One of my favorite (and long-running) locally owned restaurants in Alpharetta. Absolutely divine, every single time. Service never disappoints, and if you enjoy Italian cuisine, then this must be top of your list. They call it, "California Italian" here. They offer lunch and dinner, except on dinner on weekends. Some of my favorite dishes include the burrata, margherita pizza, chicken parm, and all of their pastas. This most recent visit we got the Pasta Primavera, Granchio (crab cakes); shrimp risotto, and the most incredible house made passion fruit sorbet. Everything was 5-stars! read more

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Food was delicious and our server was top notch. Great wine list, too. Beautiful building to boot. read more

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I came in with my mom and daughter for Mother's Day, and it was amazing. My mom had the salmon, and I had the scallopini di pollo. The food was good. My daughter had the pizza marg pizza and it was delicious. The service was amazing, we sat in a beautiful table and got roses for Mother's Day. We enjoyed our dinning experience. Thank you. read more

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I picked up a takeout order today, and unfortunately the experience left me with serious concerns about sanitation. When I arrived, I was told to pick up my order at the bar. While waiting there, I noticed numerous flies around the bar area, including flies repeatedly landing on the uncovered straws that were sitting out for customers. That alone was concerning. What was even more troubling was that from the bar we had a clear view into the kitchen and food preparation area, where a young child was running around barefoot in the kitchen and food prep area. Seeing a barefoot child in an area where food is being prepared made both of us question the restaurant's food safety and sanitation practices. We also noticed the posted health inspection score was 91. While that is a passing score, it was surprising to see for a restaurant with premium pricing and one that is part of a management group that operates several well-known establishments in the area. Given the reputation and prices, we expected much higher standards of cleanliness and food safety. By the time we received our order, we were genuinely debating whether we even wanted to eat the food. It was disappointing because first impressions matter, and this experience did not inspire confidence. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and addresses them, as they could significantly impact customers' trust. read more

Great food and Great service!!!! Love this place for a nice date night, holiday, or special event!!

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. read more

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Got a recommendation as this was my first time traveling to the area, and was really happy with the whole experience. I had a lasagna and then followed that with a Chocolate mousue all with a glass of recommended wine. Everything was so tasty, well presented, and timed to perfection. The service was excellent, in that the lady who served me at the bar, timed everything perfectly, was friendly, and on asking which wine to recommend (I am no conasuer) she poured a great red wine which I enjoyed. Sitting at the bar, on a quiet Monday night, meant the relaxed atmosphere was perfect for me to be lost in my phone, enjoy my food and not be rushed, crowded by others, and left alone. This was just what I needed after a long first day away from home. Really enjoyed everything about the place, the service, the staff, and the quality of the food. I also felt the service pace was good, not rushed and not hustled. Overall great, and recommended. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Mousse AL Cioccolato - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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 read more

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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 ! read more

Vinny's on Windward - Chicken Scaloppine Di Pollo - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Always great service and great food. Enjoyed the wonderful mussels and the delicious chicken parm this visit. The ambiance is another reason we enjoy coming here. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Mussels - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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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! read more

Vinny's on Windward - Prosciutto pizza - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

For especial occasions, I save and come here. The last three times I have been greeted by the hostess and welcomed knowing my especial occasion and congratulating me. The waiters are top notch professionals making me and my family feel especial. Always tending to me. The pepper, the cheese, explaining to me the wines. What else do you need? Made me and my family feel comfortable and especial. At end of the meal, I didn't have to ask, they brought my little dessert. This last time, the hostess was not welcoming, she seemed to object even irritated at me, when I was greeting her, the waitress did not know her menu, cheeses, wines. Never came to ask how we were doing. Never made us feel the "especial occasion." At the end of the dinner she never offered my treat, she was ready to clean up the table. I had to beg her for the treat! Also, the fish I got was about 2 1/2 inch inches square and it was the most expensive item we ordered. I don't think the hostess or the waitress could a job at McDonald's. I still gave her a 20% tip. That's it, Mr Vinny. read more

I haven't been since 2018 but the experience was amazing. This restaurant is exquisite and the perfect romantic date night. Excellent service, delicious food. read more

Had not been in a few years; party of 9 and everyone agreed, great bar and restaurant!! Drinks were poured right!! Food and Service was excellent!! Always a great place since it opened. read more

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. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Cocktails - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Went with my team from work. The appetizers were fresh and amazing (calamari, asparagus, tomato-mozzarella-prosciutto salad, and bread). Young, Latino man was our server. He was 4 . He checked on us, but didn't ask us how our main course was. I had lemon martinis with Tito's - fresh lemon juice NO TITOS. Don't drink very often anymore, but after having 2 I still had no buzz at all and couldn't taste anything but the lemon. 2nd martini barely had sugar on the rim and there was no twist of lemon. My teammates enjoyed their lamb, salad, and ribeye. I had a ribeye med-rare. It was like rubber. My knife would not cut it so I borrowed my friend's knife (I was also the only one at the table who was given the style steak knife) . Hers cut better but it was still tough. There was no marbling of the ribeye. The purple butter on top tasted terrible. Steak was terrible - like it had been frozen and then flash boiled The fingerling potatoes tasted like nothing. I couldn't believe it. My other friend had the ribeye rare and his also didn't look easy to cut, but he enjoyed it. I refused to even try to eat any more than the bite I already took so I gave it to my friend to feed to her hog. My daughter I said bring her food home although I warned her how bad mine was. She asked for the chicken parmigiana. OMG it was terrible. The noodles were a glob and the smell was terrible. She said it tasted terrible. In the garbage it went. Overall disappointing experience. I'm writing this review at 11:35pm because I see there are pretty good reviews. I guess it depends on what quality you want for what you pay for. I was going to suggest a group of 6 of us go for friendsgiving after I tasted the appetizers, but NOOOO. I will not be returning. read more

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. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Steak, scallops with mash potatoes and broccolini - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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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. read more

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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. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Rack of lamb - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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If the front appearance of the restaurant is dirty The kitchen is filthy... font go Not great read more

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. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Seabass with risotto - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I would not go back to this restaurant though stunning enough. The prices were high and the food for the four of us was just ok. The salads were good. The waitress had a thick accent that was a little hard to hear with the background noice. The waitress was not that friendly and really did not check on us as she should. We had to wait to order and wait for the bill.. read more

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

Aesthetically the restaurant is very pretty. Randomly went there for lunch. Ordered a tomato soup and a salad. Both were very good. Our waiter was nice. It was a simple place. It could have been nice if there was a little bit more of a different selection, that's just my opinion. Overall they get a B+ ... I just wanted it to be a different experience I guess. read more

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. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Home made pappardelle pasta, chanterelle mushrooms, winter truffle, burrata cheese, lemon butter and herbs - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

My family and I came here for Easter Sunday brunch. I haven't been here in 20 years so I was excited to try it again. The service was excellent. Unfortunately, the food wasn't. I got the steak and eggs. My eggs were overcooked and my steak was lukewarm, grisly and unseasoned. My son had to return his omelette as well. It was overcooked and underseasoned. We got the French toast, took two bites and pushed it away. Really not good. The only food that got eaten was the margarita pizza. Very disappointed. Won't be returning. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because of the service and ambience read more

This wasn't as good last time. The salads didn't have much flavor and the took away the Vinny's salad that I love, my chicken scallopini was very lemony and the tomatoes weren't fresh so it didn't taste as good as the last time I got it. My husband enjoyed his crab cake meal but the salad was pretty tasteless and expensive for what it was so we won't be getting salads here unless the bring Vinny's salad back. read more

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The lamb was the toughest serving of meat I have ever encountered. The creme brulee was a bizarre concoction of pudding patties squeezed between sweet wafers. Hard to describe well and just as difficult to eat. I should have returned them both but I didn't want to embarrass my wife on our anniversary. The meal was most certainly not worth the $220. read more

Visited here for a birthday meal while in Alpharetta! We loved everything we got, starting from the bread board and mussels to the entrees. The sauce the mussels come in is amazing! Our entree choices included the seafood risotto, which came with great shrimp and scallops and had a rich truffle flavor. We also got the veal tortelloni, which was another fan favorite and full of flavor! We also enjoyed their unique creme brûlée dessert, which was just as tasty as it was different. Friendly service and we didn't feel rushed! The ambiance is cozy and feels classy for a nice birthday dinner. Loved it! read more

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If you are looking for a nice dinner with wonderful food and wine, then Vinny's is here for you. My family ordered pizza, the filet, lamb chops, salmon....we tried a nice range from the menu. I even enjoyed the house salad which was all fresh. We went over the holiday break and there was barely anyone there, so I encourage you to try them out. It is in the expensive side but the food and service was spot on. I can't complain about anything other than it was a little too dark inside to read the menu. I would go back. read more

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Cannot say enough good things about Vinny's! We had our rehearsal dinner here for our wedding a couple weeks ago on a Friday evening. We had just about 30 people. They helped us create a pre selected menu for our event and made the whole thing so easy for us. The service was great and everyone could not stop raving about how much they enjoyed the food. Our menu was 4 courses. For appetizers, we got the veal tortellini and the flatbread. We got the Caesar salad for our salad course. For the main course, we let people choose between the gnocchi and meatballs, the chicken parm and the filet. For dessert, we did the tiramisu. All of it was so great! We love Vinny's! read more

Vinny's on Windward - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Business dinner of 6. Starters of bread, octopus and charcuterie board- all a hit. Each ordered a different dish from filet to squid inlet pasta. All enjoyed and portions just right. Great ambiance, service was slow towards the end. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Octopus - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Everything was amazing! Servers were phenomenal, food was delicious. I will return here with a group! Make sure to call and make a reservation first because they stay busy :) read more

I had a reservation at 6pm on Saturday. I arrived at that time and I was seated right away. I knew I wanted bread so I ordered the bread board for an appetizer.. I wasn't that impressed. It was pretty dry and I was hoping for more flavor from the dipping oil. It's the kind of bread, that if it came for free with your meal it would be fine, but paying specifically for it I just expected it to be more. And it wasn't warm. A shame to waste calories on this. I ordered the crispy skin salmon with lemon risotto and it was perfect! The skin on the salmon deliciously crispy, the salmon was a perfect medium and the risotto was perfectly creamy. There was a lot of lemon flavor which was a bit overpowering but it was really good. I took tiramisu to go and thought it was good. Not the best I've had but certainly a respectable version. I cannot wait to go back and will be ordering the salmon again. But skipping the bread. read more

Vinny's on Windward - Crispy skin salmon, bread board and wine. - Italian Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The outside is cute, looks like an old building but it's not. The dining room is nice, lots of windows and the bar is near a somewhat open kitchen. Had dinner with a group and had appetizers: Vinny's bread board Charred octopus Veal meatballs Charcuterie cheese board The bread was good and so was the octopus. I didn't try the meatballs or charcuterie board, but the meatballs were reportedly good and charcuterie board wasn't anything special. I had a cara cara something er rather salad and chicken scaloppine. The salad was ok, I wouldn't order it again. The chicken scaloppine was delicious- best thing I had. The chicken Parmesan was reportedly good and it was huge. Server was friendly and attentive. She didn't know how to divide the appetizers so just split the bill into thirds which was a bit annoying. read more

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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.

Food is awful, ambiance is okay, service was good. Bread is good (an upcharge), calamari okay, artichokes (pickled and out of a can or jar and then grilled - mediocre), cioppino might be the worst you'll ever have, and grouper was nearly inedible as prepared. This isn't a review from a picky eater. The food is that bad. Vinny's is both thumbs down. read more

I been going to Vinny's of and on for 15 years. Last night was the last time I wil go. they use to have good service and food. No longer the case. We were questioned when we inquired about our food. First was he forgot a salad and basically said she did not order it which other at the table heard her. I ordered a steak medium rare and it came out over cooked when cut into it. I told the server and he questioned me about the dud I cut into it. it was clearly cut. it was a large party and not one guest said their food was good, most said it was o.k. Its to bad they went down hill and probably explains while the place was half empty. read more

Crab cake was undercooked based on previous experience. Cosmo tasted like mouthwash. I drank most. Silly me. Chicken Scallopini was not up to par. What has changed at Vinny's in the kitchen/recipes. I was very disappointed. Waiter much distracted with events around us. Ambiance. Sat where business meeting taking place. Noisy and loud. Should have asked for a quiet corner??? I expected much more based on previous good experiences. Bummer Won't go back for a long, long, long time. read more

Over priced and food was not great. They try hard but service was so so. Bartender serving as our server left a lot to be desired. Not friendly and very overpriced read more