Wednesday Wins, But the List Plays It Safe
Cielo Vista · El Paso · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 22, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Bravo! Italian Kitchen’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Bravo! is exactly what you'd expect from a polished chain Italian spot in a shopping center — familiar names, approachable prices, and zero surprises. It's not trying to impress anyone who shops at wine stores, but it's also not trying to embarrass anyone either. Think of it as the wine equivalent of a well-ironed button-down: totally fine, not memorable.
120 labels sounds like a lot until you realize it's mostly California stalwarts with a light Italian dusting for thematic credibility. Meiomi, La Crema, Robert Mondavi — these are grocery store endcap regulars, not list-builders with a point of view. The Italian representation is surface-level at best, which is a missed opportunity for a restaurant that puts 'Italian' in its name. If you're hunting for a Barolo or a nerdy Sicilian white, keep hunting.
Twelve by-the-glass options in the $9–$15 range gives you something to work with, and the spread covers the basics — a Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir, likely a Cab and a Pinot Grigio for the crowd. The pours aren't exciting, but they're consistent, and on a Wednesday that $38 bottle becomes something worth actually ordering. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority here.
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 — $65
At 62.5% above retail, it's still the least egregious markup on the list — and on a Wednesday at half price, you're drinking a recognizable Napa Cab for around $32. That's a genuine deal for a restaurant bottle, and it holds its own against the Veal Parmesan.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022
Most people pass on the Chardonnay at an Italian joint out of reflex, but La Crema's Sonoma Coast bottling is the kind of restrained, acid-driven white that actually works well with pasta in cream sauce. It's overpriced at $38, but if you catch it on a Wednesday, it punches above its half-price weight.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022
At full price, a 90% markup on a $20 retail bottle is hard to justify — that's the steepest markup on the list. If it's not Wednesday, skip it and grab a glass pour instead.
Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 + Veal Parmesan
The Cab's dark fruit and mild tannin structure hold up against the richness of the veal and the acidity of the tomato sauce without steamrolling either. It's not a revolutionary pairing, but it's a reliable one — which is basically the restaurant's whole brand.
Wednesday — Half-price bottles of wine all day Wednesday
The Bottom Line
Bravo! isn't a wine destination, but Wednesday half-price bottles make it a genuinely decent place to drink a recognizable bottle without wincing too hard at the check. Come for the pasta, plan around the Wednesday deal, and don't expect the staff to geek out with you.
Downtown · El Paso · French / European
Pot Au Feu is the kind of place that takes its food seriously and gives the wine list a passing grade — not an A, but enough to hold up its end of the evening. If you're eating French in El Paso, you could do a lot worse; just order smart and don't default to the Jadot.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Westside / Northwest (The Canyons at Cimarron) · El Paso · Steakhouse
Oak & Antler isn't reinventing the steakhouse wine list, but the Wednesday half-price promotion turns a merely adequate program into a legitimately smart evening out. Come on a Wednesday, order the Jordan, eat a ribeye, and don't overthink it.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Downtown · El Paso · Fine Dining
Cafe Central is running a world-class wine program in a city that most wine people wouldn't put on their radar — and the pricing is fair enough that you can actually drink at the level this list deserves. If you're passing through El Paso, this is a genuine destination worth building a trip around.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · El Paso · American
Anson11 is a reliable destination for a well-executed California wine experience in a city where that kind of list isn't guaranteed — just don't expect to be surprised. Send your Caymus-loving friends here without hesitation; send your adventurous wine nerd somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
El Paso · El Paso · Regional, Southwestern American
Mesa Street Grill isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it delivers a competent, fairly priced California list that holds up to the food without embarrassing anyone. Send a friend here for a solid dinner — just don't expect to be surprised.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
East El Paso · El Paso · Seafood, Steakhouse
Landry's wine list does exactly what a mid-tier chain seafood house needs it to do — keeps the table happy without embarrassing anyone. Just don't show up expecting inspiration; show up expecting a cold glass of Vermentino and a solid piece of fish.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Brookhaven Town Center · Brookhaven · Italian
Mirko Pasta isn't a wine destination, but it's a solid neighborhood Italian that doesn't embarrass itself on the wine front — and Wednesday Wine Night gives you a real reason to show up mid-week. If you're after a glass of Montepulciano with your burrata at a fair price, this delivers. Just don't expect to geek out over the list.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
Vinings · Vinings · Italian
Crispina's wine list is doing more than it needs to for a Vinings pizza-and-pasta spot — the Italian white selection alone puts it ahead of most neighbors, and 23 by-the-glass options means you're never stuck ordering a bottle you don't want. Markup is fair across the board, and the $9–$13 glass range makes it easy to drink well without overthinking it. Send a friend here; just steer them toward the Falanghina.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Smyrna · Italian
Mezza Luna reads like a genuinely warm neighborhood Italian restaurant where the wine list exists to support a good dinner rather than headline it. We don't have enough menu detail to point you to specific bottles, but the Southern Italian regional focus is a promising sign that someone gave it more than five minutes of thought. Go for the lasagna and the atmosphere — and ask your server what they're excited about on the wine list. If they have an answer, you're in decent hands.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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