Welcome to Lago Cellars Winery & Enoteca
We are delighted to welcome you to Lago Cellars Winery and Enoteca.
Translating from Italian to English, “Lago” is “lake” and “Enoteca” is “wine repositor or library”. The “Enoteca” originated in Italy, and the core of this concept is to provide guests with the ability to taste and purchase wines from local wineries, all in one location. Guests are able to customize their own wine flights enabling them to compare and contrast various local wines in a relaxed yet elegant setting.
In Europe, some Enotecas expanded into offering small plates, desserts and even dinner, which we are following.
Lago Enoteca has 3 distinct offerings (which is symbolized by the 3 dots in our logo).
- Lago Cellars Wines
- Chocolate Bar and Tasting Room
- Italian Restaurant
Lago Cellars Winery offers some of the best that the Grand River Valley AVA has to offer. We have partnered with various local wine makers to produce our wines, following specific family recipes and production processes that create outstanding wines. Lago Cellars is in the process of planting vineyards onsite and has been recognized by the Ohio Wine Producers Association. In a few short years, we will be able to add estate wines to our offering.
In addition to our Lago Cellars Wines, we are Ashtabula County’s only Enoteca. Bringing the Italian Enoteca (Wine Library) to Ohio’s wine country, our guests can enjoy local wines in addition to our Lago Cellars Wines. This provides the unique experience of comparing and contrasting different Grand River Valley wines in tasting flights. Our guests love the ability to try 4 – 8 different area Chardonnays (or other varietals) in our tasting room!
In 2025, a Chocolate Bar will be added to our tasting room. “Wine is better with Chocolate”. Pairing wine with chocolate is a traditional pastime for many. We are taking this to an entirely different level at Lago. Savor the notes of a full-bodied cabernet sauvignon while sipping it through a dark chocolate rimmed wine glass. Blending chocolate and wine in every single sip! To expand this concept, we have added a variety of chocolate cocktails, homemade desserts, and our famed chocolate-charcuterie board! All chocolate and desserts are made fresh in our kitchen. Come experience our Chocolate Bar!!
Lago Enoteca was opened in July of 2024 and primarily focused on the fine dining aspect of our restaurant, specializing in regional Italian cuisines and traditional 5 and 7 course Italian dinners. We have revised our menu over the past 8 months and have moved into more of a traditional Italian offering. Making pasta from scratch in our kitchen, using imported Italian wheat, is still the core of our dining experience. All of our sauces are made to order, and the focus continues to be on fresh ingredients and quality.
Seating is limited for dinner, so we recommend making reservations.
Looking forward to serving you often
Meet Chef Danni
We strive to ensure people have an amazing experience and love what they’re eating and drinking as much as we do.
Danni’s passion for the culinary arts began at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Over the years, they gained experience in some of the most prestigious kitchens, including La Meridien in Tampa and the Terrace Grille in Lakeland, FL. Danni’s journey then led to the Florida coast, where they specialized in seafood fine dining before moving on to Universal Studios in Florida. Each experience played a crucial role in shaping Danni’s distinguished career.
Today, as Executive Chef at Lago Cellars Winery & Enoteca, Danni channels many years of expertise into creating innovative and memorable dishes that reflect both a deep passion for cooking and a commitment to excellence.
