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Figo Wine Bar
Master Critic Review
Figo Wine Bar
8.4
Figo Wine Bar brings an Italian wine-bar lens to Lakeview with a menu of housemade pastas, pork belly, and truffle-scented arancini paired to a sommelier-curated list. The dim, compact room leans hard into date-night territory, with enough energy and bar seats to work for pre-show grazing before nearby theaters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle arancini, Pork belly with leek cream and corn succotash, Pesto gnocchi
Scores:
Value: 6.5
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: A cozy Italian wine bar where tapas-style plates and house pastas are built around a deep, flexible wine list.
Who should go: Wine-focused dates and small groups sharing rich plates.
When to visit: Evenings around happy hour or before neighborhood shows.
What to order: Build a charcuterie board, add truffle arancini, then share risotto or tagliatelle.
Insider tip: If you’re catching a show nearby, book an early table and let your server pace small plates so you’re out the door on time.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; metered and residential side streets can be tight after 6pm, allow extra time on weekends.
Dress code: Smart casual — jeans are fine, but most guests lean slightly dressy for date night.
Noise level: Moderate — conversational at smaller tables, can get lively near the bar during peak hours.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes without a reservation; bar seats may turn over faster.
Weekday lunch: Not applicable — primarily an evening-focused venue.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes — several small plates and pastas can be made or ordered vegetarian.
Vegan options: Limited — a few small plates may work with modifications; confirm with staff.
Gluten-free options: Some flexibility — certain plates and risottos avoid pasta, but cross-contact is possible.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes — the dim lighting, compact room, and wine-focused pacing create an intimate, low-pressure setting where conversation still carries.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Often yes on weeknights or earlier hours, but expect waits on weekends; bar seating is your best walk-in option.
Is it kid-friendly? Not particularly — the space skews adult, wine-centric, and better suited to dates or small groups than families with young kids.
Best For
Better for: Wine-driven evenings with shareable plates and intimate date-night energy compared to larger, louder Italian restaurants.
Skip if: You want large entrée portions, a very quiet dining room, or extensive vegan/gluten-free specialization.