Reno's Mediterranean sleeper with serious wine cred
Mayberry Landing · Reno · Greek-ish Rotisserie · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 29, 2026
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Walking into a rotisserie spot in a Reno strip mall and finding 85 labels anchored in Greece and Italy is not what you expect — and that's exactly the point. The list reads like someone actually cared, with a regional focus that mirrors the food instead of just stocking whatever the rep was pushing that week. This is a wine program with a point of view.
The 85-label list leans hard into Greek and Italian producers, which makes sense given the menu's Mediterranean bent — and frankly, it's refreshing to see a restaurant commit to a thesis instead of hedging with a wall of California Cabs. The Greek selections in particular are a rarity in Reno, and the Italian side covers enough ground to keep things interesting without sprawling into chaos. The Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva 2018 shows some range beyond the core regions, and at $62 on the list against a $40 retail, the markup is honest. The top end reaches $180, which suggests there's some ambition here without going full expense-account territory.
Ten options by the glass is a solid count for a casual rotisserie concept, running $10–$16 — right in the range where you can order a second pour without doing math. The Ameztoi Rubentis Txakoli by the glass at $14 is a standout move: a lightly sparkling Basque rosé that almost nobody in Reno is pouring, and it's exactly what you want with crispy potatoes and roasted chicken. Rotation frequency isn't confirmed, but with a sommelier on staff, we'd expect the glass list to see some movement.
Bodegas Roda Rioja Reserva 2018 — $62
At roughly 55% over retail on a wine that retails for $40, this is one of the more honest markups you'll find on a Rioja Reserva at a sit-down restaurant. It's a serious bottle — structured, savory, built for food — and it won't make you wince when the check arrives.
Ameztoi Rubentis Txakoli
Most people skip past anything they can't pronounce, and Txakoli is a casualty of that instinct. This lightly effervescent Basque rosé is briny, low-alcohol, and cut with enough acidity to slice through anything coming off a rotisserie. The fact that it's on the glass list makes it even more of a gift.
Vignale di Cecilia Prosecco Brut
Prosecco is a fine drink, but it's also the path of least resistance on any Italian-leaning list. When there are Greek whites and Txakoli on the menu, defaulting to the Prosecco feels like a waste of the opportunity in front of you.
Ameztoi Rubentis Txakoli + Crispy Potatoes
The Txakoli's natural spritz and saline snap cut through the fat of fried potatoes better than almost anything else on this list. It's the kind of pairing that feels accidental but is clearly intentional — and it makes both the wine and the dish taste better.
Wednesday — Half-price on all bottles $100+ after 8pm
🎲 The Bottom Line
Claio is the kind of place that makes you reconsider writing off strip mall restaurants in mid-sized cities — the wine list is focused, fairly priced, and staffed by someone who clearly knows what they're doing. If you're in Reno on a Wednesday after 8pm, the half-price bottles over $100 are an actual reason to make a reservation.
Downtown / Casino Row · Reno · Upscale American Steakhouse
Ruth's Chris Reno is a reliable, well-run steakhouse wine program inside a casino resort — competent glassware, proper storage, and a sommelier who knows the list cold. Just don't come here looking for discovery; come here knowing exactly what you want and prepared to pay full freight for it.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Downtown · Reno · American small plates, tapas-style, steakhouse-influenced
Sierra St. Kitchen punches above its weight for downtown Reno — the list has real producers, genuine range, and a sommelier keeping it honest. Just know the markups are real, and steer toward the Old World and Pacific Northwest bottles where the value hides.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Reno · Italian – Tuscan & Coastal
Calafuria isn't trying to be a destination wine list — it's trying to be the right wine list for this restaurant, and it mostly succeeds. Send your friends here if they want something Italian that doesn't feel phoned in; just don't expect fireworks beyond the bottle.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Northwest Reno · Reno · Health-focused American café with organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo options
Great Full Gardens isn't a wine destination and it doesn't pretend to be — but for a health-focused café in Northwest Reno, the glass prices are honest and the pours are solid enough to enjoy alongside the food. Send a friend here for lunch, just don't tell them to order the Chardonnay.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Midtown · Reno · New American / Fine Dining
LuLou's wine list won't win any awards, but it won't ruin your dinner either — and in a city where restaurant wine programs often feel like an afterthought, that counts for something. Send a friend here for a solid meal with a bottle of Jordan; just don't expect to discover anything new.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown / Eldorado Resort Casino · Reno · Californian / Steakhouse
Roxy isn't a destination wine program — it's a competent casino steakhouse list with the right bottles for the room. Show up on a Wednesday, order the Jordan at half price, and you'll leave happy.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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