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“Tuscan Dinner and Wine Tasting... always excellent and informative. The charcuterie table was impressive and laid out with style typical to the region.”
Guided wine evenings with Italian food at Buon Cibo in Scripps Ranch. Guests must be 21 or older.
This November: Fall-inspired wines. Six wines. Two November evenings.
Join Wine Captain Thomas D'Acquisto for six fall-inspired wines and an Italian dinner. See the full dinner menu below. Taste, compare, and find your favorites—no wine expertise needed.
Fall-inspired wines: Thursday, November 12 · 5:30–8:00 PM · $75 per guest, gratuity included, plus tax. Seating is limited; reserve online.
Fall-inspired wines: Saturday, November 21 · 5:30–8:00 PM · $75 per guest, gratuity included, plus tax. Seating is limited; reserve online.
Wine Captain Thomas D'Acquisto guides each pour: where it comes from, what makes it distinctive, and what to notice as you taste. No terminology required.
Every bottle on the Buon Cibo wine wall is sold at market price.
When you taste something you love – and you will – ask the Wine Captain to pull it for you before you leave.
Before you arrive
Reserve ahead
Seating is limited and seats are prepaid. Reserve online, or call (858) 265-6702 and we will hold your place.
Arrive by 5:30
Doors are at 5:30 and the evening runs to 8:00 PM. Arrive on time so we can get everyone settled before the first pour.
21 and over
Must be 21+ to attend.
Plans change?
Call (858) 265-6702 as early as you can. Seats can be transferred to another guest.
Questions
No wine knowledge is required. This is an evening for experienced wine drinkers, curious beginners, and anyone who wants to find out what they genuinely enjoy in the glass.
Your $75 reservation includes all 6 guided wines and the dinner buffet. After the first tasting, help yourself and enjoy the food alongside the wines.
At Buon Cibo Italian Specialties, 10380 Spring Canyon Road, Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA 92131 — a short drive from Mira Mesa, Poway, Rancho Peñasquitos, 4S Ranch and Carmel Mountain Ranch.
Yes. Seats are at shared tables, so solo guests and pairs sit with the room. Larger parties should call so we can seat you together.
Regularly, with a new theme and menu each time. Dates go to our email list before they go public, and we also host Paint & Sip and Pot & Sip evenings.
Yes — we run private wine dinners for birthdays, teams and clubs. See the private room or catering page.
An evening of painting in the shop with Creative Canvas SD. An instructor takes the room through one painting step by step over two hours; easels, canvases, brushes and paints are set out for you, and two glasses of wine come with the ticket. No experience needed, and the painting goes home with you. At Buon Cibo with Creative Canvas SD, $45 per guest. Tickets are sold by Creative Canvas SD. New dates are coming soon.
Pot a succulent, paint the pot, and sip while you do it. All supplies included and all ages are welcome; wine is for guests 21 and over. The first date is coming soon. Join the email list to hear first. At Buon Cibo with The Painted Vine, $45 per guest. Tickets are sold by The Painted Vine.
First dibs
First dibs on every wine night, Paint & Sip and Pot, Paint & Sip before the seats are gone, plus Friday dinner and Sunday Dinner.
From our guests
“Tuscan Dinner and Wine Tasting... always excellent and informative. The charcuterie table was impressive and laid out with style typical to the region.”
“We enjoyed the entire experience. The wine, the food and the atmosphere were all great. The staff were amazing. It was so much fun.”
“Thank you for another great wine event. Cecilia and I thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere, vino and of course the Wine Captain! Keep it up. We are so glad you are in our neighborhood.”