Bodega Tapas And Wine - Wake Forest

The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating with my stroller! The host was delightful, moving chairs around and even taking a moment to chat with my baby. The food was excellent, and the service and drinks were fantastic as well! Overall ratings: Food: 5, Service: 5, Atmosphere: 5. I highly recommend the Parisienne Gnocchi!

My only minor issue is that the two-person tables are quite close together and narrow, so we usually opt to sit at the bar or request a larger table to sit next to each other. The servers have always been well-trained, and the food arrives piping hot and delicious. We typically start with a margarita made with Casamigos and a Grand Marnier floater, along with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc; other times we’ve enjoyed Bordeaux, Old Fashioneds, or martinis—all of which have been delightful. Over our visits, we've tried the crab dip, French onion soup, arugula salad, gnocchi in cream sauce, beef empanadas, rigatoni with Wagyu ragout (my personal favorite), goat cheese dip, and Peruvian chicken, which is reminiscent of pâté. The portions are generous for "tapas," and the quality is excellent. Last night, we indulged in dessert—an incredible chocolate mousse and a pear pecan pie that my husband claimed was the best pecan pie he has ever tasted! (We've sampled all these dishes over our three visits, not all at once, of course!) Our total bill usually ranges from $110 to $140, plus tip, which we feel is quite reasonable compared to similar restaurants.

For tapas, we tried the crab dip, which was good, and the Beef Empanada made with NC Wagyu. Unfortunately, the empanada reminded me of sloppy joes, and I wouldn't order it again. The Parisienne gnocchi was decent but not exceptional. We also sampled the Spanish Serrano ham, which was quite tasty. For dessert, we had a classic crème brûlée that was well-made and satisfying, along with a very good latte. Our server’s initials were PDR, but I couldn’t catch his name. He was pleasant and attentive at first, though he spoke softly, making it hard to hear him in the busy atmosphere. Toward the end of our meal, despite him serving water nearby, we still had to ask for a refill. Overall, the food was served warm, quickly, and was quite good. The prices for the food were reasonable, but the drinks felt overpriced. The restaurant has a cozy yet chic and upscale vibe. I enjoyed my experience and would definitely return.

Absolutely amazing! Service was fantastic! Food was delicious and filling! The atmosphere is nice, but can get loud. We had an amazing time, though, celebrating our engagement! They really took great care of us! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100

So fun! Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5