(619) 462-9100
8384 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa,
CA
91941
32.765715
-117.01717
Neighborhood: La Mesa
Price:
$$
Divine At The Village Garden
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Gio's Restaurant and Wine Bar
The Editor
Erin Chambers
Citysearch
Contemporary small plates spot and wine bar anchors downtown La Mesa's food scene with a huge outdoor patio.
10/07/08
La Mesa rocks!
by echambers3 at Citysearch
Since when is there such a great food scene in La Mesa? We stopped in to Gio after hearing Village Garden had closed, and were so pleasantly surprised with the food, service and the updated look of the space. Great tapas menu (stick to the small plates stuff -- it's good and well price. No need to order their $30 steaks!) and huge wine selection. I had a $5 glass that wasn't bad. And overall a cool vibe, lots of people but not crowded, just a great neighborhood spot with good food.
The Details on Gio's Restaurant and Wine Bar
What to Drink:
The wine list is eclectic and interantional, and the staff is skilled in helping make selections for the most part. Don't be afraid to ask.
When to Go:
It's a large space, but still gets mighty crowded on weekend evenings. If you end up waiting for a table, head south along La Mesa Blvd for blocks of cute storefronts perfect for window-shopping.
Fun Fact:
The space used to be the popular, if dowdy, Village Garden cafe. If you were one of the hoards who came in for breakfast, don't fret. Gio's eggs benedict is awesome and the coffee bar opens at 7am on weekends.
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