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Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena, Galena, IL

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

4.5 (2342)
$30 and under
Italian
201 S Main, Galena, IL 61036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
We offer Lunch as Walk-in Only Sun-Fri 11am-3:45pm & Sat. 11am-3pm. 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 15 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.
For over 33 years, Vinny Vanucchi’s, a classic old-world Italian trattoria, has been the heart of Galena’s celebrations, hosting rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, and family reunions, from intimate meals to large group get togethers. Picture yourself in one of our 15 dining rooms, each brimming with Italian warmth or dine Al fresco in our outdoor cappuccino garden.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    You might dine in our Sicilian Garden Room, surrounded by rustic stone and twinkling lights, feeling like you’re in a countryside villa. Or, head to our Top Floor Bistro, where you’re sipping wine while gazing out over the charming main street of downtown Galena. For a warm, family-style meal, our Tuscany or Venetian Dining Rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    For over 33 years, Vinny Vanucchi’s, a classic old-world Italian trattoria, has been the heart of Galena’s celebrations, hosting rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, and family reunions, from intimate meals to large group get togethers. Picture yourself in one of our 15 private dining rooms, each brimming with Italian warmth.
  • 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

Offers

  • Lunch - Walk Ins Only

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Join us for Lunch Sunday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We currently only take walk-ins for Lunch.

    Lunch - Walk Ins Only Photo

What 2,342 people are saying

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' in Galena offers "delicious authentic Italian food" with a "romantic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "garlic bread" and the attentive service from staff like "Grayson" and "Grace." While some find the food inconsistent, the overall experience often impresses with "fantastic flavorful food" and "great service."
2,342 Reviews
  1. Bill VIP

    Chicago / Illinois29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a must when in Galena! Service was great and the food was fabulous! AAA+++++

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  2. Dannis

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was ok. Didn’t blow me away by any means but was good for the most part. The room we’re in was very noisy. That didn’t sit well until some of the crowd left. The server was the big disappointment for our dinner. Not very attentive to our needs and didn’t even offer us a dessert menu. Plus we were there celebrating a birthday! The staff at the hostess stand at the door greeted us and the gentleman brought up the fact about the birthday. You would think the waiter would mention it and at least offer us a dessert menu? Will we return? Possibly but not likely as we found much better places to dine in the area. I’m not one to complain often but this was a disappointing visit for all of us.

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  3. Miranda

    Iowa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The garlic bread is to die for! Everything that passed our lips was exceptional! Make this place a top priority to eat!

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  4. Craig

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. The only disappointment was that all of our food came way too quickly after having been asked if we had decided on our meal within a couple of minutes of being seated. We were early into our salads when our main meal came. We really didn’t have time to enjoy the experience. Also, we were celebrating our anniversary which the hostess acknowledged but our waiter apparently never knew or acknowledged. Food was very very good, especially the lasagna.

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  5. Claudia VIP

    Wisconsin8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The veal parm was inedible. They must've been experiencing a paucity of sauce because there was little to none. If the waiter had been the least bit accommodating, we would have brought the problems to his attention, but getting his attention would have required more energy than I was willing to expend. Overpriced and overrated.

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  6. Elaine

    Wisconsin5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It has been a while since we dined in Galena, great restaurant and great food, parking is the only down side of going to Galena, we dine early and there is always a problem with that, otherwise great evening.

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  7. Laurie

    Tahoe / Reno Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meals and Service Were Fantastic! Celebrated My 60th Bdy.

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  8. Maria

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is one of our favorites in Galena for authentic Italian food.

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  9. Laura

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visit Vinny’s at least one time each time we visit Galena. The food and service is excellent.

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  10. Georgia VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service and atmosphere. Good appetizers. However, Had chicken Marsala and could not eat it, I don’t even know if it was chicken. My husband’s tortellini was runny. Awful! We were here a few years ago and was good. Very disappointed especially for an anniversary dinner!

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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 4.5 stars by 2342 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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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
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    You might dine in our Sicilian Garden Room, surrounded by rustic stone and twinkling lights, feeling like you’re in a countryside villa. Or, head to our Top Floor Bistro, where you’re sipping wine while gazing out over the charming main street of downtown Galena. For a warm, family-style meal, our Tuscany or Venetian Dining Rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    For over 33 years, Vinny Vanucchi’s, a classic old-world Italian trattoria, has been the heart of Galena’s celebrations, hosting rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, and family reunions, from intimate meals to large group get togethers. Picture yourself in one of our 15 private dining rooms, each brimming with Italian warmth.
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