If you're looking for a very good seafood pasta this place is where it's at. I would put La Villa's linguini with clams right up there with the best I've had in Chicago or anywhere else for that matter. The Seafood Diablo, or the Seafood Combo are always loaded with calamari, shrimp, crab, clams, muscles, and bay scallops. There's a literal pile of delicious seafood atop the noodle bed. It's a little pricey but I certainly think you get your moneys worth. I've never had a bad meal and we've eaten here almost monthly for several years. The service has always been great too. The pizza is also excellent but frankly I just can't get past the seafood pasta to justify ordering anything else! TLDR; Best seafood pasta in Arkansas, and my favorite linguini with clams country wide. read more

Easy to find, located on the main road into Russellville and across the street from the tech college. Private parking lot in front of the restaurant. We were greeted and seated immediately. Hostess and server were very friendly. Serving sizes are ginormous. I ended up getting 5 meals from my 1 dish. Food was delicious. Served hot and perfectly seasoned. I'm definitely coming back. Give them a try you'll become a fan! read more

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One of three places we were told to try. I guess this is also a local favorite spot for people, Not a fancy place; in fact it kinda felt like an old cafe they just spruced up a bit with some nicer tables and decor. Nothing screamed "Italian" especially since the focus of the front was centered around Baseball regalia. Our waiters took our orders, and after bringing our drinks only then did she bring out bread. The bread was okay; along with the oil but something just seemed missing from it. We got our meals "good portion size for price" but once again something was missing. My chicken parm was pretty good, the spaghetti was kind of flavorless and swimming in water. My child's alfredo didn't taste creamy at all and also lacked flavor, and my wife's manicotti "while cheesy" was extremely greasy and not flavorful either. Flavor was the biggest miss factor here. read more

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The food was OK. It's not my favorite Italian restaurant. I would go back if someone was buying my food.

Best Chicken Alfredo I've ever had and so much you can't possibly eat it all. Actually everything that's served with salad, homemade garlic bread and dipping sauce is soooo good! That's my favorite, but they have tons of things on the menu ! Love the dinning room decor and service is point on!! read more

My husband ordered an Alfredo pizza with extra garlic and pepperoni. It had lots of cheese. He loved the crust. Said it was wonderful, light crispy, firm & fully cooked. I had the pasta sampler. Everything was delicious. We ordered two Black Forest cheesecake slices to go. read more

Everything is always great!!! The best pasta in town!! Will always be my favorite Italian restaurant!!

they hung up on me. I could not understand her. She could not have cared less. All I wanted was a reservation read more

La Villa. Momma mia! We walked in, were seated, and enjoyed every single thing about our meal. The ambiance and staff were incredible. The food-holy cow, Batman! Delish. 5/5 Go there now! read more

We were passing through this town and spotted La Villa and decided to try it. The restaurant is quaint and has a warm and cozy atmosphere. it was late, so we were easily able to get a table. Large menu but we opted for the meat lovers large pizza. Our server was pleasant and confirmed we could bring an outside bottle of wine in to enjoy with our meal. The pizza, although light on sauce, was very tasty and bursting with flavor from the various meats and cheese! To top off our meal we opted for a tiramisu and boy was it amazing! They drizzle chocolate over the top which added another layer of flavor. Take the opportunity to dine here. You won't be disappointed! read more

La Villa - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

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Great food friendly staff .. recommend the Sicilian pizza for sure or the sausage and pepper parmigiana

We are so disappointed, that we can't rate this place 6/5 stars. The food was AMAZING and reasonably priced. The servers were fantastic and the atmosphere was calming. Highly recommended. read more

Good place for Italy food, reasonable price and traditional building with booth seat, good food and service, will come back again. read more

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Taste of food. Lasagna has way too much ricotta cheese. Tasted horrible. Noodles were tough.

Wow! Just passing through on my drive I stopped for the night. I didn't know I'd visit one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at! The staff is super friendly, the bread service was incredible (fresh basil leaves in the olive oil spice mixture), and the chicken Caesar salad is epic! That's like TWO chicken breast on this thing, and it's sooo tasty, for $12!?! The music is soft Italian, and the tables are solid wood. Love it. read more

I hadn't been to La Villa in almost a decade, so I decided to come back to give it a try. The atmosphere nor the menu seemed to have changed since my last visit, but there's nothing wrong with that. Our service was so-so but that was due to our inattentive server. The other server there was constantly checking on nearby tables and very aware of her customers' needs. Our server unfortunately spent more time sitting and talking at the host stand. Despite being one of three tables for her, it took 15 minutes to get our first basket of bread. So I don't want to say this place has bad service when I witnessed another employee doing her absolute best, but I guess we couldn't be so lucky. As far as the food goes, we enjoyed our meals. The prices are reasonable. Everything came out piping hot too. The alfredo sauce was lacking seasoning, so I wouldn't recommend it. The pasta trio meal only included one ravioli which I found to be disappointing. However, the chicken parmesan and manicotti were both standout dishes. Do I think La Villa is the best place to get Italian food in Russellville? Not by a long shot. But you won't leave here hungry. read more

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We enjoyed the Chicken Parm. The Spaghetti was thinner than we like. But we would definitely order from here again.

The atmosphere is a quaint and date ready if you are. The waitress was kind and prompt. I had a delicious chicken Cesar salad and the portion size was enough for two people. And you won't want to skip the bread! read more

La Villa - Grilled Chicken Cesar salad - Italian Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

I had an individual combo pizza. And I was fooled. It was the size of a small or medium from some chains. It was good. Also had a small salad with the house made vinaigrette. It was different. I didn't care for it, but I'm always game to try something new. My friend had the chicken Alfredo. It was a lot! We shared and still had some left. There was a lot of chicken on that plate. You are served some nice rolls with your food. read more

La Villa - Chicken Alfredo and a side salad with honey mustard dressing - Italian Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

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Traveling across the state and was looking for a lunch place. Saw this little Italian restaurant and decided to try it. Was disappointed. The sauce on the pizza was enough difference that I didn't enjoy it. The toppings were ok but hardly generous. Service was very good. When went to pay discovered they wouldn't take my AMEX card, so I checked on the door and there was nothing posted. Luckily I do carry another card so I used it. But be aware they don't let you know beforehand it isn't taken, I was shown a small notice on the cash register which is well away from the door.. read more

The service was really great tge food was fantastic the portions were huge but delicious everything here l At lavilla was 5 stats read more

Excellent food and service top notch Very quiet and nice place. It was kinda dark but the setting was romantic read more

La Villa has good Italian food!! Spaghetti, salad, fettuccine, bread, and pizzas are great! We enjoy eating in, or taking it home. Good service and prices. read more

Food is very good. Serve is also usually good. The bread is amazing. I love the desserts and the manicotti.

I travel a lot for work so it's always nice to find something different. This Italian gem is located in an old Pizza Hut but the food is incredible. Portion sizes were ridiculous with enough food for two or three meals. My wife and I loved it! The servers were all kind and helpful as well. Service was even better than the food. Highly recommend! read more

amazing food and staff! great atmosphere and extremely affordable prices! shoutout our awesome/helpful server jasmine!

Horrible food!!!! Complimentary garlic bread was uncooked. We ordered baked ziti, it came burnt and I like slightly burnt zitti but this was turned dark. My wife ordered a salad which came without dressing, She had to wait so long she started eating the salad without dressing. They have many tables but not enough people to work for them which I understand but that will require some management improvisation to manage expectation. read more

Russellville, Arkansas.... Small city really, just spread out well. Friendly folks live here, but this is not the place I would think to have a really nice, quaint Italian restaurant! So I found La Villa after a particularly long day working. I walked in and found the decor decidedly homey and cozy. Pleasant staff greeted and seated me promptly. They know how to brew tea here, and I was enjoying the drink while waiting briefly for food I ordered. Enter the side salad with house dressing. Very generous portion with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and black olives. The salad dressing was fresh and very tasty! The knot rolls with herb and olive oil dip complimented well. The rolls were fresh, soft, and delicious. I chose the Italian platter - a sampler of manicotti, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo. WARNING: Bring. Your. Appetite!!!! Very generous in size, the platter was a nice choice. The star was the Alfredo! Creamy sauce that just rolls on your palate with heavenly texture and flavour! The only way to elevate it would to have added gruyere cheese!! The manicotti was perfect in my opinion and fast off my plate! The inly thing I found exception with was the lackluster flavour profile of the lasagna. Othewise, I was very full and very content! The owner is from NY and cooks a mean meal! I raved about the Alfredo to the waitress. I heard her tell the owner my response as he emerged briefly from the kitchen. I will add that the waitress did sing praises about the chicken primavera. I might try that when I return!! Until my next review, mangia, everyone!! read more

One of my favorite places to eat. I had the fajitas taco salad, which I will get again. If you go be sure and order the beefy Queso as an appetizer! read more

Food Service Amboance We have been going to our favorite Italian Restaurant in Russellville Arkansas for about 2 years  The name of the restaurant is La Villa Italian Restaurant. The owner is from Italy and he has been in business for many years. His name is Ray. He had a restaurant in Brooklyn NY and then moved to Russellville Arkansas where he has been in business here for about 14 years. Everything is made fresh daily and is the best Italian food you will get in the Russellville area. His deserts are all from Brooklyn NY. They are the real things. His prices are very reasonable and his portions are huge. You can get 2 meals out of it. Save room for his dessert which are the best. Tiramisu is my favorite. His wait staff on the weekends are outstanding and they all work together as a team. There names are Anna, Sam and Myra. During the week all his other wait staff are outstanding also.This restaurant is a husband and wife team. Ray is in the kitchen cooking and Ann is in the front end of the restaurant working. When you come to this restaurant you feel like you are in Italy. I would highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed. Tell them Mike and Gail sent you. Bon appetit. God bless Mike and Gail This review is coming from a true Italian from New York. read more

The place is clean and the people working there are nice. the chicken was grilled correctly but it was just bland like no spices was used to cook it. I would be ok with eating here again I would just bring my bottle of tony chachere's for some flavor. read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant Sunday and the food was delicious. The service was great.

A FANTASTIC little Italian place across from Arkansas Tech in Russellville. High quality ingredients and flavorful combinations to provide traditional Italian American family entrees! And they don't skimp on portions! Example: my 10" personal pizza is more like a 14" medium anywhere else! The service was very friendly and efficient, and very conscientious of personal spacing, sanitization, and face covering use in the Age of COVID. Couldn't find a menu online for them so here you go... read more

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Authentic New York Italian cuisine in Russellville, Arkansas! To start, our server was super sweet and very attentive. They gave us garlic knots to start...super! The key to good Italian food is always the sauce - and it was perfect- not too sweet, not too tart, a great tomato flavor with just the right amount of garlic and spices! I ordered eggplant parmigiana and my brother had chicken parmigiana- both excellent choices! The food came out warm, the pasta was perfectly al dente and our dishes were fantastic and large portions. To top it off, they have the most delicious cannoli!!!! Great place to go! read more

La Villa - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Russellville, Arkansas

We stopped at this nice little restaurant for lunch on our way from Hot Springs to Eureka springs. Great food and well serviced. The house dressing was delicious. Loved the manicotti, spaghetti with meatballs, and cheese ravioli. Per my kids, Best Italian food I have ever tasted. read more

The food is good, and service was good. It is not 5 star worthy though, but I'll go back and try different things.

Small quaint local eatery with authentic Italian food moderately priced. Large portions and yummy homemade bread knots. A definite gem in Russellville. Come with a big appetite read more

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Very nice spot for a date night. Food was very good and staff is very helpful and nice! Fresh and speedy service!

Music was weird, lighting was weird, pasta was a little watery and not super flavorful. Service was pretty good as we were the only people in the whole restaurant. read more

Amazing Italian dishes. The huge garlic knots and dipping sauce brought with the meal are fabulous. Tons of food. Excellent service. Highly recommend! read more