Solid Italian Steakhouse Wines Without the Surprises
Historic District · Savannah · Italian Steakhouse
Reviewed February 21, 2026
Wingman Metrics
The wine list at Pacifico reads like a safe Italian steakhouse playbook — Chianti, Barolo, a token Super Tuscan, some Napa Cabs to keep the steak crowd happy. Nothing here will blow your mind, but nothing will actively disappoint either. It's the wine equivalent of ordering the same thing you always order.
The Italian section leans heavily on the big names — expect Antinori, Ruffino, maybe a Banfi Brunello if you're lucky. Tuscany dominates, with Piedmont getting a nod through a couple of Barolos that are probably marked up to steakhouse levels. The American side is predictable Napa and Sonoma Cabs, likely in the $70-120 range, because that's what pairs with a ribeye in a leather booth. There's probably a Malbec or two for the value seekers, and maybe a Pinot Grigio that everyone ignores. It's functional, not exciting.
By-the-glass pours are likely the usual suspects — a Chianti, a Pinot Grigio, a California Chardonnay, a Cab. They rotate them about as often as they change the carpet. The pours are generous enough, and the wines are fresh enough, but don't expect anything adventurous. This is where you order a glass of Chianti with your pasta and move on with your life.
Teruzzi & Puthod Vernaccia di San Gimignano — $42
If they've got this crisp Tuscan white on the list, it's your move — bright, mineral-driven, and actually food-friendly without the markup madness of the reds
Fontanafredda Langhe Nebbiolo
Baby Barolo at a fraction of the price — same grape, same region, drinks like its expensive cousin without the three-figure bill
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale
Fine wine, but at steakhouse markup it's a $35 bottle drinking like a $70 obligation — you can do better
Marchesi di Barolo Barbera d'Alba + Osso Buco
Barbera's bright acidity cuts through the rich, slow-braised veal like it was designed for this exact moment — because it was
✔️ The Bottom Line
Pacifico won't change your wine life, but it won't ruin your dinner either. If you're here for the steaks and want a safe Italian red, you'll be fine. Just don't expect value or adventure.
Downtown Savannah · Savannah · Farm to Table, Seasonal
The 1540 Room is a dependable, well-curated list in one of Savannah's most atmospheric dining rooms — you won't find anything to argue with, but you won't find anything to be shocked by either. Send your friends here when they want a great bottle with a great meal and zero drama.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Port City Southern
The Grey proves that a curated, adventurous wine list can be just as impressive as a 700-bottle cellar. James Beard Outstanding Chef Mashama Bailey's food demands a wine program that matches its ambition, and the sommelier team delivers — with indigenous varietals, natural wines, and by-the-glass pours you won't find anywhere else in the Southeast. Come for the food, stay for the wine education you didn't know you needed.
Adventurous & Curated
Worth It
Varietal Specific
Sommelier Led
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Thomas Square · Savannah · Southern
Common Thread is Savannah's rising wine sleeper. Libby Burk is building one of the most interesting sommelier-driven programs in the Southeast — indigenous varietals, natural wines, and a genuine passion for making wine accessible and fun. Not as deep as Common's 710-bottle cathedral, not as famous as The Grey's James Beard pedigree, but arguably the most exciting wine program in town for anyone who wants to learn something new every visit.
Adventurous
Fair
Proper
Sommelier Led
Wine Club & Events
Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American
Common isn't just the best wine program in Savannah — it's one of the best in the Southeast. 710 selections including first-growth Bordeaux verticals, Grand Cru Burgundy, and Napa trophy wines, backed by a three-sommelier team. The $25 corkage fee is fair if you bring something the list doesn't cover, but good luck finding a gap. Plan a trip around this one.
Encyclopedic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Sommelier Team
Rotating
Cellar Proper
Historic District · Savannah · Southern American
Come for the pirate history and the She-Crab soup, but leave wine expectations at the door. This list exists to fill a checkbox, not to enhance your meal—order a cocktail or local beer instead.
Crowd Pleasers
Gouge
Red Flag
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Historic District · Savannah · American
Vic's won't blow your mind with wine, but it won't ruin your riverfront dinner either. Order smart, skip the trophy bottles, and you'll drink well enough while watching the Savannah River roll by.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Stemless Casual
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Downtown Amarillo · Amarillo · Italian Steakhouse
Toscana is doing the most with wine in a city that doesn't ask much of its restaurants on that front. The markups sting and the list plays it relatively safe, but if you're eating in Downtown Amarillo and want a real wine experience, this is your spot.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Dewitt · Syracuse · Italian Steakhouse
The pricing is honest and the happy hour is a genuine deal, but a restaurant called Delmonico's Italian SteakHouse deserves a wine list with more than grocery store standbys and zero Italian representation. Order the MacMurray Pinot, enjoy your steak, and don't overthink it.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
Scarsdale · Scarsdale · Italian Steakhouse
One Rare earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and you can see why — the Italian-California combo is executed with genuine care, and the Barolo and Super Tuscan selections give the list some real teeth. Just know you're paying Westchester upscale prices for mostly Westchester upscale tastes, so point yourself toward the Italian half of the list and you'll leave satisfied.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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