Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian South

I just went here for the first time this evening, and I'm still reeling from the experience - in the best way possible! First off, this place is ridiculously cute, it's like stepping into an old-school Italian time capsule. We decided to sit at the bar and started out with an espresso martini and an old-fashioned. Both were crazy delicious. I'm obsessed with Bartender Gregory - he's the real MVP. He made the experience even better, and it's so nice to have someone who actually knows their stuff pouring your drinks. The temperature of the martini was absolutely perfect - I mean, it's not like I'm a martini connoisseur or anything, but I know when it's done right! We decided on the calamari, which was not disappointing in the least, it was cooked to perfection. We also ordered a Caesar salad, which came out with anchovies on top - my favorite way! The chicken piccata was cooked perfectly, the sauce was absolutely delicious, and of course, we had to finish dinner off with some tiramisu and cannolis, and then a tiramisu cocktail to top it off. I'm so ridiculously happy that I found your place, and I'll definitely be coming again and again and telling all my friends how wonderfully amazing it was.

Vinnie's is a nice Italian restaurant. I got the Eggplant Parmegiana, and my husband got Chicken Marsala. My only complaint is the eggplant was soggy, but the cannolis and espresso definitely made up for it! We ordered cortados even though they weren't on the menu and our server Nate and the bartender accommodated the request and made them for us. Again, order the cannolis as they were fantastic!

We’ve had Italian from the West Coast to the East Coast - this is definitely worth the stop! I had the chicken parm and my wife had the baked ziti. I was a huge fan of the chicken, it was fantastic! The sauce was a bit acidic, while I prefer hints of sweet sauce instead. We’ll be back next time we’re in the area. I’d like to try the Sunday Gravy next time!

Four senior adults were starving!!!! It was my first time in to Vinny's..... we ordered the Tuesday special: LOBSTER RAVIOLI to share and an incredible Greek Salad (family size) to share. To fill us up we chose the Chicken Parmesan (Family Style). We simply could not eat it all. Take Home half a chicken breast and a mountain of spaghetti with a beautiful bolognese sauce for tomorrow! Really extremely nice youthful service, with SOUTHERN MANNERS! Definitely recommend the family style. Prices were very fair for what we received! Only problem was every single parking spot was taken at 6pm so we had to park in front of the dumpster, ha! Maybe go earlier next time!

We love this place so much!!! From having dates nights under the dim cozy ambience to birthday dinner to our after wedding reception dinner, Vinnies has always been there for us. This time it felt even more special because I called ahead to make sure that a table for six would be available and it was, but they added a special touch by leaving a signed card by all staff members on the table congratulating us. Our server, Josh was an absolute delight, and I was so happy we were able to experience the magic of this place with our family. As true New Yorkers, my family loves Italian food so I knew this place would not disappoint! Thanks Vinnie staff for making our special day extra special!

The food was good. The ambiance and service were very good. We had the arancini to start. Very good with the sauce. I had the chicken marsala. My friend had the eggplant parmesan which she enjoyed. The restaurant was very busy. Josh, the bartender, was great.

Came to visit our son and daughter-in-law and left with the cannoli! What an amazing evening from the atmosphere, to the service and the food. It felt like home and I’m not even Italian ☺️ The Kennington’s

Well this restaurant was a huge surprise. The best Italian I have had since I moved to NC and that says something from an Italian New Yorker.. it was so good that we went back the next night. The atmosphere and music brought us back to NYC.. The first night we went we didn’t get full pictures of the food because we couldn’t wait to eat it.

Wow! Great experience! I had a gin martini and several delicious appetizers to start. Followed by a delicious plate of chicken Parmesan! We were a party of 3 and every one enjoyed the fantastic service and yummy meals. Generous portions- we all took food home! Highly recommend!

The restaurant was very busy, but once we were seated everything was great. The server was very helpful and friendly, and the food came out reasonably quickly. The decor is very much family Italian restaurant -- it felt like going out to eat when I was a kid. Our table ordered the lasagna (excellent); chicken parmigiana (very good); chicken Marsala (chicken was on the tough side, but the sauce and mashed potatoes were great); and baked ziti (good). We got a few desserts to try at home. I can't speak to the rest of them, but the cannoli was top notch.

I am very late in posting my review - our visit was on 9/19/24 while we were on vacation in Asheville Hubby ordered lasagna and I ordered chicken Marsala. He liked the lasagna but it was not his favorite as he prefers a more savory sauce and this was a sweeter sauce. I think a sweeter spaghetti sauce is common in restaurants though. As for my chicken Marsala - I loved it! I am never thrilled when hubby picks an Italian restaurant as I have a dairy intolerance and nightshade intolerance (tomatoes are a nightshade). So I was thrilled to find out that the Marsala did not have a cream sauce. Look at the picture I posted - soooo many mushrooms in the sauce! I have ordered chicken Marsala elsewhere since then and gotten maybe five slices of mushrooms - lame. Vinnie's did not skimp on the mushrooms and I appreciated that! Best of all, I can't eat that much at one time so I had part of my meal the next day and even though I did not reheat it, it was still pretty darn great!

Food was good, but I felt it was overpriced. Server was friendly, service was fast. The chicken was a little tough.

I love Vinnie's food. I usually have a great experience but I have to update my previous review because I recently had a terrible experience there and I was not the only one. It was a busy night but I snagged a space at the bar where I usually eat and was ignored for almost half an hour. There were three person working the bar and because it was a busy night (Thursday) I was patient. People standing behind me shouted loudly to get one bartenders attention to no avail other than annoy me. One person working the bar only polished glasses while people were waiting to get drinks or food. I tried to flag attention but was purposely ignored. I finally relinquished my seat and left. It doesn't take a second to acknowledge a patron and let them know you see them. It's only courtesy. Rude. Rude. Rude. It'll be a while before I go back. Too many other good places to eat at n South Asheville.

Stopped here for supper on our way home to East Tennesse and it did not disappoint. Had the meatball appetizer which was very good with sliced Italian bread and vinegarette oil. Caesar salads came with anchovies on top with grated cheese. We ordered the family size of lasagna, and it was delicious. I had to request extra Sunday gravy on the side because we love good sauce. I just wish they could open earlier on the weekends so we could go more often. Will definitely be back.

Great service and excellent food. I would go back. Nice bread service and perfect "Al dente" pasta.

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. Made for a great date night. Lobster bisque and Greek salad as apps, muscles, penne al la vodka and chicken piccata for dinner and the tiramisu was to die for. I will be dreaming about that dessert!

Fresh pasta is a very different texture so it was weird at first but it grows on you and if you know to expect it, it's good. Chicken parm was pretty good, tasty chicken, nice sauce. My sister's fettuccini Alfredo was the best I have ever had. Like wow. I like the inside of the restaurant, but it gets so full and loud.

Went here last night for the first time. Had chicken parm and it was very average. Bread served was old school boring and seemed like it came from Ingles. Went with 3 other people and all food looked just average. Atmosphere felt like 1970s. Nothing about this place was impressive. If you are into a place that would have been good in the 1970s, enjoy. Otherwise maybe keep looking. PS - my meal raised hell with my GI system. It is noon the next day and I am still suffering (can still taste the meal - ugh).

BEST ITALIAN FOOD! Wow I was blown away from this meal! To start, complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The bread was absolutely delicious. To drink I got the blackberry sage margarita which was a good addition to my meal. The table shared the family sized Caesar salad! There is fresh ground Parmesan you can get on top. My meal was the lasagna, best I've ever had! My dad got the Sunday gravy spaghetti and it was rich and so good. I would order both of these again. The chocolate cake dessert was the perfect ending, also so rich! Be sure to sign up for their reward program for coupons and 10% off on your first visit! This will definitely be in my rotation since I'm nearby.

Spectacular. Date night was a home run. The wait was worth it. Classic Italian choices with a selection of unique cuisine that will satisfy all. I had the calamari, a perfect appetizer to begin the evening to pair with any glass of wine

Been there a few times and it is generally good. I haven't been disappointed. Good old Italian food. I love that you can sit at the bar while waiting for your table. And it is always busy. Plan to wait for your table. I also love that they have real anchovies for Caesar salad!!

Went here for a casual anniversary dinner. We were seated quickly and our waiter was fast to get us drinks and warm bread with dipping oils. Yum! I had the penne ala vodka and my hubs had the Wednesday special which was gnocchi. He decided on bolognese for the sauce. Both totally delicious and good sized portions. We were too full for dessert right after eating but wanted to order it since it was our special day. I got the flourless chocolate torte and he got the Italian white layered cake. I can say they "look" good but we got them "to go" and will enjoy them later this evening. Nice interior and they also are family friendly.

Y'all know the deal! 5 stars for when I return and the food and service are consistent. I do not believe this will be a problem! Especially since my family just moved to the area! It was busy but apparently not as busy as usual because we only had to wait like 5 minutes and our server said normally it's at least an hour wait! Even on Monday! Well I can see why! First of all wine by the bottle is half off and secondly the food was amazing!! We had the calamari to start. I had the linguine pescatore and my sister had the spaghetti with Sunday gravy...sooo good!! See my ig: @sherritripsandsips for more pics and detailed review!

The best Italian food in the entire area--mouth watering deliciousness every meal. The service is just right, caring, and checking-in appropriately. I just love the atmosphere and conversations with friends is easy to hear. . .comfortable. . .lovely.

The waitress was excellent, the food was delivered in a timely manner, and the food was delicious! The portions were huge - unfortunately I couldn't finish my chicken parm but it was not for a lack of desire because it was so good.

Dined at Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian in Ashville, NC at the Hendersonville Road location. I sat at the bar and Dalton got me set up with a beer, water, and warm bread while I looked over the menu. I started with the appetizer Arancini...something I had never seen before. For dinner went with the Spaghetti with Sunday Gravy and added a side Greek salad. If you ever see Arancini on a menu...give it a try. Basically you take Risotto, form it into a ball, stuff it with mozzarella, roll it in breadcrumbs and deep fry it. This was absolutely delicious and the crunchy flavor of the fried shell really made the soft inside a great combination. When you dip them into the smoky, creamy tomato sauce...magnifico!!! The salad was very fresh with crispy greens and a light Greek vinaigrette. The Spaghetti with Sunday Gravy would have made Aunt Stella proud. The sweet sausage had a slight bit of heat and the meatballs were a nice blend of pork & beef, while the sauce had a ton of fresh tomato flavor, a slight sweetness, and clung to the pasta with ease. This place puts up some really good Italian food and the service is top notch! And as the t-shirts there say...Fuggedaboutit!!!

Vinnie's is just superb! It's hard to find a good Italian restaurant especially when you're used to your very Italian grandparents and parents cooking for you. This one is a wonderful surprise and one we will frequent. The atmosphere is fun and you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. Sitting in one of the big booths, you feel like you're sitting in some Goombah's private club sharing a bowl of noodles and gravy! And aptly named, their member club for free stuff is called the Goombah Club! The cuisine is divine! Our group started with wedding soup, garlic knots, arrancini, and a Caesar salad which is huge and we all passed around and shared. Perfect start, almost were delicious but the garlic knots are unbelievably delicious covered in garlic and parm. Our party opted to do the family style options so we could all enjoy several dishes - we may have ordered too much! We tried the spaghetti and meatballs, the carbonara and the linguini with white clam sauce. WOW, just wow! Everything was perfectly seasoned, came out piping hot and was enjoyed by all. And as if we had not already eaten enough, we ordered cannolis because you know, when in Rome.... We definitely will return to Vinnie's time and time again, especially when I start to miss my Nonni's cooking.

What a great night with delicious food and great service. Italian is authentic NY style and so very good. Wait was not too bad and honestly totally worth it!

Enjoyed the best birthday dinner at Vinnie's tonight. Melissa was our waitress and she went above and beyond. The lasagna and mushroom penne were both delicious and perfectly prepared. This location plays the best music and the decor is on point. Kinda makes you feel like you are in a NYC Italian restaurant in the NC mountains. We will be back Vinnie's

Absolutely fantastic Italian. As good as NYC. I highly recommend. Chicken piccata and Chicken parmigiana are delicious.

Next stop......a visit in Asheville to see my friend Stephanie Reinhardt ! Out to dinner on her recommendation to eat at Vinnies Neighborhood Italian. Great choice!! An Italian place that I would definitely return to. I am a true guido, so I pretty much know the flavor profiles lol. We started with a nice ( still warm ) basket of Italian bread with some balsamic/olive oil dipping mixture. Side Caesar's were ok. I liked the uniform small chop on the romaine, but it was lacking in dressing for sure. Dinner entrees included chicken parm, chicken piccata, and penne bolognese. All were delicious. Seasoned perfectly. Dessert was flourless chocolate torte. True decadence. Staff was friendly and attentive. Loved the old world Italian decor. I would return in a heartbeat!

The food was fine. Nothing special. I was expecting more flavor. The service was good. The ambiance was busy and noisy but felt like a home. I will not come back again sorry. The prices and taste do not match. Too pricey for the taste of pasta. Portions are great. Taste not.

As someone who married into an Italian family, my husband and I are always looking for a local Italian restaurant to visit frequently. I think we have found the one! The smell of the food when you walked in was heavenly. It was so cozy in the restaurant- dark red walls, dim lighting I felt like I could take a nap. The food was incredible, Arancini, Carbonara and cannoli was so mouthwatering. The pancetta in the carbonara was the perfect combo of savory and salty. I loved it. We can't wait to come back again, and try some wine. Server was great, bringing out fresh bread and staying on top of our drinks- despite also running the bar. She was very attentive without hovering so we could continue our conversations and eat. 10/10 loved Vinnies

Love the food but wish salad it soup was included with main course. So if I have to pay more I will get tiramisu and not the healthier salad.

Vinnie's South is a very nice Italian restaurant that does have very good Italian dishes and excellent service. Music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin played in the background at the right volume to allow conversation. I had the baked lasagna, very tasty and a hefty portion and a generous Greek salad. My friend had a Ceasar salad with spaghetti and meatballs and a soda, also generous servings. Total price before taxes was 54$ A 3% kitchen help appreciation fee was added to the bill making it $55.62 before taxes. Why the kitchen fee is not just added to the general bill, I don't know. Kind of tired of being hit with add on fees.

This has to be the best Italian restaurant in the Asheville area. Wife recently had her 79th birthday. I told her we could go anywhere she wanted to go for dinner.You guessed it! She immediately said "Vinnie's"! Food, service, decor, all A+. Only problem I have is that they do not take reservations. My wife are both old and cannot stand in a line. Come on , VINNIE's give us a break!!!!

Great food sat at bar area . Need to add ability to take reservations . Very busy location

Great food and service. Our go to place for a nice dinner when we travel to Asheville.

Came here on Sunday and to my surprise this place was packed for Sunday. Hostess told us there will be 1 hr 30 mins wait and we decided to wait given high reviews on google and Yelp. However we were seated after 40 minutes for being there so I would say I am glad we decided to wait. Our server was very polite and respectful. Food was delicious. Their eggplant parmigiana is one of the best one I have tried so far, it was flavorful and lightly crunchy the way I liked. Would Highly recommend that you come visit this place. Overall 4.35/5

I've eaten several times at Vinnie's in North Asheville, and this was my first visit to the Vinnie's South. I always love the food at Vinnie's, and this second spot is just as wonderful. We had a drink in the bar before going to our table. The bar area is spacious, and like North Vinnie's, the Cosmopolitans are marvelous. The food was absolutely delicious! The portions were generous. A special shout out to our server, Josh, who was awesome!

We had such a great time eating at Vinnie's!!! The staff were very accommodating and friendly. Our server Ashley greeted us very warmly and had all the answers to our questions!! She is a very cool server with a kind soul!! We will be back- Riley&Carson

First visit to this highly recommended restaurant. Reminds me of the type of Italian restaurant my family would frequent in NJ. Hannah was our friendly and helpful server. Our group of three had mozzarella sticks, salmon, Alfredo and penne Bolognese. Tasty and filling. Monday is 1/2 price wine by the bottle night.

We loved this place. We actually drove to their other location but could not find a parking space (we drove around the lot 2 times!)...but we are glad we ended up at this location. The hostess was fantastically welcoming, we got seated in about 20 mins (even for a party of 6), and we had friendly service. My husband and I shared a delicious ceaser salad (served w whole anchovies!), italian wedding soup (was a bit too salty, but had a good flavor profile, and linguine with garlic shrimp (perfectly prepared and flavored). They also serve complimentary freshly baked breads with oil and balsamic vinegar...which is always a perfect beginning to every Italian meal. Vinnies is a must-do!

Our first day in Asheville and we're driving around trying to get the lay of the land. Traffic is crazy, something I really didn't expect, but it was rush hour. My wife was the first to point out Vinnie's, and I said we should try it for dinner figuring we'd be nowhere near the place at that time. Well, it appears that our hotel was less than three miles from there, so dinnertime had as at their doorstep. The ambience is crazy! It's just like a loud Italian house, but the decibels were manageable. We were seated at a cozy table in back, and I splurged on an Old Fashioned. It was perfect, so my expectations for the meal were set. I am a linguine and clams in white sauce fanatic, so when I saw it listed on the menu I was set. The server notified me that they were out of fresh clams, and that told me a lot about the place. No, not that they were out of something, but that they used real clams. But she told me that the special of the evening was lobster ravioli hand made in house. And it was topped with claw meat. I had to apologize that I drooled on the tablecloth. That was going to be my dish. I had to cool it on the bread service, which was almost impossible to do, but it paid off. The lobster lived up to the build up. It was absolutely delicious. We were so stuffed we took the tiramisu to go. It was the perfect midnight snack. We were in Asheville for three nights, and each remaining night we thought of returning to Vinnie's. Alas, we wanted to experience more of the city's offerings, so Vinnie's will have to wait until our next visit.

I sat at the bar to eat. Except for the two bartenders attitudes. the service was fine. I ordered the Arancini at the suggestion of another yelper. Freaking awesome. I asked "mr attitude" which parmigiana was his favorite. he tells me it's gnocchi night. Really? Just answer my question. So I ordered the lasagna. Really good. Not my kind of red sauce. Next time the gnocchi.

My new go-to Italian restaurant!!! We had a party of 7 and an hour wait, so we sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks a small appetizers. I recommend the whiskey sour or lady Germaine! The meatballs were amazing, very moist and flavorful! The Italian wedding soup was good too. For how busy they were the hostess, I think Anne? Was so nice and friendly. The bartender was very attentive and gave great service for how busy she was. Dinner was so good. My boyfriend and I split the sausage peppers and onion dish. The rest of the family had lasagna, ASK TO ADD BOLOGNESE ON TOP!! the penne vodka and the dish with clams. All were amazing. Definitely recommend!

Vinnie's South provides a lot of what makes the original Vinnie's location such a sterling example of your classic Italian restaurant, but has a few shortcomings that prevent it from reaching those same heights. The menu is mostly the same as the original, with a few minor variations. On the whole the food is excellent, mostly well-cooked with large portions that you'll probably end up taking home. On one occasion, the family-style egglant parm we got (which, despite being hilariously listed as enough for three people, could probably serve six) was barely lukewarm. The restaurant had just opened at 4:30pm and I'm sure they had a lot of tickets to get through from the first seating, but please make sure the food you're serving is hot. On several occasions, the side Caesar salads we received were pretty severely underdressed. Service is mostly excellent, though when asking if one of their desserts contained any alcohol (to make sure it would be appropriate to let our kids have some), our server said that "no," she "didn't think so." When it comes to the presence of alcohol in food, if you're not sure, please go check - there are a host of reasons why someone might not want alcohol in their food and it is important that the customer is properly informed. On the whole, Vinnie's South is great, and I will continue coming here time after time. As it's still a relatively new location, I'm confident they will eventually iron out their issues and earn that fifth star.

After a long day exploring we were more than ready for some carbs! Was suggested by Airbnb host to check out Vinnie's down the street. We went right at 5 and there was already a line- we decided to give it a shot and sat at the bar and had some drinks while we waited (only 30 minutes) bartender was quick and efficient! We were seated and greeted and a comfy booth. Love the red and gold decor and the music they were playing was so fun! Made me feel like I was in a New York little Italy restaurant. We were told the garlic knots are a must and we are so glad we got them! Delish! I ordered the spaghetti with sweet sausage and meatballs and they topped with a cheese blend that paired perfectly. My husband got the chicken parm and it was huge! I had to try the Caesar salad so had this on the side and it was light and fresh. Service was excellent and we even got tshirts - the sayings on them were funny. Would definitely go back when we come back for a visit.

Love this place! Great atmosphere, good food, and really friendly wait staff. Our first choice for local Italian.

One of my favorite spots to get Italian. The food always hits the spot, it is absolutely divine. Our waiters have always been incredibly friendly and timely, never a bad experience! The restaurant offers a cozy and warm ambience with dim lights and beautiful decor. It is definitely on the pricier end so I would suggest saving up your pennies to eat here!

Great food service and atmosphere. We had some of the pasta dishes which were excellent

Oh my mama. This was fantastic. Garlic knots are to die for, bread and oil was fantastic, chicken parm and the Arabiatta was so flavorful. The pasta is high quality and chicken (grilled and fried) are tender and juicy. Our server Kendra was awesome and we laughed a lot. We will surely be back the next time we are town.

Our favorite! Another terrific meal at Vinnie's South, where the staff is welcoming and attentive, the food is fresh and delicious and the atmosphere is warm and festive. We always hope "V" has a booth available as she goes over and beyond to be sure your experience is as enjoyable as possible! What are you waiting for?! Go have a good meal with friends and family!

We are originally from Connecticut and now live in South Carolina. We so miss the good Italian food up north. We were visiting Asheville and saw this restaurant and decided to give it a try. So worth it! We went on a Saturday night and only waiting 30 mins. They don't take reservations so that wasn't a bad wait. The staff was very friendly and wanted to please. We had the Italian sausage for an appetizer. My first bite took me back to Arthur Ave in the Bronx. We sopped the marinara sauce up with the warm Italian bread straight from NY. Oh how I missed this! I then had the Salmon and my husband the Chicken Parm, both excellent! We were going to get a cannoli but the portions are so big we couldn't eat another bite. Next time and there will be a next time.

We have been meaning to try Vinnie's South for quite a while, and finally got there tonight. Started with a half hour wait for a table on Saturday night, so fully expected. Parking lot was full. Started with arroncini appetizer which was excellent. Creamier inside than at other restaurants. And delicious. Wife had the penne vodka with a side of shrimp. She was delighted. I had the baked penne Napolitano with a side of meatballs. A wonderful dish. We both had to take some home as the portions were sizable. Also took home a cannoli dessert for later. All the food was wonderful. Service was excellent. But the noise level was truly too loud.

Food is ok if you haven't had big-city Italian food and don't feel like cooking. The interior tries too hard to be Soprano's friendly. No one I know has ever used the terms bada bing or goomba ( I used to live near where they filmed those Bada Bing scenes in N. NJ). Feels stuck in time. Interestingly, they also own Jetta Ray's Oyster House which is excellent.

Sorry In advance to post this. Old school Italian. Will leave it there. You missed on all points. Your apps are frozen recreations. Biggest miss you can do with me is calamari. The frozen bag of crap you are serving is so obvious. You have the prefect cut rings with matching breading and octopus looking pieces. And don't even try me on the frozen risotto balls. I will skip the other dishes that were basic. But OMG the chicken piccata. That was a crime. Big fat chicken breast that appeared boiled and cut in half. Will say no more for chicken piccata connoisseurs. Total with tip which I never skimp on 194. 4 dishes and an 2 apps one which I had a coupon for. Do better. You have lost your zest since opening the second location.