Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria
241 Connor Drive, Charlottesville
(434) 973-4055
Customers' Favorites
Large Pizza with Pepperoni & Meatball
Basket of Garlic Bread 6
Meatball Parmigiana Sub
Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Four Cheese Ravioli
Fettuccine Alfredo
Smiley Face Pizza
Veggie Stromboli
Chicken Piccata
Italian Wings 6
Beverages
BOTTLED TEA
2 LITER SODA
BOTTLED JUICE
DIET PEPSI
DR PEPPER
SAN PELLEGRINO 250 ml
PEPSI
DIET DR PEPPER
MT DEW
ROOT BEER
GINGER ALE
CHEERWINE
BOTTLED WATER
CAN SODA
Beverages
GINGER ALE
CAN SODA
BOTTLED TEA
2 LITER SODA
ROOT BEER
MT DEW
CHEERWINE
CHOCO MILK
BOTTLED WATER
DR PEPPER
BOTTLED JUICE
SAN PELLEGRINO 250 ml
PEPSI
DIET PEPSI
DIET DR PEPPER
MILK
Picked for you
LARGE CHEESE PIZZA
Hand tossed in a New York style crust made per order.
PHILLY STEAK
Sliced ribeye grilled with onions, topped with white American cheese, lettuce and tomatoes on a 8" sub roll served with homemade chips.
VODKA RIGATONI
Rigatoni pasta with a creamy homemade vodka sauce with basil.
Frozen Limoncello Flute
Lemon Gelato with whipped cream swirl served in a flute glass.
MOZZARELLA STICKS (6)
Fresh mozzarella sticks wrapped in a light breading and deep-fried to a crispy golden brown on the outside with gooey melted cheese on the inside... Oh, gotta have it!
Appetizers
GARLIC KNOTS
6-8 Pieces of fluffy knots tossed with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese served with homemade marinara sauce.
MOZZARELLA STICKS (6)
Fresh mozzarella sticks wrapped in a light breading and deep-fried to a crispy golden brown on the outside with gooey melted cheese on the inside... Oh, gotta have it!
BASKET OF GARLIC BREAD (6)
6 Slices of Garlic Bread with a side of homemade marinara sauce!
BONELESS WINGS (8)
Boneless Chicken wings, specially prepared plain, hot, mild or bbq, served up hot with Vinny's blue cheese or ranch dressing.
BASKET OF RAVIOLI
Deep Fried ravioli bites, your choice of 4 Cheese or Jalapeño Cheese (Spicy)
ITALIAN WINGS (6)
Chicken wings, specially prepared plain, hot, mild or bbq, served up with Vinny's ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
BASKET OF FRIES
BASKET OF CHIPS
Vinny's famous deep fried golden-brown potato chips
SIDE DRESSING
Vinnys Italian, Vinny's ranch, Thousand island, Caesar, Honey Mustard, Catalina(French), Bleu Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek, Oil Vinegar.
FRESH TOMATO & MOZZARELLA
Fresh sliced tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil, served with house balsamic vinaigrette dressing
FRIED CALAMARI
Lightly floured calamari, fried to a light golden-brown, served with spicy marinara and a wedge of lemon.
POT OF GOLD
Mozzarella sticks, jalapeño ravioli, cheeseravioli, onion rings and Vinny's chips. Served in a golden crispy shell.
SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Blend of spinach, artichoke, cheese and spicesserved with chips of garlic bread
BRUSCHETTA
A slice of crusty bread rubbed with raw garlic, brushed with extra-virgin oil, topped with a blend of cheese, fresh tomato and basil then baked to perfection... the way you do it in the country!
FRIED ZUCCHINI
Sliced zucchini breaded and deep-fried.
BASKET OF ONION RINGS
ITALIAN WINGS (12)
Chicken wings, specially prepared plain, hot, mild or bbq, served up with Vinny's ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
Salads - Soups - Dressings
HOUSE SALAD SMALL
Iceberg lettuce, romaine heart lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olive, green olive, peperoncini and croutons, served with your choice of dressing.
GREEK SALAD
Iceberg with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onions, Black Olives, Green Peppers and Feta Cheese.
CHEF SALAD
Iceberg lettuce, Romaine hearts, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, peperoncini, sliced turkey and ham, mozzarella, cheddar, bacon bits, egg.
CAESAR SALAD SMALL
Romaine lettuce topped with mozzarella, parmesan and croutons served caesar dressing.
HOUSE SALAD LARGE
Iceberg lettuce, romaine heart lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, black olive, green olive, peperoncini and croutons, served with your choice of dressing.
MINESTRONE SOUP
Beans, stewed tomatoes and mixed Italian vegetables in a thick broth, simmered slow for hours
CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Marinated chicken breast served over romaine, topped with mozzarella, croutons and Parmesan cheese severed Caesar dressing.
GREEK SALAD (SMALL)
Iceberg with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onions, Black Olives, Green Peppers and Feta Cheese.
ANTIPASTO SALAD
A salad just like the old country... a large bowl of greens, artichokes, roasted red peppers, mixed olives, peperoncini and red onions all marinated in our famous Vinny's house Italian dressing, then topped off with fresh mozzarella, soppressata, ham, salami and provolone.
CHEF SALAD (SMALL)
Iceberg lettuce, Romaine hearts, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, peperoncini, sliced turkey and ham, mozzarella, cheddar, bacon bits, egg.
CAESAR SALAD LARGE
Romaine lettuce topped with mozzarella, parmesan and croutons served caesar dressing.
SIDE DRESSING
Vinnys Italian, Vinny's ranch, Thousand island, Caesar, Honey Mustard, Catalina(French), Bleu Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek, Oil Vinegar.
PHILLY STEAK CAESAR SALAD
Sliced rib-eye grilled with onions, over crisp romaine, topped with mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan and Caesar dressing
ANTIPASTO SALAD (SMALL)
A salad just like the old country... a small bowl of greens, artichokes, roasted red peppers, mixed olives, peperoncini and red onions all marinated in our famous Vinny's house Italian dressing, then topped off with fresh mozzarella, soppressata, ham, salami and provolone.
BUFFALO CHICKEN *SALAD*
Buffalo Chicken topped on a bed of lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, and onions with ranch dressing.
DRESSING 16 OZ
Vinnys Italian, Vinny's ranch, Thousand island, Caesar, Honey Mustard, Catalina(French), Bleu Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek, Oil Vinegar.
FOUR BEAN SALAD (SMALL)
Cooked mixed beans served over a bed of our housesalad, topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, served with your choice of dressing.
FOUR BEAN SALAD
Cooked mixed beans served over Iceberg topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, served with your choice of dressing.
Hot On Grill
PHILLY STEAK
Sliced ribeye grilled with onions, topped with white American cheese, lettuce and tomatoes on a 8" sub roll served with homemade chips.
NEW YORK REUBEN
Pastrami, sauerkraut and white American cheese, topped with Thousand Island dressing and grilled on rye bread served with homemade chips.
GRILLED FISH SANDWICH
Lightly blackened tilapia with lettuce, tomato, red onions, chipotle mayo on a Kaiser Roll served with homemade chips.
BUFFALO CHICKEN STEAK
Chicken Breast cooked in hot sauce and bleu cheese, topped with melted white American and cheddar cheese on a 8in sub roll served with homemade chips.
PHILLY CHICKEN
Marinated chicken with onions and mushrooms, topped with white American cheese on a 8" sub roll served with homemade chips.
SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN
Grilled chicken breast in BBQ sauce, topped with bacon, yellow American cheese and cheddar on a Kaiser roll served with homemade chips.
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
VINNYS HALF POUNDER
½ Pound of ground chuck , topped with yellow American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and Mayo served on a Kaiser roll served with homemade chips.
GRILLED CHEESE
VEGGIE SUB
Spinach, onions, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, dressing and melted provolone on a 8in sub roll served with homemade chips.
BLACKEND CHICKEN SANDWICH
Chicken breast blackened with spices, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and ranch dressing on a Kaiser roll served with homemade chips.
Off The Grill
PARMIAGIANO SUB
Your choice of meatball, sausage, chicken, eggplant, and veal mothered in marinara and covered with melted mozzarella on an 8" roll served with homemade chips.
ITALIAN HOAGIE
Ham, capicola ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions and house Italian dressing
CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
Chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and provolone cheese topped with honey mustard... all rolled up in your choice of a tomato & basil or wheat wrap served with homemade chips.
VINNYS CLUB
Wheat or white bread with mayo, sliced ham, turkey breast, crisp bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
GREEK CHICKEN WRAP
Sliced marinated grilled chicken, feta cheese, black olives, red onions, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, hot peppers topped with Greek dressing served with homemade chips.
HOT SICILIAN SUB
Pepperoni, soppressata, salami, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella baked hot topped with basil and Vinny's Italian dressing.
SIDE DRESSING
Vinnys Italian, Vinny's ranch, Thousand island, Caesar, Honey Mustard, Catalina(French), Bleu Cheese, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek, Oil Vinegar.
TURKEY AND CHEESE
Thinly sliced turkey and provolone and Mayo served on a hoagie roll
HAM AND CHEESE
Thinly sliced ham and provolone and Mayo served on a hoagie roll
Vinny's Specialties
VODKA RIGATONI
Rigatoni pasta with a creamy homemade vodka sauce with basil.
LASAGNA
Layers of pasta, 100% ground chuck, marinara and ricotta and baked with mozzarella
HOUSE PASTA
Create your own Masterpiece! Spaghetti, linguine, penne, fettuccine or capellini with marinara or spicy marinara
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettuccine pasta smothered in creamy homemade Alfredo sauce made fresh every order
BAKED SPAGHETTI
Spaghetti tossed with Meat Sauce, Baked with Mozzarella until Golden Brown
CHICKEN PARMIAGIANO
Create your own Masterpiece! Spaghetti, linguine, penne, fettuccine or capellini with marinara or spicy marinara
CHICKEN PICCATA
Chicken breast sautéed to perfection with artichoke hearts, caper and fresh tomatoes in a lemon butter wine sauce, served over angel hair pasta.
EGGPLANT PARMIAGIANO
Breaded and baked with Vinny's marinara, topped with mozzarella and baked. Served with a side of Vinny's spaghetti.
SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS
Fresh ricotta mixed with blanched chopped spinach, stuffed into huge pasta shells, smothered in Vinny's white Alfredo sauce and layered with melted mozzarella
BLACKEND CHICKEN PRIMAVERA
Sautéed fresh broccoli, zucchini and summer squash, diced tomatoes and penne in a rich creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with boneless, skinless juicy blackened breast of chicken
FOUR CHEESE RAVIOLI
Ricotta, mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cooked and smothered in Vinny's white Alfredo sauce
CHICKEN MARSALA
Thinly sliced chicken breast sautéed with fresh mushrooms in Marsala wine, served with Capellini Pasta
TORTELLONI CAMPAGNOLA
Cheese-filled pasta pouches, tossed with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms and chunks of Italian sausage, served in a creamy roasted red peppers sauce
CHEESE MANICOTTI
Three cheese manicotti in Vinny's marinara, topped with mozzarella and baked
PESTO RICOTTA EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
Blends of fine cheeses and pesto, rolled in sliced of fresh, lightly breaded eggplant, then baked to perfection and topped with Vinny's tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with a side of capellini pasta.
VEAL PARMIAGIANO
Breaded and baked with Vinny's marinara, topped with mozzarella and baked. Served with a side of Vinny's spaghetti.
SAUSAGE RAVIOLI AMATRICIANA
Beef filled ravioli in a crumbled sausage, fresh spinach, red wine and tomato sauce sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
TILAPIA ALLA VINNY'S
Fresh tilapia seasoned and seared to perfection, then topped with crabmeat, shrimp fresh tomato, artichoke, and capers in a roasted red pepper sauce, served over angel hair pasta.
GRILLED SALMON
Fresh fillet of salmon grilled to perfection then topped with creamy homemade roasted red pepper sauce and served over angel hair pasta, accompanied by a side of sautéed mixed vegetables.
MARE E MONTI
Seafood Pasta with Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and fresh mushrooms in a creamy lemon sauce tossed with Fettuccine Pasta
PENNE ALLA BOSCAIOLA
Penne pasta in a creamy mushroom meat sauce.
Kids Menu
KIDS FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettuccine tossed in a homemade Alfredo sauce
CHEESE SMILEY FACE PIZZA
A BIG slice of cheese pizza with cheese arranged in a BIG Italian Smiley-Face
KIDS BAKED SPAGHETTI
Spaghetti in our meat sauce and topped with mozzarella and baked until golden.
CHICKEN FINGERS (3) AND FRIES
Served with fries and honey mustard
KIDS LASAGNA
Layers of pasta, 100% ground chuck, marinara and ricotta baked
KIDS SPAGHETTI
Comes with meat sauce
SMILEY FACE PIZZA
A BIG slice of cheese pizza with pepperoni arranged in a BIG Italian Smiley-Face
MAC AND CHEESE
Penne pasta smothered with blends of cheeses and creamy alfredo sauce.
KIDS BURGER & FRIES
¼ Pound of fresh-ground beef on hamburger bun served with fries
KIDS CHEESE RAVIOLI (3)
Cheese filled pasta in house made marinara sauce.
Small Pizza
SMALL CHEESE PIZZA
Hand tossed in a New York style crust made per order.
SM MARGARITA PIZZA
A classic! Made with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella,fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil.
SM THE WORKS
Pepperoni, sausage, ground chuck, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives and mozzarella.
SM SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Crumbled sausage, onions, roasted red peppers, green peppers topped with mozzarella and sprinkled with seasoning.
SM PRIMAVERA PIZZA
Red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella melted over a white ricotta sauce.
SM SPINACH PIZZA
A Tuscan "white pizza" tradition! Mozzarella, garlic, olive oil and Spinach.
SM WEST COAST
Bacon, pineapple and mozzarella melted over a white ricotta sauce.
SM BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Grilled chicken glazed with BBQ over garlic and EVOO sauce topped with bacon, red onions, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Garnished with BBQ sauce and parsley.
SM BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA
Bleu cheese dressing sauce, chicken marinated in hot sauce, mozzarella, cheddar and celery.
SM THE MEAT FEAST
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ground chuck, ham, bacon and mozzarella
Large Pizza
LARGE CHEESE PIZZA
Hand tossed in a New York style crust made per order.
LG THE WORKS
Pepperoni, sausage, ground chuck, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives and mozzarella.
LG SPINACH PIZZA
A Tuscan "white pizza" tradition! Mozzarella, garlic, olive oil and Spinach.
LG WEST COAST
Bacon, pineapple and mozzarella melted over a white ricotta sauce.
LG BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA
Bleu cheese dressing sauce, chicken marinated in hot sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese.
LG PRIMAVERA
Red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella melted over a white ricotta sauce.
LG MARGHERITA PIZZA
A classic! Made with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella,fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil.
LG SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
Crumbled sausage, onions, roasted red peppers, green peppers topped with mozzarella and sprinkled with seasoning.
LG BBQ CHICKEN
Grilled chicken glazed with BBQ over garlic and EVOO sauce topped with bacon, red onions, mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Garnished with BBQ sauce and parsley.
LG THE MEAT FEAST
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ground chuck, ham, bacon and mozzarella
Slice of Pizza
NY Slice
SLICE OF THE WORKS
Pepperoni, Sausage, Ground Beef, Onions, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, and Black Olives
SLICE OF THE MEAT FEAST
Pepperoni, Sausage, Ground Beef, Bacon, Ham, and Meatball
Calzones & Strombolis
VINNYS CALZONE
Fresh pizza dough rolled around mozzarella. Your choice of toppings.
BELLY BUSTER STROMBOLI
Mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, ground chuck, green peppers, mushrooms and onions
ORIGINAL CALZONE
Mozzarella, ricotta and ham
CHEESE STROMBOLI
Fresh pizza dough rolled around mozzarella. Your choice of toppings.
MEDITERRANEAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI
Sliced Italian sausage, spinach, red onions, mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan and feta
STEAK STROMBOLI
Sliced rib-eye steak grilled then baked in pizza dough with mozzarella and pizza sauce
MEAT LOVERS CALZONE
Mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, sausage, ground beef and ham
BUFFALO CHICKEN CALZONE
Grilled chicken breast marinated with hot sauce and topped with bleu cheese, cheddar and mozzarella
VEGGIE STROMBOLI
Mozzarella, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, onions, green peppers and mushrooms
CHICKEN FLORENTINE CALZONE
Mozzarella, chunks of sautéed chicken breast, ham, spinach and mushrooms
Sicilian Pizza
SICILIAN PIZZA
HUGE 16"x16" square, thick crust, cutinto 12 big squares...
Gluten-Free
Four Cheese Ravioli - GF
Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli with , mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cooked and smothered in Vinny's white Alfredo sauce
Gluten Free Pizza
Chicken Parmigiano - GF
Gluten Free Chicken Tender topped with our homemade marinara and mozzarella cheese, with a side of GF penne pasta.
Cauliflower Pizza
Grilled Chicken Club - GF
Grilled Chicken Breast topped with yellow American cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on a Gluten Free roll
House Pasta - GF
Gluten Free Penne smothered in our house marinara sauce.
GF Roll
Vinny's Half Pounder - GF
½ Pound of 100% chuck roast, topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions, served on a Gluten-free roll with mayo.
Baked Ziti - GF
Gluten free penne in meat sauce covered with mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Primavera - GF
Gluten free penne tossed in white sauce with zucchini, squash, broccoli, and fresh tomatoes. Topped with grilled chicken.
Chicken Tenders (3) & Fries -GF
Desserts
TIRAMISU
Tiramisu means "pick me up". An Italian original sponge cake soaked in brandy and espresso, layered with fresh mascarpone cheese, whipped cream.
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
CANNOLI (1)
Brittle pastry filled with sweetened ricotta cheese, bits of chocolate.
CHEESECAKE ROCHER
Creamy smooth cheesecake with hazelnut pieces and nutella on a layer of graham cracker.
Frozen Limoncello Flute
Lemon Gelato with whipped cream swirl served in a flute glass.
Mini Cannoli (1)
One Mini Brittle pastry filled with sweetened ricotta cheese, bits of chocolate.
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
House-made Cheesecake with swirled fresh strawberry filling on a layer of graham cracker.
RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
A smooth, yet refreshingly light white chocolate cheesecake all a swirl with vibrant red raspberry; hand-fired and glazed in simple elegance
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
Invented in Italy, improved in New York, perfected by Vinny! a generous wedge of smoothest, creamiest cheesecake this side of Atlantic!
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Recent Reviews
Stopped by for lunch after hearing good things…the pizza was great, and I was delighted that the grilled salmon on a salad also was very good- the salmon was cooked perfectly! I love that this is an affordable place in town that I know our family will now visit regularly - it is warm and inviting, casual, clean, Chloe was such a friendly server, and the food was fresh and yummy!
June 2026
The food is excellent, but our recent experience with service was disappointing. A few weeks ago, my coworker and I were served by Chloe, and the service was quite poor. We received our food before even getting our drinks, and she didn't come back to offer refills. Instead, we had to ask another server for drinks. Chloe was avoiding our table entirely. Since we only have a one-hour lunch break, the slow service caused us to go over time. Poor service and unfriendliness discourage...
June 2026
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The Bruschetta was absolutely delicious though. I've had the stuffed shells in the past and it's also delicious. Very disappointed in the sandwich though.