I cannot get enough of Villagio Iccara. I initially tried it for an after work dinner with a friend. It was a good halfway point for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Let me tell you, we were both blown away at how beautiful the place is, how friendly the staff are and how amazing the food is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is incredible. It is bright and beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you're on vacation in the Mediterranean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We dined indoors but they have a beautiful outdoor patio as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We shared an eggplant appetizer - Parmigiana Quattro Formaggi - eggplant layered with 4 cheeses. So delicious. We also shared a huge salad - the Sundance Salad - Sliced panko and sundried tomato crusted chicken, artichokes, burrata, cherry tomatoes, oranges, mixed greens, citrus dressing. Such a delicious combination of flavors! On another visit we had calamarata organica - Calamarata pasta in nonna's sunday tomato sauce with creamy burrata and Sicilian fried eggplant. Fresh homemade bread is served before the meal. So yummy! Again, a wonderful combination of fresh ingredients and flavors. We also shared a pitcher of white sangria which was delicious, light and refreshing! They are a scratch kitchen and very accommodating towards requests and modifications. Hostesses were friendly & welcoming and our waitstaff were efficient and helpful. I cannot wait to return and try some more of their delicious dishes. read more

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authentic Italian done right, the pizza and pasta are consistently excellent, and you can tell everything is made with care. Friendly, attentive staff and a comfortable atmosphere round it out. It's become one of our go-to spots and it never misses read more

Enjoyed a good meal here before we headed to Philly for a show (coming from eastern NJ). It is a BYOB. The pizza is amazing- we had the Tuscan? Style. I had a great piece of branzino here also. The service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Desserts were just okay- I had a chocolate mousse cake that tasted a bit old. Our party enjoyed the pasta as well, but others found their meals to be too salty. Overall a very good meal and we will return. read more

We ordered takeout as we were in a rush. We ordered their margherita pizza and cheesesteak. The margherita pizza on their website looks quite different from what we recieved, but it was still very good. Their pizza is made in wood fired ovens. Sauce is good, good balance of sweet without being overly sweet. The cheesesteak was very good. I have been seeing a lot of posts online of their cheesesteak. Great amount of meat and cheese without feeling too heavy. Crusty yet soft seeded roll. Would definitely get it again. Haven't been here for a sit down dinner in a long time. Plan to in the future. read more

Villaggio Iccara - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Returning to NJ for some family visits and looking for dinner recommendations and this establishment was at the top of the list. Called for reservations (4) and met another couple at 7 for outdoor seating. Tyler took very good care of us and shared the daily specials with our group. He took our appetizer order and gave us time to review the menu. After getting our main entrees it was pretty quick delivery of the appetizer and we enjoyed it with some bread. Pictures of the entrees were captured after delivery. The meal was phenomenal with some leftover containers taken home. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A real cool feature of the outdoor seating was a retractable roof which they opened as the sun set.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great weather here tonight. We took advantage of the BYO Bottle of wine and the all in total plus Tip was $165. read more

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The Southbeach calamari is unbelievably delicious, I have dined here many times and the food is outstanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior has been completely renovated and is more beautiful than ever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pictures here are of the old look. read more

Villaggio Iccara - Rolling out dough to make a spinach, garlic and Italian cheeses stuffed bread. - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Great food best cheesesteaks around alway and a variety of dinner choices pleasant service, courteous wait staff

Food was amazing! Service was great! Harvest bowl was delicious and the 90-Zero-44 appetizer was so unique and very tasty! read more

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Yes, yes and yes! Seriously , a wonderful meal, great service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]fab vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Total happenstance that we stumbled upon this gem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor terrace was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get the meatballs . We are coming back! read more

I was craving for pizza when I went to a dinner party at Iccara. Despite my heart being set on the pie, my mind wandered astray as I saw the other options on the menu. I ended up sharing a Cristina Pescatore and a Branzino special with my table mate along with several other appetizers. The basket of bread might have played a role in swaying my selection since the tomato pie slices and bread rolls were plenty satisfying for my craving. As it turns out, the Cristina Pescatore dish was a great choice since the portion was pretty big and the pasta was delicious. The Bronzino special also tasted great with the subtle sweetness of the fish. Ambience here is cozy and intimate, which makes it great for taking either a date or a small group of friends or family for a nice dining experience. I like that the lighting is warm and low but not too dimmed that you can't see the menu. Parking here could be a bit dicey at night since there aren't a lot of parking spots next to the restaurant, and residential area nearby doesn't have good lighting. read more

Villaggio Iccara - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Love Icarra! The chicken tartuffo is sooo good and service is great. Great service, great food

Way too expensive these days. They did all these crazy renovations and have the town pay for it. The take out side is now a bunch of super awkward teenagers who just sit on their phones instead of greeting you/check on your food. Just comes off super rude and the same kids are so off about the wait times, we were told 45 minutes on a Tuesday for two entrees and it took 90 minutes. And if you're gonna charge $60 for two chicken pasta meals, the least ya can do is give some plastic utensils. read more

We went to Villaggio for my son's birthday. It's always a treat dining at this restaurant!! The food is consistently amazing, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and [[HIGHLIGHT]]they are very family-friendly which is helpful[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]!! The service is good too...the wait staff and hostess were very friendly and welcoming which was nice. We'll go again for sure read more

Really wish YELP had a 4.5 Star rating because Iccara is more than four stars but nothing in Life is really 5Stars (at least, I haven't experienced so far). Traveling from Boston to the south after 6+hrs on the road, pulled off into a standard Marriott for the night and was in the mood for some basic italian food. The front desk recommended this place and I couldn't have been happier. Not on the main road, it appeared that Iccara was a frequent stop for people who lived nearby and just knew what good italian food is. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk past the take-out pizza and other food options, you get into a very beautiful dinning room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu had everything you could ever want. I opted for the linguini and clam sauce and wasn't disappointed. My server was fantastic, attentive and answered every question I had. This place is another testiment to travelers to venture out past the parking lot of a stop-over hotel and get a taste of local flavor. With Iccara, you won't be disappointed. read more

Villaggio Iccara - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

We took my son here for his 24 th birthday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since he is a 24 year old autistic man he needed a quiet ambience and the veranda outside was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My sister and elderly mom from out of town loved their crispy salmon and gnocchi dish. My husband got crab cakes which were seasoned beautifully. My son got a margarita pizza, perfect crisp and sauce not too spicy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If it rained we wouldn't get wet because of the outdoor roof covered the tables while still being outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Best quiet birthday with delicious Italian food. read more

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Please wear pants! please!! Cause why didn't anyone say this was a fancy restaurant. (Or at least the vibes) menu is in Italian so we spent a few minutes trying to figure out what the title was. Definitely a place for a date or something really nice. The service has been mid so far. They took forever to take our order. Also like if it's so fancy why can't you get me my bread faster. (I also I had to ask for water and my anxiety was ) Ambiance: in the middle of the dinner they brought us a light Asked a white woman if she wanted a house salad with her entree but not my family #crime (5 mins later after writing this, they just brought our salads. So they assume we wanted it. but they didn't bring us salt and pepper and they didn't give us anything ) The food: Bread - slay Salad/dressing - the dressing is good for a dipping weird on salad So let's get to entrees I thought this place was gonna be great. First as mentioned before. It took forever to get the food. And once the food was out, we found a hair in the Pollo pistachio. Welp. I don't think we will be come back. read more

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The food, service and staff are great! Very friendly and attentive. The food never disappoints.

I arrived on time to get my pick up order but waited at least 10 minutes to get my food. Usually when going Italian, I prefer chicken parmigiana but the chicken francese was very good. The salad was good. The pasta is blah. Delicious food. read more

Excellent Sicilian-style cuisine - innovative menu and wine pairings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service and ambiance really elevate the dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love this place! Highly recommend! read more

We recently decided to give your Family Meals a try. Everyone was very pleased with the quality and quantity of the food! The chicken parm and penne were excellent! the meal also included a house salad and rolls. We fed 3 adults and 3 children with plenty of leftovers. The delivery was right on time and the young man was extremely pleasant. I am sure we will be ordering from you again. read more

Such a charming restaurant! We would have driven right past it had we not found it on Yelp prior to driving through the area--so glad we ate here! We ordered the mussels in white wine, a special of the day, as an appetizer and loved every bite. The mussels were juicy, and the peppers and tomatoes soaked up all the flavor in the sauce. We enjoyed the dish so much that we ended up asking for extra bread just to dip in the garlicky sauce. I ordered a salamino, which was made very quickly. I was thrilled to receive a fairly large pizza topped with spicy pepperoni, fresh arugula, and ricotta. The crust was thin and crispy, and the slices weren't too greasy. I would have loved some more ricotta on each slice, but it was still delicious! We also ordered a bolognese, chicken marsala, and pollo vincenzo. The marsala and pollo vincenzo were a bit too salty, but the flavors were still excellent, and the chicken in both dishes was tender and juicy. The bolognese, however, left a lot to be desired. It was rather disappointing--it didn't have nearly as much depth to its flavor profile as the other dishes, but the other entrees and the fast and friendly service made up for this! We have noted the name of this restaurant down and plan to bring more of our foodie friends here. Lovely place; we will be back! read more

Villaggio Iccara - Interior - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

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Another wonderful meal this evening. My Dad's advanced age makes going out to dinner a challenge. My Dad wanted to take us out to celebrate my husbands birthday this afternoon. The chef and wait staff were so accommodating- we ordered the peach burrata app - and asked if they would give my dad a peach - no problem. Then we asked them to make my dad just a chicken cutlet (no sauce or cheese) and green beans and mashed potatoes - not even close to anything on menu- again no problem. Really appreciate their willingness to accommodate my Dad. As always, everything was really good. read more

Villaggio Iccara - The peach burrata appetizer should not be missed. - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

The food from here is very good I called in for a pizza on 9-26-27 was told 50 min wait 1 hr 25 min later still no pizza told 5 more minutes I understand you were busy but an 1hr 30 min for a pizza that's absurd someone drop the ball just hope the owner sees this been going there well over 10 years never had a problem I got my money back and went and got a frozen pizza read more

Today, a family of 6 walked in at approximately 3p. We were offered inside or outside- it was such a lovely day we opted for outside on the patio but we also were told they were setting up for a large party as well. We were seated outside & then 5 to 10 minutes pasted by with not one staff approaching our table. We then decided to leave & no one blinked an eye. Horrible experience. We do not need to know what your daily business comprises of- but we do expect to be treated as a paying customer whether it be one or 50 patrons. read more

Had my daughter's 18th surprise birthday dinner here tonight,The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. Kristin was very attentative to our dinner party. The chicken parm portions were huge, the Scallops & Risotto was amazimg. Girks had everything from pizza, to a cheesestesk to chicken parm and everything was delicious. read more

Outstanding service and excellent food prepared perfectly. Will definitely return. We were a party of 12

Excellent meal at this top notch Italian spot. This place is hoppin! Inside dining is divided into 2 rooms. The outside patio area has 2 sections. Every seat was full! Plus a steady flow of take-out customers. We were seated promptly, reservation honored to the minute. A bread basket is served with water for the table, to nosh while reviewing the menu. Sliced ciabatta toasted and slathered with tomato sauce plus a few rolls. It was a challenge not to fill up on bread alone! It's a BYOB place but there is a short list of wines that are available by the bottle. Service is friendly and efficient. There was a little longer than ideal wait for the entrees (about 20 minutes) but understandable given the number of diners. Food arrived piping hot and each of several special requests executed flawlessly. Fried burrata was the appetizer. A baseball-sized sphere of creamy, fresh burrata, lightly breaded and fried golden brown is served atop a pool of sweet tomato sauce and surrounded by crispy garlic-buttered slices of bread. Yum! I asked and was accommodated an off-the-menu request. Linguine in garlic and oil is one of my favorites. And this execution did not disappoint! Perfectly al dente linguine. Sautéed in light olive oil with fresh sliced garlic, topped with shrimp. The tails-off shrimp were perfect... nice crunch with each bite, not overcooked. Pro tip - save some bread to dip in the exquisite garlic and oil! Spinach ravioli are fantastic. 5 ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta are served over cream alfredo sauce and topped with a ragu of slivered prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, and chunks of chicken. The combo of earthy spinach, creamy sauce amd salty prosciutto and sun dried tomato makes each bite a taste sensation. Really good. We were even treated by a table side visit from the owner. Her pride is apparent and well deserved. The food here is delicious, service is crisp and the vibe is warm and inviting. GO!! read more

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I came here again for a Christmas celebration with a group of 9 which I did a year ago. This year I think was better than last year in terms of service. Kyle was excellent! He was super friendly and kind, had a nice demeaned, and repeated the verbal menu as often as I needed it spoken. He checked back on us a lot and made sure our water pitchers were full. The temperature was on and off. The night was rainy but in the fifties, but they did have the AC on for some portion then the heat on for some. That might be the only way to maintain the temperature with an oddly warm temperature in December but the times the AC was on I was chilly wort a sweater on. I ordered the crab linguini dish on the verbal menu and it was delicious. First bite I thought was a hint of fishy but it went away as I ate and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The sauce is described as creamy but not to worry as it's not super creamy, maybe a little bit thicker than regular tomato sauce but nothing too crazy that would upset a stomach. Overall great time and will be back again next year! read more

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Yum! Had the baked cod with green beans. Delish! A lot of people brought their beer or wine as they don't sell wine by the glass. Their lasagna is superb! Will be returning! read more

Villaggio Iccara is a great place to grab a pizza, but dining in for their gourmet dinners is even better. The servers are friendly and we were able to be seated in no time. I recommend sitting outside under their tent that is beautifully decorated with greenery. If you have no dietary restrictions, the complementary Sicilian bread basket is some of the best bread you can find. I made sure to save a piece for dipping in my gnocchi that came topped with a fried burratta. The dinner menu does rotate often to keep it fresh and keep customers excited, which is greatly appreciated. read more

Villaggio Iccara - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

We come to iccara weekly. Always a pleasant experience when Lauren A waits on us. Xoxo read more

Villaggio Iccara - Me and my server Lauren A. - Italian Near Me - Hamilton, New Jersey

Fantastic pizza and great service--our waitress was a perfect example of Italian hospitality. Thank you, Adrianna. Friendly, professional, and simply just the way that things should be done when dining out. She accommodated my brother's every request. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside patio even on a bright sunny day in the summer was cool and full of shade. Everyone was comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give Adrianna a raise because if anyone deserves one it is her. She is the definition of how a dining experience is supposed to be. read more

This was my first time eating here. I was told by friends that their food was very good. Well I have to say it was delicious. I ordered the Ravioli Giardino and it was the best ever. I mean truly freshly made and flavor that was like True Italian cuisine. With that of course I got the house salad which was very fresh. The side order of baked bread slices went with my Ravioli Giardino to dip in the sauce. My plate was clean when I finished eating. Now when I got seated a young man told me he was gonna be my server. At first ok I'll see where this goes because he looked very young. I have to say Declan my server was outstanding. He was very professional and took time with me coming back often to see if I was enjoying my meal and if I needed anything. Quite honestly this establishment has an asset here with this young man. Thank you Declan[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was truly Incredible. Very clean and very Italian.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We I be back ? Oh yes for sure this place is a gem. Oh they do give military discount read more

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