Wine bar$$$north-county-coastWed-Sun 16:00-22:00
Little Victory Wine Bar in Carlsbad Village, north San Diego County, the natural-wine bungalow from Bestia and Jeune et Jolie alumni opened April 2025.
Signature pour: Spanish xarello by the glass
Wine focus: Natural wines, skin-contact, Spanish xarello and Iberian growers
Food: House-cured fish, beef tartare, Italian and Scandinavian shared plates
Wine bar$$$little-italySun-Thu 12:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-24:00
Bottlecraft Little Italy on India Street, San Diego's original 2011 craft bottle shop with 24 taps and a side wine list of natural. At 2252 India St.
Signature pour: Rotating natural pet nat on draft
Wine focus: Wine, cider and kombucha on tap alongside the 24-tap craft beer wall
Food: Snacks, sausage rolls, food from neighbouring restaurants
Wine bar$$$la-jollaDaily 11:00-21:00
We Olive and Wine Bar on Prospect Street in La Jolla, San Diego, an artisan California-only wine list with complimentary olive oil tastings and Cove views.
Signature pour: Central Coast Rhone-style flight
Wine focus: Premium California artisan domestic wines, by the taste and flight
Food: Olive oil tasting plates, tapas, charcuterie
Wine bar$$$north-parkMon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri 11:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00
The Rose wine bar on 30th Street in South Park, San Diego, the neighbourhood natural-wine and bottle-shop hybrid from owners Chelsea Coleman and Rae Gurne.
Signature pour: Loire Valley pet nat by the glass
Wine focus: Natural French and West Coast wines, weekly skin-contact flights
Food: Spanish-leaning small plates, oysters, scratch kitchen
Wine bar$$$little-italyMon-Wed 12:00-22:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-24:00, Sun 11:00-22:00
Vino Carta on India Street in Little Italy, San Diego. At 2161 India St. Wine list: natural wines, small family producers, weekly thematic flights.
Signature pour: Etna Rosso by the glass
Wine focus: Natural wines, small family producers, weekly thematic flights
Food: Cured meats, cheeses, marinated olives
Wine bar$$$little-italyMon-Tue 16:00-21:00, Wed-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri 14:00-24:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-24:00
Pali Wine Co. Little Italy on India Street in San Diego, the Lompoc winery's tasting room with Central Coast bottlings and a rooftop deck for the Wild Series.
Signature pour: Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir by the glass
Wine focus: Central Coast California wines, classic releases plus the Wild Series natural cuvees
Food: Seasonal small plates, weekend brunch, pizza popups