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    Vinny's on Windward

    3.6 (294 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    VINNY'S ON WINDWARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Creme brule
    Mahia Z.

    My husband and I have been driving past Vinny's for years and for our Valentines dinner, he brought me here The ambiance is very romantic and it is a lot bigger than I expected. Perfect for Valentines dinner ! We got bread and Babaganoush to start. I would have preferred to have had butter instead of the babaganoush, since it was very heavy on the cumin and not my favorite. The entrees were yummy though! We didn't want to have pizza, and there were very limited vegetarian options on the menu. I got the veggie lasagna and my husband got an entree that was like a mushroom with pappardelle and a lemon butter sauce that he enjoyed. Our server was very kind and attentive! For desert we got this crispy crème brulle that did not look the best but definitely was delicious ! I would definitely come back here and try the pizza one day.

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    Kishore B.

    One restaurant in metro Atlanta region that I have been trying to visit since the Pandemic days for this place had some amazing reviews and especially to try their Pizzas. It was good but could have been a lot better. THE FOOD: I happened to visit this place at 5:30PM and to my surprise, they had an Evening Menu which is something in between their Lunch and Dinner which starts at 7 I guess. On top of that this Evening menu is very very extremely limited; it's not available on their website I guess. Literally couple of appetizers, 3-4 Entrees and 2 desserts. This was a shocker in every sense. And on top of that it had limited Vegetarian menu compared to their full range menu. We got the Margherita Flat bread and Calamari, and the flat bread just blew my mind. It was so delicious and cooked to perfection. Heard the Calamari was decent. It took some time to get our order though and by the time it was around 6:15 ish we thought we will get the Entrees and due to limited vegetarian options (literally 1 entree on the evening menu) I asked if I could get something like a Pasta or a different Pizza (instead of Margherita which I just had). Since it wasn't time for dinner, I went with White sauce pizza with Mushrooms. This was another amazing dish in my opinion. So delicious and different from the flat bread and was very well baked. While others had a different entree (I couldn't recollect the name), they seemed to be a bit happy with theirs. Then for the desserts we had Tiramisu and Chocolate cake, and Tiramisu was totally off in my opinion. The most bland dessert I have had and the coffee flavor & the cake didn't set well either. It just fell apart as I had my first bite. Disappointed though. SERVICE & AMBIENCE: Extremely well lit and very well designed restaurant from the exteriors to the interior. It was so pleasant and very different at the same time, more like having food in an Italian country side setting. It's a well spacious and laid out restaurant. The service was very good too. They were able to accommodate us at least with an Out of Evening menu item upon request. The staffs were friendly and knowledgeable as well. BOTTOMLINE: Looks to be a great place for some amazing delicious and fresh tasting food. The only or the big down side being the menu limitations and having extremely limited options for Vegetarians (No meat, no fish) option. Would probably visit for the exquisite Pizza. Desserts can be let alone. Would probably rate it a 3.5. MY PICKS FOR YOU: Mushroom (White) Pizza, Margherita flat bread pizza

    Chicken Scaloppine Di Pollo
    Mamta K.

    When you decide to have an impromptu lunch date with your hubby- Vinnys is the first place that comes to mind - Good food and perfect vibe . The open steak sandwich loaded with fresh veggies goodness and the chicken scalopini- both were great choices !

    Prosciutto pizza
    Lisa R.

    Breaking news! I think I found the BEST pizza in all of Atlanta! We stopped by Vinny's on Windward where I was in the mood for some pizza. I ordered the prosciutto pizza, which came with carmelized onions, spinach and white truffle oil. I'm including a picture. Chef's kiss on this, I promise! I started with a simple arugula salad, but the pizza took center stage. I paced myself, so I'd have an excuse to take home some leftovers. Reservations recommended on the weekend. This is a versatile spot; it's good for business meals, gift exchanges, large groups or an intimate date night. Enjoy!

    Cocktails
    Kate B.

    We had a reservation for restaurant week, we sat at the bar which we love! We have been dining at Vinny's since its inception 27 years ago, that is why we chose this restaurant it was always a go to spot for us. The service was very good and the ambience is amazing as always! Lots of action! We enjoyed the carpaccio and artichoke hearts both were delicious. Sadly, our entrées were just meh. In fact, the veal Parmesan and fettuccine Alfredo was plain awful on like a frozen TV dinner. Thank heavens for dessert, which was the tiramisu and the brown butter cake, amazing! Our server took good care of us but it's time for the chef to rethink the menu.

    Steak, scallops with mash potatoes and broccolini
    Shanta H.

    The food was not delicious but it was good. Anytime I'm dining out I long for delicious. The service was good the waitress was pleasant and knowledgeable of the meal of the day...as well as the different selections on the menu. The ambience was great. Kind of chilly so carry a jacket but overall I would give this place a 7 out of 10.

    two plates of pasta and meat
    Jessica D.

    Vinny's has continued to be our special date night spot in Alpharetta. The ambiance is unique- cozy, warm, rustic, inviting, and romantic. My favorites are the mushroom pizza, bolognese pasta, and the creme brulee- it is so thick and creamy, one of the best creme brulees I've had.

    Rack of lamb
    Shevon M.

    I won't return. Not sure how the stars are so high. We arrived with a large group and a few short for our table. The manager went back and forth about the reservation in our first 5 minutes of seating which was so unnecessary. Our team had to quickly redirect him with let's move on from this and just fix the problem. Any skilled person in the industry knows you don't go back and forth with a customer. The server suggested a red wine and the three of us that drank it wouldn't have ordered it. The second bottle-- it was better. My friend ordered a mule and decided after that to order a coke. In an atmosphere where the drinks could have been flowing this place left a lot to be desired. Food: I ordered the rack of lamb. I did not even finish my order it was not good and there was some sweet sauce that I do not recall the menu pointing out. No other flavor whatsoever but the sweet sauce. I know some enjoyed their food... I tasted the squid ink and the noodles were super spicy.. they were good but I felt they were cooked less than al denté but again good flavor. Dessert: I ordered the chocolate mouse.. it looked delicious but it was just okay.. I chose not to waste the calories on something that was just okay. I did taste the lemon tarte and that was pretty good. All in all, one and done for me.

    Seabass with risotto
    Lynn B.

    All these years that this restaurant has been here, and I never tried it. Met a friend for dinner and enjoyed the seabass served over risotto. Waiter was ever present, but not intrusive. Shared tiramisu, which was okay.

    Home made pappardelle pasta, chanterelle mushrooms, winter truffle, burrata cheese, lemon butter and herbs

    I have eaten there 4 times now. Pasta has been overcooked and soft every time. Tried lobster pasta - small amount of lobster and pasta overcooked... wild mushroom pasta - looked great and probably the best I had, overcooked, lasagna - average at best, gnocchi - soft and mushy, meatballs were not even average. Shame as it has an appearance of a much better restaurant.

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    Great spot for a business meal or date night. High quality food and extensive wine list. Professional wait staff completes the experience.

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    Amazing food and service, big open restaurant but very intimate. Great place for a date night, perfect place for a work or friends lunch.

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