06/08/09

WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE!

by dipc1974

My wife and I visited Cleveland for the first time last weekend and walked in to D'Vine for dinner. It was 8:00 on a Saturday night and we sat out on the patio. Dawn came over to us and was very personable and friendly. We were very impressed with the wine and beer selection and LOVED the flights menu! My wife got the "Award-Winning Whites" flight and I started with a Paulaner Hefeweizen. We then ordered the Calamari, the Trio of Dips and the Bruschetta. All three plates were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! No salt or pepper needed on the table at all! We then talked briefly with another server, Scott, and realized that everyone at D'Vine worked together to make sure that the guests came FIRST. My wife has, and I do, work in the restaurant business and we were both VERY pleased with this dining experience. We asked to speak to the manager, Tracy, so we could thank her and her staff for everything. I'm not sure when I'll be returning to Cleveland, but I DO know where I will eat as soon as I get there!

• Pros: Perfect place for a relaxed, romantic dinner!
• Cons: Absolutely none!

04/22/09

Terrific Ladies Night!

by Natstarr

Great specials for ladies every Thursday from 4:00 till 8:00. A great selection of half price wines, beers and cocktails as well as half price menu items. The baked brie is sinful! I always appreciate the service staff and their accomodating nature. If you have not been to D'Vine it is a must visit for any of their happy hour specials or for a great night out with the girls!

• Pros: Patio
• Cons: None

02/12/09

A best for Cleveland but clearly not the best.

by riskdoctor

We have been living in Cleveland for a few months after spending a lot of time in Europe and tried D'Vine for the first time. We were pleasantly surprised by the extensive wine menu. The flights we ordered were very well thought out. I had a flight of Cabs and my guest had a flight of sparkling whites. Each of the flights gave a wide range of what each wine type had to offer. The flight of cabs had a mixture of berry, prune, tannic, etc. My guest is not a fan of reds and even she marveled at the fact that her unititiated nose could discern the difference. On the down side, two of the "sparkling wines" were brought to the table flat. The waiter quickly corrected it explaining that the sparklings sometimes are flat. (I did wonder, since he returned so quickly, if the fizz was regenerated by a bit of sugar or if they actually opened two new bottles).

We also had a pizza (hand formed and backed to perfection) and "tapas." (I am including quotes because these dishes bear little resemblance to the tapas of Spain). The "tapas" were large and filling. Not to be missed is the baked macaroni with lobster.

For desert we ordered the choclate pizza which was fun and a moscato with a bit of the smell of a musty cork. I was very disappointed in the moscato.

Given the effort the owners have made this establishment have a European flair I was a bit disappointed with the service. The waiter was chatty and spent way too much time at our table. He brought the "sparkling wines" without sparkle. And in addition, and I may be spoiled by European service, the check was brought to our table before we asked for it and even worse, before we were finished with our food and drinks.

• Pros: extensive wine list, a sommelier who seems to know wine
• Cons: rushed service, flat sparkling wine