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

Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

4.6
4.6
2331 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
We offer Lunch as Walk-in Only Sun-Fri 11am-3:45pm & Sat. 11am-3pm. 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

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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
  • 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

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 2,331 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' in Galena offers a charming Italian dining experience with "fantastic flavorful food" and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the attentive service and generous portions, with standout dishes like the Pasta ala Vinny. While some find the prices steep, most enjoy the "great atmosphere" and consistent quality.
2,331 Reviews
  1. Vanessa

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious authentic Italian food. Excellent service and romantic atmosphere.

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  2. Awilda

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although I have been here many times, the food always is delicious. Megan gave us great service. Thanks for giving us ladies great service. I'm sure they are all thankful for an amazing start to our ladies weekend!

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  3. Jim

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, a positive experience. Have dined here 3-4 times in the past and one of our favorites in Galena. Have to say the food was a tad disappointing this time. I had the veal parm, and there were several 'tough' pieces of meat, never experienced that before. Everything else was excellent as usual.

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  4. Linda VIP

    Chicago28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, service was great the food was amazing!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, dessert and waitress were amazing. Would 100% go again and highly recommend

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  6. Megan

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 2331 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 15 times today
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
  • 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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