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Vincitori
Categories: Food Beer, Wine & Spirits Restaurants Italian Event Planning & Services Caterers Beer, Wine & Spirits, Italian, Caterers [Edit]
14 N Cass AveWestmont, IL 60559
(630) 663-9467
- Hours:
Tue-Thu 4 pm - 9:30 am
Fri-Sat 4 pm - 10:30 pm
Sun 4 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
28 reviews for Vincitori
Review Highlights
"BIG NOTE::::::::: They have gluten free pasta upon request."
(in 4 reviews)
"My fiance had the pasta in vodka sauce and it was also..."
(in 3 reviews)
"The food is delicious, my favorite is the grilled Calamari."
(in 3 reviews)
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28 reviews in English
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Review from Wendy C.
I've been here a couple times with my husband, but this time (around Thanksgiving) I was hanging out with a friend. Part of the reason we went here was to see Johnny Rome perform (who we originally met at 100 South in Elmhurst). Groopies? Perhaps. Eitherway, we enjoy a fun night of music and whereever Johnny goes, you can usually count on amazing Italian food. I ordered the Shrimp Vincitori and I will definitely go back for it again. My buddy ordered the Caramelized Salmon Salad which he said was really good. We both ordered the Pumkin Tirimasu and that was to die for! I wish it wasn't just a seasonal desert.
Since Johhny doesn't stray too far from the bar area...we generally do the same. Therefore we actually ate our entres at the bar which didn't seem to be a problem for anyone. Susie was our bar tender (and waitress by default) and she was excellent. She kept us well-fed and "hydrated"! Susie introduced me to Tito's vodka - excellent choice! Before we left, I ordered a pizza to take home to my husband and it was a $10 special...score! Until next time... -
Review from David N.
1/4/2012 3 photos
Good Italian-Mediterranean food (some dishes were better than others) which unfortunately does not live up to the exorbitant bill to be delivered at the end of service.
Stopped in for dinner after purchasing the recent Groupon. Got in around 5pm, and had no problem getting a table for 5. Atmosphere was intimate, however bordering an almost dismal feel (Light it up a bit!). Advised the server off the bat we were using a Groupon, which wasn't a hassle (some places look at you like an idiot when you have one) and did not exclude anything from the dinner menu - Sweet. Water and warm bread came quick (great with oil and Parmesan), but everything else seemed to be at a slower pace. Not terrible, just slower. Ordered drinks, including a $35 bottle of Chenin Blanc (later stopped at Binny's and got the same bottle for $10.99 - FAIL), and the Stuffed Banana Peppers app. Peppers were a little watery, but tasty, had a nice fiery spice, and plenty for two people. Dinner & Caesar salads served were run-of-the-mill, nothing out of the ordinary. Entrees followed after a short while, comprised of the Beef Medallion Trio with Asparagus (Garlic, Bleu Cheese, and Horseradish Medallions), Braciola with Grilled Polenta, Shrimp Vincitori (for the kid, actually an appetizer), and Grilled Salmon. Two of the three medallions were great (Garlic & Bleu Cheese), but the Horseradish needs a quick 86 from the tasty Trio. While not as overpowering as some horseradish dishes I have had, it only took away from what were some great, succulent pieces of meat (Server advised we can substitute after the fact...two Garlics would have been bliss). The included asparagus spears were unfortunately undercooked and under-seasoned. My wife's Braciola with Polenta was "eh, not bad", however a dish which will definitely be skipped if we ever make it back to Vincitori (I think it was a bit lacking in the taste department). No complaints today from the Grilled Salmon group (didn't try it, but looked appealing). The Shrimp Vincitori received rave reviews from my eight year old, which is always great. Devoured in minutes, with the white wine, cream, and cheese sauce the element which put the dish over the top.
A family of five, a $40 Groupon, and still a bill of over $150. I'll say the service was very attentive and friendly, and more than met our expectations. Regrettably, I can't say the same for the food, especially considering most entrees fall in the $18-$35 range. Like I said earlier, Good Italian food, average atmosphere, great service, but very overpriced, both food and drinks. Bring plenty of time and money... -
Review from B. S.
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL
1/7/2012
I love the food and service is always good. I just hate spending big dough on inflated drinks, wine list specifically.
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Review from Fiori M.
Willowbrook, IL
12/17/2011
Went there on a Friday they were pretty busy. Got a table right away. Hostess was telling us they have been busy for weeks and that the food was to die for everything was to die for. We tried the stuffed meatball which wad okay. The calamari was good but the red sauce they gave with it is so spicy, my husband had the braciole with polenta he said this dish was terrible no taste, I had cavatelli with was like musher pasta not tasty at all. My sister in law had shrimp scampi which was so spicy she couldn't ate it. My brother in law had veal Marsala with no complaints. Bill was140.00 plus tip was not worth it at all. Skip thus place and go to another. I'm giving one star for the hostess who should sell cars, furniture or something else
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Review from Amanda T.
Chicago, IL
6/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I remember this quaint little restaurant in the middle of dead downtown Westmont being much better years ago. But maybe my memory is failing.
Before I came, I looked at the menu online. I saw something on the menu that I was really excited to try, but ALAS! when we got there, it was no longer available. It wasn't that big of a deal, because their menu sounds quit tasty.
Mia famiglia e io started with the grilled calamari, which took forever to come out. Our entrees also took a very long time to come out as well-nearly 45 minutes. I understand if it was busy, but we came early on a Wednesday around 5:30-it was still early and wasn't even busy yet. The food was average. Some of the seafood was a little over cooked/chewy. I don't want to permanently put Vincitori on my list of places to never return, perhaps I went on an off day. Hopefully that is the case. -
Review from Amy P.
Forest Park, IL
7/20/2011
This is probably my favorite Italian restaurant--and I love Italian food! I recently went to Wildfire--and I think that Vincitori may just have them beat in both price and quality. The chicken vesuvio is comparable in both--but at Vincitori, it comes with these awesome, crispy potato wedges. At every other Italian place it comes with soggy red potatoes soaked in the gravy (not bad, but not nearly as good).
My favorite is generally their caramelized eggplant and goat cheese with gemelli pasta. I get it most of the time when I go (though, admittedly without the goat cheese) and it has a lot of eggplant, spinach, pine nuts and flavor. For a while they had some kind of blackened duck special that came with butternut squash ravioli (or something similar), and my brother--who can be picky about food-said that it was great.
The ambiance is nice--kind of dark and classy. This would be a good date restaurant. Occasionally (like most Italian restaurants) they will give into temptation and will hire musicians. It's sort of a small space, so that can be loud (and I'm never into cheesy singers...but I think sometimes it might be some sort of respectable jazz). The food is so good that I'm willing to tolerate even that though! -
Review from David R.
Montgomery Village, MD
7/1/2011 1 Check-in Here
The good: huge portion. By huge I mean enough for three meals. Tasty food.
The bad: i ordered the gluten-free pasta with seafood. The GF pasta is $3.50 extra charge. They do not have GF bread (I asked). BUT when the GF seafood pasta arrived at my table it had four large pieces of regular garlic bread on the gluten free pasta. The waitress blamed "the kitchen." IDK why she did not notice that she was delivering bread physically on top of GF pasta. Then, waitress had to check with "the manager" before allowing rejection of gluten-covered gluten-free (extra charge) pasta. The "manager" who was ten feet away at a nearby table, did not come over to my table during the 15 to 20 min delay while they re-prepared my food.
My dining partner had her meal put on the warmer while mine was re-prepared. But it was not hot and had to be sent back to be warmed up.
Total bill with bottled wine for two was $140+.
Food is four-star but minus one star for error with gluten-free, extra charge for gluten-free, and zero management response to allergy error. -
Review from Sarah R.
5/11/2011
I love this place. My family has been going there since they opened and we have never had a bad meal. I especially like their lasagna with meat sauce, the filet mignon and the margarita pizza.
My parents go about once a month and I try to join them whenever I can. They are located less than a block north from the Westmont train station so it's a great place to stop in the evening as you're getting off the train. -
Review from Tony C.
Naperville, IL
11/5/2011
We ate here for the second time, the first time the food was very good, the next time we ate here OMG the food was horrible. I ordered baked clams that were like eating rubberbands. The chicken vesuvio was dry, flavorless and the potatoes were from the day before. When I brought it to the waiters attention, he had the nerve to cop and attitude and actually throw the menu done on the table. I then asked to speak to the owner and he refused to come to the table. I will never eat here again.
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Review from Renee S.
Woodridge, IL
4/13/2011
I have never had a bad meal at Vincitori - ever...
My fiance and I went here couple weeks back prompted by a http://Restaurant.com gift certificate we had. We came during the week and there was still a decent amount of diners there. I had the lasagna and it was truly out of this world. My fiance had the pasta in vodka sauce and it was also phenomenal. He got a side of meatballs and swore they were the best he'd ever had - that's saying a lot coming from him.
Service was friendly & attentive, atmosphere great, and location is fantastic. Very convenient for me who just stepped off the Metra and walked not even a block to the restaurant. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a good Italian meal... -
Review from Samantha G.
Downers Grove, IL
1/31/2011
This is a cute little Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Westmont. It has an intimate setting at times, and at other times it has its share of entertainment consisting of a band or singer often Bobby G. The food is delicious, my favorite is the grilled Calamari. Warm Italian bread is served prior to the meal, and the menu has a multitude of delicious meal options to choose from. The pastas are all fantastic, I have never been disappointed. I tried the French Onion soup for the first time and it was delightful, probably the best i have ever had.
The entire staff is very friendly, and Chef Bob most always makes it a priority to meet and greet his customers.
Overall I'm always highly satisfied. -
Review from V.i.o.l.e.t.t.a. D.
Chicago, IL
2/9/2011
My hunnie and I were on a double date here not too long ago and the food was incredible.
I started with a side salad. Then I had:
Caramelized Eggplant & Goat Cheese
with Gemelli Pasta $15.95
Fresh mushrooms, spinach, zucchini,
sun-dried tomatoes, onions and garlic
topped with pine nuts.
For dessert: Cannoli which even my hunnie liked and he usually hates Cannoli.
The boys had:
Italian Sausage and Roasted Peppers
with Penne Pasta $13.95
Tossed with whole plum tomatoes,
garlic and Romano cheese
Which they devoured.
My friend had:
Pasta Marinara $9.95
(with meat sauce add $2.00)
(with vodka sauce add $1.50)
...and a meatball, I believe. She really enjoyed her food as well.
:::::::::BIG NOTE::::::::: They have gluten free pasta upon request!!!! (I should have had that but that'll be next time) :]
The ONLY reason I didn't rate this place the full five stars is because when I called for a reservation for four the woman that answered the phone was snotty as all get-out. I was ready to tell her to forget it but I was really in the mood to try a new Italian place out.....I'm glad her nasty demeanor didn't stop me from coming here because this place is a gem.....I'll be back soon. :] -
Review from Eric K.
Downers Grove, IL
7/2/2011
I went here with my wife and some friends because we had purchased a Groupon and were interested in checking this place out. We love Italian food and are always looking to check out a new place.
We had a great meal, service was good and it seemed like this would be a place we would visit again. But unfortunately like some other yelp users have mentioned, it was all overshadowed by the rude attitude we received by the manager on duty.
After the meal, when I went to use our Groupon I was told they weren't accepting them that day. When I calmly informed the manager that there were no stipulations listed on the Groupon, she barked back that she would have to check it herself and walked away. When she returned she admitted that there wasn't anything that mentioned I couldn't use it that day, but that they had their own policies that kept me from using it. Now, I usually avoid conflict, but I knew I was right on this one. After some continued dialogue, where I made sure to remain calm, she reluctantly let me use it (at this point my wife and friends could not believe how rude this manager was being and wondered how they stayed in business if this was how they treated their guests)
But, it didn't stop there, once she took my Groupon #, she came back and said she didn't have the number in the system and then implied that I had faked the Groupon!! I told her to check again and the second time it worked.
It's unfortunate that we would have returned if it wasn't for the horrible ending. I've worked in restaurants for years during college and sometimes it's hard to believe that there are managers like this that work in the food "service" industry. -
Review from Tommy M.
7/23/2011
Finally went to this place last night, used a http://restaurant.com GC. I really enjoyed the food, and the service was very pleasant. We had fried calamari for an app, and shared two of the specials for entrees: prime rib w/vesuvio potatoes and Chilean sea bass. They have a nice selection of vino too. I had a great Cab (house) but forgot to ask what it was! We also had a chocolate lava cake with some vanilla gelato to seal the meal. Can't wait to go back!
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Review from Gina V.
Burr Ridge, IL
1/9/2011
For my Italian standards, food was pretty good. Dessert was AMAZING; bananas foster!!
Service was efficient. I would go back, but not in a hurry! -
Review from Jill T.
Oak Park, IL
3/23/2011
I ate here about 8 years ago a few times and loved it. Coming back to live in this area i have been pleased to see the quality didnt change. Made reservations because it was saturday night. Enjoyed a drink at the bar. There was a sort of classic italuan singer in the bar area. His singing was nice, but entirely TOO LOUD. Passed up the table that was ready for us because the singing was so loud that it was difficult to talk to my dinnermate. Love that they have gluten free pasts as an option with any dish. REALLY helpful to have a gluten-free place nearby --- and still great Italian food. Our waitress had terrible timing and our water glasses and parmesan cheese went empty at time. Tune up on the service Vincitori's, but the food was fabulous!
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Review from Spencer F.
Rensselaer, NY
5/22/2011
If you order a veal dish, get a salad or appetizer. The veal portion is small.
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Review from Kathy M.
Lisle, IL
10/8/2011
Wanted to try a new place for Saturday night dining and heard that Vincitori's was good. Very disappointed Both my wife and I only ate half of our orders and left the rest behind We each had our own reasons why we did not finish our meals Very expensive for what we got Next time we want bad Italian we'll go to Olive Garden
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Review from brigid h.
Chicago, IL
6/15/2011
I'm constantly amazed when I read glowing reviews of a restaurant and go there only to find out how medicore it actually is. Then I realize that my standards for dining are quite a bit higher than the reviewer's.
My husband got a Groupon for this restaurant and we went there last night. We made a 6.30 p.m. reservation and arrived 10 minutes late. The dower hostess told us we could eat at the bar or wait because she didn't have a table. When we questioned why, since we had a reservation, she said "I can't just kick people out". Then she saw an empty table and had not realized that the party had left.
We sat down around 6.45 p.m. At 7 p.m. we still had not had any waitress come to our table and it appeared to me that none was assigned to us, there were waitresses serving the other tables. All are dressed in white blouses, ties, and black pants. But, most of the white blouses were a shade of grey and one clearly needed to have an iron used on it.
Finally a waiter appeared and asked if we had been served. He then said he would take our order, he looked peeved and stressed.
A family beside us went to the bathroom and while they were gone, a busboy started to clear their table, only to find the couple return, they had not eaten yet!!!
My husband's salad, a wedge, appeared about 15 minutes later, it was covered in balsamic dressing which gave it a dirty appearance.
We waited for at least 30 minutes for our entree. My husband enjoyed his chicken, my lamb salad was medicore, one of the lamb chops tasted like it had been freshly cooked, the other two tasted old.
The restaurant was filled with couples and their kids.
This is not a "fine dining" restaurant, it is a local diner with horrible service and OK food.
They won't see me there again! -
Review from George B.
Westmont, IL
4/26/2011
Ate here with my wife and 8yr old son. We all liked the food and our son entertained himself with crayons on the butcher's paper over the table cloth. Prices ate reasonable, so we will be back.
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Review from yoku s.
Chicago, IL
3/15/2010
We paid $2 for a http://restaurant.com coupon ($25 certificate), and stopped by this restaurant on a Saturday night. Even though it was rainy, this restaurant was packed. We actually waited 15mins or so before getting seated. Aside from the crowd, the volume of this space was increased by a singer on a karaoke machine. We definitely needed to raise our voice to converse.
Here's what we ordered:
Grilled Calamari (appetizer) - although it's $12.95, the portion is generous. Calamari was cooked nicely, but I'm not a fan of the flash fried spinach -- I think this dish would've worked better if it were sauteed or steamed.
Shrimp Vincitori over Angel Hair Pasta (Gulf shrimp sautéed with garlic, green scallions, plum tomatoes, ground red pepper, finished with white wine, cream and Romano cheese) -- recommended as a "signature/popular" dish by our waitress. Again, it was tasty but heavy.
I've been craving italian-style pizza for a while.. the kind that's thin, flatbread-like, with fresh ingredients. So when my husband suggested ordering a 12' prosciutto & spinach, I said "ok". Pizza turned out to be thin-crust made at mediocre pizzeria. It was overly salty, and we could barely taste the spinach. The only positive point was the flavorful, decent amount of tomato sauce.
Generally, the food was a bit on the heavier - creamier & buttery- side. Tasty, but nothing spectacular.
I don't think we'd go back...but if you would like to try it, definitely get a http://restaurant.com coupon, or print something out from their web site:
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Review from Niel O.
Downers Grove, IL
4/15/2011
Excellent meal in the Western burbs! I shared a bottle of Valpolicella wine (good price, good vintage) and had a beef tenderloin special. 3 small cuts, each with a different crust; bleu cheese, garlic and horseradish. Steak was perfectly cooked medium rare and the crust on each was very tasty! Shared the bananna beignet for dessert; 1/2 slice of bananna with carmalized sauce served with vanilla icecream and a beignet.
Overall a very good meal and I look forward to eating there again! -
Review from John T T.
Westmont, IL
11/21/2010
Great neighborhood Italian place. chef Bob loves his job. Check out the specials they are the highlight of the night. If the blackened duck breast with the acorn squash ravioli is on get it! The contrast of the blackened duck and the sweetness of the ravioli is remarkable. On select weekends they have live music in the bar, and yes sometimes it is a guy singing with a karoke machine. But Bobby G. is a fantastic singer of American standards. If you order any pizza ask for the cracker crust you won't be disapointed.
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Review from Kris Z.
Downers Grove, IL
3/7/2006
Great italian with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. They make a great steak in addition to the usual suspects.
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Review from Uma I.
Westmont, IL
3/31/2011
Great food and great service. The chicken dishes were very good, as well as the pasta with eggplant. The Tilapia did not taste fresh.
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Review from MIke L.
Willowbrook, IL
9/16/2008
This is a great little spot tucked in the little cozy downtown Westmont area. The bar is small but the bartenders that serve here are very friendly and know how to make good drinks. The signature dish here is the Vincitori Rigotoni. It is kick ass! I've tried most of the things here on the nenu and they are all good. I've also catered from here and was very impressed! The owners are on sight most of the time and keep things running smooth. I guess I'm a semi-regular here and that speaks for itself! Enjoy...
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Review from Ken J.
Lake Zurich, IL
3/6/2011
Went there last night for family party. Share the party room with other family and was great. crowded when we arrived and seems kitchen was non stop busy and thus also ran out of two choices from our table. good news is all seem homemade so ok with that and also since first time there lots of choices. Kids meals seemd great, my boys got the cheese pizze and cheesy pasta. Both looked great and both enjoyed their meal. i got the eggplant parm and loved it. the sauce is great and close second to my mother-in-laws. Portions are nice size and generous. my mother got the special raviolis with duck and raved about them, since she didin't offer to share and eat them all my guess is she loved it. others got the cavetelli with vodka sauce and all raved about it. My wife got a salad and app pizza. Not sure which app pizza but had mushrooms and tried it. Great light crispy cust with lots of flavor and not overpowered at all. Would love to go back soon but not near my home. Highly recommend and look forward to another trip to Western burbs and try to get to Vincetori's and try another dish. My sister and brother-in-law had the party there and i can see why the enjoy this restaurant and chose it.
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Review from Carole G.
Lisle, IL
Updated - 5/13/2010
This used to be our favorite restaurant. They have gone down hill and you can tell they have cut back on quality due to the economy . We have found another go to favorite restaurant in Finleys Grill Room.
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