Vino Godfather Winery — Restaurant in Vallejo

I’ve been to a lot of wineries in the 29 years of my life, and I’ve got to say, Vino Godfather has made it to the top of my favorites list. It’s located in Vallejo, just outside of Napa, on this old Navy base. There was plenty of parking outside, even on a Saturday. The tasting room is located inside a beautiful home that was built in 1901. On arrival, we were warmly greeted and welcomed to explore the estate. It was really fun exploring and walking around through the rooms.

I found Vino Godfather through a Groupon deal for wine tasting. We got way more than just a typical wine tasting. The ambiance, the quality of wine, the pours, the staff (Frank, Joey, and Toni), the entire experience was exceedingly superb. I couldn’t have asked for a better 30th birthday wine tasting. We loved every wine we tasted–especially the Prohibition Red, zinfandel and petit sirahs. I’m usually not a huge fan of zinfandels or sirahs, but these were so delicious. In addition to the wines, we also tasted their single sourced olive oil. OHMYGAWD…if you leave without tasting the olive oil…big mistake. Make sure you get a bottle of that…or several bottles of it.

Most of all, the staff and customer service are unmatched. Frank (the owner), Frank, and Joey went above and beyond to make this whole experience so memorable. What makes this winery unlike any other that I’ve been to is how they treat you like family. They are so personable and welcoming. They don’t push you through the wine tasting like the commercialized wineries up in Napa. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend my Saturday afternoon! Highly recommend stopping by for a beautiful afternoon at Vino Godfather if you’re in the area. Also definitely worth going out of your way for. They have a new...

I am writing to express my deep disappointment with an incident that occurred during the Festa Italian member event last night 8/22/25. I have visited Vino Winery a few times in the past and always had a positive experience, which makes what happened even more upsetting.

My husband and I attended the event as guests of our neighbors, who are wine club members. While enjoying the evening, I was speaking with another guest—a wine club member—who had two containers of cheese. She commented on how delicious it was and mentioned there was one more in the refrigerator. The refrigerator was in an open area, so I assumed it was intended for event guests.

As I retrieved the last container and walked toward my table, the owner, Tina, abruptly approached me, snatched the container from my hand, and stated that people have been stealing from them and that I would need to pay for the cheese. I was stunned and humiliated. At no point was I attempting to leave the facility—I was simply returning to my table.

What was most troubling is that the other guest, who initially had two containers of cheese and shared this information with me, was never questioned or approached in the same manner. Tina directed her accusations only toward me. This differential treatment, coupled with the accusatory tone, made me feel racially profiled and targeted in a very public and embarrassing way.

Shortly after this exchange, Tina’s son approached my husband and asked us to leave. The entire situation left us feeling unwelcome and disrespected at an event we were invited to attend.

This experience was shocking, especially given the reputation Vino Winery has for hospitality. I hope this matter is taken seriously, as no guest should feel singled out or discriminated...

Vino Godfather is a hidden gem in Vallejo/Mare Island! We visited tonight and although they are grieving the loss of Frank, Joey greeted us with the most genuine smile and recommendation for the new Alexander Valley Cabernet We Cab lovers and appreciated the taste however the jury is out in our house on the Lodi vs the Alexander valley. A little constructive feedback; I was searching for the truffle chips and unfortunately, could not find them and this is our second visit that they were missing. Those chips pair so well with the St. Peter's Clone. We purchased the chips and wine earlier last year and shared them with friends. I was sad to hear of Frank's passing and praying that the winery ho it's his legacy with maintaining the family/friendly vibe that we look forward to. I can't imagine the Vino Godfather without Thomas and Joey! Lastly, I'm hoping to see a Jazz/blues option I. The...