Been hearing about and wanting to try Vince's meat sauce for years. Finally picked up a container of the sauce via their drive thru. At home, cooked up some spaghetti noodles, had a nice homemade green side salad and garlic bread ready to go. Served it all up with the steaming hot plate of spaghetti using the rewarmed meat sauce from Vince's and topped with freshly grated parmesan. We ate it. And....nothing. Not the mountain-top moment, not even a foothill moment. I'm guessing if one frequented Vince's with family - growing up with fun family outings, this would be a reminder of fond memories, maybe? Sorry Vince's. I wanted something really special. read more

Absolutely love coming here, the food is always great with big portions and fresh food! The ambience is very homey and decorated with little relics of Vince's original menus and family photos. Gia/ Gianna is absolutely so precious and such an amazing server, I always look forward to seeing her there! She goes above and beyond every single time! Highly recommend! read more

We've been coming to Vince's off and on for over three years, mostly drawn back by the lasagna and cheese bread -- both of which are consistently good and the reason we've given this place so many chances. That said, the service continues to leave a lot to be desired. On our latest visit, we told to sit anywhere in the restaurant, then completely forgotten about. After waiting over 15 minutes with no greeting or water, we had to go hunt down a server ourselves. (Note - the place was not busy inside or in the drive-through) We found out they were out of lasagna -- which, let's be honest, is half the menu here. That left spaghetti as our only real option. Not a great look when you're known for two things, and one of them is missing. To top it off, we asked for an extra plate to share with our two young kids (under 2 and 7) and were told there'd be a $2 charge just for the plate. No extra food, just a plate. Really? The servers seemed tired and not particularly interested in being there -- no smiles, no warmth, just going through the motions. They'd rather chat amongst themselves than actually serve the people sitting in the restaurant. Not exactly a customer-first vibe. We want to keep supporting Vince's, but the lack of customer service and these little nickel-and-dime moments make it harder and harder to come back. We want to love this place. The food still holds up--but the service keeps dragging the whole experience down. And at some point, that becomes harder to overlook. We're rooting for this place, but something's got to change. read more

We have come here for many many years. Food is great. Very relaxed atmosphere. However, if you're looking for a place that has friendly, accommodating staff, this is not the place for you. We have ordered the same thing for years. We are now being told oh we can't do that. Even though they have forever. The young girl now working here just is not into customer service. I will still come for the food but not happy with service. read more

The food is delicious and they brought my food to go extremely fast. They need to open more locations

Bought an overpriced mediocre pan of lasagna from this establishment . Nobody said that the tray was to be returned or they would be charged $ 150.00. The person who called and stated this tomy wife was rude and hostile. And by the way the counter service was cold and dismissive. Never again. read more

I live in Lake Elsinore and I always make the trip to go to Vince's in Ontario and that place is super fast and welcoming . So I made the choice today to try out this location in Temecula. And it was horrible. The waiter was completely rude and lacking communication. I asked him some questions regarding my order and his short sentences made me feel like I was not worth his breath. The moral in this location needs work. The cook in the back I was completely shocked that he had facial hair that was not properly groomed , he was the gentleman handling all the pasta and sauce. I think the attitude from these guys is ruining the historic name of Vince's. I will never come back to this location, I will make that drive back to Ontario even though I live down the street from Temecula. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE ! Food is FANTASTIC ! Evertime I come down from Arizona I always have to stop at Vince's. I miss this place after leaving California. However, if you want some Great Spaghetti or Laszania go to Vince's Spaghetti Express. Either sit down or take it to go. Service is great. The employees are super nice. Ambiance is very quaint. Either way you won't be disappointed. My favorite is the Spaghetti with butter only as for my husband...he can never make up he's mind between the Spaghetti with meat sauce or regular sauce or the Laszania twice baked with extra cheese on top. Oh MUST try the garlic bread or cheese bread. Again, you won't be disappointed. So go give a try. read more

We ordered 2 of the meals for 2. The bread was not correct! We wanted garlic and received cheese. The meat sauce container was only 1/2 to 2/3 full. Not enough for spaghetti. We ordered cheese... none in our packaging. Salad and no dressing. Soup was good. Never had issues with Vince's previously. read more

I just called to put my order in on 3 dinner plates like I usually do and pay for it right then with a nice tip so the wife can I pick it up on her way home, but the gentleman who answered said go through the drive thru, this is the first i been told this, and he didnt care so I will go elsewhere and he said ok. read more

I tried Vince's contrary to all the one star reviews. I had lasagna with meat sauce and side of Italian sausages. The lasagna was barely edible the noodles thick and I would say heavy handed, drowned in sauce. My Italian grandmother's lasagna was delicate and light. I suggest you get it on the side. The sausage tough, probably cooking it in an open oven. Sausages not cooked under aluminum foil where steam tenderizes the casings. These were like plastic so I had one bite and left them. The cooks don't know what they're doing here and are very heavy handed. The five stars for lasagna were probably employees or family because the food sucks. Preparation of Italian food is like love...it should be slow and delicate. There's nothing delicate about the food here, it was barely edible, but definitely not memorable. Sorry to say, my spumoni ice cream was the best part the dinner. You are warned! Don't waste your money here like I did. read more

BAD OWNER! BAD MANAGEMENT!What restaurant won't honor a gift certificate purchased at a different location, even though the Temecula location is listed on the certificate. Good customer service would be to honor it. Was this worth the pile of one star reviews? AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! read more

I've been going to Vince's Ontario since I was a kid. This was my first time at Vince's Temecula. SO good!!!!! I had a half order of the spaghetti with meat sauce and topped with melted provolone. The service was amazing, and great ambiance and wine list read more

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I rolled through Vince's a couple of Sundays ago and ordered spaghetti with meat sauce and two meatballs. I also ordered the dinner portion of the lasagna. I totally forgot to take a picture of the food, but both dishes were very delicious and the portions were generous. I went back today and ordered the same thing but lunch portions. The food was just as delicious and even the lunch sizes were plenty. Both times that I went my order was to go. The restaurant appeared to be clean with a cool atmosphere, and I was pleasantly greeted each time I visited the restaurant. I look forward to coming back. read more

Vince's Spaghetti Express - Spaghetti with meat sauce lunch size with a meatball and lasagna with meat sauce lunch size. Very filling! - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

Well for starters I've always have gone drive through which is super convenient, especially when you have kids but today I decided to take the family there and it was amazing. Denice was very helpful and polite. This restaurant is like going to a family member's house food is super authentic and you can tell by all the ingredients a must try is the meatball sandwich and the lasagna my kids all like the spaghetti read more

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Vince's is a downtown Temecula hidden gem! The atmosphere, people and food make for a wonderful experience you won't soon forget. My absolute favorite item on the menu is the Lasagna with Meat Sauce - it's so rich in taste and overall extremely filling. Vince's may not be a place where you go expecting second servings - but that's because the portions are an amazing size! A great way to guarantee yourself lunch/dinner for the next day (and in my opinion, for an amazing price too) :) Vince's is where you go for a home cooked meal that you don't have to cook. You can truly tell them put the time and effort into perfecting everything on the menu! If you're ever in Temecula, make Vince's one of those places you stop and try. read more

The food was excellent as always. But, the service at the Temecula location is terrible, they are unfriendly, they rush you out, they didn't let me review the bill before payment. I asked for a printed receipt and never got one. I'm in my 60's and going out to eat on the weekend is a treat. I like to take my time and enjoy the eating out experience. Especially with the higher cost of everything these days. If you decide to eat at Vince's Spaghetti Express in Temecula, make sure you opt for the drive thru and take it home. :-( read more

I've been wanting to try this place & finally did. So, on the plus side: Service was very good and food portion was big (if that is what you are looking for) + garlic cheese bread good. Negative for me was the salad had way too much dressing & soup was luke warm + the meat sauce was very bitter (like a burnt taste) I only ate a few bites. I really tried to like it as I love Italian food but did not enjoy my meal (maybe a one off for them, idk?) but I will likely not be a return customer. read more

Haven't been here in a few years stopped to get a meatball sandwich for lunch today, worst sandwich I ever had no sauce whatsoever meatballs were bland and the bread tasted freezer burnt. It was just nothing good to say about it. I'm sorry I used to be a great place to go not so much today. And of course it was $14 for a sandwich only not worth a penny. read more

Bad enough that the women that took our order was rude. Got my order wrong I ordered the Mostaccioli because spaghetti doesn't do well with my stomach and got spaghetti which was cold. We ordered a slice of tiramisu and it was tiny and have the bottom layer was gone along with being melted. read more

Great service and food. Love to get to go sauce to have on hand for last minute meals.

Came in today to carry out a gallon of sauce and some lunch for me and my brother. They had everything ready within 10 minutes and the French dip sandwich was amazing! read more

Absolutely amazing tasting spaghetti, sausage link, anti pasta salad! Called the manager and he is all about the customer - great service. I had it delivered but I've been inside the restaurant many times and it's great for families, relaxed atmosphere, and smells so good! read more

Yesterday's food not fresh rancid sauce burnt pasta moldy cheese Owner told me the lasagna was from yesterday's "that's just how it goes for to get rid of the old pan first " $25.00 for day old pasta !!! Won't be going back ever again. No apology no I'll take half off the price no free desert nothing just a FU ATTITUDE read more

Simple Italian meal. No fuss. This place is nostalgic for me. Keep this place going! I love how lowkey and comforting the food is.

The best spaghetti dinners! The meat sauce is amazing. their meatballs are amazing. Not your usual food. if you don't want to eat there, perfect for taking home for dinner. We keep the meat sauce frozen in our freezer for those days when we don't know what we want. Vince's meat sauce makes the meal really special. Once you have it you are hooked. (their garlic or cheese bread is top notch too). read more

I ordered the spaghetti for two. It came with a salad and cheesy garlic bread. I also ordered two meatballs. Usually Vince's has great food. I was pretty disappointed this time around. Here goes....the portion of spaghetti was great but came with no sauce making it dry and very hard to eat. The meatballs were pretty dry and contained only enough sauce to cover the meatballs. Please do better Vince. I did enjoy the cheesy bread though. read more

I have been eating at Vinces in Ontario for years. I think their pasta with meat sauce is so good. The cheese and garlic bread are crispy and addictive. My husband loves the lasagna. However, yesterday I did take out and spent almost 100 bucks. The lasagna take out in the picture was $18 Ala Carte. I repeat, the lasagna alone was $18! While it was good, I can't justify spending that again. read more

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I ordered a to go order this evening from this place. The food was disgusting and I found hair in my spaghetti . I'm never gonna try this place ever again . I lost my whole appetite eating this awful dish. read more

Thank you Vince's for still being around. 11 years ago we stumbled upon this place in Torrance that I loved so much only to find out they closed a few years later. I was so sad that I thought I would never find it again! I was so happy we came to Temecula!!!! I was driving and my husband said "look babe I think that's Vince's! It looks like the same sign and everything!" HE WAS RIGHT!!!! we came here and they still served the food with their little cart. It's an express and the one at torrance was a nice restaurant but when I got my spaghetti I was soooooo happy!!!! I remembered it like it was yesterday!!! My kids enjoyed it so much and the last time we were had Vince's my eldest was still in my tummy! Thank you for still being around! I guess will be doing more Temecula visits! read more

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My husband and I went for a late lunch yesterday, and as soon as we walked in Angel the general manager made our experience sooo enjoyable from beginning to end. The food is always delicious here, but the service was top notch!! Thank you Angel! read more

I grew up going to Vince's Spaghetti in Torrance and it was a local favorite. Anytime we would go there there was a line outside of people waiting to get in because it was that good. Imagine my surprise when I found out there is a Vince's Spaghetti Express out in Temecula where my Brother and his family live. We decided to order one of the Half Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Dinners with soup and Garlic Bread, and one of the Half Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce with a salad and Garlic bread. Also ordered a side of Cheese Bread. The food was hot and smelled just like I remembered! Didn't take long for us to scarf it all down either! We will definitely be ordering from here again whenever we come out this way! read more

Vince's Spaghetti Express - spaghetti in a skillet - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

This is a great place that is really close to the 15 freeway. I have been to the other Vinces in the inland Empire but My girlfriend and I came here for the first time recently. The spaghetti is outstanding. I like to have it smothered with cheese to make the already outstanding spaghetti taste even more outstanding! The lasagna is pretty good as well. It is quite flavorful with the various spices And they did not hold back on the sauce. The servers were attentive to our needs. The manager on duty did a great job Making sure that service was spectacular and the food came out in a timely manner. It had a really nice and cozy ambience. I saw that it even had a drive-through. I think this is the first time I've ever seen a spaghetti drive-through. I'll definitely be back. read more

Vince's Spaghetti Express - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

Visited Vince spaghetti house after years of not being able to. They're in the south end of Temecula and I moved up to the Beaumont area, which is north about an hour or so away. Happened to go get my vehicle serviced and thought I'd go get some lunch in the meantime. I remember that they were close so I went for lunch. Not as good and flavorful as it was when I went before, seemed that it lacked some spices in the sauce as when I went approximately eight years or so, but it was still an enjoyable experience and it was good. I will visit again. read more

Been a customer of Vince's for 40 years and of the Temecula locations for 20 years. I called and tried to place an order and the "GM" Angel would not take it and told me to drive through. This is the first time I have ever had Vince's decline a $100 phone order. I guess they don't want our business. This "GM" need to go to school for customer service. I guess we will be skipping Vince's Temecula from here on out. read more

Best bread ever! Delicious soups, entrees especially the French dip oh my! The French dip is full of meat and provolone but I can still get it in my mouth plus the bread is just perfection I always order extra to take home for use with olive oil dipping as appetizer. Scrumptious:) Vegan options too . Highly recommended! read more

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Love me some Vince's Spaghetti for the last 50 years!! The meat sauce is the BEST! Delicious meatballs! So much food for a great price! read more

Vince's Spaghetti Express - Spaghetti and meatballs with extra meat sauce!!! Delicious - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

This used to be so good ! This is my 5 dollar side salad right from the bag ? And the meatball was horrible ! Way too salty They could have added a few croutons or mozzarella cheese ? Anything to make it appealing read more

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I went in on a Thursday afternoon at about 5:00 pm. There was one other group of six in there at the time. I was ahead of the dinner crowd, which started arriving as I was leaving. My server, Cynthia, was friendly and attentive, and food was served promptly. The salad was cold and crisp, the soup hot. These are important details. I had the two slices of garlic bread, and I don't know how you like your garlic bread, but these were exquisite: warm, tender, and not too overpowering. The lasagna with meat sauce was a delight to behold: a huge portion (probably for sharing in mind). The lasagna was well stacked, with ample ingredients in each layer, and the mozzarella was very satisfying. I had no room for dessert! On my way out, I overheard another table saying, "They have really good sauce here!" I concur. And highly recommend Vince's. read more

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This is my wife and my favorite spaghetti house in the Temecula area. In our opinion, they have one of the best meat sauces, using high-quality freshly grated Parmesan. In particular, it's also the only place that my wife can have garlic bread and not get sick from the garlic. They use a garlic powder for their garlic seasoning and as a doctor I don't understand how that processing eliminates her reaction to the garlic, but that is in fact the case. The only other food that I can comment on that I have how did the restaurant is there sausage sandwich. For the price it's small and for anyone with a moderate appetite, it is not satisfying enough to fill you up. Customer service is excellent as well as prompt. So if you're in the Temecula area and want some great spaghetti, it's a great place to give a try. Minutes off the Rancho California Road exit off the 15. Enjoy. read more

Vince's Spaghetti Express - Full order of spaghetti with meat sauce - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California