Wine Wednesday saves this chain from itself
West Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor · Upscale-casual Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed July 4, 2026
Wingman Metrics
This is a chain, and the wine list doesn't pretend otherwise. What you get is a tidy, corporate-curated selection that leans into Italian house pours and California crowd-pleasers — nothing that's going to surprise you, but nothing that's going to embarrass you either. The real headline here is Wine Wednesday, and we'll get to that.
The list splits its time between Italian staples (Sartori Family Reserve Pinot Noir from the Veneto, Caposaldo Moscato from Lombardy) and California workhorses (Sketchbook Pinot Noir from Mendocino, Wente Vineyards Riverbank Riesling from Monterey). There's a nod to Provence with the Le Charmel Rosé, and the occasional Caymus wine dinner suggests someone at corporate has ambitions beyond the Tuesday night pasta rush. Gaps are real though — no Barolo, no Brunello, no Sangiovese to speak of on the regular list, which feels like a miss for a restaurant waving the Italian flag this hard. It's a safe, accessible list that will keep most tables happy without inspiring anyone.
The by-the-glass program covers the basics well: Caposaldo Moscato for the sweet tooth, Wente Riverbank Riesling for something a little more interesting, Le Charmel Rosé for the table that can't decide, and a nameless Pinot Grigio doing the heavy lifting for the Italian-leaning crowd. On a normal night, it's fine. On a Wednesday, those same pours drop to $7 a glass at the bar and outdoor terrace, which upgrades the whole calculus considerably.
Le Charmel Rosé, Côtes de Provence — $7
On Wine Wednesday, a solid Provençal rosé at $7 a glass is genuinely hard to argue with. It's the kind of pour that belongs on a patio and costs twice this almost everywhere else in Ann Arbor.
Wente Vineyards Riverbank Riesling, Monterey
Nobody at a casual Italian chain orders Riesling, which is exactly why you should. Wente's been farming Monterey for decades and this is a dry-leaning, food-friendly pour that cuts through cream sauces better than the Pinot Grigio the table next to you just ordered on autopilot.
Cinzano Prosecco NV
At $32 a bottle — nearly three times its retail price — the Cinzano is the one place the markup math goes sideways. Grab the Mionetto split instead if you want bubbles, or save it for a special occasion somewhere that actually cellar-temperatures their sparkling wine.
Sketchbook Pinot Noir, Mendocino + Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parm wants something with enough acidity to cut the tomato sauce and enough body to not disappear behind the cheese. The Sketchbook Mendocino Pinot fits that brief without overwhelming the dish — it's not a heavy red, which is the right call here.
Wednesday — $7 Wine Wednesday — all wines by the glass are $7 at the bar and outdoor terrace at participating locations.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Bravo! is a chain doing chain things with its wine list — predictable, approachable, and not particularly exciting. But the markup is fairer than most chains, the by-the-glass range is functional, and if you show up on a Wednesday, $7 Provençal rosé on the patio is a genuinely good time.
Downtown / Campus · Ann Arbor · New American / Hotel Restaurant
Eve is a dependable, well-kept hotel wine list that earns its place as Ann Arbor's go-to for faculty dinners and anniversary meals — just don't come expecting to be surprised. Order the Merry Edwards, skip the Stag's Leap markup, and let someone else handle the tab.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Ann Arbor · American Gastropub
The Ravens Club isn't a wine destination — it's a late-night Ann Arbor institution that happens to have a functional wine list. Show up on a Wednesday, order the Gruet for $6, and let the spirits program do its real job.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Downtown · Ann Arbor · Japanese-inspired ramen, noodle dishes, and izakaya-style small plates
Slurping Turtle is a genuinely fun spot to eat, and the ramen deserves your full attention — but the wine list is on cruise control and nobody seems to mind. Stick to a glass of Riesling or grab a beer, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that reciprocates it.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
South Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor · Sushi / Japanese
Nagomi is the rare sushi spot that made an actual choice with its wine program instead of just phoning it in with grocery store staples — a focused BC lineup at fair prices is exactly the kind of unexpected that earns a second look. If you're curious about Canadian wine and want a low-stakes way to explore it, this is your spot.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Ann Arbor · Korean BBQ
Tomukun is a great place to eat Korean BBQ and drink soju with friends — the wine list is just not the reason to come here. Order the Riesling if you must, or do yourself a favor and let the soju do the work.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown · Ann Arbor · Asian noodle bar featuring Korean, Japanese, and other East Asian dishes
Come to Tomukun for the ramen — come for the bibimbap — just don't come for the wine list. Order a beer, or lean into the plum wine and have some fun with it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
One wine list review, one adventure pick, one quick tip, and a personal note. Every week. Under 500 words.