Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCafé Triste
Los Angeles, CA · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Café Triste is a wine bar with a rotating by-the-glass list that spans bubbles, white, orange, pink, chilled red, and red, all at a uniform $16. The natural wine selection is the draw, earning consistent praise from guests as eclectic and top-tier. Bartenders are noted for guiding drinkers through the changing lineup. Beer is limited to Budweiser and a French ale, with a non-alcoholic beer and sparkling water for the abstemious.
- What should I order?
- Start with the 2024 Demena 'Super Singla' orange wine, praised by one reviewer as excellent. The 2025 Alicia Serres 'Salmó' pink offers a lighter option. For beer drinkers, the French ale Loirette has also earned acclaim. All wines are $16 a glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Natural wine enthusiasts and curious drinkers will find a rotating list that rewards exploration. The Parisian-style, artsy setting and knowledgeable bartenders appeal to those who want guidance without pressure. Beer drinkers have limited options, so this is primarily a wine destination.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the intimate, artsy vibe. Given the rotating list, frequent visits reward the curious. No specific days or times are documented, but the laid-back atmosphere suggests a relaxed evening outing.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass is uniformly $16, covering bubbles, white, orange, pink, chilled red, and red. A pitcher of Budweiser is $30. Other beer and non-alcoholic prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A compact, rotating natural wine list that spans six styles at a single price point, from bubbles to chilled red. The Parisian-style, artsy setting adds to its character.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The rotating natural wine list includes bubbles, white, orange, pink, chilled red, and red, all at $16.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating list spans six wine styles, offering variety within a natural wine focus.
- — Knowledgeable bartenders guide drinkers through the changing list, per reviews.
Standout selections
- — 2024 Croci 'Lubigo' bubbles, a $16 sparkling option from the rotating list.
- — 2025 Alicia Serres 'Salmó' pink, a current by-the-glass offering.
Pricing: Wine by the glass is $16 each.
Beer
A minimal beer program: Budweiser, a Budweiser pitcher, Loirette (French ale), and a glass of cider. One reviewer praised the Loirette as excellent, but the selection is limited and not a focus.
Standout selections
- — Loirette, a French ale that earned a positive review.
Pricing: Budweiser pitcher is $30; individual beer prices not listed.
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic options are listed on the website: NA beer and Mtn. Valley sparkling water. No further details or reviews are available.
Pricing: Pricing not listed.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, so pairing guidance is limited. The wine list's range—from sparkling to orange to red—suggests flexibility with a variety of dishes. The chilled red option could pair with charcuterie, while orange wines often complement spicier fare.
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