Vetoni’s Offers Best Italian in Cedar Creek Lake Area

By Lisa Tang

Vetoni’s Italian restaurant is local, family-owned, and a favorite dining choice In Gun Barrel City for more than two decades. Not many restaurants stay in business that long but Vetoni’s has found success serving traditional Italian entrees that are tasty, fresh, and appealing in a relaxed atmosphere.

Vetoni’s cozy dining area offers a variety of seating choices with some tables on raised platforms that create more privacy and distance between diners. Many upscale restaurants have tile floors that resonate voices but my party found that the carpeted floors subdued the usual noise and it was possible to hear our own conversation.

The family-owned restaurant offers a variety of hearty entrees that are full of flavor and fresh ingredients. Many patrons comment on the warm, soft, and buttery garlic rolls served before the meal. Pasta entrees are also thoroughly enjoyable. I chose the Chicken Marsala which features mushrooms and chicken cooked in a Marsala wine sauce and served on a bed of pasta. This dish is often too salty when I order it at other restaurants but I enjoyed Vetoni’s version, which offers a delicate blend of sweet and savory flavors.

My partner enjoyed the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo, which also offers a delicate savory taste with fresh cream, tender shrimp, and soft fettuccine noodles. Most of the pasta dishes are offered at reasonable prices. Pasta entrees start at $8.99 and up. Most pasta dishes with shrimp or seafood are also priced affordably at $12.99 per plate.

Other popular choices are the Chicken Parmigiana and the Pizza Pasta, which has the toppings of both but without bread or pasta. The latter is popular among guests following low-carb diets.

Entree prices do not include salads, which are available separately for $4.99 to $7.99 each. We decided to forego the salad and enjoy dessert instead.

Vetoni’s offers four varieties of cheesecake, a rum cake, and a house-made Tiramisu. I’ve enjoyed this traditional Italian dessert in many restaurants, and I couldn’t resist trying Vetoni’s, whose version is especially light and creamy.

Restaurants are also usually judged on their service, which was prompt and friendly. We decided we will definitely return to Vetoni’s to enjoy the delicious food and the pleasant dining experience.

Vetoni’s does not serve alcoholic beverages but they do allow clients to bring their own bottles for a set-up fee of $1.

Vetoni’s Italian Restaurant is located at 428 North Gun Barrel Lane in Gun Barrel City. For information call (903) 8875846 or visit www.vetonis.com.