Vino - Mountain Brook

Located in the charming English Village area of Mountainbrook in Birmingham, this restaurant is situated on a corner with a lovely view of the neighborhood. We dined outside in the courtyard, so I can't comment on the interior. However, it seems they have a couple of indoor wine bars adorned with fine art. The menu boasts an extensive wine selection as well as cocktails. We had a wonderful dinner - my wife tried the Wild Salmon Kebab and I opted for the fish of the night, Swordfish. Our meals arrived promptly, were hot, and absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back!

My husband and I dined at this restaurant on a Saturday night and the outdoor ambiance was incredibly romantic with tree lights and elegant white table linens. We started our meal with oysters and the delicious artichoke dip. Next, we enjoyed the Mediterranean and strawberry/walnut salads, both of which were amazing. For our main course, my husband ordered the hangar steak, which was delicious, while I ordered the tenderloin medallions. Unfortunately, the temperature was off, but the staff quickly rectified the issue by comping the order. Overall, it was a fantastic spot for a date night and we will definitely be returning.

We had reservations tonight to dine outside and order drinks. My martini arrived without olives, but our waitress quickly remedied the situation by bringing them out. It took about 10 minutes to receive olives and more red sauce for our crab claws. We ordered fish and were informed it was redfish, but Amberjack was brought out instead. Additionally, I ordered a bowl with grouper and artichokes, but only found half of an artichoke in the entire bowl.

I was disappointed with everything I ordered at this restaurant. The grilled oysters were drowned in salty cheese, the fish was bland, the veggies were soggy, and the tiramisu was too sweet. The noise level was also a drawback for having a conversation. However, the highlight of the experience was our fantastic server. Overall, the meal was not worth the price range of $50-100 per person. Food quality was rated 1, service was a 5, and atmosphere was a 1.

The restaurant offered great attentive service and nice drinks, especially during their Merry Monday special with reduced price drinks and appetizers. The salmon kebabs were delicious, as was the bang bang cauliflower which was the standout dish of the night. However, the spinach artichoke dip and hummus were underwhelming and lacked flavor compared to what I make at home. The Stuffed artichoke pasta was disappointing as the artichokes were not properly cleaned and had tough bits that had to be spit out. Additionally, the dish only had a small amount of feta and sun dried tomatoes, and the linguini was dry and overcooked with an unexpected mix of vegetables. For a Mediterranean restaurant, I expected a better pasta dish. Overall, the service was good, the atmosphere was pleasant, but the food was lacking. The price per person is between $30-50 for dinner. Recommended dish: Salmon Kabob.