One of the best places I've eaten in a while! Got a bottle of Cab Sav which paired nicely with The Frank Underwood. Cheesecake with a beer reduction caramel sauce was on point! read more

Great place in Stockton for your Hard-to-Find Wines. This place is kinda hidden (behind the Marshall's plaza) though. I actually stumbled upon this place on a Thursday and realized that they have a wine-tasting every first Thursday of the month...wine tasting of new wines that you can't buy in the stores (mostly French and sometimes Italians). Quiet and peaceful atmosphere. read more

Great restaurant. Quaint euro bistro stylings. Great selection of mid priced wines. All food is made from scratch and many times with fresh vegetables and fruit from nearby farms and fresh herbs from the front planters. Special dinners on Friday nights only. Great coffees, teas, espressos made one at a time by a true master. Selection of cheeses and desserts too. Try some of the soups. They change daily and are truly a treat compared with the canned or microwaved offerings of other restaurants. My favorites: French Onion, Butternut Squash, Bean soup, Gaspacho. I love the Italian salad. It has a colorful medley of chopped bell peppers, olives and artichoke hearts with a nice vinaigrette. The quiches are really good. There is always a special of the day and a spinach quiche to choose from. There is a really great Turkey sandwich with a cranberry dressing, and the Ham and cheese croissant is very good too. Also if you need some wine advice for a dinner you are serving or to go with the meal that you ordered, the owners experience and suggestions are in my opinion, second to none. And lastly, the restaurant, bathrooms and floors are always very clean! They take a lot of pride in a clean establishment. Truly one of Stockton's best little secret spots. read more

Another one of my secret spots for the classy. Mostly seniors and wine connoisseurs frequent this place. Small menu with small plates. Perfect for wine drinking in a quite atmosphere. Dinner is only served Friday nights with a reservation and the menu changes every week. The owner is the same owner it has had for years. Stop by and check it out. read more

Their lunch boards (made of any combination of three meats or cheeses) are a great deal. You can try lots of different cheeses or meats, and it comes with all of the following yumminess: bread, apple slices, and grapes. My only complaint about the cheese board is the bread. The crust is too soft and the inside is too yielding. They should invest in really good, crusty, fresh baked bread to make the cheese flavors pop. They are more than happy to package this up for you to go. They have a wall of wines, as well as a counter of sparkling drinks (pellegrino, orangina, etc) and chocolates. I asked for an easy to drink bottle of white for a bridal suite, and the recommendation was spot on. You can find local wines in addition to Napa Valley and French labels. read more

This is a small gem hidden away. Larry the owner has amazing taste for good wine and cheese. His selection is not huge, but it doesn't need to be. Each item he carries is perfect. Aside from his wine, they also serve sandwiches. Artisan through and through, you will be hard pressed to find better quality anywhere. read more

I have to agree with Kaycee's review for this place in some ways. It definitely is a bit odd of an environment. I used to come here by myself to eat a simple sandwich and try some different wines. But, I never really felt all that welcome and like Kaycee said most of the repeat customers are older, retired women. It's sort of an oddity for Stockton and you kind of feel like you're in an alternate reality. I always enjoyed the food and that's why I'm providing an extra star for this review. I miss how basic their sandwiches are and there is something very homey about it. If I went back today, I'd probably only go for nostalgia. I'd say it's worth at least one try though! read more

When I went in here the other day everyone just stared at me and when I asked them what they had to offer they were super unwelcoming. It was a bunch of old ladies with their lips puckered in disapproval. Poorest customer service! read more

Little gem in Stockton. Great find on groupon. Quiet and intimate ambience, classy decor. Food was delicately prepared, in a typical european style. Prices are reasonable, and combined with groupon, it's a great deal for us. Highly recommended! read more

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Cute little place. Not traditional wine tastings so call before you go. Food is lunch only. Great pastries (raspberry almond delicious). Tons of wine for purchase. read more

Great little restaurant with a very peaceful and calming atmosphere. The quiche's are excellent and the side salads are very fresh and refreshing! The small plates are actually just right. Reasonable prices. One of my favorite places. read more

Absolute nirvana. Warning, addictive! My dependency for three decades. Forget the soup nazi, this is the blue ribbon soup purveyor. Ultimate chocolate mousse tort on the planet. Swiss style and euro wines. Salads are superior. Raclette is awesome. Cheese trays are incredible. Great owner, excellent atmosphere, very relaxing and fantastic escape. Unbeatable, even the coffee and water are a work of art. Life is good as long as I can go weekly. read more

O.M.G!!! A place that's actually civilized with a real sense of peacefulness... a Parisian getaway with a side of tasty vino and mouthwatering cheese, fresh crisp salad and soul- warming homemade soups!!!?!!?! IN STOCKTON? Yes it's possible ppl! I'm not on crack! It's quaint, delicious, ooober relaxing, and quite simply what Stockon NEEDS! read more

Excellent euro bistro. A hidden gem in Stockton. I had the onion soup and spinach quiche and both were delicious. The quiche was light, fluffy and not greasy at all. Hands down, the best quiche I've had. My partner had the day's special which was scallops over spinach and couscous. It was also very good. Larry, the owner, is the consummate host. He was welcoming and knowledgeable and made excellent food and wine recommendations. The vibe is very relaxed, aided by the extensive selection of wines. We topped off a wonderful meal with a slice of limoncello cake which was divine. I'll definitely come back soon. read more

Love Larry. He has such a great old fashioned spirit of wine tasting and drinking a Good cup of coffee! Will visit again!!

Very friendly ( owner, Larry and waitress with one cook) reasonably priced, tastey lunch menu. a huge selection of fine wines. Some that are not available any where in this area, I was recomended a wine -for a gift- and the recipient was elated! Larry is VERY knowledgeable in wine products. I trust his advice with highest regards. read more

This little bistro/wine store is one of the best kept secrets in Stockton. Larry the owner is the quintessential host that will wait on you, make you feel at home, and give you every detail about the wine you would like to order, taste, or take home! Very unpretentious...which is good for me because I love wine but not so much wine snobs. Last night we were fortunate enough enjoy one of Larry's Friday night dinners with a wine flight. Dinner included a sampling of three delightful entrees; organic chicken breast, sea scallops, and a smokey andouille sausage all served on a bed of creamy polenta with a dolup of ratatouille vegetables on the side. We both cleaned our plates. I sampled some whites from Lodi & Italy and a Zin from Lodi and when I wasn't crazy about my white choices I described to Larry my favorite Chardonnay. He brought out a taste from a winery that I can't even remember the name of, it was new to me. Going to have to stop by next time I'm in the neighborhood. It was perfect blend of fruity for me. read more

I've been eating regularly here for decades; there is a very loyal customer base. The daily lunches, Friday night dinners, deserts, cheese selections and eclectic wine selection are all excellent. A cozy, charming restaurant with a very knowledgeable owner, Larry Johansen. read more

Great service, great food, and very knowledgeable about food and wine pairings. We went there for lunch. Speak to Larry to get the best feedback on wines. Definitely has an eclectic mix of wines. They have wine tastings on the first Thursday of most months. Has your common varietals and blends of wines and also some rare varietals or regions I have either never heard of or rarely tried before. Definitely worth the experience to broaden your palate. read more

We have been to Wine Wizards before years ago and left unimpressed but we saw a Groupon for the place and decided to give it another shot for lunch. It hasn't changed a bit. We had the ham and cheddar sandwich and the turkey and cream cheese wrap which were both good but this place has such a boring atmosphere and no energy to it that it distracts from the food. It really needs some jazz or classical music playing to make it feel more alive in there instead of the library feel. The outside tables look like they came from a school cafeteria with ugly baby blue trim. I am sure they are struggling and lunch does not seem to be their priority but some inexpensive changes could be made to brighten up the place. We are not wine nuts but it does seem this place has an extensive wine list and is probably more popular on Friday nights. The cappuccino was excellent but that was the most memorable part of the lunch. The service was basic with no real attentiveness and they only had two other tables. Won't be back which is sad because Stockton needs good independent restaurants as we have too many big chains out here. read more

absolutely am in love with this place. this is the top 5 of places that me and my boyfriend visit. we're here, at least once every two weeks. there is no place like this in the valley- or not that i've ever been to or know. we usually stick to their cheese boards and raclettes. awesome selection of wines too- during the holidays and special occasions, we always stop here first! read more

I really like Wine Wizards for the food, service and the quiet atmosphere. It's easy to carry on a conversation and there never seems to be a rush to push you out the door. If you want to get going, great. If you want to sit and chat, great. The people are very friendly and helpful and the food and wine are great. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Stockton. We go there for lunch at least once a week and usually for dinner Friday nights. The menu is consistent and diverse enough for most tastes. My personal lunch favorites are the French onion soup and the lox and bagel. All of their soups are particularly excellent. The owner and staff are always cordial and helpful; the service is always prompt. I believe the menu is unique in its offerings. A great variety of local and imported wines is available by the glass and by the bottle. The ambiance is the best in Stockton in my opinion; the background music is either classical or traditional/modern jazz, all selected by the owner (no piped-in restaurant feed). Four tables outside provide a view of the artificial lake of the neighborhood. At this time of year (May) there are Canada goose goslings and mallard ducklings providing amusement around the lake. The prices are quite reasonable; the prix fixe Friday dinners usually cost us about $100 for 2, including the addition of wine, coffee, desert, and tip. The crowd it draws is always polite, and most use their "indoor voices." Reservations required for Friday dinner. Wine tastings on last Thursdays, usually imported wines you wouldn't encounter otherwise; always interesting selection. If you want to get sloshed and rowdy on Friday night, please go elsewhere! read more