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The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7
4.7
3749 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Recognized by OpenTable as one of the top 50 restaurants in the US for outdoor dining, The Restaurant prepares wine country cuisine in a casual outdoor atmosphere. We are leading the way toward a community of wineries and restaurants dedicated to promoting local, sustainable farmers and ranchers. Our dishes feature top quality seasonal and regional ingredients prepared in our kitchen and enhanced when paired with our wines. The Restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday 11am to 4pm and dinner from 4pm to 7pm. The maximum party we book a reservation for is up to 8 guests. Walk ins are welcome and will be placed on a wait list based on availability. The Restaurant is open in inclement weather and when it rains. Heaters are available in the winter, and misters and fans are on in the summer. We allow trained service animals only, sorry no pets.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (951) 252-1770
  • Website
    http://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant-2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Amin Boubaddi
  • Catering
    Please visit our website at pontewinery.com for our private event space. Contact our special events department for more information at 951.694.8855 extension 3.
  • Private party facilities
    The maximum party for the Restaurant reserves is up to 8 guests. Please contact our Special Events department for information on large party celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and weddings for catering menu options and private space availability. Sales office closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5.
  • Location
    35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
  • Area
    Temecula
  • Cross Street
    Anza
  • Parking details
    On Saturday & Sunday only limos and buses require a prior limo reservation to be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm. To make a reservation, please go to PLAN A VISIT at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855. Limos and buses without a limo reservation arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays will not be admitted. Thank you
  • Entertainment
    Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm. Please visit our website at pontewinery.com/restaurant to view our live music calendar.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 3,749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambience

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Value

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Healthy

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for fine wines

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Romantic

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Great for scenic views

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Restaurant at Ponte offers a "Tuscany-like" ambiance and is renowned for its "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests frequently praise the "beautiful setting," with many noting the "amazing wine" and attentive staff. While some find it "pricey," the overall experience is consistently described as "fantastic" and "highly recommended."

3,749 Reviews

  1. Becky

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good. The service was good. I was not expecting the table of 4 young children who were allowed to run around the table, yelling as they played a game. It felt like I was at Chuck E Cheese. It was a bummer and completely unexpected at a nice restaurant at a winery.

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  2. Mary Ann

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dinner with friends traveling through Temecula CA. Excellent choice with lots to choose from on menu. Great atmosphere, but you need to know there are 3 restaurants on property and only 2 take reservations. Our group of 4 wandered around and found the hotel to be beautiful but not where we were dining. So I recommend noting the restaurant you are make a reservation to attend.

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  3. Randy

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food only surpassed by prompt and friendly service. An absolute treat of a dinner for our family.

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  4. Emily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Recommend the Verdicchio, and the calamari and seasonal charcuterie!

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  5. Tom

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ponte is a favorite spot to sit on the heated patio at a beautiful winery and enjoy the surroundings on a cool winter day. The wine options are varied and all 4 of us enjoyed our wine and the food menu. The prices are reasonable especially with the discount when you become a member. They offer special perks, so the food and wine costs were reasonable. The special complimentary bread and scallion dip is wonderful,. If you haven’t been, you should give Ponte a try, you won’t be disappointed!!

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  6. Ann

    VIP

    San Diego

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful setting for a nice Friday lunch. The Sun was shining but the breeze was a bit nippy. No worries though, the staff quickly rearranged the table for more Sun and turned in the heaters! Great service!

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  7. Steven

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints. Excellent food, wine and service. The outdoor seating is so refreshing. Will be back many times over.

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  8. JoDee

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere, service, and food! One of our favorite restaurants!

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  9. Samantha

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to spend a special day out. The food, the wine, and the staff are all beyond wonderful and the venue feels like being in a Tuscan garden. I recommend this place to everyone!

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  10. Rachel

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It felt a very rushed meal, we had barely got bread and the starter arrived. It was ok- calamari and gf which was important. My main was swordfish and the fish was nice - the potatoes were undercooked and it was all greasy- the main was brought before the starter taken away- one person had the steak special which he said was excellent. We had been served and given the cheque within a hour which seemed very rushed for quite an expensive meal.

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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 3749 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Restaurant at Ponte

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Anza
  • Area
    Temecula
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Saturday & Sunday only limos and buses require a prior limo reservation to be allowed to enter the winery between 10am-12pm. To make a reservation, please go to PLAN A VISIT at www.pontewinery.com or call us at (951) 694-8855. Limos and buses without a limo reservation arriving after 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays will not be admitted. Thank you
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Amin Boubaddi
  • Entertainment
    Live music is always on the menu Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6pm. Please visit our website at pontewinery.com/restaurant to view our live music calendar.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.pontewinery.com/restaurant-2
  • Phone number
    (951) 252-1770
  • Catering
    Please visit our website at pontewinery.com for our private event space. Contact our special events department for more information at 951.694.8855 extension 3.
  • Private party facilities
    The maximum party for the Restaurant reserves is up to 8 guests. Please contact our Special Events department for information on large party celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate events and weddings for catering menu options and private space availability. Sales office closed Monday & Tuesday, open Wednesday-Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-5.
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