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

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Temecula / Wine County? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Anthony's Lounge & Ristorante
4.9
4.9 (308)
$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
Williamvip
Dined 1 day ago
Busy night, but other than a bit more noise than usual from nearby birthday celebrations, had great food and service.
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The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon
4.7
4.7 (1765)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Temecula
About the restaurant
The Gambling Cowboy Chophouse and Saloon is located in the heart of Old Town Temecula and brings a new standard to local casual fine dining. Expansive views from our third floor veranda and elegant turn of the century setting offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Our Classic Steak and Seafood menu features only the highest quality aged Midwestern corn-fed beef along with many other sumptuous selections. We offer an impressive wine list featuring vintages from many local wineries and from the finest regions of the world. Our bar features Premium Spirits, Draft Beer, Fine Wine and mouthwatering appetizers. Enjoy live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights. Join us for a casually sophisticated Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Closed on Mondays. Always a romantic Dinner and truly distinctive dining experience! Parties over 4 are considered large parties please call to check availability & please do not double book. 2 hour table limit on all reservations
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melanie
Dined 6 days ago
Huge portions, delicious food and great selection. Very fun ambience, kitschy decor and very festive at the holidays. We always have the nicest servers. It's always busy, so make a reservation.
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Black Angus Steakhouse - Temecula
4.7
4.7 (1712)
$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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Lori
Dined 2 days ago
Our server Caroline was amazing. She is Very friendly & attentive and came to check back at the right times.
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Gourmet Italia
4.6
4.6 (1553)
$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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Johnvip
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and service. The owner usually comes by your table to say hello and see if you need anything. Several of the wines offered from the owners vineyard are excellent.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Temecula
4.6
4.6 (72)
$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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Mark
Dined on Oct 19, 2024
It was great and we will definitely come back again .
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Bluewater Grill- Temecula
4.6
4.6 (869)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Temecula
About the restaurant

Centrally located in the heart of wine country, it's easy to get hooked on local wines. We feature an extensive local wine list in addition to a hyper local menu. We believe that fin-tastic hospitality is all about authentic relationships. Whether that’s you catching up with friends and loved ones over a meal or the connections made between our team and our loyal guests. It speaks to the collaborations we’ve created with longstanding partnerships with local fishermen, wineries and suppliers and the lifelong friendships that are made with the people that work to make Bluewater so great. These connections are the culture and life behind our restaurants that make us a family. Voted Best Seafood by Inland Empire in the heart of Temecula wine country, come in and get hooked on the fresh sustainable seafood.
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Danavip
Dined 2 days ago
Met with friends. Great meal and service as always
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Cork Fire Kitchen
4.5
4.5 (1789)
$31 to $50
Californian
Temecula
About the restaurant
Rustic, yet refined, Cork Fire Kitchen features inventive menus made for sharing, which highlight the daily bounty from our favorite local farms. Join us for a casual brunch with friends or a romantic night out with a spectacular view of our golf course. Enjoy the very best local edibles, foraged fresh and organic whenever possible.
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Kristine
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Amazing waiter, Justin. The food was delicious. Beautiful surroundings. Will go there again.
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Trattoria Toscana - Temecula
4.5
4.5 (250)
$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!

Top review
Guillermo
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food, great service. you can bring your own wine for a very decent corkage fee of twenty-five bucks. Cheff and owner Pietro is always looking and talking to customers ensuring service and food quality are good. I strongly recommend this restaurant for a celebration, a romantic date, or a business occasion. We went on a Saturday and there was live music and the volume was enjoyable. You could enjoy the music and still have a conversation at the table.
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Small Barn Old Town
4.5
4.5 (1365)
$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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Jennifer
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
This is a charming place to eat with amazing ambience and delicious food! We were told that the chef was upset because we asked to have our burger cut in half. Our first waiter was amazing, but we were handed off to a second waiter that was less than good. However, the place itself is worth going back to and we really enjoyed ourselves! 
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Talia Kitchen
4.5
4.5 (46)
$31 to $50
Californian
Murrieta
About the restaurant
Welcome to Talia Kitchen, where culinary artistry meets wellness and community at Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. Executive Chef Matt Steffen and Director of Nutrition Sarah Goudie craft a menu celebrating Southern California’s bounty, from Murrieta’s hills to San Diego’s coast. We source the finest ingredients from local partners, creating dishes that are both nutritious and delicious. At Talia, we’re more than a restaurant; we’re a gathering place where vitality is served alongside community spirit. Join us for a dining experience that nourishes body and soul, caters to diverse dietary needs, and turns neighbors into friends.
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Lori
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
I've never had a Whipped Fresh Ricotta with honey, persimmons, spicy radish and spicy radishes and I may have to drive the three hours back to have it again! My friend and I made a meal out of the Pantry Bites and shared Spanish Onion Tart as well. The waitress described it in such a manner that I just had to try it and I am obsessed! Ordering this way made our evening curious and fun. I highly recommend this place! Staff was great!
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