Energy | Grilled Chicken | Atmosphere Energy: This place has genuinely great energy from the moment you walk in. The restaurant is divided into two rooms, each with a slightly different feel. The main dining room is large but arranged fairly tightly, with tables close together. While it's snug, it gives off a warm, lively "big family restaurant" vibe -- full of conversation, movement, and shared enjoyment rather than feeling cramped. The second room is more private and quieter, with about 8-10 tables that seat roughly 4-6 people each. If you're looking for a more intimate or low-noise experience, that room is definitely the better choice. Grilled Chicken: I ordered the grilled chicken, and it was a standout. The portion was generous and satisfying without being overwhelming. The chicken itself was well-seasoned and cooked through while still remaining juicy. The vegetables served alongside it weren't just an afterthought -- they were well prepared and complemented the flavors of the dish nicely, adding balance and color to the plate. Altogether it felt like a thoughtfully composed, hearty meal. Atmosphere: We visited on a Saturday night, and the place was packed -- always a good sign for popularity and food quality. Even without a reservation, the wait was only about 10 minutes, which was impressive given how busy it was. The one drawback to the evening was seating. We ended up next to a family with three very young kids, which shifted the mood away from the romantic dinner we had planned. The lively environment is great for groups and families, but table placement can definitely affect the experience depending on what kind of evening you're hoping for. Pro tips: - There's a surprisingly good amount of parking available, which makes arrival easy even during peak hours. - Make a reservation if you can, and specifically request the more private room or a back-corner table in the main dining room for a quieter, more intimate experience. read more

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This is a really cute local spot with tons of character. The inside is meant to transport you to the streets of Italy with the decorations. The main room has music playing which is a little loud when the restaurant is full. The side room is a bit quieter, so if you want to be out of the noise, that is your spot! The food was really good. I had the special risotto with sausage and mushrooms, and Nate had the lemon chicken with veggies. We also shared a chocolate souffle. All the flavors worked really well together. Honestly my favorite part was the wine- the papale primitivo di manduria DOC was so flavorful and full bodied. It tasted exactly as the description. The service was a little slow at first but Filipe our server was great once it got going. This place was very family friendly and tons of kids were there- so this is not quite the date night away from the kids we were hoping for. The food is also priced similarly to other local spots- expect to pay $50-70 per person for 1 drink, a meal, and shared dessert. read more

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Summary- I took my mother here- did not disappoint. Worth it. I recommend So it was a last minute decision for Indigenous peoples day dinner with my wife, mother and father. We were sitting at home and wanted Italian and I knew just where to take them. We went to Villa Bella. We got there around 7p and the dinner rush was slowing but it was still rather busy. We were serviced by a very friendly, but busy server. She did a fantastic job and was very accommodating even though we counted 6 other tables of 4 or more guests. The food- fantastic and exactly what you want when you take the family out. Clean tables, clean restroom, clean flowers. Good food- Everyone loved their food Total bill-$208 plus tip Table- anti pasta sicialiano- really a nice treat I ordered a pizza- fantastic brick oven pizza My father, meat lasagna- he finished it which he never does so I was happy My mother, a Cesar salad with salmon that she said was very tasty My wife a salad with salmon on the side. Everyone had drinks Here's the deal, what I really enjoyed was that I got to have family time and enjoy a meal and it was hassle free. I recommend. On the weekends it's busy but because it's a nice family spot. read more

Villa Bella - Cappuccino - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

It's been a while since I've been to Villa Bella but I after my recent visit, I have only good things to write about! The service was very warm and attentive. The ambiance is just gorgeous and all the food ordered was delicious. The bread dipping oil is so addicting and unique. We started with a large Caesar salad to share but not pictured. read more

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We really like Villa Bella in urke and it is a go-to place for us. We toically fi gor dinner. I usualy order the Spaghetti alla Carbonara or the Spaghetti alla Siciliana with Italian sausage whije my wife enjoys the Manicotti. The food is delicios and the portions are just right. If you pair a pasta dish with a salad, it is too much. Warm bread and garlic knots accompany meaks. We have also trued the Bruschetta, a tasty and light appetizr. We have been for lunch, too. I had an 8" pizza and salad. A perfect combination. My wife, on the other hand was disappoirnted in her Parmigiana sub. She found it overcooked. Staff members are very friendly and efficient. read more

Extremely nice restaurant. This is family and date worthy. The staff here fully understand what good service is. That's not the case at nearby restaurants, and the reason I go here. Comfortable seats, with plenty of room. Parking lot can be unique, yet so is a lot of NOVA. The spaghetti and its sauce wow! Their chicken parmigiana is tasty too. These are my usuals, but recently liked their pizza very much. Best guess is people who enjoy Italian food, will be quite content here. Will be back soon, and an easy going place. That alone is another reason to go here. You don't feel the gigantic stadium vibe. read more

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My first visit to this restaurant. We had a large group but the service was efficient and friendly. The food was delicious. My spaghetti carbonara was very tasty and it was all I could do not to eat my weight in garlic knots. The salmon was flaky and tender. Half the group had to go boxes because of the portions. They have a nice separate room for groups. We loved the old school Italian decor. Excellent choice, I recommend. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! We happened to be in the Burke area and saw that this place had great Google reviews. I can see why! The complimentary bread that they give you is amazing. We went through two baskets of it (couldn't help it!) Always a spaghetti fan, I tried the spaghetti and meatballs and it was excellent. It had a great sauce and the portion was more than enough. We also tried the chicken parm sub and it was awesome! The salad that came with the sub was top notch as well. The service was fast and friendly and the overall value was outstanding. We will definitely be coming back! If you happen to be in the area, give it a try! read more

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We had a very disappointing visit with three small kids. We were seated and looked over the menu, but when we tried to order a pizza and calzone, we were suddenly told that the pizza oven was broken, No one warned us at the door or when we were seated. We had to scramble to find other options for the children. To make matters worse I ordered the chicken Marsala and the sauce had no flavor. I spoke to the manager to share our frustration, she shrugged it off and said the hostess should have mentioned it-offering no real apology or care. We will NOT be coming back! read more

Great food! Service was excellent and the restaurant was cute. We enjoyed two pasta dishes and dessert. Home town Italian restaurant feeling. read more

Having lived in Italy, our standards for neighborhood Italian restaurants is somewhat high, and Villa Bella exceeded all of them. Aside from being one of the few area restaurants with Primitivo wines and cafe corretto on the menu, the food was excellent (we had the porcini risotto and porcini ravioli), the service attentive, and the atmosphere was wonderful -- we felt as if we'd been transported back to our small Italian village and the neighborhood ristorante we frequented. Compliments to Kiki and Jack! read more

Pretty generous portions on the food. The service for a Friday night was good and our food came out fast, especially since they were also hosting a wedding party. The calamari was delicious on the sampler platter. The calzones are huge and the dipping marinara sauce was tasty. They support our local lake Braddock high school so we try and support them. The Ambiance was fine a little crowded but to be expected for the time and day of the week. Got seated immediately with no reservations. The only reason it was not five stars was that the Alfredo sauce wasn't as creamy and cheesy as some of the other chain Italian favorites. read more

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Beautiful small restaurant with consistently good service. Tends to be very busy and noisy at peak times, so we tend to only go later in the evening, 7:30 at the earliest on Saturdays. The food is consistently great, in particular their pizzas and calzones. Some of the pasta dishes can be a bit heavy on the cheese and not very complex in their flavor profiles. Personal favorite dish is the Trio Gnocchi, but anything on their specials list tends to be fantastic. read more

I've had two pizzas from here since it's a in the neighborhood. Both were carry out, I've never stayed to eat at the restaurant, but the restaurants certainly looks pretty The first time was cheese and pepperoni and.. largely forgettable. not bad but I felt it had way too much salt. That's the one thing that really stuck with me. The second pizza, just now, had pepperoni and italian sausage. Perhaps the last pizza was not their best, but this one was quite a surprise! The pizza is.. wet, that is quite a bit of sauces, and juices. Bold taste of sauce. Italian sausage is good but I don't think it should be a "gourmet" topping and thus a higher price. There's a hint of spicy pepper but can't be sure if that's the sausage, or the pepperoni. The last thing I noticed was oddly surprising: the crust is good! Fresh, thin, with a bit of air in the dough, instead of the dense and chewy crust that I remembered last time. It's just fresher this time. I'm always comparing pizza to my favorite (so far) which is Kings NY Pizza, but Kings has its own issues with delivering to Burke. Villa Bella is not as good as Kings, but.. in a pinch, when I don't feel like waiting, and want something fresh, now? Villa Bella will do. read more

Villa Bella - Pepperoni and Italian sausage pizza - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

We have received two gift cards to this restaurant and have tried twice. Disappointing. Charming interior but tables too tight. Service is generally slow. The food is fair. I had the chicken special last night and it was tough. Too hard to eat really. My wife had a seafood risotto special. Not that great. No dinner salads come with the meals. Unusual for an Italian restaurant especially when entrees are often $25. There are better Italian restaurants locally such as Giordanos in Kings Park. We see no need to return here. read more

We have been coming to Villa Bella for years but in the last year or so the service here has gone downhill. We recently came here and for the third time in a row we had an order come out incorrectly. Instead of working to correct the problem, the manager is sent over only to ask if we would like to place another order for the item we originally ordered. I do not intend to pay for another meal when my original meal was brought out incorrectly! The managers are rude and do not value the customer. I do not intend to bring my family here again if this is how they do business and treat their customers. read more

This is the best pizza in the area! My family eats here once a week, on average. All of the food is excellent. It looks like a tiny place from the outside, but it is nice restaurant with courteous staff. I see families here all the time. Worth the drive! Paul read more

I am really tired of getting undercooked pizza from this place. They need a new pizza chef.

Good food, prices, great staff, good location! Nice family restaurant! In Burke Center off Burke Commons near Walmart.

Decided to try this place tonight (9/22/24). The food was delicious, drinks great. Service was good. Not the most amazing service, but decent. Ambiance was good. I'll definitely be back! read more

Villa Bella - Aperol Sprtiz! - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

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We had a very nice dinner the first time we visited. The food was tasty and Thé atmosphere was lively and pleasant. Tables are close together but still the noise level was low. We returned a week later because we had liked it so much. However, we did not consider it was Friday evening. It was so busy our main meal arrived one hour after the appetizer and the noise level was high. Excellent family owned business except on very busy Friday night. read more

Very yummy unassuming restaurant, good place to take your family! Bread was very yum.

We really wanted to like this place. Ambiance and wait staff were good, but the food was not. It was cold and microwaved and even the pizza came to our table cold. The 6 of us, with 3 high schoolers and often going out to eat with other kids friends can add up to 6-9 deep. We frequent places we like and go out often to eat. Not sure who is giving these 4 starts for this restaurant but we were underwhelmed by a mile. We really truly wanted to like it but that's a lot of dishes to try for 6 people and none of us finished and left hungry. Our soup was microwaved, middle hot, edges cold. No flavor. No salt. Pizza tasted like we made it our own kitchen. Sorry to say, we won't be coming back. Hope this helps someone not waste hard earned money. read more

Mediocre food. I had 6 cheese ravioli which cost about $13, 2 meatballs and 1 sausage which was $5.99. The ravioli was okay, sauce was okay as well. Meatballs were dense with little to no taste, golf ball like and the sausage was extremely dense, with no taste whatsoever I ordered these items because the sausage and peppers i was going to order was $21.95, yikes! Very expensive place for so so food. I'm guessing based on the dense makeup of the sausage and meatballs they are commercially made and purchased frozen from a restaurant supplier like US Foods, etc. I cannot recommend this establishment its overpriced Mediocre food in a decent environment indoors. read more

Villa Bella - 2 meatballs and 1 sausage - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

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Excellent food, whether it's pasta or pizza! The only thing we wish the owners would change is serving large pizzas for dine in (only serve medium) and extending the lunch take out menu for dinner like the hot subs that they have (which are excellent). read more

I struggled with giving this restaurant a 2 or 3 and figured it was a 2.5 and rounded up to 3. There were a lot of great things about this place but more negatives than I'd like. First of all we chose this place because it sounded awesome and checked the boxes of everything we were looking for--pasta, pizza, kid-friendly and kid menus. I thought that the restaurant was super charming as soon as we walked in. The skeleton at the bar with a wine glass was cool, as was some kids clothes hung on a fake laundry line next to the wall murals of an idyllic Italian neighborhood. While waiting for the host, my daughter was waiting next to me and the host turned around and walked right into her, slamming her head on leg. He barely acknowledged her or the situation. "I said loudly are you ok? That must have hurt!" He finally looked at her and said what to me sounded like an insincere apology. Luckily she was more surprised than actually hurt. We had also told the host we had 3 kids and 2 adults and he only gave us 2 kids menus so I had to get up and ask for a 3rd. So we were kind of already off to a shaky start. I thought the kids menu was great with so many fun options--butterfly pizza, heart pizza, ravioli, spaghetti, baked ziti, chicken fingers or fettuccine Alfredo. Also they do free kids meals on Tuesday nights, which is awesome! When I asked the waitress if they came with kids drinks she said she was pretty sure they did and I asked what the options were--regular milk, chocolate milk and juice. We chose juice, a kids spaghetti and kids cheese ravioli. I chose the Gamberi wrap and fries. After 15 mins of waiting, a small bread basket shows up with only 3 garlic bread rolls and 1 bread roll for the 5 of us which I thought odd. When the main meal came came, one of my daughters was given a plate of fancy ravioli and it turned out it wasn't the kids one so they had to take it back to the kitchen. The rest of the food arrived and I was worried my daughter would need to wait a long time since they got her order wrong, but luckily it wasn't long at all. The food was terrific, but I had to get up to ask for Parmesan cheese (strange that wasn't brought automatically for this being an Italian place). I also had to get up to ask for ketchup and was ignored. Had to ask a 2nd time and they finally brought some out. None of us got any waters. Service was interesting for the first 3/4 of the meal as I had to continuously get up from the table and walk over to find our waitress. She checked in more towards the end when we were finishing our meal, maybe eager to get us out of there as the 3 kids were being, well, kids! The worst when I got the check and see I was charged for 4 kids drinks. After the kids drank their first ones I asked for refills, and wasn't told it was extra. I didn't even know the first ones weren't included in the kids meals. When I asked to clarify I was told that the waitress told me that they were not included when I ordered, but if that was the case, I clearly would not have ordered them. I was so burnt out from the kids and the long meal that we just needed to get out of there so I just paid it begrudgingly. read more

Villa Bella - Gamberi Wrap--delicious! Fresh spinach, bruschetta, fresh avocado, and chopped grilled shrimp. Took a bite too soon! Lol - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

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Unfortunately I cannot rate the food because the owner/manager was so rude we left before being seated. He made me feel like an idiot because we did not make a reservation and we were putting him out because the kitchen staff was behind. He publicly criticized the host for seating people when tables were open even though the waiting area was packed. I was looking forward to trying this place and celebrating our anniversary here, but we couldn't stand to support them when they made us feel so horribly on our special day. read more

I NEVER review places, in fact, this is my first one, but I felt this experience warranted one... They must've been out of salt in the back, I had to salt my fettuccine 3 times. And it had a weird eggy flavor. My daughter's pesto pasta was equally as bland. Super disappointing especially at that price point. Garlic knots and bread served as appetizer were yummy. Service was sub par at best. Server rarely checked on us. Manager never stopped by our table. Granted, it was a busy Friday night, but I've worked enough years in the service industry to know this was past the point of just a busy night rush. Ambiance is the only thing that saved this place. Sadly, not enough to ever go back to dine in. We have had their pizza to go once and it was not bad. read more

Such a cute spot! The inside has a lot of cute little decoration pieces that is hard to find in many restaurants around town. Will say its quite pricey but the quality is good and the portions are very filling. Would definiteky recommend the margarita pizza and calzones since it was great comfort food! Also - service here is so great! Our waitress was super on top of refilling our water, making food recommendations, and everything! read more

Villa Bella - Calzone Ricotta - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

I was really excited to go here with my friend for a nice dinner. The food looked delicious online! My friend and I came in and it's a very cute restaurant vibe. Were seated immediately even though the restaurant was busy (not full but a normal dinner service); great right? Well we sat at our table and we sat for 20 minutes and no one had come up to us, and 2 other tables had been seated around us and already had some orders in. We flagged the host down as he sat another table and told him. He apologized and went to another member of the staff and pointed to us. Another 5 minutes later and nothing. We finally had enough because we knew we'd be here awhile even if someone came to us immediately after 25 minutes. We went up to the host and returned our menus and told him. He was nice and apologetic but we were frustrated and ended up leaving. Really disappointing because my friend and I were really looking forward to dinner. But after a almost 30 minute wait at our table with no service, there wasn't a lot they could do to redeem our night. read more

I've been to Villa Bella Italian Restaurant a few times and I'd have to say that they're very consistent. Being a transplant from NY, I'm a harsh critic when it comes to my pizza. This is one of the few places in the Burke area that I'll order pizza from. If you're looking for a cozy, relatively quiet place, this is your spot. Lastly, each time I've gone, the service has been amazing. Whether you're on a date night, or by yourself, this place is worth the stop! read more

Nice Italian Restaurant. Pretty decor and relatively quiet. I especially like the Pomodoro pasta sauce. Prices are a bit lower than some other Italian places in the Burke area. read more

Food is excellent. Despite having a giant table next to us, we received our food quickly. I got the Alfredo Salmon which I would love to get every time. The portions are amazing. My husband got the meat tortellini. He said it was good but he wanted to try something else when we come back. It's for an older crowd based on the clientele I saw there that night but I will be back for the Salmon Alfredo 10/10 read more

We wanted to love this place, as it's right down the road from our new house and we're a Friday night pizza take-out family. Alas, it was not to be. We ordered a large pizza with a few toppings, a baked ziti, and 3 cannolis. The price for that was nearly $70! I was hoping the food would have gold dust on it for that price, but no. The pizza was good, I will give them that. You don't find much brick oven pizza in the 'burbs. But the ziti was very average and the cannoli shells were greasy, and not fully filled. Perhaps the experience in-person would be different, but it only traveled about 2 minutes, so I'm not convinced. Besides the price, the portions were extremely small. The large pizza is 14 inch, where others will consider a 16 inch a large. We'd been hoping to share the ziti, but it was a child's portion. I might try the pizza again, but probably not any time soon. TL;DR - very expensive, average food, not worth it. read more

Cheese Pizza Very noice indeed. Seeing if this changes the photo on the OneBite app. read more

Villa Bella - Cheese Pizza - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

Truly awful. I ordered the gnocchi trio without pesto, leaving bolognese and Alfredo sauces. Smashing a dry meatball into marinara sauce makes not a bolognese. The sauce was painfully acidic and wasn't even given a pinch of salt. Like at all. The Alfredo was greasy and gloopy and had the most off-putting aftertaste. I ordered pretty close to closing time, and I understand wanting to go home, however, this was the laziest slop of ladles and ladles of awful sauces. read more

Villa Bella - Smashed sloppy meatball posing as bolognese and the greasiest Alfredo. Womp. - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

I go there on a regular basis - mostly takeout. About 25 times in the last year. The management (Laura) is friendly and the plates are delicious. I especially like the cannelloni with pink sauce. read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant! Any pasta that you order is delicious and yummy. The atmosphere and interior are incredible too. Looks like you're somewhere in an Italian village. I visit this place at least once a month to taste quality food. read more

I had the Veal Frascati, which was very good. The garlic knots were good, I usually like them a bit more wet, but they were good, otherwise. Service was excellent. Others in my party had the Chicken Parmigan, Chicken Marsalla, and pizza, all of which looked very good, and I was told were very good. Lots to choose from on the menu and a nice wine list. I would definitely go back. read more

Villa Bella - Frascati - Italian Near Me - Burke, Virginia

I'm not sure if it was just an off day or if there's been a change in how they make pizza, but the bread was doughy and bready rather then the thin, crisp pizza I remember from Villa Bella. The sauce was great but that was the only part still good. I compared the undercarriage of of my pizza to some older reviews and there were major differences - no black spots, not as dark / golden brown, etc. Also no air bubbles. Overall, very disappointed read more