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Vinny's Cafe

4.2 (206 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Cafes, Pizza
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Bread and Butter
Kara P.

We just finished a delightful family meal here with a party of seven. We seated promptly on a Saturday evening. Our waitress, Koren, was kind and very attentive. We ordered several different items off the menu and everything was delicious. The lobster ravioli might have been the best I've ever tasted. The Tommy Kay vegetables were also prepared to perfection. The Italian wedding soup left a little to be desired in terms of flavor but I devoured it nonetheless. I can't say much for the ambience beyond the fact that it seemed clean, there was a lot of natural light coming into the restaurant and it was just a perfectly pleasant experience from start to finish.

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Tracy H.

Hostess was super friendly and Josh was a fantastic and energetic server. The pizza was excellent and a great deal on a Tuesday! Super clean and family friendly sit down restaurant with authentic Italian food.

grandma Sicilian
Brad R.

TLDR: An underrated Baltimore gem serving top-tier pizza and Italian comfort food, with a standout Sicilian Grandma pie. Vinny's Cafe in Dundalk might fly under the Baltimore pizza radar, but it has no business staying there. After hearing from some locals that this spot ranks up there with Baltimore legends like Matthews, Frank's, Squire's, and Pizza John's, I to check it out. I ordered takeout, going with their Sicilian Grandma pie and a vodka chicken parm sub. When I walked in to pick up my order, I noticed the inviting dining room and a fully stocked case of pizzas and desserts, all looking fresh and ready to go. The fact that they serve slices is a major plus and not something you find much anymore in Baltimore. The vodka chicken parm sub was fantastic. The chicken cutlets were nicely breaded, the hoagie roll tasted fresh from the oven, and I loved being able to get the vodka sauce on the side so I could dip instead of wearing half the sandwich. The sauce had great flavor and paired perfectly with the smoked mozzarella and provolone melted over the chicken. As good as the sub was, the Sicilian Grandma pie was the star. Their take on Sicilian is light, airy, and almost focaccia-like, which made for an incredible base. It's not the traditional Long Island Grandma style with the dense, olive-oil-rich crust, but it holds its own. For me, Grandma style pizza showcases the essentials better than anything else. With Vinny's, the dough, cheese, and sauce all shine in perfect balance. It's the litmus test pie, and Vinny's passes the test with ease. Overall, I'm beyond satisfied and pretty sure I've found my new go-to pizza spot in Baltimore. Next time, I plan on dining in for the full experience and grabbing one of their NYC style pies. Vinny's Cafe is the real deal, and more people need to know it.

Cream of  crab
Che C.

Stopped by Vinny's for a lunch date. One side is set up like a carry out pizza shop with some tables for dining. Then on the other side it's set up like upscale casual restaurant. We decided to go upscale casual. We were seated promptly and the server went over the menu with us. After careful review I went with the steak special that came with steak,potatoes and veggies. I also ordered some cream of crab soup. Everything was subpar, and nothing really stood out. Not sure I'd return but if I did I would order something else.

$22.95 | 16" Casa Mia - pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, ground beef, red onions, & black olives. Added bacon for add. $3.50
Jason W.

Aug. 2025 | Tuesday Takeout Win Snagged Vinny's Tuesday deal on a large cheese pizza--added half bacon & sausage on one side. The toppings side could've been better distributed, but the taste and authenticity more than made up for it. Still a go-to spot that delivers every time.

Pizza bread was yummy!
Michele F.

Vinny's is the best! I was in the Canton area of Baltimore for 5 weeks and I ate here once a week. The service is top notch and the staff are super friendly and attentive. For my last night in Baltimore there was no question where I would be eating! Koren, my awesome server, recommended the Fettuccine Gemma, which consisted of chicken, spinach, tomatoes and corn in a garlic cream sauce. She also recommended substituting the homemade spinach pasta, which was the best advice. The dinner portions are huge, but I managed to almost finish everything. If you're looking for good Italian, go to Vinny's.

Vinny's Cafe sign!
Sharon L.

Hubby and I passed Vinny's as we were heading to another restaurant in the area and it looked so quaint that I told him I'd really like to come back over and dine there. Fast forward to tonight, we gave it a try. Lisa greeted us at the door and took us to a very nice, quiet table. I appreciated this because I had a crazy day at work and I just wanted to have a few minutes peace with my husband. The restaurant itself is a hometown sort of place that makes you feel like you are in a dining room, but you feel comfortable as you are.....and that tonight was perfect. We told her that it was our first time there and she made some great suggestions for what to have. The menu is hard to even choose from because there is so much that looked and sounded amazing! She talked us into this meatball, ricotta, marinara appetizer. Her description of the meatballs was enough for both of us to be inquisitive. Meatballs are suppose to be light little pillows. They should never be over handled to the point that they turn into billiard balls. These did not disappoint! They smelled amazing and tasted even more amazing! Bread/pizza bread and butter was brought out...all very tasty! Hubby and I both had a drink tonight and for the price, we only got one, but one was all that we needed. It wasn't loaded with ice to the point there was no liquor and it provided that little buzz that I needed personally! :) My husband ordered lobster ravioli and a salad and I ordered veal parmesan. To be honest, I really had a hard time picking anything. When our meals came out, I think we were blown away at the size of them! My hubby was able to finish eating his full pillows of pasta.....me, not so much. Never did I expect the size of veal that I got and the accompanying pasta that was under it. It was absolutely tender within a crunchy topping and had just the right amount of marinara so that it didn't lose the crunch but kept all the flavor. We finished with a coppa pistachio dessert that I was able to eat four bites of. Totally delicious and well worth having. Everything was served at the appropriate temperature. We loved the vibe of the neighborhood coming in to dine. Just a fun little place that I know we will be back to. Lisa was the best server, but all employees we came in contact with were a credit to Vinny's Cafe. Thanks for a great evening.....we can't wait to come back! :)

Minister Brian B.

Stopped in this spot for lunch and italian food . Seated at the bar, didnt think place was that big and clean. Bartender wasnt pleasent. Ordered bake zita and cheese bread. Both werw good, zita needed red pepper flakes, but good. Service filled my cup 3x and checked on me 4x in an hour. It was a good experiene

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Christine W.

I ordered the Chicken Leonardo. The chicken cutlet was a little dry but good, and the greens didn't have much dressing. The lobster ravioli was savory and tasty! The pizza bread and the rolls were pretty good. The service was good, although they got one of our orders wrong. They instantly took it back to make it right. It's pretty fancy ambiance wise.

frankie sub

food was delicious! portions are great! The Frankie could have had more rose sauce as some parts felt a bit dry but overall flavor was there! Grandma slice was good, but thick pizza not my style as much. Service was excellent however super friendly and fast service no complaints there. Definitely coming back to try more. Decor is super cute as well

Beer

Incredible homemade food, great family run business by an ACTUAL Italian family with roots in Naples. Authentic rustic food. Generous portions. Incredible bar. I've been eating here for years and have never been dissatisfied. They treat you like family.

Outside on Holabird Avenue

I stopped in for a simple cup of coffee because I'm an over the road truck driver who was in the neighborhood waiting on my load. Although I had already eaten, the food, looked amazing. The pizza slices were huge, the chicken wings were smothered and sauce, and a decent size and there were cheesecakes and cannolis also available that look delicious as well. I look forward to coming back and having more than just a good cup of coffee. As I waited, the staff was quick to expedite other people who were walking in making orders and picking up orders Very clean, proper, and hospitable I cannot comment really on the ambience other than it being chill because I came into the pick up area and not the restaurant itself But there was plenty of room to sit down if I had to wait, and the music was upbeat, which put a smile on my face

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Best pizza south of Staten Island. Grandma Sicilian (which I had one) was out of this world!! Ready for take out 10 minutes early.

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I get delivery from Vinny's all the time at work. They are super fast and the food is always great.

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