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

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

4.6
4.6
2321 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups



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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,321 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' in Galena promises a memorable dining experience with its "fantastic" Italian comfort food, "plentiful" portions, and a "charming authentic" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and unique decor of the restaurant's historic setting. House specialties like garlic bread and salad are highly praised.

2,321 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grace was an excellent waitress…what a great personality and was so thorough. We had the today’s special pasta with a slightly spicy Italian sausage…wow was that GREAT! I had lasagna and that also hit the mark. Great meal and we were cared for oh so well. Great experience!

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  2. Ashley

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice Valentines dinner with my husband!  we will be back!

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  3. Tim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great people and fun atmosphere. Food was great! …and minimum characters is a weird requirement for a review request.

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  4. Joni

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is very good. We made reservations and were seated in the newer section. All was good until they seated a large party with many children. Got very loud. Couldn’t hear anything over the kids that were also throwing around a football. There should be a family section. We have always loved the food and music there. So enjoyable, not so much this time.

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  5. James

    VIP

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jess was wonderful. Food was delicious. I loved the chicken cacciatore special and Jess’ wine recommendation to accompany it.

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  6. John

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food came in huge portions and was only mediocre.

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  7. Tammy

    Des Moines

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Grace was an excellent waitress ! Fast Service and the food is always delicious. Tiramisu was delicious!

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  8. Brian

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Family-style Italian with large portions and decent quality food. Service was efficient and the kitchen turned out food quickly. The prices have gone up to a level where it is no longer a good value (nearly $100 for 2 with just an entree and one drink each). Ambience is quirky and heavily depends on which level of the restaurant you are seated. We had a good view of the dish washing line.

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  9. Cassi

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience!! Great food! Great service!

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  10. Erica

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this place when we visit. The eggplant special was good not great. Tomato soup was awesome and the meatballs were delicious. Service was on point.

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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 4.6 stars by 2321 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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
  • 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.
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