This is by far a restaurant with the best service I've experienced in a long time. So much attention, so polite and just trust the server when he gives you a dish recommendation. The garlic bread is a must appetizer. The pasta dishes are excellent. It feels like a traditional and old restaurant Typical family business. You won't be disappointed by their food nor the service. read more

Villa Terraza - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

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Gave this place a try, as it was nearby & had good reviews. In short: it was very disappointing & i would NOT recommend coming here. Our experience, the elongated version: We were seated upon arrival & greeted by our server. We ended up ordering a bottle of their champagne for mimosas, as it was cheaper this way. We asked for juices to come with our champagne, I believe they mentioned it was included, but attempted to charge us for it after. It was also cheap champagne, so it needed juice. I ordered the lasagna, which the waiter said is her favorite. The food took a very long time to come out & we were unfortunately very hungry. I took a bite of the lasagna & the pasta wasn't even cooked through. It was crunchy. It seemed as though this lasagna had been sitting out for hours & they just added medium temp meat sauce to it before it came out. When I advised the manager of the crunchy lasagna, she proceeded to advise me that the Chef has advised that he is sorry that I did not like the flavor, but that is his recipe and made it as intended. It was a very disappointing response to say the least. My partners food was also very bland and mild temp. He ordered the spaghetti. We were very disappointed with the experience & the food, but we still covered our bill that was $100+. Not sure why they are so expensive, as the quality of their food is not up to par. Everything on their menu was pretty pricey, especially when you take into account that it is not even enjoyable. Or edible at that. read more

I went here for dinner with my family on a Sunday. It's been about three years since I'd been there so I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to say that my experience was terrific and the food was amazing! I had the Chicken Spaghetti Arrabbiata - a dish I'd not tried before anywhere. The serving presentation on the plates is impressive. Our server's name was Patricia. She was attentive and friendly to our party of five. We were actually the first diners in the restaurant that day so I kinda expected things to be slow. We were also super hungry, so it was nice to get quick service on our drinks and appetizers(delicious garlic cheese bread!). We'll be back soon. Thanks for the great experience! read more

This was our first visit and was most impressed. Patricia was our host and tended to our requests. She was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. My group had chicken parmigiana, egg plant parmigiana, the filet with pasta, and I had spaghetti and meatballs- none of these entries disappointed any one of us - they were delicious. And, to top it off, we were serenaded with live keys as we sang happy birthday to our buddy Chris. We look forward to a return visit read more

The server, Patricia, may be my favorite part of the experience. She is pure class. This kitchy Disneyland Fantasyland/Santa Claus Lane/Gnomeland-like Italian restaurant oddity has much to love. First, if you're like me, you like hidden treasures. My husband took me here and there were just a few other groups here. No loud music. No obnoxious crowds. Then there's the Roy Roy Rogers Wagon Wheel cringeworthy decor. That's one way to look at it. Another way is, "How fun!". And colored Christmas lights in March? Cringeworthy or fun? Fun! I would skip the cheese bread myself. It's cheese on bread. That's it. My angel hair pasta with chicken, basil and tomato was lovely. My husband loved his seafood pasta. The greenery was pleasant, and with the food and server Patricia I felt like I was somewhere we'd have to make reservations weeks in advance. Very refined. I couldn't give this 5 stars because of the fun but seriously bizarre decor. Otherwise, we're returning to our secret restaurant. Here are the photos. This is a Los Angeles landmark of fun. Shh...Don't tell too many people. read more

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What a hidden gem!!! The food was amazing! Had the linguini with clams & the hubby had blackened trout. Yum! Had the tiramisu & bread pudding for dessert- both had fresh whipped cream. Joseph was our waiter. Friendly & gave us great service! We will definitely be back! read more

Romantic, old world, castle kind of feel. Great service, outstanding cuisine. One of a kind experience. Cozy and private. read more

Villa Terraza is a charming restaurant with interesting decor. We arrived right when they opened and there was no wait time whatsoever. The entrees did take a while to come out so if you're extra hungry get appetizers. We ordered the cheesy garlic bread which was great along with the fried calamari. For our entrees we ordered the special of the day grilled white fish with lemon caper sauce, beef ravioli with Marsala sauce and steak. Everything was great and our server was attentive with our drinks. I will definitely be back. read more

Great service. Great food. Nice ambiance. The outside looks like a castle of sorts. Great for a group meal.

Love this Italian restaurant so much! It's our neighborhood favorite. The staff and especially Patricia are fantastic! The food is delicious and the restaurant is charming and the history is fun! read more

We live near Villa Terraza but had never been. We finally made it there on a Saturday at 5pm and had a wonderful dinner with our family and grandchild. The restaurant and grounds are eclectic and lush with foliage. The staff was friendly and efficient. As it happens they have a number of happy hour drinks and appetizers, so we took advantage and tried several items - garlic cheese bread, mozzarella sticks, calamari and the big hit, arancini. All were very tasty and a good deal. Salads were good as well. The entrees were fantastic! I had the salmon and pasta special - yum! Salmon was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Other entrees we enjoyed were the whitefish, veal, filet mignon and beef ravioli. For dessert we enjoyed tiramisu, chocolate mousse and bread pudding. The bread pudding was the best, dense and not dry. For all of this, we thought the price was just right. We are so happy to have finally stopped in and look forward to many future visits! read more

Love the location and the food is ok not that great. We went here to celebrate my niece's graduation. So beautiful the flowers and garden it feels like home. Amazing service. Thanks read more

Delicious and beautiful spot to come for a night out, 10/10 on everything we ordered! Definitely will be back soon!

There is a lot of history behind this restaurant and I spent Mother's Day with my stepmom who is a sweet lady and a cancer survivor reminiscing about how my father use to drive by when it was remodeled more than 30 years ago from a residence to a restaurant business , the food and the service was awesome, it's a true gem of a find these days read more

Villa Terraza - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

At first arrival, you may not recognize the restaurant. It is a separate setting. Once you get inside, the atmosphere is different. There are separate booths and are quite closely spaced and quiet. Food and services are tasty and wonderful. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Will definitely go back again. read more

I was so excited to try this place, given the many 5-star Yelp reviews. However, I guess I gotten my hopes only to be disappointed. I'm not sure if I ordered the wrong dish or it was something else. It wasn't even that busy either.. First off, I like the ambiance and the decor of the place. It has a homey feel to it. Perfect for a romantic date night or a nice dinner with family. Even the outside was well-lit and decorated. My boyfriend and I were seated in a secluded table. Where you felt like you were in a private room. But it was difficult to get anyone's attention since there are walls surrounding you. Another thing that bothered me was the light over our table. Which kept flickering and dimming out then coming back extremely bright. With the garlic bread appetizer, I ordered the Trout entree with minestrone soup and my boyfriend ordered the spaghetti with extra meatballs and meat sauce with salad dressed in blue cheese. It seems like the other Trout orders in the Yelp photos seemed buttered and with seasoning.. Mine ? Extremely bland with no seasoning at all.. It really had no flavor. I rarely have to use the salt shaker to season my food. But, here I am, salting and peppering my trout. Even my mashed potatoes and my vegetables were cold.. My boyfriend was extremely disappointed in his meal. Everything seemed to be watered down. From the blue cheese dressing on his salad to his meat sauce with his spaghetti. If it wasn't for him ordering extra meatballs, it'd be just a plate of spaghetti in a soup.. of red.. water... The only thing we enjoyed was the garlic bread. I didn't even bother finishing my trout. All in all, don't think we will be coming back. read more

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I used to live in Sundland and always mentioned to my wife. We should try that place sometime. last week for anniversary we finally made it to point to visit this place. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. I got the lasagna and my wife got the chicken Parmesan. we chose these dishes because they are Italian staple. I'm gonna be perfectly honest with you better off going to Olive Garden which has much better food. However, as far as ambience this place, this place is better. I gave one star for the ambience and one for the appetizers we got the garlic cheese bread, which was outstanding! read more

Food. I read the history of this location and I was excited to see this place it's not all what it says. The food was lacking flavor, the service was good. Our waitress was kind and friendly. Location is cute but not true to pictures. read more

They used to be to good! I don't know if it's post COVID or they changed cooks but the food was really bad. I ordered spaghetti with meat sauce. What I got was basically hamburger and spaghetti noodles and the hamburger was poorly seasoned no flavor at all. My date ordered before ravioli. The beef raviolis had a strange colored meat inside that didn't resemble hamburger at all and to top it all it is the same unseasoned hamburger on top. Very disappointed read more

Villa Terraza - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

Awesome little spot. I had the Chicken Arrabiatta and it was so so delicious. Great service and atmosphere as well. Will be back!

The chicken parm was not a good value. The portion size was so tiny. The two pieces of chicken were slightly smaller in diameter and thinner than hockey pucks, and there was maybe one and a half cups worth of pasta. for $21? I mean at tht rate just order spaghetti and kids order of chicken tenders and call it a day. I'm used to chiken parm being a plentiful serving anywhere you go, but I was done eating in a few bites and was left unsatisfied. read more

This was our first time here. It's kid and family friendly. Joseph, our waiter was GREAT! He was thoughtful, efficient and recommended some delicious dishes and desserts. We ordered the cesar, calamari, manacota(?), and clams and linguine. Not to mention the homemade chocolate mousse! Glad we finally made it over to this restaurant. read more

This restaurant is continually improving My husband and I have a fav dish we always order read more

Family-owned in Shadow Hills and while the restaurant is relatively new, the property has tons of history! They also have a separate event spot in the back available for rental/parties. I almost always order the salmon pasta dish. It is sooooooo yummy with salmon, artichokes, spinach, and the sauce is delish. My dad likes the chicken marsala and my mom gets the seafood pasta. Not the most amazing ever, but good, solid meal, good friendly service, and decent price. Check them out! read more

Great service, food is good, but I didn't like the fact that they set the tip for you, so my bill at the end was really high, other than that place is nice. read more

Held my cousins last minute funeral service here. Very accommodating. Great food excellent service. Only reason 4 stars it was the hottest day of year and only had 2 window a/c difficult for a room of 50. Need to do central air but otherwise it's amazing! read more

Great Ambiance and food! One of our very special places. This is one place you must see and enjoy the food!

Place is usually 5 stars but i also had a lasagna issue today. Not fully cooked, pasta was hard in lasagna didn't taste the same. Luke warm at best. Cheese still cold. Hope this isn't the new norm! read more

Good food again. Brought my friends. Had the special filet mignon with vegetables abd mash potatoes. Gave complimentary bread but I just love the bread pudding. Good service too by Patricia read more

Beautiful and cozy spot with great prices. My wife and I loved the penna al forno and had lovely cappuccinos after dinner. Will absolutely go back as soon as we can! read more

Nice place for date night. The pastas are all great. As to location, watch the street numbers or you can easily drive past the driveway.

The food was good the drinks are good the service is friendly!!! The inside and outside are really pretty

Outstanding service, great food and great ambiance. Had dinner here with my wife and 13y/o son and they were both satisfied. A very quaint restaurant and not exotic but still satisfying. Yes, there are some minor clean up to do but I think for the area, it was a good choice. We will be back to visit. read more

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This place is atmosphere - great service - great food - great value and just really nice place for any occasion or night out.

I reviewed this same place back in 2016. I was hoping that things would have changed since, but unfortunately, they have not. Prices are inflated for what you get. I ordered a rib eye medium and got it well done. Absolutely no flavor to the steak...even with what they call compound butter on it. Doubt that it was. But really...how hard is it to season a steak? No salt or pepper was used and the steak looked grey...like the meat was old. The potatoes were runny and the vegetables were wilted. A bad meal all around for $35. No only decent thing here was the salad. But the worst part was just as our food was brought to us, one of the workers thought that would be a good idea to water the surrounding plants....which brought out the mosquitoes and bit us alive the rest of the night. Not a good idea. I was hoping this place made positive strides over the years....but is just another sad example of a poor chef that doesn't seem to care read more

Warm, cozy, and strangely reminiscent of a favorite grandma's cottage, this Italian restaurant distinguishes itself based off of its unique, homely décor, warm service, and comforting Italian dishes. My typical experience at restaurants consist of servers rattling off the entire menu when I ask for a recommendation, as well as extoling in painstaking detail every ingredient that goes into the special of the day, but the servers here kept it short and sweet, and most importantly, spot on. Our server recommended two dishes, both of which were hits - the seafood pasta with Marinara sauce, which was a pasta with a medley of fishy items including mussels, shrimp, and one of the yummier fishes I've tasted, and the garlic cheese bread appetizer, which was (I am not exaggerating when I say this) the best garlic cheese bread I've had in my life. It was a crunchy baguette topped with hot, oozing cheese bursting with flavor. If you want only one thing on the menu here, pick this one. read more

Villa Terraza - Garlic cheese bread - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

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Excellent food, Friendly service, lovely Ambiance. like eating in a quaint Italian village. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I love this place and eat here often. My fave is the chicken cacciatore. The servers are friendly, too

Absolutely delicious!!! Great service and a stunning location, beautiful grounds and unique interior. Hidden gem. Don't speed by this place. It's fantastic - I took my parents (and they are generally tough to please in terms of restaurants) and all of us thought our food was amazing and so tasty! We found a new favorite place! read more

Ok. The food here is amazing. We live in Orange County but family near here. It would still be worth the drive. Wife had the salmon and I had the ravioli special. Beef ravioli in Marsala sauce. Get the cheese bread too!! It's a great quirky building. Food is amazing great wait staff. I know it's Sunland. Don't let that scare you away read more