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Empire Slice House - Film Row

Pizza-first, but the wine earns its seat

Film Row Β· Oklahoma City Β· Pizza Β· Visit Website β†—

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Reviewed March 31, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietyCrowd Pleasers
MarkupSteal
GlasswareBasic Stemmed
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsSet & Forget
Storage & TempAcceptable

First Impression

Walking into Empire Slice House, you're not thinking about wine β€” you're thinking about that pepperoni slice and which of the seventeen taps to pull from. But the wine list is right there on the menu, short and unpretentious, priced like they actually want you to order it.

Selection Deep Dive

This is not a deep list β€” it's California and Argentina with a short bench, and nobody's pretending otherwise. You've got Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir, Chop Shop Cab, Angeline Sauvignon Blanc, Ballard Lane Chardonnay, and King Malbec doing the heavy lifting. No old-world surprises, no skin-contact wild cards, just dependable crowd-pleasers that show up to the party and don't cause problems. The Piu Gioia Pinot Grigio rounds out the white side without doing anything particularly interesting. The gaps are obvious β€” no sparkling, no rosΓ©, nothing from Europe β€” but for a counter-service pizza spot in Film Row, it's a list that knows what it is.

By the Glass

Nine-plus options by the glass at $7–$9 is genuinely good for OKC's casual dining scene, and at those prices you're basically paying restaurant-bar rates for something better than house plonk. The rotation doesn't appear to change much, so don't expect seasonal surprises, but the core lineup stays solid and approachable.

πŸ’°Best Value

Folly of the Beast Pinot Noir β€” $9/glass

Folly of the Beast is a recognizable Central Coast producer that typically retails around $15–$18 a bottle. Getting it by the glass at $9 at a pizza counter is the kind of math we like.

πŸ’ŽHidden Gem

King Malbec

Most people at a pizza spot reach for the Cab without thinking. The Argentinian Malbec is the smarter play β€” richer fruit, softer tannins, and it actually works better with tomato-heavy slices than the Chop Shop Cab.

β›”Skip This

Ballard Lane Chardonnay

Nothing wrong with Ballard Lane exactly, but at a pizza joint a Chardonnay is an odd fit, and this one doesn't give you anything that makes it worth choosing over the Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio if you're going white.

🍽️Perfect Pairing

King Malbec + New York-style pepperoni slice

The Malbec's dark fruit and medium tannins cut through the fat from the pepperoni and echo the sweetness in the tomato sauce without fighting it. It's the best argument for not just defaulting to beer here.

🎲 The Bottom Line

Empire Slice House isn't a wine destination β€” it's a pizza destination with a wine list that punches well above its weight for the price. Send a friend here if they want a great slice and a decent glass for under $10 total; just don't send them expecting a cellar.

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