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Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque, Dubuque, IA

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque

4.2
4.2
749 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
180 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
The new Vinny Vanucchi’s ‘Little Italy’ location in Dubuque, Iowa, embodies every thing loved about our original Vinny’s location in Galena, Illinois. Serving the same Italian favorites including Nana Lu’s Meat Lasagna, Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu, and Dee Dee's Tortellini Carbonara, meals are complete with piping hot Garlic Bread, and Salad tossed with Vinny’s Italian House Vinaigrette Dressing. From eclectic artifacts and family portraits to rich wood floors and checkered tablecloths, we’ll transport you and your family to the Old Country. The moment you step into Vinny’s Dubuque, you'll swear Nana Lu is hard at work in our kitchen. You'll smell the slow-cooking marinara sauce and feel like part of the familia. • Family Recipes Passed Down 5 Generations • Pasta Bowls and Baked & Stuffed Pastas • Chicken and Veal Specialties • Vinny’s Thin Crust Pizza • Extensive Wine List • Import & Domestic Brews

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Parties & Groups Vinny Vanucchi’s group dinners are reminiscent of our large Italian family get togethers--where everyone gathered around the table for a glass of vino, great conversation, and no one went away hungry. Just choose from one of 6 menu plan options, pick your entrees, and leave the rest to us. We'll cook up Italian favorites and serve your meal family-style on large platters meant for you and your guests to share and pass around the table. All entrees are served with baskets of Vinny's piping hot garlic bread; bowls of salad tossed in our sweet Vinny's Italian Vinaigrette House Dressing; and dishes of penne pasta with our homemade marinara sauce. Complete your Italian feast with appetizer and dessert selections available individually or as combination platters.
  • Neighborhood
    Dubuque
  • Cross street
    West 2nd
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking during the daytime.
  • Public transit
    Cab Service.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 749 people are saying

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

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' in Dubuque offers "phenomenal Italian food and ambience" with generous portions and a "wonderful, relaxed atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "great service," gluten-free options, and reasonable prices. While some mention service delays, the overall dining experience is described as delightful, especially for gatherings and special occasions.

749 Reviews
  1. Rachel VIP

    Chicago39 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    4 adults for dinner, 4 different entrees. One person GF/DF. Salad came and dressing for gf/df person was supposed to be balsamic vinegar (it was a paste, not a liquid) and olive oil. People who ate the garlic bread loved it. Entrees were big portions and well priced. Salads hit the table and within 3 min so did the entrees. We sent the entrees back to the kitchen with the food runner so we could enjoy our salads, and when the entrees came back they were cold. Wait staff did not acknowledge the bungle, nor offer to warm up the food. We felt quite rushed through our meal. Will not likely return.

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  2. Terry VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent with very good service. Their policy of one check per table is inconvenient at minimum. Three couples not knowing the policy and trying to put enough cash together to pay a nearly $200 bill. May have lost a customer when doing dinner as a group.

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  3. Steven

    Des Moines10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at the Dubuque location as we have previously dined at the one in Galena several times. As always, the food was just right and the price is reasonable. There was a family of 8 in the area with a small child which made the place feel inviting and it looks like people of all just come there. Located on a fun street with other restaurants and bars.

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  4. Bill

    Chicago16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Traditional Italian food in a homey, traditional Italian restaurant setting. Picked this place for dinner because we were in the mood for Italian, and the food and ambiance were great and what was anticipated. Service was a tad slow for how relatively uncrowded it was, but the server could not have been nicer and willing to try to meet our requests at every turn. We would definitely try it again next time we are passing this way.

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  5. Wendy

    Chicago48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here a few times while on vacation. Server did not do a great job on checking on us. Restaurant was not very busy.

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  6. Uncle Jimmy

    Des Moines37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal Italian food and ambience. Brea was amazing. Great service.

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  7. Brian

    Austin2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Seated and took 10 minutes before being greeted by anyone, ordered drinks which took another 10 minutes, ordered our food which came 45 min later, my wife’s food was cold and had to be sent back. A table of six next to us was seated 5 min after us who ate their entire meal and desserts and left before getting our food. Positive note the waitress did remove my wife’s meal from the bill. You folks need to hire some trained wait staff instead of employing high schoolers.

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  8. Matthew

    Chicago4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Way too much sauce. Couldn’t even taste the pasta. Salad and bruschetta was amazing though!

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  9. lynette

    Washington DC12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for a friend's birthday and it was the perfect place. Great service and food! Atmosphere was perfect, not too loud which was great!

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  10. Gail VIP

    Chicago26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dinner out with gluten free options. Table was a bit cramped space wise around us.

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FAQs

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (563) 588-9600.

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque is rated 4.2 stars by 749 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 6 times today
Google Map for Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Dubuque

180 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West 2nd
  • Neighborhood
    Dubuque
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking during the daytime.
  • Public transit
    Cab Service.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Parties & Groups Vinny Vanucchi’s group dinners are reminiscent of our large Italian family get togethers--where everyone gathered around the table for a glass of vino, great conversation, and no one went away hungry. Just choose from one of 6 menu plan options, pick your entrees, and leave the rest to us. We'll cook up Italian favorites and serve your meal family-style on large platters meant for you and your guests to share and pass around the table. All entrees are served with baskets of Vinny's piping hot garlic bread; bowls of salad tossed in our sweet Vinny's Italian Vinaigrette House Dressing; and dishes of penne pasta with our homemade marinara sauce. Complete your Italian feast with appetizer and dessert selections available individually or as combination platters.
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