Social Profile: 
✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
… View more
Intimate, dimly lit restaurant in a strip mall offering classic Italian fare, wine & cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3611 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 363-7550
Website: https://vinosristorante.com/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Vino’s Ristorante & R.G. Books Lounge | Cedar Rapids IA – Facebook
Vino’s Ristorante & R.G. Books Lounge, Cedar Rapids. 3590 likes · 5 talking about this · 4826 were here. Italian Restaurant.
Vino’s Ristorante & R G Books Lounge | Cedar Rapids Tourism
Vino’s Ristorante & R G Books Lounge. 3611 First Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (319) 363-7550. Overview. Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge serving up …
Reviews
chaz hogue
My wife and I celebrated her birthday here in late January 2026. Everything was really great in every regard! The atmosphere was candle lit and inviting. Cocktails before the meal were top shelf and special. The menu was extensive – so many wonderful choices. The wait staff was friendly and attentive and our food was absolutely delicious! I recommend Vinos wholeheartedly! Do yourself a favor and have a fantastic meal at this top notch restaurant.
… moreKyah Wilson
A few years ago, I was introduced to this restaurant and bar, and from the moment I walked in, I was impressed. From the outside, you wouldn’t expect what’s waiting inside, it’s stunning. Dim lighting, candles glowing on crisp white tablecloths, and an atmosphere that feels effortlessly romantic.
The bar has a cozy lounge area where you can sink into a comfortable couch and enjoy a cocktail with your husband. It’s intimate without trying too hard.
After a few drinks in the lounge, we always move to our table and the food absolutely delivers. Every dish is consistently exceptional. The portions are generous, the flavors are balanced, and nothing feels rushed or thrown together.
The staff is attentive and genuinely kind, enhancing the experience without hovering. Service here feels seamless. So If you’re looking for an intimate spot with fair pricing, a warm atmosphere, and consistently outstanding food, this is it.
… moreThe bar has a cozy lounge area where you can sink into a comfortable couch and enjoy a cocktail with your husband. It’s intimate without trying too hard.
After a few drinks in the lounge, we always move to our table and the food absolutely delivers. Every dish is consistently exceptional. The portions are generous, the flavors are balanced, and nothing feels rushed or thrown together.
The staff is attentive and genuinely kind, enhancing the experience without hovering. Service here feels seamless. So If you’re looking for an intimate spot with fair pricing, a warm atmosphere, and consistently outstanding food, this is it.
Jen TwoPointO
Every bite was an ecstatic experience. My boyfriend and I both agreed, it’s the best food we’ve ever had, anywhere, bar none. I highly recommend the lasagna. Lovely staff, as well.
… moreMarissa Kolander
I’m sorry to write this, but our experience tonight was so ridiculous we simply have to say something. What happened tonight was not tropical of Vino’s, but it was so disappointing it has turned us WAY off.
We had a reservation for 7:30. We arrived at the restaurant at 7:22, understanding that we were a smidge early. We stood at the host stand for several minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. When one of the hostesses finally came over, we were told we would have to wait in the unheated vestibule (it’s November and NOT warm outside), and it would be 45 minutes before they would be ready for us. I’m sorry… WHAT? There was at least one empty table and one table which had just vacated. When we questioned what was going on, we were literally told “Well, if you have a problem…” Excuse me? So they get who I can only assume is the manager, and she comes to tell us that we will need to wait, but only about 20 minutes, and that we are welcome to wait in the bar are (R.G. Books). We go over to the bar and there is no one behind the bar. We waited several minutes items before the ONE bartender finally appeared.
If it weren’t for the fact that the food here is absolutely incredible, we would have walked. Truly, the food was the only thing which compelled us to say. Well… that, and the fact that it’s nearly 8PM and we’re hungry.
The moral of this story, I guess, is just be cautious here. (Oh, and BTW, there’s STILL an empty table. Empty. Empty. Empty.)
Updated to add: when we were Fri ally seated about 25 minutes after our reserved time, we had filthy glassware that had to be sent back. The gal pouring our water had a bigger attitude than a Macy’s parade balloon. And they were out of the one thing we went for. We left. Probably won’t be back.
… moreWe had a reservation for 7:30. We arrived at the restaurant at 7:22, understanding that we were a smidge early. We stood at the host stand for several minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. When one of the hostesses finally came over, we were told we would have to wait in the unheated vestibule (it’s November and NOT warm outside), and it would be 45 minutes before they would be ready for us. I’m sorry… WHAT? There was at least one empty table and one table which had just vacated. When we questioned what was going on, we were literally told “Well, if you have a problem…” Excuse me? So they get who I can only assume is the manager, and she comes to tell us that we will need to wait, but only about 20 minutes, and that we are welcome to wait in the bar are (R.G. Books). We go over to the bar and there is no one behind the bar. We waited several minutes items before the ONE bartender finally appeared.
If it weren’t for the fact that the food here is absolutely incredible, we would have walked. Truly, the food was the only thing which compelled us to say. Well… that, and the fact that it’s nearly 8PM and we’re hungry.
The moral of this story, I guess, is just be cautious here. (Oh, and BTW, there’s STILL an empty table. Empty. Empty. Empty.)
Updated to add: when we were Fri ally seated about 25 minutes after our reserved time, we had filthy glassware that had to be sent back. The gal pouring our water had a bigger attitude than a Macy’s parade balloon. And they were out of the one thing we went for. We left. Probably won’t be back.
Craig Bontty
My wife and I have been here many times food is phenomenal as it was tonight !!! But the service was absolutely terrible we didn’t get our salads at all or a second drink after the waiter ask and was going to check on them. Didn’t even acknowledge or apologize for not bringing our second drink or our salads.
Not even sure he knew we didn’t get a salad !!!
So very disappointed it was our 21 Anniversary and we chose them and they sucked !!!!
… moreNot even sure he knew we didn’t get a salad !!!
So very disappointed it was our 21 Anniversary and we chose them and they sucked !!!!
Kristi Turkington
A forgotten gem in CR. Reasonable prices. Great drinks. The lasagna lasted for days…huge portion!
… moremarjory voigt
The atmosphere is very nice. And the service was good. However, for the price I paid it was not good. I have been there a few times before and always get the lasagna……soooo delicious. But this time I rolled the dice and got Salmon atop a pile of mushy, gross canellini bean mash. The salmon was dry and no flavor and the broccoli was straight out of the bag. Hard and not warm. The best part of the meal was the bread.
… morerick glass
The last time I was in Vinos was about 40 years ago. It’s just as good today as it was back then. The most charming and intimate atmosphere I have ever experienced.
… moreBailey B
My partner and I tried Vino’s for the first time tonight and were impressed. All the food tasted amazing and the wait staff were friendly and took good care of us. We also noticed that they had a higher number of waitstaff working than an average restaurant would for the size, even while most businesses are struggling to keep employees, which was much appreciated. They seem to take good care of their staff! Pictured is the scallop piccata. We’ll definitely be back sometime.
… moreDarin Conrad
You like a great atmosphere and delicious food. Then you found the right place. Dishes that you will be coming back for time and time again. Not to mention the wonderful service that you will receive.
… more