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Villaggio's Ristorante Italiano

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102 Flagship Dr, Lutz, FL 33549, United States

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Scott Stevens

Amazing food, fantastic service and a great atmosphere. This is a great Mom & Pop Italian restaurant with a great vibe. All your favorites plus great specials. A nice wine selections and generous pours. Pictured here is the seafood Risotto which is a difficult dish but prepared perfectly.

Christina Margarita

This was our first visit to Villaggios. You definitely need a reservation on the weekend. They had a light live music that was very good. We had the clam chowder instead of salad and it was so good. Do yourself a favor and dip the garlic knots in that soup! We also had the chicken parmesan and the chicken francais. The servings are big and the food was delicious. Our server has been a waitress there for 20 years, which is a testament to how they run this business. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We also ordered the creme brulee and a cannoli. Being from Jersey, I have pretty high standards... And sadly we didn't love dessert. The cream in both were gritty and lacked the appropriate amount of sweetness. Our waitress noticed that we didn't eat them and asked if everything was okay. She insisted that the desserts be removed from the tab. Finally, the building itself is a bit outdated and could use a makeover, but nothing major. Overall we had a great experience and we will be back.

Arlene Gonzalez

I was visiting friends for a 50th birthday and we decided to go here last minute. When we called they said they would take us if we came right away. Very nice people working here!!! Made us feel like family. Also, our waitress was very observant because I never mentioned to her that I was allergic to garlic but she overheard me telling my sister and made sure she told the chef. The chef made my red sauce special for me so I didn't have any garlic! I could have ate it as my allergy isn't severe but because of this GREAT staff I was able to have Italian food and not break out in hives. If in town, I HIGHLY recommend trying this place out.

Bobby & Lori

We love Villaggio's. We just moved to Lutz and are so happy to have an amazing Italian restaurant so close. The food is amazing but what really puts it over the top is the staff. The wait staff makes you feel right at home. We have been twice now and will be back a lot more !!! Keep up the great work

Tiffany R

My boyfriend and I are locals and for our 6 months anniversary, we decided to come here! Oh yay! So yum, great service…can’t wait to go back! We shared the Burrata appetizer, and he had the eggplant parmigiana and I enjoyed the pork chop! We finished with the crème brûlée (all pictured) Our server, Vera, was awesome! She shared her Italian heritage and love of food with us and we can’t wait to return!

James Wynne

We celebrated our Daughter's Birthday and we had an Awesome time 11 of us really enjoyed great food. Great service. Great staff. Awesome Restaurant.

Ashleigh Martin

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Villaggio from the entrance to the very end. Don’t come here if you want food that’s quick and easy. This is a chef prepared meal with a wonderful dining experience as well. Make sure you call for a reservation!!

Mariana Gordon

Ossobuco is spectacular! They are consistent every time you go! Authentic Italian cuisine! Service is wonderful! One of my favorite places to eat by far!

Susan Hunter

Villagios had been on my list of “restaurants to try “ for the past two years, since I moved to Florida . I was looking for a good Italian restaurant to replace the one I loved and left behind in West Virginia. Therefore, last night I made a last-minute decision to take my grandsons there to eat while their mom and dad were out celebrating their anniversary. We showed up at 7:30 without reservations. Jennifer, the hostess, told us it would be an hour, but she encouraged us to stay and wait. She told me we would not be disappointed. She said the restaurant had been there for over 30 years and the food was all fresh and homemade. I really felt like she cared and wanted us to stay, even though they were extremely busy and clearly didn’t need our business last night. So glad we did. The three of us enjoyed our food. The staff was friendly and professional. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. When we left, I thanked Jennifer for encouraging us to stay. I will definitely return.

Darlynne “Darlynne !!”

This place is awesome!!!! Everyone working here is super duper nice !! The food was great too!! I had the shrimp fettuccine (I think that’s how it’s spelled xD) and I might never eat it from anywhere else!! Alex told me to mention him also so I am he is very cool B) he walked my mom to the bathroom bc she kept getting lost xD

Dona Finamore

Hiya! Excellent Food & Fantastic Service! We reserved the banquet room for a mercy meal following a funeral. Jimmy & Jennifer were able to accommodate our large group virtually at the last minute. We ate family style, with food that was fresh, delicious and authentic. The food and wine was plentiful, yummy and very reasonably priced. Jimmy, the talented & personable chef, even visited with us. I'm so glad he did so I could pick his brain to discover how he created such exceptional dishes. I have never had veal piccata that was so wonderful! Thank you, Jennifer & Jimmy, for providing us with a terrific meal, wine, and service at the end of a difficult day! I highly recommend and will definitely return!!!!

Carlos Flores

Excellent! First time having dinner there. Very impressed with service and food. Ladies from Colombia and Sicily were very attentive.

Debra Smith

Very clean. Nicely decorated. Well lit. Nice atmosphere. Staff very nice. Food was excellent. My only complain is that I am very picky when it comes to marinara sauce. Theirs was very robust and bold. I prefer a lighter more basic sauce myself, but that is me.

The Painted Soldier

Excellent food, fantastic service from Vera. Genuine Italian food, with a good atmosphere. Definitely will return, and would highly recommend!

Cherrie Brown

First visit tonight. Karen was very nice and let us know that good food is not going to be fast. Escargot and muscles were delicious. All our dinners were good. We will go back again.

Douglas Baldwin

Review is only for food, as I did takeout. Not that Villaggio's needs more good reviews. They have tons of them, but I'll add one more nonetheless. This place has been here forever and there is a good reason for it. The food is quality. First off, very easy to make an order. They have a separate entrance for takeout as well. Cashier bumped her elbow and told me that it is an Italian tradition that when you bump your elbow, your mother-in-law thinks of you. I pondered for a moment whether a person could drive their in-laws crazy by purposely smashing one's arms into walls 24/7, but I'm digressing from my digesting. Cheese pizza was on the better end of the many pizzas in the Tampa Bay area. I'd say it is NY style, but I am not a pizza expert. Gnocci and lasagna were perfect. Garlic rolls that came with the meal were just as good. Even the side salad was fresh and had a delicious dressing. All the food was well presented and easy to transport. I would order all of these items again next time I go as well as try something new.

Jason Bernstein

Food was excellent and the service was good. The problem was where we were sat was Back by the bar/service area. Servers were on there Phone arguing with there kids. Was.very hard to give 5 stars with this happening right in front of you! Also. Made reservations for 6 was told we needed to wait but other guests with a 6pm reservation was sat right away. That put a bad taste to my mouth from the beginning.

Stuart Wiston

Delightful Italian food served by waiters who really know each dish. The live Italian music truly added to the atmosphere. And the Creme Brulee was incredible!

stacy nickles

The atmosphere was great. Sandru was an amazing server and made great recommendations. Our Veal was extremely tender and my gluten free noodles with blush sauce was perfect!

Kelly Halford

Went here for a birthday dinner and the food was delicious. The service was very helpful. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside gives off old school Italian neighborhood vibes.

Michelle Del Rosario

Always classy and elegant. The appetizer Buffalo Mozzarella was so tasty. I had the Veal Alessandra and my husband had the Veal Chop with Brandy Cream Sauce. Montepeliano Wine for the win! Great Italian singer. Amazing, satisfying food! We always choose this restaurant for Italian night!

Stephen Dunham

Wow, what an amazing Italian restaurant. The outside is deceiving. Ordered the Pescatora with a fra Diablo sauce. Perfectly spicy and the seafood was very fresh and delicious. We also ordered the chicken marsala which was very juicy and could not have been more perfect. We finished off with Creme Brulee that was to die for. Couple all of this with the jaw dropping Spanish guitar being played live and the night could not have been better. Will be back again and again.

Aneta Mayberry

Amazing! I got the clam linguine with white sauce and it was simply amazing! Best I have ever had! Husband enjoyed the chicken parmigiana.

Rick Bavone

The food here was amazing, their pasta e fagioli would make my father proud. Mario our waiter was informative, personable and timed everything perfectly. Will definitely be returning, some of the most authentic Italian food I've had in the area.

Adrian McCallister

Small quaint atmosphere. Great food. Amazing flavors. They are taking your temperatures before you are seated. Staff is very respectful. Many food specials. Sorry only took 1 photo. Tiramisu

Rayne DeBlasio

Delicious food and extremely friendly waiters. There was also live music and the singer was great!

Emily Crandall

The servers, waitress, and rest of the staff were all very friendly. The ambiance was very nice for an intimate dinner. I was able to enjoy the company I was with. I really loved that they don’t rush you out of there. This restaurant is meant to take its time from the first course (salad and garlic knots) to the main entree. Everything was made per order so the food was fresh and super delicious! It does take a long time, but if you want food right away I would say go to Olive Garden. The staff went out of their way to get cranberry juice because my husband ordered a cranberry and vodka from the bar. They were out of cranberry juice and he would’ve ordered something else, but someone had gone to the store to grab some for him. It was unexpected. You just don’t get that kind of service anywhere else. We are definitely coming back. Make sure you make a reservation on their website before going. We got their right on time and were seated promptly :)

Lissa Capacette

Last night I was driving by the restaurant. My kids and I tried getting a seat at another restaurant, however, our wait was going to be over an hour. I went into the restaurant and spoke with the hostess about our trouble with another restaurant. All my kids and i wanted was a great dinner and family time. Jennifer, the hostess, was very compassionate and empathetic. She got us seated right away. The atmosphere and food was exactly what my kids and I were needing. I will never forget the hostess for being so understanding; we will be absolutely coming back.

Juanell Garcia

Had a great dinner and enjoyed the atmosphere. The hostess Jennifer was nice and very professional.

CAM HEM

Been here a few times. Service has always been good. The menu is big, and I've tried maybe a dozen different entrees. Risotto is always good. Seafood has been hit and miss, with the miss being a little over done. Ossobucco not that great, with too much tomato sauce. Pastas have generally been pretty good. Overall it's a good place and worth visiting.

Doggy Gamer

This place is amazing. There clamchowder is off the charts. To me,this is the best Italian food I've ever tasted. I highly recommend this place. And there service was outstanding. I love this place and you should too

Kat Mariani

I have been going here since my daughter was 10. She is 30 now. I was just proposed to in this special place in my heart. Giusseppe was the best host, and now his sister Mariella takes care of us. Mangia! Incredible food and the people make it super special. I know now his executive chef now runs the joint. From a native NYer—this place is amazing. Many years and much love. Thank you 😊

Lydia Pagan

I have been here only once before and it was wonderful. So being it was my partners birthday I decided to take him here. I made reservations for 7. All of our family. From the moment we walked in we were welcomed with opened arms. Salvador was our Waiter. He was incredible! He was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes and the wines. Made sure we were pleased with our meals. I had told him in advance that it was my partners birthday he brought out cake and he had a guitar player play and everyone sang Happy Birthday to my Joe! Salvador just made our evening perfect! Now in the food...OMG we all ordered something different, and I can tell you that there was not a bit left on anyone's plate. From the Chilian Bass, to the veal scallopini, the lasagna, etc. It was all delicious. The service was excellent the food was remarkable. If I can give Villaggio's 10 stars then I would. By the time we left, the place was packed full of people. There was people waiting to get in. I highly recommend this place. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

David Silbert

7/2022 another birthday dinner with a friend. Easy reservation online. The owner personally attended to us, terrific! Absolutely fabulous service, truly amazing food, and a welcoming experience. Talented guitar player provided a relaxing evening. Highly recommend! The best local italian, terrific waiter, and service. Very welcoming. From appitizer to dessert, the food was wondeful. A few months ago I took a friend there for his birthday, we're still thinking about how great everything was. The live music / vocalist was wonderful! We have to visit again soon!

Amy Entress Dudley

Classic Italian restaurant complete with a waiter who had a strong accent. Food was amazing. Had the special and wanted to lick the plate.

Raffe Chamoun

First time there the food was good not great. Service staff are extremely professional and polite. We would definitely give it one more try 😊 …

Will Espinal

The only true Italian food. Everything is hand made with high quality Ingridients, you can taste the difference.

Kyle Shaw

Wow! It was not my first time eating here, but the first time in maybe 5 years. I don't know if it's under new management or ownership, but it's working. I made a joke on the way to the restaurant about great food with zero atmosphere. I was mistaken! We walked into a packed nicely renovated restaurant with live music. The food was amazing, and the service was wonderful. It's a local spot for me, but I would drive over an hour for it and still be just as happy.

TastingTattler B

Where do I start, from the moment we walked in we were greeted by Jennifer who explained there would be an approximate 20 minute wait. Not a problem, as we didn’t have a reservation and there were four of us. While we waited, the hostess Jennifer, was kind enough to explain the history of the family owned restaurant as well as the quality and freshness of the food and what to expect. I have a very discerning palate and I have to say they sure didn’t disappoint. Every meal delivered to our table was superb and the fresh homemade garlic knots were over-the-top. From the signature dishes to the traditional Italian fares they were all very pleasing. I highly recommend this as a place to go for the best Italian meal ever!

Christopher Hatch

Had dinner with several friends for New Years Eve, was able to score a reservation at 5 pm. We were seated promptly by Jennifer (very sweet lady!) and our server Mariellla was personable and attentive, explained all our options, took our drink orders and then food orders. Everyone was very happy with their food, I can personally attest that mine was excellent. My Caesar salad was cold, crisp, and tasty. The lasagna was hot and large enough that I had to take some home. Everyone was very satisfied with their meals and drinks. I can highly recommend this little hideaway restaurant. If you haven't had the opportunity to try it, do so.

Brian Goodling

Staff is great. 10/10 for sure. The only reason for 4 stars is that you can tell that half the food is hand made, and half is just frozen or from a bag I could buy at a grocery store. Garlic bread? Store bought. Alfredo sauce? Home made. Tortellini pasta? Store bought. Fettuccine pasta? Hand made. Seems like it's very hit or miss when it comes to what dish you get. Ended up getting a tortellini soup and what was brought out was store bought frozen tortellini put in warmed up watered down chicken broth. Nothing else. Like what? C'mon now. Food is still pretty good, don't get me wrong, but for what the place could be I don't know if I'd go noticeably cheap on some things.

Celeste Kuhla

In a word, this restaurant is good, not always great. We went in on a Tuesday evening for my birthday. There were just two of us. The restaurant was not full by any means but we had a 15 minute wait. It seems like the garlic knots have changed and not to the better. A salad comes with the entree. There was only lettuce and dressing, no tomatoes, no cucumbers, no croutons. Some might not even call it a "salad". The "Wines by the Glass" list needs some improvement. And finally our entrees. I thought the Chicken Marsala didn't even taste like marsala, perhaps because enough wine was not added. Quaint, comfortable environment and pleasant servers.

Celtic SkyWoman

Found by happy accident, 1st time here.At certain points could have been more attentive with service. Food good & authentic, we enjoyed the dinner.

Laura Micozzi

First timers last night and we were extremely happy! We love family-owned restaurants and you can feel it as soon as you walk in. There was even live Italian music to enhance the full experience. We had the Mussels Marinara which were delicious. We mopped up every last bit of sauce with the homemade garlic knots. The Chicken Francese was perfectly battered and sauced as well! Wine served in carafes and our server was there to refill our glasses before we could even think about it. The staff was on-point and super friendly! We'll be back every time we're in the area. Bravo Villaggio's!!!!

Gregory Ewan

Had the veal villagio. Was very pleased with the taste and serving size. Waiter had a nice dry sense of humor which we all enjoyed.

LaLainya Lynas

Fantastic food and staff... we loved everything. We ordered the Gamberi Shrimp and it came with a side of pasta (we chose angel hair), a house salad and garlic rolls... all delicious. I had a cappuccino that transported me back to Italy. It tasted so authentic and went wonderfully well with the limoncello cake. The service was impeccable and we very much enjoyed the experience and would definitely return. The singer also enhanced the atmosphere.

JoAnn Dunsmore

Found this restaurant on a trip to Lutz. What a gem! We did not have reservations but were able to be seated in a timely manner. The house staff were respectful and attentive. The food was delicious and enough for leftovers. Will definitely be back

Mary Leek

Great authentic Italian experience. You can always count on an excellent meal!

Valerie Marchesini

Debbie and I enjoyed deliciuos food, good service, and soothing guitar music! Chef Jimmy, Manager Chris, and our long time friend and server Mariella have continued the great tradition. We definitely will be back with family and friends.

Heather D

We ordered a to go order, person who took order was extremely nice and friendly and helpful. Now for the food, my family had four different dishes, the lasagna, the stuffed shells, and a baked pasta, and crab pasta and not one complaint everyone was to busy enjoying and loving their meal. (And that is a miracle in this family that everyone likes their food) This place is great! The customer service from the order placing to arriving to get my order was wonderful. The food is perfect! We will definitely be going back! Highly recommend!

bettyann813

Love Love Love; we had a lovely party for 30 people. Great service and fantastic meal. We had a memorable time celebrating my daughter's college graduation!

Vincent Immordino

Mariella was wonderful as our waitress. The food was amazing! Never miss a visit here from our trip from Chicago. Mangia!

laurel sue mason

Excellent little gem of a true Italian restaurant hidden in an otherwise generic strip mall on us 41. Service was exquisite as was the food...Just go there if you want a break from New Yorker at me Italian. This place is the real deal holyfield..spoken like a true Dago from Pittsburgh...

Glenn Crawford

We found a new favorite. We ate here for the first time and it was fantastic. Everything about our dinner was perfect and we will be back time and time again.

Bob McNamara

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING SERVICE, SUPERB ATMOSPHERE AND WORLD-CLASS MEAL! SANDRO, OUR SERVER, BEST EVER!!! 5-STAR EVENING, CELEBRATING OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

Barbara Ribuffo

Perfection. Food excellent, Service excellent, desserts excellent. Great time had by all.

Kate Keune

Outstanding. Our family loved everything about this restaurant. The food was outstanding and the personal, attentive wait staff made the experience even better.

Panagiotis

Delicious, as authentic as it gets. Everything is so tasty, makes you feel like you're in the old country. Hidden gem.

Beth Santell

Definitely make reservations. The food was delicious, as always. The Chilean sea bass had a citrus sauce &was one of the daily specials. This was the 2nd time I've ordered this because it was so good. They seemed to be a bit understaffed, but that's not surprising in the service industry these days. Kudos to the staff who was there, as they worked as a team, with everyone pitching in to help. Great job!

Emily Engstrom

Two of us went late on a very busy Saturday night with no reservation and were seated rather quickly. Initial visit from waitstaff took a while, as did salads/bread once ordered, but there were A LOT of large parties all checking out at the same time. We had 2 of the night's specials and some drinks and had a wonderful date night! The seafood risotto with lobster in a (special request/recommended) spicy, white wine sauce was OUTSTANDING! Lobster was cooked to perfection and it all went together beautifully with my tasty Aperol Spritz. Husband got the veal shank, which was tasty, but I did have to fight him off after letting him taste my dish! The remodel looks great and brightened up the whole space. I'd love to see the new floors throughout the main dining room as well. We will be stalking them and waiting for that risotto to return but will be make for some home-cooked pasta dishes soon!

Steve Musolino

Small Italian restaurant with good atmosphere and the food was excellent !

Laura Castorani

I don't have enough words to express my gratitude for the good food and excellent service we experienced in Villaggio. The customer service by Francesca was outstanding, she made our dinner just fantastic in a high level service. Food, price and service more than 5 stars 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 …

Walt Nowakowski

Great Italian dinner. Excellent service. Menu offers numerous options. Kitchen does a wonderful job. Wine selection was a little weak, by the glass could have a higher tier. Overall, dinner was delicious and a pleasant and memorable evening.

nicolas giudice

Went to Villaggio‘s Italian restaurant for Mother’s Day. Even though they were completely booked Jennifer squeezed us in. This is our favorite Italian restaurant Food was amazing as always our waiter Alex was good and very friendly. Again I give Jennifer many thanks for getting us in for dinner.

Rose Mays

We really enjoyed our meal. My husband had a seafood platter and I had the chicken Villagios! So good. They also had a talented singer crooning Italian songs,😎 Highly recommended …

A. P.

Excellent authentic Italian cuisine. Did make reservations but still had to wait for table to be prepped, and seating too close for the available spacing. Service a bit slow but friendly and professional. Talented gentleman playing classical guitar live was a nice touch. Booth seat a little uncomfortable. Overall, would go back - the food is divine!

Yoana Torres

I’ve grew up in Rome, Italy and it’s been really difficult to find an authentic italian restaurant here in Tampa Bay, well… until last night when me and my family went to try out Villaggio. Love every plate ordered!! It is truly authentic Italian food! The staff was nice! Even other customers were really nice and friendly to us!

Yamileth Castro

Awesome authentic Italian food. Staff speaks Italian, love going to this restaurant.

Scott Van-Treese

I grew up in Italy and have had real Italian food my entire life. This restaurant is the closest that I've found to serving authentic Italian home-cooked classic dishes. The staff was friendly & very accommodating with a last minute walk-in (no reservationson on a busy day). Drinks were refilled without asking, meals arrived quickly & were served piping hot, wait staff was very friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. They also have a huge selection of great wines, some you will not find in other places! The new owners were very nice & appear to be updating a lot. This place has a great family-feel to it, just like an authentic Italian restaurant should! Looks like I've found a new favorite place!

Cameron Shultz

The food and service at this restaurant were absolutely incredible. Will definitely be back!!

Vivian Horowitz

We have been regular customers at Villaggio for several years, but last night's visit was definitely not up to our expectations. We arrived early for our 6 PM reservation. We ordered our drinks. And within 10 minutes after our drinks arrived, we placed our orders for the house salad and 3 entrees. At 7 PM our good arrived, but we hadn't received our salad and garlic knots. The waiter seemed perturbed, and took our food back. Our salads finally arrived around 7:15. Our food came around 7:30, and it was fine. We were one of the first tables to arrive and one of the last to leave. Not happy.

stephanie levoyer

Always a good choice for some authentic Italian food 😋 yummy

stephanie daniels-lopez

On our way back to Villagios for what we know will be another fantastic dinner with friends. Food is excellent, Alex, our favorite server and there is wonderful LIVE entertainment. The owners are attentive and personable. Love Villagios!

Patricia Scholl

This is probably one of the top overpriced Italian restaurants I've eaten at. Two out of six people actually enjoyed their meals. The eggplant parm was pretty good and so was the seafood dish over risotto. The filet mignon must rely on the gargonzola sauce for flavor because we ordered it on the side and it was the most bland piece of meat I've ever eaten. The garlic knots tasted like bread with oil, no flavor. The bruscetta was lightly toasted bread with greasy tomatoes.The spaghetti with sauce, though tasty, was flooded with sauce. An extra charge was added for sharing the filet mignon between 2 children, even though we ordered a side dish of spaghetti. All the wait staff was dressed in official attire (very professional) however the host who sat us was wearing casual shirt and white shorts and sneakers. Entertainment was in the front of the restaurant. Sounded like Italian opera but it was hard to hear because we were seated in the back room probably because of the children is my guess. To top it all off a 20 percent gratuity was automatically added to the check. Although that is the usual amount we leave it was nervy to assume. Needless to say, we won't be returning anytime soon.

Daniel Brantley

We recently had my Aunt’s 60th birthday at Villaggio’s… It was simply an amazing experience! The service & food was incredible! Our server Francesca was great with our big party. She made the entire celebration flow so smoothly by accommodating us to a spacious room, taking care of our every need, and being so friendly and caring. We will absolutely be back, and have Francesca as our server!

Trey Bozeman

Very nice service and it’s beautiful in the inside with a relaxed feel the menu includes many different options for anything you may like.

Colleen Carroll

I Love Villaggio. The homemade food is amazing and authentic Italian. The service is incomparable to most. Highly recommend. My favorite is cream of broccoli soup, mozzarella marinara and fettuccine alfredo. Magnifico

Maroli Melo

First time there and I absolutely loved it. Alex was our server and he was awesome! He was very knowledgeable with the menu. The burrata appetizer was refreshing and very good. My husband and I both picked dishes from the “dish of the day” and were highly pleased. The food was delicious and I will definitely be returning to try more of the menu items.

Mark Hinckley

Me, my wife, and one of our daughters who lives out-of-state had dinner here on 23 January. For my wife and I it was probably our seventh time eating here since we moved to Land O' Lakes (LOL) in October. My wife's family is from Campania and she and I and our daughters lived in Naples, Italy for four years toward the end of our military career and I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the closest to Neapolitan or southern Italian cuisine we've come across in the States. Villaggio's is easily one of the top Italian restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. Each time we've eaten here, the food is absolutely authentic, made to order, and we've never had a bad meal or poor service. I've ordered the veal Villaggio three times and it was the same, fantastic dish each time which tells me the chef takes care to consistently prepare it. That's a testament to a restaurant that prepares every meal fresh to order. The tomato sauce, prepared according to the original owner's grandmother's recipe, is the second best I've ever tasted (only to my own grandmother's). Many of the servers are from Sicily so it's like being back in a restaurant in Italy. What I mean is, once the food hits the table they're not constantly coming over to ask how everything is or if you need anything. To me, overly attentive servers, many times, take it to the point of annoyance. The point of going to a restaurant with family and friends is to enjoy the food, the atmosphere, and the company. If you need something, the servers are very attentive, otherwise, you're left to enjoy the food. Of note, is Francesca who is very friendly and personable and a joy to chat with. If you live in the LOL/Lutz/Wesley Chapel area and have not tried Villaggio's, you're missing out. If you live outside the LOL/Lutz/Wesley Chapel area, it's worth a bit of a drive. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

Omega6789

I have eaten here twice, and have walked away both times thinking "That was fine". The salad has no effort put into it. The red sauce is nothing special. My entrees have been enjoyable but what others with me have ordered not so much. My most recent visit the wait was long for such uncomplicated food. They hide behind everything being "authentic and homemade", but the ravioli was objectively not either. Those of you of who know how to cook at home, or have eaten at places up north, know the difficulty of finding *good* Italian in the area that feels like it's worth the money. Villagio's in my experience does not reach that bar, but maybe it comes down to what you order? At the very least, I do appreciate the live music.

anne schulz

Wonderful local family owned restaurant. Lovely, personable and friendly staff of Jessica, Cuban, Theresa, etc! Fresh delicious food, great prices, fantastic specials! I need to go everyday so I can try everything on the menu!!!

Pamela Lopes

I went to Villaggio’s for the first time last weekend and I can’t tell you how much I appreciated my visit. Even though we are going through a pandemic, our table was separated by a few feet and our server Francesca made the evening extra fun. I was there with a few friends to celebrate a birthday and our waitress Francesca made it extra fun. She gave us lemon shots and brought us the musician to sing happy birthday in Italian. On top of that, I have health/ severe allergic conditions that do not allow me to eat things from their regular menu, but Francesca went above and beyond to make sure that I was getting what I needed and it was allergy safe. If you ever feel the need or desire of eating Italian food, that’s the place! We do appreciate what Francesca did for us and the whole Villaggio experience.

Peggy Kerr

Delicious food served here and very authentic and fresh. My boyfriend got the lobster and seafood special and devoured it. I got the veal saltimbocca and it was yummy. The service was slow though even though some of the staff was standing around in the back dining room. I ordered hot tea with honey and our waitress never brought out the sweetener I asked for. It was getting cold so eventually we went to find someone to bring it. The owner or manager was extremely apologetic and kind so we will definitely return but ask for a different server next time. We went with friends and they had great meals too. They recommended this place to us and have been many times but also were disappointed with our service. The amazing food far outweighed the long wait time for service. Nice ambiance as well.

Miranda Rosemary

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Let’s start at the beginning my mother and I were in town from Orlando and we’re looking to have some Italian. Upon arriving to the restaurant @ 5pm we were greeted by the hostess as well as a server on 12/18/21. The server asked if we had reservations (we did not), she told me the hostess would help us. Upon approaching the hostess she too asked if we had reservations I explained that we didn’t and that we were in town for the Ballet. She had explained to my mother and I that we had to have reservations, we understood (as we were not familiar with the area) and we left. We were quickly followed out by the server Theresa who asked what happened I told her and she told us to wait a minute. She returned to let us know that we would be seated. Reentering the restaurant we were greeted by Jennifer who explained that while normally this time of year being busy they do ask for reservations but she’d make an exception and seat us. Boy are we glad that she did. Our server was Sandro who quickly waited on us and explained specials and the menu items as well as offered recommended items. I had the Grouper and Crab with Lemon Wine sauce and my mother had the rack of Lamb. We also ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer and cannolis for dessert. EVERYTHING from the salad to the last bite of cannoli was simply amazing and delicious and perfectly seasoned. Nothing needed even the smallest of salt or pepper. Pure perfection. However, while the food was amazing Jennifer, Theresa, and Sandro made the night for us. They stopped by to check on us regularly and were very attentive and accommodating. Trebly I can not thank Jennifer enough for making the space for us she’s simply amazing. As are our two servers. And others that stopped by to fill drinks. I will make a point to visit again while in Tampa for shows and theater events. As well as I can not wait to bring my father who’s Italian and lived in Italy for 3 years while in the navy. To Jennifer and the staff of the Villagio Truly thank you for a beautiful evening dinner and you’ve rightfully earned our family as guests and we will be sure to tell friends and family of your establishment. (Next time we will call to be sure we don’t need reservations, respectfully.) BUON NATALE! ❤️

Michelle Vorobel

A hidden gem that sits in plain site. Possibly the oldest existing restaurant in Lutz and for good reason. We shared the antipasti platter as a starter and used the red pepper mixture to make meat, cheese roll ups. I had the crab linguini and thought it tasted amazing! He had a mixed seafood pasta dish and said that it was one of the best dishes he has ever had. He also added a lobster tail and said that it was worth the extra cost, cooked perfectly. Highly recommended for traditional Italian food. No other restaurant in the area comes close for service and flavor.

Bree Bennett

Today we had the pleasure of having Francesca as a server. We had a large reservation after a funeral and she was the only server for the party of 28. Absolutely everything was perfect even when we ran into issues with the head count upon arrival. I cannot say enough good things about her, other than being a great server she was the sweetest person. The Breakiron party can’t thank you enough if you’re reading this Francesca!!

EYE

Francesca was an excellent waitress. She showed adept knowledge of the menu and was very professional.

Julie Calvano

Not the prettiest place, but the food was excellent and authentic. My husband had the lasagne and I had the sea bass special. The salad could use some sprucing up but the dressing was amazing. Will definitely be back

Anne Lessl

This restuarant doesn't look like much on the outside but the food is excellent. Love the entertainer. He's truely Italian. Top place to eat in Lutz/Land o Lakes if you want Italian.

Herb Hinely

My son and I had an excellent dinner there last night. The selection is awesome and the good was prepared very carefully. We are glad we could go there. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

Tevin Freeman

Food and service was top notch from the moment I walked through the door until I left. Our server was helpful, and nice and made sure our experience was great. I would definitely recommend it.

Patti E

This was our first time at this restaurant. All 4 of us enjoyed our appetizers and entrees. Our server was great. We never had to call her. She would come and ask if we needed anything. We gave 4 stars as we thought this was more expensive than other Italian restaurants which were just as good.

M Meyers

Great food! Music and atmosphere on Friday night was wonderful. Felt like I was in Italy. The marinara sauce was not the best but the salmon with crab and halibut was fantastic along with the fettuccine Alfredo.

Brian Parent

Villaggio's I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this Ristorante! We had a party of four adults and a seven year old with reservations. Definitely make reservations because if you don't and they can't seat you you will be missing something special! From the time we arrived through our dinner and dessert to when we left we were treated like family. We ordered the breaded mozzarella, calamari in marinara and had bread (little garlic knots) for apps. All were delicious. For our entrée's we ordered Fettuccine Alfredo, Lobster Ravioli, Cheese Ravioli with Meatballs and the Filet Mignon Special. All were delicious. Dessert was Lemoncello Cake, Chocolate Mousse and Cannoli all were delicious. There was a gentleman singing Italian songs that our server Maryelle joined in on one song. Everyone enjoyed the music and the singer was very engaging with all patrons. Please try this restaurant if you want to enjoy a great meal in a great atmosphere with people who genuinely care about how you feel about their food and ambiance.

Rebecca Brandon

First time for us; we will go again but a little earlier. Wait not too long on a Friday night, in the middle of the rush. Food good, service good, price good. My husband is an Alfredo connisseur (must have a dash of nutmeg!) and this batch was perfect and delish!

Ray A

This was a very authentic experience, but the experience was definitely enhanced by our server Francesca! She went above and beyond to make my family and I feel at home. Definitely would go another round at this restaurant.

Bill Bradshaw

I have had Italian all around the US. This is absolutely the best. Fresh, handmade, and delicious. Best ossobuco I've ever had, including when I had it in Italy.

Jim Hammond

Some of the best Italian food in the greater Tampa area. Excellent menu, very attentive service and a real value. You get treated like family here. Try it you'll become a regular just like us.

Andrea Cegan

Very slow. Food was good service was lousy. Rolls were cold

Kristin Cox

The food here is amazing no matter what you order. The service is second to none. Jennifer is amazing! Even though it was super crowded, she managed to get us in quickly and the table was great!

Joey Fox

For and ambiance was great! The server was very knowledgeable and helped make it a great evening

Delisa Hardin

Went for the first time tonight. Was excited to add another restaurant to our list of options. Could not understand our waitress. She told us I don’t know how many specials. I would have like to read them on a paper. Cesar salads are extra. Small and not very much flavor. Dressing one of my least favorite I have ever had. It took forever to get food. I got fish and pasta with Alfredo sauce. Pasta came with marinara sent back. Got pasta when finished with meal, and not very good. Bread ok, but charged for extra bread. Don’t think I’ve ever been charged for extra bread. To my disappointment I will not be returning 🙁

Donna Carlson

The food was amazing!! I ordered shrimp scampi and it came with 6 - 8 huge shrimp! The pasta was cooked perfectly. Everyone' s meal was excellent as was the service. Highly recommended. Will definitely go back!

Mark Cox

Have been here twice now. Once when my 40 something year old wife meet her mother for the first time. Took one of our daughters and friend tonight. 3 more kids to go and grandchildren. Will keep coming back. Made to order. The veal is how my Norwegian mom taught me. We've always loved authentic Italian food.

Daniel Gellman

Food was absolutely phenomenal here. This was our first time here and they were so amazing! Came for our anniversary and they definitely didn’t disappoint. Will be back for seconds… thirds…. Fifteenths. You know. A lot!

JustIn S

Best Italian food in Florida. For those who complain about the wait, they make the majority of their meals from scratch. So it does take a little time. They the antipasta selection while you wait. It's all amazing. This restaurant has been family owned and operated from day 1. The recipes followed the owners mother from Northern Italy and the price is worth every bite. If Giuseppe is there, ask him to pair your wine with your meal and you'll never be disappointed.

Jerry Iredale

Our favorite Italian Restaurant. Food and service are consistently great!! We’ve moved away and cannot find any other that can compare to Villagio’s so we visit whenever we are back to see family. Amazingly, on our last visit, Alex remembered our usual order right down to the side of angel hair with pink sauce!!

Dixie King

I totally disagree with a review I read recently. They stated they believed their service was poor because they were not Italian ! Our servers (several ) could not have been any more professional had we been in a top rated Michelin restaurant !! Such a delight to find a jewel like Villagio's in Lutz, FL! THANKS !!

Patrick Murphy

Very covid safe; they take your temp and spay your hands. Italian owned and run, with many nice traditional meals. Atmosphere a little dated, but servers are mostly Italian and are very good. Recepies are Sicilian, or mostly Sicilian, and have full flavor without overdoing the garlic. Some have a strong bay leaf taste, but all are very good. Menu is fairly large with a good variety of choices. Deserts seem to be home made and they have a pretty good variety. We will be back.

Michael S.

The food was very good. Initially, our service was going to be a bust but then we got another waiter and everything smoothed out. There was no live harp experience but italian music provided ambiance. The aesthetics of the restaurant need update and take from the overall experience but the food as stated is very good.

Margo Murphy

Villaggio’s is a wonderful Italian restaurant. A hidden gem in the Lutz, Florida area. The waiters and waitresses are attentive and friendly. The food is very good. The lasagna, spaghetti, veal, chicken, all well prepared and tasty. Bring your appetite as they serve you quite a bit! Our favorite waitress is Francesca. She has come to know us and knows what wine and food we like. Buon appetito!!!

Kenna Symulevich

Food was excellent, service was great. We were there celebrating a birthday, and the person's dinner order whose birthday it was was mixed up. The restaurant made the correct order as quickly as possible and gave the table two slices of their amazing lemon cake on the house. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is due to the mix up with the order, but they made it right without having to be asked. Definitely recommend this place for classic REAL Italian, not that chain stuff.

Marie Akers, DNP, APRN, PMHS

Great for large gatherings, prepare to spend an average of 4 hours if you have a gathering of more than 4 people. Good food.

MR C

Really great Italian restaurant find. I will keep this review short and sweet. They have ample parking, excellent service, and outstanding food. House wines are actually really good and they have many other top notch bottle wines as well. You will not go wrong going here for dinner and the prices for quality are a outstanding value.

Dennis Bartlett

I have been coming to Villaggio since it opened. The food is very good Consistent. Staff is great. Service is very good. Tonight I had the Branzino for the first time. Blackened (the chef is great at blackening, especially the Salmon and chicken). But the blackened. Branzino was a terrific choice. Try it

Peyton Hyslop

This is a wonderful restaurant. The food is Italian and the majority of the staff speaks Italian. We have been many times and never a bad meal. Everything is great. Live music is present Wednesday through Sunday. Be sure to come here for great food, a nice wine list and an enjoyable time.

Christine Dean

Fantastic service and delicious food.

Jenn Beaumont

We had a fabulous dinner celebrating my birthday tonight! The new owners are wonderfully gracious, the singer had a gorgeous tenor voice and my dinner was delicious! Thank you for making my birthday so special !! Jenn

Juliya Pastukhova

great food and great staff great place

Jodi Shinn

Food was great, well staffed to get the job done on Mother's Day! Would like to return on a less busy day so I can relax a bit more with my food & wine.

lyssa 813

First time...ordered to-go in house Sat night, very busy. Sat at bar such good atmosphere with the staff. So kind they were not taking to-go orders, they went ahead and took my order. I waited with a complementary glass of wine. No more then 20min later my order was ready. Go home unpacked spaghetti w/meatballs, lasagna, and chicken Marcella, with rolls and salads. We all shared.....best Italian food I have eaten in years...the red sauce is perfect along with the meatballs. Everything was perfect. Can't wait to eat there again.....if you love a family atmosphere and homemade food you will love this place it's like coming home.

Alvaro Correa

We all loved this place. It has an Italian vibe that is felt as soon as you enter the building. The waiters are (at least the ones we talked to) Italian and the food feels fresh and home made. My children enjoyed everything we ordered, the soup was also amazing. We will be back.

Bud Jameson

The best Italian restaurant in the Tampa area. Amazing authentic Italian food. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the friendly Italian staff you know you're in for a treat. We first discovered this place seven years ago when we lived in Lutz and immediately fell in love. Five years ago we moved to Orlando and unfortunately did not re-visit until a week ago when we rented a hotel in the area and drove over just to dine here. We were pleased to see that despite the face-lift and years away the place hasn't missed a beat. Still our favorite Italian restaurant period. It's a must visit if you can.

Patricia Diamondgrl

The ambiance, and the food was amazing. Everything was great!!!

Alex Carlson

Don't let the look of the outside deceive you. The inside is much nicer. They have white table cloths on each table and the staff is very attentive. The outside of the restaurant could use some work/updating. Most of the staff had a very thick Italian accent which made them hard to understand. However it did make it feel like a more authentic restaurant. The food was very good. Some of it was a little salty, however it definitely seemed like some good authentic Italian. I will be returning in the future.

Alan and Lorie Steinmetz

We just placed our order and asked for an old school classic Italian dish that isn’t on their menu and they were more than excited to accommodate our request .. it is Friday and they had just opened so we felt it wouldn’t hurt to ask before they became busy!!! Thank you “Maria and all” we cannot wait to get our carry out!!! I’m Sicilian and we have definitely found our happy place!!! We look forward to dining in with the amazing people of villaggios very soon !!

Juan Cruz

2nd visit for our wedding anniversary, this place gets better and better. Food is outstanding. Nice ambiance. Sangría the best. Veal chops smothered in delicious mushroom sauce. Try the calamari in red sauce. Amazing 👏 …

Kay Bee

Excellent and authentic Italian food. Simply delicious. Service was very slow, but it was Saturday night and we didn't have a reservation. From the drink, the meal and cappuccino with an incredible desert it was just wonderful!

Mimi Inmaine

Tastebud ecstasy. Relaxing atmosphere. Authentic Italian food with delightful balance of quality ingredients leaving each bite a happy experience. My first visit where my friend & I lingered for a 4 hour dinner and wine, never felt rushed. Nice wine selection seemed thoughtfully chosen. The place has many separate dining rooms to give intimate feel. Owner gave us informal tour that included private party rooms and wine room - Impressive care toward quality and ambiance. Best restaurant in Tampa area hands down for Italian. Planning next visit.

Judith Mattea

I rated this italian restaurant very highly. The food, service, friendly atmosphere, and the live entertainment, fabulous. The atmosphere was a real italian feel, as every employee that we met appeared to be from italy. They were gracious, open, and positive, We will be going back there!

Jordan Shelvock

Incredible Italian food and there was an incredibly talented singer on the Thursday we went. Entertainment volume was perfect, you could still have a conversation. This is definitely one of our new spots!

Rebecca Allshouse

My sister and brother-in-law have raved about this place since my parents and I moved to Tampa last year. (We especially kept hearing about the BEST lemoncello cake in all of Tampa) We finally got to try it out last night for my father's birthday and what an experience. First of all the care and safety was top notch, everyone had masks and you are temperature checked and given hand sanitizer at the hostess stand. After that...well, then you're part of a giant Italian family. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and the food was amazing. The specials menu was nearly as big as the regular menu and they have a little bit of everything to suit any taste, baked pasta, regular pasta, veggies, meats, seafood! I had their version of a clam chowder soup that was out of this world. Everything came out pipping hot a fresh. For dessert we got tiramisu, cheesecake, a cannoli, and yes...the mythical lemoncello cake. The tiramisu was divine. The cannoli was crispy and rich and delicious but my sister was right, the lemoncello did steal the show! We will definitely be visiting again and I highly recommend this gem.

Marta Kizyma

Delicious authentic Italian food!!

Land O' Lakes Massage

Food is amazing, our second server left no moment unnoticed. It was a great place to spend my birthday. Close enough to home so we didn't have to travel to Tampa. Thanks for such a fine tuned evening!!!

Jeremy H

Great homestyle Italian restaurant. More of an upscale atmosphere than most, and a good intimate setting. Great for a date or a large gathering. They have a private room for large parties, and the wait staff is on point. I've been coming here for 20 years, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu or wine list. Top par!

Joseph Rodriguez

Great food and service! They take pride in delivering classic authentic Italian dishes. We each had Parmigiana entrees. My wife had the chicken and I had the veal. Both were thinly pounded and very tender. They make a good traditional crushed tomato sauce. Very tasty. Try the cannoli for desert. Home made ricotta filling yummy.The serving staff are very courteous and work together to make sure you have a nice dining experience. Grazie!

Tracy Scott

Excellent, authentic food. Family operated and it’s almost like a show watching them navigate the restaurant. They pay attention to their customers and only after a few times there, they began greeting us personally. You can’t go wrong here but then again you have to want the experience of real dining. Not just rush in, gobble down food and walk out. This place is meant to make for a nice evening. Like sitting with a cocktail and listening to the harpist play while you wait for dinner. Lovely.

Gnyana Praneeth Rachapalli

It is hard to find good Italian food in Tampa. This restaurant looks very traditionaly Italian. The ambience and management make it very clear. However the food was just average. I mean nothing very special about it. The bruschetta we ordered was very ordinary and disappointing. The entrees - veal scallopini (surf and turf) was pretty good - the chicken cantolini was ok, the sauce seemed bland. However the side of meatballs was very delicious and had that homemade texture about them.

Alyssa Glenn

Very authentic Italian. Loved it.

Denise Dommes

Love this place…amazing date night! 🥰 Jennifer is amazing, make your reservations or you may not get in!! Thanks…Vera, Alex, Robert, Francesca, Humberto so much fun!! …

Carol R

The food is delicious, the wait staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very enjoyable. Last night there was a woman playing the harp, the last time there was a man singing, his voice is wonderful. I especially love the spaghetti with meat balls.

Mike Carter

I've been to Villaggio now twice and really enjoy this restaurant. Excellent service, really good menu and the food is outstanding. I was just there on Saturday night and they take cleanliness seriously, the hosts was wiping down every menu is disinfectant spray. My wife and I and friends will definitely be back soon.

David wickham

Best Italian I have had. Ever. Period. We almost turned around when we arrived because the building was old and not well marked but there were lots of cars in the lot so we went in As soon as you enter it's entirely different. Filled with happy diners obviously enjoying their meals. Food was great. Wait staff was excellent. Atmosphere relaxed and friendly. Try this place you will be glad you did.

T T

We've been there just as a couple and also as a group. Food is outstanding! Having authentic Italians cooking and taking care of you is something I have not enjoyed since being away from the West side of Pasco Co (speaking locally). Their care for their customers, you're overall experience (intermittent live harp & of course amazing vocalist), and then what I love best, the true Italian way, you never feel rushed. You feel comfortable to relax, enjoy your meal, your company and your night out...even if it's near closing they never make you feel uncomfortable.

Krystal McNutt

This place was a gem! We found this place on Google! With real authentic Italian food and great service, we enjoyed this place. It has reasonable pricesn, a variety of wines, and a comfortable atmosphere. The employees are very welcoming and all had smiles as we walked in. The food came out with a perfect temperature and the drinks went down smoothly! ;)

Jim Parent

Loved Villaggios. This was our first visit to Villaggios and we will definitely be back. We have seen this restaurant there on many occasions but never sampled the cuisine until tonight. Why did we wake such a long time? Ignorance, laziness, whatever...glad we woke up. We both called this our new "Wine Celler"...for you that know about the wine cellar which is now closed. Awesome. Both of us are very pleased with Villaggios.

Robert J Johnson

Atmosphere was nice and the food was good.

Jyothivel Shivan

Very cordial and inviting staff. Food was great. Waiters made sure the guests were well served. This was my second time and I loved it. Good size portions. Was heavy for me. Would definitely go again and recommend this place.

Mary Ann Pasquarello

Ok place to go.Very loud and very crowded. Too pricy for dishes that had fancy names but were mediocre. I ordered a dish made with veal and found that it was sinuie and the flavor was off. On the plus side if you order spaghetti and meatballs you will find that the sauce and meatballs are delicious.

Haley Jones

Amazing experience. Super authentic, Great food. I Would recommend to anyone looking for a Nice, Classy dinner with a family business sort of feel.

Dan Hamrick

Met some friends for dinner, was very pleasantly surprised. More than i expected for variety and quality. The spirit of Italy thrives here.

Susan Hill

I’m Half Italian and grew up in NY. Haven’t found a good Italian Restaurant since we moved to Tampa until now. The food is amazing. Service was excellent. We will certainly be back and bring our friends. Thank you!

Laia Bové

This is our go-to restaurant for celebrations. It feels like being in Italy! All the staff is actually from Italy... And they are incredibly friendly and kind. There is always live music, and the atmosphere is just undescribable. The food is out of this world, and the prices are super reasonable... This place is a good hidden treasure!

Amy Hayes

We had an amazing date night and dinner at Villagios. Food was delicious. Music was wonderful and Francesca provided fabulous service. We will return and request her table.

Michael St. Denis

The food is good but the service was a bit strange and the place is in a strange building. They serve some of the food on carts, seems not the most classy. The inside is a bit run down as is the outside.

Matt Carbone

Great food, friendly service, reasonable prices.

Vivian Hyslop

My favorite Italian restaurant! The food is so delicious with wonderful sauces, fresh ingredients and the portions are perfect! I'm so glad we found this gem in Lutz. And then, there is the fabulous staff & entertainment!!!

Brian K

Although a little slow, the service was great! The food was hit or miss. The veal was delicious, but the pork dish (Arrosto Della Mamma) was inedible. The waiter was very accommodating and we will probably go back. We just won't be ordering the pork.

Helen Marquis

Amazing food, love the atmosphere filled with Italian music and singing. Are our good too fast for photos.

Pri Na SC

We had a amazing Dinner!!! Everything was perfect!!

Clare Pierce

We enjoyed a delicious meal last night. I had the veal Villaggio and Bob had the veal Marsala. The veal was delectable and the sauces were unbelievable. The service was lovely - just the right amount of attention. Now I am going to the gym...

Lori LaMantia

Are you Italian and miss Sunday dinners? Found this place in Lutz that is the closest to the way my Grandmother from Sicily would cook. Staff are friendly and warm, food is delicious. I have eaten in and ordered for pick up... either way you will NOT be dissapointed.

Emma Scearce

The chicken villaggio dish is amaaazzinngg! Get the sauce on the pasta and combine it all together because the sauce was on point. I haven't ordered take out yet but pre-pandemic we dined in and I loved the sauce. (But you should add penne to the menu)

Dee K.

Great food and very accommodating for food allergies! While they don't have any specific items marked as vegan (they do have some vegetarian marked dishes), they are able to adjust their recipes. Our server, Diego, was helpful and kind.

Sylvia Goldstein

Have eaten here Dozens of times in the past 17 years! Not only is the Owner a Wonderful guy, but the food is always delicious! I've never had a bad meal in this place! I have not only brought many here, but have even rented out the place for a party about 13 years ago! Will always be one of my favorite restaurants in the area!

Sondra C

Fantastic Italian restaurant! Their red sauce is so good, I could practically drink vats of it. The service is top notch and the quality of the food is excellent every single time I've been. Everything from their spaghetti and meatballs, Bracciole, gnocchi to fresh made desserts is awesome. They have a good Moltepulciano wine that is reasonably priced by the glass too.

Michelle Geist

I absolutely love this place! Food and service is excellent. Don’t let the shopping center and decor keep you from going. This is a great, family owned restaurant with some of the best Italian food I have had in years.

mcmoore313

First time in this gem of an authentic Italian restaurant. Knew nothing about the menu or what to expect but had an incredible meal and absolutely loved listening to Mariella speak! Will definitely be back with the family.

Paul Fischer

Love this place. The Best Italian Restaurant in the area! Been eating here for over 15 years! The Owner is a Great Guy and he's always got something amazing on the menu! Strongly recommend!

Kimberly Jorden

Food as always very good. However, if offered to sit in bar, don't, it seemed no one was actually assigned to my table. I had menu for 20 minutes when the owner, which is who offered me the table in the bar, happened by and asked if anyone had helped me, of course, answer was no. He took my order. Still had a wait anytime my water glass was empty and had to flag someone down for my check.

Leah Pancoe

A wonderful little Italian restaurant that brings back fond memories of my childhood growing up in an Italian restaurant. The eggplant parm was delicious. Well worth the trip to get there.

John Libertz

As usual, food was fantastic. The singer really helps set the atmosphere. Our server, Mario, makes you feel like you are home and part of the family. Love this hidden gem.

Settlement Services of Florida

A DIAMOND in the ruff is an understatment... What a great experience the staff was amazing Alex our waiter took his time to tell us the specials and suggest a great wine. I felt as if I had just walked I to Italy as I heard the staff speak in rich Italian accents, the food was superb, the atmosphere was wonderful the price was well worth it. A definite favorite a must visit.

Rita Pennolino

Best Italian food. Everyone one is so friendly & awesome. Highly recommend Vilaggios.

Alba Benitez

We had been clients at Villagio's restaurant for almost 6 years. I was surprised to see bad reviews, because we always had a great experience, the owner is a really nice and the staff is always friendly, the wine prices are excellent not overpriced like some of Italian restaurant close by. Ask them to join the email list, you will have the most wonderful experience with a wine tasting pairing with special dinner, that they do for time to time.

Bart Brown

Veal chop was excellent. Great wine selections. My Italian buddy Paul approved. Marinara sauce was really good as well. Fine dining.

Spencer

Excellent authentic food. The lobster bisque is amazing and their sangria is super tasty. I usually do take out but when I eat there the service is great.

Kimberly Myman

Giuseppe thank you for what you have! This Italian Ristorante is by far the best in Florida if not in the US! This is a family oriented place and so nice. Some say over priced? Go to the all the Italian Rest chains and compare prices? You will NOT get the service, traditional flavor of Italy then this. Giuseppe you have done an amazing job keeping your place! I will always frequent your ristorante. My wife and I have been there multiple times and have had Alex as our server. WOW what a true professional! When anyone goes to a place to eat and is treated the way that Villaggio treats you, you will come back. We will continue to support Giuseppe and his Ristorante!

jill hutchison

Love this place, food is great, but it takes way to long to get food ordered and get the bill, especially if you have an engagement after dinner. We've gone a few times when it's been busy and not...doesn't matter. Shouldn't have to flag a server down to order or get the bill.

Tom Dundas

Great food and service .best of all they do not rush you. You can sit down enjoy your company and relax enjoy your dinner

Steve Garner

Lovely atmosphere and great food.

Kyle Kirchgraber

Listen. There are A LOT of places in the Tampa area to eat, a lot. But there are very few places where the food is phenomenal, the wines are tremendous, and the service is authentic. Authentic! This place makes Carabbas and Olive Garden look bad. Real bad. Quaint and cozy, there was a woman playing harp and it just put icing on the cake. Or maybe that was our lovely server, Mario, who listened to me tease my girlfriend about not getting any of my cannoli and he brought her a miniature one. Or perhaps the limoncello. This was more than a meal, it was a 2.5 hour Italian experience. I am very much looking forward to returning, both when family comes to visit and with just my lady. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars, they earned it.

Brian Williams

Vera is amazing!! Absolutely the best server I've ever had!! Authentic Sicilian!! Food was awesome!!

Sage Orozco

Atmosphere was intimate. Alex, our waiter, was wonderful. Food was fabulous! Grouper in a lovely sauce and chicken cacciatore, each bite was delightful. 5 stars +++

LDRHUNT Hunt1

Excellent food & service Was there for a party with 23 people. They had the biggest Lazy Susan. at least 10ft in diameter, no kidding. With cheeses cold cuts it was a great surprise birthday party!

Claudio Troncoso

Great place for large group gathering excellent meal

Steven Alcala

Great delicious classic Italian comfort food and great service. Busy Saturday night and it did take some time for food to arrive (by US standards) but if you want fast food Italian go to Olive Garden. True tasty Italian, come here :).

Yoly Gutierrez (YoXiSan)

It was my first time. I Enjoyed my meal very much, our waitress Julio was amazing makes us feel like home. The music was very nice and pleasant love this place.

Toni R

Loved it! The food and service were great.

Alvin Pasagui

Great service but dinner took about 45 mins to come out and chicken parm was tough. It tasted like it’s been sitting under a heat lamp. Uncommon for them to have this issue

Jax King

We went for my Stepfathers birthday and I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun. The wait staff were amazing and just added to the fun, thank you for a wonderful evening!

Kurt Seidler

Good Italian food and a unique menu.

Nanci Mangialomini

First time there and food was awesome, atmosphere awesome, service awesome, prices awesome, will be back!!!!

E K

I am really and truly shocked to see some of these reviews saying how bad of the food or service was. I have been going to this place since I was a little girl! We love Gusspie, the owner, as well. The food is absolutely delicous! I've just about everything on the menu! It's a family type true Italian restruatn. It's wonderful defiantly recommend! I love that they have an actual person playing the harp and most of the staff is actually Italian!

Local 2294

Great place to have authentic Italian food. The owner has added his own unique flare to the traditional menu items. Intimate dinner setting and banquet room available as well. Highly recommend

James Scully

The best, by far, authentic Italian restaurant in the Tampa area. Amazing cuisine, excellent service and even live harp music! All adds up to a fantastic night out. 5 stars (wish I could add more!).

Michael Iracondo

Grew up in Brooklyn. Lived in Manhattan, Los Angeles. Traveled to Europe, including Italy. Been to every major city during my working career. Never have I or my wife ever experienced on a consistent basis food as good as Villagio’s. Couple the great food with the superb service provided by the excellent staff and it’s what a great dinning experience should be. Now living in Tampa we are fortunate to have Villagio’s, simply said, a great restaurant.

Marcia D'Alma

Villaggio Ristorante is a family oriented restaurant. This place does it’s best to serve their customers as if they were sitting at their own table back home. Every customer is treated with respect. Now, unfortunately, if one decides to come in and disrupt the peace and enjoyable atmosphere present in their dining room, the individual will be requested to leave. And this is what happened tonight. There are several witnesses who can testify against the behavior shown by the customer who decided to write a bad review about Villaggio. His behavior was unacceptable. From being rude to his own wife, to start with, to the food runner, to the waiter, and to the hostess. While she tried to keep the peace within the establishment, he pushed her around and wanted to hit the waiter, who in turn was called SOB. That’s the biggest insult one can do to an Italian citizen. We all pick our battles, and we are all responsible for our actions, and the consequences that come with it. I’m very proud of the action taken by the restaurant’s owner. He asked the customer to leave. And the peace and harmony continues at Villaggio. Buona notte a tutti!! 🇮🇹

Adam Ziegler

Considering my Great Grandparents were straight off the boat from Italy and have distilled a rich and authentic tradition of cooking throughout my family, this place has the best Italian food in the area. I can tell when food is made from scratch and Villagios will not disappoint. I'm surprised to see that others had an unpleasant time there. I say give it another try. Also people keep in mind you are at an authentic Italian restaurant. Their not going to pick up what you're putting down. Italian culture is much different than American. Prego !

CP Cianchetta

Amazing place for authentic Italian cuisine! My husband is Italian and he is super picky where we eat! Excellent waiting staff and beautiful restaurant inside, don’t let the outside steer you away!

Michael Martin

Excellent classic Italian. Been many times and never had a bad meal. Service is always very good. Wait staff is attentive without hovering.

Luis Morales

Delicious authentic Italian food. Our first time. Hot and delicious. Linguine pescatore was very fresh. Linguini cooked perfect. Salmon with crab and lemon butter was amazing. Buon appetite...

AL Sillart

Food and service was great. Veal Scallapini Surf and Turf with scallops and Shrimp was light and delicious. Added a carafe of Pinot Gichio and a Tiramisu and dinner was complete.

Mehgan E

I'm extremely impressed with what you can get here for the price. Live music and a candlelit, authentic atmosphere make Villagio feel so upscale and romantic, but food and drinks are priced for a casual place! The fettucini with clams was tasty, as were the bread rolls. Great for a birthday, special occasion, romantic date, or even just a craving for lasagna. We will be back!

zach S

Good food and atmosphere. Seemed a little overwhelmed and service suffered, but that's to be expected at a popular restaurant on Friday night nowadays.

Christa Garoutte

Fantastic dinner! Great atmosphere! This was our first time here and it did not disappoint. The servers were amazing and the food even better!

ida sullivan

Eight of us went to Villaggio for New Year's dinner. Dinner was delicious and service was excellent. Enjoyed by all.

Jose Lopez

Great place for a family dinner. The food is consistently good. The wine manual it's also very good. Service is always on point.

Janet Sciales

This is a white linen restaurant and the food is fabulous. The service is gracious and charming, the food is delicious and the atmosphere and ambiance evokes Italy without the chianti bottles or plane ride.

Shea Nine

My husband and I have been here twice for our anniversary. The food is high quality. Stay for coffee and desert.

John D Hanson

My Italian restaurante. I love this place. The food, the staff, the ambiance. It's what I think of when I want an old school Italian meal. They have a harpist, other nights a singer. Alex the waiter is a charming friendly guide. I have to eat here once a month or something is missing in my life. Buono Appatito!

David Bernardino (Bernit)

This is by far the BEST Italian Restaurant North of Downtown Tampa. The food is delicious, the servers are Italian natives, not local USF kids. The have a Harp player 3 nights a week and a legitimate Opera singer 2 nights a week. Don't let the humble building fool you, you're in for a treat.

Joe Altare

It looks like a Mexican restaurant that should have been remodeled twenty years ago on the outside. On the inside, quite a different story. GREAT AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE! If you read a review about high prices... it was folks used to eating at the Olive Garden, not the establishment.

Jessica Swinford

We just moved to the area and stumbled on this wonderful authentic Italian restaurant. From the host, servers, entertainment and food it was a remarkable experience!

Larry Scherr

1st time eating there. Food, service and wine was excellent. Can't wait to go again next week.

Tiffany Dasilva

This place is the perfect date night!! Service from Diego was amazing food was so delicious and Humberto singing in the background really sets the mood. Felt like I was in Little Italy.

Colin Baker

Incredible atmosphere, authenticity, cuisine, and prices with a personable staff. Villaggio is a great place to both casually and for special occasions. Walking in you can tell that the ownership is OG Italian, and the hostess had the perfect bit of Italian accent to let you know you are in an authentic establishment. We were seated promptly on a slow Wednesday night and walked by the live performer who was belting heartfelt music in Italian. Our server was exceptional and attended to our every need, going to such lengths as to go to the store next door to break a large bill so we could tip the performer at the end of our stay. Staff was dressed professionally and all seemed to have Italian accents. They had a number of specials running on top of a menu bursting with options for every pallette and wine pairings as well. I had the "Fruit of the Sea" special, which included lobster tail, scallops, clams, shrimp, mussels, and squid on a bed of risotto. It was absolutely, unequivocally incredible. The rest of my party enjoyed eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, and shrimp fettuccine alfredo. The fettuccine deserves a special mention as it wasn't as rich as the dish usually comes at other restaurants, which I thought was perfect. I will also give care to mention the live performer. Not only was his performance incredibly beautiful, with an air that he was crying the lyrics to his beloved, he also took the time to visit with every table in the dining room and ensure the volume of his audio system wasn't bothering any of them. He told us he actually sings in a number of languages including Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and more. He also asked if we had any requests to be performed. We tipped him well on our way out. I would recommend this restaurant whether you feel like wearing shorts and a t shirt or slacks and a blazer, it is just that versatile of a place. It is also worth mentioning that the owner is a master chef who has spent time at a number of popular up scale restaurant ls in the area. When someone with his resume is at the helm, you know there is a focus on quality, service, and authenticity, and it showed during every moment of our visit.

Elijah Kilmon

Me and my girlfriend discovered this place last night and it is truly a hidden gem! Best Italian I've ever had hands down.

George Villasi

Great food!!! Doesn't look like much from the outside but great food at a reasonable price. Drinks are reasonable as well. Service is fantastic. One of my wife and I's favorite getaways.

ASG CAPCO CORP

This wonderful find on an unlikely State highway, in an older building thoughtfully redesigned for comfort and flow on the inside, is owned by the most hospitable family restauranteur's. Classic Italian fare and modern presentations, with delightful recipe variations make this must visit when in the Lutz or Tampa environs. Very reasonable, comfortable. He keeps it very simple on wines, i.e., no wine list just house wines of different types by the glass, half carafe or full carafe, very reasonably priced, and drinkable. Lots of places in Rome, Milan, Tuscany region, Florence, etc., do the same by the way. The owners find good moderate priced vintages, both Italian, French, South American or South African, buy a bunch, use it up and find another good batch. So it's always better than retail fare. The wait staff all very experienced, with the youth among the table cleanup crew. We'll run, so go. You will enjoy.

Phyllis Seger

This is a must if you love authentic your nonna or nonna made it is amazing from the atmosphere to the staff to the food definitely will be back so close to home ❤️Amore

Syngin Smythe

Italian at its best; And local! Had a great meal accompanied by outstanding service. Highly recommend..just come hungry🤤😋 …

Juan De Jesus

The food and service is always phenomenal.

Edwin T

Amazing food the best Lobster bisque soup Unique Italian sauce Jennifer welcomes you like family great experience the best Italian food in tampa

Eden P

This place is probably the best Italian restaurant around here. I had the pescatore with pasta and it was loaded with seafood. The portions were also big and the flavor was omg so good! Been here twice and both times service was excellent!

Edward J Hart

We haven't been out for a while. Villaggio's was always a 1st choice for us and they remain #1. Excellent meals and service.

Carlos Arias

Jennifer, thank you for everything! A lot to handle with my family but you were cool and accommodating! Ask for Jennifer she runs the place, just kidding she is awesome!

Elizabeth Fichtel

Our meals were prepared to perfection with beautiful live harp musician and service provided far above any Italian resturant we have visited! Friendly welcome and warm, well wishes as we left.

Carlene Dailey

Very nice Italian restaurant the service was not the best but I guess you have to make reservations to get good service that was what I was told.

Smart Caregiving

Outstanding authentic Italian! Best shrimp Fra Diavolo in all of Tampa Bay! Handmade pasta and homemade mozzarella! Don't let the outside fool you. This place is incredible!!

Eric Wagner

Such an amazing restaurant. All the food was fresh, the live entertainment was great and the servers were excellent. I would Recommend this place to anybody.

david tate

Been coming here 20 years. Love this restaurant. Tonight was my wife's and my anniversary and we couldn't have had better service.

Carrie Monem

Atmosphere is a little underwhelming but clean and comfortable. Waiter was professional and attentive. Food was delicious! We will be returning soon.

Robert Fernette

Alex (the Cuban one) was amazing, super attentive and fantastic service. The food was amazing as well, our first time dining there and we will definitely be back!!!

steve laperna

Reminded of Little Italy restaurant in Boston. Service was great. Wine was very affordable as were entrees. The food was excellent. Would recommend to all.

Kelly Combs

I as well am shocked to read anything negative about this place. I'm from NY and this is my Italian food spot. The food has never been bad and the service has always been spot on. I would highly recommend!

G Bay

Great food .... very slow service and I don't accept an explanation that the kitchen is very busy. I've been to other restaurants that are equally busy and don't make you wait like this place. A 5 star would be great food and great service but unfortunately it doesn't make the cut. It's too bad because their food is really food but bad service can ruin your dining experience.

Jeri Seiders

Main veal dish was very tasty. Veal was paper thin.😞 the side of pasta with red sauce was tastless sauce. Pasta over cooked. However will go back and try again . will not have red sauce on anything however. Service was good. …

Rusty Hansborough

Nice restaurant. Professional staff, authentic Italian food. Been here several times. So far, always a great experience. Not expensive. Give it a shot.

Ken Shepherd

Great Osso Bucco, but get there early if you want it. Sometimes they run out. The Chicken Limone is moist, tender and flavorful. We never pass up the caesar salad, it has a pungent dressing that readies your palate for a hearty meal. Some weekends a harpist plays for you and guests. A nice sit down restaurant with wjite table cloths. A Euro vibe with a professional staff and excellent Tiramisu to top it off.

Meylin G

I loved this place. I went during Holidays and the environment was inviting. The service was excellent although we were a group of 10. The food was delicious and well cooked.

Linda Zurflieh

The staff was so friendly and kind. The food, to die for, hurry up, make a reservation or stop in, you won't be sorry. You've haven't tasted Italian until you have eaten at Villaggios.

Joyce Logan

The BEST Italian restaurant! Alex is our favorite waiter and the food and dining experience the best! We go there for anniversaries and other special occasions. Recommend the Ravioli D'Aragosta!

Yvonne Hobbs

The staff is wonderful... Mario is the waiter we request ! Humberto is delightful... love to hear him entertainment. They makes us feel like family !

Russell Spameni

Excellent Italian food, great service. Very happy we found it and will bring going back.

Lucia Trigilia

Best restaurant ever! Authentic Italian cuisine followed by real Italian servers and atmosphere. I truly recommend this place,it reminds me of home

Lori Berhent

Loved it!! Felt like I was at a top Italian restaurant in NYC. Fantastic service and amazing food. Will return on my next trip to Wesley Chapel, FL.

Danny Scott

Very short staffed on the night we dined.

Sandra Provenzano

The people are very nice. I ordered the eggplant and spaghetti. The sauce was good. I wasn't too crazy about the cannoli. A little bit Americanized.

Steve Knobl

We’ve been going to Villaggio for years. We love the food, atmosphere, staff and entertainment. We had takeout for mother’s day and it was awesome!! One of our favorites!

Rick Miller

Surprising environment...food as not up to expectations. Marsala was more of a mushroom gravy and had no marsala flavor and aroma. Veal was not as tender and pasta was pretty basic.

Regina Acosta

Jennifer was amazing! This was our first time going and besides the food being great because of a Jennifer we will be back!

Dave T

Decent size portions, but taste was very bland. Most reviews I read were positive, so hopefully next time will be better.

Rob Miller

this is the most authentic Italian cooking in Tampa. I grew up with all Italian cooking and I know what it's supposed to really taste like. Villagio is totally authentic

Softkill4432

Good food, expensive and small portions. It took them 35 min to bring out a ice cream cake already prepared in a box. The establishment had a authentic look. Most likely won't come back.

Kay Kuschel

The food is fantastic, authentic homemade dishes, a large menu to choose from. Enjoyed the meal, the building is outdated we've driven by many times and did not realize it was there.

Jesse Hunter

The food is to die for!😋😋😋 very clean restaurant and superb service! A must to try! You'll think me later!

Thomas Young

This is a true authentic Italian restaurant, the gravy was excellent. The service was top notch, Alex was awesome. I highly recommend you try this spot.

Gerald Steinberg

Villaggio is a quaint and cosey Italian restaurant located in a small slightly rural town of Lutz, about 20 minutes from Tampa Palms. Well worth the drive. When you walk in you feel that you're in Italy greeted by friendly inviting Italian waiters. At times there is live entertainers. Tonight a harpist played soothing music. Other times you could hear recorded opera or Neopolitan arias in the back ground. All together a very inviting ambience. The menu consisted fresh ingredients well prepared. I ordered pescatore with lobster in a frau diavalo sauce that was very nice but could have been more spicy. The chicken cacciatore was very good. The tiramisu was more creamy than I would prefer. All in all I highly recommend Villaggio.

Norm Clinkscales

Great food and value priced. The harp player on Saturday was a very nice touch. The Osobucco was to die for. Wednesday and Sunday they have a great tenor singing

Diana Ford

Lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and amazing food!! Can't say enough good about this restaurant, definitely one of our faves!!

Carolyn Stewart

The food was good but the restaurant need some clean up. The ceiling is all spotted with water leaks I would guess. And the pictures on the walls are all crooked. I do not think I will return

Roland Morito

Wonderful food , great service with fabulous entertainer (singer). Cordial staff . A must to dine at.

Howard McLeod

Fresh pasta, delicious sauces, an amazing selection of different types of Chops, professional waiters, Italian staff worrying about your meal being the best, and on thursdays/Sundays you get to smooth sounds of Humberto!!

Ahmed Al-hilali

I travel all over the state and my favorite is Italian food and Villaggio is by far the best Italian food I ever test thank you guys and special thanks for the sheaf.

James

Everything on their menu is delicious. This is the place we'll get pizza and Italian food. No point in going elsewhere once you've found the best!

William Bracken

While the food is genuine Italian cooking and some of the best Italian food you will find outside of Italy, the restaurant and the staff are warm and welcoming. It's a great experience!

Armando DeBlasio

The food was authentic Italian and the service was great. I recommend anyone who wants to taste real Italian food to try Villaggio Restaurant.

Ray Williams

Villaggio is as authentic an Italian resturant as you will find in the Tampa Bay area. Guseppe the chief and owner is emphatic that each dish is an authentic italian recipe that he retrieved from Italy himself. He has been making annual trips for many years. And the tastes are proof.. No chef-bo-arde here.

Caitlynn

Top quality food and service. First time and we will definitely be back again.

Glenna Dunn

Ordered a large pan of lasagna and it was fantastic. Highly recommend

Christina Segel

Food is consistently amazing! Shrimp Villaggio is my fav. But the pizza is the best in town too! I highly recommend eating here! :)

Robert Vander Voort

By far one of the best meals I've had in ages! Food was hot and fresh. Service was impeccable.

Nell Greene

The only reason I didn't give it five stars was that the service was a bit slow. Otherwise the food was delicious, and the live singing was amazing.

Jeffrey Howell

What a great restaurant. Real authentic. A must if you can. Staff were friendly and service was wonderful.

Don Nadeau

Favorite Italian spot. Almost hate to mention it, a best kept secret, but the food is over the top good. Wait Staff and Owner all from Italy and fabulous, like being in Italy.

LUIS

Staff is the best, food was good, back room is the place for big groups, highly recommend it if your gonna have a big group and service was great

Mia Michele

One of my all time favorite authentic Italian and Sicilian restaurants! I am Sicilian and Cuban and this place is great Sicilian wine also just ask Josepe

Cindy Wickham

Wonderful service and atmosphere. The food is always great. Super nice staff. A must do!

Tony S

Best Italian food around, and they are really taking the pandemic safety guidelines serious. Everybody masked up and wearing gloves and doing it right. Bravo

Kristina Cosson

Mariella was a fabulous server. I had the Spignola Sofia which was absolutely delectable. I love this little hidden gem in Lutz. Will definitely be back!

Dr. P

Great authentic Italian cuisine. Excellent service by patient staff. Harp player added elegance to a fine dining experience.

John Faith

Food is fine - never had a bad dish. All the staples but not very creative. Staff is generally attentive.

Sheri Lichtenfels

Food was good. Atmosphere not so great. We were a party of 8 and were seated in a back room where we could not hear the singer. That was disappointing.

David Baird

We had a large party and they gave us a private room. Large table with huge lazy Susan in middle. Waitress made it all good!

Susan Stone

Great food and owner is very nice. Can be expensive depending on what you order. I would recommend for a nice dinner for two. You can get in without a long wait even on the weekends.

Jim Mason

New ownership not nearly as good as it used to be. No Covid protocol at all. Food was slow coming out and it nearly as good as it was before.

Helene Gabrielle

Very quaint restaurant with authentic Italian food. Will be back! The service was great and the food was excellent.

Lauren Baggio

An absolutely wonderful evening for our friend's birthday. Everything was excellent! Pizza, calamari, cannolis, you name it!

James Dahmer

Great food and the service was excellent. Great atmosphere for a meal with family and friends.

Robert

Great little neighborhood gem. Nice authentic Italian (not easy to find in the Tampa Bay Area). Food is very good and not overpriced.

rock8591

2nd best Italian restaurant I’ve been to in my life.

Michael Encinosa

Oh my gosh! Everything at this place is amazing. And the live music is so much fun! Such a great atmosphere.

Chelie Byerly

Wonderful service, food was amazingly authentic and delicious! Live music showed up for an added bonus.

Bill “Billy D.” Donahue

The food was excellent, as usual. The service was outstanding. One of our favorite restaurants. This is an overall home run.

Terri Irwin

Excellent food. Friendly service! No wait! Unlike the rude staff at Little Italy on SR 54.

Cindy Crum

Good food, great service. Bread could have been warmer and more plentiful but since we are cutting back on bread anyway, it was ok.

Erin Tucker

The service is very friendly and quick. A nice hot, delicious meal. Live music is a nice touch, romantic.

Gary Heaps

Great food and service. Round table room was very cool.

Jan Stash

It was good...$14.00 for spaghetti and 2 large meatballs was a little much, but went there with the Red Hat ladies and they are ALWAYS fun!

vincent probst

Awesome 1st visit. Great atmosphere, service and homemade Italian cooking. Incredible dining so close to home

Ann Dennis

The escargot was delicious! We had a party of six and everyone was happy with the food and service.

Elaine Stoots

We have a very special gem of an Italian restaurant here in Lutz. The food was excellent. The waiter made the table spoiled.

James Cunningham

Wonderful, family run restaurant. Absolutely delicious food. Best service I've ever had at a restaurant 👌👍 …

Jade

Best Italian Restaurant in Tampa Bay area..Excellent food, music, atmosphere,

pelayia cook

I loved this place. Felt like I was in Italy. The food was outstanding. Cannot wait to go back.

Heather Resina

Old-time Italian gentlemen, ladies, language, and impeccable service. Delicious traditional Italian dishes served with love. Mangia!

DeAnn Waldron

So good! Truly one of our favorite restaurants in the Tampa area. ❤

Roberta Rossi

The best steak, lasagna, osso buco, pasta e fagioli, tiramisu... and I can keep going :) Get in the doors early since it's so popular during the weekend

Carlos nemri

Amazing place, amazing service and amazing food! Definitely going back again very soon 🙂 …

Lydia Pagan-Rivera

Had my birthday celebration here. Best service and the food was fantastic.

Calogero “Charlie” Russo

Good food and i liked talking Sicilian with the waitress who was born just miles from my hometown in Sicily

Charlie Hearn

Authentic Italian food is fabulous. Tiramisu is the best I ever had. We'll be back!

Miriam Shapiro

This is really the only decent Italian restaurant in the area so the owner can get away with treating the occasional patron and his employees badly. Now you know.

Suzanne Wilson

Love Villaggio! The best Italian food you can find! We have been eating there for years and are never disappointed.

Diana Castro

Amazing food, closest experience to real italian food

Nicholas Gootan

A hidden gem in lutz we have been going to for years now. The food is always spot on, and the service is fantastic. 1 of my absolute favorite restaurants.

Louis Roman

First time eating here....Awesome!! GREAT authentic Italian food, awesome service and prices are very reasonable.

Gary Cucchi

Great authentic Italian food. Many dishes made from scratch daily. Some of the best Italian desserts too.

elisa burstein

This is the best Italian restaurant in Florida. I’m from NY and I’ve been to many Italian restaurants. So happy I found this place it’s awesome!!

Carlos Lopez

Excellent atmosphere food was exelent. Will be going back definitely. And the owner opens the door for you. Exelente! !

Kathleen Turner

Great food. One of the few "nice" restaurants left where you feel like your going out somewhere special.

Dennis Martin

Wonderful food and superb service from all the team especially Julio, our waiter. We'll be back!

Bridget Evans

Best Italian food ever!! And the service was terrific. I’ll be back

Scott G

Always great service. True Italian cuisine. Intimate yet family friendly

Jose Mangual

It was a great experience...from the arrival until the end.... knowledgeable, polite, attentive server... excellent food...pleasent ambiance... 💯% satisfaction... highly recommended …

Ryan Criswell

They catered our NYE event, good food, nice people.

William Bracken

Truly Tampa's best Italian restaurant and one of it's best over all. Great family place with a warm welcoming feel.

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