Vino Villa in Greenwood, Indiana may not be your typical restaurant but it may be destined to become your favorite local hangout. They have wine on the brain at this Johnson County wine and cheese shop/cafe–and certainly know their stuff.

Vino Villa in Greenwood, Indiana

Vino Villa in Greenwood, Indiana Antipasti Platter

Vino Villa in Greenwood, Indiana Antipasti Platter

Set inside a house turned wine and gourmet cheese shop, this is a beautiful, beautiful place. Vino Villa provided the perfect setting with which to connect with old friends. Bonus: Vino Villa was easy to find and just off old downtown Greenwood.

The first floor is devoted to the shop part of things. We headed to the second floor, the bistro area that occupies a couple of rooms complete with super comfortable sofas and cushy chairs.

Although we indulged in wine that evening, Indiana craft beer drinkers will be glad to know that Sun King, Oaken Barrel, and Upland beers are also on the menu! Don’t worry–I was walking.

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Vino Villa in Greenwood, Indiana

Vino Villa in Greenwood, Indiana Exterior

I ordered the Antipasti Plate and, even though I hadn’t seen my pals for ten years, they already knew that I wasn’t sharing. I guess some things never change. Yes, I mostly polished this one off. Wow, was it great. I love, love, love that bread. I could make a meal of that bread alone.

Deciding what to order wasn’t easy. At this  bistro there are also a selection of pizzas, salads, and small plate specialties. These include things like Smoked Duck Breast with Figs, Goat Cheese and Honey, Baked Brie with Maple Walnut Crostini and Fresh Pear, Meatballs A La Vino, and Muffuletta Sliders to name a few. The menu isn’t too big nor too small.

In other words? Perfection! My only regret is that I didn’t save room for dessert. The dessert list sounds incredible. There are items like Cheesecake with Cabernet and Berry Compote, Spumoni with a dark chocolate shell, and Picnic Chocolate Cake.

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Unhurried and inviting, Vino Villa is a wonderfully relaxing place to enjoy a bottle of Indiana wine, a plate of excellent appetizers, and the opportunity to learn a bit more about what you’ve been sipping.

Make sure to stop inside the wine and cheese shop part of things. After all, at the time of this writing, Vino Villa carries more than 450 different wines and 70 different cheeses from around the world. Now that’s just fun. Why not keep a list of the things you have tried, describe the flavor, and find a new favorite.

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Vino Villa
200 N Madison Avenue
Greenwood, IN 46142
317.882.9463
Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10 AM – 11 PM
Sunday – Monday: Closed
As always, please call ahead to verify hours before making a special trip.

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