It was our first time at this restaurant and we were shocked that the place wasn't packed. The food is exceptional. The staff is amazing. We will be back many many times. Don't miss this place. It's incredible. read more

Music performance by "Sounds Familiar" 5/5 Food Quality 5/5 Beverage Quality (Iced Tea & Cappuccino) 2/5 Ambiance 3/5 Friendliness of Staff 5/5 Valentine's Day - Wait for Drinks 1 hr. 0/5 Valentine's Day - Wait for Dinner 1.5 hrs. 0/5 Apologies after apologies but no accommodations were offered. read more

This was a very nice place. The food was very good. The chef was very nice. He suggested some dishes and we all enjoyed them. I will go back again. read more

Went in on for Easter, and all I can say is wow. Amazing ambiance right when you walk in. We ordered fried calamari which tasted like it was caught yesterday, the bread was so warm and amazing! Ordered the bolognese and it came out so fast and was absolutely fantastic. Will be coming g back!! read more

So disappointed with this place . I took my wife there for Valentine's Day and initially we were impressed with the ambiance, but that's where it ends ! The service was horrible , we waited over 40 minutes for appetizers that were never served. We later realized our appetizer was given to another table who arrived after us. Not only did we have to ask for bread , we also had to ask for butter . When our food arrived we explained to the waiter that we never received our appetizer ! The waiter then suggested to hold our food in the kitchen for later , My wife and I looked confused , why would allow our food to sit out and get cold ? My wife ordered Lobster ravioli which tasted like it came out a frozen bag or Chef Boyardee can , I ordered pasta with braised rib, basically it was spaghetti with meat sauce , the food was diner quality and not worth the money STAY AWAY ! read more

The food was superb, the service was good and the ambiance was very special. Highly recommend!

We love this restaurant and we LOVE the food!! The Chef/Owner is outstanding!! Not only does he have mad skills but he just makes you feel so comfortable and really appreciated!! Ardita is the Mixologist and she is also the other half of this dynamic duo!! Wish them both nothing but continued success!! read more

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First time here and I brought my entire family. Absolutely amazing! I was actually surprised at how good each dish was as it's so hard to find authentic food. I don't write reviews but had to with this restaurant! Our family had tons on the menu... apps, pasta, salads, fish, chicken, etc. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Great Cheff Great salad The Best fish around The Bronzino was amazing The crudo fantastic The salt crusted fish out of this world! Octopus was better than in Greece!!! read more

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First time after hearing about this place from friends, we have really been missing out after being there one time! We had a really special tasting menu experience orchestrated by Matteo the very friendly and gracious chef/owner, we knew of one specialty item he was preparing, Rabbit as an entree a real delicacy and specialty item, but aside from that it really was something special to not have to decide what we wanted, now this type of experience may not be for all BUT we definitely loved and enjoyed everything we had. The appetizer's we had were brussel sprouts, roasted beets, steamed mussels in an unbelievably delicious light red sauce, all the bread we had we used to soak up the excess Italian style, a salad special that was seafood based with some shrimps and salmon, last but not least Pulpo (Octopus) in a butter lemon sauce. We had of course the rabbit special and some who didn't want to partake in that had the pappardelle with short rib sauce, the rabbit was tender and succulent and the pasta with the short rib based sauce was out of bounds good! Matteo finished up with a desert platter and some Limoncello. No pictures we were too busy eating and having a great time. Trust me you really should experience and try this local gem. read more

The food is completely authentic and fresh Italian food. The best around. No one can do this like Ari. If it's not on the menu he will make it for you ! read more

Did take out. Food was tasty however Entrees don't come with salad or pasta or vegetables. It seemed lacking.

Great lasagna, attentive staff, plenty of parking. Will be returning for some more great entrees. The calamari was cooked just the way I like it, too. Recommend! read more

IL Villaggio Authentic - WOW Delish!!!!!!!!! - Italian Near Me - Mahopac, New York

The food was great and the service was outstanding! The staff is super friendly! The ambiance was also appreciated.

The food is always spot on, I love the way they express their love and desire for cooking homemade and fresh. The service is impeccable, the owners are extremely warm and welcoming, they are truly passionate for what they do. The ambiance is awesome! Definitely a hidden gem. Give this place a try, you will NOT be disappointed!! read more

IL Villaggio Authentic - CACIO PEPPE Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Mahopac, New York

Very welcoming owner/chef makes you feel very comfortable. Best fried calamari I've had in quite some time. The octopus was like butter in an sauce I can't describe but used quite a bit of their homemade bread to finish it up. My friend had veal milanese (not on the menu) but our new buddy the chef made it for him. No knife needed. I was that tender. I had the homemade black ink pasta with calamari and crabmeat. My only negative was that our waitress wasn't very attentive but the food more than made up for it. I'll be bringing my wife in next. Can't wait. read more

I can not recommend this restaurant enough !! Family owners with home made bread, pasta and sauces!!! The owners and staff are amazing. More then happy to alter any item for dietary needs. Our 3rd time dining here and it has been amazing every time and keeps getting better. read more

Unfortunately I can only give two stars. Slow service and a pre fix menu (which was not posted anywhere). The menu catered toward seafood lovers. Only one beef option and it was the most expensive option on the menu. Didn't even get to try the food. My fiancé and I ended up leaving without anything in our stomachs. The poor woman who was working looked like she was in pain and barely ate anything all day. Other reviews show that this establishment is wonderful but put a horrible taste in my mouth (without even feeding me) and we will never be back. read more

Best pasta sauce perfectly creamy but not to creamy and seasoned perfectly that will remind you of your childhood. The Italian music was very comforting in the background. Excellent ambiance with beautiful curtains and tables were very attractive along with distinctive imported plates from Italy. The owner was very friendly and welcoming as well as very funny. Would Definitely return, it was an amazing experience! I will definitely inform my family, friends and business associates to visit this astonishing establishment! read more

Overall, we had a good experience here. But, it wasn't without some issues. The wine I ordered was clearly stale. So, I requested a replacement. The owner's wife brought out an unopened bottle, uncorked it and poured my replacement. Kudos! One of my group ordered arugula salad and was given spinach salad, without anyone apologizing for the exchange. Fortunately, that group member liked spinach. Other than that, we all enjoyed our entrees and service was attentive and professional. One concern was why the restaurant was fairly empty on a Friday night. Hope they remain in business but that's not a good sign. read more

Stay as far away as you can. Not sure where to begin. Waited 1 hr for appetizers while other tables seated and ordered after us were given food. - Child was given red sauce w/pasta, while we ordered pasta with butter - Entrees were disgusting and did not eat the food. Lady (manager) said too bad you ordered it and it's not her problem that we didn't like it or eat it. She will not take it off the bill. We were forced to pay for entire bill. - Food quality was very poor, pictures online are deceiving from their website (most likely stock photos). - The level of professionalism was astonishing, as she wouldn't agree with the consumer, instead decided to argue with us in front of the entire restaurant. Absolutely crazy!! Oh the bread was good at least. read more

Dishonest business owners. They use the term " homemade " . They use chicken base and water for chicken stock. The salad dressings come out of plastic jugs , fish is frozen , the bread and pasta are all store bought. I guess playing videos of Italy on tv screens in the dining room make it "authentic ". Don't waste your time or money ! read more

Went here the other nite w the wife and kid. The food is legit - homemade pastas (my gal had the gnocchi), and fresh baked bread. The caesar was fantastic and my chicken parm was really good. They made a side of homemade rigatoni w red sauce for my daughter - all very, very good. They seemed to have overcharged us for my wife's Old Fashion cocktail- it was $14 on the menu, but charged us $17. The food is really good here - the staff very attentive and the place very clean. I would like a credit for the overcharged drink next time - but hey, it happens... read more

Just had an amazing lunch. Excellent mussels and roasted beet salad! Family run restaurant with excellent customer service. Made to feel right at home. Would highly recommend! read more

First time there and although a few hiccups overall the food was enjoyable. The owners were very nice as well. Burrata appetizer was very good. We had a few pasta entrees that were also fresh and appetizing. Ended with tasty dessert. read more

The best food homemade pasta. Everything is fresh the best Italian restaurant in the Mahopac.

Being all Italian, if I go out for Italian food, it has to be good; this restaurant is exceptional. The pasta is to die for...perfectly cooked and the sauces (pesto and bolognese) are simply beyond delicious. The bread is heavenly - made fresh daily. The owners are lovely. A must try! read more

IL Villaggio Authentic - Rigatoni Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Mahopac, New York

I had an amazing dining experience here - delicious food, friendly service & reasonably priced! The complimentary bruschetta was fresh, tasty & a pleasant surprise. My two sons loved their kids meals, which were a deal especially since the penne & chicken strips were homemade & generously sized. My wife & I loved our meals - rigatoni bolognese (also homemade pasta) & chicken scarp, which were very flavorful & not oily. We capped off our meal with cheesecake, which was incredibly tasty, fresh & quickly devoured. We will definitely be back & tell all our friends & family! read more

Absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place!! We went two weeks in a row! Their Happy Hour menu is fabulous! We order a bunch of different things from the menu - so many unique and delicious things! Highly recommend!! Kids loved it too! read more

We just had another wonderful meal here. Their food is so fresh and is not your typical Italian fare. I love their salads, especially the beet salad. The owner is so sweet. They also have a great happy hour menu. read more

Worst customer service. Food was terrible. Took over an hour to be served once seated. Stay far away from this restaurant!

We love their happy hour. Everything is excellent and reasonable. The place is the best deal in Mahopac right now.