Cucina Bella has become a staple favorite of ours whenever we are in town, (Galena)…read more To be sure you and your group can be accommodated, I would always recommend reservations. My husband found his new favorite gin when the bartender recommended Engine Gin. We have had many delicious dishes here, among them, tortellini, mussels and linguine, make your own pasta. We've never been disappointed. Finally, do not leave without getting the carrot cake, it is out of this world amazing!

This is a great place to dine while enjoying Galena's shopping district. I highly recommend…read morecalling or stopping by in person for reservations because it's in demand. We stopped in to make a reservation a few hours before we hoped to eat and lucked out with a table. All of the staff are delightful and friendly. Our waiter, Jason, handled our mumbling high schooler nicely by kindly asking for the selection to be pointed out on the menu so he could make sure to put the correct order in. Warm focaccia and a delicious dipping elixir of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, was served soon after we were seated. The adults enjoyed cocktails (Aperol spritz and Old Fashioned) and the kids had pop. Next was the house salad with a house-made Italian vinaigrette - just one bowl served all four of us. We each loved our meals, which included the Chicken di Parma, Lasagna, Penne with marinara, and Linguini with bolognese sauce. Bring your eating pants because the portions are generous; we were too full to try dessert. There's street parking and lots nearby-if one of your party is handicapped, you may want to drop them off because there are not nearby handicapped spots and street/lot parking may be a bit of a walk.

We chose to have dinner at Vinny's for our girls trip. Eric was our server and he was so great! He…read moremade sure to take great care of us and even got my friend ice cream to celebrate. The restaurant has many floors and an outdoor patio section. Good for small groups or large groups. The food was absolutely delicious and the portion sizes were large, but it can lean on the more expensive side. I will definitely be get

We had a marvelous experience at Vinny's! We held our wedding dinner at Vinny's and it was an…read moreoverall seamless experience for our 15-person group. Ezequiel was helpful, easy to work with, and organized. We were able to drop off menus and place cards the day prior which were set up with the table so that all of our group could come in together and see them! This small accommodating detail made the day even more seamless and intentional for our guests. We hadn't been to Vinny's prior to the wedding weekend, so we were a bit anxious about the unknown food and service. In the end, both were great! We had the fried calamari, bruschetta, fried ravioli, and seafood stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. We had the lasagna, chicken parm, and pepper steak for our main course, and an assortment for treats for dessert. The portions were hearty, and everyone commented on how amazed they were at all the food that just came coming out! Our favorite was the chicken parm and tiramisu, but all of the food was good - my Italian mother in law approved! The next time we're in Galena, we will definitely be coming by for some chicken parm and tiramisu!

Been coming here every so often since I was a kid back in the 90s. Good selection of games for kids…read moretoo.

We ordered $80 worth of pizzas. I arrived 10 minutes ahead of the projected pick up time. The…read morepizzas were not produced until one half hour later. 2 different servers looked into the matter. They did not discount for lateness. I have always said that it costs just as much to make a good pizza as a bad one. The pizza here was a "C." The crust was pretty flavor less but done well crisp. The tomato sauce was sweet and not at all authentic Italian leaning. The Italian sausage was not noteworthy at all. In short you can find a decent frozen one to rival anything here.

Everything here is so good! Just tried their chicken meatballs and garlic bread and they were both…read moreamazing! Best subs in Monona!

Fresh deli sandwiches, excellent Italian sausage, delicious deli salads. Eat in or take it to go!…read more Cute local little shop & friendly people.

I found this wonderful little place while looking for a light lunch spot…read more Saw MEDITERRANEAN and that's all I needed to know! What a cute little place! If you take the back steps to the upstairs door, you have to be careful to follow the directions. I was sat immediately by the window and was quickly greeted by a very nice young lady. I was torn between the octopus appetizer or the stuffed ravioli. I decided on BOTH, and good thing I did! The octopus was tender and had the most wonderful flavor as well as the mashed potatoes that accompanied it. The ravioli was also wonderful! You get a generous amount of raviolis but the shrimp was not skimped on! The plate was covered with deliciously and perfectly cooked shrimp. Not too raw. Not overcooked. The sauce was just amazing. I'm going to tell you I don't impress much when it comes to dining out. We most always say we could have done better, but not this time! I was so happy with both dishes. I also had a glass of sangria, which can sometimes be too sweet or too dry for my taste. This was perfect as well! The fresh fruit was perfect. I forced myself to save some to tKe home to my husband and he and our friend were also amazed at how much they liked the two dishes. We are planning another 2 hour trip to go back so I can introduce them to Caliza! Oh! I forgot to mention my waitress. The young lady was so sweet and offered her opinion of the dishes I was looking to try and she steered me in the right direction for sure.

Unsuspecting, little cocina in the heart of downtown Galena. When you walk in the landing and climb…read moreup the steep flight of stairs you're met with the waft of Mediterranean smells that awaken all your senses. Quaint and lowly lit that brings a romantic, Sicilian vibe. The staff are attentive and helpful. Appetizer to start us off with the Tuna tartar-absolutely delicious. Our main courses were the grilled salmon and mushroom ravioli. First of all, we were graced with the Chef bring out our entrees. The grilled salmon was pan seared so when you took a bite the salmon was moist a cooked perfectly but then you got a little crunch. The mushroom ravioli was the unexpected hidden gem on the menu. WE NEED THE RECIPE!! It was so good...not too much of anything, flawlessly seasoned, the sauce was just the right consistency, and the ravioli...oh my goodness side note: I ordered French fries because I love fries, and although very good, they paled in comparison. Overall, this will be on our list every time we visit Galena! We can't wait to come back and try something different. We'll probably get the tuna tartar and the mushroom ravioli for appetizers. 10/5 stars!!

This was a great little shop and winery. The staff was amazing. I had trouble with my Apple Pay on…read moremy phone and they worked through with me and we're very patient. I got some white cheddar and bacon cheese as well as white cheddar with chives and horseradish. They let me taste the cheese before I bought it and cut it to desired weight. We were visiting from out of town didn't have time for a wine tasting, but I can't wait to go back and do that. Great little spot definitely check it out if you go on a day trip to Galena.

Been coming here for more than 30 years when in town. This shop was responsible for my awakening to…read moreartisanal cheese. Much of the region has caught up to this shop and it's appreciation of finer food, but Galena River wine and cheese still provides a great spot yo grab picnic supplies, a unique bottle of wine, or just some really good cheese for home.

The atmosphere is definitely old town Italian. They had old family pictures, actual grape vines,…read morebottles of wine and large cans of sauce and peppers. The red checkered table clothes were a nice addition and the music was perfect. Food: I heard Vinny's magic is the recipes handed down over 5 generations. I must say it was absolutely awesome. This by far is the best tasting Italian I had in years. The sauce was wonderful and drive the over all great flavor. Even their Italian salad dressing was awesome. We finished with spumoni ice cream - it was the best I ever had. Service: ok, average. The waitresses and hostess could do better in a place that has great atmosphere and awesome food. That is the only reason I did not score them a 5. I am going back for sure.

We were so excited to try this restaurant. The decor and the reviews are what caught my eye. Well…read morethe decor was the best part and that is where it ends. The staff was friendly and attentive but the food had no taste and the pasta was overcooked. Being from NY/NJ I'm pretty picky and this place was not good.

Cannova's is a cozy, comfortable, smallish Galena restaurant. If you're looking for friendly,…read moreprofessional service and great food, Cannova's is the place to go.

The pizzas were absolutely delicious like no other. The staff was on it, timely, friendly,…read moreattentive, all of the above. The freshness of the ingredients made me feel fully satisfied and not sluggish in the slightest after finishing my meal. The inside was refreshingly lit with lights that weren't a blast to the face. An overall clean and great experience for my husband and I on our very first vacation.

Ordered dinner takeout from L May on the advice of a Dubuque local. It was fantastic! The cheddar…read moremashed potatoes are very tasty and steak was cooked perfectly. The focaccia was perfectly seasoned with salt and herbs--they included whipped butter but I didn't need it because the flavor and texture were already quite satisfying. The green beans and house salad were also quite yummy. One of us had pizza and was very happy with that, as well. Went wild and got dessert, as well. The chocolate mousse and cheesecake were big hits. Even though we took the food back to our hotel the service was friendly and they went above and beyond to package things nicely and include everything we might need. The place is really neat inside so we can't wait to eat there when we have a chance. Will definitely return when we are in town!

Food was amazing, love how thin and crunchy the pizza crust was. Fast and friendly staff. Cozy…read morerestaurant, suitable for family time or work team bonding!

Parking was free and plenty in a lot however I would say they only had 1 handicap space…read more The service was superb we were there for a birthday and they could not have made it better for her. The server was fantastic our server Nikki could not have been better. The Salad bar was included with all the lunches and it was outstanding. The lettuce was fresh and crisp and everything else on the salad bar was really good. The meal came with complimentary bread service served warm with olive oil and butter. The pizza was really good, the pasta was fresh and very cheesy, the sandwich and fries were not as good they just seemed ordinary. The pecan pie was a let down the crust was hard and the pecans tasted burnt so I would say avoid it. The restaurant was nicely appointed but in the restroom was a not very well taken care of, the toilet paper holder was broken and just hanging there and it was out of soap which being there as they opened i would think it would be full.

Came here for my birthday, amazing service and delicious food. They really know how to celebrate…read moreyou and go out of their way to make sure you are being well taken care of. I appreciated it so much. The inside of the building is beautiful, and decorated very nicely. Thank you Bri for the excellent for service tonight. We will definitely return!