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Vesuvio Bistro

1501 Merrill Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211-1821
501-225-0503
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Ranked #3 of 503 restaurants in Little Rock
Price range: S$19 - S$44
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Market Steet
Description: Vesuvio Bistro has been called Little Rock’s "Best Italian" by many who have dined here. Featuring a "Country Italian" cuisine paired with both old world and new world wine selections. , Vesuvio is also known for its great martini list. If you are looking for a great place for a romantic dinner or a family get together, Vesuvio will be the perfect choice.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Many people think I 'm playing a joke on them when I suggest a resteraunt in the best western hotel in a random west Little Rock location. As soon as the diners leave I always get a phone call saying that is the best Italian food, or dinner in general they ever had. One must get the guitar pasta served... More

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Hot Springs, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

It is in the Best Western Hotel. Make reservations because it's small. It is very good, portions are small though. Service was great!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

I love the food and service. Can hardly wait for them to open in a new location with more service area. Sometimes if you do not have a reservation you might not be able to get a table. There is nothing on the menu that is not great.

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This is my second review for Vesuvio and it was my 5th time to dine there..I felt like the service we received and the food was all too wonderful to only write one review! I went there last night with my in-laws for a birthday dinner and it was excellent-everyone loved their meals. I had the Pappardelle alla Trapanese and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

That is not my rating but real restaurant reviewers, and I agree with them! Yes it is in a Best Western Hotel for now but they are moving to a new location a about 3 weeks close by. The menu is not large, but it is outstanding. The wine list is above average and the bartender is just awesome! Sit... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We read reviews and made reservations on Open Table to go here for dinner. When we drove up to the restaurant and saw that it was located inside a Best Western hotel we almost drove away. We could not imagine that a good restaurant would be in that location. Since we had driven there from downtown Little Rock and were... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

This restaurant has some very good things about it including the service and the food is good Italian food (but not fantastic). It is located in a Best Western Hotel which is not the best approach but once you are inside the restaurant itself, the space is a pleasing bistro atmosphere. We felt that it is expensive for what you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

My Mother and I had dinner here on a Sunday night and were delighted with the entire experience. The food was scruptious and our waiter, Wally, was excellent. The hardest thing to do was to decide what to order as everything looked amazing. Can't wait to go back!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Yeah, its in a Best Western motel. But that's all that is pedestrian about Vesuvio. It's small and well appointed, but not swanky. The important thing is that the food is great. The menu is not large but well thought out and reasonably varied. I'll visit there again when I go to Little Rock.

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Overlook the Best Western location if that bothers you, because the restaurant inside is special and outstanding for Little Rock. The hotel folks will graciously point you to the restaurant location which is quiet with a bistro atmosphere. The staff was very attentive and the food excellent. Our waiter was prompt and professional and helped us pick very good wine.... More

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