There are not enough wonderful things to say about Ariete. Came with a group for lunch with no expectations, all six of us were so impressed! No set menu, chef decided what to make us for our 5 course meal based on what they had for the day, they even accommodated the one vegetarian in the group. Probably not for you if you’re a picky eater, but if you trust the chef you won’t be disappointed!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1,000+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
My favorite restaurant. I’ve been coming here for the past few years and it just gets better and better.
Definitely my go to if i want to have a nice dinner with friends or give a good impression
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
A truly gorgeous natural setting dining under the oak tree at Ariete. Chef and staff outstanding. Seafood forward (where as others line up more meat forward). Ranks as one of our favorite meals in Valle De Guadalupe - tastes, service, atmosphere, and value
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The chef and the staff were amazing! The food was superb, the wine exquisite and the venue incredible! Highly recommend Ariete to anyone in the valley looking for a secluded, private spot to enjoy a 3-course meal (they have the option of doing it with a wine pairing). Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!
Beautiful place, not enough heat or wine!
The drive-in is absolutely beautiful. The dining area is set up under trees and wood patio. If you are not an outdoor person, be aware that mosquitoes and bugs will be joining you for dinner. We thought to ask for a heater to help with the mosquito problem, however, we were told they only had 1 available and another table was already using it. To be fair, when that table left, we asked to move and they were very kind to allow us to. A little surprising that such a highly rated place like this would have only 1 heater. We could see 4 “broken” heaters in the back. A bit weird to have them out if they didn’t work.
As the courses came, we were ecstatic to experience the wine pairings. To our surprise, although very nice, the server couldn’t tell us anything about the wine. She may have been filling in because we would assume that knowledge of their very own wine would be mandatory but in this case, not only was there no information on the wine but eventually we were told that they ran out of wine! What?! We never realized that a winery could run out of wine. The chef brought over his own personal stash of orange liqueur to pair with our last dish, which was okay but still very disappointing.
Overall, we will give this place the benefit of doubt due to the high quality of food and beautiful environment. Next time in Valle, we will give them a try again and hope that this was just a flop.
Amazing place with beautiful scenery, delicious, creative food and incredible service in an intimate setting. The chef and servers are young, local, and passionate about the valley and about what they do. Can't wait to come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–100
The three gentlemen who took care of us during our dinner made it an amazing night. The wine pairing was perfect. The food was fresh and inspired. What an incredible meal. Best fish I’ve had in years!
Ariete restaurant is a must stop when you are at Valle de Guadalupe.
The restaurant is imbedded in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe, inside the winery Clos de Tres Cantos. The restaurant is outdoors and has a cozy and rustic feel. It overlooks at the local vineyard on one side and rocky hills in the other. We ordered the 6-course meal with wine pairing. The food is prepared with seasonal local products, paired with wine from the home winery. Each meal was delicious, and the portions were generous. Make sure to bring cash as they didn't take credit cards. We will come back!
