Classic Italian Dining, Wine List Stays Safe
Las Olas · Fort Lauderdale · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed February 28, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Timpano Las Olas’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Timpano's wine list reads like an Italian-American greatest hits compilation. You'll find all the names you recognize from your local wine shop, presented without much fanfare. This is a list built for people who want Chianti with their chicken parm, not wine geeks hunting for obscure Etna producers.
The selection leans heavily on the Italian standards—Tuscany, Piedmont, and Veneto dominate—with a predictable supporting cast of California cabs and Napa chards. You'll find plenty of Antinori, Ruffino, and Banfi, which isn't terrible but shows zero interest in diving deeper into Italy's 20 regions. The list plays it safe enough that you could probably recite half of it without ever seeing it. Missing: any natural wines, orange wines, or anything from Southern Italy that isn't a basic Primitivo.
The by-the-glass program is functional but uninspired. Expect the usual suspects: a Pinot Grigio, a Chianti, maybe a Montepulciano. Pour sizes are generous, but rotation seems minimal—these bottles are workhorses that stay on the list year-round. Perfect if you want something drinkable without thinking too hard, less perfect if you're hoping for anything seasonal or surprising.
Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico — $48
Historic producer, reliable quality, and at least it's not marked up to oblivion like some of the Super Tuscans lurking further down
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore
Everyone orders the Amarone, but this baby brother delivers concentrated cherry fruit and spice at a quarter of the price—proof that Valpolicella doesn't need to be dried to be delicious
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Marked up to $120+ for a wine you can grab at Total Wine for $80, and it's not even what you'd pair with Italian food—this is pure wine list laziness
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre + Osso Buco
This Veronese blend has the dark fruit and structure to stand up to braised veal shank, with just enough ripasso richness to match the marrow without overwhelming the dish
The Bottom Line
Timpano delivers exactly what you'd expect: safe, recognizable Italian wines at standard restaurant markups. Nothing offensive, nothing exciting. If you're meeting your parents for Sunday dinner and want a bottle that won't spark debate, you're covered.
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What we can see from the available data is a six-bottle California-only snapshot tied to a wine dinner event — not enough to call this a real wine program. Del Frisco's Grille may have more going on behind the scenes, but until we see the full list, we'd recommend ordering a cocktail or asking your server what's actually available by the glass before committing to a bottle.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Occasional
Acceptable
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Fogo de Chão Fort Lauderdale is a great place to eat a lot of excellent meat; the wine list appears to be a functional but uninspired supporting cast. If you're a serious wine person, do your homework before you go — call ahead and ask what's on the list, because we couldn't nail it down from publicly available sources. The food will carry the night regardless.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Mediterranean
The Terrace Grill isn't where you go to chase down rare bottles or get your mind blown by an unexpected producer — it's where you go to drink well without overthinking it. For waterfront Mediterranean dining in Fort Lauderdale, that's a perfectly respectable offer.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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La Fuga earns its Wine Spectator hardware with a focused Italian-California list that does right by the food — just be prepared for steep markups on the prestige bottles. Send a friend here when they want serious Italian wine with their pasta and a view.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale · Italian
Anthony's Runway 84 is a Fort Lauderdale institution that knows its audience and delivers exactly what it promises: big Napa names, old-school Italian comfort, and no surprises. Wine-forward diners may find the list a little safe, but the Italian highlights and the fresh Wine Spectator Award of Excellence signal that someone here is paying attention — even if the list isn't ready to take risks.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Steak 954 is a legitimately strong wine program for a beach hotel steakhouse — deep on the producers that matter, proper storage, and a by-the-glass count that punches above its weight. Markups are what they are at this address, but if you pick smart, this is a great place to drink wine with a serious piece of beef.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
· Dacula · Italian
Antonetas isn't a wine destination, and it isn't trying to be — it's a family-friendly neighborhood Italian with a wine list that covers the basics and stays out of the way. If you're after a solid glass of something red with your Lasagna in a no-fuss setting, you won't be disappointed. Just don't show up expecting to geek out over the list.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crust is a solid neighborhood Italian spot where the wine list is a supporting player, not the headliner — and that's fine. Come for the rigatoni alla vodka and garlic knots; order a glass of whatever red they're pouring and don't overthink it. We'd send a friend here for dinner without hesitation, just not for the wine list alone.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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