Trattoria 'A Vucchella

4.8

497 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

272 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, Trattoria 'A Vucchella is an Italian restaurant that serves delicious and unique dishes based on classic, rustic Italian cooking. Its lunch and dinner menus are full of traditional Italian dishes broken up into antipasti, primi and secondi courses that will give you a tour of a variety of Italian tastes. Whether you’re in the mood to try some traditional honey beef tripe or littleneck clams sautéed in white wine and garlic or homemade potato gnocchi stuffed with crab, Trattoria 'A Vucchella will satisfy your desire. Trattoria 'A Vucchella prides itself on pleasing diners with its authentic Italian cuisine in a comfortable and relaxed dining atmosphere. So, no matter if you’re just looking for some antipasti and a glass of wine or are celebrating a big family style dinner, it’s just the place to do it.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 383-2837
Website
http://www.avucchella.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
272 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Neighborhood
Bridgeport
Parking details
Parking Lot and Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 497 people are saying

Trattoria 'A Vucchella reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fairfield
Best Value
Fairfield
Romantic
Fairfield
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Trattoria 'A Vucchella enchants diners with its "awesome food" and "fantastic service," offering a charming Italian experience. Guests rave about the "authentic dishes" and "delicious homemade pasta," while the attentive staff and cozy ambiance make it a "hidden gem." The owner, Pasquale, adds a personal touch, ensuring every visit is memorable.

497 Reviews

T
Ted
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic authentic Italian food. Friendly, attentive service.
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OpenTable Diner
Connecticut1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall outstanding experience, from the wait staff to the wonderfully prepared authentic Italian cuisine, everything was wonderful. The pasta's were fresh and bursting with flavor. The chicken marsala was expertly prepared in a wine sauce with fresh mushrooms. The tiramisu had clear notes of espresso, totally amazing!
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Joe
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a terrific place. The food is awesome, the staff is so friendly, and the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food.
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Patty
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a phenomenal meal. Cozy atmosphere. Personal attention.
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Janet
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, service great, food amazing. I asked not to be seated on the patio, but was. It was a bit too cool, but was definitely quieter! It was our 4th time there…so we love it!
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audrey
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been enjoying A Vuccella for years. Always a delight.
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Kevin VIP
Connecticut106 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and the food choices are perfect
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Caitlin VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic service, even on a busy Saturday night. We love coming here.
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cathy VIP
Connecticut50 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. The food was delicious, our server was fabulous and prices were fair. My only complaint is the noise level is quite high. We had a wonderful dinner.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
E. Tennessee3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining , service ,and excellent food. My only complaint was that the pasta portion was too small.
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FAQs

Trattoria 'A Vucchella offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Trattoria 'A Vucchella also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 383-2837.

Trattoria 'A Vucchella is rated 4.8 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

272 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bridgeport
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking Lot and Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.avucchella.com/
Phone number
(203) 383-2837

Trattoria 'A Vucchella

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Lunch

Antipasto

Antipasto della Casa

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Trippa

Insalata

Insalata Mista (Più Pollo, Bistecca, o Gamberi)

Insalata di Tonno

Insalata Caprese

Panini

Caprese

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Proscuiutto e Mozzarella

Primi Piatti

Lasagna

Pasta e Zucchine

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Pasta alla Carbonara

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Secondi Piatti

Gamberi alla Griglia

Bistecca Patate e Verdure

Calamari

Scaloppina alla Sorrentina

Contorni

Asparagi al Forno

Melanzane e Zucchine Grigliate

Dolci

Tiramisù

Panna Cotta

Dinner

Antipasto

Antipasto della Casa

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Trippa

Insalata

Insalata Mista (Più Pollo, Bistecca, o Gamberi)

Insalata di Tonno

Insalata Caprese

Primi Piatti

Lasagna

Pasta e Zucchine

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Pasta alla Carbonara

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Secondi Piatti

Gamberi alla Griglia

Bistecca Patate e Verdure

Calamari

Pollo alla Cacciatora

Sogliola

Contorni

Asparagi al Forno

Melanzane e Zucchine Grigliate

Dolci

Tiramisù

Panna Cotta

Wine

Prosecco

Prosecco Brut Valdobbiadene DOC, Enrico

Bianchi

Campania

Falanghina del Sannio DOC 2013, Feudi di San Gregorio

Greco di Tufo IGT 2012, Mastroberardino

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, Mastroberardino

Piemonte

Arneis Langhe DOC 2013, Cascina Bongiovanni

Sicilia

Regaleali DOC 2013, Tasca Conti D'Almerita

Trentino Alto Adige

Pinot Grigio IGT 2013, Anterra

Chardonnay IGT 2013, Mezzacorona

Gewurztraminer DOC 2012, Tramin

Puglia

Chardonnay IGT 2013, Tormaresca