Great dinner and great service. We go there frequently and have never had a bad meal. Large selection and everything we've had has always has been delicious. read more

This place did not disappoint! Some friends took us here to celebrate a birthday and it was a great celebration. BYOW, great food, great portion sizes, and great service. Calamari on point. Ravioli on point. Scallops on point. We'll be back soon and you should definitely check this place out. read more

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Imagine a quaint little Italian place nestled in downtown. Spotlessly clean. Fresh homemade bread and olive oil. The folks that work there are top notch and very polite. The food came fast and it was GOOD. The biggest winners are the eggplant rollitini, crab stuff mushrooms, the gnocchi, and the steak smothered in Gorgonzola. read more

Collingswood block fair was on Saturday. Walking along I came across Villa Barone and they were selling slices of pizza. I bought a slice and turned back around to buy another because it was so delicious. On my way past again after walking the strip that day, I stop again it was that good. So we decided to go to dinner on Sunday and our experience was 180° different. My fiancé ordered tomato soup (that was excellent) and a grilled shrimp salad without tomatoes and artichokes, I ordered Gnocchi, terrible, watery sauce and gnocchi tasted burnt, I sent it back (feeling terrible in doing so) and asked for the same pizza I had the day prior figuring it would make my night being so good the day prior and not only was it so so so small, it was burnt and nothing like the day before. Disappointed I asked for the check and to go box. When the check I looked it over (typically I do not) just to make sure I was not charged for the gnocchi and I noticed I was charged a total of three dollars because my fiancé asked for no tomatoes in her salad and artichokes. I brought this to the staffs attention and they corrected it so be aware and I recommend looking over your receipt if modifying your dish. read more

Villa Barone - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Quaint, pleasant Italian restaurant in downtown Collingswood. Cute string lights adorn the interior and it made me feel like I was dining somewhere in Italy. Split cacio e pepe and Napoletana pizza with my aunt for lunch because we wanted both pizza and pasta. I loved the pizza; it was light and airy and contained fresh ingredients. I thought the cacio e pepe was just okay; I think it should've been cheesier but it tasted too plain to me. Friendly staff and very roomy restaurant. Check it out for some delicious, local Italian! read more

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I've been to Villa Barone twice with family and enjoyed it both times. Great service and the food is very yummy. They start you out with warm rolls and a plate of olive oil with herbs for dipping which was excellent. People in my party got the mussels, two types of pizza (the margarita and the Napoletana), the lasagna, and the insalata mediterraneo. All were fresh and everyone enjoyed their meal. My previous trip I got the eggplant parm and it was delicious. A very nice size portion as well. The preference of pizza between the two was the napoletana as people said it was more flavorful but you can't go wrong with either one. Remember it's byob. It's definitely going to be one of our regular places in Collingswood! read more

Omg! This restaurant is amazing, maybe bc their last name is the same as mine...no relation thought. OR maybe they do Italian right! Food is AMAZING! My husband and I had a 5:30 reservation and were seated very quickly. The ambiance was perfect for our anniversary dinner. Our waitress Dana was on point with her service. We watched as she was so attentive to all her tables and checked on us throughout our dinner. We ordered appetizers: Broccoli Rabe and Stuffed mushrooms. The Broccoli Rabe is so delicious we can't wait to take my MIL when she comes to visit. And my MIL makes the best Broccoli Rabe. Next we ordered our dinners. Hubby got Gnocchi - which he said were the best ever AND they were homemade. I ordered Penne Tartufo which was so tasty. It was penne mushrooms, peas, prosciutto, in a creamy white truffle sauce. The truffle sauce was perfect and not too overpowering...Dana said everyone whose gotten it never complained and I can see why it was soooo good. We split our meals to take portions home bc we wanted dessert. Soooo next came Lemon-cello Cake and a Crème Brûlée Cake both chilled and a perfect closure to our Anniversary! Thank you Villa Barone for a wonderful dinner. We will be back this summer with my MIL! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the mood for a GOOD Italian restaurant. read more

Villa Barone - Penne Tartufo - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

First time here for Sunday dinner with my sister. Ambiance: Old world Italian with lots of homage to the Tuscan village look. Food: we ordered to the prosciutto pizza, short rib pasta, salmon & potatoes, calamari. The pizza is just flat bread with cheese so skip it if you like NY style pizza. Their bread and oil for the table was very flavorful. The short rib pasta could have been better with smaller noodles. The salmon was very delicious in white sauce. The calamari was good too. Service: very understaffed which is pretty standard now a days. So water refills had to be harassed. Barely any check ins with food and overall experience. Overall: I would come back for the salmon and bread with oil... hopefully next visit it will be a better dining experience. read more

I came here for a belated Christmas celebration, with my family, for the second year in the row. We had a table reserved, so there was no wait. To start, the table receives rolls with an amazing herb dip. The rolls were warm and delicious. My mother and I split a side salad, which was pretty basic. Lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and house made balsamic. The balsamic was very good- nice and thick. I had the crabmeat with linguini and spinach. There was a lot of crabmeat and fresh spinach. The linguini was supposed to have a lemon olive oil sauce, however the sauce was bland and devoid of all flavor. I think it's because my pasta came straight from the pot and didn't rest- hence the "sauce" became diluted. Another person at my table had the same dish and said the sauce was delicious. I would not order this dish again. My mother got the Ravioli Rosa- lobster ravioli with shrimp in a vodka sauce. That was delicious, but a ridiculously small portion. There were 3 ravioli and 2 shrimp, and a lot of sauce. The other people got eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, the special short rib tagliatelle, and a panini. They all said their dishes were delicious. Portions were large, and most people took food home. Overall, it was decent, but not spectacular. If the sauce on my pasta had more flavor (or if it was changed to a vodka or marinara) it would have been a 4 star rating. read more

Villa Barone - Linguini, Crabmeat & Spinach Linguini, - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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I've been to Villa Barone a few times. One for a Holy Communion gathering, with my friends for dinner and recently for a baby shower. The food, atmosphere and service is great. Our waitress was phenomenal especially since the shower was for a larger party. We had a 3 course dinner 1) salad 2) penne a la vodka 3) choice of chicken, salmon or eggplant. I ordered the salmon; came with a potatoes (my plate had 1-2 pieces?!), asparagus and veggies. My cousin had the chicken and allowed me to try it, it was also delicious. Even better, this restaurant is BYOB! love going to restaurants where I can bring the wine that I LOVE! Really enjoy it here and I'm sure I'll be back again soon. read more

There's a reason they've been in business so long. The food and service here is always consistent and quite delicious! The fusilli short rib and the veal saltimbocca were terrific! And, we finished nicely with the profiteroles!! read more

Stuffed mushrooms smelled and tasted very fishy! Chicken was dry and veal chewy. Very disappointing for $70.00

Food was amazing! Service was on point and it was an extremely enjoyable experience. Will definitely be back!

Fugeddaboudit, this place has the best red gravy in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area by far. No other restaurant in the area comes close, so Fugeddaboudit, and stop in and try it. Take it from someone who lived in Naples Italy for years, this is my Italian grandmothers gravy. San Marzano plum tomatoes with the right touch of olive oil and seasoning. It is so good I could drink it by the glass, but wait, put down that glass and have that delicious gravy over the best lasagna in the area. It is a classic Bolognese Meat Lasagna layered with Fresh Homemade Mozzarella, Ricotta Cheese and Ground Beef. If your lucky when you visit, they will have Cannelloni on the list of nightly specials. Note: The cannelloni used to be on the menu, but I guess not enough people know what it is and how incredibly good it can be. In Italian, Cannelloni means "large reeds" and is a cylindrical type of pasta. At Villa Barone they are served baked with a ground meat filling, covered by their red gravy. Ohh so Good! (I posted a picture of it in the Photo section) If by chance you are not a fan of red gravy or just not in the mood, (that's a shame, your missing the best) try their Linguini, Crabmeat & Spinach, it has Lump Crabmeat and Fresh Spinach Tossed with Garlic & Oil over Pasta, or the "Farfalla Mamma Felicia", this wonderful dish has Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Topped with Sharp Provolone Cheese, Tossed with Farfalla in Garlic and Olive Oil. For appetizers you cant go wrong with their Calamari Fritti, or the Broccoli Rabe with Grilled Sausage, two of my favorites here. The service at Villa Barone is always spot on and attentive. Tips: * Villa Barone is a BYOB. * Their meatballs are the best you will find in any Italian restaurant, get them here of make them yourself! * Grab a jar of that fantastic mouth watering red gravy they sell so you can savor it at home on your favorite pasta. * They also have a wood burning Brick oven if you prefer to have Pizza read more

Villa Barone - Cannelloni. If they have it on nightly special - Get it!! - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

We came here and really just got great food and great service. It's definitely a great place for a good Italian food and great ambience!

This is perhaps one of the best Italian restaurants in South Jersey. I took my wife and some friends and it was simply amazing. The food was exceptional, from the appetizers to the entrees they didn't miss a beat! The filet with lump crab meat was delicious. I've had this dish at other locations but they version trumps any I've had prior. They are generous with the portions. The pasta, the homemade sauces, the appetizers, all of it was excellent! Our server was Paul, he was friendly and super attentive. The service Paul provided is enough to make folks return! The desserts were awesome as well! They were as good as they looked in the pictures. Looking forward to returning real soon! read more

Villa Barone - Tiramasu - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Went here on Saturday for a friend's birthday dinner, I had their pumpkin ravioli special in a hearty mushroom sauce. The ravioli was divine. The filling was sweet which I wasn't expecting, like a pie filling, but somehow it balanced perfectly with the rich, earthy tones of the mushroom sauce the ravioli was served in, I was on cloud nine. We had to shout to be heard at times, but what Italian-American place doesn't have that issue? We shared a bottle of wine amongst ourselves (BYOB), and had a great evening. read more

Villa Barone - Pumpkin Ravioli in a Mushroom Sauce with Candied Walnuts - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

First visit I ordered veal parm. Veal was prepared very well but unfortunately the tomato sauce wasn't up to the same level. Lacked taste. My wife has the lasagne she was unimpressed. I had a couple bits and confirmed her opinion. Calamari was very good read more

Our favorite standard Italian. Great byob great outdoor dining options. Inside the table are adequately socially distanced . The byob is a great addiction as most all restaurants in Collingswood are . We started out meal with the bruschetta on toast which was perfect with really fresh shavings of Parmesan cheese . We love the fresh baked bread and oil and herb mixture . One suggestion would be to add cheese to the oil mixture it makes it so good. We had the pasta Positano which is always made with the freshest crab, shrimp and scallops. I also love the standard veal Parmesan . Villa gives you three generous filets of veal . I substitute the blush sauce it is so so good. The salad comes with the meal which is always a great addition . Service is always good and meal likewise. All in all a favorite of ours. read more

The waitress was so amazing. It's the only reason I even gave two stars. Otherwise, if it wasn't for her, I would give one star. my family and I have been going to this restaurant for many years always been one of our favorites. November 2019 we noticed the dishes weren't the same. We weren't too happy but we figured it was busy and maybe they just had an off Nite My family and I were just there on a Sunday wasn't busy atmosphere was great. All the food was terrible. Absolutely terrible. Calamari app was so bad, it was like the kind you get at a pizza shop. It was as if it has been frozen for two years and they just dropped it in the fryer. It was gross. It didn't even look appetizing. Then the crab meat stuffed mushrooms. There was no way there was any crab meat in those things strictly stuffing. Then came the meals not one person at the table. There were 12 of us said they enjoyed their meal. a few of us got the veal Marcella.. For one, the veal looked like chopped ground beef, and it taste like chopped ground beef. It was so dry there was not one tiny taste of Marcella in the slightest bit! I ordered broccoli rob with it that was so bad. It was so bitter and the big, thick green stalks I couldn't even cut with a knife. The linguine with crab meat, and spinach, there must have been four pieces of spinach. The crab meat was by no means fresh lump crab. It tastes, like somebody dropped a cup of salt in it. It was not appetizing at all. Two different people got ravioli and Yorky. It was so overloaded with the sauce you couldn't even taste that pasta that by the way was well over cooked. We will never go back there and we will never ever recommend for anyone to go. Food is horrible. if they want to continue to survive, they need to get some good Italian shops in there and make much better.Food read more

Dined here for the first time this weekend, and it was wonderful! Easy to make reservations (inside and outdoor dining) on the Opentable app. Tables were socially distant, menus were accessible through a QR code to limit contact, and all staff work masks. They gave us complimentary bread with olive oil, and the bread was warm and delicious. Calamari was great. It came with marinara sauce and another green sauce - pesto? Not sure but it was good! Vodka rigatoni was absolutely delicious. Possibly the best I've had. A little more on the expensive side, but great for a nice evening out! read more

Villa Barone - Complimentary bread & olive oil - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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Best value on Haddon Ave. Excellent service, good, and value! Male server a consummate professional- lobster rav with side of gnocchi & tiramisu for dessert! Great ambience, neighborhood atmosphere but royal treatment too!!! read more

It's hard to choose a place on Haddon Ave considering there's much to choose from. This place stands out for a few reasons. I've come here twice. Once for a birthday dinner and second on Valentine's Day. For starters, I suggest whether you have a party of 2 or more to make a reservation. This place is insanely popular and Either time I've been here they've been packed. They have two dining rooms. One has a bit more privacy and will be just past the doorway on your left. Service here is seamless. On my last visit (Valentine's Day), the menu featured a few of their resident dishes as well as a few specialties. You'll get as much bread as you like, complimented with a garlic pepper oil for dipping. I ordered the Linguini, Crabmeat & Spinach; while my girlfriend ordered Eggplant Parm. As far as dessert, a woman was going around offering a chocolate tasting. Honestly, the portions are huge so I don't ever have room for dessert. EVER! read more

Villa Barone - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

My wife and I finally made it to Villa Barone after living in Collingswood for 2 years. The restaurant has an old school charm to it. It was nice to get bread and olive oil as soon as you sat down. Our waiter was very courteous to us, and was there to answer any questions about the menu. He also went over some specials that were not on the regular menu. I decided to get the bass stuffed with crab meat specal. The bass itself was cooked well, but could of used more salt on it. There was a decent amount of crab in the entree though. Not a bad spot if you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for Italian food. read more

an amazing spot, and also very fair pricing!! the decor is beautiful and makes for a lovely meal experience. the bread is wonderful as well as our entrees, the rigatoni vodka and the chicken vesuvio! every entree comes with a soup or salad, which is a bonus. for dessert definitely grab coffees as well as the chocolate cream puffs. a wonderful date night experience. read more

Villa Barone - top: chicken vesuvio, bottom: rigatoni vodka - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Came in on a Sunday night for a birthday dinner. Our waitress, Taylor, was amazing! 6 of us and all our orders were perfect, we had plenty of water, and Taylor was sweet, funny, and knowledgeable about the menu/specials. Unfortunately, the calamari was chewy, the dinner salads had a microscopic amount of dressing on it, and the vodka sauce was average. Taylor literally ran outside because someone in my party forgot their leftovers-that's dedication. read more

We're never disappointed when we dine at Villa Barone. Yesterday's meal was delicious as always, but kudos especially to Angela who seemed to have more than her share of table to serve on a busy day; but she did it wonderfully with such a bright smile and so eager to accommodate..such a sweet and gracious person that made our dining experience all the more enjoyable. This establishment is fortunate to have Angela on their team! read more

Villa Barone is absolutely wonderful! They had nice outdoor seating and the staff is very friendly. They had a barcode on the table to bring the menu up on your phone. Bread and oil with slices were great! The Gorgonzola salad was excellent and was a large portion. The Vesuvio dish was fabulous! It had breaded veal topped with tomato slices and sautéd spinach with a creamy Alfredo sauce and tortellini. We got dessert to go and it was equally as good, wish I had a picture to post! I highly recommend Villa Barone! read more

Villa Barone - Vesuvio. - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

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Food and service was excellent. My wife had dietary restrictions and they made a special meal for her which was great. Plus our server, Taylor was amazing! Great customer service! read more

What is there to dislike about this place? Collingswood is such a cute town with one of the most charming main streets in NJ with a charming restaurant like Villa Barone to match it. This place follows COVID19 guidelines and their service is amazing. If you can, I recommend eating outdoors so you can enjoy what Collingswood has to offer while enjoying Villa Barone's delicious food. I enjoyed one of their daily pasta specials while my friend had one of their paninis (I don't remember which one she got tho!). Will be back soon! read more

Luncheon party review only: I live close to the area that spawned this business( so to speak,and others) so I was anxious to try this incarnation of a Chambersburg( it's near Trenton) classic haunt. Our Saturday visit in wintery conditions was for a very nice bday party for an even nicer young lady and her loving family and friends. It was organized as a 3 option meal with apps for the table. Starting off was good pizza dough based bread with an herbed oil to go with it. Apps were a nice if pale red capresse salad. It was plated artfully but not in a way for 8-10 people to share. I would try this again only in the heart of summer( self admitted tomato snob here) The fried calamari looked promising with good marinara and tartar sauce, but many pieces were tough. A fresh but standard salad followed. Next up was a pasta course that was my highlight. Excellent vodka sauce rigatoni and almost as good ziti in red. Our options for the meal were chicken, salmon or eggplant rollatini, Trish kindly agreed to share her later and I shared my fowl. It was foul unfortunately. The meat was tough and the rose colored sauce not helpful in covering an off flavor. Nor was the mozz and roasted peppers perched atop. We didn't finish, nor did another party goer who had this at our table. The eggplant was much better so cheers to a coordinated dining order. I like the look and feel of this place and might consider trying a normal dinner or lunch service. I even hear the pizza is legit. But with other nearby options that I KNOW are consistently great, it might be some time before that happens. read more

The service is always amazing and the food is Always fresh!!! Chicken parm and ravioli is a must!!!

Owner was rude, miserable, and scolded his employees in front of patrons. I screwed up the online reservation and needed to add two people which was like pulling teeth and owner was hesitant about accommodating us although plenty of open tables. Our server Neil was nice, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was average overall.. only a couple complaints out of 8 people. Every time we stray from Il Fiore we are disappointed. Will not return based on mediocre food and obnoxious owner! read more

I heard great reviews about this place, hence we decided to give the place a try. The first red flag was when the server sat us down, they had a small plate of oil with seasonings sitting at the table. The waiter told us that it's just sitting out for the guest, so it's being re-used by multiple people which is unhygienic. Our food came with a salad which was wet and soggy. The vinaigrette that was on it was super sour. We ordered a lasagna and vodka pasta. The vodka pasta was good, lasagna was super greasy and had too much cheese. There was maybe like 2 lasagna noodles and the rest was cheese and some ground meat. Overpriced food and didn't taste good, very disappointing. read more

Villa Barone - Salad that came with the meal.. - Italian Near Me - Collingswood, New Jersey

Came here recently with a group of friends for dinner. It's BYO so make sure to bring your own bottles. We did family style and ended up sharing the bruschetta, salads, Margarita pizza, lobster ravioli, and vodka rigatoni. Overall, everything was good but my favorite dish was definitely the lobster ravioli. read more

The service is the best, the food not so much. I understand they started as a pizza place, maybe they should have stuck with that (although the pizza is pretty mediocre) read more

I ordered Veal Saltimbocca there was no ham on my meal and the veal was very tough, service wasn't good there was only one waiter covering the whole upstairs area. We had reservations and waited for our food after other patrons who arrived after us. We will not be returning to this establishment. Very disappointed... read more

I will preface this by saying one of my favorite foods at Italian restaurants is broccoli rabe. It really makes or breaks the restaurant for me. With that being said, I was here recently for my mother's birthday. It was not my first time here, but I haven't been in a while. I recalled the broccoli rabe being pretty good in the past, so I ordered it along with my entree, penne alla vodka. Well, everything was good and the food generally has an authentic feel. But the broccoli rabe was off that night. It's okay, it happens. It won't stop me from going back. read more

I love this place. They are officially my go to for treat yourself take out. The portions you get for the price are amazing. I always order the vodka rigatoni and it's still delicious as leftovers. Plus their bread is fresh and sooo good. read more

Everything is good here but especially mushroom things and seafood things. The half and half pasta fagioli and tomato basil soup sounds weird af but it is a match made in heaven. Only thing that isnt good is the free salad, which is the case everywhere. VB, just skip this offering and make the entrees a dollar cheaper, please! read more