Great food and even better service! Our server made great suggestions and everyone loved their meals, especially the raspberry chicken! read more

All of the food is delicious! My favorite local restaurant! I love the Seafood Pescatore. Lobster Ravioli us also outstanding read more

Happened to come here for a family gathering after a funeral /church service.. limited menu.. fettuccini Alfredo with or without chicken option 1... manicotti option 2.. meatball " casserole " option 3 . I ordered meatball casserole. Extremely disappointed. You received this large dish where I had 3 meatballs total but they cut them in half to make it look like I received 6.. 85% of my casserole was bell peppers. Red peppers, onions and marinara sauce. Looked more like a hot sausage casserole. I ate 2 meatballs total with minimal melted cheese on top of baked casserole. Took 1 home and threw away the 85% of the rest . The sauce and peppers. My son ordered the Alfredo. It tasted fresh and the sauce coated the al dente noodles nicely . So it did taste ok. Chicken pieces were about a size of a nickel throughout the pasta dish , chicken unseasoned and bland. Wedding soup was good. I'd order that again and just eat soup n bread there if I ever went again. My husband was not impressed by the stuffed manicotti. The cheese inside was not seasoned. Nothing impressive. We all received cannoli dessert. I didn't touch mine. Was not interested. The waitress /waiter were great. No complaints there. Ladies room was clean . If it wasn't for my family gathering I wouldn't have come here. The ambience is dark like an old school Italian basement. Food not impressive. Just stating MY experience. read more

Love this little gem in lower Burrell . My aunt swears by this place so she took me and the kids to try it - so happy she did ! As soon as we walked through the door, the owner was cooking in the kitchen and made a point to come out and chat. TRUE ITALIANS here !! I started with a glass of Merlot which was served in an actual glass- just like in the old country . I don't know what there house wine is but it was smooth and absolutely perfect with my meal. We enjoyed the eggplant parm, chicken Romano and the kids pizza. The sauce is absolutely delicious and if you're a true foodie or Italian, you can tell it's not the "out of the can sauce". The dining room was casual with a beautiful vintage hint of Italy in every detail surrounding you. I'm so happy i tried this place and I promise you we will be back soon. Don't wait , make the trip to try this restaurant . read more

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Boom! We came here for our Admin Christmas party. The place is old school, but very cozy with a friendly feel. Our server was so fast, efficient, and friendly. She did a great job. Our table got a mix of things, raspberry chicken, Romano, salads, and pastas. My wife had a steak salad, which she really liked. I had Veal Romano, (I would have gone Chicken Romano, but the server recommended the veal. Boy was she right, it was outstanding! The style is similar to my favorite South Hills Italian restaurant, Pasta Too, with a healthy side of pasta with your entree. read more

Villa Ballanca - Pasta side with my entree - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

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I've been dining here for years and I always enjoy the food and service. Last evening on a weeknight that was busy but not packed, we were seated, ordered, and got all three courses within five minutes of each other. There was no room left on our two-top because all the plates came almost at the same time. They had run out of butter for the bread, limes for the drinks, and apparently time for us to enjoy each course before it got cold. The food was delicious, but the timing of the service was very rushed (not our server's fault) and how does a restaurant/bar run out of butter and limes? We will of course return, but next time we'll order one course at a time. read more

Was very disappointed. Didn't like their sauce. Then I got a piece of cheesecake it was terrible. Was rubbery. Brought it to the owners attention. He had some kind of story. No I'm sorry you didn't Like it. Won't go back read more

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! read more

Villa Ballanca - Wedding soup, eggplant parms, side orders of sausage and meatballs. What a feast?! - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

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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! read more

Villa Ballanca - Veal dish - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

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This is such a homey, family owed restaurant. The staff is very kind. I've had multiple dishes from here and have enjoyed all of them. I have also gotten takeout and the pasta was perfect. This is good Italian meal at reasonable prices. Highly recommend. read more

food was amazing, service was amazing. atmosphere amazing. we had the chicken alfredo and and lobster raviolis. Calamari and cheese sticks were good too. read more

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

My wife and I stopped here for dinner.The sauce is like bad cafeteria food. the dinner rolls were being recycled. I don't understand how you call this Italian food. read more

Sometimes I write these reviews for myself so I remember. It might help others too. Note to self - next time order anything that has their cheese filling. Manicotti, stuffed shells, ravioli, etc. Their cheese filling is incredible! Also, I liked their ranch dressing over the blue cheese and house Italian. This place is good! read more

Delicious Italian food, friendly and attentive service and lovely Tuscan style decor. Owners are always present to talk to. Awesome place to eat. You will not walk away hungry as portions are very generous. read more

This is kind of a fail safe place for us. They have some of the best Italian in the area. It is authentic, from the old cou try and is reasonably priced. I personally enjoy their gnocchi and angel hair. Their Alfredo is also better the next day which is a fun fact because you will get multiple meals from your dinner. The ambience is typical Italian resturant. The chairs are ok, but not super comfortable. Service is usually personal and kind. The owners are typically who is there to greet you when you come in. read more

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.

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

Villa Ballanca - a plate of pasta with chicken and peas - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

Have you ever wanted to step into the Godfather movie or Good Fellas? Wondering what it would be like to be treated like a part of a huge community and enjoy service like you were one of the family? This is the place. While we could dine on the raspberry chicken every time we visit, we had to explore the menu further. Nothing disappoints and is always generous. The ambiance is so lovely, the service is always with a smile and open heart. So please, watch your favorite mob movie, put on a nice outfit for fun, and follow it up with romantic dinner here. You will not be disappointed. read more

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) read more

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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. read more

Villa Ballanca - Raspberry Chicken. Amazing!!!! - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

As usual good food haven't been there for a bit but still good, owner-chef came out thanked us for coming, every waitress we've had there is very friendly and nice read more

This place has been around for a long time, but it rarely comes to mind when going out to eat. We started with the appetizer sampler. We really liked the fried zucchini as the breading was light and crispy. The fried mushrooms were decent. The mozzarella sticks were fine. The onion rings were pretty good as well. I ordered a side salad which was pretty basic, and they offered a basket of garlic bread sticks that the table liked, but I also tried one of their rolls which I really enjoyed. They came out warm and had that crispy outside and soft inside that I really enjoy. My Mom ordered chicken Marsala for her main and they gave her a nice sized portion with a huge amount of chicken. She enjoyed the dish overall. My Wife ordered a meatball sub with fries and she really enjoyed her plate. The bread was toasted nicely and the fries had this coating that was light and tasty. I went with the Special Calzone. It has pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and mozzarella. The outside shell was fantastic. It was similar to the rolls where it had that crispness outside and was slightly chewy inside. The ricotta really stood out to me and I thought it was really tasty. Lastly, the service was exceptional. Our server's name was Kim, and she was really personable and went well out of her way to make the meal as great as possible. We got there just before the restaurant got completely slammed, but Kim managed to juggle an awful lot of folks while making sure we had everything we wanted. I think my family absolutely plans on going back sometime in the near future. read more

Villa Ballanca - These rolls were fantastic - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

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Owners are very nice and friendly. Wedding soup is outstanding and packed with meatballs and chicken. Hoagies are tasty but not much meat...more toppings than meat. Pasta dinners without red sauce are delicious. The red sauce is on the bitter side. All in all, a good place for a good meal. read more

Order takeout all the time and they are extremely generous. The sauce is the best in the area so I always ask for extra and boy do they provide. Ha! Also love their lobster ravioli and their villa pizza is my husband's favorite! read more

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

If you want to have good wine with your meal do not bother coming here. We came armed with 3 bottles of amazing wine since everything on the web and past comments led us to believe byob was permitted. Well apparently they do not allow that any longer and will not give the option to charge corkage fee. Instead, they offer Sutter Home and one cheap Italian wine that costs 10 bucks in the store. I am sure there are people who are ok with no wine choices, but sadly the visit did not work out for us. read more

Truly Italiana Villa Ballanca is always enjoyable. My family have been going to this restaurant for years now & have never been disappointed. We've even held some special events here. My mother loves the Chicken Romano. Dad likes to try something different each time we go. I personally recommend the Raspberry Chicken. And if they're not too busy, ask to get a batch of Garlic Knots. The owner/chef knows his customers and takes care of them well. You'll definitely be back. read more

Villa Ballanca - Garlic Knots - absolutely delicious - Italian Near Me - Lower burrell, Pennsylvania

The food is delicious! The staff is very professional & helpful. The owner goes to each table to see if everything is OK & he's a very nice man. The atmosphere is also very good but the food is incredible. Have eaten there many, many and have NEVER had a bad meal or any complaints. read more

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

Large cheese pizza was spot on . Super tasty. Meatball casserole was very good , lots of peppers and mushrooms and cheese. Only issue was too many onions for my liking and just my personal opinion. Staff are always super friendly . Been coming here for years , I think I'm they need to do a little updating though on the walls and floors etc. looking a little rundown . read more

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

Fantastic service. Food is so good, last time there, my daughter and I both had the Raspberry Chicken, taste was wonderful and chicken was very tender. Have loved everything we have had there. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would!!!!! recently went and tried the Sicilian pizza with everything on it TO DIE FOR!!!!! One of the best pizzas I've had in a long, long time. THIS PLACE NEVER DISAPPOINTS! The servers are always attentive and do a great job!!!! read more

Classic family style Italian dining that is definitely NOT the Olive Garden. Great filling portions of fine pasta and a pretty good Sicilian though its not my favorite sauce. An establishment in the Lower Burrell / New Kensington area for a while this is the spot for a laid back family meal or get it delivered read more

Great service. The food was less than stellar on their vast menu. Many of our entrees lacked flavor and seasoning. There aren't many restaurant options in this area so they are frequently busy. Nice ambiance but parking can be tricky. read more

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

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

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

Good food and friendly and fast service. I like to take the family because I can get a nice Italian dinner and the picky kids have option of more kid-friendly food as well. Great place read more