This is a go to place for casual. fine dining. It's Italian, but truly creative Italian for lack of a better term. For example my sone and I both had SMOKED BRISKET GNOCCHI which is smoked brisket, with a amazing selection of sautéed wild mushrooms with caramelized onions tossed in gnocchi with a superb smoked gouda cream sauce... I'm going to bet that you encounter this in about 1. out of every 100,000 Italian Restaurants. We started the meal with Baked Brie wrapped in pastry covered in hot honey with fig preserves. Just simply good food. We went with some wine by the glass... watch out since their bottles can ru over $200... not that dinner with my wife and son is not a special occasion... we had some really good wines in the basement to come home to. :-) Great ambiance inside an old brick walled building. it was noisy. super service from an attentive wait staff. Definitely a great fine dining experience. read more

This was an amazing experience. Make your reservations now. The family got together to celebrate Mama Bs 80th birthday. This restaurant and their staff made us soooo happy. Everyone enjoyed their food which tasted like heaven. Dessert was amazing to it was strawberry brûlée which you must have. Our waiter "Joe" aka Joseph was more than knowledgeable and delightfully funny. This restaurant has the best aesthetic. Intimate but classy even down to the wallpaper in the bathroom. Vangeli's will remain in my head for a while. Who knows maybe my birthday will bring me back. read more

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Great atmosphere and a wonderful dining experience. The steak was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. The service was excellent as well--the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

We went for our anniversary and they did not disappoint!! The food was the best food I have ever put in my mouth!! Service was top tier and the atmosphere is amazing!! It is pricey but so worth it!! Check them out!! read more

What a treasure in the heart of up and coming Seneca. This is truly casual fine dining at its best. The food is off the chain, creative and flavorful. I dined at the bar and Alex crushed it! Perfect recommendations of everything from apps to main course to apertifs. 6 star service easy. read more

Vangeli's is our go to for special dinners. We tried "couples night" on Tuesdays. It was a delicious experience with a nicely priced menu. We also took advantage of the discount wine specials available to try a different champagne. The food was beautiful and delicious. Joe, our server, is lovely with great recommendations. The ambiance is friendly. Overall always a great experience! read more

Vangeli's Bistro - Nut encrusted salmon - yummy! - New American Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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I've been there several times and had a good experience, however, this time was not good at all. The menu is very small and expensive. Ribeye $85, (more than Ruth Chris, and much thinner cut) I got a vegetarian meal with scallops, and both the butternut squash and scallops were undercooked. My son got a pork chop and it was tough, and accompanied by some gross chutney. I feel bad writing such a bad review, but I feel like they are taking advantage of being the only restaurant in town that has decent food.(formally) Also, server was not personable. She did an OK job until she gave us the dessert menu and then came back 15 minutes later to take the order. read more

App, salad, entree, and dessert were so delicious! Best meal I've had in a long time! Thanks for the great service, Jade! Owner came by the table to check on us. Very friendly. Even the food runner was smiling. What a jewel for Seneca! read more

Excellent restaurant. It is our go-to for special and not-so-special occasions. Not a lot of "high dining" restaurants in Seneca. This is certainly one. read more

What a gem! The food was amazing! So delicious. I was so impressed! I was here on business from California and I was surprised to find such a tasty restaurant in this small town. Service was great! Everything tasted delicious! read more

Made a last minute reservation for 5 people. Reservation was at 7:30pm but didn't get seated until 8pm (again no complaints as I made this reservation at 3pm same day - just a note) But from the time we sat and until we left everything was wonderful. Laurie was our waiter and she couldn't have been any more accommodating. She was professional and still maintained a great personality. We never needed anything as she met our needs even before we needed them! lol Great job Laurie The food was perfect. We had 3 appetizers ranging from Brie to Calamari to Scallops. All wonderful Our dinner entrees ranged from the chicken to two filets (cooked perfectly) to the Salmon. Again perfect. It has been a couple years since we have visited this restaurant but we will be back often Thank you to everyone from Laurie to her assistant to the talent in the kitchen. Great job everyone read more

What a truly lovely little gem in a small town. Great vibes, awesome staff, really good food

Outstanding food, service, and ambiance. It is my favorite upscale restaurant in Seneca and I love going there. I highly recommend it (be sure to make reservations). Try the lamb!! read more

They give you a free desert for your birthday! The PB banana brûlée dessert is phenomenal!!

Even though Vangelis is quite expensive they do a great job of fine dining. The service and food are top notch. Great place to go for special occasion. read more

Food was ok, food presentation was very good, service was very good, parking was not an issue, noisy in part to the live band, music was good but not very soothing because was it just too too loud, We plan to give the restaurant another visit. read more

Exquisite! Service was excellent! Delicious food great ambiance Thank u Patrick great server read more

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Another great restuarant on our trip to Lake Keowee. Joe was our waiter and gave us great service. The food is immaculate and so tasty. Great steak and pasta dishes.... We had the chicken & andouille sausage pasta and this was a tasty dinner. The salads are huge too and so many choices of great salads. We had the Bacon & Bleu Salad and the Heirloom Tomato salads. Their wine selections are EXCELLENT with an extensive list that includes French, Italian, Argentinian, Calif and others. We enjoyed a French Can Franc. Dessert... omg. They had Banana Creme Brûlée, Strawberry Creme Brûlée, Peaches & Creme Brûlée, and a a layered chocolate and cheesecake cake. The Banana Cream Brûlée was to die for! read more

Vangeli's Bistro - New American Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Wonderful all around! All our dishes were extraordinary! service was amazing- Joseph was on top of everything and such a pleasure. Delightful all around! read more

Amazing staff, otherwise it would be 3 stars. Elk was dry and overdone. The sauce on the lobster ravioli is overpowering. The zucchini blossom appetizer was fantastic. Dessert was lovely. read more

This must be one of the best restaurants in Upstate SC. What a hidden gem! The red snapper and fig salad were outstanding. And the customer service and wine pairings were icing on the cake. Huge thanks to our server Hali...you were hilarious and very knowledgeable. Will be back for sure! read more

Vangeli's Bistro - Caribbean Red Snapper. Outstanding! - New American Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Service is very good. Although the food is consistently good, the high prices, especially for steak, make it a spot we only consider for very special occasions. read more

Great service and food. Yum! They can handle large groups with a big menu. Looking forward to returning often. Kudos! read more

The service was excellent every time we've been there. The food is always good and the ribeye steak is cooked to perfection med rare

Birthday dinner for the wife; a nice celebration for two. Nothing touches Vangeli's in the Golden Corner. Great, just the right amount, of service by Mark. Btw, while the wine list is very good, you can BYOB that special bottle for a minimal corkage fee. One of the most outstanding things about Vangeli's is the seasonally changing menu. For example, the grilled peaches, prosciutto, and burrata appetizer. The wild-caught grilled Scottish salmon was great. One thing that does not change on the menu is The Chop! Please never change it. Even the desert menu changes, with some continuous greats. Finally, get reservations, they were completely booked last night read more

Dinner was very good. Started with a cocktail that featured Empress Gin (makes it a beautiful purple color) and lavender. I had red snapper with risotto and a mango salsa, which was well prepared and delivered quickly. The star of the night was the banana brûlée - next time I come here, I may just have a salad or starter and this. Service was wonderful. I highly recommend! read more

We were lucky enough to walk in and get a table without a reservation, it was right at opening. So glad we did!!!The menu is a little pricey, but you won't regret it. We had the Lamb Lollipops and Seafood Pasta. No "to-go" box needed. Beautiful restaurant, attentive service and when we were leaving they had some wonderful live music starting. read more

Excellent food, wine and service! Best in Seneca! Outstanding wine selection and menu items. read more

One of the best restaurants in Seneca. Highly recommend. Wonderful food and service. The ambiance is lovely. Mary B. read more

Husband and I have not been here since the remodel and we have been missing out. Everything was perfect from the lamb to the dessert. Service was on point - thank you Evan!! We will be back!! read more

Some of the best food in the state. I am from Charleston and it is comparable if not better than a lot of the restaurants there. Located in a nice area of Seneca and everyone is extremely nice. read more

Le doy 5 stars, me gusto el lugar "muy acogedor y relajante", los meseros bien amables y atentos, definitivamente quede encantada, volveré a ir read more

Vangeli's Bistro - Mediterranean chicken - New American Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

I own two local restaurants, joes ny pizza. I decided to try vangelis as I've been wanting to for a while. Just short on time :( Anyway, I was absolutely impressed. Loved it! Bone in ribeye was amazing. Tile fish, superb! Service great! Thank you read more

What a gem in little Seneca SC! Cozy and inviting decor and the food is as good as we've had in big cities by celebrity chefs! This is our go to spot when we want to indulge! Shhh...don't tell anyone! Lol read more

Came here on a whim, and I was not disappointed! I ordered a Delicious pasta dish with eggplant, tomato, spinach, and feta cheese! It was drizzled with fresh made olive oil and fresh pasta! Incredibly filling and delicious. Also ordered the S'mores sundae. I LOVE S'mores! It's by far my favorite summer time dessert when I saw this on the menu I knew I needed it for nostalgia sake! The marshmallow was perfectly toasted and the chocolate wasn't painfully sweet. My date ordered the strawberry brulee. Initially, we thought this was a creme brulee with strawberries on top OR a strawberry flavored creme brulee. Turns out it was just strawberries that were bruleed. This was still extremely delicious and not too sweet, which is great! read more

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This restaurant is easily a step up from any other restaurant in the Seneca area. Limited menu but updated regularly with new options. The food is outstanding (compliments to the chef), prepared and served with attention to detail and taste. So good that you'll want to go back to experience the other delicious offerings. Ambiance is right on par with an upscale feel enhanced at times with live music fitting for the surroundings. I recommend anything here, especially the steaks, pasta dishes and excellent salads. It's not cheap, but if you like quality for your money....it's definitely a keeper. read more

Went there on a date night with my wife to experience the new menu sent to me and on the website. When we arrived only one dinner was on the menu from the website. Needless to say very disappointing. When asked the manager she knew nothing about the menu on the website. There was nothing on the daily menu that was at all interesting for us. The manager said the next time we come in she would give us a gift certificate. Needless to say we left and will not be back. Went to Pixies and Bills and had a great meal at a much reduced price. Would give it a zero if I could. Very poor service and customer service. read more

Excellent food and service. We are very fortunate to have such a superb restaurant in our small town.

This is a MUST stop. The platings have the most gorgeous display. From the salad to the filet and lobster and lemon cake dessert it was all fabulous. Out top place to eat! Then we find out they also own Dimas bros cage as well!! read more

Vangeli's Bistro - This is the hour salad with honey mustard dressing - New American Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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In town for a bike ride-Issaqueenas Last Ride. Stopped in on Saturday night, fairly crowded but quickly seated. Service was speedy and attentive. Food was was very good. We had the surf and turf and Mediterranean tofu. Both were fantastic. I also tried the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel stout-which was very good as well. Highly recommend stopping in!!! read more

Vangeli's Bistro - Surf and turf with cream cheese mashed potatoes and asparagus - New American Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

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