We've always loved Giant Oak Winery -- especially their Cab Franc, which has been a favorite of…read moreours for years -- so when they opened a restaurant, we could NOT wait to try it. And wow... absolutely delicious! We happily grabbed a bottle of their Cab Franc to enjoy with dinner and it paired perfectly with everything. We started with the ricotta toast: homemade ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic oil. Absolutely delicious. I honestly never even knew homemade ricotta could taste THAT good! For dinner, I got the salmon special with a white wine sauce over a bed of chickpea ragù, and I seriously could not stop eating it. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was INSANE -- rich, fresh, creamy, and you could immediately tell the Alfredo sauce was homemade and made fresh to order... definitely not from a jar. Soooo good! One of the best parts was the chef personally making rounds to check on guests and get feedback. Every table seemed to have nothing but positive things to say. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing experience. We already can't wait to go back. Make this a must-try ASAP!

My wife and I stopped in our way to another destination. The staff was great, the wine was…read moredelicious, and the knowledge base on the wines was amazing. Giant Oak exceeded our expectations and made for a fun field afternoon in PA. Lou Siyufy is a wine and moonshine wizard! Come see the show! You've gotta try the moonshine smoothies!!!

This place is so beautiful. I would love to go back to the live events or spa to get the full…read moreeffect. They cannot stress enough how much they do not want outside beverages. John was very friendly and most of the wines were very good. On the higher end for a winery in Pittsburgh but I believe theyre mostly Californian wines. Great Cabernet Sauvignon.

Absolutely gorgeous venue. First timers who went last night with family to enjoy no bad juju, who…read moreplayed at the winery. The Vinoski Cabernet Sauvignon was quite delicious, nothing like the majority of wines served in Pennsylvania wineries with the notable exception of BellaTerra, which we also enjoy quite a lot. Vinoski has a beautiful patio and balcony for entertainment, you can reserve tables on the patio and outside food is welcome. We ended up purchasing four bottles of the Cabernet, two to take with us. The photos give a brief idea of the size of the crowd, but the hill sides were both packed. The music was outstanding, and the atmosphere perfect for a summer evening. This place is the exact opposite of narcissi, and that we felt very welcome. Highly recommend

I flew in a couple days early for work and came across this place just by searching Apple Maps so I…read moredecided to check it out. I really enjoyed the food, wine, music and atmosphere. The staff was super friendly to this solo traveler!

Bella Terra Vineyards is a winery, restaurant, and event venue in the small town of Hunker in…read moreWestmoreland County. It sells a variety of dry and sweet wines (e.g., red, white, rose, sparkling, and cider), cocktails, mocktails, and beers. Some vineyards are on the grounds as are many barrels and bottles of wines. The restaurant has both indoor seating and seasonal outdoor seating in lakeside cabanas and winter igloos. It is open for brunch/lunch and dinner. It is a nice setting for daily dining as well as special events such as weddings, bridal and baby showers, and private parties. Furthermore, the website lists activities such as bingo, painting and candle-making classes, live music with dancing, and more. For my husband and me, I made a reservation for lunch in an igloo. Our igloo was large enough to fit eight people and cost $50 plus foods and drinks. A larger "party dome" fits up to 14 people and has a fee of $75. The temperatures outside were very cold, but our igloo was kept warm by an electric fireplace and a zippered door. Throughout our meal, our waitress provided timely and friendly service. The Bistro menu listed shareables (e.g., pretzel sticks and charcuterie board), several smash burgers, several flatbreads, mains (e.g., fish and chips, cajun chicken pasta, and quinoa bowl), several salads, several handhelds (e.g., turkey melt, veggie wrap, and Italian panini), many sides, and a couple of desserts. Prices were moderate. (The menus for Sunday Brunch and a group Gathering differ.) The waitress first brought our Sweet Wine-Cookie Flight (4.5 stars), which consisted of the following pairs: Diamond Reo with Brown Sugar Pop Tart, Sweet Finley with Chocolate Salted Caramel, Riesling with Cookies and Cream, and Rose Cider with Strawberry Crunch. The wine glasses came in a wooden box, which was slightly too small, so I needed several minutes of time to carefully pull each wine glass out of the box. I, however, did enjoy the sweet flavors of the wines and cookies. Next our waitress brought out our shareable and two mains. The Hummus Plate (4.5 stars) consisted of fresh and tasty hummus, feta, olives, top seedz crackers, tomatoes, cucumbers, green and red peppers, carrots, celery, and tzatziki. My main course was Crab Cakes (4 stars) with a substituted side of salad. Two crab cakes were a decent size of 4 ounces each, but I would have preferred more crab meat. I liked the garlic aioli. My husband's main course was the Cali Burger (4 stars) with a side of fries. In a brioche bun, a beef patty was topped with fontina cheese, applewood-smoked bacon (which he would prefer be crispier), avocado, avocado ranch, lettuce, and pickles (which he commented were nicely crunchy and sweet-sour) (no tomato at his request). The total price for the flight, shareable, two mains, and a soda was $98 plus sales tax and tip (plus the earlier $50 fee for the igloo).

Nice winery, they had entertainment on their beautiful outdoor patio. The cutest kids selling water…read more& lemonade the day we were there. Everyone was so nice and the wines were very good.

A completely unexpected find in the farmlands of Western Pennsylvania. Took a scenic ride to…read more"stretch my legs" and found this little hidden gem by accident. Figured, "what the heck, I like wine!" What I found was a totally unexpected and wonderful experience. Most smaller mom 'n pop wineries are just not that good. Especially those outside the normally expected areas like Napa, Russian River Valley, etc. The ambiance is both country and modern at the same time. Meaning clean lol. The decor and welcoming smile scream "welcome home" and at the same time subtly describe a very modern wine experience. Apparently they get their grapes from California then make wine here. And it shows. This is the first Pinot Noir I've had outside Oregon that was actually good! The Montepulciano was very good too! I will admit I only tried one sampling of each of the reds and over half were great. Which is saying something. Also nice was the simple yet tasty charcuterie service. The presentation was simple yet appropriate. Sitting outside, enjoying the Sun and countryside just made the experience a visit to remember. If you ever want to try a local winery, sit at a relaxed venue, be served with a smile, and leave with a coups of fantastic bottles of wine, definitely make your way here. And apparently if you come on Sunday, you'll enjoy some live music to boot!

Wine is delicious, entertainment always good, food trucks are generally valways good lots going on…read moreat the vineyard on Wednesday Friday Saturday and Sunday. Everyone really attentive.

So we had my High School Reunion here, and it was a fantastic venue. Nestled in western P.A., the…read moreviews were spectacular, and the grounds had plenty of room to accommodate our large group. Thistlewaite had a great staff on deck, and they were easy going and friendly. I also liked the fact that there wasn't any high pressure wine sales going on; they were very cool about the whole affair. As for the wine, I was mainly drinking beer from our group's private stash, but a number of group's members had some and said that it was very good. All things considered, I'd gladly attend another event here any day.

We stopped in on Saturday during the "Taste of the Galleria" event. We tried some wine samples,…read moreand I thought they were very good. I really like how the space is decorated, and it feels real comfy with lots of picnic tables for seating, and really cool artwork on the walls (which are for sale). Would like to come back again some day, buy a bottle or two, and hang out ... Cheers!!

We had a private wine tasting experience with Borelli and we're so impressed by absolutely…read moreeverything. We are locals and felt like we were doing an experience on vacation. The wines are on a different level, completely blowing other PA made wines out of the water. The Sangiovese was our favorite, but we also very much enjoyed the Rosè, Cabernet, Red Blend, and Sauvignon Blanc. This would be a great venue for a small intimate wedding or a dinner club. The food was all incredible. We had dandelion salad with house vinaigrette, breaded artichokes with lemon, pasta aiolio, and beef oso bucco. 5 star ambiance as well. All around 5 star experience!

Great atmosphere and location to relax and unwind while enjoying great music and wine with friends…read moreand family. The staff is absolutely amazing! I love the variety of their drinks, from moctails to beer to wine and in-between, ALL FROM PA!! There is something for everyone to enjoy! Definitely a place I will be returning to frequently!!

What a fun place! I had been to the mall and plaza locations of this winery, but not the main…read morelocation. I had no real idea what to expect in terms of the building, but I was familiar with their wines. There is a sign for the winery at the end of the road and you enter up a long driveway (with several signs warning about not bringing in outside food and drink). I had no idea that their grounds were as massive as they were! There was even a sign for a walking trail. I visited on a Monday in the winter, so I wasn't able to take advantage of their beautiful grounds, but after a great visit, I definitely want to come back in warmer weather and come for one of their events (or even just to enjoy some wine outdoors). They have a nice variety of wines. Many sweet, dry and fruit wines. They also have cocktails and other drinks. I like that more of the specialty establishments are starting to have extended offerings because it makes visiting more accessible to people who might not like wine or beer but still want to enjoy the company of someone who does or a specific event. I went in set on getting a wine slushie (they rotate their flavors, but every one I've tried has been delicious). They allow you to sample basically anything from their menu and you can order wine by the glass, bottle or as tasting flights. When I was there, they were still offering their Valentine's pairing which included four generous pours of red wines each paired with a gourmet chocolate. I really enjoyed the experience and everything was tasty. The service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I asked questions about the wines, where the grapes are grown, how they come up with new blends and about events and they answered all of them. Overall, an amazing experience and a place I'll definitely be back to.

I'm so glad we stopped here! Chester and Trish were amazing hosts and we had a delightful time…read moretasting through their ciders. These aren't your standard hard ciders - they're not carbonated, more wine-like. And that's not a bad thing! We tasted their regular 8 ciders plus a seasonal offering. There were some we loved and we bought a couple of bottles of those! We were able to chat with Chester and Trish about their operation and wish them nothing but the best! This is a beautiful little spot in the rural area of Garrett county and there are cows and fields right across the street - this is a place you don't want to miss!

Absolutely magical - WOW factor and a half!…read more Tucked away from the hustle and bustle this gorgeous farm-scape is the perfect getaway to enjoy delicious ciders and scenery. The beautiful details take this experience to the next level and the owners are some of the kindest people you'll meet! Can't wait to return and recommend! Thank you Trish and Chester for a phenomenal experience!