We have been here numerous times and highly recommended this restaurant for a special occasion or just out for lunch or dinner. The food is always top notch, the serving staff goes above and beyond and the atmosphere is very pleasant. read more

First time at this restaurant and it was decent but not great. Atmosphere is fantastic with open kitchen concept and the staff were super friendly. Enjoyed the choice of still water or sparkling at no cost. Menu choice and drink selection is above average with lots of variety. Shared Pot stickers (4 pieces?? but delicious) and Caesar Salad (was well made and not over dressed) Main entree was 10 oz NY Strip loin with vegetables and Yam fries (excellent). Dessert was the chocolate molten with ice cream but was told 15 minutes to cook and was underwhelming which kept it from 4 stars. Overall great place to go with friends or a special night out and pricing was spot on. read more

Wanted to go to a steakhouse that wasn't some major franchise but not so fancy it would break the bank. The food here was actually pretty good but not the best we've had. However, unlike other reviews here I did not think it was overpriced. They are not cheap but offered prices that were expected for the quality and selection. Their plating was a 4.5/5. Each meal was well presented and done with care. Flavour wise, we had the meatball as an appetizer and it was pretty good. The rib eye I got was a little on the salty side but not overly salty. It sat on mashed potatoes with some vegetables that were both done very well. When having the rib eye with the wine though it was much improved since it helped to give it a better balance. The meat was tender and I was able to cut with the butter knife I was provided with. I'm guessing they forgot to give me a steak knife. My wife had the seafood pasta. It had a variety of seafood. From shrimp, scallops, to a bit of lobster claw meat. Since we have our own pasta maker at home and make our own pasta we felt the pasta did not taste fresh. Pasta quality resembled something that was made from dried rather than the kind made in restaurant that day. For that reason we the food was something between 3.5 to 4 stars. The service was good. The place is nice and comfortable. We sat beside the fireplace. It wasn't on but my wife felt it was a little warm since her spot didn't have any ventilation. Where I sat was fine since I had a slightly opened window behind me providing a nice cool breeze. It was a bit loud but the enclosed patio area was pretty full so noise was expected. The service and ambiance was about a 4. Overall, I think it's about a 4/5. read more

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Three of us went to dinner at LeVilla last night. The ambiance is nice, the hostess and waitress were very nice. I was the only one who had a starter, and opted for the Lobster Bisque, which was delicious. Would order it again without a second thought. Most of the entrees come with garlic mashed potatoes, which I love a good potato but hate garlic mashed potatoes, the other two people don't for care them either. The choices are limited as to what you can replace it with. I think the chef should be able to come up with something that doesn't include fries. For an additional price we could have potatoes gratin. One ordered steak Diane which looked nice. Another ordered medium rare prime rib which came out well done. I ordered the steak Neptune which was fine, but not great. The kicker, all entrees came out with the garlic mashed potatoes. Because, the waitress wasn't seen for a long time we didn't complain. Grrr. The deserts were lovely and decaf coffee was very good. Will we go there again?? Maybe for appetizers and deserts. For a good steak dinner we'll go to Wellington's. I'm mad at myself for not looking at the bill more closely, we were charged extra for the potato gratin!!! Also mad for not speaking up. read more

Been here a handful of times now and it has always been sensational. The servers are friendly and professional. The management is caring and competent. The food is always perfect and the menu truly has something for everyone. I have had the trout almost every time I visit because the flavour from the combination of ingredients is just unbelievably delicious. The server (or management) always has an informed opinion on a great wine pairing - have yet to be disappointed. I love that when we dine with our children, we have always felt incredibly welcome when walking in the door. (You'd be surprised how many establishments make it uncomfortable for families to dine). Thanks Levilla. You are outstanding. We make the drive across the city just to come eat here. read more

This was my first time visiting this restaurant and it probably won't be my last time. The restaurant is split into two areas: 1. Lounge area: slightly dark but perfect if you want to drink some scotch; and 2. Atrium area: feels like you're dining in the garden - large windows that face a green area. I'd recommend requesting to be seated in the second area - it'd be an ideal place for a romantic date. Service was great. The server was extremely attentive and always anticipated what I needed. In terms of the food, menu has a good selection but leans more heavily towards the meat side. I guess that makes sense since they were rated as a good steakhouse previously. Appetizers, such as the baked brie (served with a sweet and tangy fruit sauce) and parmesan frites, were great and perfect for sharing. Entrees were also good - I had the trout but my table mates had steak and also mentioned that the meat was tender. If you're looking for a fancier place near signal hill, check it out! read more

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We've been to Levilla a few times and always enjoy everything about the place. The food is very good and the atmosphere enhances the whole experience. The lamb is so good that I just can't seem to talk myself into ordering anything else but my husband always enjoys his choice, which is usually a steak. Appetizers never disappoint either. Update - we went to Levilla for lunch yesterday (Feb. 11/10) and left the restaurant totally full and happy. Now, if you're looking for an inexpensive lunch, this is not the place to go. If you're looking to get what you pay for then this IS the place to go. My lobster ravioli with cream sauce came out with three beautiful, plump shrimp nestled on top ($22). The dish was so good! I made it through about two thirds of the portion and only managed to do that because it tasted so darn good that I couldn't quit eating it. We did manage to eat the remainder way too late in the evening but what can you do? It's not really my fault because my husband said, "Isn't there some of your lunch left?" and next thing you know, it was heated and we were savoring every bite. My husband ordered one of the lunch specials, which was a salad with mandarin oranges and a terriyaki marinated sirloin, and it, too, was super good. The beef was so tender and flavorful. The server told us that the restaurant cuts their own steaks and uses only the finest quality of beef and that sure was evident in that salad steak. And, speaking of the server, she was very professional. She even brewed us a fresh pot of decaf with no problem when asked to do so. She never interrupted us once but instead picked the right moments to check on us. The whole experience made us want to return soon. read more

I'd guess the target audience for this restaurant is people would want a "fancy" dinner without having to go downtown. Le Villa is an expensive suburban restaurant with simultaneously upscale and comfortable decor, but food and service that is NOT commensurate. The nonsense name of the restaurant tipped me off (should start with La, not Le)...but alas, I went as it was a group function someone else planned. Entrées are mostly in the $25-$35 range and cover the usual continental fare like stuffed chicken breasts and rack of lamb. The steak selection is the major focus of the mains and are very pricey. The rating consensus amongst the diners at our table was 6/10 for the entrées, spanning pasta, fish, chicken and beef. The only person who really enjoyed their meal found their portion size too small. Of particular note was the off-putting granular texture of the gnocchi, and that it was predominantly asparagus flavoured... despite asparagus appearing nowhere in the menu description. An hour passed between ordering and getting our meals, which is completely unreasonable for a table of five on a weeknight. The two of us who had an appetizer (frites & lobster bisque) to somewhat tide us over found them just okay. A side order of aioli made the fries work better. At 2/3 to 1/2 the price this place would be worth going to, but not as-is. Suburbanites, please don't be duped into thinking this is fine dining. I'd rather go to Ric's Grill or Milestones, get better service and food, and save a wad of cash! read more

Amazing food! Oh my gosh! This place has mouth watering everything. From the butternut squash soup I started with to the lobster tail meal to my hubby's ribeye steak dinner- we loved it all. The drinks were delicious too. The service was slowwww, so make sure you have lots of time...but our server was amazing. She apologized for coming to us late and paid for the first round of drinks. I was so happy with this place. The rustic but cozy interior make you feel like you're all the way in the mountains too. Very well done people of La Villa. read more

My friend is back in town visiting from Australia, she is staying with her mum who lives in Valley Ridge, where the only thing nearby for eating is a Dennys. After a quick Yelp search for some sort of decent eats, I found LeVilla was only a 15 min drive away. Seriously Valley Ridge, WTF. We had a very nice time at LeVilla, the restaurant space is very beautiful, the kitchen is open and the walls are adorned in large round stones. It was quite cozy given the frigid temperatures outside. Our table was in the sunroom/atrium. I am not really sure how to describe it, there is a fireplace in here and windows that were covered in snow. They did an amazing job keeping the place warm though considering all the glass in this room. I had a space heater set-up behind my chair. Our waitress was prompt in the beginning and very polite, we ordered a bottle of wine for the table and my fiancé ordered a beer. She came back with the wine, but was out of the beer he had ordered. Our waitress had gone ahead and selected another beer (that was nothing like the beer he ordered) for him to try. He hates making a fuss, so accepted the proffered beer anyways. She then told us the soup of the day, roasted tomato/basil. I was having a hard time deciding, their menu has lots of fantastic options on it; so we told her to come back in a few minutes. She came back and my fiancé ordered the ginger beef pot stickers, which they were also out of. It would have been nice if she had mentioned that they were out of certain items when she told us the soup of the day. So three of us ordered the feature soup and there was also baked brie and parmesan frites to be had. Mains consisted of gnocchi, salmon, halibut and the duck. The good: parmesan frites, the duck The average: baked brie, salmon, gnocchi, halibut The bad: the feature soup wasn't very warm and was surprisingly bland. I would rather pay $6 bucks and have the tomato bisque soup from Safeway than the $8 per bowl of this disappointment with a spoon. We ventured forth to dessert, and the creme brulee and the pecan pie were both respectively, very nice. We had a pleasant time, the ambience was lovely, food was enjoyable, service was fine. I will probably be back if I need a spot to enjoy a bite in that area. read more

Le Villa is a class restaurant in SW Calgary, the food is great and best of all it's big enough to be comfortable for big groups. It's also romantic and chic enough for a date night. Very cozy, and classy environment, the service was good, the staff were clearly professional and It's not cheap but worth every penny! read more

A little bit expensive for my usual low brow tastes That being said they are quiet delicious and have a wonderfully decadent atmosphere. They also have a thing.. its like a super fancy tater tot (?) Im told its called a croquette. and those are pretty dang awesome. read more

We chose this place for our wedding anniversary. First impression when we entered was that it had a nice ambiance. The menu choices were an excellent variety offering several fish and steak cuts as well as other choices you'd only expect at a higher end restaurant. The wine choices were excellent and they even had our favourite wine. So why the single star? We felt quite rushed from the moment we sat down. We had barely even had a chance to look at the menu when we were asked twice if we were ready to order and pick our drink choices. My wife chose the Caesar salad to start and I chose the lobster bisque. I realize less is more and that many high end restaurants serve smaller portions, but they also use higher end flavourful ingredients. The salad was a couple standard lettuce chunks with a few bacon bits and parmesan cheese and capers with two croutons. Something similar to a bagged salad. The soup wasn't really flavourful. More bland rosè than lobster tasting. The wine we chose we love. The issue was it was served slightly above room temperature. Main course, my wife chose the halibut. It resembled one of those frozen vacuum packed fillets in a bag of fish fillets you buy from Costco. Seemed over cooked or cooked from a fillet frozen too long with two small shrimp, one carrot, one piece of broccoli l, one piece of cauliflower and a couple mini potatoes for $36. I had the bison short rib. Which I didn't mind actually. We skipped desert. We wouldn't choose to come back here. For the price and quality there are several large chain restaurants that can dish out similar mass produced dishes at a lower end price. read more

Fabulous service in fabulous food. Wonderful ambience, try to sit close to the fireplace. The wine selection was excellent, six of us had a variety of meals and they were all outstanding One of the top restaurants in the city by far read more

Have been to LeVilla twice. Once a couple years ago for a friend's birthday, and once last week for an anniversary dinner. The food is tasty, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant. If you want a solid, consistent, meal with right-sized portions, then LeVilla is for you. We dined at 6 pm, so lots of 50+ folks and grey hairs, so I will assume that the straightforward menu choices and traditional feel is attractive to this age group. If you are looking for innovative, trendy dining, you won't find it here. Atmosphere 4/10 (no special view, etc.) Service 6/10 (a bit slow) Taste 8/10 read more

I came here on a Sunday night with my parents. Even Sunday night, the earliest reservation we could get was 8pm because the place was PACKED! Had the set dinner and all three of us were pleasantly surprised: Starter: Clam Chowder or Lobster Bisque Both were excellent. Lobster Bisque was traditional creamy, and heavy, and a very generous portion. Clam Chowder was full of clams and chunky potatoes. Second: Coquille St. Jacques or Thai Shrimp BOTH great again! The Coquille St. Jacques was very creamy and filling. Thai Shrimp was super crunchy and very spicy and just wonderfully prepared. Main: Tenderloin Steak, Duck Breast, or Snapper Fillet The Tenderloin was fantastic: really tender and flavorful with filling sides and great veggies. Duck, I felt was a little tough, and I was a bit disappointed by this. The skin should be crispy, and the meat should melt in your mouth, but this was not the case. The sides were great, but the duck would be the weakest link in this meal. Didn't have the Snapper at our table. Dessert: Cappucino Creme Brulee - oh my. So tasty. Not too sweet, and enough espresso infused flavor to balance the hard sugar caramel layer on top. Super smooth, super delicious. Raspberry Chocolate Mousse - lighter than most mousses I've had, but still delicious, as the fruit flavor is sweet and natural tasting (real fruit tasting not flavoring) and the chocolate is bitter sweet to perfectly offset the raspberry part. All in all, my parents, who normally NEVER like anything other than Chinese food, raved. And they never do that. My father finished EVERY course - practically licked the plate. For $39 for 4 courses, (I couldn't even finish 3 of 4 because of the generous portions and rich flavors), it's a great deal. The only thing I personally would have preferred, is a course that's lighter, like a salad, or more salad/raw in the dish to balance out how HEAVY the meal is; I was so full I kind of felt like throwing up at one point. If the regular ala cart entrees are as good, then I'd definitely come back here again. read more

It was really good! I ordered the set dinner. 1st: Pear Salad - Really good, light, fresh vegetables, dressing was made of what tasted like orange juice and black pepper. 2nd: Lobster Thermidor - I've never had this before in my life, but it was a baked lobster tail with cheese and egg yolks. 3rd: Rack of Lamb - Lamb was cooked perfectly. All sides tasted great (mashed potatoes + vegetables). 4th: Berry Crepes - Crepes were rolled with wildberry sauce, vanilla ice cream and custard. Pretty decent portion for the dessert. Overall great experience, just a bit on the pricey side based on the small portions, otherwise it'd get 5 stars. read more

Went there with two friends. We all ordered different meals and drinks. Everything was delicious. The wine was reasonably priced and the atmosphere was nice and quiet. The staff was great. read more

A little bit out of the way, but a fantastic place for dinner. I'll second some of the reviews from Orpha and Vic--Levilla has a wonderful atmosphere and friendly service, and there's really not a bad entree to be had, with lamb and steaks being particularly well done. Prices are reasonable for a steakhouse of this caliber, and there's a good number of reasonably priced quality wines, as well. read more

It was good. The service was good. Tables alittle too close for comfort. Was it value for the money? No. Maybe I'm old fashioned but I expect something special or at least unusual when I have to pay more than $30 for an entree but I'm not impressed when it's for a pork chop potatoes and carrots. It's too safe a menu for the price. read more

This is for the 1800 4 st SW location, since I cant find it on Yelp, and will apply to them all, as it's another 'branch' of the same restaurant. Okay, just googled it. The one on the address above has gone out of business this month, or, at very least, have left the building (rented out by Strategic Corp) Frankly, this chain was never even in the running, as was knocked out of contention by Calgary's odd restaurant habit of ambitious pricing. I'm only getting around to reviewing the above location now, but around $80 for a 2 course steak meal!? Come on! Even on Fridays and Saturdays, the place was never busy, and had odd opening times, one couldnt even tell WHEN they were open looking from the outside! You remember the building right? The location appears to be cursed. The old 'BLVD' bar? The 'BLVD' bar that was promptly shut down for reasons you can google for yourself. Then, 'Tilted Grill' - (see my other review) that came and went rapidly. Now LeVilla has the same fate. It's ambitious pricing certainly killed the 1800 4 st location, helping it along?Maybe also the poor location, possibly sky high rent from Strategic (the landlord), the collapse of the tar sands or a combination of all, I'm looking forward to a business opening in that location that I can actually go into without having to take out a loan. read more

We have been here few times already; they can accommodate larger group of people and kids friendly too; the food is just perfect, service is outstanding, atmosphere is great; it is just on the higher side for the pricing but you will get what you pay for; the food quality had always been the same; desserts are fantastic; will definitely recommend and will repeat. read more

Good food, great service, wonderful ambiance. Sit on the enclosed patio. We come here for birthday dinners and special occasions all the time. read more

Great look, Great service, great food. Very professionally handled when we had a complaint, and the best steak I've ever had. Fully recommend. read more

Well prepared food. Pleasantly surprised. Decent wine list but need more stock on hand. Need more than one bottle!!! Entrees are good size and prepared well read more

It was my first time here. So very glad we came. The food was incredible. I had the steak and it was done to perfection. The waitress, Amanda, was fantastic at recommending a great wine. The service here was very, very good. I loved this place and will defiantly come back! read more

What a great place! My boyfriend and I went for our anniversary and had an amazing evening. We had a cozy table by the fireplace, a feast of delicious food (the rib eye was to die for) and a fantastic server, Allison. We will be sure to request her when we go back. She was full of personality, had great recommendations and made sure we were taken care of. The prices are a little high but worth the experience. We will be back! read more

Every year I receive a gift certificate for this restaurant from my boss. I think he enjoys it there. I usually check their webpage to review the menu before we arrive so I have an idea what I'm going to eat. Their actual menu and the one online don't match. We arrived just before our reservation and were seated in the solarium. Other that the cob webs all over the walls and ceiling the room is nice. Our server came over quickly and took our drink orders, she returned and we ordered the Grilled Prawns with peanut sauce. At 15 dollars for the prawns I expect a more than 4 medium sized shrimp, they were delicious but disappointing. We were also brought a basked of buns, they were warm and delicious. For our main course I had the lobster tail with butter sauce, it was a fairly small lobster tail, covered in a thick butter/mushroom sauce with asparagus and potatoes. The sauce was delicious and the lobster was well cooked, however the potatoes seemed out of place and the whole thing was served in a bowel making it difficult to eat with the shell in the way. My partner had the Cajun rib eye, the steak was cook perfectly however it had a lot of gristle to it. After dinner we ordered some tea but had to ask (twice) for cream and sugar, we also had some desert the special of the day which was a Lemon pie an their chocolate mouse. Both were delicious. In all the food and service were fine, nothing special but for the price of the meals I expect more. read more

This was our first time to LeVila and went on a Groupon. What better way to experience new places after all? If we were not fans, we won't be back. Simple. After all we still get to experience a reasonably priced meal and enjoyed our fellow diners company. Having said that, based on our experience tonight, we probably won't be back as it was just okay. We made reservations for 4 on a Monday night. There were abut 5 other occupied tables in the place. Our server was quite slow as was our food. We ordered Steak, Salmon, Stuffed Chicken and Prime Rib. After almost an hour of a wait our dinner was served. It was average at best. I have had better at the keg. That is the advantage of a Groupon though, it helps you determine if you would ever go back to pay full price for a meal. Unfortunately, I would not go back to LeVilla on a Groupon or otherwise. read more

The baked Bree is amazing and honestly the only reason why they get 3 stars. The service was less than average (staff all seemed very new or poorly trained) and entrees were very overpriced. The gnocchi tasted frozen and the chicken was chewy. $90 for one appetizer and two subpar entrees. Not impressed. read more

Just ate here. The food was very average and rather expensive. We waited a while for our food and when it came out it was not nearly as good as the reviews we read. Probably wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again read more

Located in SW Calgary near Sunterra - These people have figured it out. Provide fantastic service with superb food and people will come. We spent News Years Eve there with friends and the staff and management made the evening. They did not jam extra tables into the place to try to grab extra profits from the evening. Our party of 8 - some of whom can be extremely hard to please could not utter one word of dissatisfaction. The waitress was attentive and she timed everyting just perfectly. The food as I said was truly outstanding. We even felt compelled to ask for the manager to give her a pat on the back as well. Did I mention the atmosphere? Well they have a covered "patio" area that was closed in years ago. The room has a great fireplace in the center and glass all round. It was a perfect setting for the ending of 09 and beginning of 10. Yesssss we will be back! read more

This was the worst halibut that I have ever had. I always order fish when I go out and have never been this disappointed! Flat, dry and over cooked. It didn't look or even taste like halibut. However our server (forget her name was awesome) she did take it off our bill so I give them credit for that, but management didn't seem concerned since they didn't bother to come and talk to us. Also the chairs are in need of replacement so uncomfortable. read more

It doesn't get any better than this. I did not find the prices out of line for a restaurant such as this. The food was delicious and well seasoned. I loved the atmosphere. Friendly and cozy. I went with a group, for lunch and it was not all that busy. I'll gladly return. read more

Visited many times. Prime Rib is a must, though somewhat overpriced. Also enjoyed the strawberry goats cheese salad. Fireplace in winter is always a welcome comfort while in their sunroom. read more

I really enjoy LeVilla. They have a lot of great menu options and the ambiance is very nice too. It's a nice local restaurant that our family can visit together, but not a family restaurant so it's actually a pleasure to dine there. The prices are reasonable for the quality of dishes offered, but it's not cheap either. The one thing I think could be improved is the side dishes. It seems that almost everything on the menu comes with the same veggies and starches. I would prefer if the chef selected different items that compliment the main selection. It's not a big deal though because the food is excellent. read more

Been here before with my wife and also the one in Signal Hill. Great food. I decided to bring my family here (5 ppl inc. 1 yr old baby). Booked table last thursday and told them we had 2 ncrowd vouchers, everything was fine until we arrived . We were really disappointed when they told us our ncrowd vouchers no longer work and I should seek a refund. They offer us a glass of wine for our trouble. Not very happy considering we came all the way from Skyview. Was going to talk to the rest. owner Rick but we decided to go else where. read more

My wife and I decided to try Levilla since we were in the neighbourhood. Judging from the Whistler-inspired architecture of the shopping complex, it looked like a quaint little spot for some good food. As we entered the establishment, the interior reminded us of a cozy restaurant in the Tribeca area of NYC. The menu had a good selection of pasta, seafood and meats. We had the Panko Crusted Coconut Prawns with coconut curry sauce which was not greasy and very tasty. She ordered the 8oz. Prime Rib with garlic mashed potatoes, vegetables and Yorkshire pudding and I chose their special, Strip Loin with Lobster Mac n' Cheese and stalks of tender asparagus spears. The verdict? Very well prepared and very tasty. Didn't make it through dessert as the servings were plentiful. Our server was really pleasant and accommodating. I highly recommend Levilla. It's tucked away over on 17th Ave SW past Sarcee. Go and make a reservation for your special event. There's plenty of parking. It's worth the trip. read more