Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

4.4

2298 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

From the moment you enter Vinny Vanucchi’s ‘Little Italy’ in Galena, IL, we’ll welcome you with open arms and make you feel like part of the familia. Perched halfway up a cobblestone street, Vinny’s charming Galena location is complete with an Old World Deli and Import Store, artifacts, signs and vintage family portraits, and four distinctive dining areas. Each dining room has the feel of an authentic trattoria with native wood, Galena brick and checkered tablecloths.

You’ll find Vinny’s ambiance is, at once, both casual and elegant.

• Family Recipes Passed Down 5 Generations

• Pasta Bowls and Baked & Stuffed Pastas

• Chicken and Veal Specialties

• Extensive Wine List

• Outdoor Cappuccino Garden

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(815) 777-8100
Website
http://www.vinnysgalena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Vinny Vanucchi's now has multiple private dinning rooms available. The unparalleled views of the city afforded by the fourth floor Bistro with its red-tiled pathways, black wrought-iron railings, inviting chairs, and white-striped awnings-provide breathtaking panoramas of Galena's historic downtown. For a virtual tour and photos of Vinny's Bar and Corner Bistro please go to www.vinnysgalena.com.

Location
201 S Main, Galena, IL 61036
Neighborhood
Galena
Cross street
Washington
Parking details
Street parking is available along Main Street or Bench Street (Vinny's is located between the 2 streets) and the connecting downtown Galena streets. <br />
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Vinny's Grilled Chicken$15.95
A Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast served on a Toasted Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and a side of Mayo
Vinny's Cheese Burger*$15.95
A 1/3 lb. U.S.D.A. Choice Angus Beef Patty, Charbroiled, topped with Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese, served on a Toasted Bun and garnished with Lettuce, Tomato and Red Bermuda Onion
Italian Beef$15.95
Thin Slices of Slow Roasted Italian Beef piled high on our Fresh Baked Bread and topped with Sweet Peppers
Italian Meatball$15.95
Homemade Meatballs served on Fresh Baked Bread, smothered in Spaghetti Sauce, topped with Sweet Peppers
Spicy Italian Sausage$15.95
Charbroiled Hot Italian Sausage, served on Fresh Baked Italian Bread, topped with Sweet Peppers and a touch of Spaghetti Sauce

Vinny's Pastas and Plates

All of Vinny's Pastas and Plates are served with Vinny's House Salad and Warm Garlic Bread Basket

Spaghetti or Penne$16.95
Spaghetti or Penne Pasta with Italian Meatballs or Sausage tossed in a Rich Marinara Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo$16.95
Fettuccine Pasta tossed in a Rich Creamy Cheese Sauce
Spaghetti Olio$15.95
Spaghetti Pasta tossed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresh Basil and Chili Flakes
Pasta ala Vinny$22.95
Linguine Pasta in our Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic and Hot Sauce tossed with Shrimp, Scallops and Real Crabmeat
Fettuccine Primavera$16.95
Fettuccine Pasta in a Rich Cream Sauce with Assorted Fresh Vegetables
Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo$17.95
Fettuccine Pasta in a Rich Creamy Alfredo Sauce with Chicken
Fettuccine Seafood$22.95
Fettuccine Pasta in a Rich Creamy Sauce with Shrimp, Scallops and Real Crabmeat
Fettuccine Carbonara$17.95
Fettuccine Pasta in an Alfredo Sauce of Prosciutto Ham, Mushooms and Peas
Penne Chicken Romano$17.95
Penne Pasta in a Rich Tomato Basil Cream Sauce with Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Chicken
Joey Z's Shells$16.95
Jumbo Pasta Shells filled with our Ricotta Cheese Mixture and topped with a choice of Alfredo or Marinara Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
Uncle Paulie's Baked Penne$16.95
Baked Penne Pasta tossed in a Tomato Sauce with Ricotta Cheese and Melted Mozzarella and Parmesan on Top
Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu$19.95
Penne Pasta, Spicy Italian Sausage, Peppers and Mushrooms in our Marinara Sauce with a touch of Parmesan Cream and baked with Mozzarella Cheese
Rocky's Raviolis$16.95
Pasta Pillows filled with Cheese or Meat and topped with your choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
Dee Dee's Tortellini Carbonara$17.95
Small Pastas filled with Cheese in an Alfredo Sauce of Prosciutto Ham, Mushrooms and Peas
Nana Lu's Meat Lasagna$17.95
Layers of Pasta and Cheeses with Italian Sausage, slowly baked and topped with Mozzarella Cheese
Chicken Parmigiano$17.95
A Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast lightly breaded, cooked in Olive Oil and topped with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese served over Spaghetti Marinara
Chicken Marsala$17.95
A lightly floured Chicken Breast sautéed in Marsala Wine with Fresh Mushrooms and Capers served over Linguine Pasta
Chicken Vinito$17.95
A Chargrilled Chicken Breast with a combination of Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes and Fresh Basil in a Vinny Sauce over Linguine Pasta
Veal Parmigiano$22.95
Tender Thin Sliced Veal lightly floured and sautéed in Olive Oil, then topped with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese served over Spaghetti
Veal Marsala$22.95
Tender Thin Sliced Veal lightly floured and sautéed in our Marsala Wine Gravy with Fresh Mushrooms and Capers served over Linguine Pasta
Baked Seafood Italiano$22.95
A Rich Creamy Sauce of Shrimp, Scallops, and Real Crabmeat topped with Three Cheeses over Linguine Pasta
Auntie Nancy's Manicotti$17.95
Rolled Pasta filled with our Ricotta Cheese Mixture and topped with Mozzarella Cheese on a Bed of Marinara Sauce
Pollo Compomare$17.95
A Boneless Chicken Filet sautéed with Broccoli, Mushrooms and Tomatoes in a Rich Cream Sauce with Wine, Garlic and Hot Sauce served over Linguine

Joey Scartuzzi's Kids Menu

Spaghetti and Meatball$14.95
Ravioli Marinara$14.95
Fettuccine Alfredo$14.95
Baked Penne and Cheese$14.95

What 2,298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' in Galena is cherished for its "excellent service" and "outstanding Italian food." Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "generous portions." It's a popular spot for celebrations, offering a "charming authentic ambiance." While some reviews mention inconsistency in food quality, overall, it's a "favorite" among many for its delightful dining experience.

2,298 Reviews

B
Bill
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 1st experience here in Galena and this meal was absolutely wonderful! Super server and very nice decor
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Michael
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent, friendly service, great selection. We visit every time we’re in Galena.
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Debbi
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, fresh food. Great service! Totally would go back!
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Kim
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Will be back again when visit Galena.
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Patrick
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Couple things of note, server was prompt and attentive, not overly, just right. Bartender didn't make the old fashioned correct, and then a noisey party of 8 or 9 joined a quiet special dinner with there obnoxious banter.... Great experience overall
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Shelbie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and atmosphere! Large portions and the garlic bread is out of this world!! Service is great and everyone is friendly! It had been several between your visits but everything was exactly how we remembered it! Highly recommend!
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Bill
Chicago
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service and excellent food! AAAA+++++
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Dave
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Absolute HORRIBLE experience at Vinnie Vanucchi's in Galena, IL. My wife and I celebrating our 44th anniversary with friends. My wife ordered Chicken Alfredo, waitress brought her plate without the chicken. My wife immediately said, there was no chicken. The waitress left her plate and said she didn't know why the kitchen didn't put in the chicken. She said she would take care of it. We patiently waited for 18 minutes watching the same waitress serve drinks and dinner to 3 other tables. When we asked a second time about the chicken, the waitress replied, "I'll check; it should be up shortly." By now, my wife's alfredo is cold, and so is my dinner. I went to the front desk and asked for the manager. The manager was very apologetic and said he would fix it. Within 6 minutes, the manager arrived at our table with a brand-new plate of chicken alfredo pasta. (24 minute has passed now) My wife said, thank you but please take this plate back and the new one back and remove them from the bill. I cannot eat this any longer, and I'm so very disappointed with the service here. The waitress returned to our table after all of this, with the bill, and it still had my wife's chicken alfredo on it. She tossed the bill on our table, reinforcing that she did not care about what happened. At this point, I told her she was the worst waitress I had ever encountered, and you had done absolutely nothing to fix the problem at this table. She stood there and wanted to argue, I asked her to just please leave. The manager came back, he removed my wife's chicken alfredo, I paid the bill and we left. Both my wife and I did not eat dinner on our anniversary night, at a restaurant that we were both very excited to go to. We will NEVER return to Vinnie Vanucchi's again. The worst dining experience and service we have ever encountered!
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Sheryl
Chicago
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Very nice ambiance. My only suggestion would be to please switch to cloth napkins, not paper. It may sound trivial, but cloth napkins would elevate the dining experience for those of us who are celebrating an occasion with a nice dinner out. Especially when two entrees and a bottle of wine with tip is 80.00 per person. Also, bring cash, because there is a surcharge for using a credit card.
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Elyse
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Wonderful service and excellent food. Server was informative and helpful.
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FAQs

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 777-8100.

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena is rated 4.4 stars by 2298 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

201 S Main, Galena, IL 61036

Additional information

Cross street
Washington
Neighborhood
Galena
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available along Main Street or Bench Street (Vinny's is located between the 2 streets) and the connecting downtown Galena streets. <br />
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vinnysgalena.com/
Phone number
(815) 777-8100
Private party facilities
Vinny Vanucchi's now has multiple private dinning rooms available. The unparalleled views of the city afforded by the fourth floor Bistro with its red-tiled pathways, black wrought-iron railings, inviting chairs, and white-striped awnings-provide breathtaking panoramas of Galena's historic downtown. For a virtual tour and photos of Vinny's Bar and Corner Bistro please go to www.vinnysgalena.com.

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

House Salad

Chicken Marsala

Soup Salad & Garlic Bread

Vinny's Things

Bruschetta$13.95

Fried Raviolis$12.95

Fried Calamari$13.95

Stuffed Seafood Mushrooms$13.95

Homemade Soup$5.95

Italian Meatballs$10.95

Spicy Italian Sausage$10.95

Garlic Bread$7.95

House Salad$9.94

Soup, Salad & Garlic Bread$13.95

French Fries$5.95

Vinny's Neighborhood Sangwiches

Vinny's Grilled Chicken$15.95

Vinny's Cheese Burger*$15.95

Italian Beef$15.95

Italian Meatball$15.95

Spicy Italian Sausage$15.95

Vinny's Pastas and Plates

Spaghetti or Penne$16.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$16.95

Spaghetti Olio$15.95

Pasta ala Vinny$22.95

Fettuccine Primavera$16.95

Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo$17.95

Fettuccine Seafood$22.95

Fettuccine Carbonara$17.95

Penne Chicken Romano$17.95

Joey Z's Shells$16.95

Uncle Paulie's Baked Penne$16.95

Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu$19.95

Rocky's Raviolis$16.95

Dee Dee's Tortellini Carbonara$17.95

Nana Lu's Meat Lasagna$17.95

Chicken Parmigiano$17.95

Chicken Marsala$17.95

Chicken Vinito$17.95

Veal Parmigiano$22.95

Veal Marsala$22.95

Baked Seafood Italiano$22.95

Auntie Nancy's Manicotti$17.95

Pollo Compomare$17.95

Joey Scartuzzi's Kids Menu

Spaghetti and Meatball$14.95

Ravioli Marinara$14.95

Fettuccine Alfredo$14.95

Baked Penne and Cheese$14.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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