650 Bottles Deep in Southwest Florida
Bonita Springs · Fort Myers · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 6, 2026
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Wingman Metrics
Six hundred and fifty labels at an Italian restaurant in Bonita Springs is not what you expect when you pull into a strip mall on Tamiami Trail. The list signals immediately that someone here takes wine seriously — there's a sommelier on staff and a rotating wine dinner program that brings in producers like Tenuta di Biserno. This isn't a pasta joint that threw a few Pinot Grigios on a laminated card.
The list leans into its Italian identity with solid representation from Chianti Classico and Sicily — the Fassini Chianti Classico and an Etna Rosso from the slopes of Sicily both show up, which tells you the buyer has range beyond the Tuscany greatest-hits package. California gets its own real estate too, with bottles like My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet and Jennesse Reserve holding down the New World side at prices that don't feel punitive. The wine dinner program is where the list really flexes — Tenuta di Biserno as a featured winery is a genuine pull, not a tourist trap booking. The one gap: we'd love to see more transparency on the full list depth beyond what's surfaced on the website.
Happy hour from 4 to 5:30 p.m. includes half-off wines by the glass, which is a legitimate reason to show up early and work through the pours before dinner. The exact by-the-glass count isn't published prominently, but with 650 bottles in the cellar and a sommelier steering the ship, the pours should reflect the range of the full list. One unverified review mentions half-off bottles up to $150 during happy hour — if that's real, it's one of the better deals on the Gulf Coast.
Jennesse Reserve California 2017 — $70
A 2017 California reserve at $70 is a fair ask, and hitting it during the 4-5:30 p.m. happy hour at half-off by the glass makes this one of the smarter pours in the room.
Etna Rosso Sicily
Nerello Mascalese from the volcanic soils of Etna is still flying under the radar for most diners here, which means the table next to you is probably ordering another Cab while you're drinking something genuinely interesting.
My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon California 2019
It's a fine wine, but at $75 it's the safe, recognizable pick that half the dining room will order on autopilot. With an Etna Rosso and a Chianti Classico on the same list, there's no reason to default to a California Cab you could find at any mid-tier steakhouse.
Fassini Chianti Classico Italy + Pasta with Sunday gravy or braised meat
Sangiovese and slow-cooked tomato-based Italian red sauces is one of the least broken things in food and wine — the acidity cuts through the fat, the earthiness echoes the meat, and suddenly you understand why Tuscany exists.
Daily — Half-off wines by the glass during happy hour, 4–5:30 p.m. daily. One source suggests half-off bottles up to $150 may also apply, but this is unverified — call ahead to confirm.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Angelina's is punching well above its zip code with a 650-bottle list, a working sommelier, and a wine dinner program that brings in serious producers. If you're eating Italian on the Gulf Coast and care about what's in your glass, this is the move.
Downtown River District · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Blu Sushi Downtown isn't a wine destination, but it's a perfectly functional place to have a decent glass while eating good rolls in a fun room. Send your friend here for a night out — just tell them to skip the Rombauer.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Japanese, Sushi
Mori Sushi & Grill isn't the place you go for a wine adventure, but the list is priced fairly and the Sauvignon Blancs do real work alongside the food. Grab a glass of Nobilo, order the sashimi, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers · Italian-American, family-style
Two Meatballs isn't a wine destination, but the Italian backbone of the list is honest and the pricing is fair enough that you won't feel robbed. Order the Barbera, get the baked ziti, and let the chaos of the dining room do the rest.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Fort Myers / US-41 · Fort Myers · Wine Bar, New American
Non Chalance has all the right intentions — a chill wine bar vibe with small plates in a neighborhood that needed it — but the list leans hard on low-cost, high-markup retail staples that don't hold up under scrutiny. Come for the atmosphere, but go easy on the bottle orders.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Rooftop Bar / Tapas & Small Plates
Beacon Social Drinkery is a genuinely fun place to watch the sun go down — just don't come here expecting the wine list to match the altitude. Order a cocktail, enjoy the view, and if you must have wine, the Crios Rosé is your move.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Fort Myers River District · Fort Myers · Upscale Contemporary Seafood and American
The Silver King won't blow your mind, but it won't embarrass you either — and for a hotel restaurant in Fort Myers, that's a genuine win. Take the Leflaive, skip the Rombauer, and enjoy the river view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
West Sedona · Sedona · Italian
Bella Vita isn't a destination wine list, but it's a respectable one — fairly priced, Italian-forward, with enough smart choices to reward the curious diner. If you're in Sedona and want honest Italian food with a glass of Chianti Classico that won't cost you a red rock tour, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Kenwood · Sonoma · Italian
Stella is doing more with 31 bottles than most restaurants do with 100 — the picks are local, specific, and occasionally genuinely exciting. The markups are real and the list has blind spots, but if you're eating in Kenwood wine country and want something worth thinking about in your glass, this earns a seat at the table.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Midtown / Highway 50 · South Lake Tahoe · Italian
Izabella is a dependable wine play for a mountain-town Italian dinner — the glass selection is genuinely broad and the marquee bottles are there if you want them, but the markups are Tahoe-elevated and the list doesn't take many risks. Send your friends here for a solid Cab and a good meal, not a wine discovery.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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