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!

A coworker recommended Mama's since I always have a difficult time finding a nice place to eat on…read moreMonday evenings because so many places are closed. I was pleased to visit Mama's -- it was very busy but still pleasant, warm, quiet, and nobody had to wait for a seat despite the number of customers. I was not warned about the extremely large portions of food so ordered a slice of Sicilian pizza which was about the size of a small cake. I also ordered angel hair pasta and a meatball (which was the size of a baseball) as well as a chicken salad, Pittsburgh-style with fries on it. Everything was good, especially the service. Mama's seems to be geared more to locals but I still had a great meal and everyone was super friendly. There is another place I love to eat at nearby or I would have come back for another meal. Next time I'm in the area on a Monday, I'll be back. Thanks for a great meal!

The food is phenomenal with big portions. Reasonably priced. Mama is very kind. The servers are…read morealways pleasant. Good place to meet people too.

Lena's is one of the best Italian restaurant around. Their food is excellent, the service is great,…read moreand it's a very nice place to sit and enjoy your meal. Very good prices. Highly recommended!

Wonderful, great tasting Italian cuisine. Best homemade…read moresauce without question , Great home made noodles and Italian salad dressing. Love their breaded veal and crab cakes.

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.

love this place great food, great atmosphere, great servers, nice and clean bathrooms,read more

Villa Capri is excellent! I love the stuffed raviolis with vodka sauce. And the cheese-garlic rolls…read moreare incredible! The food & service is always wonderful!

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!

Fourth trip to this restaurant and it delivers (pun intended) every time. Whether eating in or…read moregetting takeout the food and service are excellent. Very friendly and enthusiastic staff who go out of their way to show they actually care about the customer experience.

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!

This restaurant is now our go-to event location for parties, showers, etc... Our experience at the…read moreretirement party yesterday exceeded expectations! The room was ready, the food was served on time, and service was fantastic! The wings were exceptionally well prepared, but all the food was hot and delicious!

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.

Stopped by after seeing recommendations for their italian subs from a local facebook group. This…read moreplace is on the outside of Altoona and close to the mall area. This is an interesting setup with a small italian market and a deli counter. It looks like they do a lot of a catering based upon the view into their back of house. While we waited we picked up various speciality items. My son and I both ordered the 12" Pompeii's. This is one of their italian specialty cold cuts and comes with hot peppers. The meats and cheeses are boars head brand, sliced fresh and the sub comes loaded. The roll is a nice dense loaf. The hot peppers add a great kick! We both only ate half of our subs and had leftovers for dinner. They have various other hot & cold subs that we'll try on future visits. The service was helpful and super friendly. They were busy so it took probably 15 minutes to complete the process. Overall, it was a great sub and a welcomed change from the usual chain offerings. My only gripe is there's no in-store seating. If you're local it's a great takeout sub but we wanted to eat them immediately.

Overall, a couple of good hoagies. The meats are sliced fresh and very thin and the veggies are…read morefresh. The roll were a bit bready but not bad. The market itself has a nice selection and some homemade sausages and other Italian staples. Bonus was the pepperoni roll next door at their bakery was delicious (Forno Alto).

Come for the mushrooms, stay for the cake (or give it to Mom )…read more I've had The Wine Cellar on my must-try list for months, and it finally happened. This cozy, candlelit little spot is literally in a cellar--and it oozes charm. Pro tip: they're only open a few days a week, so call or shoot them a Facebook message to make sure you're on the list! Now the food... We started with the Drunken Mushrooms, and let me tell you, they were earthy, wine-kissed perfection. I skipped the garlic bread and just went full fork-to-fungus. No regrets. Next up: the homemade gnocchi with a meatball. Loved the meatball--meaty and not weighed down by breadcrumbs. The gnocchi was a little denser (which I like!), and it all just felt lovingly made. The Baked Haddock was fresh, light, and bathed in a lemon-wine sauce that made me want to go in for seconds... if I wasn't already full. But dessert called. We split the coconut cake, and it was gorgeous. Light, fluffy, with just a whisper of anise (which isn't my fave, but my mom was over the moon about it). This place feels like a secret passed from friend to friend--and now I'm passing it to you.

The entire experience was amazing. The wait staff was very knowledgeable and welcoming. The food…read moreis amazing..can't say enough positive words for the food. A true Diamond in the rough. Highly recommend!!