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Vinny's Cafe

4.2 (199 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Cafes, Pizza
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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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.

$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! :)

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

Restaurant interior
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.

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

Espresso martini
Rama S.

Vinny's is a community favorite with its authentic Italian flavors and menu. It is family owned and operated and the food never disappoints. Whether stopping in to grab a bite, enjoying yourself in the new dining room, or catering events Vinny's does an amazing job for great affordable prices and service. I work across the street and always get Vinny's for work party's and it is always a hit! The newly opened dining room is absolutely stunning, it doesn't even feel like you are in Baltimore with the decor and vibes. I sat at the bar and the servers were quick and kind. Drinks were also bomb. They have great happy hour deals and even do specials for game days. Oysters were fresh and even better we got them on buck a shuck. Portion sizes are great for sharing. I highly recommend Vinny's, it's worth the visit 10/10!

Grace's oven-baked wings
Karley B.

This is not what I thought I was signing up for, when I suggested we take my mom to Vinny's for her birthday lunch. My mother and I have been to Vinny's several times. Heck, we had my grandfather's after funeral luncheon there. My mom and I were both pretty excited to have the chance to go back. She doesn't often come over this side of Back River, so it was definitely supposed to be a special meal. I did not know that the restaurant is closed; that only the small take-out room is available for dining. This would have been fine if it was any old lunch with my mom, but this was her birthday and she ended up eating in one of six booths, in a small room with the take out counter, bar, coolers, television... you know, the typical things at your go-to pizza/sub shop. I did not know that beverages have been reduced to the bottles in the cooler. You don't get a cup unless you need ice. I did not know that you now need to order that fantastic bread they used to start you off with, the one with the sauce on top? Or that the pasta entrees no longer come with a side salad. The food was FABULOUS, don't get me wrong. But I was expecting to see the crazy wall murals and Italian statues. I was expecting a table that I could access instead of trapping everyone in the booth by parking my wheelchair at the end. To add to my disappointment, I almost fell off the sidewalk when I was leaving because their SHRUBBERY blocks a quarter of the sidewalk, forcing me to skirt my tire along the edge of the curb just so I could get past. However, I would totally order take-out from Vinny's. Grace's baked wings (with rosemary, garlic and beer) are fall-off-the-bone phenomenal. And the onion rings were crunchy perfection. My boyfriend got a cheesesteak with mayo and raw onion. It seemed average. He ate the whole thing, so there's that. I had eggplant parmigiana, with angelhair pasta. It tasted exactly like the eggplant parmigiana I have eaten in 7 other Italian-based take-out places. I don't mind that. I love eggplant. But when things taste exactly the same as places that are scattered all over the state, that seems to suggest pre-made. My mother's meal though... Eggplant Rollatini (fresh egg-battered eggplant stuffed with ricotta, spinach and roasted red peppers served over Fettuccini pasta covered with a rose cream sauce) was envy inducing. I WANT THAT! I NEED THAT in my future. Drove past the restaurant last night and was so depressed to see that the parking lot, which used to overflow, is now more than half empty. I can't understand how such a booming, popular spot has been reduced to this. I don't think the decline will stop. I feel like I'm saying goodbye.

Chicken parm, needs gravy.

Ordered 2 dinners for takeout. Chicken parm and Caesar salad with blackened salmon. The salmon was spot on. Chicken parm not so much. Very little sauce on the angel hair pasta. No butter for the Italian bread. No pizza bread. Vinny 's -you can do a lot better than this. $45 for 2 dinners. Disappointed. Any suggestion for better places to eat near here. Stay at the best western often. Thanks.

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Owner and workers are very kind! The food is amazing I recommend it. I dont have any complaints it's an amazing restaurant / cafe !

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No. They claim the dining room is only open for "Private Parties". They refuse to say why they are closed. Why the big secret? Health Department problem? Owner has died? I have no idea, but they won't say. It seems they have been reduced to… Read more

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