Francis Ford Coppola Winery Reviews

What a great stop and kid friendly! It's beautiful, there's movie memorabilia, delicious food and of course, great wine!

A beautiful winery with a pool and outdoor restaurant. The pool is perfect for those hot days, and there is a great atmosphere at night.

Really awesome place. The area needs a better tourism director to lead people around to awesome destinations like this. My wife and I really enjoyed this place. The reserve tasting room upstairs is really awesome and the restaurant's service, food, atmosphere was great especially the fried pizza dough with sea salt....I know...I know.... but dont knock it until you try it

Very disjointed place and very aloof. No one greeted or acknowledged us. I did not understand the layout as it seemed just a pool and restaurant. We wanted to eat outside but they said was no possibility however it was 5pm and tge outside tables were empty. Just weird. unfriendly place.

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Wow, this place really impressed me! The views are stunning, both wine tastings are great (though I'd recommend upgrading to the $25 high end tasting, vs $20 baseline tasting), and our lunch was amazing! Absolutely worth the visit.

Lots of fun and a great experience! Take time to stop by.

Beautiful winery with a restaurant, pool, and Bacchi ball...red poppy's dress the vineyard and groomed, lit olive trees accent the driveway in to an elegant hardscape staircase and a wonderful nostalgic filled construct with awesome servers and staff.

It would have been a nice experience if not for the all white, subtly arrogant wait staff.

Best to carry an expensive camera or place your Porsche keys visibly on the table. Be white.

Took my husband there for outdoor lunch for the first time. Relying on an earlier visit when I treated my son to a marvelous lunch, a bottle of Pinot Director s cut, dessert, games of Bocci ball and backgammon poolside. This visit couldn t have been more different. After being seated, we were ignored for 30 minutes: No water, no bread, no acknowledgement. Finally, I made my way back to hostess and told her we were still waiting for a server to approach out table. Had the nice wine, food was haphazardly served: very little dressing on Caesar and Vesuvius pizza was totally overstuffed with Ricotta and not much meat. Our service was sad afterward We ate as well. Thank goodness it was a nice day. I was sad I had recommended this as an alternative Valentines celebration (my husband was out of town for Valentines and a week prior). Of course, we waited for both Bocci ball courts but the group Played on ordering another bottle of wine and they used the backgammon tables to pour and eat on. No games today. Will think twice about bringing any more guests!

Absolutely amazing...will definitely return over and over!!

Excellent food as well as service. All the while observing all the protocols for safe practices.

Beautiful surroundings, unfortunately, service is mediocre at best. I went to FFCW for lunch and a wine tasting recently. I understand that many restaurants are learning how to operate in this new norm that we live in, however, our server was either having a rough day or was definitely not prepared to be back at work again. Once she took our order we barely saw her again. We had other servers walking by and noticing the pile of dishes on our table and removing them to help her out. And, at one point, we had to chase her down to place a drink order (due to safety measures the restaurant was not even close to capacity). The food was also mediocre. Not to mention the staff was all on very different pages and told us very different things throughout the day. We arrived for our second wine tasting that day (we made a reservation for 2 separate tastings) only to be told we could only have 1 tasting per day. No one throughout the entire day told us that customers could only have 1 tasting a day and every staff member told us to actually enjoy our 2nd tasting. When we were turned away for a second tasting it was embarrassing, to say the least. I am happy I was able to check out this vineyard that I have heard so much about but unfortunately, I will not be returning and I highly recommend for others to seek out an alternate vineyard. There are a ton of awesome vineyards with impeccable service and food that allow you to enjoy all of their wines and relax on their grounds. Unfortunately, FFCW is not one of them.

Beautiful property, 2 free pours, the zin was amazing.

Came to winery for Its long Family Night to celebrate our anniversary. Oh so much fun! I felt like I was with my "peeps", Eating and singing.

Great grounds. Wonderful people. Go for the experience.

This place was very disappointing. We had the private tour and tasting. The tour was just a quick look at the bottling room and then a quick walk through the movie memorabilia. Definitely not worth the $175 we paid. We didn't have a chance to tour the vineyard or anything else. Our tour guide was very nice but his wine knowledge was lacking, as he was only 22. We reserved a "cabine" for $200, which is just a changing room that comes with pool loungers. It took 25 minutes to get a waiter to take our order once we sat down and were had to flag down another waiter to reorder drinks. Not impressed.

We joined the club a few months ago and love going there. But we went to the reserve tasting room and didn t feel like as welcomed as the first floor tasting room. Our future tasting events will be conducted on the first floor.

My family and I are on our way to Oregon and this winery was a stop for momma to enjoy..with my husband and 2 kids we are pulling a travel trailer. We were planning to have some lunch and check out the grounds. Unfortunately, the bus parking was taken up with cars. The bus parking area did not have a sign that said "bus parking only" so cars parked there of course. Called the front office and said that yes that was the only parking and to please not park on the road. So unfortunately...we had to leave. This stop was just for mom...but now we have to settle for fast food. A suggestion would be to place a bus only sign in order to avoid car parking in those areas. I was really looking forward to it...but sadly couldn't stay.

We come from Texas several times for wine and food with a view. And shopping. Fun activities.

Great food and wine. Awesome staff. Beautiful setting. I will definitely be going back. ... 5-star rating

Excellent restaurant! Wonderful food! Very good to do the tasting!

This is the place to bring your friends and loved ones from Out of town to show them Sonoma Counties Best!!!

As a non-drinker, I would have to say this is a very nice restaurant to eat in. The food was good and service was the same. I spent over an hour just browsing around looking at the items located in the buildings. I am not a fan of Francis Ford Coppola, but I found the decor and visit very interesting.

Nice place. Didn't have time to try what they have to offer, more than just wine. I will visit again next time I'm in the area.

Spent the whole day with the pool, tour, tasting, lunch and dinner. It was absolutely amazing. Come early at 11am to get a good spot in the lawn.

We enjoyed lunch in the veranda overlooking the vineyard. Lunch was expensive but I expected it to be. The vegetable garden was lovely and the atmosphere around the entire place was festive. I was disappointed that they did not offer tours of the production. We were told there was only one tour a day at 3:30 and we had to leave before then. The wine was delicious.

If I have to advise about wine I would never recommend a popular brand but this winery surprised me. The wines are not premium quality but the whole package is worth it!
When you arrive to the winery you start feeling the magic energy. Sometimes you feel you are in Italy, in a family patio, sharing your drink with the family from El Padrino Movie , then you start discovering the real objects used in the movies as El Padrino , Dracula , Apolipsis Now , Tucker , etc.
Then the magic took you to incredible places.
Thinking that Apolipsis Now is my favorite movie I could not resist to say that It was a great idea to go to FrancisCoppolaWinery.
Also the restaurant offers an incredible selection of food, wines.
The souvenirs section is unbelievable. There is a tasting room on the upper level fantastic. The environment, location, view, food, decoration made my day.
I highly recommend to visit the winery at least to check the movies museum. Other plus is that is a kids friendly winery.

I've been here 3 times now and there is a reason I keep coming back! Amazing staff amazing wine and I love that they have a pool. Haven't tried thier food yet.

Amazing experience. Good is great, grand vista views, and great wine

Gorgeous place with delicious wines! We had a great tasting downstairs, I think his name was Justin and he was fabulous :)

A large wine selection and exceptional tastings ($20 for regular, $25 for reserve - 4 wines each) The cherry on the icing is the amazing movie items on display from all of Coppola's films. All the original oscars and awards are also on display!
I thought the place would be too commercial and expensive - especially due to the fabulous pool, but surprisingly good value compared to other wineries in area!)

Definitely recommend a visit!

Great place, beatific scenery, good wine, and a nice atmosphere.

Fantastic wine tasting experience. Great atmosphere, you can taste at your own speed, and you are not being rushed or being given a sales speech. The place is full of memorabilia from some of Francis Ford Coppola's most successful films like The Godfather, Tucker, Dracula, and Apocalypse Now. As much of a museum as a winery this is a must visit location.

Staff are very friendly and the place is first class clean.

A must do in your lifetime, its like no place else accept italy.

Beautiful location and we had a great time exploring on the scavenger hunt!

Brought friends to the Tuesday family dinner since we had so much fun the first time. This time bad service, cold food, no fun at all. We didn't even get the full menu and when we asked the server totally snapped. So disappointing.

A few weeks ago, we went to Rustic, at Coppola Winery, on a Tuesday night, for A Tavola. On Tuesdays, they offer a family style dinner, where they let you sample many of their dishes, and even provide entertainment. When we were there, they had a pretty amazing tenor singing in Italian, and playing the accordion, and he did requests! (Hate myself for not getting a name). I had the once in a lifetime experience of having Speak Softly Love sung to me in Italian. Just like Anthony Corleone does, in the Godfather 3. What a memorable night, I cannot wait to go back!!!

Such a crazy and bizarre experience. Poor customer service. Poor attention from the wait staff. Poor signage in the store / museum. Most unprofessional winery of our trip.

I had been wanting to visit this beautiful place for about 2 years!! Today, I it happen with my girlfriend and we loved it!! Wonderful staff, tasty food, beautifully landscaped, and really fun vibe. I'll be back soon!!!

The staff was very great. Everything was clean and well organized. They were on time and professional. They worked like a well prepared team with exceptional communication.

Wine tasting and tour was great fun. Interesting seeing the bottling line and hearing the history behind the winery. Would love to come back in the summer when the pool is open to have some wine and a cigar.

It's a cool winery if your into the movie history. They have a pool and a bar with food. My biggest complaint is that it's around $50+ a chair for the pool and I dont care too much for their wine

The rack of lamb...to die for! Incredible service, superb food. And the wine is divine!

Wonderful place, wonderful memories, wonderful experiences ...

A magnificent place and a wine of impeccable quality !!

Just me and the husband went for a day date to the pool. Then someone pooped in the pool an hour after being there. We asked for a refund and all the manager gave us was 50% off our next visit. There will be no next visit. Plus they let everyone back in the pool 45 minutes after they got it out. Just disgusting. Never again will we go there.

We come here for dinner a few times a year. The brick chicken is amazing. I highly recommend it.

They advertise the impossible burger yet don't offer a bun that is vegan. My only option was plain pasta, salad or some vegetables. Even the roasted veggie plate with rice was made with butter. They should at least get a bun that is vegan for their VEGAN burger. Super disappointed. I thought this was California.

If you're not going for the pool or food, give yourself some time to explore. It's a museum and winery all in one, and if you like Coppola's films, explore the whole estate! I didn't visit the restaurants or pool, but the main winery had two bars with a selection of wines, beers, mixed drinks and pop for those who tag along! If you're into sparkling wine, check out the Sofia Coppola Blanc de Blanc!

Though I am to young to drink, the experience was amazing. They were very accommodating to the fact that we had missed lunch and gave us a little snack before we went on the tour. Restaurant was delicious with an amazing view. The museum was very cool.

I loved the place and I will come back again for sure. At last, the first wines in California that taste wine not juice fruits! We went through the first flight tasting and we tasted absolutely wonderful wines, from the Coppola Reserve not available on the market, all excellent especially the Pinot Noir and the Syrah ones. And thanks to Lori, we really enjoyed the time we spent tasting the wines, we had great time, and came back home with only 4 bottles. I just regret now to not have bought more! So I have no choice but to come again!!

I am from Utah where we only import three of these wines which is a shame. The property is fantastic. The views are amazing. It smells wonderful. The wines are the best.

Not only do we like their wine, we love the grounds. Gorgeous. And it's pretty cool to go upstairs and see props from some of Francis Ford Coppola's movies, like the desk from The Godfather. Definitely worth it to stop here if you're in the area.

Such a beautiful place, well taking care of - manicured - great food, cinematographic views... I love every single area of this winery

What can you say but WOW! From the upstairs tasting room (First Flight Tasting) to the Restaurant (Rustic) to the pool, you can t beat the experience!! Knowledgeable tasting room staff (one person) did a great job with a full house when we arrived and gave us his full attention when he poured our tastings. Was provided a trade discount after sharing that I was a wine guide in the Willamette Valley. We had made lunch reservations for 12:45 and were seated immediately at our requested table outside (overlooking the vineyards). Wonderful & attentive waitperson who was a joy to work with. Food was very good and costs were what was expected. After lunch we visited some of the displays of movie memorabilia including the classic Turner car.

If you have the time, do some planning ahead of time and have the pocket book, this is a must see place!!!

If you haven't already had time or made the time to visit Coppola for lunch or dinner or to just look around at all of the movie memorabilia, you are most certainly cheating yourself. Keep in mind, some of the finest wines in Sonoma County are made at this facility. Make a day of it, the people are incredible !!

Hosts are accommodating. The place is clean and well maintained. Reasonable pricing. One of the best place to get a bottle and enjoy it in their lovely venue. Highly recommended

Greta pool. Social distancing makes the pooll even better.

Always fun at Coppola! Movie memorabilia, wine, cocktails, vineyards, restaurant and cool gear and retail shopping. Pool and bocce ball too! Music and dancing! Haha! Fun!

Great winery, great shopping and sightseeing, delish wine.

Great, relaxing time at the pool. Good way to unwind mid-week.

Visited for the first time on July 1, 2018. Jovani was our tour guide and tasting expert. Everything was AMAZING, my boyfriend proposed to me on the property and the entire staff was so sweet in helping us celebrate. Had dinner that evening in the restaurant, food was wonderful. Overall, I highly recommend.

The menu at the pool cafe seemed simple and unremarkable but the food was EXCELLENT! Exceeded my expectations. What a fantastic day! We will ne back.

Very nice place full of memorabilia. The staff was super nice and helpful. Very reasonable prices for tastings. The views are amazing as well. Great place to visit!

What a fabulous stop in Guyserville. Lots to look at and the wine shop is amazing. If you come, be sure to eat, The Rustic serves fantastic food at reasonable prices. Devine, authentic pizza.

The pool is ok. Wine and food way below average. Price is a bit too high for the experience.

Recently finished renovation, they now have a swimming pool and quite a few rooms displaying props and info about movies from the director of god father. The view is also gorgeous so definitely worth visiting even if you're not into wine.

Best location, much better than Napa, Alexander Valley is more relaxed. Great wines, superb location and during the Summer time try spending the day by the pool, they have the best cocktails by the pool and Rustica restaurant is super good.

Very fun place, both for wine and movie lovers. Start with a wine tasting, then go reserve a table at the restaurant. While you're waiting (up to one hour), you'll have enough time to enjoy the exhibitions of Coppola films artifacts. End the day playing bocce ball with a nice view and a glass of wine.

Outstanding service, food and beautiful venue... I will return again and again!

Amazing place. You have to go with time to get to know each part of the winery inside and out. It is worth reserving a table for lunch in the restaurant, the dishes offered are the best dishes Francis Ford Coppola enjoyed in the restaurants he frequented. The prices are reasonable and the portions come great, good to have lunch with a glass of wine, perfect place. There is parking.

Love the props from the actual movies. Staff extremely friendly.

Rustic had great outdoor seating and good food. Winery was very fun to explore even for a non drinker.

Nice place to visit in the area! many things to see in one location. I highly recommend that you plan to be there for over 3 to 4 hrs. The testing is amazing, they have good food and if you live around the area get the membership. We tried the membership, we received great wines but we live in Texas and very soon we noticed that we were paying too much for shipping. I did not try the day resort because it was already late by the time that we got there and we were not prepare (bath suits, etc) but it is something that I really want to experience next time! Great location right next to the highway 101.

I enjoyed my time at this winery. Great artifacts from the movie Godfather. Nice gift shop. Great wine! Didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant but the items on the menu seemed very tasty. Hopefully I can make a trip to this location again!

Having visited several traditional wineries in Napa Valley we were not ready for the Coppola experience. This location is like nothing else we visited. Make sure to bring your bathing suit because the pool is open! Enjoy the dining on the terrasse overlooking the vineyards. The interior is loaded with filmmaking memorabilia and a very busy tasting room. Definitely not traditional.

Wine selection great, but the veal was bland, extremely under cooked, not really that good. The short ribs were also very under cooked and lacked flavor. The lemon chicken however was crazy good. The Coppola Port Wine is something special. Worth trying.

Do the private wine tour with Daniel. Check out the memorabilia. Have dinner at Rustic.