Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileDante
Cleveland, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Dante's beverage program thrives on events: wine dinners, cocktail classes, and tastings that pair spirits like Lion's Share with multi-course meals. The extensive wine list anchors the program, while the cocktail menu, though craft-oriented, is described as limited. Regular partnerships with producers like Chosen Family Wines and Count Capponi signal a curated, education-forward approach.
- What should I order?
- Look for the Chosen Family Wine Dinner, a five-course pairing with six wines at $175. For a lighter commitment, the Opening Day Pregame Pizza + Pinot Party at $25 offers a casual entry. Cocktail enthusiasts should seek out Lion's Share Spirits classes for tequila-focused pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine lovers keen on producer-led dinners and tastings will find much to appreciate. Those interested in agave spirits can explore Lion's Share tequila in guided classes. Casual drinkers may enjoy the pizza-and-Pinot event's approachable format.
- When should I go?
- Plan around the event calendar: the Chosen Family Wine Dinner on April 2, 2026, the Pizza & Pinot Party on April 3, and the Red White & Rose Summer Tasting on June 5. These are prime opportunities to experience the program's depth.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine dinners run $175 per person; the pizza and Pinot party is $25. Other tasting events likely fall between these points, though specific pricing for all events wasn't confirmed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Dante's distinction lies in its frequent, producer-driven beverage events: from a tequila cocktail class to a Chianti tasting with Count Neri Capponi of Villa Calcinaia. The integration of cocktails with multi-course dinners, especially around themes like Day of the Dead, adds theatricality rarely seen in standard wine bars.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Craft cocktail selection is advertised, but community feedback suggests a limited menu with only one or two standouts. Regular cocktail classes and dinners, particularly with Lion's Share Spirits, show active programming and brand partnerships.
Menu strengths
- — Active program with regular cocktail classes and dinners.
- — Partnership with Lion's Share Spirits brings curated agave-focused events.
Standout selections
- — Lion's Share Agave cocktails at the Day of the Dead Cocktail Dinner.
- — Lion's Share Spirits Tequila Cocktail Class pours.
Pricing: No standalone cocktail pricing available; event-based pricing only.
Wine
Extensive wine list and regular wine dinners and tastings, including a five-course pairing with six wines from Chosen Family Wines and a 15-pour summer tasting. Producer events like Count Capponi's Chianti tasting add depth.
Menu strengths
- — Frequent wine dinners and tastings demonstrate a robust program.
- — Extensive wine list as stated on the official page.
Standout selections
- — Chosen Family Wines paired across a five-course dinner.
- — 15 hand-selected pours at the Red White & Rose Summer Wine Tasting.
Pricing: Chosen Family Wine Dinner at $175 per person; Opening Day Pregame Pizza + Pinot Party at $25 per person.
Spirits
Spirits program is event-driven, centered on Lion's Share Spirits, with tequila and fall cocktail classes and dinners. No dedicated spirits list was retrievable, limiting assessment.
Menu strengths
- — Curated partnerships with spirits brands like Lion's Share.
Standout selections
- — Lion's Share Spirits Tequila Cocktail Class pours.
- — Lion's Share Spirits Fall Cocktail Class and Dinner pours.
Pricing: No standalone spirits pricing available; event-based only.
How it sits with the food
Wine dinners pair five courses with six wines, indicating thoughtful food-beverage alignment. The Day of the Dead Cocktail Dinner paired agave cocktails with a seasonal tasting menu, showing a commitment to matching spirits with cuisine.
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