The appetizer of toasted ravioli was so tough I couldn't eat it. That was terrible. The Caesar salad was all oil, no taste. That was not good. But the lettuce was fresh. We both had the Italian Surf and turf. It was excellent. The lobster tail was done perfectly. The fillet was done, perfectly medium. We got two baked potatoes and a fettuccine Alfredo all was done very well. It was really good. We will definitely be back here. The crème brûlée was really good, but it was a little bit burnt. Our server wasn't great. We did leave a 15% tip, but she seemed like she was trying to rush us. There is nothing warm about her service at all. The hostesses were great. They seemed very genuine and sweet. Overall, this was an excellent experience. read more

Villa Castrioti - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

The Chicken Piccata was perfect, relatively thin slices of chicken perfectly cooked, flavorful and moist. Our server, Emma, took our requests and executed them with precision and quickness. She monitored our table and refreshed my tea with a fresh glass without asking. Ambiance is very nice, noise level is quiet to moderate. Villa is a great place for a relaxing meal - never felt rushed and throughly enjoyed we our meals (party of six). read more

Villa Castrioti - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

Let me start by saying the service was exceptional. Becca was waiting on us at the bar and she had a great personality and was very attentive. If it was just for service, I'd rate them a 5. The food was just a miss across the board. 2 stars at best. Not pictured was the Garlic Bread Service which was good, but not really garlic bread. Caesar Salad with the vinaigrette version which just didn't taste like a caesar, unfortunately. The roasted potatoes were good. Little side of ranch was definitely good. The chicken castrioti and veal parm seemed like they were sitting on the pass for quite some time. For the castrioti, it was in the sauce so long it lost all its texture. The sauce was meh despite sounding awesome. The veal was definitely not served fresh. The mozz had congealed and it was luke warm. The portion size at $37 was highly disappointing as well. As with any review, could of been a bad day. Just an unfortunate visit. Side note: turn down the volume of the live music please! Small space, have to scream orders to staff. :( read more

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The one in Cordova is much better than Lakeland. The space is tight and cramped. The food wasn't as flavorful. Service was great!

Friday, 10/17/25, we did date night at the Villa Castrioti in Lakeland, TN. We had enjoyed several lunches there, so we sat at the bar as usual. However, tonight was a disappointment compared to our previous dining experiences there. As usual, the Creamy Caesar Salad was delicious. But, the Margarita pizza and Lasagna were a big disappointment compared to our previous dining experiences here. Additionally, their drink prices are questionable (i.e., $16 for a glass of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, when a bottle is $13-14 at Kroger's and $34 for a Margarita with an extra shot of Tequila). read more

Got invited to lunch today. It was a beautiful day to venture out and dine out. Met up with friends. The decor of the restaurant was very nice. There are colorful murals in the bar. We sat in the bar area in a booth and chairs. It was very comfy. My friends food looked really l tasty. They enjoyed a side salad, toasted ravioli, Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and bread. The bread was very delish with the marinara sauce. My food was okay but not stellar. My soup had way too much salt in it. I should have sent it back. The salad had too much dressing for me. It was an awesome portion and was okay. If I return, I will try other entrees and give the restaurant a second chance. Nate, our server was awesome. He was friendly and quite attentive. Our lunch was a pleasant time. read more

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Always a good time at the bar in Villa! The bartender,Pedan, always makes great cocktails and is very attentive. The other bartender is also great and service is impeccable. The food had gotten a lot better with the change in kitchen staff. read more

Super good! I love going here for all my special occasions! My simple soul loves the fettuccine Alfredo! But all of the food is delicious! Service is super good, people always come check on us. The inside is nice and on the nicer side but still super welcoming. Would recommend! read more

we got the toasted ravioli, the chicken Marco Polo and the cannelloni. everything was fabulous. highly recommend the crème brulee- top tier. we cant wait to come back rusti was our server! read more

We had uber eats delivery. Not enough Marinara on the spaghetti and just wasn't that tasty.

My wife and I had an opportunity to visit Villa Castrioti in Lakeland. The first thing that you notice when you walk into this restaurant is how nice and classy the restaurant looks on the inside. The second thing that you notice about Villa Castrioti is the service. I would rate the service as top notch. The reason as to why I give Villa Castrioti 4 out of 5 stars is because of the flavor of the food. I thought that the calamari appetizer and the seafood platter, were both a little bland. This is just my opinion of course, but I just thought that both dishes could use a bit more seasoning. Yet, in all fairness, I am from New Orleans originally, so it could be my own New Orleans taste buds. I plan to go back in the future to try something different. read more

Villa Castrioti - Seafood Platter and Pizza - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

I love Villa Castrioti probably one of the best restaurants in Memphis. Their specials are always top-notch.

I went here Saturday for a birthday lunch. Let's start with the positives...great location, my food was good and fresh, and my serverMikayla tried her hardest, she was a sweetheart. The negatives...her crew failed her. She was the only server for a party of -25, and they appeared to leave her high and dry. Apps and entree mishaps were chaotic to say the least. We were served our food an hour after ordering. The manager seemed annoyed and slightly rude. He separated our party and did not let our server know. I never received my sweet tea, and I was charged dinner prices for the lunch menu. I was in a rush to leave, so did not have time to correct my check. Nonetheless, do better and be better. I may try again in the future because I did enjoy the food. read more

Villa Castrioti is a great Italian spot located in Cordova and Lakeland. Their prices range from $10-$20 at lunch and $20-$60 at dinner. I found that their more affordable options, like the gnocchi and the pasta primavera, are just as good as some of their more expensive options. Their grilled shrimp is rather expensive ($16 to add to my pasta) but it is some of the best shrimp I've tried. The cocktails are my favorite in the area. The service is always excellent. The front room is rather small and well lit, while the main dining room is warm and cozy. I highly recommend trying the gnocchi appetizer, the mushroom risotto side, and the pistachio martini for dessert. I did not care for the veal scallopini nor the ravioli. read more

Villa Castrioti - Veal scallopini, mushroom risotto, pasta primavera - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

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I was with a party of 9 and we had reservations. The food was tasty and our server was very attentive and helpful! As far as fine dining Italian goes, I do think there are much better options in Memphis, but the only one in the Lakeland area which is nice to have. We were the only people in the restaurant which was kind of awkward but it was fine. read more

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Nothing like showing up when the order should be ready to be told that I have to wait another 10 minutes and end up waiting over 25 minutes. It's not hard to go and ask the kitchen staff how long the order will be, but I guess it's easier to lie to someone's face. read more

Best filet and friend zucchini Ive ever had! Saturday night there was a band at the Lakeland location. Not too loud just right. I think they have enclosed patio too. read more

Live the live music! Food always on point. Halibut was out of this world delicious.

Riley was an amazing server! Food was delicious and atmosphere was so fun. My espresso martini was perfect

We had reservations for Easter Brunch. We were told it was the regular menu. It was not but it was ok and we ordered from that menu. We ordered drinks and after waiting for over 10 minutes, we still had no drinks! But here comes our food! Our food was lukewarm and not hot at all. Our drinks finally came out. Then the ticket was wrong! We were overcharged $4.00 for an extra side dish and $2.00 on a drink. Waitress kept saying it was the computer. Hmmm. She did fix the $4.00 overcharge; we met the other one go. Probably won't go back to this location. read more

The ambiance is beautiful, especially the dining room ! The service was moderate..me and my husband sat down at the bar and it took a while to be greeted. There were several dirty dishes at the bar , but the manager came and grabbed them. The drinks were really good which is consistent with other reviews .. there was also live music which was a nice touch . The pizza was okay..it did come out fast which was good , the crust was crispy but the sauce was bland . Lastly, the bartender asked me and my husband what we did for a living , which could have been small talk , but as a black American at a non diverse restaurant, I found it offensive. read more

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Absolutely wonderful food. Everyone at our table had a different selection, and each person enjoyed their meal immensely. Appetizers were also amazing. Will be returning soon. The service was excellent as well. read more

Riley provided great service. Food and drinks were great. we will back soon for more food, drinks and listen to great muisc.

Bring a coat and some patience. Place is freezing and it takes a bit to get food on busy nights. Food is ok and ambiance is amazing. If you're looking for a good bar experience with live music in some nights. Go. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant for a good meal......sorry. You're in memphis. read more

We were so looking forward to a repeat experience for dinnner. The quality of the food was good but my portion size was less than a typical lunch portion. We saw our server to order and pay. No refills or checking on our satisfaction. I dont see a return visit anywhere in the future. read more

Fake Italian food It was really blan I realize its a strip mall product but wow. Nothing of the 4 things we ordered impressed read more

Food and services were outstanding. Mackayla was an phenomenal waitress be sure to ask for her

Service was great! Very attentive and the food was amazing! Will definitely be coming back :) Ask for Britney she's awesome! read more

This is the NEW villa castrioti location and you will want to make reservations. I love the atmosphere and honestly you will not find better italian food in Memphis! Or honestly anywhere within a hundred miles! read more

Brittany is awesome bartenders. Always making sure every customer' feels welcome. I am only going on Tuesday and Saturday. Always makes us feel welcome and makes sure we are satisfied with our entree and drinks. read more

Good local Italian restaurant. Good ambience and good service. Wife enjoyed the lasagna. Meat sauce for the cannelloni was good and not too salty. read more

Villa Castrioti - Cannelloni Castrioti: filled with meat - Italian Near Me - Lakeland, Tennessee

The food was great! The service was top notch! The atmosphere was nice! We will definitely be back. Thank you Reiley for taking good care of us! read more

Food is amazing. Sit at the bar with Pedan. She makes the best drinks and has the best smile!!

The food was good and came out quickly and the drinks were good. 3/5 members of our party are very sick today though. The three of us had alfredo and I am thinking it possibly gave us food poisoning... read more

Had a wonderful time at Villa Castrioti in Lakeland last Friday night. My husband and I both got the specials, which were absolutely incredible. Our server Makayla was incredible as well and gave us several great recommendations for our first time. We will be back! read more

We sat in the bar to listen to the live music and Brittany H was an amazing bartender! great experience!

My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary and were treated with exceptional service from our server Reiley. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive during our visit. We can't wait to come back! read more

"Have a nice evening" said the hostess who had seated us 15 minutes prior. It had only been 15 minutes and we were leaving because a server NEVER came to our table. Poor service is the fastest way to destroy a restaurant. read more

To go order Pizza consistently good. Light weight crisp. Right amount of cheese and pepperoni. Really enjoy the pizza. Castrioti salad a great blend of vegetables and the dressing is delicious. Easy in and out every time. read more

This restaurant always have amazing food and great service. Great place for a date night!!!!!!!