We took my son here for a treat before starting the school year. Wow. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was beautiful & we had top notch service. 👌 We were full from our meals (there was nothing left); yet still managed deserts. The Cannolis & Tiramisu were both delicious. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area! What a gem.
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
We were in the mood for Italian, so we decided to give Vallini in Skippack a try. BYOB is always a plus for me.
We brought a nice bottle of merlot, and the hostess escorted us to a booth that was extremely uncomfortable. It was a small narrow bench seat accompanied with a straight 90-degree back. It was awkward and uncomfortable, so we asked to be reseated, which was not a problem. Our new seats were much better. We sat at a half table/booth, and even the booth part was better.
Anyway, the waitress brought out the house bread and dipping oil, unfortunately the bread was so hard and stale it was basically unedible.
We started with an order of calamari which was excellent and a good-sized portion. And for dinner we both ordered lobster ravioli and it was the best lobster rav I ever had in my life.
The ravioli's were stuffed full, and the blush sauce was excellent. The fried prosciutto was a nice touch on the dish. The lobster rav saved the review... it was phenomenal.
4 stars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Lobster Ravioli
I ordered the special: homemade pumpkin ravioli in a white crab sauce with pine nuts. It was fantastic, the sweet pumpkin a great contrast with the savory sauce; although, the otherwise delicious bechamel could have included a bit more crab.
My companion ordered the halibut - one of the most expensive selections on the menu. Unfortunately, it was way, way overcooked, dry and leathery, and lacked the typical moist, flaky, tender character of properly prepared halibut. This could have been because of the busy evening at the restaurant; however, an establishment should be consistently excellent, regardless of traffic, especially as otherwise fine an eatery as Vallini.
The tiramisu, espresso, and service were exceptional.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
We recently visited Vallini and had a mixed experience. While the salad and risotto were delightful, we found other aspects lacking. For instance, the steak, ordered medium-rare, was undercooked and lacked the expected rest time, compromising its quality. Additionally, the seasoning on the meat was minimal and the meat itself was poor quality. The Spaghetti seemed bland, and the calamari batter was unevenly cooked, with some parts remaining raw. Although the pistachio dessert was not to our liking, the gelato was satisfactory. Considering the price point, we expected a higher standard in both food quality and service. The service aspect was particularly disappointing, as the staff’s demeanor made us feel unwelcome. We hope our feedback helps Vallini improve
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Risotto
We had a bridal shower here for my soon-to-be sister in-law and from the delicious food to the cozy, romantic venue, everything was perfect! Jason and the staff were so accommodating to our large group and specific menu requests - he even made sushi off the menu, which was a hit! Dessert was also fantastic. We got so many compliments on our venue choice and the food. Thank you for an awesome event!! Will definitely be back for dining(:
We really enjoyed our dining experience last night. The food was excellent, and our server Nelly was a delight. She greeted us with a warm and friendly smile, explaining the menu and options. She was very attentive without being intrusive. We will definitely return very soon.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Short Rib Rigatoni Bolognese
Really terrible experience for our date. It was a slow rainy night with only 1 other party in there. The food was so so very bland. The staff were not personable. It was dirty as I watched the waitress test glasses while clearing a table by turning them over on her hand and if nothing came out she set them out to use again. The hostess told an old man that said he had reservations on an app that they didn’t see it and then next thing they are escorting his family to a table saying, “well at least you got a table” instead of providing better customer service and understanding. The staff stood around chatting and left us waiting so long we just left cash and got out of there.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
This is a great BYOB. Authentic Italian cuisine. Aside from the typical pasta dishes, they offer a variety of delicious Italian entrees of fish, beef and pork. I highly recommend this place.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The rustic dividers make it comfortable instead of feeling like we in a pandemic.
The charcuterie board was incredible and plentiful, define brussel sprouts or a nice surprise with how they prepare them and the Chilean sea bass was perfect.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Ate dinner there last night with some friends. Food and atmosphere were good, not spectacular, but the service was terrible. Our waiter was miserable, rude and seriously detracted from the experience. Not likely to return. Shame, because we love a good BYOB
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4
