The Restaurant at Ponte

Name: The Restaurant at Ponte
Address: 35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA, United States, 92591
Telephone: (951) 252-1770
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (3864)

$31 to $50

Californian

35053 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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2 people

Jul 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Great for scenic views
Temecula / Wine County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Restaurant at Ponte offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "beautiful setting" amidst serene vineyards. Guests rave about the "perfect wine pairings" and the "amazing Bolognese." While some have noted occasional service hiccups, the overall ambiance and culinary artistry create memorable visits.

3,864 Reviews

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Scott
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant, Beautiful setting and wonderful service. Ramon was our waiter, we had a wonderful bottle of wine he recommended (tempernillo). We had lunch, so pizza and beef sandwich. Highly recommended
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Sally VIP
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outdoor setting is always just so Beautiful! The roses, the grapes, the lighting at sunset…all magical! Our food was all delicious, the wine yummy and our waitress for 8 people was so pleasant and on it! What a sweet night, thank you!
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Rich
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another lovely dining experience at The Restaurant at Ponte. The grounds are beautiful, our lunch was delicious, and the staff were experienced and friendly. It feels like we are in Italy every time we visit.
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James
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been coming here for over a decade. Never disappointed. Great operation from food to service. Ambiance is also unpretentious. Hard to beat.
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Adam
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience all around great food and service and setting
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Clifford
Orange County3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
An unforgetable evening dinner, we choose the buttery seared scallops nestled atop creamy risotto, perfectly paired with a chilled glass of Moscato sparkling wine. This pairing, savored amidst the vineyard’s serene elegance, crafts an unforgettable evening of culinary artistry.
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Virginia Y
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was very accommodating and helpful w our surprise bday lunch for my mom. Our server was awesome and so was the food.
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Lynne
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dining experience. Been there a few times.
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carrie VIP
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Been here so many times and love it every single time!
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Timea
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service great food. I am customer for life!
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FAQs

The Restaurant at Ponte is rated 4.8 stars by 3864 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 63 times today

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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