Vito's on Lake Anna

The gathering storm did not deter us from enjoying an excellent dining experience on the patio at Vito’s. I have a gluten allergy…and they prepare Gluten Free Penne for me with a sauce that could not be bettered. The salad, the wine selection and the service were ALL excellent as well.

We only had pizza. You're better off staying home and popping a frozen one in the oven, unless you like Vito's ambiance of sitting outside overlooking a parking lot. The crust was bland and so overworked that it was tough. Hey chef, try adding 4-5 grams of salt to the dough per 12-inch pie to give it some flavor, and take it out of the mixer a few minutes earlier before the gluten turns to Kevlar. Toppings were applied so sparingly that you get some only every three bites, and then so sparse it had little effect on the taste. There was a suggestion of sauce, but not enough to form an opinion on its flavor. Maybe the Italian-American dishes are better. We'll never know. The front of house was attentive and cheerful, so there's that. And the Iced tea was good.