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Trattoria La Vigna

4.4 (332 reviews)
ModerateItalian, Seafood
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Seafood Risotto
Brett N.

Why 4 stars? Because this was a great place for a big family dinner. --- --- --- When researching food for our recent trip to Galveston, this was at the top of the list because Italian is a favorite cuisine destination when we are getting together with the in-laws, and it had great reviews, so I was excited to check it out. We arrived with a party of 8, and while I'd called earlier in the afternoon to inquire about a reservation, they said it wouldn't be needed, so I mentioned we would see them in about 30 minutes. When we arrived, our 8-top was all set up, so I guess this was just more of an unofficial reservation, in the end. We started off with some calamari and it really hit the spot for me. 5-stars. For my main course, I came *this* close to ordering the chicken parm, but I made a last minute pivot to the seafood risotto. I definitely enjoyed the dish, but can't quite bring this to a 5-star rating because it was a tad on the bland side. 4-stars. I also will add that the side salad was pretty awful. It was basically just spinach-y lettuce with some oil. This was easily my least favorite part of the meal, but fortunately it was the only real miss. We got some fettuccine alfredo for our son and it was so good, I wished I'd ordered it for myself! The accompanying meatballs left a bit to be desired, but the alfredo was no-doubt 5-stars. I tried my father-in-law's chicken parm. I enjoyed it, but was happy I ordered seafood risotto. From the time we arrived at the restaurant, to when our food came out, it was about an hour. I'm not sure if this was because of our large party or if we just caught them on a slow day, but it was a little surprising. With that being said, we were hopeful that this was just because everything is made fresh and with some love behind it, and we felt like that ended up being the case. Fun meal - thanks TLV!

Mike M.

Delicious! That's how I would describe Trattoria La Vigna. For lunch last week, I ordered from the lunch menu the Chicken Cacciatore entree for $21. Oddly enough it's not on the dinner menu and according to our waitress too time consuming to make at night! Interesting, First to arrive was a complimentary basket of warm bread that was oh so good. Next was a side salad that was full of fresh greens and even included a piece of orange that made this such a nice start to a fine meal. Finally the entree appeared and it looked so good. In a big bowl there was grilled chicken breast meat, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives all bathed in a nice tasting tomato sauce and of course some linguini. Oh yes, this was very good tasting as the veggies were fresh. It was very satisfying to eat and those olives were bursting with flavor. The table service was very good too on a slow lunch day. I understand evenings get busy and reservations are recommended. I want to come back then and try dinner. Parking is street only. They have 2 dining rooms inside and offer an extensive wine list. There is an outdoor patio in the back.

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Elizabeth S.

My mom requested Italian on our girls trip and this delivered! The location and inside was really nondescript but the food delivered. The bread service and olive oil/spice mix was a delicious way to start our meal. We love a good house Italian salad and their house salad was light and fresh. All of their bread and pasta is made in house and that is apparent with the quality of the food. I got the bolognese which was very good. My mom got the eggplant parm which came with a side of pasta well sized. I ended the meal with a decaf cappuccino! Overall, we had a great time! Service was attentive and helpful.

Zuppa di Pesce
Juliana C.

Came here to celebrate a friend's accomplishment since she highly recommended this spot. As soon as we sat down, they brought out complimentary bread and olive oil--so good. My boyfriend and I shared the Zuppa di Pesce and it did not disappoint, super flavorful and delicious. Parking can be a bit tricky if you don't want to pay the $11-$12 for the lot next door. Be prepared to walk a few minutes if you opt for street parking.

Food menu extensive wine selection is available.
Ronda R.

Fresh ingredients and made from scratch flavors shine through the authentic Italian recipes. We have enjoyed multiple menu items over our visits to this delightful slice of nonna heaven. We have savored every aroma, taste, and texture from salad, fried calamari, ravioli, scallopini, and campagnola with various sauces and proteins. The wine offerings are numerous, and the music accompaniment elevates the experience. The servers are friendly and efficient orchestrating table service with professionalism and grace. We highly recommend that you ask questions and let your server know what you like, or dislike. They will assist you in your ideal choices, which has been our experiences. Some days you want something with hearty comfort and some days you want a lighter meal. You can find something for any preference. If you don't have room for dessert, order the tiramisu; it's nice and light. If you're up for a hearty dessert, get the cheesecake. What ever you decide on, ENJOY!

Chilean Sea Bass special
Lisa R.

Trattoria La Vigna never disappoints. Fresh pasta, outstanding veal parm. I've never had a bad dish! It's off the beaten path so a little easier to walk-in and get seated, but reservations are recommended. They also have a small "secret" patio that is dog friendly! You can enter it from the parking lot on the side of the building. Looking forward to our next meal!

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Jasmine L.

Dinner here was great! This place is a small cozy Italian restaurant that serves all of the classic Italian dishes. The service is also above average, and all the staff members were incredibly helpful! They accommodated our large group with ease and kindness The veal marsala was great! Super big portions and very flavorful. Also enjoyed the chocolate cheesecake- it wasn't too sweet and it was sooo creamy! The food is more on the pricey side, but well worth it. The inside is also very elegant, from the table setting to the art work on the walls.

Calamari Fritti
Jessica N.

Was craving Italian food and was recommended this spot by a fellow friend! Started off with their house salad that was definitely too oily but the lettuce was crisp and I enjoyed it. They also offer bread and oil but I wish they notified us that it would be charged. The Calamari Fritti had a nice light batter. The Lasagna and Bolognese had a good amount of meat and and the pasta itself was cooked just right, I would put a bit more salt on it, I think they have it on the tableside. Overall, 7/10.

Jane O.

Absolutely loved my experience here! Had the salmon gnocchi plate. It was very delicious and filling. Service was great and the atmosphere was nice and inviting. Also had the lemon cheesecake, which was very light and mildly sweet. I wasn't the biggest fan but that's probably because I was expecting something much sweeter. Nonetheless, I wouldn't definitely come back and try out another dessert on the menu!

Veal Campagnola
Amy W.

This is the place for traditional Italian cuisine in Galveston! I particularly look forward to the complimentary bread and house olive oil dip at trattoria. This was my first time trying campagnola, and they have plenty of authentic dishes you might not find at other restaurants. The texture of the pasta is always great, no matter what dish you order. Service is excellent and efficient.

A simple salad yet lovely.
Chris S.

A dinner at Trattoria La Vigna is like a dinner in Italy! My dined here recently while in Galveston to celebrate her birthday. The staff was so nice and made sure we had a most special time there. Chef Pina, the owner is always in the kitchen and graciously allowed me to snap a few pictures of her hard at work. When you dine here, you are like family and she welcomes you with authentic dishes from her family. We enjoyed the calamari, light and crisp, yet delicate. And the Mediterranean style octopus is wonderful. I enjoyed a wonderful seafood pasta dish and my loved the spaghetti. Chef Pina treated my wife to a lovely birthday dessert which we shared just after I gave her her birthday present, she was so sweet and wished her a happy day. Galveston has a lot to offer, plenty of good dining but if you want authentic Italian food I highly recommend Trattoria La Vigna! And it's much cheaper than a trip to Italy. :)

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Went on a Saturday lunch, made reservations but didn't need it. The complimentary bread was great. Had the calamari appetizer and it was cooked to perfection, melted in your mouth. I had the veal marsala. The sauce and noodles were great, great flavor. The "veal" was very tough tasked more like a round steak at veal prices. My wife has the crab ravioli. The flavors were great as was the shrimp. However the sauce was broken. Not a big deal but for 50$ we expected better. All and all we would go back and try different things, just not for an anniversary dinner.

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9 months ago

Very good food. All food, pasta and bread made in house. We had large portions and took it home for dinner! You have to try it.

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The Food is some of the best on the island. Excellent service & comfortable dining. Great restaurant!

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What a fantastic place!! The food is always fresh and delicious and the service is always perfect!!! The atmosphere is amazing as well!!

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Simply amazing food and atmosphere. Plan to re-visit before we leave Galveston. I had the Grouper Piccata.. it was amazing .

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