Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileAllelo
St. Petersburg, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Allelo pairs a Mediterranean-Aegean kitchen with a wine program that spans over 500 labels from Greece to California. The cocktail list runs inventive, from the olive-oil-spiked Like a Virgin to the mezcal-forward Aeagan Cure, with zero-proof versions of several drinks. Beer and spirits selections broaden the appeal, while wine dinners and sommelier curation anchor the venue's identity.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Like a Virgin, a gin cocktail brightened with extra virgin olive oil, lime, and mastica, also offered zero-proof. For a wine pour, the Etna Rosso from Tenuta di Fessina shows the list's reach. The Classic Espresso Martini has also been praised by customers.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the sommelier-curated list of over 500 selections and themed wine dinners. Cocktail drinkers who like original, ingredient-driven drinks will find creative options, including zero-proof versions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Corkage runs $40 per 750ml bottle, max two bottles. Wine pairing is $75 per person alongside a $130 per person menu. Premium spirits pours include Michter's Bourbon at $39 per ounce and Dos Maderas Rum at $37 per ounce.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- An in-house sommelier curates a wine list exceeding 500 selections from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Germany, and California. USA Today ranked the venue among the top 10 wine bars in the country. Wine dinners, such as an Alpine Wine Dinner, add structured exploration.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Original cocktails like Like a Virgin and Aeagan Cure show a creative bar program, with several zero-proof versions. The Classic Espresso Martini earned recent customer praise for perfect preparation.
Menu strengths
- — Several original cocktails, including Like a Virgin and Aeagan Cure, demonstrate an inventive approach with ingredients like olive oil and mastica.
- — Zero-proof versions of Like a Virgin and Bay Got Me Sippin extend the program to non-drinkers.
- — The Classic Espresso Martini as perfectly prepared stands out repeatedly.
Standout selections
- — Like a Virgin: gin, extra virgin olive oil, lime, mastica, génépi; also zero-proof.
- — Aeagan Cure: mezcal, mastica, yellow chartreuse, sage, celery.
- — Birds of Paradise: gin, amaro, spiced pear, pistachio orgeat, hibiscus, passionfruit.
Spirits
The spirits list spans major categories from vodka to amari, with premium pours available.; Broad coverage across vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, whiskey, Scotch, brandy, liqueurs, vermouth, and amari.
Menu strengths
- — Broad coverage across vodka, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, whiskey, Scotch, brandy, liqueurs, vermouth, and amari.
Standout selections
- — Michter's Bourbon ($39/oz); Dos Maderas Rum ($37/oz); Lagavulin 16 Year Scotch Whisky
Pricing: Michter's Bourbon $39/oz, Dos Maderas Rum $37/oz
Wine
The wine program stands out with over 500 selections curated by an in-house sommelier, spanning major regions. USA Today named it among the top 10 wine bars in the country. Wine dinners and pairings add depth.
Menu strengths
- — Over 500 selections curated by an in-house sommelier.
- — Regional breadth from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Austria, Germany, and California.
- — USA Today named the venue among the top 10 wine bars in the country.
Standout selections
- — Champagne Brut KRUG Grand Cuvée 171ème; Chardonnay Dierberg Vineyards 'Allelo Private Label'
Beer
The beer list balances international and local craft options, from a Greek lager to a Florida IPA. Selections like Weihenstephaner Hefeweizen and Birra Baladin Nazionale add European range.
Menu strengths
- — International selections from Greece, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
- — Local craft representation with Sun Lab Brewing Sun Haze IPA from Florida.
Standout selections
- — Olympic Brewing Co. Fix Hellas Lager; Sun Lab Brewing Sun Haze IPA
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options go beyond soft drinks, with zero-proof versions of cocktails like Like a Virgin and Bay Got Me Sippin, plus non-alcoholic sparkling wine and fresh juices.
Menu strengths
- — Zero-proof versions of signature cocktails like Like a Virgin and Bay Got Me Sippin.
- — Non-alcoholic sparkling wine and fresh juices provide additional variety.
Standout selections
- — Like a Virgin (Zero-Proof); Bay Got Me Sippin (Zero-Proof)
How it sits with the food
The Mediterranean-Aegean kitchen provides a natural match for the wine list's Greek and Italian bottles. The $75 wine pairing with the $130 tasting menu offers a structured path through the program.
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