Warm, friendly staff, with highly attentive service. This is the newest Italian restaurant in our town, and it has quickly become our favorite must go to for amazing food. Very casual environment, but the food is anything but casual. I have been there with 30 people and the kitchen didn't skip a beat. If you haven't tried this place, you must. read more

This was our first time here after being recommended and I am so glad that we came. Service was great from the very beginning to the very end of our visit. Our waitress Nicole was phenomenal. Everything from the appetizers to the entrées to the bread with oil at the table was delicious. We were there with two other couples had a variety of different entrées all of which were phenomenal. I would definitely recommend coming here. read more

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Vulajio's is Nonna approved! We started off with the burrata and Sicilian rice balls. The burrata is served with prosciutto, which was fresh, tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. The chicken scarpariello was tangy, spicy, and delicious! My mom said the sliced chicken cutlet in her salad was nice and juicy. We wrapped up our meal with cappuccinos, a single shot of espresso for Nonna, and a tartufo to share. The owner, Joe, was so kind. It was apparent how much he loves what he does and wants to make sure his patrons are happy with his service. There is plenty of parking, as it is located in a shopping center. Conveniently located a couple minutes off of the Taconic exit. Vulajio's also has a private room for events or parties. read more

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We decided to come back to Vulajio's because our first visit was very positive. This time we were very disappointed. We ordered a shrimp bacon wrapped appetizer that was on a special menu. When the appetizer came in and we bit into the shrimp, it was raw inside. I immediately spat it out (gross, I know) and told my kids not to touch it. My mom said the shrimp was raw and cold on the inside. The waitress apologized and offered another appetizer on the house which we declined because our food was coming out soon. The rest of the dinner was delicious. However, I don't think I can bring myself to come back after being served undercooked seafood. When the bill came they took off the cost of the appetizer ($22 BTW!) but wouldn't offer any additional discounts on the dinner or desserts. read more

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Went here with friends mid-week. Were greeted and seated at table for 6 by friendly staff. Nicely decorated dining room, lighting just right. Bar area separate. Our waitress was friendly & knowledgeable, answered all our questions. Told us about specials. In our group of 6, most of us were very happy with our meals: food was hot, presented nicely. I thoroughly enjoyed my Calimari Fra Diavlo, just the right amount of "heat" I had requested. Meal prices were fair and included a salad. Specials were available, those were pricey. All in all, a very pleasant dining experience. read more

Very amazing staff and environment with even better food. I had my sisters birthday party here and the food was excellent and the staff was very attentive. read more

New chef. Very disappointed. Extremely. Idk how they could let that guy go. But it's over for me. NO comparison. I hope I can find where the previous chef is in Westchester because I will drive many miles for his food. read more

Wow! What a lovely restaurant. Route 52 in Hopewell Junction, NY. The restaurant is bright, well decorated, and spacious. Decorated with bottles of wine and Vodka as a divider, it was quite quaint. Our waitress Jessica, was lovely and so very attentive and knowledgeable of all the dishes. Service was impeccable and on point. They immediately brought some warm bread with a delicious dipping sauce to the table and we loved it. A very extensive menu, no fish dishes (except Shrimps) , but many other delicious choices. They all come with a delicious salad with a good tangy balsamic dressing. We had two entrees Specials, Veal Ossobuco and Pork Ossobuco, equally flavorful, came pipping hot, with mashed potatoes and they both had a delicious sauce. We will for sure be back for more delicious food. No room for desert , though they have a great choice of yummy ones. I'm not sure if he was the owner, but the gentleman came a few times to asked us, how was everything. All in all. It was a delightful evening. read more

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This was our first time here. I've been hearing great things about it so it was on my list of places to go. We went for lunch. I had the chicken piccata and it was delicious! The lunch time portions were perfect. We also enjoyed a nice glass of montepulciano. The waitress was kind, attentive, and polite. We enjoyed our meal here and look forward to visiting again soon read more

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We only freed food to be delivered and the pasta did not have enough sauce, way too much basil...the spinach roll and the pepperoni roll were good. I would give them an 8 out of 10. I really want restaurants to stop charging me like they are a 10 and delivering an 8. read more

A party of 15 with reservations went to this Vulajio's restaurant for the first time. Its was a big disappointment. The food was good but the service was not good at all, the waitress or waitresses were attentive at first but then they disappeared after we ordered our meals which took about 45 to an hour to be served. Some of us ordered coffee and it took forever to received which we had to order again because they never put in the first order but you would think 3 Cappuccino's and 2 black coffees would not be so complicated but it was, the 3 cappuccino's took 25 minutes to be served and the coffees took another 20 minutes later which we ended up asking for it to go. Never experienced that kind of service anywhere else. Will not be back nor will I recommend. read more

We stopped by for lunch on a Wednesday and it was packed - first good sign! The waiter found the perfect table for us - we had the chicken parm, a simple dish, that they made PERFECTLY and we can't wait to go back! read more

While visiting family in the area we decided to have dinner here. Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall you will find a very contemporary decorated in black & gray Italian eatery. We had made reservations but at 5:00 pm it wasn't crowded. By 6:00 pm more patrons were strolling in. The restaurant was clean & the waitstaff along with the owner(s) were extremely attentive throughout our meal. Everyone aimed to please. We ordered two appetizers, the special of the day grilled calamari & shrimp & the mainstay Burrata appetizer. Although I'm not a calamari fan, my dinner companions said it was excellent. The Burrata was very good as well. I had a glass of the Moscato & my companions had some cocktails & house red wine. All were perfectly made. Our entrees were the Filet Mignon with creamed spinach, Zuppa di pesche fra diavlo & chicken franchese. The beef was perfectly cooked to medium rare as ordered & could have been cut with a butter knife. The Zuppa was all seafood over pasta. No skimping on the seafood. My chicken was tender in a delectable lemon butter sauce. All came with a side salad. We ordered a slice of cheesecake to share & decaffeinated cappuccino's. All presented well. My only qualm was the $10.29 "operating" fee. They really should state up front that this will be added if you use a credit card. You'll find this notation at the bottom of your bill stating "pay by cash & save!" Had I known this I could have brought cash. Our meals for 3 were over $200.00 & the $10.29 operating fee wasn't going to break us. It was just the principle of the thing. We will visit again with cash. read more

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Was there Friday night. The place was slammed. But you would not know because of our server Jessica. She was amazing. Caring and attentive to our needs. And then the food arrived and it was spectacular. I had the long bone veal chop and OMG was it delicious. They also had a duo band/singers very enjoyable. You need to go! read more

Awesome Awesome very polite! Sweet people, great food ,worth the trip!!! Quaint and quiet, awesome!!!! read more

The best! Food is delicious. Lots of great options. Friendly staff and owner. We feel spoiled every time we eat here. Thank you. read more

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I'll be honest--I passed by this place plenty of times but never knew what kind of restaurant it was. The name really threw me off. It wasn't until someone mentioned how much they enjoyed a dish here that I realized it was an Italian restaurant. I decided to give it a try one night and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. While it was a bit pricey, the portions were generous. Overall, I highly recommend this spot! My only suggestion would be to consider a name change, as it doesn't quite reflect the great Italian food they serve. read more

Visited today for the first time with a group of friends. What a nice place! The food looked and tasted great. Relaxed and warm atmosphere. Impeccable service. Will absolutely be back. Check it out yourself. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great service excellent food!! My husband had a pizza I had an outstanding salad and my daughter the grilled salmon. Perfect little place!

I had never eaten here, but needed to pick up food from somewhere for the family. I checked the reviews while at Dunkin and decided to try it. This may be some of the best Italian I have ever had and I travel to Italy regularly! I'm hoping this isn't beginners luck, but I will be back. So happy with this "find"! read more

I love their pizza and their fine dining options. I had an "old fashioned " drink that was soo good. It had maple and some kind of spice in it. read more

We visited VULAJIO'S this past Sunday, October 6th. When I first entered this restaurant with my wife and children, we were greeted by two smiling, friendly female employees. Keira was our waitress. She was very attentive and polite for our entire experience. The food was good too! read more

We just had our first meal here. We loved it The crab cakes were outstanding. Full of fresh crab. The Chicken Marsala was very flavorful. The penne was cooked perfectly. My wife had the salmon special and said it was great. Fresh made bread and oil were delicious as well. The service was exceptional, Bella was great. The lighting was a little bright. Lower lighting in the dining room would be nice But that's just a suggestion. read more

Third time in past month and it just keeps getting better and better Had the pork chop special with peppers and my wife had chicken sorrentino Both were excellently prepared and extremely tasty Can't wait for my next visit read more

I have visited Vulajio's a few times in the passed month before I decided to write my final review, and I have to say this place is awesome! Just what the town was missing. Quick bite, take out, date night, or a few drinks with friends at the bar. Food is amazing and prices are competitive, great portions with a boom of flavor. I've watched the staff work when it was busy and when slow always so kind and hard working! Plenty of parking, and I would always recommend reservations for any restaurant but definitely here! thank you Joe and good luck on your endeavors! read more

Food, service, pizza. Just an overall good experience! Nice bar area. Nicely decorated. Good vibes! read more

Great food, great prices. Easy on line ordering system helpful staff. Highly recommended.

Ordered one of the specials. Veal osso bucco. Was so disappointed. Was served with fake mashed potatoes. When bill came was charged $55. Omg!!! I have paid less for filet mignon!! Will never go back!! If I were you always ask when prices are for specials!!!! read more

Absolutely love all the food here! Great service and beautiful ambiance! I'll definitely be back for more delicious food.

Had a great experience there with my son. Was in the mood for a steak and Eric showed up with a Tomahawk steak. It was delish! Ordered it with a lobster tail, but in my mind I was thinking a Maine or similar. Got 2 small tails (maybe rock or Caribbean?) done in Old Bay seasoning (I think?) not a fan. Mashed potatoes were real, fresh & tasty. Veggies (mixed) were good. Carrots a bit hard tho. Jess was our waitress & was attentive. Overall it was a good meal. I will be returning to try some other dishes. Give them a try. I'm sure you won't be sorry ! read more

Last night we had the most delicious dinner at Vulajios! We sat at the beautiful bar. Gary, the bartender was very friendly. Eric, the new manager was great! It was our first time here and we had heard it was good but this beat our expectations. They serve amazing focaccia bread with garlic & olive oil. We had the chicken sorrentino & Chicken Basilico! Both were absolutely delicious! They even come with a small salad which is nice. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food and service were outstanding. Unique menu. Wonderful ambiance and great Italian background music. Going to try their pizza next

Ambiance - 5 stars. Nice interior and comfortable seating Food - 3 stars. Bread and appetizers were excellent. I had the mozzarella Romano and my husband had the mussels marinara, he likes things on the spicy side so he would have liked them to have a little more heat. He normally would have requested some red pepper flakes but that didn't happen as you will read the next part of our experience. For dinner I had the Eggplant Parmigiana which was good but arrived at our table warm not hot. My husband had the pork chop contadina which arrived over cooked and extremely dry and also just warm not hot. It was not edible and he left 80% of it. Service - 0 stars. At one point I asked my husband if we were invisible! At 6pm upon entering we were seated right away and tables to the right and left of us were still empty. We were given Water and soon after that a delicious bread basket arrived. A drink order was taken and our drinks arrived and that's were it ended. By this time the both tables next to us were filled and the server was taking there orders and there appetizers were delivered. We still had no server. So we asked the server that was helping others if anyone was assigned to our table. She said she would help us And took our order. At around 7pm our appetizers arrived. After that we sat and waited and waited and about 45 minutes later our server asked if we had gotten our salad yet. We hadn't so she brought it out asap. Our dinners didn't arrive until 8:15. And it was like they were just sitting in the kitchen and no one picked them up. Everyone around us who came in well after us was finished and gone and new diners were seated and being served and we were just receiving our dinner. The manager did look at the pork chop and offered to make a new one but is was way to late in the evening. He then offered us desserts on the house which he never brought over. No one ever asked us if we needed more drinks or if everything was ok. I think if everyone around us was experiencing the same delays in service I wouldn't have been so annoyed, but no one else was having any issues. The only prompt service was receiving the bill and paying for it. Sorry for this lengthy review but we just needed to share our experience read more

Everything was great tartufo menu was so many choices. I will be there again . Service was impecable and everyone was so nice

I typically don't do restaurant reviews but I felt it was necessary this evening. We just got home from dinner here, celebrating my son's birthday. The owner and staff were all amazing. They were extremely kind and generous. My family ordered the shrimp scampi, chicken francese, and the chicken villajio. They were all excellent and cooked perfectly. We also ordered from the children's menu and that was great as well. The overall vibe was welcoming and friendly and I personally liked the lighting in the restaurant. We are looking forward to going back and have already reached out to other family about this new spot we have found. Thanks again! read more

Absolutely fantastic. Been a few times so far. We needed a spot like this in Hopewell Junction. It's a big place, cozy, and inviting. The bar is also beautiful. The service was great, Bella was my waitress and she was so kind and helpful, recommending her favorite dishes. The food was even better, I highly recommend the chicken scarpiello as an entree, and the tartufo for dessert was delicious. read more

The food was amazing & we enjoyed everything we ordered. One sugesstion would be to give the mussels more broth to keep them warm instead of room temperature. The service was outstanding...Our server Isabella was super friendly & very accommodating. The ambiance was inviting, relaxing, & pleasurable. Our complaint was that we were seated in the side room which has 2 wall units, 1 was set at 70 degrees & the other changed to 78 because patrons were complaining about how cold it was. When we were the last remaining table in that room, management came in & actually lowered the 2nd unit down to 72. It made for an uncomfortable environment as we had to eat with our jackets on the whole time. Overall we had a great experience & will come back another time! read more

Food was delicious and portions were generous. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back!

Outstanding selection of food with a great atmosphere! Also the service was impeccable! You won't be disappointed!

Great food and atmosphere. Service was wonderful, very friendly. Pizza was excellent also.