Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar

Absolutely adore this place. Beautiful scenery/decor set up, super delicious food and amazing service. Definetely one of the more fancier restaurants out there but it is very well worth it! This by far is one of my favorite fancier places to go to celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or any special event! Highly recommend the desserts!! I always get the sample one because they give you a little bit of everything on their dessert menu!

Very good service I forgot what my waitress name was but she served us outdoor with the glasses she's very amazing . even the men who gave us our food and refilled our drink everyone is so kind i would definitely come back . outside has a very beautiful scenery food was diliscous.

Va de Vi has become our go-to spot in Walnut Creek, and with good reason. Every visit is a delightful experience, made even better by the lovely and attentive staff who always make us feel welcome.

We began our meal with the wine flights, choosing both the white and red selections. The white wine flight was crisp and refreshing, pairing perfectly with our lighter appetizers, while the red wine flight offered bold, complex flavors that complemented the heartier dishes.

The pommes frites were a must-order for us, crispy and golden with just the right amount of seasoning. We loved them so much that we couldn't resist ordering a second serving! The Swedish meatball was tender and packed with flavor, served with a rich gravy that balanced sweet and savory notes.

The seafood offerings were equally impressive. The grilled octopus was perfectly charred on the outside, tender and juicy inside, while the summer corn ribs provided a sweet and crunchy contrast. The pancetta-wrapped prawns were a highlight, with the smoky pancetta enhancing the sweetness of the prawns.

For the main course, the charred marinated skirt steak was cooked to perfection, with a smoky, caramelized crust and a juicy interior. The risotto alla paprica was creamy and indulgent, with just the right touch of paprika to keep it interesting.

We rounded off our meal with the Va de Vi burger, which was everything you could want in a gourmet burger--juicy, flavorful, and topped with ingredients that took it to the next level.

The consistency and quality of both the food and service at Va de Vi are why we keep coming back. Whether it's a special occasion or just a casual night out, Va de Vi never disappoints. If you're in Walnut Creek, this is the place to go.

As a chef with experience in Michelin-starred restaurants specializing in elevated comfort food, I truly enjoy this place. Every item on the menu is delicious, and the wine selection is quite impressive.

The desserts are exceptional - their pastry chef deserves high praise " they really milking a cow back there" lol...

No matter where you sit, the scenery is beautiful. The staff provide excellent care and attention.

My mom and I are in town for a wedding...and a funeral. We wanted a lovely small plates meal and some drinks in a nice environment and--voila--Va de Vi! (I still can't remember the name without looking)

The ambiance. Oh the ambiance. LOOK at my photo. Well, it doesn't do it justice. Absolutely lovely. We got there and my mom said, "can we stay 2 hours?" You feel like you're in a European alleyway, enjoying tapas and wine.

The drinks. You can order wine (ofc), flights, beer, or even cocktails. Something for everyone. And I must say, my Empress gin cocktail was divine!

There's more?! Why yes--the food!!! We ordered the pommes frites, as one does. They were The Art of French Fries. Crispy on the outside, yummily seasoned. You could have an aoli and ketchup. Do both--why not? But the piece de resistance was the black cod. IF BLACK COD IS ON THE MENU--GET IT! Perfection. Mic drop.

Great place for small bites and a great wine list. Everything we ate was delicious and great to share. We tried a few wine flights which were great. Also with a beautiful patio! Definitely recommend.

"You telling me that wine is better than Pepsi? Huh, no way wine is better than Pepsi."
- George Costanza, Seinfeld

da Scene: Last minute lunch since we had to go to Kaiser Park Shadelands. Slipped right in via Open Table. Beautiful day, but the outside tables were taken. Always busy on nice days.

da Grub: Everything was executed well, Artichokes, Ahi, Calamari, Scallops, Gnocchi, Steak and fries, finished with the souffle... a tad small for the price, but great flavors!

da Service: Seated quickly, wine flights came quickly, and Grub was paced well. Just as we finished, 2 more plates came, and so on. Consistently good, great setting, can't go wrong!

Brought the family for small plates. It's been awhile since we've been here but it's always been good. It was pretty hot so we chose to eat inside. Our server was friendly and efficient. We ordered what seemed like one of everything- the standouts were the lechon, flat iron steak, miso cod, risotto, and ahi tartare. Mac and cheese was a little dry, as was the short rib. Service was attentive. One other negative... the couple next to us was extremely loud... the woman actually fell off her seat onto the ground. The manager checked on her in a very tactful manner, so kudos to her for handling the situation well.

Date: Sunday, April 29th, 2024
Time: 5pm
Meal: Early Mother's Day Dinner / Anniversary Celebrations
Party of: 6

*CHEESE PLATE ($24)
*BISCUIT ($5) x2
*POMMES FRITES ($12): SIDE AIOL, SIDE KETCHUP
*ASPARAGUS ($14)
*BURRATA ($19)
*AHI TARTARE ($19)
*GARLIC NOODLES ($18)
*GNOCCHI ($18)
*RISOTTO ($19)
*SKIRT STEAK ($20)
*CHICKEN PARM ($18)
*TACOS ($15)
*LECHON ($18)
*SHORT RIB ($20)
*SHRIMP ($19)
*SCALLOPS ($23)
*MUSSELS ($19)
*LUMPIA ($17)
*DESSERT SAMPLER ($20)
*ESPRESSO MARTINI ($16)
*COFFEE($4)
*COKE ($4)
*Corkage Fee ($25) x2

Both my bro and parents live in the East Bay, so we all met up for an early Mother's Day dinner this past Sunday. I've been to Va de Vi quite a few times in the the last few decades. (Wow, do I feel old?!) Nice to support an older establishment given the current restaurant climate.

I'm a huge fan of variety, so for me, tapas are always a good way to go. I can try like a million things! Tho I did find the menu a little unfocused given the offerings. Seemed like a bit of all cuisines - American, French, Asian, etc. I enjoyed the burrata, mussels, and asparagus. The burrata was creamy, the mussels plump, and the asparagus huge! It definitely hit all my food groups - cheese, animal, veggie. For those not fans of sweet and savory, I'd stay away from the lechon. It was waaay too sweet for my liking. I ended my meal with the Espresso Martini which was nicely balanced.

Our server was amazing! I think he was running around taking care of the entire back area. We had to ask for a couple things a few times, but he was always so friendly and accommodating. He did give us two small complimentary desserts for our celebrations. (My anniversary was this month and my parents' is in May.)

Nice place in WC to have group dinner. Tho do note, if you sit outside around this time of year, the trees will want to season your food as well. Lol!

Va de Vi is the perfect getaway in the middle of Walnut Creek. Their seating inside is beautiful but the seating in the alleyway is dreamy and adds that touch of romance or twinkle. Don't worry, they have outside heaters for those who get cold too.

The service was incredible! We felt extremely welcomed in the space and my partner was given happy birthday wishes that were written in the reservation. The staff were all lovely and are server was amazing! We enjoyed our wine flights and we were surprised that we liked all of the wines we tried! We tried their Pinot noir flight and their espana flight without cheese plate. If you love cheese, get the cheese plate! It was so tasty and the pairings on the plate were well put together to create different bites and flavor profiles.

The mains we had were beautiful! The gnocchi was fresh and pillowy soft in a beurre blanc sauce with peas, pea shoots, and peas pods, with tons of cheese and sprinkled mint. So very tasty, fresh, and seasonal! Then we had the adobo ribs with garlic rice and when I tell you this was utterly scrumptious I mean it! We cleaned those bones and this dish, if it is still on the menu, we highly recommend it! To finish we had the dessert pairing for two and just loved the presentation as well as all of the four desserts presented. This was the perfect way to end our dinner.

We will absolutely be back to try new dishes and share with our people! You know it's good when you tell stories of your meal and plan to bring more people the next time.

Delicious tapas, relaxing patio tucked away off the street, good wine and service - this place is a gem! Everything was sooooo good! My favorites were probably the black cod and lechon. We tried quite a few dishes and almost all were prepared flawlessly, served at just the right pace and portions enough to share amongst friends leaving you completely satisfied with the richness and flavors of each dish. The outdoor patio and water features leave you feeling like you are tucked into a small intimate and lush oasis, not in downtown Walnut Creek. I can't wait to go back!