Urban Press Winery & Restaurant

We made a last-minute reservation for dinner here and were pleasantly surprised. At first glance, the restaurant seems quite unassuming, with its narrow entrance, but the space extends much farther back than expected. After winding through several hallways and staircases, we ended up on their charming patio—a cozy spot next to a faux-Tuscan wall complete with a fountain.
The wine list, while small with only about six options, had a few decent selections by the glass. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. The menu, rooted in Italian cuisine, offered a solid variety of starters and main courses. We began with fresh focaccia bread, which set a nice tone for the meal. I opted for the Manhattan-cut NY Steak, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. My wife chose the Fusilli Alla Norma and loved it. We capped the meal with a couple of cannolis, which left us thoroughly satisfied. Overall, the meal was on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and experience made it worthwhile. Can't give it 5 stars because of the limited wine list but still great nonetheless.

Published 4 months ago

Hidden gem in Burbank! We had the most amazing dinner with a wine tasting experience at this lovely and authentic place. The whole staff were absolutely fabulous and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The food was extraordinary and the octopus was definitely the best I have ever had. Very well balanced flavors and new interesting combinations. It’s a pity we are not local otherwise we’d be regulars.

Published 10 months ago

First time coming here, I came for my company holiday dinner. Treated very well and was nicely decorated for the occasion. We had a small menu to choose from, I had the chicken piccata, it was juicy and flavorful. They had appetizers that were also delicious. I would definitely come back to try some more of their wines. Small little complain was that they ran of beer at our dinner and the cannoli was bland.

Published a month ago

What a pleasant experience it was to finally find a nice cozy vibe in Burbank, Ca. I had the pizza and it was a bit dry, but the brunch looked amazing. I'll do the brunch next time.
The true highlight was the energy of the musicians and Linda A. Smith. Ms. Smith is a great singer/leader and the band was simply beautiful. Thanks for a great Sunday Evening. I will return.

Published 2 months ago

I went to the Urban Press Winery & Restaurant last night. Boy that place has really come into its own. It’s a legit Italian cucina.

I’m pretty wine snobby. Their 2017 Grenache Blanc was light and bright. Nice balance of fruit and dryness. It paired perfectly with the Caesar’s salad. For the main course I had a 2013 Black Label Cab. Which was big and rich and had lovely tannins and was perfect with the Spaghetti.

The Caesar Salad was on point. The you could taste the delicate blend of anchovies with the parmigiano. There was no shortage of Parm shavings.

I had the Spaghetti Bolognese which was some of the best I’ve has in Los Angeles.

For desert we had the Tiramisu and poached pair. The tiramisu was good, but the pair was outstanding.

We ate in the patio mezzanine which had a pair of swamp coolers for the heat and heaters for the cold. The large Italian murals created a lovely scene. The service was excellent and I look forward to going back soon.

Published 2 years ago

A very good place to go for a birthday celebration, date, dinner, wine tasting, or just a nice night out in Burbank. I took my wife to Urban Press Winery for her birthday dinner and she was extremely impressed! Live music, nice lighting, gourmet food, great seating indoor and outdoors… it was the perfect way to celebrate my wife’s birthday weekend! Everything was beyond incredible and amazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We added wine tasting to our visit and enjoyed well-crafted deserts to round out a very special weekend. I absolutely recommend this exquisite winery and restaurant to anyone in the area or even potential visitors from out of town like us to give them a try!

Published 2 years ago

Employees are wonderful but management is terrible. Food is OK but overpriced, even during the happy hour special. We’ve been there several times on a Wednesday and every time we are bothered in some way by management or friends of management. Either they are loud and unruly—sitting at a table nearby with bottles of wine—or their friends bring small children and let them run around the premise with no supervision. Recently, we had to listen to kids yelling and wining, running around and hiding under tables, playing tag, etc. while trying enjoy our date night meal. No one said anything because management was chit chatting with the parents. With the amount of money we spent, we expect a calm environment to dine. Not with unsupervised children running amok, stomping, yelling, and bumping into chairs.
Not ever going back there. There are better places to dine.

Published 4 months ago

They had me when I walked through the wine bottle shaped entrance into the dining area at a Yelp event in late September. The decor, the ambience and the service were top notch and so, here I am again with a few other Yelpers enjoying a Saturday night drinking delicious wine, eating and listening to a very tight 7 piece jazz band with a fabulous female vocalist!

Our server, Mario, was amazing from start to finish. He was on point with our wine selections. For DineLA they were offering a 5 glass flight for $25 with an option to pick what we liked. We all decided to pick our own and Mario who was only here for 1 week, (hard to believe:), helped us make our 5 selections. He was extremely attentive and was always there presenting the bottle when our glasses were drained. Hee hee...

Silvia, was also helpful as well as Madison, who remembered me from the yelp event. She came up to our table to say hello. They make you feel very comfortable here!

I ordered a margarita pizza (to die for! Perfect amount of cheese to sauce ratio and the crust was soft and crunchy at the same time) YUM!!! I also ordered an arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan w/balsamic dressing. It was very good but just a tad too much parmesan for me. It took over the arugula.

Entertainment was AWESOME!!!!! I could not help but dance in my seat. Also got a chance to sing a bit with the vocalist:) The dining area was packed with a great crowd of enthusiastic people! Fun night for sure!

Highlights:
*Our server Mario 5 stars!!!
*Ambience/5
*Overall service - entire staff/5
*Food/5
*Wine/5
*Entertainment/5

Te-see's Tips:
*there is a small service charge for entertainment (but so worth it)
*Order one of their artisans pizzas, you will thank me
*all wines are from their winery located in Sonoma Valley
*outdoor patio rocks
*plenty of street parking and a few lots near by
*closed Monday and Tuesday Waah!)

Published 2 years ago

Published 14 days ago

First time coming here, I came for my company holiday dinner. Treated very well and was nicely decorated for the occasion. We had a small menu to choose from, I had the chicken piccata, it was juicy and flavorful. They had appetizers that were also delicious. I would definitely come back to try some more of their wines. Small little complain was that they ran of beer at our dinner and the cannoli was bland.

Published a month ago

Love dining at Urban Press! Food is amazing, service is top-notch, and we love the live music as well as the gorgeous back patio! Definitely a neighborhood gem ✨

Published 2 months ago

What a pleasant experience it was to finally find a nice cozy vibe in Burbank, Ca. I had the pizza and it was a bit dry, but the brunch looked amazing. I'll do the brunch next time.
The true highlight was the energy of the musicians and Linda A. Smith. Ms. Smith is a great singer/leader and the band was simply beautiful. Thanks for a great Sunday Evening. I will return.

Published 2 months ago

Published a year ago

amaIn place great price beautiful people is a gem in the area I invite you to come and enjoy really great wine

Published 3 months ago

We made a last-minute reservation for dinner here and were pleasantly surprised. At first glance, the restaurant seems quite unassuming, with its narrow entrance, but the space extends much farther back than expected. After winding through several hallways and staircases, we ended up on their charming patio—a cozy spot next to a faux-Tuscan wall complete with a fountain.
The wine list, while small with only about six options, had a few decent selections by the glass. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the evening. The menu, rooted in Italian cuisine, offered a solid variety of starters and main courses. We began with fresh focaccia bread, which set a nice tone for the meal. I opted for the Manhattan-cut NY Steak, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. My wife chose the Fusilli Alla Norma and loved it. We capped the meal with a couple of cannolis, which left us thoroughly satisfied. Overall, the meal was on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and experience made it worthwhile. Can't give it 5 stars because of the limited wine list but still great nonetheless.

Published 4 months ago

Employees are wonderful but management is terrible. Food is OK but overpriced, even during the happy hour special. We’ve been there several times on a Wednesday and every time we are bothered in some way by management or friends of management. Either they are loud and unruly—sitting at a table nearby with bottles of wine—or their friends bring small children and let them run around the premise with no supervision. Recently, we had to listen to kids yelling and wining, running around and hiding under tables, playing tag, etc. while trying enjoy our date night meal. No one said anything because management was chit chatting with the parents. With the amount of money we spent, we expect a calm environment to dine. Not with unsupervised children running amok, stomping, yelling, and bumping into chairs.
Not ever going back there. There are better places to dine.

Published 4 months ago

Love the food and atmosphere. I come to watch Grace and the Grandbirds sing and its a great time

Published 4 months ago

Breakfast is pretty delicious, I would say 8 out of 10. However, unlimited brunch is not that worth it. Each plate is a small portion. You only can order 1 dish at a time. You will finish the dish in 10 minutes and wait at least 15 minutes for another round is served. I was starving all the time, so they put a basket of bread in front of you…
Just don’t do unlimited brunch.

Published 5 months ago

Had the opportunity to visit this restaurant last week and found it to be a diamond in Burbank after looking over some reviews I noticed that there might be a band called. Zen Junkie Project playing there soon if anybody hears of anything, please post it so we could all attend I’ve seen this band before at another venue they said the mood of good food and drinks

Published 5 months ago

Me and my girlfriend had a great time here! Great food and outstanding service!
We heard the band The Zen Junkie Project will be playing there soon so we'll be back soon to enjoy some great food and great tunes!

Published 5 months ago

We had been here once before and enjoyed it SO much!
We came last night for dinner and a show and had a completely different experience. Our food order was lost and we didn't get our food for over an hour. Our waitress never apologized just got defensive, I asked to speak to the manager who admitted what had happened and apologized and said she would make it right.
Our waitress gave me dirty looks for the rest of the evening.
The beet salad was delicious but the Chicken Picatta was dry and salty when it FINALLY arrived.
When we got the bill...NOT ONLY did the manager not credit us for anything...but they DOUBLE CHARGED US for the show tix.
I had already paid for them on. line. When I brought this to the attention of the waitress, she rudely told me that I needed to speak to the manager. This was a over a $300 evening that was spoiled by bad service and compounded by being treated rudely.
It breaks my heart as I love hearing live music and this place is in Burbank, so convenient. But I don't think I'll ever return.

Published 5 months ago

Your food is great. Thank you for such a delightful meal.

Published 5 months ago

This place war very welcoming. The outside patio is pleasent and great atmosphere. WOW the food WOW!! Everything was made fresh and quite supurb. We did the all you can eat brunch and its was so worth it. We ate one of each item on the menu. By far the crab cakes are amazing. Highly reccommend this place. Emily was our server and she was extremely welcoming and was always smiling even after my kids asked for over seven cups of ice LOL!!

Published 5 months ago

The Best Wine Bar in town with amazing Sonoma wines paired wonderfully with fantastic food by their excellent Chef. Plus live Music several nights a week, make this the best wine experience in SoCal. The service is always great and welcoming. If you enjoy great wine and food, this is the place for you!

Published 6 months ago

Published 7 months ago

My family and I have found a new place to eat. We were able to celebrate Mother’s Day at this beautiful establishment. The food was excellent. The staff and service are five stars They have live entertainment and a beautiful decor atmosphere. The owner Gio and his wife pleasantly greeted the customs as they walk by . Not only are they known for their excellent food, but also their outstanding wine Collection that Gio has personally handcrafted . I highly recommend this place to all my friends and if you happen to be in the Burbank area this is the place to go, treat yourself to a beautiful outdoor or indoor lunch or dinner. Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed.

Published 8 months ago

Published 8 months ago

On Mothers day we got the unlimited menu but the servers were nowhere to be found for us to place the next order.we knew from the start the portions were small but we were having a really hard time to get hold of the servers.

Published 8 months ago

Hidden gem in Burbank! We had the most amazing dinner with a wine tasting experience at this lovely and authentic place. The whole staff were absolutely fabulous and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The food was extraordinary and the octopus was definitely the best I have ever had. Very well balanced flavors and new interesting combinations. It’s a pity we are not local otherwise we’d be regulars.

Published 10 months ago

The host with the curly diva cut is soooo kind. My fiance and I wanted to stop by and check out the blues music since we heard it when walking by and gosh was it good !!

Published 10 months ago

This place is amazing! Food is outstanding and the staff are just as wonderful. I cannot believe it was so empty at the brunching hour. If you haven't gone. GO.

Published a year ago

Couldn't ask for a better place to share wine, food, and a great evening with a friend. Service was great, food on time, and an awesome environment.

Published a year ago

Great jazz music complements the awesome food. They have vegan pizza!

Published a year ago

Really nice spot in Burbank with good food and live music!

Published a year ago

Just revisited this really cool wine bar/restaurant in Burbank on San Fernando Blvd. They have live entertainment and several places to book reservations to sit and enjoy your time. I recommend their Pizza, as its reasonably priced and a nice selection of choices. The service is good, as is the atmosphere. They have a wine club you can join that offers good deals on their bottled wine. I also recommend ypu do their wine tasting for $25 and then go a get a table and enjoy the live entertainment. For 2, the average bill is going to be roughly $130 with out tip. At least that what ours was and we had 3 glasses of wine each, one Pizza and their seared Ahi tuna.

If you're in the downtown Burbank area, do pay these guys a visit.

Published a year ago

I really liked this place. I thought the food was good and loved the live music. I've eaten here a few times.

Then my friend threw my birthday dinner here. 4 out of 9 people got sick here from the oysters. We got norovirus and 2 of us have long haul issues from it. I had to go to Dr twice and then hospital. The health dept got involved and said 12 people got sick at this restaurant over the course of 3 days and 27 people were sick from 4 restaurants from oysters. Now it's up to 150 people in Los Angeles. This restaurant should of known that oysters from Mexico were recalled. 41 people were infected in San Diego and it's been in the news since Dec 16th. We ate here on Jan 6th.

Restaurants have a responsibility to protect their patrons from food borne illness. Sometimes things happen but this could of been avoided. This is a public health safety issue.

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

Great place for Wine Tasting they do 5 pours for $25. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. They sometimes do live music 🎶

Published a year ago

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Published a year ago

One of my favorite restaurants the staff is amazing and the food is always delicious❤❤❤❤

Published a year ago

I had a pretty mediocre seafood risotto (undercooked & flavorless rice, can't taste any garlic or wine in the bland sauce, seafood included NO mussels or calamari & no explanation, just 3 shrimps & some clams), but I went & asked for & got 3 extra grilled shrimp which were very good & flavorful, so props for the great waitress, who also brought us our complimentary wine.

No bread comes with the entres, so we ordered a half focaccia bread (3 small pieces) & marinara sauce, which I poured over the risotto to give it flavor.

My husband's Polenta shrimp had no real flavor, it was just bland.

I wish they had angel hair pasta with shrimp & mushroom marinara sauce & complimentary garlic bread, and a nice big dinner salad with cherry tomatoes & romaine with italian dressing, but it's not on the menu (no substitutions)!

The tiramisu also was very bland, not sweet enough, but had a few pieces of nice fresh berries.

The last red wine we tasted was very good.

The Mezzanine tables had horrible uncomfortable chairs with narrow seats made for people with tiny butts & unpadded metal backs. Other areas had no padding on the chairs.

It was a very nice, fancy looking restaurant with Italian decor, chandaliers & a fountain in the patio.

We had good service, and the band was great, but we sat upstairs to avoid the $10/person cover charge & loud music in the dining room, or $25 each in the wine tasting room for 5 (only 1 oz) samples of wine, so we could hear but only see the band from right above (directly over the stage).

I'd recommend skipping the overpriced food & bring cushions for the chairs!

Published a year ago

Very friendly staff! We didn’t have a reservation but were able to squeeze in at the bar. The happy hour menu is delightful. We had pizza, fries, and veggie stuffed puff pastries. I don’t know much about wine but really enjoyed the tasting menu selections I was given. Definitely make a reservation if you want a table! This place is popular and for good reason!

Published a year ago

I love this place. It’s so tasty. Nice music and atmosphere 🫶

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Great place to dine in. The food was great. The atmosphere is amazing. The life music was incredible. The ownership does really know how to make you feel comfortable at this restaurant. They have a great selection of wines. It’s coming from their own winery. I really recommend this place.

Published a year ago

Great service, Great food!

Published a year ago

Great food, great music, great wine and staff!

Published a year ago

This is a great place to enjoy pizza, wine... It's great.

Published a year ago

I went to the Urban Press Winery & Restaurant last night. Boy that place has really come into its own. It’s a legit Italian cucina.

I’m pretty wine snobby. Their 2017 Grenache Blanc was light and bright. Nice balance of fruit and dryness. It paired perfectly with the Caesar’s salad. For the main course I had a 2013 Black Label Cab. Which was big and rich and had lovely tannins and was perfect with the Spaghetti.

The Caesar Salad was on point. The you could taste the delicate blend of anchovies with the parmigiano. There was no shortage of Parm shavings.

I had the Spaghetti Bolognese which was some of the best I’ve has in Los Angeles.

For desert we had the Tiramisu and poached pair. The tiramisu was good, but the pair was outstanding.

We ate in the patio mezzanine which had a pair of swamp coolers for the heat and heaters for the cold. The large Italian murals created a lovely scene. The service was excellent and I look forward to going back soon.

Published 2 years ago

I had to ask for napkins, gravy, salt, and a drink! Service was awful! I left no tip and was asked “Why didn’t you leave a tip?”

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired. While the wine was delicious and the staff was friendly, the quality of the food did not match the prices.

My partner and I attended their Valentine's Day event a couple months back, which felt like a farce. The event was overpriced and felt disorganized. The ambiance was strange, even for the theme, especially the single base-boosted song that repeated upwards of 10 times. The overall experience was a letdown.

In short, while the wine and service were commendable, the disappointing food and poorly executed Valentine's Day event have left me with a negative impression of this establishment. I will not be returning and cannot recommend it to others.

Published 2 years ago

I went with my family, who are VIP members here, for a special spring event they had on their outdoor back patio. It was awesome!

Lovely atmosphere and great service. This place is a special gem in Burbank you can easily walk by without noticing. I’m now considering becoming VIP as well!

Published 2 years ago

First time here. Came in the afternoon on a Sunday. The atmosphere is great, especially the rear patio. The service was decent. I had the chicken parmigiana. My wife had the mushroom and truffle pasta. Both were good, but could have used a bit more salt, but adding cheese helped that. The wine was good as well. All in all a relaxing Sunday afternoon meal. Just what was needed.

Published 2 years ago

Excellent experience

Published 2 years ago

Urban press Is an amazing restaurant and winery with live music. Madison gives excellent customer service!!!

Published 2 years ago

Overall, The restaurants and the staff who actually did serve us while I was there were pretty nice and very informative. The only reason I give this place a 1 star is because the "manager lady" was relatively rude to us. I honestly think if you are going to talk to your customer is very not nice way ( choice for better words), She should go and get some customer service skills. Let me describe her, She wore glasses, Blonde frizzy hair all over the place and her tone of voice when speaking was not nice. I think if you are going to tell your customers " Not outside food" you should have a posted signed instead of calling your customers out in front of everyone. And when it came to paying for the bill. She shouldn't be pushing to expect a tip. You make the restaurant sound and look desperate for money. Whatever this ladys name doesn't matter really. But not going back here or recommending this place to my friends. Thanks.

Published 2 years ago

Cozy ambiance. Superb food. Great wine selection. Great service. Good music. What more can you ask for😊

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

They had me when I walked through the wine bottle shaped entrance into the dining area at a Yelp event in late September. The decor, the ambience and the service were top notch and so, here I am again with a few other Yelpers enjoying a Saturday night drinking delicious wine, eating and listening to a very tight 7 piece jazz band with a fabulous female vocalist!

Our server, Mario, was amazing from start to finish. He was on point with our wine selections. For DineLA they were offering a 5 glass flight for $25 with an option to pick what we liked. We all decided to pick our own and Mario who was only here for 1 week, (hard to believe:), helped us make our 5 selections. He was extremely attentive and was always there presenting the bottle when our glasses were drained. Hee hee...

Silvia, was also helpful as well as Madison, who remembered me from the yelp event. She came up to our table to say hello. They make you feel very comfortable here!

I ordered a margarita pizza (to die for! Perfect amount of cheese to sauce ratio and the crust was soft and crunchy at the same time) YUM!!! I also ordered an arugula salad with cherry tomatoes, shaved Parmesan w/balsamic dressing. It was very good but just a tad too much parmesan for me. It took over the arugula.

Entertainment was AWESOME!!!!! I could not help but dance in my seat. Also got a chance to sing a bit with the vocalist:) The dining area was packed with a great crowd of enthusiastic people! Fun night for sure!

Highlights:
*Our server Mario 5 stars!!!
*Ambience/5
*Overall service - entire staff/5
*Food/5
*Wine/5
*Entertainment/5

Te-see's Tips:
*there is a small service charge for entertainment (but so worth it)
*Order one of their artisans pizzas, you will thank me
*all wines are from their winery located in Sonoma Valley
*outdoor patio rocks
*plenty of street parking and a few lots near by
*closed Monday and Tuesday Waah!)

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Place is great for free pasta… I hope.

Published 2 years ago

A very good place to go for a birthday celebration, date, dinner, wine tasting, or just a nice night out in Burbank. I took my wife to Urban Press Winery for her birthday dinner and she was extremely impressed! Live music, nice lighting, gourmet food, great seating indoor and outdoors… it was the perfect way to celebrate my wife’s birthday weekend! Everything was beyond incredible and amazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We added wine tasting to our visit and enjoyed well-crafted deserts to round out a very special weekend. I absolutely recommend this exquisite winery and restaurant to anyone in the area or even potential visitors from out of town like us to give them a try!

Published 2 years ago

This place is pretty busy but I like it here.

Published 2 years ago

This place is beautiful and can never be forgotten. This place is in my mind. It is nature's best place

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Terrible service. 2 waiters, three tables, maybe 40 minutes to get... bread (stale and cold). waited another 20 to 30 before getting up to ask to order actual food, ran out of drink and had to go ask for it, had to get up and find a waiter for the check, the waiter assigned never waited on us or the two other tables in her area, the waiter who did attend us left suddenly without notice. They were both friendly enough just woefully untrained.

The food: went with a couple of simple pizza's. I love pizza and will eat almost any pizza. I would have preferred Red Barron's over what I got. The mountains of cheese could choke you.

The wine: pretty solid and very generously priced.

The atmosphere: confusing. Upscale interior with -at one point- literally Soulja Boy playing obnoxiously loud in time to gently strobing string lights. Odd pairing.

All in all. I can't give the place more than 2 stars. I wouldn't go back and I am not looking forward to the left overs which I took home mostly out of habit.

Seems well reviewed otherwise; maybe it was an off night but we observed two other couples experience pretty much everything we did.

Published 3 years ago

$15 wine flights, happy hour and excellent risotto. Casual vibe and attentive service. Kitchen made a minor mistake and our server took it off the bill. Good customer service. Big selection of wine to close from. Enjoyed a delightful evening if good food and wine.

Published 3 years ago

A great Italian restaurant in Burbank. Food is terrific as well as the service. A cool place to take a date!!...

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

I stumbled into this gem this afternoon. OMG their wines are delicious. And very reasonable. I’ve yet to eat here.. but I’m planning to soon. ❤️❤️❤️

Published 3 years ago

Wine was excellent and the atmosphere was very nice. If we wouldn't have waited an hour and a half for our food I would have been able to give a 5-star. Waiter kept saying they were backed up but yet people seated way after us got their food before us

Published 3 years ago

Wonderful wine bar. I was traveling to visit my daughter in Burback. We came upon this place by accident on a Sunday afternoon. There was live music, Ella Fitzgerald type. The atmosphere was great. All the customers were having agreat time. I'll definitely visit again next time I travel out.

Published 3 years ago

Great food great wine and great service

Published 3 years ago

Published 3 years ago

Place is very good. Service was great and the vibe is nice with a lovely upstairs, outdoor area. Food is good but portions are quite small...maybe that's a good thing!

Published 3 years ago

Amazing service and wine, terrible food.

Published 3 years ago

En el downtown de Burbank, CA. Puede disfrutar de un restaurante para tapear y tomar un buen vino... la pizza de trufa riquísima al igual que la burrata...
Excelente servicio y buen ambiente..
25 por persona con una copa de vino

Published 3 years ago

Friendly and welcoming staff, amazing food and live music to make any night perfect!

Published 3 years ago

Went for Valentine's Day and enjoyed amazing wine with complimentary chocolate covered strawberries. Such a cozy and romantic spot in downtown Burbank. During indoor closers, they had live music out on the street with beautiful seating. It was incredible. Perfect spot for a date night.

Published 3 years ago

Great wine, yummy food, awesome ambiance. Live band was excellent!

Published 3 years ago

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Published 3 years ago

We went for dinner and the food and wine were excellent. They were able to make a vegan pasta dish (pictured) to accommodate my dietary needs which was incredible service and tasted amazing.
My only complaint was that the seating was extremely, extremely tight so we were nearly touching the people behind us since the tables were not properly spaced - did not like being crammed in like sardines just so they can seat more people.

Published 3 years ago

After being spoiled for years by Rochelle and Thom at Left Coast Wine Bar in Glendale and the (old) Taix on Sunset (they had great wines) most other "wine bars" have fallen embarrassingly short in service, food and wine selection.

What a refreshing surprise when my Uber dropped me off in front of a joint like the Urban Press Winery at the west end of the San Fernando Blvd Shop row in Burbank of all places.

Initially I was drawn to support an old friend (LA icon and musical prestidigitator Preston Smith - go see him next chance you get) do his 'thang' and put a few points on the boards (e.g. a decent food/drink tab) for him on a week night.

The Urban Press is a long room narrow, but roomy, place with two zones: the front room for stop in for lunch or dinner people and a back "tasting room" room that had a curtain to draw (though it was open last night) for the music stuff they do, backed by what looked like a floor to ceiling, both walls covered, wine rack; with a 4" mini grey stage that understated and appropriate for the room. (apparently they have a back patio garden that seats a few dozen that I need to check out when weather permits).

Both rooms have the requisite wine "bar" with seating for about a dozen each side, tables against the east walls and smaller tables in the "music room." Urban Press dresses their rooms in a French-Italian inspired dark wood neo-country coziness with just enough urban to fit their name and hits the bullseye on both. e.g.

I think I could live there if Dodgers baseball were appropriate at a wine bar.

I was immediately seated (poll position at the back bar near the music in the tasting room), given a quick rundown on the best wines of the night and I was off to the races. I opened with a glass of the house blend and a (small) charcuterie board and settled in for the musical offerings.

House Blend - very good - what I would expect from a red blend. This would have been the kind of wine I could cruise with all night...but I was there to sample as well.

Charcuterie Board - HUGE! That's that I got the SMALL one. Good thing I was there to eat. It lasted me the whole night and I left quite a bit. They offered to wrap it but I don't think charcutier travels well.

Musical Offerings - Preston can fill a room with soul and groove with a harmonica and a guitar. This evening's big "wow" was his take on "All Along The Watch Tower" ala Gypsy Kings with a splash of Stevie Wonder's "Another Star" mixed in for the soul. It was quite wow - and I say that having seen Prez play since I was under age drinking at The Palomino in the 80s. This was very wow.

I shouted out a request (always ask for "Two Girlfriends" - it's a great tune), drained my first glass and moved on to the Petit Verdot.

"Two Girlfriends" by Preston Smith - bluesy sardonic master piece!

Petit Verdot ("Piccolo") - OMG where has this been all my life? def: Petit Verdot is a thick-skinned red grape varietal that is small and highly valued for its color depth. Commonly used as a red blender in the traditional blends of Bordeaux. Very earthy and rich.

I will most definitely be going back for more music, food and wine with more people or maybe just that special girl (if she makes herself known to me - already!)

Parking - It's the Burbank Media Center. I Uber'ed and probably always will. Covered public parking closes their lots early and street parking is a ticket waiting is tough to find and a ticket waiting to happen - 'nuf said. Don't let that stop you.

Hours of Operation:
MONDAY & TUESDAY: CLOSED
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: BAR 3pm-10:00pm / DINNER 5pm-9:00pm
FRIDAY: BAR 3pm-11:30pm / DINNER 5pm-10:00pm
SATURDAY: BRUNCH 11:30am-3:00pm / DINNER 4pm-10:00pm
bar closes at 11:30pm
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SUNDAY: BRUNCH 11:30am-3:00pm / DINNER 4pm-9:00pm
bar closes at 10:00pm

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Food and staff amazing. Ppl in attendance 👉😈👁️ loved the new experience

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We ran into this place last night and decided to give it a try. So glad that we did! They only had space at the bar, but we didn't have a reservation so we were fine with that. We ordered a filet mignon and spaghetti with clams. The server recommended a few wines that paired perfectly with each.

This isn't the type of place you go to if you're in a hurry. The servers don't check on your table every two minutes. Just order some wine, sit back, and enjoy.

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Amazing food, great place for a friends gathering. Loved the wine

Published 3 years ago

Really terrific place. Free parking available in
local city parking structures nearby. I've been there twice and I definitely will be returning. A very lovely vibe, elegantly decorated, live music many nights a week. They have a small menu but everything I've tried has been good. They serve their own wines, some by the glass. I've had a white and 2 different reds so far, excellent. The staff has been amazing - friendly but not intrusive. It's really a great discovery. Check their website for current hours & live music schedule.

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I was in the area and was looking for a nice spot to dine in and relax so I figured I would pop in here and see what all the heullabaloo was about and I must say I was not disappointed! I was treated so well the moment I stepped inside! The food was phenomenal! the creamy salmon pasta was heaven on a platter! And don't even get me started on the beef tartare it was too delicious to be true! But the food wouldn't been as great if it weren't for my server and the outstanding atmosphere of this establishment. The young gentlemen taking care of me made each moment count! He was quick , attentive , and had a rockstar personality. I believe his name was Connor! Thank you to all the chefs and my awesome server! There is no doubt that I will be a returning customer.

Published 3 years ago

Very nice place,good atmosphere but they should stop serving food,or change chef,food is terrible, tasteless, seem come direct from Walmart aisle, maybe was just a bad night but you can ear screaming come from the kitchen,bad experience

Published 3 years ago

There’s a cute hometown vibe in the middle of the city at Urban Press winery. It’s the perfect spot to go for a relaxing evening. The wine was great, I enjoyed the recommendation I was given and the food was top notch also.

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Great 👍 food 🍟 🍤 veggie sandwich 🍞. Amazing music 🎶 band 🎸 singer 🎤 🎺
Vino 🍷🙌👏✌✊🙏 😊

Published 3 years ago

Love it. Fine wine and good service. Will go back.

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Love the wine, live music and staff

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Love this place. The owner was so much fun. Great wine, fantastic waitress and the food, delicious!

Published 4 years ago

This place is beautiful and the food is excellent. We went on a Friday and Saturday and had the best time. There were different bands each night and they both were amazing. The whole place dances and the vibe is super chill yet lively at the same time. The owner is extremely warm and welcoming. The wine is top notch. Highly recommend this place as we found it to be the best on the strip.

Published 4 years ago

This is an EXCELLENT wine bar! The selection was wide, the service top notch, and we had a pleasant surprise of a Magic Show on our Thursday visit! The magician, Michael Rangel, was mystifying and fun. I would highly recommend this spot for a good time! 🍷🔮

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We celebrated my sister’s birthday this afternoon with a wine tasting with Madison. She was so wonderful and made us feel so welcomed; we were in great hands. Awesome experience. The wine was amazing. The food was delicious. Amazing service. The atmosphere was gorgeous. I highly recommend checking them out, you won’t be disappointed. I will definitely be visiting again when I am in town.

Published 4 years ago

Great wines. The red blends are excellent!
Tre Vigne is a great super Tuscan.

Published 4 years ago

Delights food great service wonderfully location.

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My fave wine bar in LA! Completely rocks!

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Great place and it is really nice they have live music. Very good wines.

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Always a great place to go have a great meal and glass of wine!

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Ideal place for wine and music lovers

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Great outdoor music too. The food was delicious

Published 4 years ago

One of our Favorite places in the greater L.A. area to hang, drink great wine, eat good food and meet fun people.

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Great service, live music on the street.

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The wine selection is excellent. The pour is a bit light. Service is prompt and attentive. The food takes a very long time to get. Beautiful.patio.

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love this place! They have such a cool atmosphere with great tasting wines. Plenty of room for everyone. They have incredible specials throughout the week. It's the perfect place to catch up with a group of friends or take that special someone on a date. This place is one of a kind that offers a wide variety of wine. Urban press also offers live music and events.

Published 4 years ago

Excellent wine, especially their Cabernet-Merlot blend from 2014. Also did the wine flights and happy hour before COVID hit. I recommend coming here - the place is a best kept secret.

Published 5 years ago

Good wine and food. Great service.

Published 5 years ago

Our favorite place in Burbank for the best wines.

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Published 7 years ago

Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Nice wines. Good live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Did not know a lot of information about the wine. Did not take my friends and I seriously because we looked young. Spent more time with other guests when it came to serving wine. Took 35 minutes to taste 5 wines because the woman was serving other people. For example, she would come say the name of the wine and then leave to other guests and talk with them for 10 minutes. Out all the wines she gave us to try, she recommended the $9 dollar wine which made me feel that she was judging us based on how we looked. Overall, do not come here. Go to Solvang where they not only treat you better but the wines are better quality.

Published 5 years ago

Great wine selection, diligent service, and there was a wonderful musician duo playing while we were there. The food guy that has partnered with them is pretty good as well, and while the cheese platter may seem pricy, there is a lot of food that comes on it

Published 5 years ago

Hidden gen in DT Burbank

Published 6 years ago

Incredible wine! Wine tasting for 10-15$ with big pours!!! vibe is great and the old guy who owns it is super nice

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This place is always a nice experience. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Only downside was that they didn't have food but they are working on getting their kitchen going.
Would highly recommend this place.

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Gem of a place. The wine is fantastic and the food is incredible. The wait staff is attentive and there's always an event going on to keep you entertained. Get a bottle and a pizza!

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My wife and I absolutely love this place. Great wine, great food, great atmosphere, decent prices, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Published 6 years ago

Great service, wine and delicious food.

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Omg wooow this place Uraban Press Winery it was so good , one important thing the wine omg you have to try it’s so good delicious 👌🏻 special thanks everyone. Employees are so nice, they trying to keep the atmosphere and customers happy, also the live music is so nice , the food my favorite part, Italian style pizzas Pastas, it was so good yummy lol Love this place for sure see you soon guys

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This place is amazing! How did I not know about it! Giovanni is a gem and they serve ALL THEIR OWN WINES!!! PS Pizza service coming!

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First visit to Urban Press. Invited to BEF fundraiser. Impressive set up, creative use of space! Food provided by event sponsors was outstanding. UP White wine blend I would have again, very tasty. Barrel aged merlot surprisingly appealing, with food. Not generally a red wine fan. Look forward to returning another eve to enjoy the place sans event festivities. No pics, to much conversation & food🧀🍷

Published 6 years ago

Beautiful decor, beautiful wine. Nice and knowledgeable staff! Had a great time.

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The wine and the ambiance are spectacular

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Nice atmosphere and decor. Good assortment of wines to choose from. Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. A very casual and fun spot for just drinking good wine and spending time with friends. Looking forward to returning soon.

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Best wine! Best atmosphere!!

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I love this place! So much so that I joined their wine club, which is awesome! You buy 3 bottles every 3 months and they have a fabulous wine pick-up party. If you've never been, start with getting 5 tastings!

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This place is great! Fantastic wine!

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Love the service, and the wine is generally 3-4 stars or better. Prices are a bit high, but it's worth the occasional drop in to have good quality wine and hear amazing live jazz.

Published 7 years ago

Delicious wines and friendly staff.

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Fun and great wine.

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A winery for Grown ups! Excellent wines, occasional Jazz and Blues and an ambiance that is cool! Giovanni has the perfect personality, he's welcoming, knowledgeable about his wines and is a fun guy! Love this place. They always make sure that my wife (who is disabled) is accommodated and comfortable. A great place to chill after work!

Published 8 years ago

Josh was amazing and Giovanni the owner showed us around the place amazing experience!!!

Published 8 years ago

A great gem hidden in plain sight in downtown Burbank. The outside patio is the perfect place to spend a weekend afternoon outdoors with a picnic and a bottle of their very own delicious wines.

Published 8 years ago

Great wine, great people, awesome atmosphere. Highly recommend. Went there once for a tasting and instantly became members. Giovanni is an excellent host!

Published 8 years ago

I wish they have some food accompanied their excellent choice of wines

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We finally came here tonight after weeks of walking by. I don't know why we waited so long because this place is truly amazing! There's nothing like it in Burbank. The decor and ambiance is so romantic and has a relaxing feel to it. It's almost like you are in someone's house just having some wine and chilling out.

We had Rae Rae serve us (I think that's how you spell her name) and she is such a sweetheart and super knowledgeable about the wines! Come here on Tuesday nights and women get 20% off and you have Rae Rae to serve you! And the wines are really amazing! I loved the Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot, and my boyfriend had the Pinot Noir. Each one had a special taste and quality to it. Great wines and very good quality. The hospitality at this place is super warm and friendly. Grace greeted us right away and made us feel like at home. This is the place Burbank has been waiting for! I highly recommend it!

Published 8 years ago

It's a very unique place. Worth visiting at night. Social hub for Burbank.

Published 8 years ago