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The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA
The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA

The Restaurant at Ponte

4.7 (3822)
$31 to $50
Californian
35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,822 people are saying

The Restaurant at Ponte reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Great for fine wines

  • San Diego

    Californian

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Overall

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Food

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Service

  • Temecula / Wine County

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 an enchanting dining experience in Temecula with its "beautiful setting" and "outstanding" food. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" wine pairings. The ambiance is "lovely," perfect for special occasions or a relaxing meal. Despite a few pricing concerns, the overall experience is "highly recommended."
3,822 Reviews

  1. Farah

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant and food and service is good.

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  2. Christine

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is outstanding! My friend had the Pasta Bolognese and I had the Seared Scallops with Risotto and we shared the Crème Brûlée for dessert. All of the dishes were amazing. Ramon, our server provided friendly and attentive service and excellent suggestions from the menu. And, of course, the wine pairing was perfect. Finally, the beautiful setting enhanced our dining experience.

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  3. brenda

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience as always! One of my fav restaurants in Temecula.

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  4. April

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! The food was delicious! Amazing bolognese and pasta and the burger was good too. A definite have again! Thanks!

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  5. Scott

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent relaxed atmosphere in a lovely outdoor setting. Perfect for a warm spring evening

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  6. Natalie

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ponte is my favorite winery in Temecula. They have good wine, great food, beautiful scenery and also provide food service. This time I ordered the charcuterie which is very good - everything is fresh and of good quality. Calamari and seafood pasta are also my repeats.

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  7. Dawn

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, the restaurant does not disappoint. The food is yummy and the service is consistently great. The elevated price is the only negative but that is what you would expect for a beautiful setting.

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  8. Jennifer

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant used to be amazing but it’s gone mid. The bread is good. I got the eggplant dish, the person I was with got the spaghetti bolognese. The eggplant dish was flavorless and I commented during the meal it should have been served with a pasta or gnocchi, or something on the side. The bolognese was lacking in sauciness and flavor - she even took half home and reheated it but wound up just throwing the rest away because it didn’t get better with time. We got the chocolate soufflé dessert and it was good. I’m a member but I haven’t been in a while, I get two free glasses when I visit. I ordered the glasses at the table but got charged for them. When I asked the waiter to fix that he said he can’t and I was supposed to order at the tasting room. I don’t understand the difference but whatever. It took an expensive but blah meal and made us leave on a sour note.

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  9. Rosalie VIP

    San Diego58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Jessica was attentive and engaging making our dining experience memorable, our food was delicious and served in a timely manner .. can’t wait to dine with you again !

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  10. Maria VIP

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is great. We ordered the wine flight, mussels, sea pasta, porter house steak , and chocolate soufflé. Except for the steak, we enjoyed the food. The quality of the steak meat is not at par

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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.7 stars by 3822 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for The Restaurant at Ponte

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Anza
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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