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    The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

    641 Merrimon Ave

    Asheville, NC 28804


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    ANTIPASTI
    PASTA + CLASSICS
    SIDES + BAMBINO
    LA DOLCE VITA
    Catering (Online)

    Featured Items

    • Twice-Baked Meat Lasagna

      Perfezione!
      $21.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Kevin D’s favorite, over spaghetti
      $21.00
    • Spaghetti w/ Meatballs

      Meatballs, Vinnie’s marinara
      $20.00

    ANTIPASTI

    ANTIPASTI/INSALATA

    • Calamari Fritti

      Fried calamari, Vinnie's marinara
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Shrimp Scampi

      Olive oil, white wine, butter, garlic, red pepper
      $14.00
    • Steamed Mussels

      Red, caper-white wine, or fra diavolo sauce
      $17.00
    • Mozzeralla Marinara

      House-made fried mozzarella sticks, Vinnie's marinara
      $11.00
    • Arancini

      Fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella in Vinnie's smoky tomato sauce
      $14.00
    • Meatballs (3)

      Uncle Sal's favorite
      $10.00
    • Sweet Italian Sausage (2)

      Handmade from union city, new jersey
      $10.00
    • House Made Focaccia

      Whipped ricotta, eggplant caponata, olive oil
      $12.00
    • Side Caesar

      Vinnie's Caesar Salad
      $6.00
    • Side Greek

      Classic Greek Salad
      $6.00
    • Entree Caesar

      Caesar dressing, croutons, anchovy filet
      $11.00
    • Entree Greek

      Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, house greek dressing
      $12.00

    ANTIPASTI + INSALATA (FAMILY - ENOUGH FOR 3)

    • Mozzeralla Marinara (FAMILY STYLE)

      House-made fried mozzarella sticks, Vinnie's marinara
      $28.00
    • Arancini (FAMILY STYLE)

      Fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella in Vinnie's smoky tomato sauce
      $36.00
    • Calamari Fritti (FAMILY STYLE)

      Fried calamari, Vinnie's marinara
      $36.00
    • Vinnie's Caesar (FAMILY STYLE)

      Caesar dressing, croutons, anchovy filet
      $19.00
    • Classic Greek (FAMILY STYLE)

      Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, red onions, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, house greek dressing
      $21.00
    • Meatballs (FAMILY - ENOUGH FOR 3)

      $28.00
    • Italian Sausage (FAMILY - ENOUGH FOR 3)

      $28.00

    PASTA + CLASSICS

    PASTA

    • Spaghetti "Sunday Gravy"

      Aunt Stella’s recipe with sweet Italian sausage and meatballs
      $23.00
    • Spaghetti w/ Meatballs

      Meatballs, Vinnie’s marinara
      $20.00
    • Sausage, Pepper, and Onions

      Penne pasta with sweet italian sausage, green peppers, and sweet onions
      $19.00
    • Linguini & Shrimp

      Shrimp, garlic | served with red, white, or fra diavolo sauce
      $22.00
    • Linguini & Clams

      Middle neck clams, a bit of crushed red pepper | served with red, white, or fra diavolo sauce
      $22.00
    • Penne Alla Vodka

      Pancetta, sautéed onions, vodka cream sauce, scallions
      $22.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo

      Parmesan, cream, garlic
      $20.00
    • Penne Alla Arrabbiata

      Vinnie’s marinara, garlic-infused olive oil, pepper flakes
      $16.00
    • Baked Ziti Napolitano

      Ricotta, mozzarella, Vinnie's marinara, cream, parmesan
      $19.00
    • Penne al Funghi

      wild mushrooms, shallot, sherry-cream sauce
      $26.00
    • Penne Bolognese

      Ground beef, sausage, onion, cream, white wine-tomato sauce
      $20.00
    • Spaghetti Carbonara

      Pancetta, peas, eggs, parmesan cheese
      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.00
    • Penne Alla Norma

      Marinara, eggplant, basil, whipped ricotta
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00

    VINNIE'S SPECIALTIES

    • Twice-Baked Meat Lasagna

      Perfezione!
      $21.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Sonny’s recipe, over spaghetti
      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Kevin D’s favorite, over spaghetti
      $21.00
    • Parm-Crusted Flounder

      Herbed bread crumbs, lemon caper sauce, spinach, mashed potatoes
      $23.00
    • Veal alla Vodka

      Breaded veal cutlet, melted mozzarella, vodka sauce, penne pasta
      $28.00

    ITALIAN CLASSICS

    • Chicken Piccata

      Lemon, capers, shallots, white wine butter sauce
      $23.00
    • Chicken Marsala

      Marsala wine, shallots, garlic, mushrooms
      $23.00
    • Chicken Paillard

      Grilled chicken breast, olive oil, garlic, parsley, spices
      $20.00
    • Salmon Gratella

      Olive oil, garlic, parsley, spices
      $27.00

    PASTA (FAMILY - ENOUGH FOR 3)

    • Sunday Gravy (FAMILY STYLE)

      Aunt Stella’s recipe with sweet Italian sausage and meatballs
      $50.00
    • Spaghetti w/ Meatballs (FAMILY STYLE)

      Meatballs, Vinnie’s marinara
      $45.00
    • Sausage, Pepper, and Onions (FAMILY STYLE)

      Penne pasta with sweet italian sausage, green peppers, and sweet onions
      $42.00
    • Linguini & Shrimp (FAMILY STYLE)

      Shrimp, garlic | served with red, white, or fra diavolo sauce
      $48.00
    • Linguini & Clams (FAMILY STYLE)

      Middle neck clams, a bit of crushed red pepper | served with red, white, or fra diavolo sauce
      $48.00
    • Penne Alla Vodka (FAMILY STYLE)

      Pancetta, sautéed onions, vodka cream sauce, scallions
      $47.00
    • Fettuccine Alfredo (FAMILY STYLE)

      Parmesan, cream, garlic
      $44.00
    • Penne Alla Arrabbiata (FAMILY STYLE)

      Vinnie’s marinara, garlic-infused olive oil, pepper flakes
      $39.00
    • Baked Ziti Napolitano (FAMILY STYLE)

      Ricotta, mozzarella, Vinnie's marinara, cream, parmesan
      $40.00
    • Spaghetti Carbonara (FAMILY STYLE)

      Pancetta, peas, eggs, parmesan cheese
      OUT OF STOCK
      $45.00
    • Penne Alla Norma (FAMILY STYLE)

      Marinara, eggplant, basil, whipped ricotta
      OUT OF STOCK
      $42.00
    • Penne Bolognese (FAMILY STYLE)

      $44.00
    • Penne Al Funghi (FAMILY STYLE)

      $65.00

    VINNIE'S SPECIALITIES (FAMILY - ENOUGH FOR 3)

    • Twice-Baked Meat Lasagna (FAMILY STYLE)

      Perfezione!
      $50.00
    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Sonny’s recipe, over spaghetti
      $48.00
    • Chicken Parmigiana (FAMILY STYLE)

      Kevin D’s favorite, over spaghetti
      $57.00
    • Parm-Crusted Flounder (FAMILY STYLE)

      Herbed bread crumbs, lemon caper sauce, spinach, mashed potatoes
      $59.00

    ITALIAN CLASSICS (FAMILY - ENOUGH FOR 3)

    • Chicken Piccata (FAMILY STYLE)

      Lemon, capers, shallots, white wine butter sauce
      $57.00
    • Chicken Marsala (FAMILY STYLE)

      Marsala wine, shallots, garlic, mushrooms
      $57.00
    • Chicken Paillard (FAMILY STYLE)

      Grilled chicken breast, olive oil, garlic, parsley, spices
      $50.00
    • Salmon Gratella (FAMILY STYLE)

      Olive oil, garlic, parsley, spices
      $57.00
    • Veal Vodka Parm (FAMILY STYLE)

      $64.00

    SIDES + BAMBINO

    SIDES

    • SD Mash

      $7.00
    • SD Spinach

      $7.00
    • SD Broccoli

      $7.00
    • Half Order Pasta

      $5.00
    • Add Chicken

      $12.00
    • Add Shrimp

      $13.00
    • Add Calamari

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Add Salmon

      $16.00
    • Add Fried Chx

      $12.00
    • add 1 ball

      $3.00
    • Caponata

      $9.00

    BAMBINO

    • Alfredo (KIDS)

      $8.00
    • Chicken Tenders (KIDS)

      Mashed potatoes, marinara
      $10.00
    • Penne Butter Noodles (KIDS)

      What kid doesn't love some buttered noodles?
      $6.00
    • Spaghetti & Meatballs (KIDS)

      'Pasketti, a kid's favorite. Served with a meatball
      $9.00
    • Spaghetti & Sauce (KIDS)

      'Pasketti, a kid's favorite
      $6.00
    • Ziti Kids

      Ziti Kids
      $9.00

    LA DOLCE VITA

    • NY Ricotta Cheesecake

      A trip down memory lane — 386 flatbush ave.
      $11.00
    • Tiramisu

      Vinnie's family recipe from Veneto
      $12.00
    • Cannoli (1)

      Cannoli (1)
      $9.00
    • Cannoli (2)

      What can we say? "Leave the gun, take the cannoli!"
      $15.00
    • Italian White Cake

      Vanilla cream, coconut, toasted almond
      $12.00
    • Flourless Chocolate Torte

      Layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and chocolate ganache
      $12.00
    • Panna Cotta

      $11.00
    • Coffee

      $3.00
    • Decaf Coffee

      $3.00

    Catering (Online)

    Catering Dishes

    • Spaghetti & Meatballs

      $72.00+
    • Spaghetti & Sunday Gravy

      $78.00+
    • Spaghetti w/Red Sauce

      $50.00+
    • Lasagna Meat

      $95.00+
    • Lasagna Veggie

      $88.00+
    • Baked Ziti

      $70.00+
    • Penne Bolognese

      $88.00+
    • Penne Broccoli Garlic

      $72.00+
    • Sausage, Peppers, Onions

      $83.00+
    • Eggplant Parm (no pasta)

      $82.00+

    Catering Sides

    • Caesar Salad

      $55.00+
    • Greek Salad

      $61.00+
    • Broccoli

      $55.00+
    • Spinach

      $55.00+
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $38.00+
    • Meatballs w/ Marinara

      $60.00+
    • Sausage w/Marinara

      $60.00+
    • Ciabatta

      $11.00+

    Desserts

    • Mini Cannoli x 20

      Small
      $50.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

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