Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileNoto's Old World Italian Dining
Grand Rapids, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Noto's pairs an Italian kitchen with a wine program that reads like a book: over 1,300 labels from all 20 regions, rare verticals, and Angelo Gaja. Cocktails stay classic, with house-made brandied cherries and optional smoke. A dedicated mocktail section rounds out a menu that rewards both serious collectors and casual sippers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Noto's Four Cask Old Fashioned, a house bourbon blend with brandied cherries and optional smoke. For wine, the 2022 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 'Capitel de’ Roari' from Luigi Righetti offers depth at $25 a glass. A wine flight from $10 to $20 lets you sample.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Italian wine enthusiasts will find rare verticals and Gaja. Cocktail drinkers who appreciate well-made classics will find familiar ground. The mocktail list makes it viable for non-drinkers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13 to $18, with mocktails $6 to $8. By-the-glass wines start at $10 and climb to $25; bottles run $35 to over $1,800 for rare Gaja. Wine flights are $10 to $20.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list is the draw: over 1,300 Italian wines from all 20 regions, including rare verticals and Angelo Gaja. A private chef's table in the Wine Cellar offers pairing assistance. House-made brandied cherries and smoked cocktails add a personal touch.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A classic-led cocktail menu with a few house touches: smoked presentations and house-made brandied cherries. Range covers bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, and spritz formats, with mocktails folded into the mix.
Menu strengths
- — Menu spans classics like the Manhattan, Boulevardier, Negroni, and Dirty Martini, with a smoked option available.
Standout selections
- — Noto's Four Cask Old Fashioned ($18) uses Noto's & Iron Fish Four Cask Custom Blend Bourbon, Angostura bitters, and house-made brandied cherries.
- — Aperol Spritz ($16) is built with Lunetta Prosecco DOC and Aperol, and also available as a $120 carafe.
Pricing: $13-$18, carafe $120
Wine
An exceptional Italian-focused list with over 1,300 selections from all 20 regions. Rare verticals, Angelo Gaja, and wine flights at accessible price points balance the depth. By-the-glass tiers provide entry points from $10.
Menu strengths
- — List covers all 20 Italian wine regions with over 1,300 selections, including rare verticals and Angelo Gaja.
- — Wine flights priced $10 to $20 allow broad exploration.
Standout selections
- — 2022 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 'Capitel de’ Roari' DOC, Luigi Righetti ($25 glass/$100 bottle) is a Tier 1 red pour.
- — 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc Burdese IGT, Planeta ($25 glass/$100 bottle) offers a Super-Tuscan blend.
- — 2023 Chardonnay Veronese Torre Pieve IGT, Tenuta Santa Maria ($20 glass/$80 bottle) is a Tier 1 white.
Pricing: $10-$25 glass, $35-$1,800+ bottle; flights $10-$20
Nonalcoholic
A compact mocktail section with three drinks, each under $10. Uses juice, ginger beer, and sparkling grape juice to provide alcohol-free options that mirror cocktail-adjacent formats.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section on the drink menu.; Priced affordably at $6 to $8.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Mule ($8) combines strawberry puree, Fever-Tree ginger beer, and lime juice.
- — Orange Dreamsicle ($7) layers orange juice, vanilla syrup, half & half, and Sprite.
Pricing: $6-$8
Spirits
Wine list includes an Italian spirits section.; Cocktails showcase bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, and tequila in named drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list includes an Italian spirits section.; Cocktails showcase bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, and tequila in named drinks.
Standout selections
- — Italian spirits section in the wine list PDF.
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