Frequently Asked Questions

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Osteria

Is Osteria open on weekdays?

The Osteria is open Wednesday through Friday & Brunch + Dinner Sat Sun, and closed on Monday and Tuesday. You can check the available hours and reserve a table here.

NO, you do not need a reservation. We welcome and appreciate walk-in diners. You can inquire about reserving a large party table here. If you’re looking for a wine tasting experience, you can inquire and reserve your tasting here. Joining our Wine Club provides you with invites to special and limited party events, free glass of wine & wine tasting at the Osteria, as well as other Wine Club benefits.

Yes, we do wine and cheese pairing events, tastings, and take reservations on occasion. Call us here to check availability.

Yes, Osteria at Domenico charges a $20 corking fee.

Yes, Osteria at Domenico does to-go orders and you can order the food online here.

San Carlos

Are there any amenities or complimentary options with venue booking at Domenico Winery?

Domenico Winery San Carlos provides an indoor event space for your special celebration. Your event is planned, and secure – come rain or shine – literally. Lack of backup rain plan in the Bay area is not a problem at Domenico Winery Amador. Booking the Cask room for your event, also provides you with the complementary Boardroom space.

Domenico team also provides Audio Visual (AV) tech packages for events. Display meeting notes, decks, images & videos or reach someone around the globe and have them be part of your gathering & celebration.

The Catering & Events team works closely with you, and the culinary team is led by Chef Gary. Our sales & event coordination experts will work on every intricate details of the food and beverage vision for your event, and customize items if there are any dietary restrictions. You can trust the Domenico Winery team to provide you a memorable experience, food — drink — and ambience alike.

There are not many Wineries and Cask rooms in the San Francisco peninsula, and we stand out. Our chic boutique winery is located in the heart of the San Francisco peninsula, providing you with the Napa Valley Winery experience, only a 30 minutes drive from San Francisco Downtown.

Our venue has multiple rooms, hosting anywhere between 30 to 300 guests, and almost 1,000 guests standing.

Domenico Winery offers event spaces that accommodate a group as small as 10 or 100. The Boardroom and Syrah Suite are perfect for a smaller gathering, starting event booking at as low as $100 per hour (with an event minimum).

Domenico Events team doesn’t just provide you with a perfect event space, we also create unique experiences for you and your guests. Do you enjoy wine? We have custom wine tasting, wine and cheese pairing, or a fully guided Meritage Wine Blending experience. Do you like themed parties? We’ve made many clients ecstatic with casino, circus, candyland, and even Arcade Games themed gatherings for small and large work groups. Including thematic cocktails and food. Want to try different events and gatherings? Talk to our team, and let us bring you an event and group experience that matches your vibe.

Amador

Does Domenico Amador host overnight guests?

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Domenico Amador has multiple event rooms that can accommodate up to 250 guests. While all event quotes vary and depend on your vision – at Domenico Amador, A small gathering in the Estate Room, or the Outdoor patio starts from as low as $500 per hour (depending on the time of the year & your event requirements). Get in touch with our team to find out the day & time to get you the best quote.

Domenico Winery Amador is a chic & contemporary tasting room, with Sierra Foothill views and expansive Vineyards. Soaring ceilings and polished furnishing surround the indoor Grand Room Event Space before flowing out to the expansive outdoor patio that boasts breathtaking lake and sunset views. For the ultimate unique ceremony, adventure to the historic 1859 Bonham Kiln Site for the perfect rustic backdrop. It is a Tasting room, as well as a venue to host events and gatherings of all sizes.

Wine Club

What’s in the wine tasting?

A wine tasting takes you through the journey of not just the sip, but also the swirl > sniff > savor. Domenico Winery Sommeliers pour you four 1.5 oz available wines from our selection for $18 –or 2 count for $30. If you like what you experience, a purchase of two bottles waives on flight fee.

Yes, you can order your wine online to pick up at Domenico Winery San Carlos or Amador, walk in to order and pick up the bottles, and alternatively, you can place the order to ship to you as well.

Yes, you can purchase any of the Domenico Wine Club memberships as a gift from our Wine Club shop. Give your loved ones access to Italian wines, and a lifetime of perks.

Yes, you can buy a gift card at Domenico Winery, this can be used for a wine tasting, or food & wine at the Osteria. Invite a loved one into the world of oenophiles (love of wine).

Wine Club members at Domenico Winery enjoy complementary wine tastings, discounted tastings for guests, access to new vintages, library, and limited wines, as well as invitations to Club-Members only events!

There are only a handful of family owned boutique wineries in the San Francisco peninsula. Domenico Winery provides you access to Boutique, family owned, locally made wine which doesn’t need a Napa commute. Two great reasons to buy direct from a boutique winery like Domenico – access and expertise.

  • Access – Try before you buy! Taste through a selection of our Italian wines so you know you’re bringing home a winner straight from the source.
  • Expertise – Our knowledgeable staff can guide you through a vast selection of varietals to find what suits your taste best.

You don’t just love wine here, you learn wine as well.

Wine Club Members of Domenico Winery enjoy complimentary wine tastings, and your guests get a discounted wine tasting experience.

The Domenico family is growing, and we are now located in San Carlos as well as Amador. Discover Domenico Winery, your authentic winery experience right in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula. We’re an urban winery with a passionate, third-generation Italian American winemaker, celebrated for 22 years of award-winning, hand-crafted wines. Our roots run deep, literally, with estate grapes from the Sierra Nevada foothills. Owners Dominick and Gloria Chirichillo envisioned more than just great wine; they created a vibrant space reflective of their Italian heritage—now a thriving restaurant, tasting room, and wine club. Come for the exceptional food, wine, and atmosphere, and even learn to make wine yourself through our historic Bacchus Winemaking Club, operating since 2004!

Domenico Winery’s founder and winemaker, Dominick Chirichillo makes a variety of Italian wines. Throughout the year, customers have access to multiple varietals, vintages, and library wines. From local grapes, to Northern Californian blends, and Estate grown wine varietals. Our collection has Barbera, Colorino, Dolcetta, Montepulciano, Muscato, and more. Domenico WInery is a local Californian boutique winery, owned and operated by the Chirichillo family – with a Vineyard in Amador, two tasting rooms, a post-war inspiredItalian restaurant, and wine for every occasion.

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