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La Fête du ChampagneCode: PEARL
Authentic Italian Restaurant And Wine Market
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Lafayette, United States

Marcello's Wine Market & Cafe

CuisineItalian, Trattoria
ReservationsRecommended

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Our verdict

Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian. Wine strengths: California, Italy.

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Marcello's Wine Market & Cafe restaurant in Lafayette, United States

The menu

What to order

  • Chicken rosati
  • Beef tips marsala
See the current menu on marcelloslafayette.com →
About

Wine Spectator 2026 Award of Excellence winner. Cuisine: Italian. Wine strengths: California, Italy.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

    Wine Spectator

Marcello's Wine Market & Cafe

The wine

Marcello's Wine Market & Cafe holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which Wine Spectator gives to lists of usually 90 or more selections.

Wine program
Deep wine list
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
  • Extensive wine list

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Details
Vibe
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Intimate
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Business Dinner
  • Group Dining
  • Family
  • Celebration
  • Casual Hangout
  • After Work
Experience
  • Wine Cellar
  • Standalone
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
Drinks Focus
  • Wine
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingStandard
KitchenTraditional
Wine ProgramExceptional

A cozy, classic Italian wine café with a fine-dining feel but relaxed atmosphere, combining a restaurant and wine market experience with comforting Italian dishes and an extensive wine selection.