Wednesday nights just became your new religion
North Indian Trail · Spokane · Italian
Reviewed April 10, 2026 · How we review
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Wingman Metrics
Walk into Clementi's and the dark wood and white tablecloths tell you exactly what kind of wine list you're getting: Napa-heavy, California-confident, built for steakhouse comfort. The 120-label book is a serious attempt for a family-owned Italian spot in Spokane — this isn't a one-page laminated afterthought. It signals a restaurant that genuinely cares, even if the pricing occasionally betrays that goodwill.
The list leans hard into Napa and Sonoma, with a respectable nod toward Willamette Valley Pinot Noir for the Oregon contingent — a smart call for a Pacific Northwest room. Marquee names like Cakebread and Stag's Leap anchor the list and give it credibility, though the heavy reliance on recognizable California labels means the adventurous drinker will hit a ceiling pretty fast. There's no real Italian wine depth to speak of, which is a strange blind spot for a restaurant cooking Veal Parmesan and Lobster Ravioli. That said, 120 labels in this market is genuinely impressive, and the $32 entry point keeps it accessible.
Twelve by-the-glass options is a solid count — enough to work through dinner without repeating yourself. The price band runs $9 to $18, which is reasonable for the Spokane market and the upscale setting. We'd push staff on what's rotating and what's been sitting open for three days, but the selection appears to cover whites, reds, and at least one credible mid-tier option in each.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — $32
At the low end of the bottle range, this is your Oregon lifeline in a California-dominated list — and Willamette Pinot is a natural partner for the pasta and lighter meat dishes on this menu. Don't sleep on it.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Most tables in a steakhouse are reaching for the Cab, which means this bottle gets ignored. That's a mistake. Oregon Pinot at Clementi's price point quietly outperforms its sticker, and it's the most food-versatile bottle on the list.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
At $110, you're paying double retail for a wine you can buy at your local shop for $55. It's a good Cab — Stag's Leap always delivers — but that 100% markup is a confidence tax, and your wallet will feel it.
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2021 + Lobster Ravioli
Cakebread Chard is big, buttery, and oak-forward — exactly what you want cutting through a rich lobster filling in cream sauce. It's an overpriced pour at $75, but if you're ordering the ravioli, this is the move.
Wednesday — Half-price bottles from the regular list after 5pm
The Bottom Line
Clementi's is a genuinely solid neighborhood anchor with a wine list that punches above its weight for Spokane — but show up on a Wednesday after 5pm when half-price bottles turn a steep list into a genuinely great deal. Full price on a Tuesday? Order carefully.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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