I've always been a sucker for old school supper club-type joints, especially if they lean Italian, are family-owned, and serve your Martini in a properly-sized 3 ounce glass. The Villa in Williamsport, PA checked all those boxes, right down to the iceberg lettuce salad. Good food, good service, good prices, great experience! #williamsport #williamsportpa #oldschool #supperclub #italianfood read more

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Stopped by for lunch today. It was past 1:00 so the restaurant was pretty much empty. I was greeting immediately. The restaurant was very tired looking, in need of a remodel. The furniture was old and the carpet is very worn. The waitress met me quickly and was very attentive through the entire meal. I wish I caught her name so I could give her a shoutout. I ordered the spaghetti and meatball lunch special. It came with a salad which was very plain. The spaghetti was a very small portion considering how cheap pasta is. The meatball was the star of the lunch. Very moist and favorable. The sauce wasn't seasoned very well. You could get a better sauce in a jar at Wegman's. The price was $15.00 for the special and a can of Coke. Not sure why so expensive since the portion was small and they are not investing in updating the restaurant. read more

I'm not a food snob, and I don't even come from any fancy foodie paradise like, say NYC or Italy. But I can cook, and I know how to season food. Now, Williamsport isn't exactly drowning in restaurants, so I turned to Yelp reviewers to learn about area favorites. When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by an old gentleman, and given menus. She ordered one of the specials-the eggplant parm and I ordered sausage with spaghetti, only I wanted fettuccini noodles instead. I noticed that most of the patrons were older folks-lots of gray hair. While we were waiting they served bread and our salads. The tomatoes in the salads were fresh. But there was WAY too much dressing. It looked like salad soup! The bread was just OK. A tad dry and not really fresh like good Italian bread. A few moments later we got our meals. First thing we noticed was the pool of red water on her plate (How hard is it to strain out all the water from the pasta before plating it?!). Then we both tried the actual breaded eggplant. It tasted somewhat old, and the texture was soggy, overy oily, like they used day old cooking oil or maybe they fried up a WHOLE bunch of eggplants earlier in the week and just microwaved it for "Specials night". The actual sauce was boring, bland, un seasoned, not fresh at all. I don't like to compare homemade food with canned, but honestly, the Ragu you buy in a jar is a better sauce, and I hate Ragu. Our waitress seemed thoroughly uninterested in whether we were satisfied or not. A good waiter would ask why two half plates of food were left on the table and no boxes were requested...ah well. I feel like this place might gets by because there really don't seem to be a lot of other similar restaurant choices near by to compare it to. As I was trying to get up enough enthusiasm to eat more, I was thinking of that Fawly Towers episode when Basil asks the old ladies if they are enjoying their meals and and they all autimatically cheer "Oh yes, Mr. Fawlty! Everything is wonderful!" Lets face, it, if you can't prepare a decent eggplant parm with good pasta and sauce, then you really have no business calling your place a restaurant, let alone an Italian restaurant. read more

Since the 90's visiting The Villa has been a must place to eat for me. It's sophisticated yet casual and the family atmosphere is timeless. The food is authentically Italian with a homemade feel. The Villa is a place for a romantic dinner, it's a place to meet friends or bring business colleagues, a place for a night on the town or an evening relaxing with family. The food is always excellent, and the staff go above and beyond to make your dining experience amazing. read more

The Villa - a white jeep parked in a parking lot - Italian Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

the service was decent, food decent, prices decent.... nothing to brag about. eaten there many many times. love the bread, peppers, etc... I don't think there marinara sauce, and def not the Marsala sauce, is anything special or to brag about. Marsala sauce is thick yellow and tastes nothing like any Marsala I've ever tasted-more like cream of chicken with ?? . The red sauces are bland and nothing much to say about either... not horrible... The steak is great and cooked perfect each time. Many good things about this place but def not fancy or worth some of prices... hours are weird. read more

A casual dining atmosphere with exceptional food. I had the veal Marsala with fettuccini Alfredo. Perfect, perfect and perfect! My spouse had the gnocchi in Mariana sauce with meatballs. I sampled some. They were delicious! The breading, gnocchi and sauces appear to be homemade. Very, very good! The service was fast. The server checked in on us several times during our meal. The overall price is less than I would've expected for the portion sizes. I highly recommend this restaurant! Well done!!! read more

Food made me really sick Food was bland and over salted Pasta was literally boxed pasta Red sauce tasted like straight cane sugar read more

This is our Williamsport favorite. The food is great and the people are awesome! Family owned and they really show how important their customers are. The food quality is excellent and the prices are great. Service is on time and food is always prepared to perfection. Love the owners and the staff they have. Places like this stand the test of time because of the care and the top notch dishes they serve. read more

This place has great food. The pasta is tasty and the bread is incredible. We have had many meals here and they don't disappoint. However I have banned my husband from ordering The Godfather ever again. Ever. Seriously, lasagna, liver and onions are all outstanding. And if one is disciplined enough to leave part of meal for next day's lunch- it is even better enjoyed the next day read more

Great family business and restaurant. I always like their sauce: one of the reasons people think Williamsport is good at Italian food. My Dad loved the lasagna, I love any pasta from here. read more

These beef tips are excellent, no wonder why the parking lot was full. This price was good, and the staff is friendly. Very nice place to come and eat. read more

The Villa - Sirloin beef tips over penne. - Italian Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

I was stationed in Sicily for three years. I really don't have much hope of ever finding food that compares. I was extremely impressed with the Villa. I had the Brasciola with spaghetti. It was awesome ! They only make so many a night so if you want it you better go early. You won't be disappointed. read more

I have no idea why this place is getting such hostile reviews -- maybe those people are more suited to Olive Garden? I've eaten here each of the five times I've visited Williamsport since 2002. The Villa is at least on par as any other authentic Italian restaurant I've been to with the bonus of awesome peppers & oil. read more

Today had the most amazing dinner and fantastic service! Will definitely be back. Excellent place for a steak. Reasonably priced. Terrific peppers. read more

My favorite place to eat! We always get the filet with a side of spaghetti. Love the salad and the bread with peppers. We always ask for more! It's a little pricey but the service and the food are worth it! Never a bad experience. read more

Wow what a great find! Carmen and her husband were absolutely the best hostess/host and made this ole Texan feel right at home! The potatoes gnocchi was spot on and the homemade ranch was spectacular! If u ever run through Williamsport you must stop, sit at the bar and talk to the locals!!! Awesome experience! read more

I love this place for what it is - a family-owned old-school Italian place. With low light, heavy wood furniture, booths, and a bar that looks like it was last re-done in the '70s. You can always count on The Villa for a good cocktail and hearty meal. If you like hot peppers, ask for some when they bring your bread. Theirs are awesome. You can also buy a pint or quart of them to go. Dinners come with a salad of iceberg lettuce, celery, onion, tomato. I like to ask them to add black olives. The bleu cheese dressing is awesome. Things they do especially well: steaks, fish, meatballs. **My favorite meal there is one of their occasional specials: tenderloin tips with mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter & olive oil, served over penne tossed with cheese. Perfect with a glass of the house merlot. Yesterday I sat in a booth in the bar area and I had a wonderful waitress. I didn't catch her name but she was blonde. She was kind and helpful. Some things on the menu are not great, but other things are awesome. I guess you just have to know what to order... probably why this place is popular with the locals. read more

The Villa - Tenderloin tips & mushrooms over penne. Occasional special. Yum! - Italian Near Me - Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Was there Saturday. I ordered penne and meatballs. What I got was penne and meatball. One meatball!! It was small. Sauce was not homemade I paid $14. Shame on them charging so much for ONE meatball. I have two stars because the service was great read more

I've eaten at The Villa many times and always had good food and good service. Until Friday 4/27/18 when I called to order take out. I told the lady who answered the phone that I wanted to place an order and she said, 'Just a minute' then laid the phone down. She didn't put me on hold so I spent two or three minutes listening to the sounds of a noisy restaurant. Then a man picked up the phone and when I explained that I was waiting to place a take out order he said 'Just a minute' and laid the phone down. I could hear him in the background complaining, "She must have just put the phone down, walked away and never came back!" Yep, she did. And now so did you, buddy! A third person picked up the phone. I once again explained that I was trying to place an order. I had to repeat myself three times because she couldn't hear me. The two previous employees had heard me just fine so I don't know what was going on. By the third time I said "I'm trying to place an order!" I was more or less shouting into the phone. She responded with a sigh and said "I can't really hear you but go ahead." Needless to say, at that point I gave up, told her to never mind and took my business elsewhere. read more

Love the salad dressing and peppers. It's a very busy spot, which speaks for itself. The prices are a little high.

I really like the food there. There is a very good selection and the prices are on par with other restaurants in the area. I recommend the lasagna or the spaghetti and meatballs. All you can eat bread and peppers are also very good. While the place is a little outdated on the inside, there isn't much in this area so you have to put up with it. The servers are all very professional and very accommodating. read more

The peppers and oil are the best. All you can eat Lasagna is a good deal. Their Marinara sauce is my favorite. This is a classic local restaurant with many regulars. The prices have got higher but the food and service are solid. read more

This is our favorite place in the Williamsport area. Everything we have ever ordered has been fresh and very good quality. Wife enjoys the gnocchi with meatballs. You can't go wrong with the Alfredo. Staff is alway pleasant and you are never rushed to get up from your table after you finish your meal. Price of their can soda is steep. read more

Average meal for an above average price. More like a diner than what we were looking for. There must be better quality Italian food in the area but this restaurant was recommended by a local so we thought it must be good. I ordered lasagna and my husband had the chicken parm, both were just OK, nothing exciting. We should have known what was coming when the bread was served cold with just butter and no bread plates were given to us. The salad was iceberg lettuce, hot house tomatoes and celery, though the dressing was good. read more

This place should have way better reviews - best meatballs around. They're absolutely delightful. You must try them! The gnocci and pasta are super tasty too. The Villa is a bit of the hole in the wall but don't let that deter you - your tastebuds won't regret it! read more

Been going to the Villa for years(I'm from Williamsport but have lived in the Atlanta, GA area for the past 23 years). For the most part, the food at the Villa is good. I always like the Italian restaurants that have a nice-sized bar area where you can enjoy a drink either before or after a meal(a lot of newer Italian restaurants in the area do not have this). My biggest issue is with some of their prices(especially the Veal dishes). I find it hard to believe that they have customers willing to spend $27-29 for a veal dish. I live in Atlanta and I can get Veal Parm/Marsala for several dollars cheaper at most places than I can at the Villa. You would think prices at a restaurant in a small town in central PA would be cheaper than a big city like Atlanta. Still, The Villa always has some daily specials that offer good bang for the buck(including some all you can eat specials). I think most of their menu is pretty well priced but the outrageous prices for veal is the biggest gripe. Overall, would recommend this place. read more

By far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at! Delicious food, wonderful service. I'm so pleased with my meal that I will for sure be back! read more

I've only ever eaten here once, and that statistic will likely forever remain that way. The decor is okay, but doesn't match the prices. We went for the "all you can eat" lasagna. I would be stunned to find out that the sauce wasn't canned Hunt's. The "lasagna" (term used lightly) was cheese and Hunt's tomato sauce and A noodle. I couldn't/wouldn't eat more than the first piece. So, my sample size was small, but I would at least not recommend the all-you-can-eat lasagna. read more

Go here at a minimum of once per week. Always hot, delicious food. The Italian dishes are homemade, the soups are wonderful and homemade as well. Even the salad dressings are homemade. To the morons complaining about prices....WHAT? Go to Denny's for some Italian if you think the prices are too high for you. Dinners include peppers in oil, bread, salad or soup. Truly when you eat at the Villa, it's comfortable. Feels like home. read more

The place is out dated and the prices were high for what you got. We got a pizza, if it wasn't a frozen pizza, it sure tasted like it. (I have had better frozen pizza from the store) We paid $17.00 for this pizza and it was bad. Will not go back and would not recommend it to anyone. There are better places in the Williamsport area at the prices they are looking to get. read more

Very solid restaurant good food and service. Could use a upgrade but overall nice place.

I'll start with the service. The waitress was rude and uncaring. She wouldn't even stop at the table when I asked for something. She just gave me an uh-ha as she walked past. None of the food looked like what it was supposed to. The salads were lettuce , onions, and celery. My chicken parmesan had no flavor. The spaghetti was broken up into small pieces and overcooked. My son's chicken marsala was grilled chicken with gravy and mushrooms. His girlfriend's fettuccine alfredo was nothing more than ricotta cheese mixed with milk and pasta. My girlfriend's pasta primavera was dried out seafood mixed with canned peppers, celery and pasta. I would give it zero stars if that were possible. read more