Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Temecula / Wine County

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (382)

$31 to $50

Italian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Welcome to Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante!
Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante is the oldest family-owned restaurant in the Murrieta and Temecula area. Named BEST OF SOUTHLAND: ITALIAN RESTAURANT by LA TIMES 2022. The food is based on authentic family recipes brought by the owner's parents when they emigrated from Calabria, Italy in 1954, which led to them to following their passion and opening their first restaurant in 1963 in Anaheim, CA. Everything on the menu is homemade, from the sausage, ravioli and lasagna, to the crepes used to make their manicotti and cannelloni, ricotta gnocchi and over 50 traditional entrees from pasta, veal (vitello), chicken (pollo), seafood (pesce), antipasto, minestrone and other specialty dishes prepared by our experienced chefs.
Whether you are new to the area or your friends and family want to enjoy the best Italian dining experience, come enjoy our live entertainment and family atmosphere.

Top review

Sandie

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious.And plentiful, we will definitely be back

Black Angus Steakhouse - Temecula

4.7

4.7 (1768)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Temecula

About the restaurant

WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.blackangus.com

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Veronica

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Considering it was Father's Day, service was great and our server was very attentive.

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Experience

Martini Experience featuring Grey Goose Vodka

Finch

4.7

4.7 (561)

$31 to $50

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Taking flight November 2018. We are a group of creatives, students, parents, sons and daughters of all things FINCH. Come on a tasting journey of dishes with influences from around the world. No Passport Required.

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StacieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food and drinks, great service, and a fun environment!

Gourmet Italia

4.5

4.5 (1658)

$31 to $50

Italian

Temecula

About the restaurant

At Gourmet Italia, experience Italy without ever leaving Temecula. Restauranteur, Alessandro (Alex) Prestifilippo moved to the states from Sicily in 1996. He takes much pride in our attentive, friendly staff, knowing they’ll provide the exceptional “Sicilian” experience Alex prides himself in. The menu and wine selection is vast and reasonable and the special dishes vary from Seafood Pescatore, Halibut, Salmon, Filet, Osso bucco, Lamb Shank, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Lobster Ravioli and much more! Visit the website for more about the restaurant, Alex, the menu and specials.

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Tiki

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Good food. Good service. Nice ambiance. Will definitely return.

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Popular dish

Fusilli Calabrese

Popular dish

Fettuccine alla Bolognese

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Temecula

4.5

4.5 (93)

$30 and under

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Andressa

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The waiter was amazing. The food was really good and the pork chop was totally underrated 😋

Small Barn Old Town

4.5

4.5 (1457)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Temecula

About the restaurant

Small Barn is an exciting part of the Temecula restaurant landscape offering a casual but elevated dining experience in the form of a modern bistro. The menu is inspired by classic preparations found on bistro menus around the globe while showcasing the bounty of ingredients produced in the region. The restaurant atmosphere is crafted to be a welcoming gathering place that is beautifully designed and relaxed, but with a vibrant energy that encourages socializing and discovery.

On the site of the historic Knott Family Homestead, Small Barn has brought new life to a landmark building from the early 1900s. Great care has gone into preserving the structure and with it the legacy of a prominent Temecula family that was among the area’s first settlers. Small Barn has maintained the original residential scale and offers extensive outdoor seating including the large wrap-around porch, covered patio and fireside lounge seating.

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Ambience was wonderful. Service was good. Drinks were on the small side.

Trattoria Toscana - Temecula

4.4

4.4 (295)

$31 to $50

Italian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Trattoria Toscana in Temecula, California serves up an authentic Italian experience. High-quality food and wine are important to the people who work there, and you can be sure to find excellent service. Chef Pietro selects local organic ingredients to create daily specials, as well as importing ingredients from Italy to ensure authenticity. All our pasta is made fresh, in-house - Gnocchi, Linguine, Pappardelle, Rigatoni, Bucatini, Spaghetti and more!

The décor is charming with a full dining room, full bar, and outdoor garden patio with a wood oven for authentic Italian wood fired pizza.

Trattoria Toscana serves lunch on Sat and Sun and dinner (Wed-Mon), as well as hosting events. private parties and catering. Live music every Sat evening. Check our calendar at TTItalian.com for even more events!

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EugeneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Very good Italian food. Very good service, with a nice quiet ambience. I also love the wine selection.

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Popular dish

Spaghetti con Polpette

Popular dish

Ravioli Filet

Popular dish

Linguine alle Vongole

Blackbird

4.4

4.4 (371)

$30 and under

American

Temecula

About the restaurant

The people who work at Blackbird Tavern make us who we are. They’re artists and foodies, lovers of bourbons and Whiskey and connoisseurs of Craft Beer. They’re like a family, in all the best ways. Walk in and you’ll sense the creative and independent spirit here, a continual experiment in what it means to be a Tavern. A great one. And the food will welcome you back again and again. We reside in an old Feed and Mercantile Building in the heart of Old Town Temecula. We believe in quality over quantity, cutting no corners and most of all, in our community. Blackbird Tavern has an “Old Farm-House” feel with Modern amenities. Our 12,000 Square foot venue was designed to accommodate events of all sizes, from a 40 guest rehearsal dinner to a 200 guest reception. If you are looking for a casual and laid back get together or a more refined evening with family and friends, Blackbird Tavern is sure to meet and exceed all your expectations.

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TracyVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Food and general experience was great. There happened to be a large group with 10+ children and they were a bit much at times - ping pong ball

Quiero Brunch

4.4

4.4 (31)

$30 and under

Mexican

Temecula

About the restaurant

A Mexican breakfast and lunch cocina.
Open everyday 8AM - 4PM

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Kimberly

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was delicious and it’s so pretty. We will be back for sure!

Baily's Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (345)

$30 and under

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Baily's Restaurant is the Premier dining and nightlife experience in the heart of Old Town Temecula. We serve California continental cuisine and offer menu items that will appeal to every pallet. Our fare is prepared fresh daily from scratch by our highly skilled culinary staff.

Open for Brunch Every Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 2pm. Our Brunch Menu includes classics such as: Eggs Benedict, Omelets, and French Toast. Bottomless Mimosas with a selection of different Wines and Juices also available.

Call 951.676.9567 for Weekend Brunch or Nightly Dinner reservations.

Top review

KimVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We love brunch at Bailey's. Eggs Benedict is always great. We love sitting on the patio. Employees are friendly and helpful. It's our favorite place for brunch.

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