Pietro's No. 1

We had my mother's 80th birthday party here with 40+ people. The server, Ruby, was fantastic and everyone loved the food (tortellini in cream sauce was a HIT!) and the back banquet room - so awesome. I started planning in February of 2025 & connected with the staff no less than four times - including 4 days before the event. I was really disappointed to show up at 11:10am for a party at 12pm only find they had no idea we were coming and had actually sent their server home for the day since they didn't have enough work for her. Luckily, Ruby raced back in and was great, and the team all rallied to get the room ready as well as produce the food (they had to ask me about the menu even though I had submitted it, verbally, to the staff on three occasions). My advice, call the morning of your event to avoid this and Pietro's- you all really need to reassess the way you handle reservations.

Been coming here for literal decades since I was a child. Probably the best Italian food in Vacaville maybe the whole county. Their pizza is a classic choice but don't forget to ask about any specials of the day. I tried the deep fried ravioli for the first time tonight and I was not disappointed. They also have amazing desserts, the tiramisu is a personal favorite but good luck having any room in your belly to fit it! Love this place would recommend to anyone and everyone.

The location was easy to find and ample parking. We were greeted quickly and taken to our table right away. We were offered drinks immediately and our server brought out garlic bread fresh out of the oven. The portions were large and I personally had the lasagna which I would highly recommend. The desserts sounded fabulous but the only takers were the birthday boy which was complimentary ice cream of your choice. Everyone had a great time and even delicious leftovers for later.

The atmosphere of this place is pretty good for a date. The service could have been better, though, and the food was good. This was our first time to this restaurant that came recommended by good friends. We were seated as soon as we walked in. Unfortunately, we waited a really long time (probably close to 15 minutes) to order and then had to wait another 12-15 minutes for our drinks to arrive. The food came before our drinks, though we had to flag someone down for napkins, silverware, and plates to eat our appetizers since they have other staff serving the food to your table. Presentation of the heirloom tomato caprese salad was beautiful and delicious. I ordered the lasagna, which I would definitely order again ($26) and was large enough that I took some to-go. My boyfriend wished he ordered this! My boyfriend wasn't thrilled with the chicken parmigiana and spaghetti. The chicken was just okay - a little dry and not too much flavor, and the spaghetti tasted as if it were reheated (it wasnt very good, neither of us ate it after a few tastes). This meal came with a choice of soup or salad - the minestrone was really, really good. I'm so very surprised this main dish (which wasn't cheap, $34) was very mediocre/not good. We were never offered more drinks or desserts. We ended up going to another place for dessert. Our server was nice but did disappoint in the experience, and was absent our entire dinner without asking how it was but to bring us the check. All-in-all, we would try this place one more time to see if it was just an 'off' experience. We do not recommend the chicken parmigiana as it says we recommend. 😉

Disappointing experience. I specifically ordered the veggie ravioli, but they brought me a meat-filled one—and I only realized it after taking a bite. Unacceptable mistake, especially when dietary preferences are clearly stated. To make matters worse, they don’t accept Apple Pay and offered no alternative solutions, leaving me scrambling to figure out how to pay. The lack of attention to detail and customer care ruined the meal for me. I won’t be coming back, and I’d advise others to steer clear if you value good service and a hassle-free experience.

Family dining at its best. We had a birthday meal here for four people and the food was good but very large portions! We ended up taking more than half of our meals home. At one point we couldn't hear ourselves talk because the next table had a lot of noisy visitors drop by their table. Very warm as well. Bathrooms are clean. Service was good til about half way through and then we were out of forks and water for dessert.

Pietro’s No 1 is hands down the best Italian restaurant in area. We recently hosted a holiday party for about 40 guests, and Pietro’s did an amazing job from start to finish. From the initial visit to view the space, to the consistent follow-up and flawless execution, everything was handled with professionalism and care. Most importantly, the food was outstanding and the dining atmosphere was perfect for our staff celebration. Every detail was thought through, and our entire team had a fantastic experience. A special thank you to Joe Senior and Joey Junior—both were incredibly helpful and made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend Pietro’s No 1 for any event, special occasion or a great family meal.

This Place has Very good Italian Food from the Salad to the Pizza and the pastas everything is Hot Fresh and Delicious the whole crew is very nice and say hi as you walk in, Servers are very attentive and quick the Ambiance is great for a Date as well as for a big family dinner Totally worth the visit.

We came here for lunch as I was waiting to have my front tires replaced. It wasn't extremely busy but several seats were taken up by other guests. We were seated immediately. The inside has a nice chill vibe and there were a few TVs playing one of the college Bowl games. Latausha was our server and she was very courteous and friendly. We started off with some focaccia bread which had nice flavor, but I was expecting the bread to be warm and it was cold. My wife thought the parmesan cheese was a little salty. We ordered the calamari strips to start off... they were fried perfect and coated with a nice panto crust. The zing from the lemon juice kicked it up a notch. I went with the steak sandwich... the steak and juicy and tender; which the bread was nicely toasted and had a nice garlic flavor. The fries were delicious and some of the best I've had in quite some time. Wifey went with the half spaghetti half ravioli plate which she loved. The portion was so much she ended up taking hers home. This was only my second time eating at Pietro's which is wild for as many years as I've lived in Vacaville. But I can promise I'll be making more trips when I can.

Great pizza, great pasta, great people! Have been going here for years, and they always deliver Such a nice a cozy warm feeling in this restaurant. Lights are almost always dimmed and could say even a very romantic feeling for a date night. Staff is always nice and attentive. Food never usually takes long to come out and seating is almost always pretty quick. If you have a bigger group they're very accommodating and will work with you entirely especially with a little bit of a notice The food is always amazing. Some of my favorite pizza from any local spot. Their crust is definitely on the thicker side which if you don't mind you won't be disappointed. All the ingredients taste fresh and if you're a meat lover kind of pizza eater definitely will live up to expectations. Pastas are equally just as good They're pretty big portions to be honest and can easily be split between two people From my experience at least Salads are always fresh and delicious with their dressings they offer They have a full bar so if that's more your speed they offer bar seating and the bartenders are always great The best part is they have a to-go option for everything so if you want to just get something for home easily can do so and they make it easy to pick up with a small seating area if you order it there All in all Highly recommend to anyone for any occasion Date night, group event, even just a casual lunch Check them out!

I ordered through DoorDash. So no comments on the ambiance or service. I was looking for pizza that wasn't a common chain pizzeria since we had guests we wanted to impress (who happened to request pizza when asked what they'd like for lunch). Pietro's was well rated and has been a Vacaville staple for decades! We ordered a 12" Hawaiian, 12" Bianco, and 12" margherita pizza. Each pizza ranged from $22-24 for the 12" size. The total after tax and tip came out to just under $100. No option for make your own pizza with split sides. You could order a custom cheese pizza with extra toppings ($3-4 per topping). This made it a little more difficult to decide and order with one vegetarian in our group. The pizzas were a hit! In particular the Bianco was well received and the pizza that was eaten the most. The toppings were fairly generous. There is a lot of crust on these pizzas. The pizzas arrived hot and fresh. It'll be worth trying their food that isn't pizza. The pizza was tasty. Hopefully the pasta is too. But I felt the price was a little steep (probably because it was through DoorDash) for the amount of pizza.

Great service on a crowded Friday night. Our table had ceaser salad and minestrone soup to start alibi with some super yummy rosted garlic foccacia. Chicken picatta and Chicken Parmeasan and a Blanco pizza to share. Everything was very good. We all added seasoning. But thats ok with us. The portions were large and we took food home. My only complaint is they dont serve local Suisun Valley wines and thats disappointing given their location. Drink local!!

We came as a group of 8, and had such high hopes for here but we were all sorely disappointed. The food was mediocre at best; our party didn't even take home the leftovers. The pizza bottom was mushy and the toppings didn't stay on. The meatball didn't hold the sauce since it was super light and watery, so they just seemed like large balls of steamed meat. The pastas were lukewarm and did not come hot enough; nothing stood out at all. Unfortunately we don't think we will be back.

The food was amazing! We can't wait to go back to try other dishes. We live about an hour away. We came to meet family for a birthday dinner. We had the pizza this time. The bread they give you before your meal was very yummy also. Service was amazing! Sad with such a large group I missed our servers name. But I told her she did a wonderful job! Haven't had service like that in a long time. Everyones food came out smelling and looking so good!

Came for my mother's birthday on Saturday.... Service was so SLOW! Took forever to get our drink orders in, food came out like warm, no bread refilled, almost felt like we were an inconvenience for them and forgotten in the back. I personally would not pay $20 for lukewarm spaghetti with meat sauce that was super watery, and a mediocre Hawaiian pizza that was flavorless and soggy was $24.... For 2 people to eat it was $70 with the 18% gratuity charge.... Insane. Won't be going back.

The OG Pietro's. Although both Pietro's are a few blocks away and serve the same menu. Pietro's 1 is more intimate. The food and service is great. The portions are sharable and the drinks are strong. What's not to like?

I was so delighted to eat at Pietro's finally. I've driven past this restaurant countless times and have heard from many family members across multiple generations just how delicious it is. I finally got the chance to go, and it did not disappoint. We started with two different kinds of garlic bread, and both were absolutely wonderful. I don't typically eat bread because I'm usually not a fan, but I couldn't stop eating it. Luckily, that meant I had plenty of pasta to take home and enjoy later. The two different types of garlic bread we were given were clearly homemade and incredibly fresh! We ordered the chicken fettuccine with a creamy pesto sauce, and it was fresh, homemade, and truly delicious. I found the balance between the pesto and the cream to be absolutely divine. It was the right amount of flavor without being overly rich. I wish that it had come with some steamed broccoli. The other dish we tried was the chicken piccata, which was also very good. The chicken was well seasoned and tender, and the sauce had great flavor and consistency. Overall, Pietro's has more than lived up to its reputation, and I'm so glad I finally got to experience it. Everyone at the restaurant was friendly and made you feel like family. Incredibly attentive, and even the rest of the crowd in the restaurant was so kind, and it just really added to the family-like environment. I highly recommend doing this for a variety of occasions. Family dinners, date nights, or even a celebration, as the restaurant has a few sections that can accommodate large parties. I have someone to mention that they had some televisions and bar seating for those looking for that as well. Unfortunately, we forgot to take photos because we were with a large group and having such a great time. Next time we'll definitely take pictures to add to our post. However, that speaks highly to the experience we were having. Great food, excellent service, and looking forward to the next visit!

Tony was the most amazing waitress I have ever had! She brought old school back like no other she boxed our pizza for us which I can't find in any place neither Norcal or SoCal!! When you go to Petra's, you must have the supreme pizza and ask for Tony to be your server she is fan for King tastic

How embarrassing. And gross. Ordered pizza for my out of town visitors only to receive a box full of grease The orange isn't the color of the cheese, it's the layer of grease sitting on top of the pizza. The box was saturated too. I knew I shoulda ordered from Napolis.

Food has amazing flavor, Service is great The restaurant has a nice ambiance The prices are what one can expect in this current economy

Went last night for a corporate Christmas party and the food, service, and staff was amazing. Thank you all!

Wonderful food. Excellent portions. I have leftover for me to take home! This is where we meet... my daughter from SF and me from Sacramento!

Literally re-downloaded Yelp to leave this review. I have been ordering this steak sandwich since I got my first job at 17yrs old. I've since left Vacaville to live in great food cities like Oakland. San Francisco, and Portland OR and worked the majority of my life in restaurants, some of which people have traveled from all over the world just to work at. I've had alot of steak sandwiches since I was a kid celebrating my first check at Pietros #1. I haven't had it probably 10years and was passing through yesterday on my way home from the holidays and made a stop 30minutes out of my way to try it again. I needed to know if it lived up to the hype because it's lived rent free in my head since the last time I had it. Does it live up to my memories? Is it just sentimental? I've tried making my own and can never replicate the flavor. I needed to try it again. I ordered it to go, and ate it in my car in the parking lot across the street. Needless to say it melted my gd brain. It still to this day is and always was the best steak sandwich I've had in my life, and I have no idea why. It's a NY strip with a nice char and grill marks, perfectly cooked at medium rare with no grey line and as far as I can tell is seasoned with fresh ground pepper, a little garlic and salt. (Maybe MSG, but I won't tell) Wood fire probably? Idk but it's perfect. The bread is nicely toasted on the outside and soft on the inside, it soaks up the steaks juices and the butter baste it seems to have had just enough but not too much to fall apart. I want to thank Pietros #1 for maintaining quality after all these years and how hard things have gotten for restaurants, to have the opportunity to taste this piece of my childhood so many years later is just what I needed in what was a truly awful 2024. I'll be making trips back and go out of my way to have this sandwich for as many years as I can, please never change Pietros, you're amazing.

Had dinner at Pietro's No 1 last night. Hadn't been there for a few years. Everything was fantastic. Was immediately seared and brought warm focaccia bread. The main course and salads were great, as was the Italian Margaritas. The service as exceptional. Kelsey was a wonderful waitress. If I owned a restaurant I would steal her away. Will definitely be back.

We decided to go to Pietros 1 for the family special for a change and we're sorry we did. We went at a typically slower time of day, so the restaurant would not be crowded, hoping the service would be great. Unfortunately, the service was slow. The wait staff appeared to be more interested in the bar patrons and socializing than they were with waiting on us. We had to ask for the garlic bread which is normally the first thing that comes out quickly. The pizza arrived late and when it did, it was soggy and had little taste. When we mentioned that the food did not tast the same as it used to, the waitress merely replied "oh?" Overall we were very disappointed and will not be returning to Pietros 1.

Helena was absolutely fantastic. Gave excellent customer service and was attentive to the details of my order during my visit.

My husband and I planned to have an amazing Italian dinner. Loved the oversized pumkins in the doorway, however we were not greeted for the first 5 minutes. Eventually the hostess acknowledged us physically but never introduced herself sent us to a table where she dropped the menus on the table never made eye contact and proceeded forward to the next table. Unfortunately I had to depart due to disfavor with the service. Your hostess should always be the face of the establishment and that person failed. I do love the previous dining experiences but this time was unfortunate.

I convinced my wife to go to Pietro's #1 and all I can say is she was extremely satisfied with this traditional Italian restaurant. There's something to be said about a limited menu because everthing we ordered was awesome! Our server Eddie was awesome too. We screwed up ordering a togo food for my children and Toni the manager handled our screw up beautifully. THEY OBVIOUSLY ARE CONCERNED ABOUR THEIR CUSTOMER'S SATISFACTION. The wine list is awesome and the food is consistently great. The only negative is they are so busy and with the labor force compromised, they don't have enough help to handle the volume of customers. Every restaurant is experiencing the same challenges. Thank you Eddie and Toni for making our experience great. Ambience is family friendly.

Great Pizza and service. Still as good as when I remember as a kid back in the 80's. Top quality ingredients. Go with the all meat pizza, best pizza on the menu. Also their family meal deals are a great value.

Food is AMAZING SO YUMMY. Definitely need to check this place out folks! We drive a long distance just for the pizza!! And with the current gas prices, that says ALOT!

This is the steak sandwich of your dreams! I was impressed with how yummy the sandwich was and shocked at how generous the portion was. Don't hesitate to order it. Delicious! Also, make sure to order the minestrone as your side. The GM, Dawn, was hospitable and gave excellent advice on navigating Vacaville/Sacramento traffic since I was coming through Pietro's from the Bay Area. My bartender, Gloria, recommended the sandwich, minestrone soup, and Deloach Pinot Noir. They all paired well together. Thank you! I enjoyed the country music playing and was happy to wait out the traffic in this fun venue.

Finally decided to stop through this restaurant on a cold, rainy Saturday. It is a very nice place and I love they have daily specials that are definitely worth the prices they charge. I had their pizza special and an adult beverage for under $30.00. Such a great deal!

I have gotten the fettucine alfredo at least 6 times at this location, the most recent time being last month, but this time the consistency was milk-like, with no chives, and had a very sweet flavor, when I was expecting my usual savory, thick consistency fettucine alfredo. I was also refused a refund, and waited a good 30 minutes for service, and was only checked in on once. I wasted an hour of my time, and $22 on an unpleasant fettucine alfredo.

Stellar food in a quaint atmosphere. Very attentive staff and clean surroundings. We will definitely be returning for an encore.

I really enjoy their pizza, thick crust with plenty of toppings. The restaurant has a friendly ambience and the staff is great . I've tried other places but this so far has been my favorite in Vacaville

Food is fantastic service is top notch If you want true authentic Italian cuisine please give them a try. It's a 90 minute drive one way but it is so worth it You will not be disappointed

Food is amazing! I love the shrimp fettuccine and combination pizza especially the garlic bread

Food & service. I'm a lifetime customer. Family events, to go orders or just food cravings for family style Italian food.

Sadie ... Our server/bartender was amazing super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience fun. Drinks were perfect and her energy made us feel welcomed right away. Definitely coming back because of her!

Pizza was absolutely fantastic! Calamari was good too! Homemade ranch dipping sauce was excellent! However, every time I've ordered pasta it hasn't been that great. Just average and kind of bland pasta. Not impressed with the Lasagna either. The bread is definitely not as good as it used to be. If I try a better pasta, then I will update this review. Still waiting for that opportunity!

With the scorching heat yesterday and Thursdays are usually one or our date nights, we went to Pietros #1 for dinner. I know some people feel #2 might be better but we started patronizing this location when we initially moved to the area and never had a bad experience so we continue to. We started with hubby's usual an old fashion and I had a Mexican Mule (very refreshing). They serve complimentary bread (oh we love bread ). I was up in the air with what I wanted for my entree. So many thoughts ran through my mind (pizza, a burger, sandwich) lol and I ended up ordering the ceased salad and added chicken ‍. The serving size was very filling. Had a great amount of Parmesan and the waitress/bartender automatically brought out an extra dressing which was a plus since it was needed. The added chicken was ok-Nothing to rave about but it made the salad a more complete meal for me. Hubby loves pasta.. He opted to have the Penne pasta with meat sauce and added meatballs (2 @ $4). Huge portion and he took half home. I also nibbled on his . Very tasty and well seasoned. We sat at the bar and watched a bit of golf and there were about 4 other people there (not very busy around 5:30). We enjoyed our meals and still recommend this location. Bill-$75

We've been going to this Pietro's for over 50 years, still the same great service and food. Our server, Kelsie, is totally awesome, she remembers our drinks and food orders!

Fried ravioli appetizer was mainly spinach and had no flavor. It was covered in cold mozzarella cheese. The server said the sauce comes on the ravioli so I requested it on the side as well with ranch and it wasn't mentioned that I would be charged to have the sauce on the side. The pastas do not come with a side salad or soup like pietros 2 which is disappointing. The cannelloni was extremely salty and the filling looked store bought and was skimpy and again only spinach. Garlic bread was still cold on the middle and the butter wasn't melted inside and tasted like only oil no garlic for salt flavor. I will not be returning.

Just put in a pretty big pick up order for a bunch of people at work. $550 plus and $80 tip. As I mentioned the order was pretty big but I think 80 dollars for a pickup was a descent tip. As I was picking up the food I asked for a few sides of ranch. The lady said "they cost $2!" We do big orders about once a month but usually order from the Pietros across the street. I've asked for ranch every single time at pickup and have always just been asked how many we would like. The vibe at this location is terrible compared to the one across the street. If your craving Italian food make sure you chose the other location.

We ate at Pietros#1 last evening, had the family special and, in addition, ordered a large pizza. We haven't eaten here in a year or two but remembered how much we enjoyed our dinner. I have to say that last night was very disappointing, the pizza was soggy, and pasta (cold) was tasteless, even the bread & salad were not good. The restaurant was fairly empty, which was a surprise when in the past it was bustling business where you had to wait to get a table. Like I said, we haven't been there for sometime, but have to say the quality and taste of food has gone way down! The best part of our visit was our waiter. He was great and provided excellent service. We will not be back and perhaps give Pietros #2 a try

Just had dinner at Pietro's last night. Food was excellent as was the service. Gloria was our waitress and literally gave us the best service I have ever experienced at Pietro's. She went above and beyond. We will definitely be back.

I've been here 4 times in the last 6 months. We had lived in VV and have been here many Friday nights, but now we drive from W. Sacramento to enjoy their food. We love the calamari and today we ordered 1 dinner and 2 lunch portions for three of us plus a pepperoni pizza. I had salad with mine but the blue cheese was horrible. I ate it but it was so very watery and only specs of said cheese. I would NOT order blue cheese next time! The pizza dough was overcooked and very dense, not bread like at all. It needed more sauce and cheese too. There was enough pepperoni on it. The calamari was very tasty and did not disappoint. I love lemon juice on mine and avoided the tartar sauce, but my guests commented that the tartar sauce was not very tasty so they didnt eat it. The garlic bread is usually good but i always have to salt it because i can only taste the butter or olive oil on it. So overall, we enjoyed the calamari but were disappointed with everything else. The coffee was delicious and the two young female servers were polite and accomodating when asking for refills. Bill was $120 and i did leave $20 for the servers but if the meal is like this next trip we might give No.2 a try next trip.

The pizza is very good but the service is hit or miss. I live in Sacramento and stop there often because my Sig Other's mother lives in Vacaville.

Over priced Italian food with very little flavor don't waste your time.This place is basic commercial Italian food with very little authentic background 25 + Years ago good now same as olive garden .The owner was a good cook chef quality

Great food great service will definitely be back. Had a pizza and spaghetti with meat sauce really enjoyed both.

Everything is good, every time. Haven't had an issue or complaint, not that Im looking for one.

We ordered a Large super special with extra sausage. The pizza was fantastic. We ordered a order of fettuchine and had one bite each and tossed it out. It tasted very sour. Almost like spoiled milk. We were so bummed because usually the pasta is good. Oh well maybe next time it will be better.

The lunch specials, Pizza & Cesar salad extra cheese are our all time favorites! We moved out of state and it is a stop we must make every time

I used to come here and have great service. Now they never refill your drinks . Service has gone down hill. Had people come in 20 minutes after us same size party and were served 10 minutes before us. All we ordered were burgers a grilled cheese and a veggie sandwich.

I love the meatballs and their pizza and the family salad, but I am not happy with them after our to go order last night. We spent over $60 for meatballs, salad with blue cheese dressing, and spaghetti. When we got it home and put the dressing on the salad, I looked at the salad and there were little sand grain pieces of blue cheese and the base of the salad dressing has disappeared. When I tasted it, it was gross, it tasted like nasty water and instead of creamy dressing that sticks to the salad it was nasty watered down something that might have once been salad dressing. It ruined the salad , I couldn't even eat it. Blue cheese dressing should be thick creamy with chunks of blue cheese that stick to the salad, not some cloudy water that ends up in the bottom of the bowl with grains of blue cheese. Food costs are so high already, but to ruin it by serving that to us that creates an inedible dish is robbery. Get your poop in a group Pietro's or you are gonna lose a good customer!

Good Italian American food with a focus on pizza, Pietros has been around for a long time in this area. They've remodeled a few times and the current incarnation has a blend of modern comfort with nostalgic charm. The pizza is thick crust and hearty with a really good tomato sauce. The Super Special is an excellent blend of meat and veggies, a benchmark for combos in my opinion. I can't really speak to the pasta, but it usually pleases the kids if they are not feeling like pizza. The beer and wine selection fairly basic, so adjust your expectations. Salads are fresh and crisp, likely very similar to something from their early days. A gluten allergy was accommodated well on several visits and that level of care was very appreciated. That said, service can vary a lot, especially since Covid, but we've always found them to be well intentioned and friendly.

I visited Pietro's #1 with my sister. Everyone here is so nice and it's like home for my sister. I call it her "Cheers, where everyone knew your name"! She and her hubby used to be regulars here before he passed way last year. She always brings me here when I visit from Oregon. Their food is delicious and the ambiance is very welcoming. On this visit we both had a bowl of Clam Chowder with Garlic Bread. Both were amazing! This restaurant is on my "must visit" list every time I visit.