Family in Clearwater told us about this place, so we made the 1 hour trek from Sarasota to finally…read moretry it. I'm somewhat obsessed with pizza and eat it A Lot.... All over the country and world. The restaurant was small, old school. They also have an outdoor covered patio ( we sat inside) The pizza was outstanding, I get the hype. We had the Quattro Formaggi ( four cheese including ricotta and goat cheese) ... added pepperoni. Arugula salad with shaved parm and sun dried tomatoes was a great starter. So much on the menu looked / sounded amazing but I was there for the pizza. Staff was great/ friendly / efficient ... if we lived closer, I'd eat here every week.

I'm honestly confused by all the glowing reviews. Based on my experience, I wouldn't go back…read more The restaurant is known for its pizza, and I did not order the pizza, so that may explain some of the positive reviews. Unfortunately, the dishes I ordered were edible but bad. First things first, the tables were uneven, which made dining feel like we were eating on a seesaw every time someone moved or put pressure on the table. Most of the staff, including the bussers, came across as rude and inconvenienced. The only positive part of the service was our server, she was friendly and attentive. As for the food, it was very mediocre and did not feel authentic or up to the standard I would expect from an Italian restaurant. The penne vodka was bad. The sauce was bright red rather than the creamy pink vodka sauce you typically expect, and the pasta itself tasted like standard boxed pasta rather than a higher-quality imported product. I also ordered a caesar salad and specifically requested no Caesar dressing since I have an anchovy allergy. I asked for balsamic vinegar and oil on the side. When the salad arrived, the Caesar dressing cup had been placed directly against the lettuce and was touching pieces of the salad. I pointed this out because cross contamination is a serious concern for people with food allergies. Rather than immediately replacing it, the bus boy seemed dismissive of the issue and did not appear to understand the seriousness of allergy related cross contamination. That alone told me all I needed to know. The replacement salad itself was average at best and tasted like something you could easily make at home. The vegetables served with the meal had the texture and flavor of frozen vegetables that had simply been steamed from a bag. Overall, nothing about the meal stood out, and the servers and staff were not friendly.

What a pleasant surprise! This place has great food and even better employees. Definitely a top…read morepizza and Italian food joint. Try it - it is awesome!

This seems to be a place that people either love or dislike. I fall into the "dislike" group. I…read morehave eaten pizza in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Italy. Maybe I am spoiled? For me, this is mediocre pizza not worthy of my money or calorie count. Hey, if you love this place, eat on! Pizza is love and the ultimate comfort food. One of the greatest food inventions of all time!

Chicago Pizza is what I grew up with but it's hard to find a good one in Florida and I've been here…read morefor some time. I do have my go to's, but I am always looking for a new fave to add to my list. I even follow a FB group for Chicago pizza in Florida. Unfortunately, this is not it. Yes the thin crust is it and the square pieces yes, but the crust is a no bc there's no flavor. There's no sauce. Which even with adding sauce on the side it didn't do much for it. It's just a crunchy piece of dough with a lack of sauce and cheese and Hawaiian. So I will stick with my nearby fave which still crosses off the boxes and is made to perfection - Paul's Chicago Pizza in Clearwater for thin crust. I do see there are locations for Little Italian in Naperville IL, which I always frequented, but this for sure is not it right here. For some maybe, but not in my family. Still this is a nice location inside. Spacious, full of light, comfortable, and friendly service. Check them out and see what you think.

Love this place. Great chicago pizza ...the best in have found since living in Florida since 2020…read more I am upset due to the rumors I am hearing that they may have closed permanently. Say it isn't so!

Ran in late on a rainy night. The lady was super friendly and chatted us up. We got a supreme and…read moreprosciutto which were both fabulous. Right after we ordered a dozen or so more people came in and man, she was quick to take orders and kitchen was quick to get the pizzas out.

First time dining at Villa Italia Pizza and it was a pleasant experience!! Friendly staff greeted…read moreme upon arrival in addition to staff being very polite and hospitable!! Food was brought out promptly and cooked fresh!! Inside seating is very quaint, along with nice Italian music playing in the background. They are adding additional seating areas outside as well which looks great!!!

Candidly, we had a slight miiss on the pickup order and didn't realize until we got home. The pizza…read morewas very good, just not specifically what we ordered. They more than made up for it. They sent a driver with a fresh pizza that was what we ordered. Delicious food, and we were so grateful for them to go out of their way and deliver the right thing. Thank you very much. We will certainly be back soon!

Probably the nicest staff I've ever encountered at any restaurant/pizza shop/etc. We ordered a…read morelittle bit of everything large pizza, medium pizza, dessert pizza, boneless chunks. All were amazing! My family didn't stop talking about the cherry dessert pizza for two days. Highly recommend!

I just want to say thank you for makin the night. Yall didn't have to do that and it means a lot. I…read moreno longer live in Florida but every time I visit the area I will place an order :) Also, the pizza is bomb af. Maybe next time will be in person to experience it more fresh. An your delivery dude on the night of 30 Jan is pretty bomb too

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. I ordered a large cheese pizza and…read morechicken alfredo fettuccine, and both dishes were extremely underwhelming and honestly unpleasant. The menu claims the food is "made from scratch," but that was very hard to believe. The pizza sauce tasted like it came straight from a can, with absolutely no visible seasoning or flavor. It was bland and tasted processed. The chicken alfredo fettuccine also tasted artificial, nothing like a fresh or homemade alfredo sauce. It lacked the rich, creamy flavor you would expect from a scratch-made dish. What made the situation worse was the customer service. When I politely brought the issue to their attention and explained that the food did not taste fresh, they refused to take the food back or make it right. There was no attempt to resolve the issue or show any concern for the customer's experience. Unfortunately, between the poor food quality and lack of customer service, I would not recommend this restaurant. There are far too many places that value quality and their customers to spend money here.

I ordered the same pizza as the last couple of times (18" Supreme) but I just need to add a couple…read moreof small updates. For one thing, the 18" pies are now $2 or $3 more than the 16" ones. No big deal for a bigger pie, actually. One thing I neglected to mention about the toppings on this thing...they are fresh! No canned mushrooms or soggy pepper chunks on this bad boy. Again, the veggies are plentiful and there's enough protein (sausage, pepperoni and mutz) to keep the flavor going. I know Westshore just up the street uses canned veggies on their pies...yet another valid reason to stay away from there. Now here's an interesting side note...I made the call to place the order. For a split second I thought I dialed the wrong number. A lady with a thick Asian accent answered and I had to slow down a bit to make sure I understood her and conveyed my own information properly. When I get there to pick up, indeed an Asian lady (Vietnamese, actually) was behind the counter running the place. I usually get the owner himself, but he wasn't anyplace in the small store. This time, meanwhile, their newest menu was plastered onto the pizza box. One of the oddities I noticed in the appetizer section of their menu is "Vietnamese Egg Rolls." I'd seen it previously but thought nothing of it. So putting two and two together I figured out that Mrs. Owner was in charge today! Now the egg roll app makes a lil more sense! So the big thing out of all this is what I'd said previously...I am glad to support these local "little guy" operations. I'm particularly proud to do so when I see a hard working couple running an operation like this rather than filling some third party's pocket. She was a very nice, polite lady, much as her husband is a well mannered man. Both are friendly and solicitous, and they know how to make a mean pie. I highly recommend them; I would just get it to go, because the shop itself wins no prize at all.

Always on the hunt for 5-star pizza, I was in the area and decided to try Mamma Mia due to their…read moreexcellent Yelp rating. Unfortunately, I was left rather disappointed. While the NY-style crust was excellent, the sauce was a bit too sweet than I prefer, and they were quite frugal with the pepperoni, my only topping Maybe I caught them on an off night? The service was also not very friendly. I was just given a total, then handed my pizza. No "Hello," or "Hey, thanks for your business." Hmmmmm... While I was optimistic visiting here, "Mamma" did not give me any good reason to return. Oh well...

First of all the pizza was ice cold like it was sitting out for a long time or something I took a…read morebite and I looked and there was a small roach crawling around my food there got me sick. I would not order from here at all

Still the same mediocre pizza as always. However I had a coupon. One-topping large for $10; this…read moreone with pepperoni. How badly can these people mess THAT up?! Well: mediocrity continues for all you home viewers in Pizzatown, FL who really wanna know. Same blah dough, same decent cheese and standard pepperoni slices. Even with the garlic butter crust and a crisp bake this stuff still stands out like a green leaf on a tree. Can you hear the crickets chirping yet???

Great Pizza! Best in the Clearwater area. The staff is friendly. Seating inside or outside for a…read moregood dining experience.

This was hands down the best chicken parm I've had in the area (and that's saying something because…read moremy friend's homemade is hard to beat). It was our first time here and they were absolutely slammed... for good reason. The food was fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. The sauce tasted homemade, the chicken was perfectly breaded and tender, and the portion size was generous. The garlic knots were incredible -- soft, buttery, and full of garlic. I didn't even get a picture because we dug in immediately. That should tell you everything. Even with how busy they were, the service was still great. Michelle was kind, attentive, and handled the rush with such a positive attitude. It's in a prime location near the hotels and right off 19, so I can see why they stay busy. Taking over the old Green Market spot was a smart move. The atmosphere felt welcoming and clean. 10/10 recommend. My husband and I will absolutely be back. If you're craving real-deal Italian comfort food, this is your spot.

Just came across this place as they had Chicago deep dish pizza and Chicago dogs! I mean look at…read moreit lol it looks amazing and tasted just as good. Hot dogs were legit and pizza is half the cost if you were in Chicago. I'll definitely order again :)

I hate to do this but their Chicago style pizza is awful. I can't even express how bad the flavor,…read morecook and crust was. It's not a true Chicago deep dish by any means. I will say, their traditional round pizza is better and that's why I gave them 3 stars. I would give the Chicago pizza 1 star for sure. There is a place called Cappy's in St Pete that is really good. They're more expensive but it's a true Chicago style and flavor.