Vesuvio Bistro

This is one of the few Little Rock establishments that I would consider «world class.» The food, service and atmosphere rival any big city Italian restaurant. We had sea bass, calamari, goat cheese salad and gelato among other thins. It was fabulous.

I had the spaghetti that they mix around in the giant cheese wheel. It is an interesting tradition that they are upholding. They had a good selection of soups (made from scratch) and salads. The majority of their desserts were made from scratch as well. They were a little pricy but it was definitely worth it. The wait staff was very professional and knowledgable about the food/​drinks.

Best Italian (or possibly any cuisine) in town. The specials are usually too tempting to skip, and do not pass up the gnocchi when it’s available. Great atmosphere, excellent bar, world class service, and food that’s out of this world.
The tapenade for the bread is great, and the pork tenderloin is fantastic, if you want pasta, it’s all great. Never had anything less than a wonderful experience.

Let me start by saying it was our first time here and it won’t be our last. Jacob was our waiter and he was excellent and so well informed about the menu. My daughter who is 10 could not decide what she wanted and he got down to her level and explained the pasta and red sauce or sauce with meat and she was so happy he talked to her and was interested in what she had to say. She decided on rigatoni with red sauce and she loved it. My husband and I both got the pasta with mushrooms that they put in a big cheese wheel and it was delicious. I would recommend highly to eat here. We did have a reservation and when we were leaving lots of people were coming in so I would make one.

Wonderful meal and wonderful service. The goat cheese salad (a special) was incredible, and I loved the sea bass (another special). Knowledgeable staff. Wonderful piano player in the background. A Little Rock gem.

Had a great business dinner here. The food was great and the wait staff was very friendly. One of the better places I’ve eaten. the calamari was excellent for an appetizer. I had a Greek salad and the seafood pasta special. It was a little spicy which was awesome. I would recommend it.

Excellent food, service and ambiance. The staff are courteous, well-​informed and very friendly. I had the Tilapia Piccata; it was served at the perfect temperature and the flavors were wonderful. The lemon sauce added a special «zing» to the dish, and the capers also added a special, unexpected burst of flavor to finish. This Italian restaurant is better than most of the ones I have dined in back in San Diego, CA. Well done, Vesuvio Bistro! Ciao and until next time!

Enjoyed another fine meal at Vesuvio last night. We chose Sunday night to celebrate Valentine’s to avoid the crowds on the actual night. Showed up without a reservation, but got seated immediately. We got to choose between the regular menu and their special Valentine’s menu.
As we have come to expect, the service and food were both top-​notch.
The only thing missing was the piano music.
Already looking forward to the next visit. Will have to save up some money first.

Vesuvio totally earns 5 stars! I literally don’t have a single complaint. The food was delicious, our waitress was delightful and the ambiance was upscale, yet relaxing; with a live pianist playing in the bar area. The menu was prix fixe, as it was Valentines Day, and my boyfriend and I both ordered the Osso Buco as an entrée. Absolutely LOVED everything and can’t wait to go back when the full menu is offered!

Vesuvio has become our «go-​to» restaurant. I love the room: soft lighting, pretty bar with a piano player, tablecloths and linen napkins, and candles on every table. The tables are spaced so you have privacy. The servers are all excellent although Nick and Robby are our favorites. It’s nice to walk in and be greeted by name with a smile and gracious old-​school manners. The food is all good but I prefer the pasta dishes.
There are no surprises, the food is consistently good and priced right. The bar drinks are very generous– one drink is enough for the evening (for me). It’s a good place to go for a special occasion or for a week night dinner out. It doesn’t hurt that the owner speaks with a sexy Italian accent, but that’s just a nice extra. The place has substance and warmth.

I love this restaurant! My husband & I go there often & it is always fantastic. My favorite entrée is the ravioli di pesto arugula. My husband loves the chicken cacciatore.
I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone seeking great Italian food in a romantic setting. It’s perfect for special occasions like valentine’s day, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.

I had the pork tenderloin special. It was served with real mashed potatoes and green beans. Our waiter was wonderful. For dessert had the berry cheesecake which was homemade. Wonderful experience.

Great food. Excellent service.
Got the pork tenderloin special with a great appetizer. Was cooked very well. Paired with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. The sauce on the pork tenderloin was great.
Also indulged in a triple berry cheesecake, which was fantastic. Coupled with a glass of frisking made for a wonderful dining experience.
Kudos to the waiter for a great knowledge of the menu and wonderful table side manners.
From out of town, but if I were a local, this would definitely be a constant stop.

Love this place. Great Italian! Love, love, love the spinach pear salad! Stuffed manicotti was wonderful. Best Tiramisu ever!!! Might have to drop in for dessert more often! Pianist was very good — played a lot of 70’s tunes & quite a bit of Disney. I wanted to sing with them all. Have to admit I got a chuckle out of Disney tunes in an adult venue but it was fine with me! Great date night spot to celebrate our anniversary!

After my previous review the owner called and was wonderful explaining the vending I was there they had few reservations and their chef had taken the evening off which was rare and then they had a big party of 20 walk in. He was not making excuses but simply trying to explain my last very bad experience. I was very impressed with this gentleman and his care for his customers. I returned to the restaurant to a superb dinner. The table side pasta made in the big wheel of parmigiana is a must have. The polenta appetizer is delicious.

We are picky about our Italian cuisine. First timer, and it was an excellent dining experience. Upscale, but not stuffy. Everything we ate was excellent and the service was, also. Will definitely return to Vesuvio’s.

Very good Italian. Loved the bread bites, salad, and main dish. The ambiance was good, price was a little higher, but the food was excellent. A nice find in Little Rock.

Good Italian food in west little rock. The wait staff is great and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is more of chain feel but is still intimate. The owner is nice but if you’re done eating or drinking they want you to pay and leave. Sometimes I enjoy sitting around and talking to my wife after spending $$$.

Vesuvio is a favorite for every occasion. The spaghetti finished table side is a must have. I have visited this restaurant multiple times and I have never been disappointed. I am so glad to be here tonight. Yay!

Having spent as much time as my colleagues and I have in Little Rock, I’m disappointed it took us this long to find Vesuvio. This is a really good restaurant and definitely needs to be rater higher than what it currently is.
We made reservations for our party of 8 and were seated as soon as we got there. The appetizers were delicious as was the salad special that a few of my colleagues ordered.
For my entrée, I ordered the pasta with basil pesto — the portion was just right and the dish was delicious. All my colleagues enjoyed their respective dishes and the sentiment that this is a really good restaurant was shared by all.
We indulged in desserts — we had the tiramisu, based on our waiter’s recommendation. It was good — but nothing to write home about. Everyone enjoyed their desserts and we all had a generally good time.
We are sure to return for more!