visit again to dine in! read more

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This is an old review. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday. He wanted charcuterie & wine & glad we found this hidden gem. The ambiance was small, dim, & had a cozy intimate feel. Service was pleasant & friendly. The wines that were recommended to pair with our meal were excellent. The cheese selections & the charcuterie meat were delicious. The margherita pizza tasted authentic & not oily or heavy at all. I'd definitely come back again. read more

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Service here is amazing, they really take care of you at Propaganda. The owner is so sweet and genuinely caring-- I love seeing him around the space because it adds such a personal touch. Their charcuterie is unmatched. The bread always comes out warm, the butter spreads perfectly, and their selection of meats and tinned fishes is such a treat. I'd also like to highlight their rosemary roasted almonds. So addictive with a glass of wine. Everything here feels thoughtful and elevated without being pretentious. And of course, the wine. The list is fantastic and well curated. There's always something new and interesting to try. The staff is great at making recommendations if you're not sure what to pick. read more

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First time trying here and I thought overall it was a 3/5. They have a nice happy hour with good wine, flights, and food options. For food I ordered the Margherita pizza and kale Caesar salad. The pizza was just a 3/5 for me I think it could have had a much more better flavor, but it wasn't too bad not the worse pizza I've had but not the best. The salad was a 4/5 so it was pretty good and shareable in my opinion. The service could have been better so I give that a 3/5. Our server never came back to our table to check on us or see if we needed anything. We did have another server who kept helping when we needed something, so that was a plus. The ambiance was cool and very cute! And good bar vibes!! Good for wine for sure! I tried the dessert moscato as one of my flights and it was the best one out of the flights. The reds were pretty good but bitter. Overall, it was nice checking this pizza bar/ wine bar out. I wish they had ranch dressing to go with the pizza :) They have street parking and structure where you can park up to two hours for free. Not sure if I will come back but I will say it's worth trying. -Marshay read more

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For the start of DineLA, we decided to start local and check out Propaganda Wine Bar. Had been by it so maybe times yet had never checked in. So we made a reservation and headed over. We were sat right away inside, though there is a nice outside dining area at the front of the restaurant. Being an Italian wine bar, wine is, of course, at the top of the drink menu, but they also have Spritz available, so I went with a limoncello spritz. Having had limoncello in Italy, I was expecting it to be very limoncello-y as the alcohol content is in the 30% area, but this tasted much more spritz-y, and the limoncello really didn't come through to us. For food, we started out with the squash blossoms and the burratta and focaccia. Unlike normal squash blossoms that are stuffed with ricotta, these are stuffed with mozzarella which was a nice change of pace. They are, however, coated in a heavy batter and fried. So it doesn't come off as your traditional fried squash blossoms, being much heavier but also different with the creamy mozzarella. The other issue with them was they tasted a little burnt, maybe left in the fryer a little too long. The focaccia and burratta, on the other hand, was very nice. The mozzarella tasted like the mozarella in Italy, topped with a pistachio pesto, so that was a nice surprise. The focaccia, on the other hand, was a little more dense and crispy than I was expecting for a focaccia. Still good. Nice appetizer! Entrees consisted of pizzas, which we got one of each. The margherita had a flavorful tomato sauce though the basil felt a little overcooked. Not the best margherita I've ever had but still decent. The four cheese and mushroom pizza was very cheesy, as to be expected with four cheese, and there was ample mushroom present. There was also dill but I could not pick it out anywhere, and that would have been a nice chatting forgot to all the cheese. The last pizza was the spicy salami calabrese tartufato with a black truffle honey on top. The tomato sauce, again, was delicious, and the spicy salami posted with the sweetness of the honey was a great contrast. Probably the best pizza in my opinion. For dessert, there was a vanilla bean gelato and a mini donuts filled with hazelnut with a Nutella dipping sauce. The gelato tasted like basic vanilla bean ice cream, evening the donuts were decent, a little overly sweet with the hazelnut filling and the Nutella dip. Overall, decent Italian restaurant, the spicy salami pizza and the burratta were excellent, would definitely recommend. The squash blossoms are a little heavy, and ours was a little in the burnt end, but with the marinara dipping sauce, they were still tasty. You can go either way with them, get them or don't. Would pass on the desserts though. read more

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I think propaganda wine bar is a solid date night spot in the arts district area, with a robust wine collection and several pizzas to choose from. I wish the food menu had more options, like pastas or steak, but the pizza I have no complaints about the pizza. Mine came with burrata, pistachios and bologna, which paired well with red wine. read more

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This was a hidden gem for us as we've been in the area often and never tried the spot until recently. Service was friendly and quick and the food is such high quality at a great price. My bf and I loved the super vibey and intimate interior but also noticed a lot of people chose to sit outside as well. We also loved that they validate for parking as it made our overall experience amazing. We hope to come back soon to try more of the menu. This time around we ordered the following from their happy hour menu: - 2 cheese plate: we got the gorgonzola paired with fig jam and a Parmesan with balsamic vinegar. We loved both of the selections and how it came out paired for us - truly a match made in heaven as we wouldn't have thought to put each pairing together on our own. The almonds included were also delicious as they were mildly sweet and paired well with the cheeses. After finishing off the bread we still had spare cheese so we ended up using it with the pizza! - Smoked Prosciutto pizza: Love the thin crispy crust and the tomato base which somehow makes the pizza taste surprisingly light. The prosciutto was also delicious and almost tasted like bacon. - Anchovies Crostini: this dish was not my bf's favorite but it was definitely the star for me! I loved the flavors and the textures and thought it all came together so well and was a nice filling appetizer. Would definitely recommend trying if you're a fan of anchovies. read more

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I discovered this place through a friend who invited me for the happy hour which runs from 3-6pm. Seating is nicely set with tables in the front with ample shade or indoors with their cute wine decor. I ordered the spicy salcchicha pizza , their charcuterie board that includes 2 meats, 2 cheeses, almonds, butter, olives. The bread had crunchy sides & soft interior. The propaganda spritz was perfect for the weather. Refreshing with a hint of orange! I also tried their sparkling red wine which came with its small decanter. Overall, an excellent venue with yummy food. The staff were very friendly, open to questions, & checked in with us for food quality. I would love to come back & try other menu items. A nice spot to catch up with friends or go on a date. read more

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Came here for dinner with my friends and it was a small, nice intimate, cozy, and romantic place. I could def see this place being a cute date night spot. I recommend putting in a reservation as the place is small. They have restrooms down the back and we parked in the paid parking garage in the back. They validate parking so it was free. I got the roasted potatoes as an appetizer. It comes with a truffle aioli on top of the potatoes. They were too salty in my opinion. My friends also shared the spicy salame calabrese and added sausages. It was good but we didn't really taste the honey. It wasn't too spicy. read more

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Came a while back during Dine La week for a friend's birthday! My first orange wine experience but not my first time here! I love the pizza every time. Super dark inside but the ambiance is sexy. Would probably be a good second or third date spot. read more

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One of my favorite places in LA. Good wine, charcuterie, and pizza! Love the focaccia here! Service is always great. I'm allergic to dairy and they were able to accommodate my allergies. I like being in the outdoors seating area for ambiance, but inside is great for more intimate atmosphere. It's a great place for a date or to catch up with friends. I've even come here for happy hour by myself because I was craving their pizzas lol read more

The pizza here is DELICIOUS and immediately brought me back to Rome. Roman pizza is crispy and most similar to a flatbread, so if you prefer a fluffy crust this might not be for you. Service was great and food came out fresh and hot. Happy hour is a great deal as well! White negroni 10/10 Regular Negroni 9/10 SPICY SALSICCIA Pizza100/10 Smoked prosciutto pizza 100/10 Orange wine 6/10 (would skip) Olives 8/10 Squash blossoms 7/10 (coating was kinda thick, and its stuffed with mozzarella that was kind of hard to chew) read more

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I found Propaganda a while back during a search for good happy hour spots, and wow did they deliver! They have an amazing aperitivo hour menu with wine flights, tapas, charcuterie, and pizza. I really like their Roman style pizzas, which are more like flatbreads. The sauce they use is excellent and the dough has good flavor to it. Perfect amount of crunch and chew in the crust- no floppy or soggy slices here! The aperitivo misto platter is a must- the best charcuterie in town. I've tried many items on their menu and everything's been a hit. The restaurant itself is super cute. The outdoor patio is perfect for relaxing after work or getting together with the girls, and the indoor seats would be nice for a date. Staff here are always really kind and attentive. Free validated parking too! Just come! read more

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My partner and I came here on date night and for the most part enjoyed ourselves the entire time. There were periods where we felt a little bit rushed, but at the end we ended up having a great time. The space is small and dark, very intimate vibes, with R&B playing in the background. I ordered a wine flight with one white, red, and rosé. I enjoyed each one. My partner tried the Gran Negroni, but I think I'd liked that more than he did! We shared a charcuterie board, and the Mortazza pizza. Drizzle some honey on the pizza and it taste that much better! I am looking forward to returning and trying more wine and food. read more

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A great wine bar with delish food and bites! I've been here twice in the last few months, and feel that it's great for a girls night or a date night. Their little patio is quite nice! The charcuterie board is so delicious and you can request specific cheeses or meats! Portions are generous, and we loooved the mortadella and prosciutto that came with ours. Burrata with pesto was also really tasty! Star of the show though has to be the spicy salami with honey pizza - it's a pretty large portion so enough to share but the combination of all the different flavors is perfection. They do have a happy hour but I think I've missed it both times I was here. Regardless, really nice spot for wine and bites (which can end up becoming a full dinner) in Arts District! They also validate for 2hrs at the lot around the corner from the brewery next to it read more

Propaganda Wine Bar is a great place to hang and drink some yummy wine on a Friday I went during their Dine LA and they graciously let us get one person worth to share. We have a cozy corner table which was great. The orange wine was delicious and crisp. The outside atmosphere was also nice. Would definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

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Hands down the best pizza I've had in LA. Everything is so fresh and well made. We came for my friends birthday lunch. She did some wine tasting and said the wine was great. So was the cheese. We shared the Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese board and the warm focaccia. Then we shared the margarita and pistachio pesto pizzas. OMG. These were standout. The tomato sauce in the margarita was particularly great - super fresh, garlicky, and not too sweet. We were too full for dessert, but I would love to go back for the tiramisu. read more

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This is the first time Ive been here. We are from the bay area and my husband and I visited our children since it's our daughter's birthday. It's pretty small but Looks cozy and elegant. The place looks like a great spot for something light to eat and drink if you like. Also good for a date night maybe, a casual gathering, or a place to enjoy a good glass of wine and some delicious food like their cheeseboard or mini charcuterie, pizza, salad and many more! Oh boy! I love their Mediterranean menu and this is actually how I want to eat most of the time like "tapas" style(mini appetizers or snacks, typically meant to be eaten in a few bites and shared by everyone. They can be hot or cold, and range from olives, cured meats and cheeses) I love everything we ordered which are charcuterie board, cheese board, ceasar salad, burrata salad, spicy focaccia fig jam sandwich, margerita pizza, prosciutto pizza, all meat pizza, anchovies on toast, potatoes, that you can share in small servings too. But to be honest, I got food coma coz I wanted to taste everything we ordered a lot lol!!! My hubby and son not a fan though. It's just me and my daughter and since it's her birthday she got to pick where to eat haha. Their bar has multiple selection of imported wines and we ordered a bottle of white but they have no liquor though. That's why my husband was not happy all the more lol. But this place has received positive reviews for its atmosphere, food, and service. There is also an outdoor seating that you can enjoy. The staff - hmm can be more pleasant and attentive... we have a big group of 10 and the other server was not as pleasing to us. I requested napkins and he didn't or must have forgotten about it so I asked the other guy. Gave us only 2 napkins. There's 10 of us. Hmm..Smh. He's also same guy I asked to take us a picture but he didn't look pleased that I asked him? Didn't say anything at all I still recommend the place because of the ambience and food plus drinks of course. The other guy seems nice and looks like he's the owner coz he's kind of know my daughter since she's a regular here. I would come back again sometime soon! read more

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A nice date-night location (when the music is not deafening). Good indoor-outdoor setup with a relaxing ambiance. Prices are not too high and food menu is sizeable for a wine bar. Unfortunately, their wine selection lacks variety and food is somewhat lackluster so it's never at the top of my list for an outing. Service tends to be hit or miss. read more

I came here to celebrate a friend's birthday who happens to like wine. Food: 5/5 We order the kale salad, roasted potatoes, sausage and mushrooms over bread (there's a fancier Italian name but I don't recall it), salame pizza, and a wine flight. My favorite was the roasted potatoes with a truffle aioli. The potatoes were tender and paired so nicely with their truffle aioli. I would dip that aioli with anything if I could. The pizza was also delicious, the honey on top beautifully balanced out the flavors. The kale salad was mid, it was basically a Cesar salad with extra kale. My favorite wine was the dessert moscato. Service: 5/5 Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines. She suggested specific wines and instructed us what order to drink them in as to not over the taste of each. The food came out relatively quickly. I did get reversions here, but it was not too busy on a Tuesday night. They also have two free hours of parking with validation (parking is super hard to find in Arts District LA). Ambiance: 5/5 This place is romantic and dimly lit. The wines on the walls were decorative and perfect for the wine bar theme. They have cute outside seating as well. I would definitely come back here for the tapas and wines. They also have happy hour that I'm excited to check out! read more

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Love coming here with my girlfriends! Great wine and appetizers. Happy hour. Nice ambience. Great for pregaming before exploring the Arts District. read more

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Sooo good! It's now our new favorite place for Date night! The food was amazing and they were very attentive. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I'm a huge fan of wine and charcuterie so I decided to try this swanky restaurant in the Arts District. Since I was there for Happy Hour I went for their daily tasting flight and it was delicious! My favorite was the red wine they offered. In terms of food, I ordered a pizza and their charcuterie board. Everything I had was absolutely delicious! I ended my meal with a rich cup of tiramisu. All in all, everything was perfect! The ambiance, service, and food was outstanding. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I've been big into wine bars recently, and Propaganda's vibes and decor are immaculate. The service is also great, perfect for a weeknight happy hour. We enjoyed the limoncello spritz, sausage pizza, margherita pizza, and burrata salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. read more

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Five stars all the way... I was super impressed with the propaganda wine bar. I went here for a birthday dinner with eight people, and we were treated so well. I can't rave enough about the service. We had a lovely table on the patio. It was perfect for an April night. First off the Italian cocktails and Italian wine list are top notch. I was thrilled to see that they were very, very true to their roots. Propaganda spritz is perfectly tart and sweet. And I loved the Nymphae wine. We started with the antipasto which was fabulous. Such a great selection of meat and cheese. Squash blossoms were delicate and nice and the burrata was divine. Additionally you won't go wrong with and of the pizzas. We tried the fungi, the margarita and boscaiola. All great. I cannot wait to go back to propaganda. What a wonderful gem in LA. read more

Great Wine Bar Excellent intimate and dim environment with beautiful music playing through the speakers. Waiters and quick, responsive, and polite. *Wine Selection is exclusively Italian Wines *Parking in the huge lot behind - 2 hours free with validation only. read more

nearby spot with an everyday happy hour, my dog was allowed, there's 2 hours of free parking and the cheese plate was nice read more

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Darling little place to grab a bite and a glass of wine. Claudio the owner will greet you warmly, and you will be at ease! The Happy Hour was really great- lots of fun "Italian tapas" to choose from. We also downed our share of Aperol Spritzes. Perfect for a summer evening! Propaganda offers pizzas and salads basically for main courses. The pizza was divine- Roman style, quality toppings. Did not try salads- this was a very carby evening- but they all sound delectable. We tried both desserts offered and LOVED the fried sweet dough AND the Tiramisu. I found it to be perfectly balanced, and not too sweet. I am looking forward to returning when I am in the Arts District again. read more

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Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Group of 10! Our server was good especially since we were a large party. Included the bill for reference on how much we ordered. The menu is family style so great for sharing. They also validate in the aliso garage for 2 hours. The garage does fill up fast since there's no tandem parking. The best pizza was the pinsa calabrese. This area is also super walkable to different bars, restaurants, salt & straw. Would come back! read more

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Delicious little wine bar. We were looking for a place to eat, and everything near us was closing soon. I was searching on Yelp & found this spot. So, we jumped on the freeway and headed on over after making a reservation. Everything was SO good. The cheese & meat option we chose was great. The little tuna snack was flavorful, and the potatoes were amazing! The pizza was also really good. I had one glass of wine and it was refreshing as well. Great little place with the perfect chill vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

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The vibes of this wine bar were fantastic - upscale and charming with jazz music playing in the background. We ordered a couple alcohol drinks (orange natural wines) and the non-alcoholic house spritz. Unfortunately, we were shocked by the service when we said we ordered the house spritz and not the propaganda spritz (which is clearly written on the menu). They accidentally gave us the alcoholic spritz instead of the non-alcoholic one, and when we noted the error, we weren't given an apology. We acknowledge that they eventually comped two out of our three drinks but were surprised by the push back of how we should've specified non-alcoholic when saying house spritz when that's what it had literally said on their non-alcoholic section of the menu (the alcoholic version name is Propaganda Spritz and *not* House Spritz). The feedback I'd give is that 1) if it's unclear, the menu names should be changed and 2) owning up to these kinds of errors as well. Our friend ended up throwing up the entire night due to her allergies. read more

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We visited on Christmas Eve and sat outside, where the waiter kindly turned on the heater for us. We came during happy hour and got 30% off a bottle of wine (I think it was 30%). The prices were reasonable, the food was amazing, and the service was excellent. Even though we were sitting outside, they frequently checked on us. The atmosphere was cute both inside and outside--perfect for a charming date night or a casual evening out for drinks. read more

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My fiancée and I were craving some good pizza and wine!! Couldn't choose a better place!! This is the best pizza ever!! Great service customer service!!! Highly highly recommend!! read more

We ordered the kale salad, Margherita and Formaggi & Funghi pizzas, along with a bottle of Etna Rosso wine. The food and wine were delicious, and we enjoyed a leisurely dinner, in a beautiful and comfortable setting. Service was excellent, would highly recommend! read more