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Welcome to DiVino Wine Studio and Enoteca
Wine and Culinary Events, Restaurant
225 Preston St., Ottawa, Canada
Tel 613-221-9760
info@divinowinestudio.com
Please, click on the links below to navigate this page
Introduction
Driving Directions
Customer Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
Policy and Regulations
A photo taken during one of our private events. The open demo kitchen is on the right side. The wall-to-wall wine display is on the left side. At the centre is the U-shape table ready for the customers.
INTRODUCTION
DiVino Wine Studio and Enoteca is our newly born event space and restaurant in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy!
Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner and anytime for group events and receptions, we feature a delicious menu of antipasti (Italian small plates), in addition to a few main dishes changing daily, and of course, 'rivers' of wine! For private functions, we have an extensive selection of items all collected in the 'banquet menu'.
At DiVino, you can dine in the open kitchen, or in our main seating area at one of our wooden tables, overlooking at the 'cantina', a large wine display organized by regions of Italy. Or spend some time in the wine and food study corner, including the wine tasting area with Enomatic wine tasting stations, the modern state-of-the-art wine serving system, made in Italy (Greve in Chianti). Or entertain your guests in our private tasting and meeting room that can be rented any day of the week, any time of the day.
At the Studio we are always busy. Our calendar of events is always full of activities that are highly educational, casual and entertaining. Including wine courses, food seminars, as well as cooking classes merge theory with hands-on activities. Experience cooking and tasting in a professional wine and culinary studio, always guided by professional chefs, sommeliers and guest speakers.
The educational aspect of the business is also complemented by our wine and culinary tours, plus Italian language courses all meant to enrich the experience of travelers and wine and food lovers.
Coming from the West end: from Queensway take the Rochester St. exit. Turn left (north) onto Rochester and drive straight ahead until you reach Balsam St. Turn left (west) on Balsam. We are located at the corner of Balsam and Preston St.
Coming from the East end: from the Queensway take Bronson St. exit and from the ramp continue straight on Raymond St. until you reach Rochester St. Turn right (north) on Rochester St. until you reach Balsam St. Turn left (west) on Balsam. We are located at the corner of Balsam and Preston St.
If you’re coming from Somerset: it is advisable to turn south onto Rochester St. until you reach Balsam St. Turn right on Balsam and we are located at the corner of Balsam and Preston St.
Thank you for the wonderful dinner that you planned for my sister's birthday. I have received many messages about how lovely the venue was, the fantastic food, and the great wine options. Everything was perfect. It made for a memorable 50th birthday. I greatly appreciate the flexibility in planning the menu, the attentiveness of the staff, and the nice touches, such as the personalized menu, personalized wine list, and even placing the disk (with Happy 50th on it) on the piece of cake. Such attention to detail. Thank you so much.
Jackie
We had a really great time on Friday night. Everyone really enjoyed the food, wine and atmosphere. I will definitely be back. Thanks!!!
Cynthia
Thank you very much for Saturday evening. All of my guests, myself included, had a great time and really enjoyed the fabulous food and the wine pairings. And in addition, your staff was excellent in attending to us. Thanks again!
Sylvain
Larissa,
I meant to call you on Wednesday... Many thanks to you and your staff for a lovely private dinner evening. Our staff truly enjoyed the food and various wines and very much enjoyed Antonio's commentary/education on each wine and region of origin. Very unique and entertaining experience!
Linda
Thank you again so much for the opportunity to taste those complex and interesting Brunelli reds last weekend and see and hear about this lovely vineyard - a truly unforgettable experience! They were wonderful with the food you chose - it was such a treat to have rabbit, duck and pecorino again and the pasta was remarkable.
Gayle
Larissa
I am loving Divino & you and Antonio!... what a great place and a great bunch of people. We would like to reserve space for July 12th cooking class!! You guys have a great thing going keep it up.
Elisa
Antonio was so excited about the wine and the regions you couldn't help but become engaged. Thank you for turning a mundane Tuesday into a life experience!
Mark
I would definitely consider booking the premise for future functions either in the main dining area or in the back room for more private smaller functions. Please thank your team for contributing to the success of our meeting. Thank you!
Aurelia Iacobucci, Event Manager, CTC Communications Corporation
Antonio, I wanted to to THANK YOU SO MUCH for the lovely evening last night. All the food and wine were truly delicious, and were wonderful compliments to each other. A special event that I am grateful to have had the opportunity to attend, and will not forget.
It was an absolute pleasure to see you and Maria again. I am so pleased that DiVino Wine Studio has become a successful business for you, and know if must be extremely rewarding for all you.
Thank you again. See you soon!
Karen
Thank you for the kind attention that you extended to me and my family last evening. Your gracious, friendly, courteous, and professional hospitality were greatly appreciated. You all have a keen ability to make people "feel at home".
Kelly-Ann Benoit
I am writing to thank you very much for organizing such a wonderful wine and food paring dégustation Saturday night. I know I speak for my friends and family when I say that we were all enchanted with your selection of wines and with the food pairing. Your warm hospitality and the courteous manner in which you and your team welcomed us in your restaurant speaks volumes to your professionalism and your love of wine.
It was a great and memorable evening and I look forward to future events at DiVino's.
Elizabeth Rody, Chief of Protocol, Parliament of Canada
A note of thanks to you and all involved, from the welcome at the door to the great attentive service and information our table of 8 received all night, we all had a fantastic time enjoying the fine array of food and wine in the private dining room, the evening was perfect! We look forward to our next visit at your fine establishment.
Karina Sardana
I would like to thank you very much for the great breakfast that you had for us on Tuesday of last week for Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Reality's meeting.
It was a pleasure to have met you and we really enjoyed ourselves. In fact some of the staff couldn't stop talking about the experience.
Again thank you and your staff and we will be back again,
Frank Fragomeni, Coldwell Banker
Antonio, a quick note to let you know that Ed and I had a wonderful time last night. We just loved your place and I am so happy for you. It was so clear from your classes that you have such a passion for food and wine so I am glad you were able to follow another dream!
The wines were fabulous. As for the food, equally wonderful. The pappardelle was amazing and I think I will be dreaming of those scallops for the next few nights. Thanks again and I will definitely be back soon.
A tra poco,
Tara Lee
Antonio THANK YOU! Your place is lovely and you took wonderful care of us! Congratulations!!
Cynthia
Buongiorno Antonio, grazie mille per una sera bellissima. A presto!
John
Antonio, you certainly go out of your way to assist people. This is very much appreciated. This is one of the many reasons I wanted to take one of your tours. Thank you, again.
Joanne
Antonio, I wish to applaud you on the wonderful work you are doing with DiVino Wine Studio. It is unlike anything else in Ottawa, classy, aristocratic, and full of sophisticated charm. Continued success!
Stavros
I had a lovely time and I will be telling all my friends to visit your lovely establishment. You have brought your passion to life and have done it beautifully. Au plaisir,
Johanne
I'd like to thank you for the wonderful evening at your enoteca last night. The food and wines were just superb and that room is absolutely a heavenly haven that could have been in Italy somewhere. Our party all had a great time and my wife Lina and I enjoyed it all immensely!
Ralph and Lina
Thank you very much for a wonderful experience! The Olive Oils seminar was very informative, entertaining and your guest speaker, Natale, really well prepared and responsive to our questions. He also has a nice sense of humour that I hope was appreciated by the audience.
Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Tere and Jose Maria
My girlfriend and I visited Divino on the weekend for her birthday and had a fantastic time. We really enjoyed the effort made by the staff to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. We are both wine enthusiasts but haven't had much exposure to Italian wine. Martin was very helpful in selecting wines, pairing food, and explaining a bit about Italian wine. We also really enjoyed talking with Antonio.
The food, service and wine was all great!
I wish you guys success! We will definitely be back to visit again.
Chris
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your Enoteca yesterday for the Hobbs Wines event. Congratulations on a terrific look and feel.
Richard
They've only been open a short time, but I can see them becoming a fixture on Preston Street fairly quickly. It was fantastic. The food (tapas-style appetizers) and the wine selection was amazing and the service was unbelievably good.
Nanook
This is what people often ask when they hear about DIVINO WINE STUDIO and ENOTECA
What does DIVINO mean?
In Italian, DIVINO is a combination of two words: ‘di' and 'vino’, which literally translate to: ‘of/about wine’.
For example: ‘Oggi parliamo di vino’ = Today we talk about wine’
Also ‘divino’ means ‘divine’, which reflects the idea of the beauty and supernatural effects of a good meal paired with the perfect glass of wine. A divine experience!
What is a WINE STUDIO and WHY?
Antonio, the owner, was always attracted by the word 'STUDIO'. It reminds him of something artistic, like the knowledge, the passion and the creation of food and wine.
Ottawa's first Wine Studio is an event space where dining, learning, and entertaining go side by side.
What is an ENOTECA? (Read Eh-noh-TECK-a)
Literally it translates: “place where wines are kept”.
The Enoteca is DiVino Wine Studio's main room, with an open kitchen, the Chef's Table and a wall-to-wall wine display.
In Italy enotecas are everywhere and they are the modern concept of a wine store, wine cellar, and small restaurants serving small portions, local ingredients, always accompanied with a glass of wine. They are generally very relaxed and casual in atmosphere and attitude. Foods are served to complement the wines and enhance the conversation.
Ottawa's first Enoteca is an elegant open concept restaurant. A place that stimulates conversation about Italian culture with old and newly found friends.
Can I rent DiVino Wine Studio for a private event?
Yes. Any day of the week. Our in-house team of event planners will help you making the best out of your special occasion or corporate retreat.
If I want to dine at the Restaurant one evening, can I just show up or do I have to make a reservation?
Due to the many activities and private events that we host, we strongly advise to call for reservations, expecially on weekends. (613-221-9760)
When are you open?
The Restaurant is open to diners from Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm. Please, remember to call in advance.
The premise is always availlable for group meals, meetings, events, or rentals.
Do you have A/V equipment available?
Yes, in all rooms there is a ceiling mounted projector, screen, DVD player and all the necessary connections for your laptop to host a presentations or to show your latest travel's photos to your friends during dinner!
Do you have Internet connection?
Yes, wireless.
What makes DiVino innovative?
The open concept, with a mix of modern, vibrant feature (metropolitan style) and traditional old world details (the kitchen, the wine cellar and the furniture). The library of reference where one can find wine and food books and the Enomatic wine-by-the-glass-system are also innovative features. Moreover, the open kitchen stimulates conversation with the Chefs and it is a heaven for food lovers, who can watch how their dishes are prepared and cooked!
Where are you located?
We are located at 225 Preston Street, in the heart of Little Italy, Ottawa’s trendy Italian neighbourhood. You can find us on the East side of Preston St., north of the Queensway, in between Somerset and Gladstone.
Do you have parking?
There is a small parking lot on the back of our building (Balsam St.). You can also park on Preston Street (meters, weekdays until 5pm) or on the adjacent roads (free).
What kind of food do you serve at the restaurant and how often does the menu change?
We are an Italian focused establishment serving modern, regional Italian 'enoteca food', consisting in a number of small plates, cheeses, cured meats, and a few entrees (the daily specials, heartier portions). Patrons will find that the menu changes periodically, depending on what's best and freshly available in season, or in theme with a region of Italy.
How long have you been open?
Antonio Mauriello founded DiVino Wine Studio Inc. in 2005 and operated the business by running wine and culinary events in several prestigious locations in Ottawa, such the Chelsea Club and Billings Estate.
In May 2008, he opened the location on Preston Street.
Can I organize a wine tasting for my group of friends or clients?
Yes. You can do it or you can let us do it! Organize a private wine class for your group, with one of our Sommeliers as your personal wine educator and your guide!
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes, in any amount. Call 613-221-9760 or email us at info@divinowinestudio.com. We can mail gift certificates with gift cards and menus for your convenience.
We also sell 'wine tasting cards', a very unique idea for a gift certificate.
What is your dress code?
Casual.
Can the chef do tasting menus?
Yes, please let us know in advance if you are interested.
Are there vegetarian or vegan dishes?
Yes, normally to order. The chef makes every effort to accommodate all dietary restrictions. Advance notice when making a reservation is most helpful.
Can we bring our own bottle of wine?
Only for special prebooked events with groups requiring this service. A corkage fee of $15 will be charged.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Please note there are ramps in the hallways, to the classroom, and to the washroom. We'd love to assist you in any way possible.
Can you give me some party ideas?
· Rehearsal Dinners
· Birthday parties
· Bridal Showers
· Commitment Ceremonies
· Baby Showers
· Graduation Parties
· First Communions
· Baptisms
· Wedding Receptions
· Anniversary Parties
· Retirement Parties
· Single Events
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POLICY AND REGULATIONS for courses, cooking classes, and seminars
Location
Unless otherwise indicated, courses and seminars are held at DiVino Wine Studio on 225 Preston St.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment. Please let us know in advance if you have any concerns, in order for us to be able to make the proper arrangements.
Requirements
• Registrants to educational activities involving use and consumption of alcohol, must be at least 19 years of age
• Out of courtesy toward the other participants, please avoid wearing strong perfumes, which interfere with the bouquets of wine and the flavours of food.
Taxes and gratuities
Unless otherwise specified, we will add to your final bill all the applicable taxes and a 15% fee, including gratuity and event management.
Cancellation Refund Policy
All classes, courses, seminars and some special events must be booked in advance as well as paid in full. If you cannot attend an event, you can send someone in your place.
The cancellation policy is as follows:
• Two week prior to the start of your class, a refund will be provided, less an administrative charge of 15% of the event fee.
• There is no refund if cancellation is made after this pre-course period.
If DiVino Wine Studio should have to cancel a class due to insufficient registration or unforeseen circumstances, registrants will be notified and provided with a complete refund.
Disclaimer
DiVino Wine Studio Inc., its instructors and employees are hereby released from all responsibility for any injury, loss, or damages sustained by its guests and their property while on the premises during its events.