Went to celebrate an event in our married lives. We were regulars for years at this eatery. Always great food and service. This last time we were both disappointed by service and food. I ordered a pasta dish with pomadoro sauce and a ceaser salad. My wife ordered pasta with seafood. It was easily 20 minutes from salad to entre. When It did come, my pasta was swimming in sauce and not what I had hoped for. My wife's dish had overcooked shrimp, scallops and other seafood was also overcooked. The dessert was good as the wine was too. Sorry to see thus happen to a once great Italian eatery. We won't return. read more

Stopped by yesterday with 2 friends for a 4:30 reservation - there were few other diners there yet. When the server seated us, she said that our table was booked with another reservation at 6:30 - insinuating we had a time limit, it seemed. Now, a server may think along those lines all the time in their job, but to say it out loud to diners was tactless and less than welcoming. By 5:30 we did not have food yet, and joked with each other that we weren't going to make it in time. Ultimately, at the end of the meal the owner came around and I told him what the server had said. He went into a discourse about how the online booking service (which we did not use) uses 2-hour reservation slots etc etc, either missing or avoiding the point entirely. I mentioned it took an inordinately long time for our orders to come to the table. He said good food takes time. A cop-out, but okay. Consider my plate of salmon piccata. The salmon was not prepared as requested. Capers appeared to be absent (the whole point of piccata) but found a mere 4 under the fish. The asparagus was missing altogether, but the server did bring some quickly. The pasta wasn't overcooked, so that was right. But there was the bread, "focaccia", $2 ala carte. It was so dense and tasteless, except for the garlic on top. There were no air bubbles in sight. Granted I'm not Italian but this was not focaccia. So we'll go back to our usual place on White Pond. read more

Been dining here for years and can't say enough about it! The food and service are always excellent. The owner, Raph, is visible and obviously takes pride in what he does. Also nice to see his daughter, Isabella, taking an interest in this family business:) The renovated bar and outdoor patio are nice additions. Try the homemade pasta and or share a pizza--you won't be disappointed! read more

Came here for dinner on a Friday night when visiting Akron. Fun place! Excellent atmosphere and tasty cocktails. Our crew all enjoyed their dinners, from the salmon to the pizzas. Check this place out! read more

Always the best fresh homemade Italian food, servers are friendly, bar staff is top notch, owner(s) are always present and welcoming. A regular rotation for our family that always feels special! Delicious! Retail wine nights are amazing! read more

Food is amazing! I had chicken piccata that was Devine. The staff is very attentive. The entire experience was laid back and the atmosphere is upscale cozy!! read more

No seafood in the seafood dish. The sauce tasted burnt. I've never ever in 69 years saw a seafood dish with a heavy tomato based sauce. This $36 meal was worth $15. There was not sauce on my husband's meatballs. The people handling the bar never once asked us if our food was OK or if we needed anything. While I've been there many times in the past, it has definitely gone downhill. I understand the restaurant business is tough. If you can't do it right, don't do it at all. Don't go here for good food; they don't have any read more

Came for a recent weeknight dinner with friends and enjoyed the experience. Arrived in time for a few drinks at the bar during Happy Hour and they did a nice job mixing cocktails for us. We then moved to the dining room for our meal. We started off by sharing a mixed greens salad and then an order of calamari. The squid was served battered and very crispy with a side of garlic aioli for dipping. I had my go-to Italian dish, the chicken parmesan. It was large enough for leftovers to make it home...a very hearty plate! Would look to come here again in the future, if we were in the area. read more

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Trattoria Vaccaro's fresh pasta is incredible. I love that you can build your own dish with your choice of protein and vegetables-everything tastes so fresh and customizable. The chicken Parmesan is out of this world and an easy recommendation. For dessert, the cinnamon-sugar-dusted zeppole are always a must; they're a great size and perfect for sharing. Portions here are definitely generous, and the martinis are always my go-to. read more

Wonderful experience. Great food, broad selection. Honey glazed salmon to die for. Traditional 1957 in house made rigatoni dish was the best. Monday wine special brought it all together, thank you very much! Jack our server was great. Raphael thanks for continuing the family business. read more

Always good! Get a reservation a day before if you can. I haven't had a bad plate yet.

This was absolutely the worst place I've ever ate in my entire life. Do not recommend me and my fiancé are a younger couple and there was an older couple there around their 30 to 40s, and they got checked on a total of 13 times while we got checked on once we waited 45 minutes for our bread and another half hour for our food. We ordered the food as soon as she came back with our drinks if you are not high stature, and do not know the owner I do not recommend this spot, very expensive. The food tasted like water absolutely no intricate flavor on the bright side the ambience was halfway decent. So an end result if you are not older or don't know the owner I wouldn't bother going. read more

Hands down best "traditional" Italian I've had in Ohio. Despite the random location, the ambiance was incredible too. Very intimate dining, perfect noise level, service was great, high quality food. Everything really blew us away. I had the lasagna and my boyfriend had the pasta platter, so we got to try several sauces. The vodka sauce was a winner for sure, but their red sauce was unbelievably flavorful. We enjoyed every part of our dinner and can't wait to go back! read more

We were seated in the cozy bar. Food was delicious. I am not a big dessert person but we did share tiramisu which I thought was just ok. Really good coffee. On the way to a concert the service was efficient. read more

Classic authentic Italian with fresh yummy pasta! Wine selection especially their Super Tuscans were great. This was our 3rd time coming w a group and the service was impeccable. I tried the veal Marsala and substituted the risotto w the fresh linguine and ate every bit of it. Everyone else enjoyed their meal as well. The bruschetta and calamari starters were good too. Oh--and the freshly made grilled Caesar salad w fresh anchovies were a treat! Great do casual or fancy night out. Every town needs an authentic Italian restaurant like this. read more

Trattoria Vaccaro - a plate of pasta and vegetables - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

This place is beautiful and I can not express how flavorful the food is. The pasta was perfect! The Mr. v's Vaccaro. I suggest this delicious dish! We also had the pappardelle. Pasta delightful. House dressing is a must. Service impeccable!! Will go back for sure!! read more

Jeannie I. Went to a 90th birthday party on Saturday, and Trattoria Vaccaro catered it. OH MY GOODNESS!! Excellent food and such sweet servers. I am Italian so was so pleased with the authenticity of flavor. Fresh and tasty. We are from Canton but still considering using them in the future. Keep up the good work. Loved it! read more

Cannot say enough wonderful things about the food, ambiance, drinks, and service at this restaurant. Best pasta we've had in the Akron area- We came to celebrate a birthday and the staff was amazing and called us quickly after we left to let us know we left our card! read more

My husband and I pick a restaurant each week for a "date night". We spend time looking at reviews and going through the websites before we decide. Sometimes we look for a dive, sometimes a specify type of food we are craving, or we may drive an hour away for a place looks extraordinary. On Tuesday morning, after looking at their website and seeing the low lighting, the ambiance and pictures of the food, we decided to stay closer to home and try a restaurant we have passed by many times, but never tried. I made a reservation for Friday night at " Vaccaros Trattoria". WHAT A MISTAKE! We arrived at the restaurant 5 minutes before our reservation. We stepped inside and the hostess then turned us around and took us back out to the front entrance/hallway. It was lit up brighter than a superstore with stark white walls, dirty cracked concrete floor, dirty red and black door mats and windows into the parking lot (no curtains) so each time a car pulled in the headlights were annoying. Meantime the parking lot lights constantly glared through the windows. Bulbs hung from cords and the heaters overhead would turn on from time to time with a whine, as it was cold due to the constant opening and closing of the door, which was about 4 feet from our table. You won't see any pictures of this on the website.... I asked about being reseated inside and was told that the seats were assigned when you booked the reservation, so all tables were taken. So, no matter how early you arrived or when you booked, they decided where to seat you. No notification that you really weren't inside the restaurant, but in an enclose entrance and not even a classy one and no ambiance. We thought about walking out, but decided we were there and would make the best of it and try the food, maybe it was worth sitting at the worst table in the restaurant. Unfortunately, that was not the case. We both order pasta. The meatballs were very good, but the pasta was overcooked, mushy and it was either broken before cooking or it just came apart due to being overcooked. The Bolognese sauce was pasty with no sign of meat in it. Very disappointing. The tables in this area should never be reserved or at least not reserved without the customer knowing what they are getting. They should be held for walk ins only, that way the customer could accept the seating or not. The only nice thing about the restaurant was our server. We tipped her accordingly as no server should be punished because of the short slightness of an owner. read more

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Overpriced food, small portions, and snooty service. The only positive? The food actually tasted good. The overpriced entrees come with nothing - no bread, no salad, no sides. If I'm paying $26+ for a small bowl of pasta, you'd think they could toss in a small side salad and free bread. Sorry, but I prefer a cozy mom and pop Italian joint where the portions are generous and the servers are welcoming and attentive. I won't be back. read more

We dine here several times a year and the food is consistently great. I've tried most of the menu items and find every dish well prepared and delicious. The service is always friendly and efficient. Vaccoro's has a good ambiance for dining with friends for conversation and laughs. We always enjoy our experience here. read more

Back again last Saturday with a party of seven. Everything. from the roasted pork loin special to the chicken Parm, the salmon ,rigatoni, and my fave the Papperdelle bolognese with meatballs - excellent. Our server Tracy great job. read more

One of our favorite places to eat. Their pizza has ruined me from eating anyone else's. Karen at the bar makes to BEST Espresso martinis. Lovely restaurant and staff. read more

Love this place! Their pasta is so fresh and delicious...you can absolutely tell it is made in house. The bread they bring to the table is excellent as well (and I'm a sucker for some good bread)! Parking is easy and service is attentive but it does get busy so I would recommend a reservation if you go for a weekend dinner. They also have a pretty successful to go business if that's your jam. Definitely recommend if you want some fresh Italian grub :) read more

Trattoria Vaccaro - Angel hair with fresh veggies - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Real nice place! Karen at the bar did a great job and the food was delicious! I had the pappardelle and bolognese sauce with meatballs. The pasta and sauce was great! Two things I would point out, the meatballs tasted and looked institutional like Cisco, and the only bread they had was focaccia, hate it. Good Italian place should have good Italian bread or rolls.... Just me. Great place, great people and good food! read more

Trattoria Vaccaro - Sorry plate looks messy but pasta and sauce were great, meatballs too finely ground and exact same size. They screamed Cisco.. - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

One of our top favorite places to dine. We eat there on a regular basis and are never disappointed. The Papardelle bolognese is so good as is the lasagna, the pizza, I can go on-and-on throughout the menu. read more

EXCELLENT evening here last night (9/30). Came in alone for some wine and a quick bite, sat at the bar. Despite being surrounded by regulars (who were also so kind and welcoming!) Rosie the bartender had time to chat, welcome me, and made sure I had everything I needed. She deserves ten stars on her own! Excellent service all around Wine list was incredible, although I would've liked to see more Italian wines by the glass. The short rib arancini should NOT be missed, along with Nonna's wedding soup. The bolognese was also PERFECT. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Trattoria Vaccaro - Wine list 9/2021 - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Wow! Went looking for pizza and stumbled upon this restaurant which was a bit higher end dinning then I was looking for but best Chicago style pizza. A must try! read more

I'm giving a 4 star but it's a stretch. It's a super cute place cozy, family but high in restaurant. In another room was a super cute large bar. It's not a cheap meal - for two it was $148 with a very basic house red wine, two salads, and two entrees and splitting a dessert. The pasta is made there which I love but missed flavor in the sauces. The chicken w ravioli delivered but the pasta with vodka sauce that lacked flavor and presentation was underwhelming. The red pepper flakes and parm brought to the table gave it some flavor but without it a very dull dish. I expected their sauces to be amazing but nope. For a spendy, white table cloth restaurant it lacked those special touches you'd expect. Like the plating of the entree, the full flavor in the sauces. Pasta served without a pasta spoon. The cheese should be freshly grated and high quality which this didn't seem to be. No fresh pepper offered nor salt and pepper on the table. I get it these are bonuses but when spending extra dollars you expect these things. The server was a very nice young man but unable to describe the dishes beyond what he liked so perhaps we missed ordering their better menu items. But we will give it another try. I'd love the environment and it has potential to be fabulous by kicking up the flavors and the details of a fine dining experience. read more

So, it was a 4 for food quality and taste. Take prices into consideration maybe 3.5. We started with a seat in the hallway/front porch. Not the ideal seat in the house. Every time someone opens the door temp drops 10 degrees. We're treated by a friendly waitress and brought our drinks promptly. The bourbon list was almost double what some of the prices should be. You can't charge $18 for a pour of a $37 bottle. Silly. Anyways, the calamari was really good. Breaded but VERY tender. Wife had gnocchi with fennel sausage and she said it was great. I had the Nonnas eggplant parm and it was different but very creamy and tasty. We wrapped it up with a piece of cake that was delish. Theee downfalls-wife asked for a 6 ounce poor of wine and the waitress brought her a 10oz poor. When my wife mentioned "it looked like a lot" waitress stated thought you said 10 and then carved is the extra $6 for it. Second the seating, would have definitely rather been inside. The inside, though in kind of disarray, sure looked cozier than the porch. Lastly, pricing is a bit much for what you get. $180 for two people demands 4 star service and ambiance. This was not par to price. Although the food was good I can think of 50 establishments I'd rather spend $180 on dinner. read more

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Food has always been great, atmosphere is an awesome dinner spot, service is great. When in the area for business, I often go here with my team mates. read more

We were surprised the food was not up to par this time. Normally we enjoy our meal here at Vaccaro but this time the red pasta sauce was bland. We were also surprised by the additionail charges for bread and a few shavings of cheese on our side salads. The atmosphere and service were good but we couldn't help feeling nickled and dimed when we left compared to our past experiences here. read more

Vaccaros is a gem tucked away in a strip mall conveniently located off 77. On any given night you will find owner Raphael cooking or mingling with his guests. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, fabulous desserts!!! YUM! We had a group of 8 .and stayed for over 3 hours sharing stories, food, and wine! read more

Trattoria Vaccaro - Grilled eggplant tasted fresh off the grill with decadent riccota cheese and fresh vegetables! Oh my, I could have liked the plate - Italian Near Me - Akron, Ohio

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If you are in the area .. this place is not to be missed . Tuesdays .. half price bottle of wine .. who doesn't love that ?? The banana pepper appetizer was outstanding .. pepper was tender and delicious .. filling was delightful and sauce was to die for . Homemade pasta with meatballs and bolognese was absolutely amazing as was the homemade rigatoni with fennel sausage . The focaccia bread with infused olive pile was so flavorful . I laugh at the comments some yelped made that the food takes too long .. it's homemade and that takes time .. that person needs to eat at Olive Garden because they obviously know nothing about food or what it takes to make pasta and sauce . Service was just as amazing as the food . Highly recommend !! read more

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The food was not to my liking..... disappointing .... I went there about a month ago. When we got out we both agreed the nicest part of the restaurant was the gentleman we sat next two..... read more

The food takes way too long to come out of the kitchen and more than half the tables were empty. 30 minutes for our appetizers: stuffed banana peppers where a 3/5, way too much meat as a filling. The mozzarella sticks looked good, my wife like them and I thought they were fine but nothing special, so I will give a 4/5. One hour later... the pizza came out and was really good, a spicy sausage pizza (5/5) but the kitchen forgot to make it and our chicken Parmesan (2/5) came out very cold with the hot pizza. I know the chicken parm is good since my parents brought leftovers of it home and it some how was hotter than what we got at the restaurant. Sitting outside it seemed like our waiter forgot us the whole time and the table next to us was empty and not bused for over an hour. People from the inside of the restaurant thought it was ok to smoke cigarettes 15ft from us and there was an ashtray 4ft from us, so gross. Overall, for the price point it was weak service and bad execution. I know they have good food for the area but this experience did not show that. I am not coming back anytime soon, maybe for pizza to go. For messing up our order they still made us pay full price!! I think it's 3.5/5, rounded down for a mediocre experience. read more

The fact that the owner knows my cousins means they eat there too much but I totally get it lol. Delicious food nice mood lighting and great hospitality. I wish I had a pic but I was hungry and forgot. Next time I'm in town I'll be back. read more

The food was outstanding, I started with a salad and had Sea Bass. The service was outstanding and her recommendations were spot on. The atmosphere, music, and overall environment was perfect. No time to take photos of my food as it was outstanding and I took no time to start eating. read more

Great food and bottle of wine Very relaxing feeling in the dining room Great service Nice saying hi to the owner read more

Love their freshly made angel hair pasta and bread. I've had it ordered for take out before but it doesn't taste as good as dining their when the pasta is just tossed in deliciousness. read more