My husband and I wound up having an early dinner at Vito's on 08/09/26--and, if I must say so myself, it was a GREAT decision of mine! As always, we were greeted with a warm smile and seated immediately. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and efficient, and she brought over some decadent garlic knots for us to enjoy while we waited for our meal. Of course, our meal was really nice! A little over cooked coconut chicken, but still very tasty! Beyond our own wonderful experience, I couldn't help but notice the exceptional service being provided to another table. I have honestly never witnessed wine service quite like that in person! The customer ordered a bottle of wine, and the waiter promptly brought it to the table carrying it as though he were presenting a million-dollar bottle. He carefully opened it right at the table and allowed the guests to taste the wine before offering to fill their glasses. For a moment, I felt like I had stepped into a black-tie, Michelin-star restaurant! The attention to detail, presentation, and genuine care he gave that table were absolutely impeccable. While our own service was wonderful, I couldn't help but notice that extra touch of grandeur being extended to his guests. THAT is what exceptional service looks like! Way to go, Vito's! What an impressive experience! read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - Lasagna. Delectable! - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Wonderful service and great quality food at reasonable prices. Five of us shared two pasta dishes and large pizza. It was plenty. Eggplant parmigiana was on target and lasagna was tasty. Our server, Zack was amazing. read more

Nice Italian restaurant in a college town. Don't believe they have much competition and thus some of the popularity. We visited based off of recommendation from some college students. We found the food slightly above average. The staff was nice and for the most part worked hard. The restaurant had an Italian rustic feel was nice and clean. They serve buttery garlic rolls, complementary with dinner. Our party tried a variety of dishes, including their pizza. Nobody was wowed but nobody was disappointed either. Good size portions, slightly higher prices than we expected and again the food wasn't outstanding. Everything had a bit of a extra basil flavor taste. I don't think we'll come back again but again pretty decent all things considered. read more

Vito's will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart. The vodka pasta and mozzarella sticks are my personal favorites- and adding shrimp if I feel up for it! They give great portion sizes, which allows for sharing and/or leftovers! The price is worth the quality and quantity that you're getting. Vito's has the perfect environment from a casual night out to a date night! The service is typically spot on, however it can get busy which will make for a longer wait time - but you can enjoy your free garlic knots in the meantime! read more

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I went to Vito's for a business lunch. The food was absolutely out of this world. I got the Napolitano sandwich and a side salad. The sandwich was on the freshest bread with a delightfully crunchy chicken cutlet, homemade marinara, and melty mozzarella. The side salad was so fresh and cool with a delicious homemade ranch. My colleague got the goat cheese salad with chicken; which was marinated in balsamic and grilled to perfection. Our server was amazing and attentive and was really knowledgeable about the menu. The inside of the restaurant was nice enough to feel like an indulgent experience without feeling overwhelming or intimidating. Prices were so reasonable. And the best part: their table bread is the most delicious garlic knots covered in melted butter and cloves of garlic also served with the rich marinara. Will absolutely be returning! read more

Making a trip to Costco and went to Vito's for dinner. Absolutely delicious! One if the only spots that serve cannelloni and it is yummo! Garlic knots are great! Service was friendly and attentive. Casual, family friendly vibes. One of our favorite spots! read more

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We came across this restaurant on Google and took a chance based off the reviews. The atmosphere was kinda noisy and they were busy. We got on the wait list and it took about 15 mins before we were called to our table. Our server Zach was attentive and nice. We ordered our drinks and one appetizer. They have the best calamari I have ever had. The salads and main entrees were all a hit! This well be our hidden gem whenever we come back to visit Massanutten again. read more

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It's been a while; glad we went back. The service was great. We had a Caesar salad and shared a pizza. The pizza was very good; loved the crust. We will definitely be back! read more

Great experience on a Thursday night. Food was great, service was great, and restaurant wasn't over-crowded. The happy hour specials got us a draft Miller Lite for $2. They do take reservations. read more

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The 2 stars were for the cool bartender. The food tasted like frozen vegetables on top of pasta. I appreciated the fact the chef tried to make it vegan but a couple of spices would have been nice... like oregano ? - the great bartender said it would be garlic and olive oil with veggies on top. I couldn't taste any garlic, the pasta was all sticking together and the veggies... well - we're soggy and tasted like they came out of a bag. I wish chefs understood how much influence I have when it comes to picking a restaurant. People look to me and say, "Are there vegan options for you?" I would not bring my group of friends here since the chef put zero effort into my dish. It does not need to have butter and cheese to taste great if you are a good chef- please work on it and I'll come back next year. read more

We were passing through Harrisonburg from Philadelphia and looking for an Italian food fix. Vito's was recommended. We made a reservation but really needed something sooner. We showed up an hour early but the dining room was packed so we found 4 seats at the bar - we could not be happier! Lily and Jolie took great care of us and made our meal a memorable one. We had lasagna, chicken piccata, Parmesan and Marsala- all delicious!! Whether a local or a traveler, try Vito's. You won't be disappointed. read more

Very good!! Had a wait but that's to be expected! Walked in the Italian market next door to pass time read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - Orecchiette della Mamma - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Every time I get the pleasure of enjoying this restaurant, it never disappoints! I enjoyed a salad topped with coconut chicken. It was beautifully made and tasted wonderful. The kids enjoyed two different pizzas and said they were delicious. We all enjoyed dining in the outside area. Everything was clean and friendly. read more

We decided to stop here. At first we weren't going to go because of some Yelp scores, but recent reviews have been positive so maybe something changed. We started off with mozzarella cheese sticks and calamari. The cheese sticks were what one would expect. The marinara sauce was a bit spicy - very good because we like spicy. The calamari was prepared well - crispy on the outside and not chewy on the inside. We then received garlic knots with marinara - had we known about them we probably would not have ordered both appetizers - but they too were very tasty. My wife had the make your own pasta (the special). They were very accommodating so that she could have spicy marinara and Alfredo. It was delicious. I had the Stromboli which was wonderful - the crust was perfectly prepared - golden brown but not overdone. The meat and cheeses were great. My son had the Soprano pizza which was pretty much like a 'supreme'. The crust was done just as it should have been and the toppings were very good. My daughter-in-law had the Verdi pizza which was a spinach pesto type Pizza and it was really good - I was skeptical but it had a great flavor. We were amazed that the place had a waiting list on a Monday - typically the slowest night for restaurants, but that speaks to the food and the service. We were pleasantly surprised that everything from beverages to appetizers and entrees came out very timely. The portions are very generous - we had a LOT to take home with us. Our server was William and he was top notch - checking on us appropriately but not too much and taking care of our every need. I was impressed that he brought out some wrapped up pizza dough for my young grandson to play with (like silly putty) while we waited for the food. We will definitely be coming here again when we are in town next! read more

Great little lunch spot. Large portions and authentic Italian food. Had a great lunch today and service was fast and friendly. Seems like the perfect spot off the mountain. Lots of locals and I see why. Would return and do recommend. We had pizza, garlic knots, pickle spears, spaghetti. All yummy. read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - 6 Garlic Knots - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

My realtor recommended Vito's and she was right. Good food at good value. The complimentary garlic knots were nice way to start. Hija got the cheese steak, wife tried the wicked Carolina pizza, and I got the bruschetta salad with marinated chicken strips. Everybody loved their dish! Servers were very nice and accommodating for us to sit outside with our dog. Definitely recommend Vito's when passing thru the Burg! read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - 16" Wicked Hot Carolina - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Me and my husband were visiting from Colorado and decided to stop here and grab a bite to eat and all I have to say is it has been a LONG time since we've had an experience this AMAZING, the food, the atmospher, the staff. 10's all across the board!! William was our server and his recommendation of the Dessert Flutes were very much worth it! read more

Got the gluten free pizza and was great! And our waitress did great for her first day!

Well, let's start by saying the food was extremely a dime. My son ordered mozzarella sticks and they came out and some of the best and largest mozzarella sticks. I've ever seen the second thing we had was meatballs and I'm gonna put a picture of those in here, they were fantastic now we hadn't eaten since noon so we're quite hungry. I ordered the chicken Parmesan and it was fantastic. I loved it couldn't get it to eat at all, but he did eat all the chicken and they gotta have the biggest chickens in the world because this thing covered 3/4 of the dinner plate. Service was great cannot complain. We did sit at the bar, but we got to see them work and team work and now they work with each other. They're all talking while they were working, so it was kind of pleasant being from out of town. I would tell you that if you're looking for a nice place to go on a date or just to have dinner with a large group and you cannot be in the Harrisburg area come from Maryland. I wish we lived closer because there is nothing like this in a Montgomery County area ambience the boss and everything we were really really good so I highly suggest if you live in the area you need to go you don't live in the area and you're coming through. This is a go to location. read more

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Our third stop here to Vito's as we travel through to Florida. Very festive for the Christmas holiday. Drinks were served quickly. We had a delightful and plentiful meal. I asked for a sangria (not on the menu), bartender happily accommodated my request. Food and drinks are good, very affordable. read more

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Food is wonderful. In spite of the crowd, they were able to honor my reservation on time. Server was polite.

5 stars!!! Everything about this restaurant was amazing and we are so glad we came. After a long conference day I wanted to find a nice restaurant for my colleague and I to enjoy in Harrisonburg on our last night. After reviewing Yelp reviews, we decided to come and we are glad we did. Let's talk about the wonderful customer service. Upon arrival, the hostess was extremely friendly and our reservation was honored on time. We were seated at a nice booth and our waitresses came over to greet us. She was so kind and offered recommendations. We started with the Garlic Knots. Let me just say this...."They were delicious!" We thought about getting a second helping but we wanted to save room for our appetizers and entrees. We enjoyed Mozzarella Sticks for appetizers, side salads, and the Chicken Parmesan for entrees. My God! The Chicken Parmesan was delicious. Hands down the best I have ever had. The portion size was plentiful and the dish was flavorful. We were in awww!!! We tried to save room for dessert but we were so full from the deliciousness of all the food. I live 2 hours away. The food was so good, that I want to go back!! I recommend making a reservation.Parking is also great. read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

A lot of places are closed on Sunday in Harrisonburg, so we were thrilled to find Vitos when we were passing through town. Service is great, food is plentiful and good. We had rigatoni with sausage and mushrooms (yum!), veal picata and salmon on spinach. read more

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When we're in Harrisonburg we don't have to think about where we're going for dinner: Vito's! They've got the formula for a successful restaurant: excellent food, affordable prices, daily specials, happy hour discounts and on-the-ball staff, all capped off with a lovely outdoor patio. We took advantage of the Tuesday night pizza special. What a deal! $25 for two salads, two drinks (could be wine, beer or whatever), a large one-topping pizza and a shared dessert. Where I am in Georgia, every kokemamy place touts "NY Style Pizza!" It never is. (I'm a New Yorker.) They don't make claims at Vito's ... but son-of-a-gun, they could. While there could be a bit more pepperoni on the pie, it's delicious, with the right ratio of cheese and sauce to crust. For dessert we had a choice, and opted for strawberry cheesecake thinking there's more to share than if we get a cannoli. The cheesecake was as good as any I've had at Junior's (the mecca for cheesecake in NY.) If you go midweek, you can probably get by without a reservation. On the weekend you may not be as lucky. Particularly if you want to sit outside. read more

5 STAR REVIEW Look, it's typical Italian food in a strip mall right across from a university in a college town. This is to say it's not super swanky or anything. But it is nice. It is clean and the decor was so perfectly tasteful for all things considered. We stopped here on the road home knowing that there should be some good restaurants in the nearest college town, in our case Harrisonburg, VA and James Madison University. They did not disappoint. The food was very clean, fresh, tasteful and clearly freshly prepared. They lacked a vegetarian/vegan menu but I ordered Seagan. The staff was very friendly and since she did not have an answer, she talked to the manager who had an excellent suggestion. (Apparently one that they had offered before based on my perception) I brought my leftovers with me because I ate the entire salad!! Leaves and veggies were fresh like they were picked from behind the restaurant. Great experience! read more

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Quirky little place with a variety of seating options (indoor and outdoor patio) with delicious dishes. We had their Daily special pizza with the signature white sauce, cheeses and bacon. It was soooo good!! Enjoyed the leftovers too!! read more

We had a large (8) group of people so we made a reservation at this place for Saturday night while visiting JMU. the staff was very nice and accommodating. We ordered an array of different items. The serving sizes were quite large and everyone enjoyed their meals. They started us with garlic knots which were very good. It was a nice family style Italian restaurant. Food was good and the staff was nice read more

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Large menu with lots of options. Complimentary garlic knots are incredible and it's hard to not fill up on them before the entree comes out! Outdoor seating is great when the weather is nice. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. All of their dishes are very saucy so there is typically a lot left over when the pasta is gone. On Thursday they come out with weekend specials which are typically very enticing. read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Love Vito's! We get dinner here weekly! staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! Food is awesome with large portions (we always get a second meal out of each order)! read more

Wonderful food and atmosphere! We had The Godfather pizza and Rigatoni Consicillia. Topped off with a fresh made cannoli. Also loved the Italian music selections that played read more

We did a to go order, as we are staying nearby. Order two pies. One cheese and one was half and half. We as for sauce it wasn't too much or too little rather a perfect amount. However, some slices were crispy at the bottom yet the half and half pie was very soft and gummy like. If this tell you anything my family eat it all but 2 slices each pie. I was a slacker forgot to get photos of everything.....ugh! read more

Service was good. Good vibes in the place and the food was delicious. I asked for extra sauce and they delivered on the request. No complaints read more

Vito's Italian Kitchen - Mushroom pizza with extra sauce. I don't like a dry pizza and they delivered on the request when I said extra sauce. - Italian Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Piazza was good meatblall and shrimp salad good , but we asked for bread didnt get any in our order Couldn't cash a $50.00, very weird read more

Delicious pizza. Was staying at a resort just out of their delivery zone and the restaurant was willing to meet me at a gas station. This was wonderful. Thank you for doing this. Ordered a pepperoni pizza and a Soprano. Delicious. read more

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Let me preface this review with the statement that I'm a big fan of Vito's and have been a regular customer there since he opened. It is 1 of the top 3 restaurants in Harrisonburg in quality, consistency, service & value. But last night (3/26/25) I attended a specialty dinner night (Wines of Spain) and walked away shockingly disappointed and quite honestly, feeling ripped off. After taxes and tip, the bill was nearly $170 for 2...nearly double what I would pay for a regular dinner there. What we got for that amount was minuscule food portions, extremely light pours of the paired wines (doubtful that all 4 equaled 2 normal pours) and a laughable dessert...a small tray of Italian Torrone candies (about 10 sugar cube-sized pieces with 1 garnish of orange slice) meant for a table of 4 people!! So, so disappointing. I will continue to go to Vito's, but as a regular customer and never again attend a "specialty dinner"...not worth it!! read more

Delicious food and great service. Also loved the atmosphere! Will definitely be back!

Stopped for dinner at Vitos after touring the Laury Caverns -which are amazing by the way- and we were glad we did! Red checker table cloths, friendly servers and good food. I had broiled salmon on spinach, I know it isn't that Italian, but it was good. I also tasted my wife's Rigatoni Salsiccia, which was very tasty. I would get that next time! Worth a try folks, and parking is easy. The dinner made a rainy evening better! Thank you Vito (whoever you are) and Claire, our excellent server. read more

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I was craving Italian, and wow this place hit a he run. I ordered Rigatoni Salsiccia with angle hair pasta and it was great. The portion was enough for two people. My husband ordered the salmon over spinach...he said his was good, but mine was better. Highly recommend this place if you are in the Harrisonburg area. Quaint little spot read more

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We are from the Hampton Roads area and visiting our daughter who works in Harrisonburg. Earlier today we saw that this place was busy, including some fire fighters. It's a smart thing to go with the places being patronized by cops and fire personnel. We decided to come back later and were so happy we did. Greek Salad, Caesar Salad, and complimentary garlic knots were all very tasty. The Soprano pizza was good as well. Very thin crust type pie. Noah was a fantastic server. We will be back! read more

We had dinner here on Mon. 9/12/22 5pm. This restaurant was recommended by our hotel, Double Tree by Hilton. Their courtesy car driver was familiar with the location near James Madison U. and brought us there in 10 min. We also checked out their website ahead. Well Monday Pasta Special was just what we were looking for after a day of exploring. For $10.95 you can choose from 6 pastas, 6 sauces, & your choice of two toppings from 25+ choices of meat, olives, peppers, cheese, etc (think pizza toppings). And if that's not enough incentive also on Mondays it's 1/2 off bottles of vino. What's not to like? Vito's is not a chain. This is authentic cooked to order Italian fare. There are specials on every day. They also have a market & deli next door. We sat at the bar and ordered a beer ($6) & a wine ($7) while make our dinner choices. My bride had angel hair pasta w/ pesto, chicken & fresh mozzarella. The portion was full dinner size & she took more than half back to our room. I had bucatini w/ spicy marinara, sweet Italian sausage, & kalamata olives. Again a generous portion. Very tasty marinara & al dente pasta. Full disclosure: I ate in all. LOL. It was a great first impression at Vito's. Our service was excellent. Bartender T was always checking on us even while cashing out all the take away orders. Very busy place on this Monday. It seems that they have built a brand and customer loyalty because of the food & the service. Specials everyday for lunch & dinner. Can place orders online and JMU students can use their JAC meal cards there also. Hours: WED-MON 11am-10pm, closed TUE. Happy Hour 3-6pm. A good recommendation for a great place to dine while travelling. Hope to see you the next time we're in VA. Thank you. Ciao. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY read more