Il Vicolo Trattoria

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. Real authentic Italian in ingredients, style and taste. I had made reservations but I am sure they would have been able to accommodate us even if we didn't have one. Reservations recommend though for parties larger then 4 because they did have a few large groups at the same time. Staff was super nice and we never went a minute without having out water and drinks refilled. Whoever was available, was helping with anything we needed and you could really see the teamwork between the employees. The good was amazing. The pasta was creamy. And the pizza was just how pizza should look and taste like. Perfect crust and ingredients in the combinations. Many food options to choose from and you won't be disappointed no matter what you get. Many wine options, we went with Italian wine and love it. There is street parking on the entry side but also a parking garage on the back side. The patio is great! Definitely recommend this restaurant for romantic date nights.

Absolutely wonderful! My lobster ravioli was absolutely perfect; the accompanying rich tomato sauce was near enough to sauces I enjoyed in Italy that I couldn’t help smiling with nearly every bite. While the menu is mostly central, and southern, Italian, my partner found a splendid mushroom white sauce did that they couldn’t stop raving about. The salad selection was fabulous, as well. We had a Caesar and a concoction with strawberries, apples, and walnuts (with a vinegar reduction!) that was incredibly flavorful, yet simplistically fresh. The bottomless bread is excellent (perhaps just a *touch* too much toasting). Service was on point: ever present, but not stiflingly so. The portion size was really good - enough to sate my hunger but not so much that I couldn’t move (or consider dessert). The kitchen is not experimental; most of the dishes are traditional, or close enough, that some minor unexpected flourishes - while welcomed and tasty - are not what I’d describe as New Italian. But, it’s exactly what I craved! This is a neighborhood gem, and a place not to miss if you adore solid, mostly traditional, mostly southern Italian food. Note: I dined here in early Oct 2022 in case the menu doesn’t look like what I’m describing at a later date).

Second time here and it was so good! I had the spinach gnocchi with squash, pancetta, tomato, onions in a cream sauce. I think it was one of the top 5 pasta dishes I’ve ever eaten! Highly recommend it! My husband had the vodka pasta which was also delicious. Service is great and it was fun dining Al fresco on a warm May night. We’ll be back!

This place is great, recently, I was wanting some pasta, I already had some ravioli filled with lobster, and I was on my way to Jewel. Grocery store to buy some marinara or Alfredo sauce in the jar. For some reason I had a wild hair and decided to call this restaurant right before they were closing, I got the most helpful young lady on the phone. I told her what I was trying to accomplish, she said come on in five minutes later I’m there 10 minutes after that I am home, they include some fresh bread, and the sauces were just divine. I’ve been going this place for years. I think the Italian food that they produce out of this location is some of the best I’ve ever had. I love to mix marinara and Alfredo!

Tiramisu was a great dessert alongside espresso. Loved my spinach ravioli!! Margherita pizza was our appetizer choice. I would definitely come again. Service was great and attentive. Restaurant was not too loud, and tables were not small, unlike other places I've been. Plenty of parking as it is next to a parking garage (2 bucks for the 2 hours we were there, so don't freak out at the idea of using a parking garage).