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Villella Italian Restaurant
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
13 reviews for Villella Italian Restaurant
13 reviews in English
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Review from Mari M.
I'm really glad to happen to pick this place to eat.
It was late and my friend and I were cold, tired and hungry. We knew on a weeknight things close early around here so we were just desperate to find a place to eat. We happened upon Villella and decided to check it out. Although the fact that it seemed to be connected to Super 8 and with a cheap bar like neon sign and being located in front of the motel pool really had me be skeptical.
My friend was vegetarian and the owner (?) was really helpful in finding options for him. He said that he can make the soup without the chicken broth and offered vegetarian lasagna as an option.
He ended up getting Penne and I got the Carbonara. All the pastas come with an option of salad or soup and we decided on the soup of the day which was green and beans soup. The meal wasn't mind blowing incredible but I was surprised to eat a decent Italian fair in a random restaurant next to Super 8. It was definitely good pasta and big portion. My carbonara came with egg, mushroom, peas and bacon. Some of the egg seemed to have been scrambled a bit rather then carbonara I'm used to eating in Japan which is mostly raw egg mixed into pasta. But it was still good.
And boy do they have desserts! I wasn't going to look at the menu but the dessert menu has pictures and has 12 options! We shared the Bomba and hazelnut cake. Bomba, chocolate coated vanilla and chocolate ice cream with cherry in the middle, was simple and good. Hazelnut cake was not what I was expected, a little saucy but pretty good.
The owner was really friendly and hospitable. I think we ended up sitting around 9pm but he happily served us. -
Review from Amanda A.
4/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had high hopes for Villella's because of the experience my parents had dining here, and because of the outstanding reviews it received on yelp. My boyfriend and I made a point of giving Villella's a try, and driving out to Niagara Falls. The evening was enjoyable due to the company and stimulating convo, but as for the dining experience, I was not that impressed. First of all, the restaurant is located in the Super 8 motel, which is fine, and did not sway my judgement, especially because people warned me not to do so. The place is tiny, and I mean teeny tiny! It has a trick mirror on the back wall which fooled us for a second though. The staff was small and the kitchen is visible from the dining area which is kinda neat.
When we arrived, we had to wait a few minutes for the other guests. The server did not take a drink order, but brought some bread. We finally did order drinks, and they seemed to take a really long time. I didn't let that bother me though, and moved on. I just ordered a diet coke, and it tasted flat. I just stuck to water after that. Should have gotten wine.
We ordered our meals and the salads came out first. The house salad came with an italian dressing that literally was so salty that a few of us at the table were choking and coughing. We were laughing about it because it seemed like they dumped a ton of sea salt into the mix by accident or something. And, believe me, I love salty foods. So, I finally said something. When we did the table next to us looked over and someone commented that they had the same problem but didn't want to say anything to the server. The server was cool about it and brought us fresh salads with oil and vingar on the side. SO MUCH better.
Our food took a while. We were talking so we didn't really mind, but it seemed like it was forever- even after the salad mishap. I ordered penne with vodka sauce and added chicken. The pasta was cooked al dente which was good, but the sauce was very watery. I don't know if they didnt drain the pasta good enough or if this was just how the sauce comes, but I was disappointed that the only way I could taste the food was by soaking it up with bread because otherwise it didn't stick to the penne. The chicken was scare, chopped into minuscule pieces, and was dry. I regret not ordering something more basic with their red sauce because I tried a bite of my boyfriend's eggplant parm, and it was delicious! Unfortunately, the server failed to bring out my shot of lemoncello, and by this point I didn't feel like pointing it out to him and forgot it.
I don't think we'll be racing back here for dinner any time soon. -
Review from Michelle N.
Aurora, CO
11/15/2011
SO happy we were told about this little diamond in the rough.
My husband & I came to Niagara Falls for our honeymoon & we stayed at The Giacomo. We asked the staff for local restaurant suggestions and this is where they guided us.
It's a quaint space which makes you feel right at home. Make sure you try the fried rice balls for an appetizer, then save room for the lemonciello (sp?) tort!
After not being satisfied at a previous "Italian" restaurant for spaghetti, I ordered it here in hopes I'd get my fix, and I did. The meatballs were a little bready tasting (I'm assuming that's what they use for hold) but they're HUGE!! You get your money's worth here for sure.
We'll be back if we visit again. -
Review from Brian P.
Garden City, MI
7/10/2011
We stayed at the Super 8 for the price. We had no idea this little gem was downstairs when we booked.
If I recall there was only about 7 tables and a small bar. You can see into the kitchen anywhere you sit. The smallest restaurant I've ever been in. Would not suggest large groups!
Everything was delicious and was freshly made on the spot. It did seem to take a bit, but I expected that. (one waiter, one chef, one cleaner and the manager?) Very small indeed. The portions were good and very filling. My only gripe is that our drink refills were served in three different types of glasses - weird.
Overall, A+... I'll stay in the super 8 again just to eat lunch and dinner here! -
Review from Dana C.
Niagara Falls, NY
12/25/2011
Everything is delicious! Especially the Banana Peppers and they do gluten-free by request! Whether dining there or to go - it is a good choice.
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Review from Erin K.
9/7/2011
It's totally thrilling - it's in a Super 8 Motel in Niagara Falls, what could be cooler or funnier? - and it's delicious and even a little adventurous (there was an appetizer with fresh figs in it!). The night I ate there I congratulated the waiter on the food and he thanked me and said "I cooked it." It's like being in a small town in Europe, only it's Niagara Falls.
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Review from Dman B.
League City, TX
7/19/2011
5 of us did not like the place despite the decent reviews. Pepper in the water without ice. Sandwiches were ok. Fries were good. The restaurant was out of ice and apologized as we were brought our drinks. After they brought a bucket of ice in no one was offered ice which made the peppery water and tea taste even worse.
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Review from Geordie E.
San Francisco, CA
10/10/2010 1 Check-in Here
Desperate for a 7:00 pm dinner, we tried Villella.
Niagara Falls NY is pretty dead.
Underneath and next to a Super 8 indoor pool is a ray of sunshine.
If you are in the area, do not miss this place.
It is incredible. -
Review from Ann B.
Madison Heights, MI
1/8/2012
Wonderful, delicious dinner, fantastic wine. Great service. As another reviewer noted, they went when it was very close to closing time. We did the same as the tour bus dropped us off at 9:30. However, the staff was lovely. It was worth the trip to have dinner at Villella's. My highest regards to them.
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Review from Tara B.
Elmira, NY
12/30/2011
Food was decent, but the service was very poor.
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Review from Patricia B.
Chesterbrook, PA
9/6/2011
Tiny restaurant but wonderful food! They were very accommodating to my vegetarian and vegan family members and quickly corrected an entree that arrived with cheese. I had chicken piccata which was excellent. The best surprise was their extensive wine list. They had a French Rose d'Anjou which I have had only once before and have been looking for ever since. (In PA, we have state-run liquor stores, which severely limit your choices). It was perfectly chilled and available by the glass at a very reasonable price. Great service, comfortable seating. Prices very reasonable. Highly recommend this tiny gem if you are in the Niagara Falls area!
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Review from Ari G.
New York, NY
8/1/2010
Let's be honest, we didn't have the greatest expectations for an Italian restaurant attached to a Super 8 in Niagara Falls, NY. But it was late, and the options for a light dinner were limited.
The kind waitress seated us even though they were obviously in the advanced stages of closing. We ordered cautiously, not wanting to become too invested in what we thought would be a forgettable meal. But a week later, I still remember. The salad didn't taste like refrigerated remains of last summer's greens, but instead had ripe tomatoes, fresh chunks of mozz and just the right amount of balsamic dressing left on the bottom to sop up with warm and crusty hunks of bread - the bread that arrived with a dribbly bright green pesto that tasted like it had never seen the inside of a bottle. We also ordered some sort of soup that tasted fine, but I couldn't remember for the life of me what was in it. It was a reminder that not all ingredients have to be identified in order to be enjoyed. At this late hour they were out of the full sized pizzas, so we had to settle for a kid's pie, which was plenty for us. The dough was doughy and sweet and had real tomato sauce and non industrial-cheese.
All in all, this place exceeded our expectations, and if I'm ever wandering around Niagara Falls again at 10:00, I'll make sure to wander back here. -
Review from Amanda P.
Fairfax, VA
11/16/2011
This place is fantastic! Agree with the previous reviews. It's small, but the food is well worth it. Check it out, you won't be disappointed!
