Italian Steakhouse Wine Done Surprisingly Right
· Fayetteville · Italian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 10, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Enzo’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
Wingman Metrics
Twenty-three labels isn't a lot, but Enzo earns points for making every slot count — you'll find Sancerre, a Super Tuscan, and a Flowers Chardonnay on the same list as a non-alcoholic sparkling option, which tells you someone at least thought about this. For Fayetteville, Georgia, this is legitimately above average. The range runs from crowd-friendly Prosecco at $14/glass all the way to $23/glass for the Flowers, and the spread feels intentional.
The Italian identity is front and center: Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti, Villa Sparina Barbera, Nino Negri Nebbiolo, and the Brancaia Tre Super Tuscan anchor the red side with real credibility. Whites lean international — a Villa Sparina Gavi, Bertani Velante Pinot Grigio, and an Yllera Verdejo from Rueda give the list some geographical range without going off the rails. The Chehalem Pinot Noir and San Leonardo Cabernet Sauvignon are the New World additions that keep the steak crowd happy. Gaps exist — no Barolo, no Brunello, no aged bottles — but for a compact list at an Italian steakhouse, the picks are coherent rather than random.
The entire list of 23 wines is available by the glass, which is genuinely impressive and removes all the friction from ordering. Glass pours run $14–$23, with most of the interesting stuff landing in the $15–$17 range — reasonable for a sit-down Italian steakhouse. No obvious rotation or curated program was found, but when every bottle is also a glass option, that almost doesn't matter.
The Bottom Line
Enzo puts in more wine effort than most Italian steakhouses in its zip code — the Nebbiolo and Barbera alone signal someone gave a damn about the Italian half of the concept. Markups lean steep rather than punishing, and having every bottle available by the glass is a real guest-friendly move. If you're in Fayetteville and want a credible glass of wine with your dinner, this is the play.
· Fayetteville · Cafe and Bakery
City Cafe & Bakery is not a wine destination, and the list makes no effort to pretend otherwise. If you're stopping in for coffee, a pastry, or a casual lunch, that's the move — the wine is an afterthought and should be treated as one. Order the Rosé if you must, skip the Cab, and save your wine curiosity for somewhere that earned it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fayetteville · Rooftop Gastropub
Oliver's Twist isn't a wine destination — it's a rooftop bar with a short, honest list that doesn't embarrass itself. The markup is fair, Stoller and Jermann give you something worth ordering, and the setting does the heavy lifting. Come for the view, drink the Pinot Noir, and set your expectations accordingly.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fayetteville · Mexican
CT Cantina is here for the tacos, and honestly, you should be too. The wine list is a functional afterthought — safe brands, no pricing transparency, and zero personality. Order a margarita, grab a beer, and revisit the wine question somewhere that's actually thinking about it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fayetteville · Wine bar and market
The Hummingbird is punching above its weight class for a suburban Georgia wine bar — a Skin Contact pour and a Pinotage on a 12-bottle list in Fayetteville earns real credit. We'd send a curious wine drinker here without hesitation, especially if they're tired of the same Kendall-Jackson Chard that dominates every other spot in the 'burbs. Pricing and full glass program details remain unconfirmed, so go in with an open mind and ask questions — the staff sounds friendly enough to make that worth it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fayetteville · Southern small plates
Prologue is doing more for Fayetteville's wine scene than Fayetteville probably realizes. The list is focused, the pricing is fair — particularly on the whites and sparklers — and the by-the-glass program gives casual diners real options without pushing them into a bottle commitment. If you're eating here, skip the reflex Veuve order and let the list actually work for you.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Fayetteville · Bookstore Cafe & Wine Bar
Scholar & Scribe is the kind of place that earns a Wild Card badge without even trying — a bookstore cafe in suburban Georgia with Barolo, Sancerre, and Champagne on the menu is just inherently surprising. The list is short but shows real curation, and the experience-based format makes it accessible for guests who don't typically dive deep into wine. If you're anywhere near Fayetteville, this one is worth the detour.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
River North · Chicago · Italian Steakhouse
A Tuscan-steakhouse list that does what the room promises: Tuscany and Piedmont reds, a Napa Cabernet block and 33 wines by the glass. Order the Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino (58) if you want the Montalcino name without the Brunello price, or the Prunotto Barolo (145) with the bone-in ribeye, and ask which number on the glass page is the pour. This unrated guide covers the posted drink book, not service, storage or markups.
South Street Seaport · New York · Italian Steakhouse
Carne Mare posts a short glass list of 15 pours from $18 to $36 that mixes Italy, France and California, with no bottle list on its menus page. Order the Nuraghe Crabioni Vermentino at happy hour for $12 (or $18 after); for red, the Italian pours include the $21 Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola, the $22 Fattoria Grignano Chianti Rufina and the $35 Luigi Einaudi Barolo. Confirm the list and prices when you book; this unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or markups.
· Evansville · Italian Steakhouse
Jacobs Pub is a legitimate Wild Card — the kind of place where the wine list is doing more interesting work than the room might suggest. The Coravin program, the international range, and the reasonable everyday glass prices make it worth seeking out in Evansville. If you're eating here, skip the safe picks and use the list as an excuse to try something you wouldn't normally order.
Surprising Depth
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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