Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileRovali's Ristorante Italiano
Ogden, UT · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rovali's Ristorante Italiano runs a beverage program that covers more ground than its wine-bar label suggests. Cocktails include a Lavender Lemonade marked Owner's Fav. And a Lavender Martini with Bombay Sapphire and Dolin. Wine spans red, white, and sweet by the glass and bottle with tasting notes. Beer favors regional names like Talisman, spirits include Balvenie Doublewood 12 and Woodford Reserve Double Oak, and Italian sodas come in a long flavor list with sugar-free options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lavender Lemonade Cocktail, made with Grey Goose, Triple Sec, and Rovali's Homemade Lavender Lemonade and marked Owner's Fav. At $10. For a lower-ABV option, the Talisman Dagda IPA is $5.99 with 5% ABV and 49 IBU. The Sangiovese by the bottle is $45 with earthy loam, iron, cherry, and plum notes.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- This suits drinkers who want a broad bar menu rather than a single-focus list. Groups with mixed preferences can order cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, or Italian sodas from the same menu, and anyone who values ABV and IBU details or wine tasting notes will find them here.
- When should I go?
- The bar menu notes to check the table menu for seasonal selections and spirits, so a visit during a seasonal menu change is worthwhile. Frozen cocktails and frozen lemonade make this a fit for warm-weather drinking.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $7 to $11, with mules and martinis at $9.50 to $11 and frozen cocktails at $10 to $11. Wine by the glass is $7.50 to $10 and by the bottle $24 to $55. Beer is mostly $4.99 to $5.99, spirits and shots are $5.50 to $10, and nonalcoholic drinks are $4.25 to $5.59.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program's signature thread is lavender: Rovali's Homemade Lavender Lemonade and Lavender Syrup appear in house cocktails, and lavender carries into a martini and a frozen drink. The nonalcoholic list is also unusually developed for a wine bar, with Italian sodas in a large flavor range including sugar-free options.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The bar menu runs dedicated COCKTAILS, MULES & MARTINIS, and FROZEN COCKTAILS sections, with classics and house drinks. Rovali's Homemade Lavender Lemonade and Lavender Syrup anchor several recipes, and the Lavender Lemonade is marked Owner's Fav. Seasonal selections and spirits are noted on the table menu.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple cocktail sections span classics, mules, martinis, frozen drinks, and seasonal selections.
- — House cocktails use branded ingredients including Rovali's Homemade Lavender Lemonade and Lavender Syrup.
- — Named spirits appear in the recipes, including Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Empress Gin, and Correlejo Tequila.
Standout selections
- — Lavender Lemonade Cocktail: Grey Goose Vodka, Triple Sec, and Rovali's Homemade Lavender Lemonade; marked Owner's Fav. At $10.
- — Lavender Martini: Bombay Sapphire Gin, Dolin Vermouth, and Lavender at $9.50.
- — Prickly Pear Margarita: Correlejo Tequila, Prickly Pear, Fresh Lime Juice, and Tajin Salt Rim at $10.
- — Empress Gin & Tonic: Empress Gin, Violet Syrup, Lemon Juice, and Tonic at $10.
Pricing: Cocktails $7 to $11; mules and martinis $9.50 to $11; frozen cocktails $10 to $11.
Wine
Red, white, and sweet wine sections carry by-the-glass and by-the-bottle pricing, with tasting notes provided for most wines. The glass list runs $7.50 to $10, bottles $24 to $55, and sweet bottles $26 to $37. A Sangiovese by the bottle is $45 and Rovali's scarpetta pinot grigio is $10.
Menu strengths
- — Red, white, and sweet sections are priced both by the glass and by the bottle.
- — Tasting notes accompany most wines, including cherry, violet pastille, and cola descriptors for the Pinot Noir.
- — The bottle range extends from $24 to $55, with sweet wines at $26 to $37.
Standout selections
- — Sangiovese by the bottle at $45, with earthy loam, iron, cherry, and plum flavors.
- — Pinot Noir by the glass at $9.50, with bright cherries and strawberries and hints of violet pastille and cola.
- — Red Blend by the glass at $9, combining Zinfandel, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pricing: By the glass $7.50 to $10; by the bottle $24 to $55; sweet wine by the bottle $26 to $37.
Beer
A BEER SELECTION section lists numerous beers with prices, and many entries carry ABV and IBU detail. Most beers sit at $4.99 to $5.99, with the full range running to $11.
Menu strengths
- — The beer section covers numerous beers with prices and detailed ABV and IBU descriptions.
- — Local and regional names include Talisman Brewing Company and moab dead horse amber.
- — Most beers are priced $4.99 to $5.99, keeping the list accessible.
Standout selections
- — Talisman Iron Age Stout: imperial stout with 8% ABV showcasing small-batch coffees, fruity and sweet with jam and chocolate notes, $5.99.
- — Talisman Dagda IPA: crisp, easy-drinking IPA with 5% ABV and 49 IBU, $5.99.
- — Talisman Bel's Fury Red Ale: 4% ABV with toasted malt and slight pine and citrus notes, $5.99.
Pricing: Beers $4.99 to $11; most $4.99 to $5.99.
Nonalcoholic
Italian sodas and non-alcoholic drinks get their own bar-menu sections, with a large flavor list that includes sugar-free options. Frozen lemonades and specialty drinks are priced $4.25 to $5.59. The Italian Soda is $3.79 and the Frozen Lemonade is $4.25 with no free refills.
Menu strengths
- — A large Italian soda flavor list includes sugar-free options for customization.
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic sections cover Italian sodas, frozen lemonades, and specialty drinks.
- — Prices stay between $3.79 and $5.59 across the non-alcoholic list.
Standout selections
- — Italian Soda at $3.79, with a large list of flavors including sugar-free options.
- — Frozen Lemonade at $4.25, noted as no free refills.
- — Energy Drink at $3.79, with options including strawberry, passion fruit, coconut, and lemonade.
Pricing: Italian sodas $3.79; frozen lemonades and specialty drinks $4.25 to $5.59.
Spirits
A SPIRITS & SHOTS section lists named spirits and prices, with whiskey, bourbon, tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and liqueurs available as pours or shots. The bar menu points to the table menu for seasonal selections and spirits. Prices run $5.50 to $10.
Menu strengths
- — The spirits list spans whiskey, bourbon, tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and liqueurs.
- — Named spirits are available as pours or shots, with prices from $5.50 to $10.
- — The bar menu directs guests to the table menu for seasonal selections and spirits.
Standout selections
- — Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year Old Single Malt whiskey at $10.
- — Woodford Reserve Double Oak Bourbon Whiskey at $9.50.
- — Top Shelf Reposado Tequila 'The Mexican Slide' at $8.
Pricing: Spirits and shots $5.50 to $10.
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