Venditoris is the kind of place that's getting harder to find--a real local Italian joint that still has that old school restaurant feel chains and modern spots just can't replicate. I've been dining here for years, worked my way through a good chunk of the menu, and they knock it all out of the park. The food is the real deal: old school Italian and American Italian classics like veal parmigiana and chicken Marsala--dishes you're not finding at Olive Garden or any chain. Portions are generous for the price and the flavor is fantastic across the board. Do not skip the salad, it's outstanding. The rolls are good and come coated in garlic, though I'll admit I wish they had a little more body and bite--I think that would pair even better with all that garlic. Minor gripe on an otherwise great meal. It gets packed on weekends, but hitting it during the week is still a great experience. Family friendly and kid friendly, with a staff that's awesome and unbothered by anything. The vibe alone keeps me coming back, and the food more than seals the deal. Highly recommend. read more

Venditori's is a cozy, intimate Italian spot with a welcoming atmosphere and an excellent team--from the host to the staff, everyone made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Their menu offers a solid variety of pasta dishes, from the classics to creative twists. Every meal comes with unlimited garlic dinner rolls and a house salad, which is always a nice touch. For the main course, I went with the Pasta Lover's Special--a mix of different pasta noodles topped with red meat sauce and mushrooms, paired with a meatball and sausage link. The sauce really carried the dish, but next time, I would try something else on the menu. What truly stood out? The service. Our waiter was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Overall, a warm and welcoming spot with great food and even better service! Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Well decorated restaurant with several dining rooms. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The best part of the meal was the garlic rolls. We really ate too many of them, but couldn't stop. The food was good overall. Good flavors, but not enough flavor distinction between the different options to be considered great Italian. read more

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Food was too perfection. And the ambiance screams date night especially with the candlelight at the table. Service was amazing waitress made sure we was taken care of. Service was great. Food came in a timely manner. Everything was cooked perfectly.. read more

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We've eaten at Venditori's in the past and enjoyed our meals--the food was flavorful and fresh, and the atmosphere was pleasant. My wife and I decided to dine there again last night, hoping for the same experience. I asked for my salad dressing on the side, as some places tend to overdress their salads. Unfortunately, that request didn't make it to the kitchen, and my salad arrived swimming in dressing. I could only eat the portion off the top and probably should have sent it back. The wait for our entrées was over 45 minutes, even though the restaurant wasn't crowded. This would not have bothered me if the food had been worth the wait. However, when my Spaghetti Classica with sautéed mushrooms and meatballs arrived, it was extremely bland. I had to add a generous amount of salt and Parmesan just to get any flavor. It was honestly the most flavorless spaghetti I've ever had. My wife, who ordered the gluten-free spaghetti, had the same experience. To make matters worse, her noodles were not drained properly, leaving a noticeable amount of water pooled at the bottom of the dish. I've had better spaghetti in a school cafeteria. On a positive note, our waitress and other staff were pleasant throughout the meal. read more

Great Italian restaurant. Made me feel like I was in Italy. The salad and bread are sooo good and sets the tone for the delicious meal. Great spot for a date or evening getaway for a glass of wine. Will definitely return again. read more

My go-to has always been the meat filled ravioli but this time I tried the shrimp scampi and it was just as good. After the salad, rolls, and main course, I'm always too full to get dessert. Classy restaurant, nice people, and wonderful food. read more

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I love this place! I wish I had known about it before now. As soon as I entered, the warm Italian decor and layout of smaller and separate dining rooms made me feel comfortable and welcome. Venditori's reminded me of a restaurant in Atlanta called Scalini's. When I lived there, Scalini's was my favorite restaurant. Well, it turn's out, Venditori's is a spinoff of Scalini's. I learned Scalini's has since closed, but other spinoffs under the Provino name are open in Atlanta. The garlic rolls and endless salad are phenomenal. The rolls are fresh and soft and topped with chopped garlic and butter. The salad is amazing and I especially loved the beets and Italian dressing. It is easy to get full on just the rolls and salad. The menu is very big and the offer something for everyone. On this visit I had Shrimp Fra Diavolo. it was excellent. Service was outstanding. read more

This is our must-go restaurant of choice when we come to Auburn. Having lived for 4 months in Italy, I think the food here tastes extremely authentic. For appetizer; they serve house salad and garlic butter covered rolls. The snapper is delicious, and is actually a good portion size. The lasagna was flavorful and uses real cheese. It has a lovely, cozy, family-style atmosphere. read more

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Beautiful spot with plenty of tables for your short wait time. Service was quick. I've had better Italian but overall I'd busy again

On our non-negotiable list when we come to Auburn! An absolute must try! I always get the seafood cannelloni and it is stuffed and then covered in all types of cheeses! Divine. The garlic rolls have actual garlic sliced on them. Salad is amazing and chickpeas are a nice surprise. Service is always welcoming and nice. read more

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Great food! Definitely get the garlic rolls. I highly recommend this place. I've been many times and it's consistently good. Take out is easy too. read more

We love Veditori's - it's not only a great expereince, with a cozy atmosphere for couples and families alike - the food is amazing. My nona and her mom would be pleased with the dishes they put on the table! Although some might think the dishes are pricey for Italian food, it's well worth the cost. That's usually pretty evident with the typical wait times, but again, all worth it! read more

Make a reservation! Food was delicious and service was great even for a very busy graduation and Mother's Day Saturday night.

This place is amazing! The food and the service you can't ask for better. The ambiance is very old fashioned Italian candlelit dinner read more

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Excellent! After travelling, we wanted a Good Italian meal - this was it! Very short wait to be seated, service was excellent - young server was very attentive, but not hovering. Salad was unexpectedly wonderful; rolls were delicious; and the entrees were outstanding. We wished we lived in the area so we could try ALL the entrees. But... we hit the road tomorrow, and hope our travels bring us back through this area so we can dine here again! read more

First it's about the Food! THE most amazing garlic butter rolls I've ever eaten! And the salad was a Italian delight! The snapper was soft and fragrant and needed no garnishment and the vegetable doash, again butter and garlic was DEVINE But the most impressive part of this dining experience was Amanda! She is the picture of great service, which is so refreshing in this world of less than service. Needless to say, if I ever come back to Auburn, I will be here read more

Venditori's - Amanda my excellent server - Italian Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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Amazing salad, could get a 2nd or 3rd helping of it. Entrees we ordered their chicken francese and Cioppino. My chicken was delicious. Lemon butter sauce on point. The Cioppino flavor was good but didn't have that much seafood in it. Husband left hungry (even though the dish was big) it was majority pasta and sauce and not seafood items like what he expected. read more

For our first time here, I think we had a one off. The service was great and very fast, but the food was not good. The pasta was swimming in mystery liquid at the bottom and the lemon used in the pasta and as garnishes had gone bad. It ruined the whole dish and I couldn't even stomach the pasta. My husband tried the liquid at the bottom and said it was so acidic, it burned his mouth. My husband had a baked seafood pasta and said it was very good. Still not sure if we would come back. Pretty disappointed. read more

Venditori's - Shrimp w/ angel hair pasta - Italian Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

After hours of driving, Venditori's was a welcoming oasis. Staff were on their game, food was plentiful and most importantly, dishes were prepared to enjoy! Alden, our server, made it a memorable experience! read more

Venditori's is a classic. Always good Italian food. Only issue I ever have is long waits out the door most times. Service at table is usually good. I usually get the veal Parmesan or the meatballs. Both solid choices. Wife usually gets the cheese cannelloni. Garlic bread is amazing. If you're looking for good Italian red sauce, this is your place. read more

Stuffed mushrooms were delicious! My husband and I split the seafood cannoli and it was great. We went on a Monday night and the wine bottles were half price. The service was excellent. We sat by the fireplace and it was nice for the first week in March. We are from Louisiana and it's our second time here, and when we pass through again we will be back. read more

Excellent food excellent Service every time this place is our families favorite Italian restaurant must go

The food was so good and the place is nice and clean. There is enough space for groups. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. All the food was fresh and hot when it came to the table. Every meal comes with complementary salad and garlic bread. Also, they accept reservations. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Yummy! They gave me a lot of food! Portion sizes are generous. Bread was good! They are nice!

Enjoyed dinner with a large group on a busy Friday evening. Though short staffed we had excellent service and the manager stopped by to ask if we were enjoying our meal and thank us for the business. Nice touch. My favorites were the meatballs with ricotta cheese, the house salad(so good) , manicotti and the delicious pana cotta. Would definitely come back here again. Located next to the Hilton Garden Inn. read more

Honestly some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Low key atmosphere and comfy booths for privacy. But it's all about the food. Next time we are in the Auburn area, we will definitely make sure to visit again. read more

I'm reviewing the General Manager Flint. We had a big party and required another chair to accommodate all the guests. We requested another chair to be put at the end of the table; however, Flint informed us that he could not fulfill our request. According to him, it was not possible to have a chair at the end of the table. After suggesting that we could move the high chair and replace it with a regular chair, Flint informed us that they didn't have any extra chairs. As a result, one child had to sit on an adult's lap. I went to wash my hands and saw some extra tables and chairs stacked near the bathroom. Flint was rude and dishonest, which was disappointing, despite the excellent food and service. We borrowed a chair from a nearby table that wasn't occupied by any guests. Even though I wanted to rate them five stars, Flint's behavior was not up to par. read more

This restaurant was suggested while visiting friends in Auburn. The food: We started with the sampler app, which had mozzarella sticks, zucchini, and artichoke (all fried) served with a heavenly marinara sauce. This was really good! They also served yeast rolls in a puddle of a liquid gold garlic butter sauce.. Yaass! Salad came to the table, also; it was average (keep in mind there was better competition for the salad). The salad comes w/4 large beet slices on top. I ordered a trio that came with veal, chicken and snapper in a lemon butter sauce. This was delicious! The sauce was true to it's name and the meats were moist and flavorful. I didn't realize it was breaded until I got it.. I wouldn't have ordered it, to be honest. I'm glad it worked out that way bc I would have missed out on an amazing dish. The side of spaghetti was good -- the sauce is the star of the show! The facility: There was definitely a bit of nostalgia for me. An ode to my grand/great-grandparent's house. The encyclopedia sets, paisley wallpaper, ancestor pictures.. interesting. The staff: Jessica was our server and she was every bit of the southern hospitality you hope to get in fine dining experiences. The bathroom: Clean! read more

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We have only had take out while in the area visiting family but we plan on dining in on our next visit. The food is always great and we really enjoy it! read more

This restaurant was right next to our hotel and we decided to try it since we were starving. I'm so glad we gave this place a try. We got there right after they opened so we got seated right away but we noticed it got busy so I would recommend making a reservation. The salad was very different as compared to other Italian restaurants but it was amazing! All the flavors went so well together it was definitely a highlight of the meal. The chicken Alfredo was good however the chicken itself was very bland and I didn't care for it much, the pasta and sauce were very good though. The chicken Marsala was very good and one of the best I've had. The staff was also very nice and friendly. The food also came out at timely manner. I'd definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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Only Italian place to go. It's great. Love that white sauce and that salad is delicious read more

Every time we come, we enjoy our meal. There's usually a crowd of eight or 10 and we're always seated in a cozy area. The Cabernet is delicious! The chicken Parm is my favorite, but I mix it up every time I go and never disappointed. Cheers! read more

This place has been a favorite of ours since my husband and I had our first date there in 2013!

I am here from New Jersey for the Auburn graduation and there was 15 of us for dinner at Venditori's. They had seated us quickly and the food was AMAZING I didn't even get to take a picture of the food! I had the shrimp and scallops, the salad was delicious, the sampler platter, garlic bread! Everything! And our waitress, Amanda, was exceptional! She was so efficient and kind and made our experience that much better! My family described her as "the best waitress they've ever had" read more

Venditori's - Italian Near Me - Auburn, Alabama

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I used to really enjoy this place although last time I went I got the same thing as normal the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and it severely messed my stomach up. This place in my opinion used to be the spot and has gone slightly downhill. read more

The food was delicious and our waitress was so sweet. We loved the atmosphere and we were seated right away at lunch time on a weekday.

We've eaten here many times and it's always fantastic! The food is delicious and they give very generous portions. It's priced affordably and the service is always fast and very friendly. The garlic knots are AMAZING and so is the salad. To bring it all together, the atmosphere is cozy and gives a sense of privacy. read more

Good food. Decor is old but the place was clean. Waitress was nice. Knowledgeable about the food.

We came in from out of town and we were happy to find Venditori's! When you pull into the parking lot, we knew we had found a cool Italian restaurant. The facade was classic and inviting. Inside, pictures of famous people with Italian heritage adorned the walls and really added character to the tastefully designed waiting area; the desserts that were on display in the waiting area guaranteed that we were going to try at least one dessert. We got there pretty early and had a small wait so keep that in mind if you plan on eating there during main dinner hours. Our waiter was great. They brought out a wonderful salad with garlic knots that were delicious. We had fried ravioli for an appetizer, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken parmigiana, shrimp and scallops over fettuccini with panna cotta, chocolate cake and tiramisu to end the night. The food was great and the portions were huge. We loved it but could eat only about a third of the meals served. Overall, Venditori's was our best meal while in Auburn. If you want a local Italian restaurant that is legit, Venditori's is it! read more