The Restaurant at Ponte

Welcome to The Restaurant at Ponte

Enjoy farm-fresh, seasonal dishes set against a stunning vineyard backdrop. Our menu is crafted to pair perfectly with our estate-grown wines, featuring locally sourced ingredients and al fresco dining that showcases the best of Temecula.

Autumn Day

Starter

Charcuterie

Cured meats + artisan cheeses, herb ricotta, rosemary + orange marinated olives, quince jam, seasonal fruit, spiced nuts,cornichons, honeycomb, zucchini bread + lavash | 45 Everything but the meat | 30

Calamari

Spiced rice flour dusted fried rings, strips + tentacles, fried shishito peppers, lemon dill aoli + spicy marinara | 20 GF

Salmon Cakes

Pan seared cakes, chile lemon aioli, lemon dressed arugula | 18 GF

Mussels

Black mussels, tomato, red curry, coconut + white wine broth, parsley | 20 GF DF

Brussels Sprouts

Fried leaves, goat cheese + balsamic glaze | 16 GF

Salad

Lemon Basil

Baby greens, roasted almonds, macadamia nuts, feta, mango salsa, dried cranberries, crispy pepitas, heirloom tomatoes,

lemon basil vinaigrette | 19 GF

Wine Country

Baby greens, cranberries, mandarins, feta cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette | 18 GF

Caesar

Romaine hearts, parmesan, anchovies, garlic croutons, caesar dressing | 15 Cali style + avocado, red onion + tomato | 19

Salad Additions

Shrimp skewer + 1 3 | salmon + 1 3 | steak skewer + 1 3 | marinated chicken breast + 9

Main
Filetto Di Manzo

Filet mignon wrapped in prosciutto topped with gorgonzola and red wine reduction. served with mashed potatoes and asparagus | 60

Lamb Shank

Braised lamb shank with demi-glaze, creamed risotto and butternut squash, peashot | 45

Sea Pasta

Sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams + mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, lemon caper sauce + linguine | 40

Steak + Shrimp

Grilled sirloin + shrimp skewers, cajun cream sauce, tomato, corn + poblano pepper potatoes, cilantro citrus vinaigrette | 36 GF

Halibut

Pan seared halibut topped with lemon caper sauce, farro risotto with wild mushroom, red peppers, and wilted spinach | 42

Salmone Alla Toscana

Pan seared salmon with crispy skin on a bed of creamy cannellini beans, spinach and sundried tomato | 36 GF

Bolognese

Red wine, tomato, cream + nutmeg braised ground beef, pork + lamb, parmesan cheese, parsley + linguine | 30

Eggplant Rollatini

Roasted and sliced eggplant, marinara base, stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheese, spinach, yellow squash, carrots, onions, bechamel sauce + micro basil | 26 GF

Vegetarian Pappardelle

Pappardelle, wild mushroom, kale, julienne (yellow squash, zucchini, carrots), parmesan cream sauce | 28

Pizza

Handmade pizza crust, fired in a wood-burning oven

Harvest

Caramelized onion, roasted garlic, organic kale, cranberry and sage, herb ricotta, pumpkin cream sauce | 18

Sausage

italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, red bell pepper, red onion, marinara, mozzarella + fresh chives | 19

Margherita

roma tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce + micro basil | 18

Sandwich

Fries, sweet potato fries, or pasta salad

Beef

Braised pulled beef, caramelized onions + mushrooms, horseradish aioli, brioche roll, beef jus | 22

Salmon

pan-seared cajun spiced fillet, chili pepper aioli coleslaw, avocado, onion bun | 21

Burger

All-natural free-range beef, smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese, avocado, crispy red onion, tomato, arugula, aioli, brioche bun | 22

Mediterranean Sandwich

Eggplant, arugula, zucchini, red onions, yellow squash, cherry peppers, pesto sauce, mozzarella, house made flatbread | 18

Autumn Evening

Starter

Charcuterie

Cured meats + artisan cheeses, herb ricotta, rosemary + orange marinated olives, quince jam, seasonal fruit, spiced nuts, cornichons, honeycomb, zucchini bread + lavash | 45 Everything but the meat | 30

Calamari

Spiced rice flour dusted fried rings, strips + tentacles, fried shishito peppers, lemon dill aoli + spicy marinara | 20 GF

Salmon Cakes

Pan seared cakes, chile lemon aioli, lemon dressed arugula | 18 GF

Mussels

Black mussels, tomato, red curry, coconut + white wine broth, parsley | 20 GF DF

Brussels Sprouts

Fried leaves, goat cheese + balsamic glaze | 16 GF

Salad

Lemon Basil

Baby greens, roasted almonds, macadamia nuts, feta, mango salsa, dried cranberries, crispy pepitas, heirloom tomatoes, lemon basil vinaigrette | 19 GF

Wine Country

Baby greens, cranberries, mandarins, feta cheese, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette | 18 GF

Caesar

Romaine hearts, parmesan, anchovies, garlic croutons, caesar dressing | 15 Cali style + avocado, red onion + tomato | 19

Salad Additions

Shrimp skewer + 1 3 | salmon + 1 3 | steak skewer + 1 3 | marinated chicken breast + 9

Pizza

Handmade pizza crust, fired in a wood-burning oven

Harvest

Caramelized onion, roasted garlic, organic kale, cranberry and sage, herb ricotta, pumpkin cream sauce | 18

Sausage

Italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, pepperoncini, red bell pepper, red onion, marinara, mozzarella + fresh chives | 19

Margherita

roma tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce + micro basil | 18

Main

Filetto Di Manzo

filet mignon wrapped in prosciutto topped with gorgonzola and red wine reduction. served with mashed potatoes and asparagus | 60

Lamb Shank

Braised Lamb shank with demi-glaze, creamed risotto and butternut squash, peashot | 45

Sea Pasta

Sautéed shrimp, scallops, clams + mussels, baby spinach, heirloom tomatoes, lemon caper sauce + linguine | 40

Steak + Shrimp

Grilled sirloin + shrimp skewers, cajun cream sauce, tomato, corn + poblano pepper potatoes, cilantro citrus vinaigrette | 36 GF

Halibut

Pan seared halibut topped with lemon caper sauce, farro risotto with wild mushroom, red peppers, and wilted spinach | 42

Salmone Alla Toscana

Pan seared salmon with crispy skin on a bed of creamy cannellini beans, spinach and sundried tomato | 36 GF

Bolognese

Red wine, tomato, cream + nutmeg braised ground beef, pork + lamb, parmesan cheese, parsley + linguine | 30

Eggplant Rollatini

Roasted and sliced eggplant, marinara base, stuffed with ricotta and mascarpone cheese, spinach, yellow squash, carrots, onions, bechamel sauce + micro basil | 26 GF

Vegetarian Pappardelle

Pappardelle, wild mushroom, kale, julienne (yellow squash, zucchini, carrots), parmesan cream sauce | 28

Desserts

Chocolate Souffle

Vanilla crème anglaise, fresh berries | 15 GF
please allow 20 minutes for preparation

Tiramisu Cheesecake

Espresso, marscapone, ladyfinger and graham cracker crust, chocolate coulis | 15

Panna Cotta

A layered trio of, strawberry, vanilla, and pistachio served with a fresh baked shortbread cookie| 15

Crostata

Butter almond crust, fresh pears, ricotta, raw sugar, cinnamon chocolate
marble ice cream | 15

Sorbet

Lemon, raspberry + mango,

fresh berries | 12 GF DF

Hours of Operation

Open Daily | 11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.

Lunch & Dinner

Daily | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Live Entertainment

Friday & Saturday | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

4 Plates with White Wine On a Table At The Restaurant

Autumn Day

Lunch Menu

Savor the flavors of wine country with a lunch menu inspired by the season. From salads to sandwiches and chef-crafted entrées, each dish is made with locally sourced ingredients and designed to pair beautifully with our estate wines.

Autumn Evening

Dinner Menu

As the sun sets over the vineyard, indulge in an elegant dining experience featuring seasonal dishes that celebrate local ingredients. Our dinner menu offers refined flavors, thoughtful wine pairings, and a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for unwinding in wine country.

pasta dishes with two people cheersing their wine
Dessert on a Plate with strawberries

Autumn Desserts

Dessert Menu

End your meal on a sweet note with seasonal desserts crafted to pair beautifully with our wines and the warmth of Temecula evenings.