Vibes were very cozy and the servers were all polite and kind. We ordered the eggplant parm, salmon…read morespecial, mushrooms, and the peanut butter chocolate cake. Everything was delicious, served hot, and the food came out fast. I would come back again for the warm service and because it was so hard to choose our menu items. The menu is extensive and so many things looked good.

We went to Finelli's Italian Villa last Friday so my family could experience Finelli's like I did…read moretwo years ago, and I'm so glad we did. It's a small spot tucked right in the middle of the block off 17th Street in Altoona. Don't let the location fool you--it's worth every bit of the drive. My wife, our three teens, and a longtime friend joined me for dinner. We started with the drunken mushrooms as an appetizer, and even though I'm not usually a big mushroom guy, these were absolutely phenomenal--packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. We also tried the chef's special tomatoes and mozzarella in a balsamic vinaigrette, which was fresh and delicious. Everyone ordered different entrees, including a crab cake, encrusted chicken with vegetables, and shrimp Alfredo. Every single dish was outstanding. My crab cake was one of the best I've ever had--loaded with crab and seasoned just right. Nothing was heavy or overly sauced; it all tasted fresh and high-quality. To top it off, they brought out a dessert tray with multiple made-fresh options. My wife also had a freshly made cappuccino that she really enjoyed. The wait staff was attentive, polite, and genuinely friendly the whole night. Amigh even stopped by our table to check in and make sure we were having a great evening. If you're craving a really solid, high-quality Italian meal without any fuss, do yourself a favor and check out Finelli's Italian Villa. We left completely satisfied and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

My second time here, tonight met people for supper. Like my first time, the food was terrific and…read moreJoshua was super friendly and attentive. This is such a pleasant local restaurant: friendly staff, terrific food, comfortable seating, a nice bar area. I'd come here more often if I was a local ... no wonder there's always so many people here. Despite the parking lot appearing to be crowded, the inside doesn't - at least the two times I've been.

Our order (including gratuity) was over $300. We ordered standard items, pasta, pizza, etc. We…read morewere not given napkins. We were not given any knives or forks. We were not given drinks we ordered. Not even told why. To their credit, we were not charged for any drinks. We provided information/names to identify each meal (18) which was not used. It was difficult determining who ordered which food item. This was NOT a good experience. It did not speak well of the company. No professionalism. We will not be ordering there again.

The quality of food was mediocre. Pouring a jar of pasta sauce over spaghetti is not my idea of…read morean Italian Restaurant. Also no garlic bread. There were 11 of us and they wouldn't separate our checks. Ambiance was non-existent.

Went to Lena's a couple years ago. This place is seriously overrated. Homemade Italian food is…read morenothing like the frozen or canned "Italian" they serve here. May as well go to Olive Garden. You want authentic Mediterranean fare, try The Athenian Cafe'. They do it right!

The main dining area definitely has a better look & feel than the back room we were seated in this…read moretime, but it was still okay. The service wasn't very good, but I guess it could have been worse. The waitress was friendly. Just not attentive. My dad said the lasagna was okay. Too much pasta and almost nothing between the layers (which you can see in the picture). Every meal comes with garlic bread & mini meatballs added. The garlic bread is amazing. I wasn't a fan of their red sauce (tastes too much like bell peppers & im not a fan of them), but everyone else in the group liked them. Every menu item we got that said meat flavored sauce came with meatballs, which was strange (not listed on the menu), but they were good (if a bit too filling). The manicotti was a crepe and manicotti is my favorite Italian dish. Next time, I'll try their fettuccini or a garlic or wine sauce. The wedding soup was pretty bland. I'd skip that one too. The Caesar salad was great. I should have chosen that instead.

Excellent meal here. I enjoyed the breadth and quality of the wine list. I although I live some…read moredistance from Altoona I will certainly return.

Everything was excellent , waitress was really nice, nice atmosphere , will definely go againread more

THEY ARE BACK IN THE ORIGINAL LOCATION and I could cry with joy…read more Ellen got us goin' Mozzarella Fritta was good, love the tang of the sauce and the cheese was just a little cooler than the temp I'd want. I got the stuffed rigatoni with chicken with vodka sauce. Good - portion was a little small for me though. Dessert I went with the peanut butter pie - slim slice but the flavor was great!

Stand out food, beautiful restaurant, and stellar service from start to finish. What a great…read moreexperience I had during lunch today on this drizzly day. All the food was delicious so I encourage you to order whatever looks good, because everything is fresh and top quality. Heather and Danielle are so sweet, I can see this spot being consistently busy and booked. Side note, the coffee was so good. I love a light roast and it really hit the spot. If we lived closer I would be here weekly!

This place is a real gem! We stopped for an early dinner. Our server was very kind and helpful…read more She helped us choose our entrees and provided us with everything we needed. Our meals were both outstanding! I had the Pistachio-Crusted Salmon, which was to die for, and my husband had the Seafood Carbonara. Both were delicious!! We would love to visit here again when we're in town, and may find a reason to be there again soon!

This pizza was great, not "Altoona pizza" at all (IYKYK). It was a very well executed NY style,…read morenot exactly NY but in the vicinity and very tasty. Crust was thin, light and airy - not doughy, perfect texture. Sauce was very robust. Perfect amount of grease to keep it from being bland w/o being overwhelming. Service was very good and it's a cute space inside. Hubs tried the coffee soda which wasn't personally to my taste, but he enjoyed it. If we'd been hungrier they had some desserts that looked good. We only come through one lunch a year on the way north, but I think we've found our place to stop each time.

Was pretty excited when we first saw this place while passing by! Decided to check it out and order…read moresome takeout for lunch. Ordered four things and it only took about 15 minutes! We got a pizza steak sub, ham and cheese sub, chicken bacon wrap, and I personally tried the buffalo chicken wrap. (One of my favorite lunches!) I was so pleasantly surprised by the quality of the ingredients! Everything tasted fresh and the subs had homemade bread! Everyone really enjoyed their various sandwiches, and I especially enjoyed my wrap! It had quite a nice spicy kick! And a good ratio of chicken to sauce. I also enjoyed the additional veggies which added that perfect hint of crunch and freshness! Went to pick up our order and got a chance to look inside the restaurant. It was a really nice spot! I wasn't in there for very long but from what I could see it was clean and well taken care of. Unfortunately as I was picking up my order I lost something in the parking lot and didn't realize it until about two hours later. When I called and asked they were super kind and helpful about it and I was able to go and pick it up. The employees were super helpful and kind in this situation! This would definitely be nice place to go with family or friends or even to pick of a to go lunch for work. Nice place overall!

The service was super friendly and the food was decent, but if I lived there, I'd probably rarely…read morego. They are in a dead zone for cell phone service and don't provide the wifi (apparently spotty at best anyway) password to guests. So you can't text friends about meeting up or even check in on Yelp or other sites. Very disappointing- especially when I wa trying to tell my sister some important news. I like the vibe & there was a ton on the menu I'd love to try, but the lack of cell phone or WiFi service makes it somewhere you don't want to go if you need to be reachable for emergencies or want to contact friends.

The food was not my favorite but it was not terrible…read more The service was great and the waitress was super nice and always attentive to us. The resturaunt is very large and there is enough room for a party of ten.

Super hoagies. Meatball sub could use a little more red sauce, because it was so good :)…read more Def would return when in the area

Simply amazing. Having tasted hoagies all over the East Coast, but mostly from Pa, this hoagie was…read morephenomenal and I can't wait to get back to Altoona to try some of their other variations. Also, this is an Italian market with many sauces, cheeses and pastas to indulge in! Highly recommended.

This place is tucked away and let me tell you, it is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is cozy, and the…read moreservice is amazing! The food is absolutely homemade, not frozen, and is authentic. You can tell they care about what food they are giving out to the customers. I absolutely love this place and return frequently!

I Love this place!! The food is amazing and the owner is so friendly. I would highly recommend this…read moreplace!!!