Vici Ristobar offers great pizza in multiple styles. Making their food with love and care, this Italian restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients to ensure a quality dining experience for each customer. Stop in for lunch or dinner menu, or hire Vici to cater a party.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
We came to Vici for the first time less than two weeks after returning from a long trip through Italy—3½ weeks of driving through small towns from Civate to Bologna, along the Adriatic coast, through Benevento, and the outskirts of Rome.
My husband grew up with grandparents who were native Italians and made their own pasta all the time. So you’d think Vici might not live up to our standards.
Wrong!
We loved it. So much so that we’re already back—within a week of our first visit!
It is Perfetto! Bellissima! Autentica!!
Owner Vita is an amazing woman from Sicilia, and our servers, Gia and Alphonse, made us feel like we were right back in Italia 🇮🇹
On our first visit, my husband had the house-made gnocchi with mushrooms, and I honestly think the pollo alla marsala was the best I’ve ever had.
This time, we can also recommend the pollo alla parmigiana and the involtini di melanzane—both new favorites! The chopped salad is killer, and the fresh focaccia is completely addictive.
Vai! Mangia!
Liz Parks
May 26, 2025
5
Vici helped make our daughter's graduation celebration special! We reserved their private room for a late lunch, and it was perfect for our party of 10. The food was delicious, and service was impeccable. Highly recommend, we will be back!
EL “HELLO THERE”
May 16, 2025
4
The food is really-really good! Everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. Pricing is fair and portions are ample. Service by April was exceptional 👌 👏 🙌. We tried 6 different dishes and all were fantastic! My favorite was the special of the day - pesto papardelle with salmon! I also really enjoyed the Francese chicken dish 😋, lasagna and pasta carbonara. This restaurant is tucked in a shopping plaza and really convenient to get to. Definitely up for a revisit.
Cheri Allen
May 10, 2025
5
My daughter brought me here for an early mother's day dinner. Our server, Adam, was AMAZING. The food was delicious. We had calamari to start and I enjoyed the chicken parm and my daughter had the chicken piccata. The portions were big, enough for me to take home some for another meal. It was my first time and my daughter came with friends before. We will both return!!
Tim H
Mar 29, 2025
5
Stopped in while visiting sister in law on our way to March Madness the food and service was awesome recommend the plain pizza and the spaghetti carbonara cant wait to go back
God of poop
Mar 22, 2025
3
Absolutely amazing service from the staff and the food was ok... Not a huge fan of the clumps of pasta in my mushroom pasta, id prefer normal pasta 😁. Interior was cozy and the environment was very calm. However, what my mind can not even comprehend, is 22-32 dollars for PASTA?! and 10 whole additional dollars to add just 2 links of sausage to your pasta oh my god please have mercy on my soul 😭 at that price it has to be so good I have to be crying after every bite
Please forgive my review, God have mercy on my soul. I will be back, but this review is mostly regarding the food and pricing. Service was phenomenal and amazing (as usual)!
Kriti Shukla
Feb 28, 2025
5
My husband and I absolutely love Vici! Their food is delicious, the servers and manager are very friendly, and the ambiance is great.
Jonathan Flaspoehler
Feb 15, 2025
5
Great! Came around 5:30 on a Saturday with a party of 6, and they were able to accommodate us with a large table top. Lots of tables reserved so good to plan ahead. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was excellent. Shared a pizza and mussels (red sauce) for appetizers; both outstanding. All the pastas were flavorful (ones with cream are pretty heavy as is to be expected). Chicken parm was killer. Shared a slice of ricotta cheesecake, which was delicious and clearly made in house. Definitely the kind of place that could become our local Italian spot. Will be back.
Jesse Ellington
Feb 11, 2025
5
Came here for lunch and really enjoyed it. Portions were huge and great. The vodka sauce was delicious and the eggplant parmesan was good too. Though the salad we had was underdressed and was needed some more toppings. Cheesecake was good too.
Will definitely be looking at coming back.
Yo Adriennie
Jan 19, 2025
5
I have food delivered a lot (fortunately/unfortunately) and this restaurant is by far THE BEST TO DATE that ive ordered from! The entrees Fried Fresh Mozzarella , Rigatoni Vodka w/fried chicken, Sicilian Rice Balls were delivered piping hot (just how I like it), the Vici's Famous Chopped Salad was cold and fresh, and the desserts Large Cannoli and Nutella Cheesecake were decadent and delicious! Authentic and cooked to perfection! Not exaggerating but everything was chefs kiss. Turned a cold and dreary day around. I will definitely eat here again!!!
Dominic Abbenante
Jan 6, 2025
5
This place is a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham. The ambiance was cool and calm, with a beautiful neon green sign to light the way, against an equally beautiful wooden slatted wall. I believe they are known for their pizza locally, which I am absolutely going to try next time, seeing as this time we had the mussels with garlic white wine and butter sauce to start, the braised short ribs with gnocchi which were super tender in an amazing sauce, the mushroom tagliatelle, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Probably the best Alfredo sauce I’ve had that I can remember. The cannoli’s to finish with an espresso. Classic. So well done. Superb service with no wait. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. It’s a must try for a date night.
Alicia Poindexter
Dec 4, 2024
5
I wish this place was closer to me! Anytime I work at one of the offices closest to Vici Ristobar, I have to get some lasagna. It is seriously perfect meat lasagna imo. If you are nearby to Hope Valley/751, don’t walk, run 🏃♀️ to Vici Ristobar for the best lasagna since your mama.
Judy Kidd
Nov 11, 2024
5
If you're in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting, Vici, is a must-visit. Every dish is a testament to the quality of ingredients and the chef's attention to detail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a cozy night out, Vici, delivers an exceptional dining experience that brings a taste of Italy to your table. Highly recommended!
Peter Mikovitz
Oct 6, 2024
5
I can't overstate how delicious the food was when my daughters took us here during our visit. Overall delicious food and I appreciate being able to experience Italian dishes that go beyond pasta that you see everywhere else. The bread they bring you at the table was so nice with the provided olive oil. My wife agrees with my daughter in that they have the best fried mozzarella.
Nichelle Hopson
Oct 5, 2024
5
A friend recommended Vic’s chicken Alfredo and I placed a Togo order a few months ago. It was one of the best chicken Alfredo dishes I’ve had. The chicken was grilled and a lot better then other places. I’ll definitely add Vic’s to my list of places to visit and hope to try their lunch special too.
Darlene Bankhardt
Oct 4, 2024
5
Really appreciate the atmosphere and service! April at the bar was awesome! The French 75 was light and refreshing! The Caprese Salad was so delicious!
Jordan S
Aug 20, 2024
5
Came here with my boyfriend and his parents and was so incredibly blown away by how good the food was! I got the vodka penne, and I am STILL thinking about it. I’ve had quite a lot of vodka sauce in my time, but it seriously may be the best. It was a little chilly inside with the fans on, but our server was very attentive and turned them off for us. The cheesecake was also delicious!
Bev Cowdrick
Jul 23, 2024
5
My book group had lunch here and everything was fabulous. They brought us a big plate of garlic bread with olive oil for dipping, and the meals were beautifully prepared and delicious. I needed something with no gluten and no dairy -- hard to get in an Italian restaurant -- and they made me a gorgeous cauliflower crust margarita pizza with fresh basil, homemade tomato sauce, pressed garlic, and excellent sliced sausage. Others had paninis with bowls of crisp salads on the side. The helpings were so large that we all took some home. I also want to compliment Vici on their bathroom, which was spotless and very well set up for someone with mobility challenges. I look forward to going back here for another great pizza soon!
W M
Jul 19, 2024
5
This is truly one of the best Italian meals you can have in the local area. My wife and I get takeout from here every couple of weeks because it's just genuinely great. They appear to make their own pasta noodles, I've had both their chicken and eggplant parms and both were delicious, their pizza is fantastic, their apps are excellent. My wife loves their salmon. This isn't inexpensive, but it's also not cheap food - everything here is quality and super tasty. We both like supporting local businesses, but also businesses that are just consistently excellent, and Vici is one of those places.
