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· Anaheim · Italian / Pizza · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed September 7, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Marri's Pizza & Italian Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Fourteen bottles deep and somehow Marri's doesn't embarrass itself. At a pizza joint in Anaheim, we weren't expecting Le Ragose Ripasso sitting next to an organic Malbec from Domaine Bousquet — but here we are. The list is short, focused, and clearly assembled by someone who actually thought about it.
The Italian throughline is real: Becco Reale Pecorino and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Poggio Basso Primitivo, and two Le Ragose Valpolicellas — the Classic and the Ripasso — give the list genuine Italian bones. The Carmenet block (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cab) reads like crowd-pleaser filler, and it is, but it keeps the table happy without derailing the whole program. We'd love to see one Chianti or Sangiovese in here, but for 14 bottles, the Italian-to-everything-else ratio is better than most places twice this size.
No confirmed by-the-glass program is visible on the menu — what you see is a bottle list. That's a miss for solo diners or anyone who just wants a glass with their margherita without committing to a full bottle. If they'd crack open the Bivio Prosecco by the pour, we'd be happier.
Le Ragose Classic Valpolicella — $39
Le Ragose is a legitimate Valpolicella producer — this isn't supermarket Valpolicella. At $39, you're getting a wine with actual terroir and restraint, the kind of light-bodied, cherry-driven red that was basically made to drink with pizza. It's the best bang-for-buck on the list.
Becco Reale Pecorino
Most people at an Italian-American pizza place reach for the Pinot Grigio without thinking twice. The Becco Reale Pecorino at $43 is the smarter move — it's a fuller, more textured white from Abruzzo with actual personality. Skip the safe play, order this.
Gravel Bar Sauvignon
At $43, this is the most expensive white on the list and feels completely out of place here. A Sauvignon Blanc at that price point in a pizza restaurant setting is a hard sell when there are Italian whites doing more interesting things for less money.
Le Ragose Ripasso Valpolicella + Pepperoni Pizza
The Ripasso's extra richness and dried fruit depth from the amarone-grape refermentation stands up to the fat and salt of pepperoni without bulldozing the pizza underneath it. It's the move when you want something that feels like a proper Italian dinner, not just dinner.
The Bottom Line
Marri's punches above its weight for a pizza spot — the Italian selections are genuine, the prices are honest, and the list doesn't insult you. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they order the Valpolicella.
· Anaheim · Seafood / Steak
The Catch is a solid spot to drink wine with dinner without thinking too hard about it — the West Coast focus plays well with a menu built around Chilean sea bass and prime beef. If you're coming for the food and the atmosphere near Angel Stadium, the wine list won't let you down; just don't come expecting discovery or bargains.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Italian
This is not a wine destination. Carolina's Italian clearly leads with food and treats wine as an afterthought — there's no Italian bottle, no varietal diversity, and no sign anyone consulted a wine list when building this program. If you want sangria at a low price point, you're covered. If you want wine with your Italian dinner, bring your own or drink water.
Grocery Store
Steal
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Hawaiian Fusion
Roy's Anaheim brings a legitimately solid wine list to a tourist-adjacent market that usually settles for far less effort. The markup structure leans steep — especially on recognizable Champagne labels — but the depth of by-the-glass options and the presence of producers like Raats and Leeuwin Estate show a program with real taste. If you're in Anaheim and you want a glass of something worth drinking, this is where you go.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Seafood / Steak
McCormick & Schmick's Anaheim won't impress anyone who thinks about wine for more than thirty seconds, but the prices are fair and the Wairau River is a legit pour. Order the Sauvignon Blanc, eat your seafood, and don't overthink it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Southern / American
House of Blues Anaheim does a lot of things — live music, big crowds, Southern comfort food — and wine is clearly not one of them. Order the cocktail, enjoy the show, and save your serious bottle for somewhere that actually cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Anaheim · Wine Bistro / Californian
California Vintage is a genuinely fun concept — all-BTG everything, a solid California-forward list, and a format built for grazing and experimenting. Just watch the markups: the top half of this list gets expensive fast, and the value is almost entirely at the entry level.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Gainesville · Italian / Pizza
Piesanos isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. The pricing is at least fair for what it is, and the Banfi Chianti or Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling will serve you better than defaulting to Canyon Road on autopilot. If wine matters to you, this is a beer-and-pizza night disguised as an Italian restaurant.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Norcross · Norcross · Italian / Pizza
Paizanos doesn't pretend to be a wine destination, but the list earns more respect than the casual dining format might suggest — fair pricing, a thoughtful Italian focus, and enough half-bottle options to keep the evening interesting. If you're heading to downtown Norcross for a weeknight dinner or a low-key date night, you can drink well here without working too hard to find the right bottle.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Truckee · Italian / Pizza
Zano's wine list is the restaurant equivalent of a reliable friend — it won't surprise you, but it won't let you down either. Fair prices, familiar producers, and a local wine cameo from Truckee River Winery give it just enough personality to earn a pass. If you're skiing in Truckee and need a bottle of Rombauer Chardonnay with your margherita, this is your spot.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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