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    Villa Ballanca

    4.2 (135 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Wedding soup, eggplant parms, side orders of sausage and meatballs. What a feast?!
    Tim B.

    Food was fantastic, pricing reasonable, casual family atmosphere, great service. If you're looking for Italian with a broad menu of freshly prepared and homemade dishes, this place can't be beat! A notch above Verona Village Inn (which is also great) and on par with Pasta Too as my favorite Pittsburgh area Italian restaurants. My wife copied my order of house Chianti, wedding soup, eggplant parm with spaghetti. Best eggplant parm I've ever had. Also shared side orders of meatballs and sausage. Cannolis for dessert. Our server Kim was enthusiastic and gave great guidance on the menu. Just a fantastic meal from start to finish!

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    Jamie S.

    This is a great little Italian spot close to Home and they make you feel at home. I was there this evening and I was happy to see so many people there and business going so well! I can see why because the quality has been able to withstand the many years I've been visiting. Highly recommend the raspberry chicken. It's really unique a sweet and savory experience! Also the chicken Francesca is light with an egg batter and delicious lemon sauce. I paired that with gluten free pasta which was also great. As for on the side the complementary warm rolls and flat bread is something I always look forward too. The owner is always so friendly and welcoming. He always seems grateful for your visit which I think is sweet to see! Highly recommended. Also!! Come hungry HUGE portions.. bag for your buck!

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    Bill D.

    Great last minute choice . Chianti , Lasagna and Chicken Carbana (excuse spelling) Enough for a few days

    Large Stromboli. Little on the over toasty side but tasty.
    Matthew S.

    Best Wedding Soup in the area! Great food, great service! Family owned and they make you part of their family. Owners never too busy to greet you and offer assistance as needed.( offered often to get the doors for my Grandpa who is in a wheelchair)

    Raspberry Chicken. Amazing!!!!
    McCall S.

    I got the raspberry chicken and a side of linguine with their pink sauce. Loved every bite of both. Their pink sauce (vodka sauce) is my favorite in the Pittsburgh area. It is to die for. As for the Raspberry Chicken, delish!!!! This was my first time getting it as I usually just a dish of pasta with the pink sauce but I am happy I tried something different! It was stuffed with their chefs own recipe of cheeses and spinach. It tasted so light and delicious. They also had these crispy straws Which went very went will every bite. It was almost like a desert but in a dinner. This is one of my favorite restaurants!!! I will definitely be back.

    These rolls were fantastic

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    It's like the food is bad on purpose. My Italian dressing tasted like a shot of vegetable oil

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    The food is always amazing and the wedding soup is out of this world. Stop in or get take out, you'll definitely go back for more.

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    Their eggplant parm is some of the best I've ever had! Their service is always fast and their prices are so reasonable!

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    Wonderful! Food is always hot and delicious, the staff is amazing and the owner makes you feel like extended family!

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    Villa has wonderful food and owners are so nice . Our "go to" place for great Italian.

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    Great atmosphere. The staff is always friendly & fast service ! The food is always delicious and you definitely get your moneys worth!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious, efficient, homemade Italian food. You can never go wrong here! Always on point.

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    Our favorite Italian restaurant. Amazing staff! Fresh ingredients. Beautiful atmosphere. Incredible recipes.

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    Whether for private dinners or large parties, the food is always perfect and the staff is extremely professional.

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