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The Villa
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Restaurants Japanese Sushi Bars, Japanese [Edit]
821 Dundas St WWhitby, ON L1N 2N6
(905) 668-1688
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dessert, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
6 reviews for The Villa
6 reviews in English
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Review from Nick B.
Halifax, NS
3/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was back in Ontario after moving away and the first thing I thought of as a place to take my hosts, who are new to Whitby, was The Villa. We arrived around 6pm on a Friday as they were just getting busy. We asked to sit at the actual teppanyaki grill table. Rather amusingly, the hostess informed us there was a $25 minimum to sit there and seemed concerned we'd object - but teppanyaki dinner combos start at $23.99 so it wasn't exactly a big deal.
For those who haven't experienced it, teppanyaki is as much a performance art as a meal - it's food prepared on a teppan, essentially a large flat griddle, by chefs who interact with diners. The Villa's chefs aren't quite the showmen you'll find at a (much pricier) Benihana, but they're still great to watch, very skilled, and friendly.
We were a little disappointed that we didn't get an "onion volcano" during our meal, but when Andy (who was our chef) started cooking for the party that arrived during our dinner, he did it and we were suitably impressed.
Overall, starting at $24 you get a great dining experience. Teppanyaki combos include salad, miso, your meal, and ice cream at the end. A good selection of drinks is available, including the huge cans of Sapporo I actually had trouble finishing because of the size of my meal.
We added a little sushi as well, and as previous experiences were, it was also good, very fresh ingredients. For those not sitting around the teppan, they offer quite a large menu of sushi and other Japanese options, including a lot of bento box dinners.
Definitely a great spot for dinner in Whitby. -
Review from Rita M.
Toronto, ON
10/8/2011
This is one place I always visit when I'm home spending time with the family. We actually remember the owner who was a waiter at our old favorite sushi joint, and when he mentioned to us that he was starting his own place (around the time when the quality was starting to slide) we promised him to check it out.
Five years later and this is the place for my mom, cousins and me! I strongly STRONGLY recommend the spicy avocado roll. It is thick and velvety, and there is no fish, so it is a good introduction to people who are "new to sushi and scared to try", and the flavors are spot-on.
Everything is good here, and I've even had some of their cooked items, like the lunch curry, and it was filling and enjoyable. The quality of food is consistent and the restaurant is clean and stylish. -
Review from Shawn S.
Whitby, ON
10/19/2008 1 Check-in Here
The menu offers a lot of variety, even for those who don't like raw fish. The cooking tables, and chefs are excellent.
A very good value. Try the spicy miso soup. It's not listed any where but if you ask for it they'll bring it. Excellent soup. -
Review from patty k.
Oshawa, ON
5/3/2010
I frequent the Villa and I can't rave about the food enough. I've experienced both the sushi and the teppanyaki (sp?) and I will keep going back. My favourite dish hands down is the spicy asparagus rolls. If you haven't tried them, do it. Amazing! The only beef I have is they take forever to give you the bill. I have always had to go up to the cash to ask for it even after waiting half an hour after asking for it.
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Review from Jim K.
Whitby, ON
3/24/2009
I eat here every week and it is definitely one of the best values in Whitby. The service is always courteous and if you go there more than once, they will remember your preferences. The food is excellent and I would have given this restaurant 5 stars if the Tepanyaki chefs were more flambouyant.
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Review from Nicole R.
Georgetown, ON
7/5/2010
I have never been disappointed. Just ordered delivery the other day and it took them 20 minutes to get here.
