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La Villa Pizzeria

3.4 (318 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Rigatoni ala vodka with chicken
David D.

I visited LaVilla today for an early dinner for my daughters birthday . It was a beautiful day so we sat in their outside area . It wasn't too busy and were sat right away . As soon as you walk in you smell the wonderful wood burning oven smell . They have such a nice small but very unique menu . Today my daughter and I ordered the mezza Luna appetizer and for dinner the rigatoni ala vodka . My daughter added fried chicken cutlet to hers . They have the best vodka sauce with a Smokey prosciutto flavor as well as some caramelized onions with cream and of course grated cheese . All the food was good only critic is not too add more grated cheese on top as the sauce already has it and it does get a little salty . No real complaints here will definitely come back especially on a beautiful day.

Will S.

I've been going to La Villa for ages....Even before the renovation that took place years ago. I was always a fan of their pizza, baked clams, the dinner entrees (marinated flank steak), pastas. I moved away and had someone coming down this way and they stopped and brought me back a Grandma's pie. I have no idea what happened. It was dry, not much sauce, the cheese seemed different. The whole thing was not memorable and it wasn't the pie that I loved and would go out of my way for. Not sure what happened, different, cheaper ingredients. Totally disappointed.

This is what I call real deal Bellini!!
Veronika K.

Bellini couldn't t be better and bigger! lol love it Pizza is was and I believe will be their best. I don't come here often but when I do I always have a good time and great meal. Service nice and friendly! Ambience is okay/ you can seat outside summer time. They have also delicious deserts ;)

Meatball appitizer
Kimberly V.

La villa is a local Italian restaurant located in kindenwood shopping center: I typically come here to grab a slice of pizza before going into the supermarket. (Don't ever go food shopping hungry! lol) Today my boyfriend and I decided to come for dinner. They have outdoor seating which is nice. I had the chicken parm with spaghetti, it was good but nothing to rave over. My boyfriend had the penne vodka. He enjoyed it He ate it all however, I still found it to be okay. The meatball appetizer was good. Good portion and tasty. The atmosphere in this restaurant is good to have a simple lunch/dinner. Would I consider this a top restaurant ? No. But I would come back.

WARNING Before you place your order make sure that what they're going to give you is equivalent to the menu.

Great food!! But please change your menu. It's always the same items . I have been eating here for 20+ years

Wood fired Bianca Pizza
Samah I.

One of the best white pizzas I've ever had. I absolutely loved that the ricotta was piped down the slice so if you folded it over, you got ricotta in every bite. The ricotta was flavored well with something herby and almost garlicky and was so melty, creamy and delicious. I've never had a Bianca pizza with the ricotta seasoned so I was so satisfied with this. The deep dish was very bready but I think it's possible because we got delivery the steam might've played with the texture of the dough so would need to give it a second try straight from the oven to comment anymore on it. That being said, with how different the pizzas looked size wise, I would do wood fired over deep dish the next time without question. The grandma was satisfying but nothing to call home about.

Coffee drink Yum

My daughter and son in law always comes to this pizzeria when they're visiting in town. We were seated right away. The waiter was pleasant took our appetizer order and our meal order right away. Drinks were also bought to us right away. The coffee drink with whipped cream is to die for. We ordered large zucchini pies. They have one of the best pizzas in New York. The restaurant has comfy seating floors area is clean and they have outdoor seating as well. Our waiter is an older guy. Very nice. I would definitely recommend this pizzeria.

Jacqueline C.

This is by far, the best food, service, and value of anywhere in Queens- (and beyond) The music is authentic, the staff are super professional and very attentive, and the daily specials?!!!!! AMAZING you can close your eyes and swear you are in a little village in Italy, the home cooked taste is apparent, this is not mass produced- each dish is made with love.

Sunday P.

So I came here on Mother's Day for lunch with my daughter and my husband. I've eaten here many times before. they have a large selection of wines and only three beers. I had the Peroni. I'm not a big beer drinker, so I liked that it was mild. The food is always excellent, we sat outside, which is a great amenity they have for the summer. They also took the ravioli off of the menu which was a big disappointment. I had pizza with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil. My daughter had the rigatoni that was baked and my husband had a meatball hero. The prices are expensive, but I think it's definitely worth it .

Square marinara pie

Ordered over $100 worth of food for delivery. Sicilian pie came with almost all of the sauce off the pizza and all over the box because the delivery driver clearly doesn't know how to hold a fresh pie straight. Also ordered penne all vodka which cost $23 that barely had enough pasta in the dish to cover the bottom of the pan. Not sure what's going on with this place but they need to make some adjustments. There never been the friendliest people when you go inside and order from the counter but the food at least was better. Too much competition in the area to have to put up with this nonsense.

Grilled chicken escarole
Lynn D.

This is a Lindenwood staple. I've been here dozens of times and they never disappoint. My favorite thing on the menu is the grilled chicken Caesar wrap & it always lasts me two meals. The service is typically fast & always courteous. Never heard anyone complain about anything on the menu so enjoy a good slice of pizza or a classic italian dish. The most recent time we frequented we had the zucchini slice, a grilled chicken Caesar wrap, the La Villa wrap, grilled chicken escarole, & the rigatoni Bolognese with grilled chicken. Everyone surely went home stuffed & satisfied.

Chicken Parm
Jennifer R.

I've been going to this La Villa location for years. I don't live very close, but it's worth it because of the consistently good food and service. The ambience is simple with a pizza counter in front and patio outside that you can enjoy during the warmer months. I love their Neapolitan pizza and a lot of their non-pizza options too.

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Best veggie slice, Roman slice, balsamic chicken & pasta Fagioli in town! Just like homemade!

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