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

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

4.6
4.6
2328 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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

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 2,328 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers a "cozy atmosphere" with "delicious Italian food" and "friendly service." Patrons enjoy "generous portions" and a "great selection of drinks and desserts." While some dishes received mixed feedback, the restaurant remains a "favorite spot" for many due to its "authentic ambiance" and welcoming staff.

2,328 Reviews
  1. Megan

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most delicious food, attentive and caring service, and exquisite presentation. Amazing experience, as always!

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    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Made a reservation for 8:45pm on a Saturday for a birthday dinner only to find out the place closes at 9pm. However on Open Table they had reservations up to 9pm. When we arrived they were basically cleaning up. Service was prompt, salad and bread were good. To play it safe, being that they would be closing soon I ordered the Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo my boyfriend ordered Pasta Ala Vinny. My pasta lacked so much. The chicken literally reminded me of Tyson frozen chicken strips that were microwaved and mixed into the pasta sauce. The drinks were decent (Negroni and Collins) the Tiramisu had an exaggerated mount of cinnamon sprinkled on top that I almost chocked. The Pasta ala Vinny was perfect. They added a “supplement charge” to our total. This was our first time in Galena, so I was swayed to book this place from the reviews. Honestly wouldn’t recommend. Will not be back.

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    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted a special night for my husband's birthday and we got it. An amazing restaurant with beautiful ambiance and fantastic flavorful food. What a treat!!

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  4. AmyH

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant with great service! A must stop when in Galena!

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  5. Tom

    St. Louis14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian cuisine served in a quaint environment.

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  6. Deena

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Meal was not what I expected; ordered garlic and oil pasta dish and it tasted like vinegar. Very disappointed for my birthday meal

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  7. Greg

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a book on the ledge of a window in one of the dining areas. It’s the fable of the hot dog or something like that. I read it to my partner after one of the finest dinner’s I have ever enjoyed. I would encourage any visitor to do the same. We had an appetizer, shared an entree, had a margarita and an old fashioned, some salad which was as fresh as the day, garlic bread bathed in butter and we finished with a dessert. $100, I can’t complain. Great food, wonderful service.

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  8. Sarah

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Love eating there! Food is always great and so is atmosphere!!!

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  9. scott VIP

    Chicago39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice food and a great environment. Service was attentive and old school (a good thing). Some menu creative would be appreciated. I can’t eat too much noodles (and don’t really appreciate them), but not many other options (how about just a salad?).

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  10. Paul

    Chicago14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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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 2328 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 15 times today
Google Map for Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

201 S Main, Galena, IL 61036

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
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