This was our first time visiting Indian Rocks Beach, and we didn't have reservations on a very busy spring break day. Even so, the owner warmly welcomed us and went out of their way to find us a place to sit. Our waiter also made us feel right at home. Everything we ordered was outstanding -- even though they were busy, the food never disappointed. I'm a big fan of Italian food. I won't claim to be an expert, but I've tried many fine Italian restaurants wherever I travel, and I can honestly say: if you're in town, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend. read more

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I had high hopes for this place and it wasn't too bad honestly. They do valet parking (free) and they got us in pretty quickly (we sat outside)- the patio was off kilter and a little weird but you have a view of some water. The service wasn't super great honestly and it took forever for our food to come out (we sat there for about 20 minutes without bread or salads) The food was a step higher than maybe Olive Garden.. each entree has a salad and side of pasta (not my fav) The best meal was the gnocchi and the salad. For a quick little impromptu date night this would be okay if you have no plans after and aren't in a hurry. read more

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Where do I start!? The best Italian food located on the Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach strip. Truly a mom-and-pop Italian restaurant. The owner knows everyone, the food is like straight from Nona's kitchen. A notable shoutout for the Grouper Cartoccio. We went here after my (now) husband and I got engaged! I have taken almost every guest we've had to Villa Gallace. It's worth every penny and then some. Run, don't walk, just go. read more

Villa Gallace - Italian Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Have been excited to try this place for a while and are so happy we were able to this past weekend! We sat outside and enjoyed a bottle of Chianti. The service is top tier and super friendly. We recommend the bruschetta, the tortellini and spaghetti carbonara. This is a wonderful go-to option for a fine dining experience. read more

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I love family owned dining and this place is why. You just enter and feel welcome. Luigi (owner) is always there to greet you and always moves around ensuring everything is done right. The food, however, is the real star. Everything is prepared fresh with fresh ingredients. Their sauce/ gravy is so delicious. The complimentary homemade, served warm, bread and olive oil is a meal on its own. Wonderful indoor and outdoor dining. Valet parking. A few miles from downtown Clearwater Beach read more

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We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and experience at Villa Gallace. Welcomed warmly by owner Luigi and exceptional service by Angelo throughout the evening. The bread was warm and crusty accompanied by seasoned olive oil. The linguine with white clam sauce was cooked perfectly with an abundance of clams and garlic. The grouper dish was cooked puttanesca style was delicious. Entrees come with a salad and some come with a side of penne. The ambiance was warm and comfortable. They also have a nice wine list with many moderately priced options. I highly recommend Villa Gallace. read more

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First time here while on vacation. Service was great and for very tasty. Ambiance was very soothing with lovely background music. I ordered spinach egg drop soup and calamari. The fresh bread with olive oil was delicious. Hubby ordered tossed salad and lasagna. He really enjoyed his meal. I also had a Sangria! We had a very lovely experience. read more

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This place so amazing that this time we went twice while we were staying in Redington. We all tried different dishes and everyone was super happy with their meals. The grouper was particularly wonderful As always, the staff was helpful and knowledgeable and made our experience even better by chatting with us about various topics. Cannot recommend this place enough and so recommend you make reservations as it gets crowded. read more

Sadly didn't get pics of our food... but honestly it's because it was SO good we couldn't even put our forks down long enough Best Italian we've ever had. Everything made in-house, beautiful white tablecloth spot--but we walked in from the beach in shorts and tees and they still made us feel right at home. Whole place was a vibe and the staff was so friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing food and great customer service. Best lasagna we've ever had !! All of the staff was very kind as well. read more

Amazing food , service and ambiance. A good find. Our food was excellent and service very efficient. Same owner for years. Dessert was equally as enjoyable. Will come back for sure. read more

Amazing food, relaxing atmosphere calamari was perfect, the homemade gnocchi was delicious ! Highly recommend this restaurant we can't wait to revisit! 5 star read more

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This Italian restaurant in the Indian Rocks Beach area of St. Petersburg, serves traditional pasta and meat dishes in a cozy atmosphere with a semi-formal decor. We shared the Calamari and then we split the Eggplant Parm with a side of pasta and added an extra salad. Everything was delicious. Our server was very friendly and efficient. read more

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One of my favorite spots in Indian Rocks Beach! My boyfriend and I discovered this restaurant last February and couldn't wait to come back. They're a small old school italian restaurant that's always busy! This visit we had fresh bread, insalata caprese, veal parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, baked ziti, and gnocchi gorgonzola. Everyone loved their meals, they were all rich in flavor. The gnocchi gorgonzola is my favorite, the sauce is creamy and rich with fresh gnocchi. The service is always excellent. They're very polite and attentive. The owner also takes his time to greet you when you come in and checks on the tables. Excited to visit again! read more

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3.9 Stars... Villa Gallace -- where the food is authentically Italian, and that's either a blessing or, depending on your taste buds, a little too authentic. We started with the calamari, which was actually really good -- crispy, not chewy, and not drowning in mystery sauce. Off to a strong start. I had the rigatoni puttanesca, which was labeled "spicy" and, for once, actually lived up to the claim. It was bold, briny, and delicious -- the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating in a Roman back alley in the best way possible. My son devoured his spaghetti and gave it two messy thumbs up. My daughter happily inhaled the chicken parm, so clearly the kids know what's up. Then there was the baked ziti. My wife found it "just okay" -- but to be fair, she prefers her Italian food with a little more Olive Garden energy and a little less authenticity. ("Too cheesy" is apparently a thing now?) If you like real-deal Italian with a touch of spice and zero gimmicks, this place is a gem. If you like your pasta with a side of garlic bread and ranch dressing... maybe not your scene. read more

Villa Gallace - Rigatoni Puttanesca "spicy" - Italian Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

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We were greeted by a gentleman who turned out to be the owner Luigi. He went around to each table and was genuinely interested in what everyone had to say. Our server Zane was exceptional. Very knowledgeable about the specials and menu. The food was FANTASTIC. My husband had the veal parmigiana and I had pollo genovese. Both dishes were perfectly cooked. The bread was warm when it came and the olive oil with the seasonings I could have a meal on all by itself. If we come back to Indian Shores, we will definitely be back to Villa Gallance for the wonderful food and great service. I highly recommend that you give it a try read more

Food was phenomenal Service (I'm sorry I forgot her name) she was amazing, attentive and lovely. We sat outside. It's was a beautiful evening. Only thing I would suggest is to spray for bugs. Will always come back here. Just won't wait as long as I have. read more

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Accommodated a huge group very well. Very very busy and food came out hot and delicious. Great Valet. Reservations recommended.

A Mother's Day evening to remember. Thanks to Howlie (Mike)! You made our experience fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Thank you for the great recommendations. We enjoyed the calamari & the veal entrees. Oh & the dessert was fabulous! We will be back very soon. read more

I recently visited this restaurant and had a very disappointing experience. While sitting at my table, I noticed bugs crawling around, which was already unacceptable. When I politely informed the owner about the issue, instead of addressing it professionally, they responded with a rude and dismissive attitude. Cleanliness and customer service are basic expectations, and unfortunately, this place failed at both. I would not recommend this restaurant and hope they take hygiene and customer feedback more seriously in the future. read more

Great service, food was excellent, except for the coffee: tasted like instant coffee on a cappuccino, yikes. I enjoyed the main meal and the service. Small restaurant somewhat crowded room, clean and small parking area. Just answering to the owner I am a good coffee drinker and the coffee was below my standard: it was watered down and did not taste much of coffee. Maybe the person that made it did not know how to make a cappuccino? read more

Consistently delicious food, excellent service (Jewellia is just perfect and very knowledgeable on gluten friendly options) Villa Gallace is our absolute favorite place when we are at the beach. Incredibly delicious entrees for every appetite, great wine selections and dessert menu (if you leave room!) read more

Villa Gallace - Salmon & shrimp - Italian Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

I absolutely recommend this restaurant! The food was tasty, our server was courteous and really knew the menu, which helped us decide on what to order. What I really loved was the atmosphere. No one stood around or neglected patrons. The owner himself greeted every person inside and pitched in to lead by example. He apparently had some regulars and knew their preferred wines and made sure he had something special in stock for them (yes I was eavesdropping lol.) I highly recommend this location for authentic, old world Italian! read more

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Terrible we sat in here for a hour and 45 mins waiting for are food the bill also took 30 mins this is terrible

We were on vacation with friends who had been here previously. The service was great and our food was delicious. read more

What a fantastic evening! The cozy, rustic decor creates the perfect setting. Luigi made us feel like family. The server's excellent recommendations and warm personality truly made our night special. When my son comes to town this is our first stop read more

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Villa Gallace is an absolutely amazing restaurant. We got the Gnocci Gorgonzala and calamari to start, absolutely wonderful! The Gnocci was so flavorful and the calamari was perfect. They also give fresh baked bread with oil and it is to die for! The bread is so soft and warm, fresh out of the oven. Definitely the best bread I have ever had at a restaurant!! For my main course I got the baked ziti with chicken and it was delicious! My boyfriend had the chicken Alfredo which was also spectacular, his mom got the veal parm which was also amazing, his dad got the lasagna which I may say was the best dish of them all! Our waitress was so kind and personable and we absolutely loved her! Luigi shook all of our hands and thanked us for dining in his restaurant and said "pleasure to serve you all" and was so kind. I love when the owner of a restaurant truly cares about his customers and the food they provide. I would highly recommend getting a reservation because this restaurant was so busy! As it should be. The food is amazing and the service too! If you are in the area, Villa Gallace is a must try! read more

Easiest 5 start review I've ever given. We made a reservation and got seated immediately. I cannot recommend the Tortellini Alla Panna enough! It was probably the best food I've ever had, my husband was jealous he didn't get it as well. However he got the lasagna and said it was phenomenal! This place is amazing and has a wonderfully authentic Italian atmosphere! read more

We had a family dinner on 3/24/26. The food was amazing!!! Angelo was the best!!! We cannot wait to return again on our next vacation in October. Thank you, Candy McRea read more

40 min to get our food Michael, our waiter, never told us the meal comes with salad and never asked what kind of pasta we wanted or sauce. read more

Had a lovely dinner this evening at Villa Gallace. This restaurant a great, family atmosphere. Kaitlyn was an attentive server, and the food was good. The chocolate cake was fudge filled and delicious. The chicken Parmesan and baked ziti were also great. We had a lovely meal and would definitely return. read more

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Excellent service and solid wine selection. Had a perfectly prepared veal chop Marsala. The bread and dipping oil were addictive. The side pasta sauce was least impressive but who doesn't like a side of pasta? Great respect that owner Luigi works along side servers. Will go again. read more

An absolutely delicious meal! We can't wait to return! We had top notch service! The owner, Luigi is very personable, making sure meals are exceptional! We sat in a booth, the ambiance was warm & inviting! read more

Great Italian food and friendly employees, what more could you want. Went with 4 friends, we all shared our meals. Great experience all around. read more

Amazing food! Service is fabulous! Our server was kind and funny Enjoyable time on New Years Eve. Just ask for Angelo! He will not disappoint and is excellent at serving you! Loves it!! read more

Was recommended to come here by my parents. We love good food! Coming in, the place was small but looked nice. We were greeted quickly and sat. The service here was great and friendly ! The bread that came out was good, but huge ! I did not want to eat the whole thing and spoil my appetite. I loved that they served the bread with a seasoned oil. For the appetizer we ordered the calamari. The calamari was good, seasoned well. The side house salad that came out was great! I ordered the Seafood Portobello, and I will admit, I messed up by having them change the sauce which I had thought was going to come out creamy white garlic sauce, but instead was an oil based sauce. The seafood in the pasta was great, but the pasta sauce lacked flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Veal Marsala , he had thought that veal was a dark meat and was disappointed in the dish all together. All in all, not my favorite Italian spot, but was decent to me and would probably try the same pasta with the original sauce to really see how I feel. read more

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My wife and I have eaten here many times. The food here is awesome. We have never had a bad meal there. It is a small but classy place. I love how they play old style Italian music. Mindee, our server was excellent. She was also a pleasure to converse with. We had a great time. read more

Had dinner at Villa Gallace last night. We had a table for four, and our service told us to call him Bubbles. An older gentleman, who was bald (not that it matters). He thought he was funny, but was not. He forgot to bring us our Caesar Salad because he thought we ordered appetizers, which we did not. Then he brought us regular dinner salads, which were sent back for our Caesar Salads. For dinner we waited approximately 35 minutes for the food to arrive at our table. The food was delicious, as far as flavor, however all dinners were cold. Two of us ordered bolognese, which was cold, the cheese on my veal parmigiana was not melted. The sides of pasta were cold as well. I believe "Bubbles" forgot to pick them up in a timely manner. I am a person who doesn't send food back to the kitchen, that's just me. I would give the restaurant another chance, however my server would NOT be Bubbles. In fact, other servers assisted Bubbles to clear our table. read more

Excellent service, delicious food, Cabernet was just okay...but the chicken piccata (goes by the menu name of Pollo Francese) needs one more piece of chicken or a more filling linguine side so that I don't walk away hungry. I didn't want to fill up on bread (rookie move) and I didn't eat every bite of my Caesar salad that we ordered as a starter, but I did eat most of it. I was too concerned about being too full for my main entrée. That was my mistake. I'll be honest, I was a little surprised to see a red-sauced rigatoni accompanying the Pollo Francese dish.... And I don't recall there being any side vegetable other than the capers the chicken is served with. But of course I forgot to take a picture because I was on a date and we were too wrapped up in conversation. Also, the parking here is complimentary valet which is AWESOME, especially during a very busy spring break weekend (such as this past one) but the vehicle puzzle the valet driver had to navigate was less than comforting. Watching the 7-point turn he made in my Telluride made me more than nervous, but he and the vehicle made it out unscathed! Overall, I would definitely return to Villa Galace for the lively ambiance and delicious food, especially if I lived closer or if the occasion warranted it. I would also recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for nice (but not too fancy) Italian cuisine near Indian Rocks Beach. read more

Villa Gallace - A yummy Caesar salad! - Italian Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

The service at this restaurant is beyond amazing. What appeared to be the owner opened and closed the door for each guest, greeting everyone. He truly made everyone feel welcomed and made it such a good experience! We got the bruschetta which was good. I had the gnocchi and my husband had rigatoni bolognese, they were good but nothing spectacular pasta wise. The cappuccino mouse and chocolate gelato for dessert were amazing and they have coffee options which I thought was cool! read more