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Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

Name: Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena
Address: 201 S Main, Galena, IL, United States, 61036
Telephone: (815) 777-8100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1962 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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.
Private party contact
Corey Lugrain: (815) 777-8100

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 1,962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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C
Cathy
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server (John). Wonderful food. Good wine selection
BS
BobS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food1service4ambience2
Food is seriously terrible! The only good thing was the free salad they give you. My alfredo pasta was cold and the sauce tasted like crappy jar sauce and had absolutely no flavor. My boyfriend got the ravioli and the pasta was so hard and the marinara sauce also tasted like from a jar. Genuinely, a chain like Olive Garden is way better than this place…. Although the food is awful and overpriced, the staff are very friendly. Regardless, definitely regret going here..
AM
AmyM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great time, large restaurant. Would like more cocktail selection
JW
JillW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! I wish I could remember our waiter’s name. He was very knowledgeable and an excellent server!
T
Trent
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience4
Fantastic service at atmosphere, terrible food. I want to crave the food, but it's just not good. The honest truth is that Olive Garden services better food at half the price. The cocktails were terrible. I would go back to sip wine and enjoy the patio but elsewhere for food.
TC
TomC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service. Great food great service.
TT
TaraT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We try to go every year when visiting Galena and it is always beautiful there and the staff is great.
KD
KarlaD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
Was here for my mother's 84th birthday. I requested a table with a nice view. The table was on the second floor, no view. Secondly, not sure if our server was having a bad day, or if he had tables on multiple floors, but he took forever to get us our drinks, forever to bring us our salad and bread, forever to get our entree, (which was everything but nice and hot) and never returned to bring refills for our drinks. Actually, the host ended up bringing us our entrees (one of whichbwas wrong, but at least edible) and refills. I was very disappointed. Food, partially due to temperature, was not as good as other reviewers noted for their experience. Feel bad for my mom. She could feel our frustration and disappointment, even though we tried to minimalize it. Coming back in the fall, and will skip this restaurant .
KM
KarenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always eat at Vinny Vanucchis when we are in Galena.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All spectacular, service, meals all very delicious
JP
JimP
Chicago
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Our experience was terrible my family and I ordered our drinks open the silverware and it was extremely filthy so we showed the server and manager paid the bill and went to Fried Green Tomatoes a great restaurant down the street. I know we avoided what could have been a very sickening outcome that could have derailed our vacation plans in Galena. Dirty silverware think about how gross the kitchen is and all the parts of restaurant you don’t see. Yuk!!! I would not eat at this restaurant.
M
Mike
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and a great environment with exceptional service.
BH
BrentH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating here. Made reservations and got right in. Ambiance, waitress and food were excellent and would highly recommend to others!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dining experience ! Excellent food and great service ! The restaurant has created authentic Italian ambience with different rooms de orated with different themes ! Our group loved the experience !
GN
GalenaNeighbor
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious as always and our waiter was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! We ordered the Lobster Ravioli and steak special. Food was perfect! Service was even better. Multiple people clearing the table and our waitress was funny and quick. Definitely recommend!!
T
Traci
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary. Service was great!!
PH
PatH
Cheshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our 52nd Wedding Anniversary. A lovely greeting on arrival and a special table by a window overlooking town. Very pleasant, helpful server. Yummy food. Will be back when next in Galena.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Des Moines
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
It was ok. Have had better and worse. Server definitely didn’t want to be at work that evening.
KD
KathleenD
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Overall this was an enjoyable experience. My spaghetti meal was good, Howe my husbands baked sausage was not.
HL
HLS1077
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place, great food. Our server was excellent. Would definitely return!
AS
AdvocateSupporter
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancée and I were looking to have a nice dinner on a Friday night and to book our rehearsal dinner for the fall and we could not have had a better experience! Our server Ray was so attentive and personal he made our night very special. We always have a great time at Vinny’s!
JM
JMD787878
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend, friendly staff and outstanding service! Absolutely delicious!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Perfect ambiance. Our server was fantastic!!!
BB
BabyBlue
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance. Note that to access the restaurant you have to go up many stairs! Once inside, there are more stairs.
JN
JillN
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and delicious meal. Convenient location in downtown Galena.
KC
KCIC
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Atmosphere is nice, salad and bread are great. Mains were fine. The policy against splitting bills is not very convenient and kids meals are pricey. Location is great and there is plenty of room .
GJ
GeoffreyJ
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Definitely felt like being in the “old neighborhood”.
C
Corey
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service & ambiance! Vinny’s is one of our favorite places & their renovations & expansion in the building is excellent! Highly recommend!
MC
MattC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great gluten free menu as well for those with celiac
D
Debbie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything I have ever ordered has been great. I have always had enough left over for lunch the next day.
J
Jessica
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went here for my birthday & they did not disappoint! Chicken Marsala was delicious! One of our favorite restaurants in Galena! We also like that they have a kids menu.
AP
AliviaP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
I brought my boyfriend to vinny vanuccis for the very first time! He loved it! We had such a fun time with the Italian feel in the restaurant.
GG
GalsGroup
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall3food1service4ambience5
The ambiance was great, but three out of four of our meals were not great. Marsala to oily and didn't have much flavor, the seafood fettuccine smelled very fishy and the penne pasta was just like catered mostaccioli. Lots of money spent, did not think it was worth the price.
L
Lilly
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely table in Tuscany room. Our waiter Ray was efficient and friendly. He was a great waiter and tended to our table. Food was delicious and hot in temperatures. Excellent. Plenty of salad and garlic bread to share. Atmosphere was cozy. Tables nicely spaced. We will return for another delicious meal soon.
Z
Zoomer
Chicago
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve been coming here for over 20 years and it still is as great as ever. Love the ambiance and the food. The garlic bread is second to none. We had chicken Parmesan and pollo compamare. Both outstanding! Love this place!
JB
JoanneB
St. Louis
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Casual Italian restaurant, on par with olive garden. Service was fast, waitress was attentive, we were one of a handful of tables on a Friday night. With all the options along main street would pick another option next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was fantastic, she gave us ideas when we couldn’t decide on our meals and she gave suggestions of other local places. She was fast and the food was delicious.
JR
JoeR
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was excellent Portions were generous The value was good for portion size John our server was attentive and on the spot
CR
CherylR
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly wait staff. Lemon blush good, calamari good, bruschetta good, polo composure delicious and more!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

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 1962 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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
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.
Private party contact
Corey Lugrain: (815) 777-8100

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

House Salad

Baked Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Vinny's Things

Bruschetta$13.95

Fried Raviolis$12.95

Fried Calamari$13.95

Stuffed Seafood Mushrooms$13.95

Homemade Soup

Italian Meatballs$10.95

Spicy Italian Sausage$10.95

Garlic Bread$7.95

House Salad$9.95

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

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