Villa Ravenna Fine Dining​

Came into town with some friends that flew in from Thailand for his father’s funeral. They recommended we go to this place, which was the best Italian around. Outside was in a strip center corner nice entrance. When we got to our table the lighting was very dim. But other parts of the same room were very bright. Really throwing off the atmosphere. Thought the dining area was nice, but, needed proper lighting. Bar area was cluttered and not put together well. There were different rooms for dining which was ok. Kind of weird. Server must have been having an odd night, at least I hope. He was not helpful or friendly. Food came out timely and was hot. The lasagna was bland, but the meatballs were great. My wife’s Chicken Tortelloni was very bland and not at all what we were expecting. Deserts were the best part but they are not made there from what the server said. They come from LaBaguette. I will not be giving this place another opportunity, it was really one of the worst Italian experiences I have ever had. The bad thing is, the place would be really nice. I was very surprised at how bad it was.

This is the highest quality restaurant in Tulsa. Nothing compares, just look at my photos of the first class food. We are just speechless trying to tell you how good it is. Best salad and pasta I have ever had. Service was first class by a gentleman called Ismael Ortiz, he likes to be called 'is' for ease.... he explains the dishes, he has first hand experience and all his recommendations were 100%. I highly recommend The Villa Ravenna, and will back to eat here in November when the gun show returns, written by Richard from London, England.

Fabulous celebration dinner for a graduation! Yes, we spent a lot but we'll worth it...especially for a special occasion. Would definitely come back!

Celebrated my 46th birthday and it was perfect. Brandon was amazing and recommended the best appetizer and wine. This was our first time here but not our last. Thank you for such an amazing experience.

My husband and I came here on Friday. The stuffed dates were a delicious appetizer, but it took more than hour for our entrees to come out. The cocktails were good but a little overpriced in my opinion. I’m glad we had the opportunity to have dinner here but it’s not my favorite Italian food I’ve had in Tulsa.

Amazing service and experience! Really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. Decor is great, space is great, and the lighting is a bit dim but really sets the mood! Service was exceptional! We had a table for four, ended up just three of us. They proceeded to sit us at a table set for 2. Food was phenomenal. 100% recommend the Gorgonzola and pear. WOW! I was taken for surprise at how delicious that was. The complimentary bread is always a great touch too! Why the 4 stars? 2 simple reasons. Quantity of food. I ordered the Pasta Al Nero di Seppia and that was not worth the $42 it cost. It lacked. All the plates could use an up in size for the price charged. Secondly, the drinks were below average. Martini was eh. Moscow mule was eh. Spritz was good! The flavors are all there on every single plate! The presentation is gorgeous too. And the staff’s experience and service is amazing too!

Food is always tasty and amazing. Everything is A La Carte. Bruschetta this time was not good. Tomatoes were sour and extremely bland. Could not taste the Garlic nor Basil like other times. Cannot complain about our meals, but the Bread Pudding was so - so. Lacking flavor. Will I return? Absolutely. Still my favorite place. Limoncellos are always delicious as well. YS

Great locally owned Italian restaurant, went there for my birthday with family. The food is fantastic, it is like home made food! It has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff was very nice as well as the owner.

This has to be the best meal/experience we've had in a restaurant in a long time. Our server recommended The Carbonara Di Mare (Homemade Fettuccine pasta in a rich Carbonara sauce with smoked bacon, shrimp, cold water lobster and topped with four jumbo sea scallops) was best meal I've had in Tulsa. I usually try different meals at restaurants, a when I return to Villa Ravenna I will always order this. BTW, everything else during our visit was spectacular.

My fiancé took me here for Valentine's Day, and this restaurant was amazing! The servers were very friendly, the ambiance felt very upscale, and the food was delicious! We got the zucchini Gorgonzola appetizer which was a great portion size, and my tortelloni was so good. The pasta and sauces are homemade, and everything came out perfectly! Definitely a great spot for a special occasion!

This place is excellent! If you are looking for great service and an exquisite meal, look no longer and treat yourself! The atmosphere has an old Italian date night feel. The staff is personable, the menu is full of options. Seafood is a good choice, very fresh tasting and cooked perfectly. They have a great selection of deserts, so save some room.

This is not my first review at Villa Rena but if you want the best authentic Italian, you must go here. Every time I go, the service is on point as well as the meals and the drinks. I recommend this place for really nice date night or a treat yourself event. The staff is super attentive when you need anything and they always have phenomenal specials, including elk. This night, my boyfriend decided to get the largest prawn I have ever seen in my life and it did not disappoint.

Brandon was our server and he was an outstanding server. After asking us if we were celebrating anything, he made out 51st anniversary special. He offered to take out photos. Had he not done that, we likely wouldn't have thought to get photos. Now we have photos to go into an album. We started with Bombay Safire martinis and the pair and Gorgonzola salad followed by eggplant Parmigiana. We were torn between that and eggplant lasagna. He helped us decide. I love eggplant. Brandon convinced us that we would get more eggplant flavor from the breaded eggplant than from the lasagna. I still plan to go back and try the lasagna which uses slices of eggplant for lasagna noodles. What a great idea. We weren't disappointed. We finished by sharing a dessert. It was delicious. We actually got it to go and shared it along with champagne. If I had to pick one word to describe this restaurant, it would be class. It's a place you like to dress up and go to for one of those memorable special occasions. We enjoyed the classic Italian decor. The atmosphere is for celebrating an anniversary.

Service, great. Atmosphere, old school and fine. Food, not really that good. We had a big group and nothing stood out. Not one person said my dinner is great. This is a one and done for me.

If you enjoy an elegant evening out and outstanding Italian food DO NOT GO TO VILLA RAVENNA. We were a party of 9, all experienced foodies, and had one of the worst meals ever. Most of the food was delivered cold, and one dish was delivered about 15 minutes after the rest. We ordered a variety of veal dishes, in all cases the veal was over-cooked, inedible, and smothered in a variety of gravies, not the light bodied sauces ordinarily accompanying veal. The waiter was particularly obnoxious, unwilling/unable to answer questions about the food preparation. Garlic bread and plain bread came with the meal; when we asked for more garlic bread he simply ignored us. To top it off the prices were about 10% more than the internet menu. So, why did we go there.\? Well, one member of our party said she had a fine meal there about a month ago. She was terribly embarrassed and apologized profusely to the group but it was what it was. We were also particularly disturbed by crying children at an adjacent table - on Saturday night. Again, don't waste a dining experience, go anywhere else.

Went her for my birthday. Everything , food, service and ambiance was excellent. We had the Ravioli stuffed ham&cheese in Alfredo sauce, chicken parm, frutti de mare, tiramisu.

Villa Ravenna is a nice Italian restaurant. Looks great from outside and inside. I love the music playing as you enter the restaurant, really good music. Inside, it's dim lit , well suited for date nights. Apparently, it's won many accolades. It's a slow dine in service restaurant so a quick eat is definitely out of the question. Service is good, although on a slower pace. Even food takes time and come out in an orderly fashion. I think they start cooking for main dish only after you've finished your salad or soup. The Insulata Villa Ravenna is the most popular salad and it's good. I love the dressing and the pickled onions, really good. The fettuccine Alfredo is good as well; portion size is on a smaller end though. I should have tried the ravioli alla panna because it's stuffed with meats, something other restaurants may not have. Oh well, another time and another visit which I don't mind. Overall, great Italian restaurant that costs a little more than others but is worth a try. I will have to come back for the ravioli. To be continued...

Went there for our anniversary (second year in a row we've chosen it.) The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service is excellent and the food is great. Our server was Brandon and he took outstanding care of us. We each had a martini and they were perfect. We had the grilled pear with Gorgonzola as an appetizer and both had the Melanzane alla Parmesan which we both liked very much.

My husband and I came here for a drug rep presentation in their back room. The service was great and they seemed pretty attentive to our needs. They slipped in and out quietly while the presenter was talking which was nice. When I got my steak it was a little undercooked but they immediately fixed it and it was delicious. They even let me switch from the fettuccine alfredo to the risotto which I really enjoyed. I'm sure we will be back on our own and also for more drug representations in the future.

Villa Ravenna provides a wonderful dining experience. Food, service, atmosphere are all outstanding. Not an everyday option due to their prices, but hey, quality is worth the cost. I highly recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

This place is great. We celebrated my moms 80th birthday with 23 people and the services was great and the food was even better. Well done Villa Ravenna

FREEZER TO TABLE It was a huge red flag when the first thing they serve you is garlic bread at an Italian restaurant. Service was great, food was terrible, especially for the price point. I had the Vitello Alla Piccata(veal with noodles), it was disappointing, brown sauce was salty and the veal was frozen, over cooked and chewy. My girlfriend had Fettuccini con vegetali, same thing, it was obvious vegetables were frozen as well and bland. Like I said the waiter was great and had a great wine selection, food was overpriced and mediocre at best.

Another wonderful dinner. We came on our 21st wedding anniversary based on reviews in Yelp. We returned tonight for our 25th celebration and it was better than before. Greeted at the front with a happy anniversary and a card signed by the staff. Prompt, helpful and attentive wait staff. Superb food, well presented. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience. We will be back again

Was in Tulsa for event so this was our only visit. Was good but if back in Tulsa will try another Italian restaurant. Had the bacon wrapped stuffed date appetizer. Bacon was rubbery & so smokey you couldn't taste date or marscapone cheese. Italian salad was good. Spouse liked his Osso Buco very much but asked for gremolotta which is a usual accompaniment for the dish, but waiter didn't know what it was. My sea bass was dish was good but a little short on seasoning & flavor. Risotto sides were delicious especially the mushroom. Was disappointed in our ameretta crème brûlée desert. Wasn't sweet enough & couldn't taste the ameretta. Cocktails & wine were good. Service & ambiance were good.

I have been coming here for years and they have some good tried and true dishes. I ordered something new - fettuccine with garlic olive oil sauce with vegetables. The first presentation was the quickly recognizable frozen medley of peas, corn, tiny square carrots and green beans. I was shocked and asked for fresh vegetables. The second dish was brought back with different vegetables- broccoli and cauliflower with the ridged carrot disks. I tried the vegetables and they were obviously water logged after being previously frozen. Now I was mad. This is unacceptable for a restaurant like this. Turns out they don't have fresh. Then why put that dish on the menus? Do they think the customers won't notice? Why not tell me after round 1 that round 2 was going to be the same and suggest something else?

We had the Lumache (escargot) and Capeletti Porcini for appetizers. Both were amazing!!! Lemon cello martinis were delicious! We had the Chilean Sea Bass alla Romana, Pollo alla Marsala, and Melanzane alla Parmigiana. Great food and excellent service.

I had thought when we first walked him that we were probably not appropriately dressed, nor did we have a reservation. However, I was wrong on both accounts. Fine Italian dining it truly is, although Tulsa's a more relaxed and a comfortable atmospheric experience. We were seated quickly enough at around 4:45 pm on a hot August afternoon. We were greeted promptly by our younger waiter, Joshua. I must say that his knowledge, intelligible speech recital of the menu was excellent. Very polished. Therefore, the service was attentive enough but not obnoxiously so. The meals pacing was nice. Later, the owner who actually is from near Venice Italy came over for a brief visit. He spoke with my wife who can speak Italian as well. I'd recommend Villa Ravenna and we'd come back. Expect excellent service, a nice authentic Italian meal but bring your big bank account.

Love this restaurant The food is amazing Wait for the specials, best things to order Love the risotto, anything it's pair with is great My one y/o son loves the pasta Great for date night

It pains me to leave this review. Villa Ravenna has been our family's favorite Tulsa restaurant since our first visit over ten years ago. We dined there last night and were greeted by an unfamiliar face. We learned during our visit (after asking our waiter) that Sergio and Yanni sold the restaurant a couple months ago. Service has always been exceptional at this restaurant. Unfortunately, our server last night (another new face) repeatedly left empty plates on the table between courses, even after being reminded that they needed to be removed. Food: the fried zucchini Gorgonzola and porcini Marsala appetizers were excellent. Entrees: My wife always orders the shrimp arribiata. Waiter forgot the shrimp and served it without. When brought to his attention, her plate was left on the table and another server showed up ten minutes later with shrimp on a side plate. Son ordered Caesar salad and asked for chicken to be added. The chicken that was served appeared to have been microwaved. Although it was obvious that the dish was unsatisfactory from the fact that he didn't eat it, the server never inquired. Son's tenderloin was very good, as was his side of pasta with whiskey cream sauce. I ordered the prawn special. I have ordered this dish several times in the past. The prawn was overcooked, and the greens over salted. The seafood risotto accompaniment was good. All said, for a meal that is close to $300 including tip for a party of three (food only, no alcohol), the standard should be fairly high. This experience failed to approach that standard. Sergio always made a point to personally visit our table to ask about our experience. That personal touch and concern appears to be long gone. We will cherish the special times we enjoyed at this restaurant over the years, but will need to find a new favorite Italian spot in Tulsa. Warm wishes to Sergio and Yanni, wherever they may be. You are missed.

Phenomenal experience. Authentic Italain menu with fresh homemade tasting food. The soups and salads were a delightful tuneup for the main course which was incredible. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate while the service was impeccable. The only non 5star element was the bar selection is limited.

Why have I not reviewed this before? They can make almost any dish gluten free! They've been around now for a while and for a reason. The food is fantastic! The owner is on site so if there is ever a problem he is there to make it right. We came for the special Mother's Day lunch and we're not disappointed. We both chose the fettuccine carbonara with shrimp scallops and lobster. So rich I could not finish it all. And a grilled Gorgonzola pear with walnuts on top and spinach with balsamic beneath. So good! Although we didn't get it this time, they have their own house made limoncello. We will definitely be coming back, and never had a problem, as we've been here several times. It's so nice to be able to have top rate Italian food that is gluten free!

If you're looking for Italian food choices besides pasta dishes and with a more authentic Italian vibe, check out Villa Ravenna. Great atmosphere, love the decor. I'll be back!!!

Best italian restaurant in Tulsa by far!!! Food is great. Best Negroni's in town! Service is excellent!

Great place for Italian dining in Tulsa. Come here if you'd like a great sit down dining experience and authentic food. The owner is usually present most evenings to ensure quality and service

We love this place! The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service is excellent, the restaurant is very clean and the food is amazing! I've eaten here many times and have always had a great experience. Definitely recommend them! They keep us coming back again and again.

We were looking for some good Italian food, and Villa Ravenna did not disappoint. They had quite a list of specials, so we ordered halibut ($38) and bison ribeye ($58). My halibut was cooked well. It was crispy on the outside, and it would have been great with mashed potato. However, I substituted it for their house pasta so that I can try their pasta too. It was the first time my husband has eaten bison, and he enjoyed his bison ribeye. Both the fish and bison were a decent portion. We will be back to try their pasta dishes.

The seafood pasta is usually on special, it is fantastic, we love this place and look forward to reasons to go.

10/10 recommend! This was our first visit and we had a party of 10. We were able to make a reservation the same day with no issue. We were greeted like family and the atmosphere was very relaxing. All of our food came out at the same time & all 10 of us cleared our plates. It was insanely delicious. I had the smoked salmon pasta and I'm already wanting it again! I will be back!!

Wife and I stopped in for lunch a few weeks back, didn't know the authentic fine dining Italian cuisine experience we were about to get. Decided to go back and it got even better. We are definitely becoming regulars.

A wonderful dining experience! The atmosphere was lovely (very Italian) and the food was ..... in a word ...DELICIOUS! Hats off to owner Sergio for creating such a memorable experience! Bravo!

Food was great , waiter not so great. Never heard the specials - not a cheap restaurant would think service would have better

The food was very good, the server was wonderful. The limoncello cake was definitely the star!

Too high priced but delicious! Service was excellent!Food was very good and we especially loved the Expresso. And l would return Ambiance was very good . The owner kept staring at us but l guess that is ok. I makes a person feel uncomfortable. But l suppose he does that frequently.

Listen, this place is spectacular. The service is top notch, the food is exceptional. Our server David is who you should ask for -- knowledgeable and very pleasant.

Delicious food. Unique menu items for the foodies. Nice atmosphere and great service.

Sub par service and aggressively mediocre food. Tried to take my wife here for a belated valentine's, and we felt more like we were and inconvenience to the restaurant rather than a guest. The friendliest person there was our food runner. Our server never introduced themselves and never mentioned the specials that we heard mentioned to other tables. The food was good, but for the price we paid I would say it was hyper inflated. The lobster ravioli was about 80% pasta and 20% filling. Same thing for my wife's tortellini dish. Doubtful that we will ever be back because of the service alone.

Tried dinner here with my wife for the first time. It was pretty busy on a Friday night. Interestingly, they close at 9 pm even on the weekends. However, we arrived at 8:30 and were never rushed even though we were the last table to leave well after 9 pm. Martinis were prepared as requested, and were cold, which is key to us. Blue cheese olives were available; however it appeared they charged $2 for those - not a big deal but take note. Bread and olive oil on the side was really good; buttery, garlicky, and soft with a crisp exterior. The menu is very extensive with seemingly all the Italian classics from starters to desserts. My wife had the veal picatta and I tried the lasagna. We started with steamed mussels in a delicious garlic and butter broth. They were very good and the broth was perfect for the bread. Entrees were prepared classically - the veal picatta had a linguini with spinach on the side. The lasagna was good - nothing really special, but a fair portion - no leftovers for me. The servers were efficient, and we were tended to by at least three different ones during our meal. Desserts were shown on an iPad, which was interesting considering the otherwise classic feel. We passed on dessert, but learned most were made in-house but a few were not. Overall, it was a nice change for us, and they have plenty of interesting, yet classic options for us to try next visit.

AMAZING! I flew in from CA to celebrate my birthday with my family and my sister set up the whole dinner for me. Our waiter William was amazing! Gave us excellent recommendations and explained the wines and other drinks very well. The owner stopped by to check on our table several times, even gave my niece a clean table cloth to cover up because she was cold. Now the food! Unreal! Everyone ordered a different dish and everything was exceptional! As for the dessert, Limoncello cake all the way! Unbelievably good. I wish I could give more stars. Excellent establishment

First time dining here. Although I did not enjoy the food, I may return to see if a totally different dish can redeem this restaurant. If you enjoy heavy cheese the lasagna bolognese won't disappoint. It was the absolutely worst lasagna I've ever eaten, but then again, I was expecting flavor, not a block of noodles and tasteless cheese.

Food was too expensive and not that great. Wait staff was good. I think there are other Italian places that are as good or better for less.

Fine dining for sure. Authentic Italian . Pasta is excellent . Great wine selection.. Cannoli if you can fit in desert. Great service elegant dining.

Had a glorious dinner here a year ago. Not sure what happened this time - sea bass entree was only partially tasty. The other part of NOT tasty were the calamari and mussels served with it. Will try something else next time. And. A Different wine than the Riesling.

Pros: the only place in town where I can find this salmon pasta I love. It's a pretty basic Italian dish that I've eaten in other cities, but Villa Ravenna is the only place to get it in Tulsa. I've tried to make it at home just so we could avoid going to this place, but it's such a pain to cook at home. Cons: My husband refuses to eat here, so I normally only get to go. He's never forgiven them for this one really bad experience we had. Based on Yelp's recommendation, we came here looking for that smoked salmon pasta. We're not large people and tend to split meals. What the waiter ended up doing was charging us for 2 orders of the salmon pasta and then explained that the restaurant doesn't split meals when we complained. Wow. He should have explained that to begin with and then we would have ordered 2 different meals. Instead, he's lost my husband's business for good. I heard recently that they do split meals now, but he feels completely cheated. Won't go back.

To fully appreciate this update and the lowered rating, I implore that you read prior review. Especially the last paragraph. Once, I can forgive. Twice, I'm calling it Bait & Switch. And unforgivable. Last Friday we made reservations to belatedly celebrate our anniversary. I had been reviewing recent Yelps and noted there seemed to a problem w/ waitresses pushing red wine. Yet, I was surprised to find my Chardonnay self in that very situation. I had the BTG red wine list promptly presented. I said I drink white wine so, hesitantly, it was handed over. As before, I wasn't impressed and asked for the electronic version which had not been offered. Begrudgingly, she retrieved it. Indeed, it was skimpier than prior visit. However there were two Chardonnays (same label, mind you) with which I was familiar, one being from the Russian River Valley (remember, I have my sommelier pin). Alas, it was $15 more expensive than the other. I just couldn't justify $15! So I ordered the less expensive. This is where it gets reminiscent of prior review, last paragraph. She returned w/ a bottle of wine sunken in an ice bucket. Procured the one glass, for me, & moved the bucket nearer to me. She started to open the bottle secreted in the bucket. WHAT? I had to ASK , "Can I **see** the bottle?" Thoroughly shocked at her underhanded maneuver. She was just going to open it & charge me! I said, "I'd love that bottle of wine if you intend to charge me the same **as the one I ordered**." To which she said, "That's not my call." So I implored that she find out. She came back and said, "That's the only bottle we have." I asked for the electronic list again. She handed me the BTG list, and I said I liked the BTB list better. She said it had not been updated & "we're not going through that again", are we? Such superb customer service here. Lied to twice. I took the BTG list again and she disappeared. My non drinking hubby was being extremely patient but said my wine at home was better. 1/2 hr in, no wine, no food, no waitress. People arriving way after us were being served. When she deemed to swing by at last I asked for a sample of Chard I'd swear I'd had before. It was awful. Way sweet, had no notes of Chard. Told hubby I had no idea what they'd poured. So, when she showed up again, I gave up & ordered Stag's Leap @ $15 a glass. Meh. People who came in after us had food before we'd even heard the "specials", which oddly always seem to be the same. . . Love that prosciutto/burrata/balsamic app! But when it was served, our menus had not even been removed. Not as pretty this time, sloppier presentation, not as much pesto as before, verified by prior customer pix. But we were so hungry we licked the plate clean. The bread they serve is chewy, spicy, satisfying. The food is good and somehow they manage to serve pasta HOT. Hot food is good. The portions are rather large; everyone leaves w/ go boxes & I expect that's a Tulsa draw from the size of many of the patrons. Consistently busy, Turning tables. Noisy kids in the bar when we left at 8:00. Hubby said of our waitress, "She doesn't want to be here tonite." Would you? When products aren't available and you're asked to cheat the customers?

I can't recommend this place enough. My family and I have been here multiple times and we're never disappointed. The food is nicely portioned and very well made. The bread served will knock your socks off, it's so good!

The food is excellent with a great atmosphere. This is definitely a place for fine dining that is not outrageous on price. The service is quick and they cater to your every need.

Expensive Italian restaurant in the farm shopping center in Tulsa. Find dining prices for decent but not exceptional Italian food. Nice service. Seems like it's trying real hard to be upscale but it just doesn't get anywhere near it.