Vinny Vanucchi's

We like to go to Galena to meet my brother and his girlfriend half way between Chicago and Waterloo. We tend to go to Vinny Vanucchi's because they can make vegan meal, with a customized salad and spaghetti olio. Please specify if you have any allergies or specialty diets while going there. They can accommodate them.

Stopped in without a reservation, but we were able to get a table immediately. My guess is depending on the day and the local crowds, the reservation would have been the way to go. That being said, the food was one of the best meals I've had in a long time.

I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana and instead of the basic marinara, I asked them to make it spicy - it was perfect. My friend ordered the "Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu". While waiting for the meal (it did not take long at all) we were served fresh garlic bread and salads. All the food was absolutely amazing. Dessert was a Chocolate layer cake.

Special thanks to the wait staff for being so friendly and knowledgeable, I will absolutely be back at the next opportunity.

This restaurant has a very nice old fashioned decoration and a really nice atmosphere. I tried their most popular item, which is the linguini with crab meat, shrimp, and scallops. It also came with salad and garlic bread. The quality of the pasta and the seafood were quite good, but the pasta was too watery. Moreover, the taste was descent. In terms of the quality and the price (~$16), it was reasonable.

Great service! You get bottomless garlic bread and salad - they are both wonderful. The penne with chicken and marinara Sauce was delicious. The tomato basil cream sauce with the fettuccine was a bit bland, but not bad. Overall good service, the waiter was young and in a rush and also quite attentive - good listener. With some more experience he will be great!