Vertical Wine Bistro

05/06/10

Besto Bistro

by Bobbycarrey at Citysearch

this place is all around gorgeous: from the stairs leading up to the bar and the inside which was contemporary but cozy. i love the flights and the waiter was really great about helping a large group of novices pick some wines. great desserts too. the prices were acceptable too. a really good place to relax with friends!

• Pros: Great decor & wine prices

01/18/10

Excellent Wine Selection

by Pixiedust1973 at Citysearch

I love coming here. They have a variety of wines to choose from to sample and you pay through a pre-paid card. You get deducted by the price of the wine. It's perfect and you go at your own pace. Excellent!

• Pros: Excellent wine
• Cons: small place; gets crowded

01/01/10

What Changed from 2008?

by cindra at Citysearch

Our experience last New Year's eve was superb. All parties were so thrilled, that we decided to return for New Year's eve 2009. However, we were horribly disappointed.

We were seated with an exterior building light glaring at our eye level. We inquired if the shade could be dropped to block the light. Although the waiter tried to accomodate, we were informed that, per management, it could not be lowered any further. We tried to ignore the light but decided to ask mangement if it could be lowered or if we could be moved. The restaurant was near empty as it was early. Although the shade was lowered, we were met with child-like arrogance from the manager during the remainder of the evening.

Sparing the reader further detail, a game-like attitude ensued during the remainder of our evening. When we were leaving, as a final jab, the manager MADE SURE we heard his order, to a waiter, to raise the shade. He We were left wondering if the manager had a grasp of customer service.

• Pros: Food, ambiance, wine, and comfort
• Cons: The "manager's" attitude

11/10/09

Great wine selection!

by juds2008 at Citysearch

I came here twice, once for my bff's birthday dinner, and once to hang out at the lounge for a few flights of wine.

For my bff's birthday dinner, they were very accomodating. We had about 30 of us and they laid out a huge table against the glass wine cellar for us. Considering we had so many people, they kept everything in check, including water. The calamari and french fry appetizers were good. I tried the grilled cheese that a lot of ppl were raving about. However, it tasted too "classy," in the sense that it didnt really taste like grilled cheese anymore. It was like a upscale take on it... The chicken however was delicious!

As for the lounge, it's a great place to kickback with friends. However, its on the smaller side. There's only 3 tables with booths/sofa's to sit on. The rest of the area is designated for the restaurant. They do have a bar though. But that's kinda hard when you want something more intimate. The flights were pretty good. I hear that they change every so often so I wouldnt realy know what to recommend. But I'd def try to come here again. I think you can make reservations for hte lounge so I may do that next time.

Overall, its pretty good. I'd recommend it! :)

• Pros: Excellent Service & Wine Selection
• Cons: Lounge area's a little small

09/20/09

Great Girl's night out

by MDawson at Citysearch

Great decor and interesting, tasty food and wine choices. Such a trendy place just off the beaten path of Old Town. Great place for a romantic date, or a mini-girls' night out.

• Pros: Trendy, tasty
• Cons: Expensive