Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria

The Villa Restaurant in Eastpointe is a staple that has been serving up authentic Italian dishes to Eastsiders for generations. We arrived in the early afternoon on a Sunday so it wasn’t too busy. The restaurant's decor is cozy and warm with lots of interesting trinkets and vibrant artwork throughout the restaurant. Our friendly, attentive waitress got us started with some beverages and a basket of bread (and bread sticks!) while we looked over the menu. I love those thick, crunchy sesame encrusted breadsticks! YUM!! (cold, hard butter pats...boo!) It didn’t take long for us to decide what we wanted to order. I started with a cup of their minestrone soup. The soup was a little brothier than I like, but it had a nice flavor and there was a lot of pasta, beans and veggies hiding at the bottom of the cup. It had a fresh, homemade taste. My entree came with a house salad. I spent 3 extra bucks to upgrade it to their antipasto salad. Slices of cured meats and cheese and a few black olives were set on top of a crispy, cold salad. Their salad dressing is served on the side of the salad in a cute glass carafe. The dressing is really good. It’s a smooth, creamy Italian dressing that has the perfect balance of spices, sweetness and vinegar. It’s a little runny so it easily coats every nook and cranny of the salad. YUM. I ate that whole salad!! For my entree I ordered ‘Tony’s Trio’. It came with baked lasagna, chicken parmesan and pasta alfredo. The lasagna was served piping hot in a small crock. The lasagna was thick layers of meat, noodles and cheese. It was very good. The tomato sauce was a little on the mild side. The chicken parmesan was a thin, breadcrumb-coated chicken breast that was fried to perfection. The meat was juicy and the crust was crispy! It was topped with a dollop of their tomato sauce and covered with cheese. The cheese was broiled and served gooey, slightly brown and bubbly. It was very good. I wish it had been set on top of a little serving of spaghetti because it seemed so lonely just sitting there on the platter. The pasta alfredo was a little disappointing. The fettuccine noodles were tossed in a creamy, cheesy garlic sauce. The sauce is very creamy, actually it's a little runny. It wasn’t as cheesy or garlicky as I expected it to be. The overwhelming flavor of the sauce was cream. I smothered mine in parmesan cheese and black pepper which amped up the flavor quite a bit! Unfortunately the pasta alfredro was not hot. 🙁 I was looking forward to this part of the trio the most and I was bummed it lacked flavor and HEAT! Overall I enjoyed my dinner at the Villa Restaurant. The ambience was warm and nostalgic. Look at the picture of the bill! It’s screaming 1980! Although I could have tolerated a little more garlic in my dishes, I won’t complain! The food tasted authentic and was delicious! At these prices, I would definitely go back.

The service was great but the food not so much. We were looking for a new Italian restaurant and the reviews were great so we decided to try it out. We were seated fast witch was great. We got our drinks fast, but then to the food. My husband ordered pizza and it was very soggy and chewy. He was not impressed. I ordered the chicken parm with Alfredo. My salad was pretty much the whites of a head of lettuce with an odd taste. They put so much ranch on it wgen i asked for it on the side, then the chicken parm had chewy pieces or hard pieces like bone or cartilage or idk what it was so I kept spitting pieces out. There was hardly and sauce on it and the cheese was cold. As for the Alfredo, they should of put it in a bowl and gave me a spoon its was so watery with no taste. I really wanted to like this place. Maybe I will give it another try because the food options are great but if its anything like my first experience we wo nt be back

Really enjoyed our time here. The service was attentive, pleasant and friendly. The dinning area feels personal but spacious. Their in-house salad dressing is hands down the best dressing I have ever had and will purchase some to have at home. It is well worth it. Overall the food we had was good. I had to add a little salt to some of the dishes but I was completely satisfied with all that we tried and would order them again, although I want to try the pizza next time. We look forward to our next visit.

Came here on a Saturday night about an hour and a half before they closed. WOW!!! I am so happy I came here! The atmosphere is so charming. The calamari was some of the best I’ve ever had. We got it with marinara sauce instead of cocktail sauce and that was a great choice. The chicken Parmesan was the best I’ve had around Detroit so far. I was blown away. The bread was warm, the house wine was yummy, and the sauce was perfect. I was a little less impressed by the pizza, but I’m still glad I tried it. (I just think the dough could use a bit more salt). The chicken noodle soup was also good as a side - it looks plain but the flavor was really good. Overall this was a GREAT dining experience and it really hit the spot without breaking the bank :) everything together was $45.

If you want a place place with good Italian food that is homemade, this is the place. The cheese sticks and cheese bread came out nice and gooy, the lasagna is a big portion, meat ravioli was cooked amazingly, and the pizza, omg. The perfect amount of toppings and cheese, with a nice sweet and crunchy crust.

Closest to 'Windsor style' I've had. Firm undercarriage, crust dough is airy and crunchy. Cheese had a decent stretch, I would guess a low fat blend because it wasn't greasy and I ordered the heart stopper. It was bacon, ham and I was pleasantly surprised with canned mushrooms. Often when fresh ones are used the pie can be soggy. The sauce was sweet and between the crust and toppings, where it belongs. Using cornmeal would crunch up the undercarriage but I can honestly say this was my favourite pie, I have had in Detroit. It's not cheap, but more than willing to pay for quality.

First time trying this pizza place I went with a simple large round pepperoni pizza and it was pretty good they also have Detroit square pizza but from the pictures the round pizza is there specialty I will definitely try it again maybe explore something different on the menu

The food here is phenomenal. We ordered a pizza with sausage, bacon and extra cheese. The Tonys trio with fettuccine Alfredo, meat lasagna and chicken Parmesan with some calimari for an appetizer. Everything was cooked perfect and the waitress was quick and attentive. I will definitely be back again!

I am rating first in accessibility then quality. There are a fair number of handicap designated spaces - however there are concrete curbs placed so close together that as a wheelchair use you have to go clear out to the street and come up the side walk- and then that is blocked by a narrowing of the path. So unless someone is going to pick up the wheelchair/scooter no easy entry. Likewise the restroom was completely inaccessible, I am able to walk a bit and it was very tight. We had a very large group and the service was great The pasta not so much. The gnocchi was really chewy and the ravioli also was very undercooked, actually chewy.

We loved it!! Had the sampler lasagna fettuccine chicken parmigiana Stuffed! Calamari was good cheese bread delicious Tiramisu soo yummy Hubby loved the minestrone! We will def be back Service was on point!

For the first time I dined at Villa during lunch. My group and I had a buffet luncheon there. WOW! What a pleasant surprise. Not only was the staff superb with their service and attentiveness, but the buffet food was generous and delicious. We had chicken, ratatouille, meatballs, green beans, and a sundae. The restaurant has a great parking lot and the inside of the restaurant was very clean. It was a pure delight to discover this gem from 1956. The portions were generous and I was even able to take food home. I can't wait to go back. Bravo!

Went here for dinner this past Friday night on an invitation from our nephew and his wife along with there little girl. Small, cozy, nicely decorated. We each ordered our food and drinks. Enjoyed some very good salads and then came the food. Looked so very good and tasted great. We enjoyed a nice night out here for the first time and we will defiantly return. The food is that good.

Not great, not bad. VERY nice people with great service. Sat on the restaurant side in a booth & probably should've gone through to the bar side because the ambience on this side was quite bright, like a church social hall. I recommend you try the bar side, more conductive to a quiet dinner in our opinion. Pastas were just ok. Wouldn't rush back.

We went to Villa Restaurant for my husband's birthday. The service was fine, but not outstanding. At one point the waitress asked a question which showed she thought we'd been in before, because she never asked us anything about ourselves or why we were there. It suggested a lot of new people aren't coming to this restaurant. We ordered bruschetta as an appetizer, he got chicken Parmesan and I got villa chicken, and we had a piece of tiramisu for dessert. The bruschetta was really tasty, but nothing special. Just slices of bread with garlic and cheese and tomatoes. My husband liked his chicken Parmesan, but we were surprised about the bread basket he was given. It just had two slices of regular white bread in it that appeared store bought and two things that looked like pretzel sticks. The villa chicken comes with breaded eggplant despite the description not identifying the eggplant as being breaded. Further, I was given a choice of three sides: pasta, vegetables, or fries. I was thinking I wanted a potato on the side so I went with the fries. They were possibly the worst fries I've ever had. Just no flavor or texture. Finally, the tiramisu tasted good but we were told it had been frozen and then thawed in the microwave, so there were some cold spots in it. Overall, this place is definitely home style - nothing fancy to be found here.

The food was good! Not a bad little place at all. The restaurant was clean and they had the Lions game on. The waitress was ok and the beers came in massive frosty glasses! We would come more often but they don't open till 4pm.

We always wonder after visiting a restaurant for the first time how the next visit will be. So many times it has been what we refer to as "one and done. " Not Villa. Food and service were just as good if not better than the first time. From the garlic bread to the calamari (best we've ever had) to the pizza special and cannoli everything was perfection. Love that they use wood burning ovens. The owner came over to speak with us and we let her know this was our second visit and we are not from the area. We will definitely be back.

One of the best restaurants in Michigan with Pizza that tastes the way Pizza is supposed to taste! Delicioso! I have so many wonderful memories of this restaurant and I have nothing but good things to say about it! Great food! Great service! Long live Villa! Thank you for being such a gem!

Food was fantastic and the staff was very attentive. Have been there numerous times. Will be back soon!

Great food, great service and friendly staff. You must eat here. This place has been here since the 50's. Still going strong with the same people. That speaks tons of their longevity.

I have heard rave reviews about Villa for years and I finally stopped in for a carry out order. What I love about Villa is they offer countless fresh and homemade Italian meals at an affordable price. I ordered the mostaccioli with meat sauce, which also came with a garden salad and bread. The meal was $12 and I had enough food for 3 days! The salad was fresh and the dressing was also homemade (I had Italian dressing!) Even my boyfriend was snagging bites of the pasta! 10/10 recommend! My boyfriend had the chicken parmesan, which came with two perfectly breaded chicken breasts. His meal also came with a side of angel hair pasta. The salad options here are also fresh and homemade. He loved his chicken noodle soup! Was so comforting on a rainy day! Everything tasted amazing. The meat sauce here is superb. Can't wait to dine in soon with my family!

Old school Italian goodness. Call the basic staples are on the mend your hair. There's at least six or seven different types of pasta to choose from, and you can add grilled chicken, mushrooms, meatballs, etc. They also have things like chicken Parmesan, chicken piccata, ravioli, lasagna, etc. The differences these things are all made the old fashion way, and have an amazing old world taste. Fantastic service with friendly service and horse adds to the experience. It's a relaxed room, feel free to wear your jeans and T-shirts as you'll be very welcome! I love this place!

My first time here was for dinner and drinks tonight. Wonderful Italian food. Excellent service by Stacey. It's a must visit. I'll be back!

The Food was 100% awesome and I have been going here since I was born, and I love the Owner she is so friendly, my family has been going here since 1986 or something. The food, the service and atmosphere was great!

We love this place! I went with a group of friends and the waitress was super accommodating with our requests to split things/get separate checks/etc. We also had a toddler with us and everyone was so nice and patient with her. The food was very good and the portions were very generous. Everyone took home leftovers for later. If you're looking for a cute, family oriented restaurant with quality food and service this is your place!

My daughter left a review on their website yesterday and somehow it disappeared. Kind of strange. I took my girls for a birthday dinner. Worst food ever went there years ago and it was awesome. I don't know what happened but my chicken was undercooked and look like a frozen processed. Pressed Patty . The wine butter sauce was congealed like jelly and Mushrooms over the top was literally raw, not even washed. You could see the dirt on the mushrooms The owner was rude when I tried to send my food back which I have never done in my whole life and was quite embarrassed about it and then charge me full price after she said she would comp it. I was so frustrated I pay the full bill tip the waitress who is the only nice person in the whole place. and left I would think they would take constructive criticism properly so that they can keep the same standards they did years ago when it used to be great villa restaurant what happened to you?

We had a huge selection from this restaurant as carry out. We really enjoyed most of the food. The minestrone soup, linguine with clam sauce, and fettuccine Alfredo were very good. We also enjoyed the garden salad and Caesar salad. I didn't get to try the meatball sub but my nephew seemed to enjoy it. Looking forward to our next visit

Went here on a weeknight with some friends. Old school, good and proof service. The soup (chicken noodle) was so good- unfortunately filled me up a lot and was hard to eat all my pasta. I had the linguini Romano and it was a healthy portion that I could not finish. They have a wide menu of pasta and pizzas. Definitely an affordable and tasty option for out to eat.

Lasagna, chicken Parmesan, eggplant parmigiana, fettuccine Alfredo-all deliciousness with excellent meat sauce. All meals included salad with the best house dressing and Italian bread basket. Amazing food and wonderful service.

Very, old, old place, needs a refresh for sure! Maybe the carpet could be upgraded and those old booths, with the plastic table cloths? Yuck. I knew what we were getting into, old is old. This place has been around a long time. Dining, .....let me say that the chef has lost their taste buds. I had chicken Alfredo, which tasted like nothing! It looks like it should have a luscious flavor but without a handful of salt and some serious shakes of what looks like powdered parmesan cheese, it has no flavor. Hubby had chicken piccante which tasted more like chicken Marsala, MAYBE, hard to tell. it seems the go to is the triple Tony meal, saw many dishes of that coming out, UNFORTUNATELY, I won't be back to try that. It seems like they try to separate the families with kids in one section and older adults in the other, by the bar and tv, not a bad idea. Mediocre wine was 6 bucks per glass, decent fill.Waitress was polite and helpful. Unfortunately our tab was incorrect, so check your receipt before you set down your credit card. I think it was a genuine mistake, but a twenty dollar difference is a bit much! For me it's one and done, sorry Villa, won't be bringing my friends here, glad I checked it out first.

Doesn't look like much but the food is fresh and authentic. The bread taste like it's made daily!!! Fair prices and definitely I am going back again Amazing food for great price!!

5 stars damn straight! I take comfort in food and this place meet my needs. If your Italian grandmother is no longer with us, God test her soul, come here. You'll cry. It's like going to your Italian grandmother's house for dinner from the music to the food. It's good it's simple. The bread is Italian and soft. The dressing is special. I bet they make it in house. The salad not fancy just a simple dinner salad. Some ice berg and shredded cabbage. Now for the gnocchi. It's dense and the sauce just good marinara. I love it. I'm positively CHARMED.

It's my best friends favorite place and we go there a lot! I absolutely LOVE their chicken Marsala he gets the baked mosticolli --- usually good service! Tonight had a great server but there's one we will not allow to Serve us but hopefully she's better than she's been to us before! Owner walks around and greets everyone- she's a very sweet woman. Before going with him I never been there but I won't go anywhere else for pasta - my absolute favorite Italian spot in the area! Prices very reasonable ans a full bar!

I had heard great things about this place, decided to stop in. Hoping it was an off day for them. I'd recommend you skip the Steak Scilliano, it was gross: flat and dry, the owner/manager saw I didn't eat it and took it off my bill. Dinner guest had Tony's Trio and it was pretty good, average Italian food in my opinion. I doubt I'll give them another try as there are some great Italian places out there.

My favorite place for Italian food! An Eastpointe police officer actually recommended I try it here since he knows I love Italian food and I must say you will not be disappointed!! I drive from Ferndale all the way over here because the food is sooooo good!! The hostess knows me by name! If your looking for good authentic Italian food as well as reasonable prices and generous portions look no further!! My all time favorite is the Fettuccini Alfredo! Do yourself a favor and stop by here the next time you are in the area!! :)

This is a great Italian restaurant. The food was amazing and the portions were plentiful. I had the veal parmigiana and it is now one of my favorites.

By far my fav local Italian! Their pizza is my absolute favorite along with the antipasto salad and that dressing... no idea what they put in it but I could drink the stuff. Always a consistent and amazing meal.

If you love Italian food as much as I do I would highly recommend this place ! They have amazing food! No matter what I order here I am highly satisfied. Not once have I ever had a problem here ! My family and I are regulars here. I drive over from Ferndale because they are that good !! Check this place out if you haven't yet !! I promise you won't be disappointed!

This first visit to the Villa will make room for a second. The impatient woman that seated us was the reason more stars were not added, she was impatient and talked to us in a clipped tone. Once I politely let her know she would not be talking to us any kind of way she calmed it down.. but too little too late. Now to the important part.; the food, the meal was delicious. The antipasto salad was really good, their signature creamy Italian dressing was tasty as well. I was served a humongous portion of spaghetti and meatballs. My husband and children's deep dish looked amazing.. definitely coming back for the pizza. Our server was pretty loud, but we chalked that up to a possible hearing loss, she was so pleasant that her loudness became endearing. This was a Groupon buy and proved to be worth it for my family and the villa because we will return.

This is truly a Eastpointe classic. Top notch Italian food at a reasonable price without compromising quality or flavor! My wonderful Aunt worked here almost 30 years and still dose!!! Now that's family style! So what will it be pizza, antipasto? Maybe the chicken parm or the Tuesday and Thursday specials? Whatever you may of had in mind or have your italian taste buds craving this Eastpointe staple is the spot to satisfy all your needs. The sauce... the sauce... so good. Promise just like your little old hypothetical italian grandma makes!!! I like how it has the back seating area that makes this place ideal for family gatherings or events. I grew up coming here celebrating so many things with family. Authentic Italian food in an old style Italian restaurant. Nice vast selection of beer and wine they have to offer as well. come see what its all about for yourself!

Every single item on this menu is 10000 times better than it is at the Olive Garden. Only Italian restaurant competing with this treasure is Luigi's. Been going here since I was a kid. Never had a bad meal.

One of the few authentic Italian places around / totally worth it! *some items are tweaked for American tastes but for the most part, spot on!

One of my favorite local Italian restaurants. You cannot beat a good family owned place with a great pizza, especially if you like deep dish. They have a fantastic and generous antipasto salad and you can upgrade the dinner salad to this for a small price, you should definitely do that! I'm also a big fan of their chicken Marsala and chicken piccata. Not a veal eater so I can't speak to it. And their lasagna is to die for! Please support this family business if you're in the area by buying some carry out so they're still around when we have the pleasure of dining in again!

A local gem! If you live in the city of eastpointe and you haven't tried this place you are really missing out. It is delicious. I ordered the ritoni joes. The Italian sausage was on point. It was really an excellent dish. The portion size was very generous and you get a soup or a salad as a side. My wife ordered the manicotti and she said it was very good also. I ordered take out and the staff was very friendly. Food was ready real fast. The price was fair and it's what you'd expect to pay at a place like this. Excellent experience overall. I will definitely return. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good meal.

One of the best family owned Italian restaurants in Macomb County. Consistent quality and service is the hallmark of this restaurant. They've been in business since 1957.

Great reviews so we decided on this place instead of our usual scallopinis.. some items were good and some not so much. They could use an update, some things are outdated food and interior wise. Sauce was authentic and had good flavor. Veal was not pounded thin and was tough.

Villa continues to run their great Monday/Wednesday special of a three topping pizza, antipasto salad, and pasta with meat sauce during the current pandemic. We ordered and paid over the phone and they brought it out to the car when we arrived. Great pizza! Their salad dressing is THE BEST! We will return to eat in the restaurant once they are able to open it again. They offer great entrees as well at very reasonable prices. This is a family-run place that's stood the test of time!

Went in to order a large 3 topping pizza. The tables were full of diners enjoying their food. Service was great so I left a generous tip. Picked up my pizza to go but next time I'll dine in. The pizza was hot and delicious. Some of the best pizza around!

The best Italian anywhere. I drive past multiple "highly" rated Italian restaurants to go there. You will not be disappointed!!

Good food and good services traditionally Italian foods. Fresh and homemade ingredients. Pleasant atmosphere.

Great Italian joint! Started off with mozzarella sticks which were good but the frozen type.. got it with a marinara sauce which was awesome... ordered the Tony Trio which came with fettuccine alfredo, lasagna and veal or chicken parmesan.. My girlfriend ordered a spinach and ricotta cheese stuffed ravioli with like a garlic cream sauce that was fantastic! The meals came with salad and breadsticks Can't wait to go back and try other dishes or even the pizza!

The best house dressing ever! Love going here for the salad and pasta. Atmosphere is great staff are friendly definitely a great place to eat!

I LOVE THE VILLA! When you come in it has a cozy sweet italian style feel. Im italian so i just love it! If someone says lets go to olive garden i stop them in their tracks and tell them NO Were going to villa. Now to the good part!!! They start you off with a break basket! Warm bread.. Real butter and some seasame bread stick! But dont forget the oil for dipping! Throw some parmasian on the oil and its the best! I ordered the brushetta everytime even though they give you bread to start its to die for!! I upgrade my salad to a antipasto salad for $1.50 who can beat that? Thick slices of cheese fresh lettuce everytime and there AMAZING DRESSING! My favorite dish i get every single time is the manicotti with extra sauce &&& i get a side of meatballs! The meatballs are so good just like grandmas cooking!! And if you have any room which i never do.. But there was that one time i got italian ice. My mouth is watering writing this!

I think my sauce is better of course but it's generations handed down!! Ok, so I ordered the trio and shared it with my kids. I would go back for the salad, bread, and ranch. The sauce was ok, but in the future I probably won't order anything with it on it. I'm superrr picky about the 'gravy', sooo this didn't cut it for me. But by all means I'm not saying it's terrible or bad. I'm just used to superb authentic 'took-all-day-to-cook' gravy (sauce). Alfredo sauce was great and the chicken was great. The employees are what won me over the most though. I was with my two kids, 4 and 1. They both were extra fussy, but they were very accommodating, patient, and kind. The owner greets the customers and makes sure your satisfied. My waitress was very helpful and gave us great service. I will definitely return (without the kids)!!

This place is the real frickin' deal! Find it when you are in the area. We were totally out of our stomping groungs and I turned to YELP for recommendations on where to eat. Unassuming exterior, small parking area and rear door entrance, had me uncertain we would stay, but we decided to give it a try based on the 4+ stars from each reviewer. With a warm greeting from our server, Val, we quickly settled and dug in. Ordering the fried cheese raviolis for an appetizer, Veal Parm dinner, and Lasagna for my husband. FAB-U-LOUS! The cream Italian-type house dressing on the dinner salad is as good as everyone says it is. The entrees were spot on - well done. But I still can't get over those frickin' fried raviolis! They had to be handmade and were perfect. I am about to drive out to Eastpointe again, just for the raviolis! Saying that service was great is an understatement. I play a little game with my husband, of what waitstaff I would steal and from where if we ever opened up an eatery and Val is now on my list. Professional, attentive, personable, and she clearly loves Villa and the restaurant family. I sent the poor woman on an impossible mission when I asked if the Italian Lemon Ice I wanted for dessert was dairy-free. (I was just curious) It was the perfect topper to an excellent meal. My husband loved his strawberry cheesecake. Can't wait to go back.

Amazing traditional Italian food at reasonable prices. Never had anything on the menu that I didn't love. Pizza is great & love love love the linguini Romano. Staff always attentive & friendly, plus one of the owners always around to greet you and make sure that you are having a great experience.

Awesome service, friendly staff, deeeeeelicious food!! I highly recommend this Eastpointe landmark!! So i made a carry out order, but when I got there, my order had just been picked up by someone else! The staff nearly fell over each other trying to help and remaking my food. They were so sweet, very apologetic. It turned out that the person who got my order had practically the same name as me! That never happens! How many Iggys are there? Well, speaking through a mask in a busy restaurant, my name sounded like his. Oh well, I didn't mind really. Mistakes happen, I have been a bartender and waitress. I understand how busy a Friday evening can get. I couldn't believe how wonderful the staff was when it was obviously an honest mistake. The owner even insisted that I take some dessert for my family! So nice! Love this place!!

Seems like this place is going downhill. The bread they gave us was simply sliced Italian bread and the sauce was meh