Old-World Soul, New-World Comfort, Fair Prices
Beverly Hills · Los Angeles · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · October 11, 2026
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At 23 labels, Il Cielo's wine list is compact — but it's not lazy. There's a clear point of view here: Italian anchors, domestic crowd-pleasers in support, and a Champagne section that takes itself seriously without going completely off the rails. For a romantic Italian spot in LA, this is exactly what you'd hope to find.
The Italian representation is the list's backbone and its best feature — a Rocche Costamagna Barolo from a prime single vineyard, a Speri Amarone from Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano, an Argiano Brunello, and a Castello Dei Rampolla Chianti Classico give you four genuinely good reasons to stay on the Italian side of the ledger. The domestic whites lean heavily on Napa and Sonoma staples — Cakebread, Jordan, Trefethen — which are reliable but won't surprise anyone. There's a small but welcome Italian white contingent with Jermann's Pinot Grigio and a Nova Serra Greco di Tufo that adds some regional character. The gaps are real: no Nebbiolo d'Alba, no Vermentino, no Southern Italian reds to speak of beyond the Amarone — but what's here is chosen with care.
By-the-glass options are not detailed in the available data, so we can't speak to the pour program specifically. Given the list's modest size and structure, it likely skews bottle-forward — which at these prices isn't the worst thing in the world.
The Bottom Line
Il Cielo punches above its list size with some genuinely smart Italian picks and pricing that — especially on the Barolo — borders on generous. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a thoughtful one, and in Beverly Hills that's worth something. If you're going for a special occasion bottle, head straight to the Piedmont and Montalcino section and don't look back.
West Hollywood · Los Angeles · Italian
A big-ticket Italian and Napa list with a genuine glass section: 14 wines by the glass from $15 to $85, then 89 bottles from $55 to $3,000. Start with the Prunotto Barolo at $30 a glass, or the Guidalberto at $145 if you want a Bolgheri bottle, and confirm prices because the page is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks page, not service, storage or markups.
Westwood · Los Angeles · American, Steakhouse
A Cabernet-first list with 30 glasses and a long bottle book, but no wine prices posted online. If you want a known price, the $9 happy hour Bonanza Cabernet by Caymus is the one posted figure, and if you want to step away from Cabernet, try the Il Bruciato Super Tuscan by the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Hollywood · Los Angeles · Neapolitan Italian, Pizza
An all-Italian list that runs from a $50 Bardolino to a $300 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, with 15 wines poured by the glass. Start with the 18 / 72 Rocca del Principe Fiano di Avellino next to the $25 Margherita, or the 16 / 64 Primo Monte orange Trebbiano if you want something off the Chianti track, and confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown Los Angeles · Los Angeles · French-inspired, New American
A 19-wine glass list where 17 pours land between $14 and $18. Start with the $13 Noble Vines Pinot Grigio or the $14 Intercept Pinot Noir, and put the $17 French onion soup next to a $52 bottle of Whispering Angel; confirm prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Venice · Los Angeles · California/New American with Italian and Mediterranean influences
A European-leaning list with extra brut Champagne, skin-contact whites and a 1997 Loire dessert wine, so plan to ask questions. Start with the Yura Jurançon at $75, or order the Moulin Touchais by the glass at $25 with the cheese selection, and ask what the unlabeled prices mean. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Glassell Park · Los Angeles · Californian / Wine Bar / Farm-to-Table
A wine list built for exploring: 35 individual wines by the glass, Coravin pours down to 3 oz, and a 237-entry bottle list. Start with the Cacciatore Carmenere at $25 for 6 oz or the $17 Malat Gewurztraminer from the skin-contact section, and move to the bottle list only when you know what you want. Both documents are undated, so confirm what is open. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
· Salem · Italian
Bari is doing something genuinely interesting for Salem: curating a serious Oregon Pinot list with real producers and real vintages, anchored to an Italian kitchen. The list skews narrow — it's Pinot country or bust — but within that lane, the depth and producer selection punch well above what you'd expect from a mid-sized city restaurant. If Oregon wine is your thing, this is worth a visit.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
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Legacy West · Plano · Italian
Taverna – Legacy West is a solid Italian restaurant with a wine program that reflects its roots in northern Italy — if you stick to the regional Italian selections, you're probably in good shape. We'd love more transparency on pricing and pour options before giving it a stronger endorsement, but for Legacy West, this clears the bar comfortably. Go for the branzino and ask your server what's drinking well from the Piedmont section.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Cumming, GA · Italian
GrapeVine's Casual Italian is a solid neighborhood spot where the wine list won't blow your mind but also won't insult your wallet. If the Abruzzo regional thread holds up on the actual menu, there's a decent, food-friendly red waiting for you alongside the Baked Ziti or Chicken Pamplona. Check the menu directly before you go — this one earns its Reliable badge by doing the basics right.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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