This is our go-to winery. We have never been disappointed with the food or service. Their wines are world class. Their wine tasting bar is the best weve been to. With the covid shutdown we are missing the in-house service and cant wait for things to get back to normal.
This venue was perfect and all that we could have wanted. We also used their catering service and the food was delicious! I highly recommend serving their red sangria as one of your drinks are your wedding. YUMMMY!!Thank you Julie and her wedding planners! Mattie and Lauren! You all were so amazing and accommodating!
Picked up and then consumed the brisket meal for two. WOW!!! The best brisket my husband and I have ever had and we have had a fair amount. What a great deal for such a high quality meal. I might order every week!!! Thank you for all your hard amazing work.
Drove 1.5 hours to go here, because it says they’re open from 11am-5pm, only to walk in and the gentleman rudely tell me that I obviously can’t read because they’re closed to the public. Maybe they should take a few minutes and update their google profile then... I won’t be returning.
Just picked up their lasagna today and in one word... AMAZING! We love them from years of going to all of their functions and being a wine member but today’s meal was just superb! If you’ve never been here or never eaten their food, you are missing out. I’m not kidding either.
We had our wedding at Balistreri in September and it was AMAZING! Balistreri is a hidden gem and was the perfect venue for us. Both the ballroom and the outdoor area were gorgeous, and the food provided by Balistreri was delicious! We served Balistreris white sangria during the ceremony/cocktail hour and it was definitely a crowd-pleaser, as was the other Balistreri wine we served. The staff at Balistreri is very relaxed and accommodating, and really allowed us to make our day what we wanted. Huge shout out to Lauren and Mattie who were very easy to work with, responsive, and extremely helpful in coordinating everything for us! We have had numerous guests tell us that this was one of the best weddings they have attended, which can be largely attributed to this great venue.
Balistreri Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery that has a GREAT selection of wine that’s very uniquely made. I love the Orange Muscat! They have a wine for everybody. I loved that several people served us wine and they all were very personable and picked up right where the last person left off.I haven’t tried the food yet, but I hear anything you get there is incredible.
Excellent wine selection and amazing food. Definitely will recommend for wine lovers. They also have awesome events regularly that involve amazing food and wine so sign up for their news letter. All of the wines are made in house and from Colorado grown grapes, perfect way to support a local business and taste some amazing wine, don’t forget to take the tour down to the cellar.
Tonight I was the violinist for a wedding at Balistreri. Ive been to several of their amazing free wine tastings, but this was my first wedding job there. What a lovely venue! The outdoor garden area is perfect for weddings! There is even an overhang of the roof where musicians can play and be sheltered from rain. And the large indoor room has a gorgeous staircase for grand entrances, so indoor weddings would also be wonderful here.
Best afternoon! Love love love. So knowledgeable and amazing wine.
Fantastic lunch experience on a Friday, welcoming knowledgeable staff with a huge variety of wines to sample. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, they also have event space. The lunches were prepared quickly and perfectly done. I had carrot gnocchi with chicken, so delicious! My friend had the scallops in salad, beautiful. We had salted caramel gelato that included mini biscotti and strawberry garnishment. I cant say enough about this delightful find, you must try it!!
A truly delightful place to while away an afternoon!
It has great wines to drink. It serves lite lunch, brunch to share and other up scale plates. You can also taste the, then purchase a bottle of your favorite. This is located in Commerce City, so it takes a bit for some people to get used to the . Also, it is pricey, so bring your wallet or credit card.
Great sulfur free wine. My wife is allergic to sulfur and these wines agree with her. IMHO they produce some of the finest wines They have so many metals from wine entries that I’m always amazed. Take the tour of this family run gem.The food is great as well and I would suggest the cheese and meat board they serve on a oak barrel slate..yummo
We got married here and I cried when we visited Balistreri because it was so beautiful and fit our needs perfectly. It is family owned and you really feel it in their customer service; they welcome you and make you feel like home. Lauren and Mattie were incredibly helpful and patient with all of our needs. Everyone on the team exceeded our expectations. The food is delicious, as is the wine, and its beyond lovely there. Highly recommend for brides who want a personal experience.
One of the best wineries we ever visited. The wine was exceptional and we had a great time visiting. What a lovely place and great people.
We ordered the grilled octopus, brie grilled cheese and grilled chicken sandwich. They were all delicious! The octopus was cooked really well and everything on that plate went really well together! The grilled cheese was fantastic. Fig jam, avocado, bacon, and brie. I dont know that I could ask for more. Drool.
This is an amazing place to drink good wine, eat good food, and make lasting memories with friends! I’ve been here three times, and I would keep coming here again and again. Although the tasting room can get crowded, it will clear up fairly quickly. The bartenders are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about wine! I’m impressed with how well they keep track of where your place is during the wine tasting while taking care of other guests. The food here is just as delicious as their wines. I always get the antipasti for two and share with my friends! Sharing small plates and a bottle of wine is definitely the way to go! The servers here are extremely nice and friendly. I celebrated my birthday here this past weekend, and my party was the only table located outside. Shoutout to our server for taking such good care of us out there! Since it was my special day, I got a free gelato, which was lavender Chardonnay flavor with cookie chucks. INCREDIBLE! Bottom line - I love this place. It’s
Fantastic little spot! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. The owner and his wife are fantastic to talk to, very passionate about what they do. The wine -We love it. Not everyone will because its not like commercial wine. Its made the way wine is supposed to be made - no sulfites, no additives. Its all natural, the old school Italian way. Tastings are free and next to impossible to walk out of there without a few bottles. The food is really good. We like the hummus and bacon wrapped dates.
Friendly staff and the food was delicious! I recommend the mushroom risotto that comes with lobster. Food was definitely worth the price considering it was free for wine tasting. Come a little early in order to taste all the wines.
We attended a small wedding reception here and could not have been more satisfied. The food and wine were excellent and server went above and beyond all expectations to ensure that we had everything we needed. Thanks for a great time.
Great service... Everyone here are so helpful my first time in here there were so attentive and willing to answer my questions. The food was fabulous on the very well groomed front patio. Ill be sure to make another visit.
Excellent service, food and wine. Friendly staff, clean, great atmosphere. What more can you ask for.
Great atmosphere!!! Love this place. Have going here for several years and have never had a bad experience. Great wines!! Red and white alike, and food is outstanding!!! Family run place, and it shows!!!
Birdie is amazing, she provided the tour and was very knowledgeable about the entire process. Open, humble and funny lady. The wines are different in a good way, I had to buy 3, be prepared to be impressed.
I cant say enough good things about their venue, food, wine, and incredible staff. We reserved the venue for a 100 person wedding reception. From the first walk through to the big day, their team was helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Our guest have been ranting and raving about the backyard, the banquet hall, and the flexibility both provide for numerous activities and arrangements. If I could give advice to future events, Id only remind staff to make sure that the grass is not watered the day before and that it would be helpful to have a sign on the table if kegs are used by the guest. On the day of the event, we showed up to find a deep puddle of water where the grass meets the parking lot. Unfortunately, this was where our food truck and dinner tables were supposed to be setup. The rest of the grass was incrementally less wet and thankfully the Colorado sun dried up most of it by the end of the day. Staff was quick to adjust layout plans with us so that the food truck could have another drier location so I commend them on listening, adapting, and progressing. As for the kegs, we found out after the event that a lot of guest did not realize there was beer available since the kegs were behind the serving table and on the ground. One thing that could be done is to have a venue owned small table sign that says Beer Available or We have keg Beer. A mini stand up chalkboard table sign could also be used to fill in the type of beer. With those two comments noted, everything else was absolutely incredible. The bartenders were personable, staff was responsive, and fees were reasonable relative to everything you get in return. I would highly and proudly recommend this venue for anyone seeking something with flexibility for BYOB, outside catering allowed, a beautiful venue, and staff that are amazing to work with. Thank you for making our day everything we had hoped for!
Beautiful place! excellent wine, fantastic lunch menu. They do a great job with their wine tasting so that you get a full picture of what they offer. Super friendly staff who provides tours of the facility. Nothing pretentious about this place, laid-back and enjoyable.
This is my happy place!Best vineyard in Denver, and best wines!! Free tastings (including entire wine offering!) and free crackers, cheeses and fruit. The food is also outstanding and tour is great!Be mindful that the wines have a higher content perfectage of alcohol, so please plan accordingly.But definitely a place to stop by if you are spending time in Denver!!
I love love love Balistreri Vineyard. Wonderful family owned and run vineyard. Made the old fashioned Sicilian way. Best day trip. Cellar tour such fun. Great wine if course
I would totally recommend it Balistreri is the best winery ever my auntie’s & my uncle & my cousins work here I love it
This place has a great wine tasting area with great wines and the food is incredible. The food menu rotates frequently and is inexpensive for the quality. If you have time take a tour with the owner, Birdie, your wont be disappointed. This is a family business so theres a good chance the owner or his grandkids will be doing tastings at the counter. This is one of our favorite places in Denver and the events they host are always incredible. This is a must if you are visiting Denver or just looking for great wines
What a lovely place! The wine tasting was amazing and the food was delicious! Loved the wine tour and meeting the family behind the winery. Loved every bit of our experience here. I will definitely go back and bring friends with me!
Local winery. Great food and wine. Free wine tasting and tour.
Amazing lunch menu. They do a great job with their wine tasting so that you get a full picture of what they offer. Super friendly staff who provides tours of the facility. Nothing pretentious about this place, laid-back and enjoyable.
Amazing!! The wine was delicious, the food was incredible, and the staff were the cherry on top of a perfect Saturday. Thank you Balisteri for sharing your beautiful history and wonderful tastes
We have never had a bad time at Bellestreri. We LOVE the wine, the food, and the people. We took my dad there when he proposed and have brought most people we know. We adore this place.
Went for lunch. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lunch selection is limited but the sandwich I had was exceptional. I still need to try their wine. I absolutely recommend them.
Great place for a glass of wine and a date night.They offer fruit & cheese trays, relaxed laid back atmosphere. Yummy wines you can purchase to take home as well.
Cute little place to go if youre looking to get into wine. The tasting staff is very friendly. Can tell that it is family owned and they do a wonderful job of producing wine.
This place is a gem! Dont let its location fool you. We went here for their valentines dinner. The food was great, Chefs Ariana and Chris put together an amazing menu. The wine from winemaker John Balistreri is top notch and paired great with the food. Cool family run business with knowledgeable people in a nice place. All around recommended.
Amazing service and food. Michael McCartney is the sous chef and fabulous!!!
We had such a good time! We road our bikes quite a ways to get here, and arrived a half hour before they closed. HOWEVER, we were greeted so warmly and encouraged to take our time. Awesome wine, great service, such cute grounds.
Loved this place. The tastings are all complementary and they will even give you a free tour of the cellar. The wines are incredible and unlike anything I have tasted before. Theyre extremely smooth and all organic. I recommend their bruscetta as well. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. I cant wait to visit again.
Wonderful wines! My favorite is the Cherry wine. Considered dessert however only slightly sweet and fantastically tart .Not sour .wont give you a bite but a nice tartness with a light body. Worth a visit.
Absolutely amazing place! We were instantly greeted by the owners and given glasses to try all of their wines. We learned so much about their wines and facility and felt so welcomed! Their sandwiches and gelato were delicious and the wine was some of the best wine I have ever tried! We will definitely be coming back soon
Love this wine! What I really appreciate is the old school way the wine is brewed (by utilizing the natural yeast on the skin of the grapes). I like that there are complimentary snacks, but also the option to have a more formal sit down with great food. To top it off, both the staff and the atmosphere are great.
Some good wine and we really appreciated the samples. People were friendly. We wanted to sit and have a couple glasses and order a couple cases but we sat for 20 minutes with nobody even noticing us. Went to the counter and stood for 10 minutes without recognition from anyone so we left without purchasing anything. Severely disappointed in the service.
Wow! I went here with a friend for my birthday weekend.The tasting room is a little outside Denver, and although the surrounding area looks a bit industrial, the place itself is charming.The event room is spacious and beautiful, and the atmosphere is welcoming from the Balistreri staff and family.We received a pamphlet with a tasting guide. All complementary! Cheese and wine was available for free as well. Tour was free and given with enough demand from tasters.We didnt feel any pressure to purchase wine or food (lunch and dinner are available as well!).Great place, great wine!
Great scenery, lovely set up. however, the staff that hosted our event was by far the worst and the decor for a company holiday party was so peonic and simple... whatevs those petty souls didnt ruin my good time....
Balistreri Vinyards is family owned and absolutely phenomenal! Their wines are of the finest quality and made in the same way that the owner was taught by his grandparents. If youre looking for an intimate wine experience with knowledgeable wine makers this is the place. Well worth the visit any day of the week!
Honestly this place is a hidden gem. Amazing wine and even more amazing food. We went with a large group and they were more than accommodating and even took us on a tour. It’s a must visit!
Balistreri is a wonderful place to taste wine and hear stories from local wine makers. Highly recommend.
Great wine tasting experience. We were able to take a tour of the cellar and see their wine making process. It was a wonderful time. All of the staff was incredibly friendly. I especially enjoyed tasting the wines back to back by location (Colorado vs Lodi, CA). That was a new and unique experience to taste the same grape and same wine made in the same method by the same winemaker and having geography as the only difference. We will definitely be back next time we are in Colorado.
Great place with a fantastic meat and cheese board.
This place is fantastic. Got to try almost 20 wines. The wine makers wife took us on a tour of the cellar. It was the most informative winery tour Ive ever been on. She was funny and personable! I learned so much and got to taste some great flavors and unique wines. I always appreciate a family run business like this where there is an incredible amount of passion. I will be back.
The food was great and the wine was wonderful. The service was great but the managerial service was awful. They did not seem to care about their staff at all and berated them for the smallest of flaws, including appearance issues the staff had no control over. Food and wine were great, owner really bothered me.
The best wine around! They make the wine using traditional ways which not only keeps chemicals out of it but also taste way better! As a added bonus, you will always be treat like family and you can do there free wine tasting (about 12 different wines). There food is excellent too!
My daughter had her awesome wedding at the vineyard June 24th. It was wonderful. Everyone at the vineyard were so attentive, pleasant to work with. They made our day extra special ! Jessica took such great care of us from day one. Such a beautiful setting. THE FOOD, fabulous, made fresh that day. Our family thank your family and staff for such an awesome evening! Many Thanks!! Shirley Jenkins
Went for a small birthday, absolutely wonderful
No sulfites: this means NO HEADACHE from their wines! If this doesn’t have you hooked already, then go for their award winning reds, quirky white wines, beautiful front and back patio, and the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Balistreri. Was here for a bachelorette but I’ll be back
Great wines and a generous free testing, what more can you ask for?!
Im in LOVE with this winery! The owners were both there the whole time, super friendly, and obviously very passionate about what they do. The tasting room is great with complimentary cheese and crackers. I think we got to try 20 or so complimentary wine samples (all amazing and unique) and then got a tour. Pretty much the best way to spend an afternoon! Cant wait to come back!
Wonderful, family business. Really good wine! Really good lunch!
Great place to try a wide range of wines. We had a meal and it was delicious!
An amazing place for lunch and wine. Unique style you can only find here. Check out the Wine Club!
One of our favorite places. Lovely wines, nice food and one of the most generous families you will ever meet!
Excellent wines....good food as well! We have been in the wine club here for years, and have never been disappointed!!
We loved the wine its very good and they have an excelent variety the food is awesome and not that expensive. hope to come back soon. congratulations
Ive been coming here for many years. Since the winery was an itty bitty tiny house. I absolutely love this place, John, Birdie, Julie, Jessica and everyone else in staff. Lovely place, great wines and a fantastic time every time you come here. Ive been a wine memberfor many years to so I take advantage of every single new wine they have out and it is amazing. If this is your first time visiting, ask for a little tour. Very insightful and fun. Their events are full of fun as well. Just come and you wont be disappointed. And some eye candy for the ladies, Frank is gorgeous. If I could make him my permanent wine bartender and my Don Quijote, I would, lol :-)Cheers everyone!
Balistreri is not just a winery. Its a Denver destination! Its like your family owns a winery and you went to spend a day with them! Educational, relaxing, and oh yah, the food is incredible!
Food was excellent movie was fun. Wine this year, not a good one for white but the cab was great.
I can not say enough good things about Balistreri Vineyards. I have been a loyal patron and visitor for about 5 years since I found this special family-owned and operated establishment and have brought visitors from all over the country here during visits to Colorado - its an absolute must. Not only are their wines excellent, they offer the most expansive tasting I have ever been to - there is a wine there for everyones taste preferences and youll be certain to go home with at least one bottle of a favorite.I have been served by the owner himself, his wife, daughter, grand daughter and grandson - all of whom maintain the welcoming and knowledgeable atmosphere theyve always had since my first visit 5 years ago.Their new tasting room is beautiful and their menu is absolutely phenomenal - do yourself a favor and have lunch, a snack or dinner there - I just had the veal meatballs and pesto gnocchi last weekend and we nearly licked the plate clean!While they have expanded into a bit more elaborate operation, they still maintain the personal and family quality theyve always had. In fact, it is worth shining a light on the kindness offered by the owner last weekend when my fiance and I biked there and our trip home was to be a dark one at the end of the day - as we were putting out helmets and lights on, he came outside and offered to put our bikes in his truck and drive us home. We were overwhelmed at the thoughtful gesture, and while we still chose to bike ourselves home, we are still talking about how wonderfully kind it was for him to be so considerate.We will continue to be loyal patrons and would HIGHLY recommend others to make the visit to Balistreri. Its truly an enjoyable experience and the wines they produce clearly showcase the careful attention to detail and quality of a passionate and talented winemaker.Cheers!
Best place I know to take our visitors who know food and wine havent had anything other than a great experience every visit.
We spent a very pleasant 2 hours tasting wine whilst on our way to the airport. Thanks
Love the wine. Food is great. One of our favorite places to visit.
Never a bad experience. The hospitality of everyone who works here is fantastic. A great atmosphere with amazing people. Oh yeah, and the wine is beyond extraordinary!
We did extensive google searches and combed through wedding websites looking for our venue. We consider ourselves lucky we stumbled upon Balistreri Vineyards.Jessica was our event coordinator and from the first time we spoke with her we knew Balistreri would be our venue. She was kind, accommodating, and very down to earth. Throughout our visits to the venue including the day of the ceremony we met several members of the staff as well as members of the family who own Balistreri. All were incredibly kind and very welcoming.As is the case for almost every couple, budget was a concern for our wedding. Balistreri allows you to bring in food from an outside caterer but we elected to have Balistreri cater the food. Jessica and her staff asked what our budget was and put together a menu based on our budget, rather than other places who required we make our budget fit their menus and pricing. We feel like we got a steal on our menu. Not only did they come in slightly under the budget we provided but the food was amazing. We had many of our guests talking for weeks after the event about how delicious the food was and how many of the passed appetizers they ate!As a winery, Balistreri obviously makes their own wine, and it is high quality. We strongly recommend the cherry wine, we ended up serving it during our reception and the guests loved it. In addition to their wine, Balistreri allows you to bring in your own outside alcohol, which was a huge cost saver.True to Colorado form, it was snowing the day before our April wedding so Jessica discussed with us at length alternate setup plans. She allowed us to make a game day decision for an indoor vs outdoor option and planned it out in such detail that we did not worry. The weather ended up being beautiful and we were able to hold the ceremony outdoors but either location would have been just what we wanted!Our only minor hiccup was that the venue is a working winery and therefore has patrons there during the day prior to the start of the event, which made setting up a few of our tables a little tricky. Despite this, Jessica assured us the other patrons would be gone, tables ready by the start of the ceremony. Sure enough, she made it happen so that everything was set up just how we wanted by ceremony go time without exception. Everything came together and looked beautiful, just the way we had envisioned it.Looking back, we cannot imagine hosting our wedding at any other venue. From the beautiful grounds, to the delicious wine, to the accommodating staff, Balistreri was a big part of making our big day the amazing day it was.
Wonderful wines and great food. Location is a little unconventional in a commercial area but dont let that keep you from visiting.
Great spot, incredible wine and delicious food!
Staff is very knowledgeable and recognize is every time were the. Fantastic wine at a great price!
LOL. Staff was excellent. Very knowledgeable. It’s a shame though because the wine is... not good. Food was ok. Not sure how so many people could be so wrong. The only mildly interesting pour was the CSU Shiraz. The owner was pretty well versed and experienced.
The food is absolutely amazing. It is a hidden gem of restaurant and winery. I went here for a company holiday party. The service was impeccable, and the place was decorated beautifully.
This place is FANTASTIC. My boyfriend and I flew into Colorado during Winter Storm Kayla. Most of the outdoor activities were out of the question. We were looking for wineries, and Balistreri had the highest ratings. After our visit, I can certainly see why! This family-owned winery is beautiful! Originally a greenhouse, the winery had beautiful flower arrangements through out the tasting room. The winemakers granddaughter led us through their complimentary tasting. She was very friendly and informative. The wines were so pure and tasty. The winemakers daughter took us on a tour of the winery. Everything they do is natural...no added sulfites, no added anything! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Sadly I wish I could give more stars. The food was superb and the wine was excellent, but the service was not. To bring the check, pick up the check, and bring it back took about 30 minutes after our wine and food was finished so we just sat there waiting. I never received the second glass of wine that I ordered and the check had to be brought back by another waitress so we never saw ours after the 30 minutes. While I will ammend this review if I have the pleasure of visiting here again and have a different experience it is not currently on my list of places to visit again. But again, excellent wine and food I hope your experience will be different.
Amazing. Amazing wines. Amazing service. A+++
Love this place. Great wine, and such great owners and staff. Treated like family everytime!
The wines are so good!!! They make most of their wines with local Colorado grapes, as well as some others with grapes from California. Its family-run, and everyone is really nice and knows what theyre talking about. It seems like they release new wines every month or two, so its a place you can visit pretty regularly if youre in Denver.
Their food is great and the amount of wines you get to taste for free is a rare fine. One of our favorite wineries and we love that they dont add preservatives or sulfites to their wines.
Great customer service and really good wine.
Delightful outing to a most interesting place in industrial Denver! Good wine; wonderful food!
Great wine, wonderful food, attentive and friendly personnel, interesting tour.