Maddie Hodge
Gary , the owner welcomed us immediately amongst already having a big group and almost full house inside. The wine section was amazing with their person touches of their favorite selections and cards to follow. What an awesome activation and experience they provide with the wine taps and you being able to select, taste, and experience wines from all over. This place is a gem and I feel fortunate to have stumbled upon this place! Will be back soon. Thank you Gary and Lynn.
… moreMatthew Garcia
Unique concept, rare in the States. A bit pricey but the target audience doesn’t mind. Opportunity to try lots of different wines in smaller portions. Nice setting at the end of a quiet side street. Would recommend a visit.
… moreHayley Gordon
Do yourself a favor and get the chimichurri steak – one of the best steaks I’ve had in a restaurant. I liked the first wine I tried from the taps so much I ended up sticking with it the entire night.
… moreAmy Reed
Napatini is an absolute gem for wine lovers! The exclusive wine wall is a fantastic feature — you can sample award-winning boutique California wines at your own pace, whether you prefer a tasting, half-glass, or full pour. It’s such a fun and interactive way to discover new favorites! If you’d rather sit back and relax, their friendly staff is happy to pour a glass or curate a wine flight for you.
Their amazing and unique charcuterie boards are the perfect pairing, offering a delightful mix of flavors. Don’t miss out on the gluten-free bread — it’s absolutely delicious and well worth the upgrade.
What really sets Napatini apart is their wine wall system — they provide you with a card, and you only pay for what you use. Unlike other places that require you to buy and preload a card (which can lead to overspending or unused funds), this thoughtful approach makes the experience even better. Bonus!
To top it all off, the woman helping us was so friendly and knowledgeable — she made the experience even more enjoyable with her great recommendations and welcoming personality.
The variety of exceptional wines, paired with these thoughtful food options and warm service, makes Napatini a must-visit spot. Highly recommend for wine enthusiasts and casual sippers alike!
… morecasey scanlon
This is a truly unique spot in the heart of Carlsbad. It reminded me of wine tasting in Napa! There are really cool wine dispensing machines where you can pick the size of your pour and also read about the wine you are picking. The food was top notch as well, I had the fig pizza and I have not stopped thinking about it for a week. If you are looking for a great place to taste some delicious wines in Carlsbad this is the place.
… moreKyle Kutsko
We had a fantastic experience at this wine bar! Loved being able to try a variety of wines. We go to Napa at least once a year and it was awesome to see some wines from smaller wineries like Etude, which is one of our favorite wineries. While we chose the self serve option, which is very fun, Gary still checked on us all night. Would HIGHLY recommend this place if you love wine – especially if you are interested in expanding your wine palate !
… moreAaron Vrabel
Easily 5/5 stars. The food was all delicious and the wine concept was outstanding and unique. Love it!
… moreStephanie Chiesi
Fantastic wine tasting bar with great hosts and the awesome self-serve machines to make your own tasting!
… moreMelody Hotta
Such a great place to try different wines. A “debit card” is assigned to each party and charged a certain amount per ounce. What a clever way to try all the selection they had!
… moreJim Lahey
Thanks to Gabe who was working this evening we had a great time and tasted many wines of which we enjoyed. Great atmosphere and setup. Don’t waste your time with Costa Azul down in the dark barrio part of town. Hit up Napatini and tell them Jim sent ya.
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