Villa Nova&#x27;s

Just have to stick with my two standards ! Veal picatta or Salisbury steak ! Amazing ! But chicken…read moreparm is so more cooked that it's so over cooked ! Great service ! Great double gin and tonic ! Love the staff but be particular in what you order ! There is truly no reason to serve that dish for $17 ! Table seating was horrible ! No reason to cram people in On a Thursday ! Now to find something to get this taste out of my mouth !

I used to LOVE the people at this restaurant. The food is just average at best but service was good…read more. Tonight we sat for 40 minutes with no food , no one checked on us , and we arrived around 4:40 in the afternoon and the place was not busy . We ordered burgers and fries , nothing complicated . Girl took our order and never returned . Finally Flagged someone down at 5:30 because we had to be somewhere at 6 . It was clear the food was not even started because they had "a Lot of orders rolling in ". That's carry out . We were first . She basically said we could just leave . I saw her speak to a manager before delivering this message . While sitting there I over heard another customer call the place "disgusting " And it felt like the staff was arguing . And no they were not short staffed .

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We have eaten here many times over the years and have always had a good experience with both the…read morefood and service. Prices are amazing. My all time favorite is their Baked Ziti which is the best I have ever had. I also like their Lasagna and Tiramisu.

While traveling we always stop here! The food is delicious and the staff is so kind! The tables are…read moreclean as well as the whole restaurant. Ambiance is very home like which is extremely comforting!

Garlic bread

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Folks, let me tell you something. Amici's in Scottsville--tremendous pizza. Absolutely tremendous…read more People are talking about it. Smart people, hungry people, people who know pizza. They're saying, "How do they do it? How is the cheese so perfect? How is the crust so beautiful?" And I tell them, it's Amici's. That's what they do. You walk in, and immediately you know: this is not fake pizza. This is not weak pizza. This is strong pizza. Very strong. The sauce? Incredible. The toppings? Perfect. The cheese pull? Maybe the best cheese pull anyone has ever seen. Some people are saying that. I don't know, but they're saying it.

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Philly Cheesesteak hot sub with the works

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Great homemade pizza! Am sure the beer is great as well…read more Great place to eat in Orange!

The margarita pizza is amazing. They only have one size but they do it right!…read moreThey are busy so you might have to wait...do it. You'll be glad you did.

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The last time I ordered from here was a year ago. I don't know why I even bother putting myself…read morethrough the disappointment of ordering from this location. This time my pizzas barely had any toppings and the first third of the pizza had nothing but sauce. Not a single topping.

They messed up every order and won't even give a refund or fix it. Staff and Manager is rude and…read morethe manager Jessica yelled and swore at my disabled veteran elderly parents over the phone If I can give a Zero star I would. They mess up my friends order too. Just don't go to papa John's bad service 10/10 Drivers eat the food in the car and I had bite marks in the peppers and they bug me to tip more when I tip very well over the computer

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Dr. Ho's Humble Pie

4.4(344 reviews)

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Love this place ! Mom and pop all the way ! They care very much about what they do ! Chicken…read moresandwich was unusable to me . Hard shell but chicken cooked perfectly . The owner addressed the problem . They really appreciate feed back ! Pizza alway perfect ! Beer paired well ! Best home town feel !

Four of us grabbed dinner at Dr Ho's Humble Pie this past Friday after we got situated at our…read moreweekend getaway in the area. We weren't sure what this restaurant would be like, since we drove through a dark and narrow road to get there. Much to our surprise, this was a full sit-down experience, and we had to wait 30-40 minutes to be seated. We decided to share the TRIPLE THREAT COMBO! (49.99) which comes with cheesy garlic bread (their signature!), one large salad, and one large specialty pizza. This was a lot of food, and we had enough leftovers to feed another mouth and half. THE FAT AND SASSY Their menu claims that this is the "best garlic cheese bread ever". And indeed it was because I wolfed down seven pieces of that bread within 15 minutes. I love that this was practically a pizza -- round pizza dough topped generously with cheddar and whole cloves of roasted garlic. The cheesy grease and pungent aromatic flavors exploded in my mouth. After seven pieces, I knew I had to stop because there was other food to come. CAESAR SALAD This was a typical Caesar salad with above average Caesar dressing, but there was just way too much of it mixed in. Besides that, pretty solid! I would ask for the dressing on the side in the future. THE HEAVY HAND This is Dr Ho's version of the Meat Lovers pizza, which was topped generously with sopressata, capicola, Italian sausage, and other ingredients like shaved onions, mushroom, and variety of cheeses. We got this one because we wanted more protein, but unfortunately, with the amount of cured meat that was slathered on, it was overbearingly salty. After my first slice of pizza, I started taking meat off my slice because it was too much. Overall, 3.5/5, but bumping to a 4/5 because we were pretty sure we would have had a better experience if we chose a different pizza. Still, I'm happy we got to try a restaurant in the Charlottesville area that is popular and well-loved by locals. Also, fantastic pricing with honestly the best cheesy garlic bread I've ever had. I would recommend getting here ASAP especially during the weekends because they don't take reservations or call ahead orders for dine in.

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2.6(20 reviews)

1.6 mi

Good again ! Need more salt ! I like the wings but small ! Fast delivery !…read more Price good

I guess this is 2025…read more $20 worth of food. I will say the loaded chicken was tasty. However, hard to discern between my starvation or its actual flavor.

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Lampo

4.3(550 reviews)

11.3 mi

Husband and I went here for dinner during our first night in Charlottesville. The pizza had great…read moretextures- thin crust on the bottom but bready at the edge, and the right amount of cheese and spicy sausage topping. We each got a pizza and were able to finish both since we were starving. We loved the pizza scissors! Our server was prompt, and we felt lucky to be seated right away on a Wednesday night. Their connecting bar was having a concert outside, with what felt like hundreds of people in attendance. We also learned that we could park in the industrial warehouse lot next door since it was after 5 PM. We'll be back!

SERVICE We came in on a rainy evening and were told the…read morewait might be about 45 minutes...and no space to wait indoors so we sat outside in the covered patio and they came by to let us order drinks as we waited. Thankfully, got the drink and were called in early about 15 minutes into the wait. That little surprise made things start off on a good note. Once inside, we sat at the bar since there weren't tables available and we were HUNGRY and cold! Even with the weather and a busy crowd, everything felt smooth and relaxed. AMBIANCE The place was small and cozy with a warm vibe that instantly made us forget the rain outside! The cool shallot-shaped lamps over the bar gave off soft light, making the whole space feel super calm and inviting. Sitting at the bar felt right choice for us for our first time -- close enough to the energy of the restaurant and people watching and seeing the pizzas get made but still comfortable! There's a soft buzz but cozy enough to chat and just feel at home. FOOD We ordered the Abruzzo pizza with beef and pork meatballs, fiore di latte, San Marzano tomato, basil, and pecorino. It was hearty and rich but still balanced. We also wanted to try the Prosciutto pizza, which was not the favorite but still good. The San Marzano tomato sauce for the Abruzzo was the star of the show. We were sad we didn't order another pizza with the tomato sauce to switch it up but oh well, another time right?! Loved the floppiness, the tomato sauce flavor, and the crust! Have to love the scissor-plate idea -- very clever and so easy. And size of these personal small-sized pizzas perfect for 2 people so we could have room for dessert and not have leftovers! We finished with the Zeppole "donuts" which were fried ricotta donuts tossed in cinnamon sugar with a hint of lemon (which I LOVED the lemon here and cinnamon sugar worked perfectly!). They were light, warm, crispy and just what you want at the end of a meal. The food was delicious, though definitely on the pricier side ($16-$18 each for the small pizzas, $9 for dessert. Still, everything felt thoughtful and worth it for the quality!

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Below Deck Pizza and Deli

4.8(8 reviews)

27.4 mi

No picture we ate it all. The name says it all ... below deck. The upstairs is a different…read morerestaurant. :) the food at below deck was truly delicious. All made to order. We sat out and watched the boats and the water. Nice weather. But back to the food. Wings were perfect. Hubby got the buffalo and I got the honey mustard. We also ordered a pizza and salad to share. Worth the Stop even if your just driving through

Below Deck is a hidden gem, located below the popular Tim's Restaurant. Offering quick grab and go…read moreoptions at a reasonable price and friendly service this is a great option. There's a good variety of food options from pizza to hot dogs to sandwiches or wings. You can definitely find something to satiate your hunger. My family has eaten here several times and the food has always been freshly prepared, high quality, and tasty. Below Deck has become our go-to quick serve restaurant around the Lake.

Cheddar Baccon Ranch

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J.A. T.

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3

1

8 years ago

Trust me do not waste your time at this place. Have been here more than a few times and every time it gets worse. Tonight our order was completely wrong, and took over an hour due to them not making our pizza until we got there while other items were finished and drying out. Worst part is when we got home the items ordered were completely wrong and not what we ordered. Called the place to make them aware and they told us to drive 25 minutes and come back and they would either remake food or give us a store credit. Honestly the food sucks here anyway but it is only place on lake. Moving forward we will never go to this rat infested place again and hope none of you do either. None of this is false or made up the owner was completely rude and unwilling to make the situation right. I'm glad he needed our $40 so bad!!!! read more

Angel C.

104

8

2

13 years ago

We have frequented Villa Nova's for a couple of years now, mainly due to lack of choices in our community. In the past their service and food have been inconsistent and wait times for to-go orders have been extremely long. In the past couple of months things have improved and we have really enjoyed going there. It seems like they have been taking customer concerns into consideration, which is great! read more

Kenny D.

210

1

0

11 years ago

We found Villa Nova's by accident, and we are so glad that we did. Food was wonderful, and the staff was very attentive. The bread was outstanding and the entrees were all very good, there were four of us in our party and each of we most satisfied with our menu choices. If you are in the area I would certainly recommend that you eat here. read more

V H.

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5

3

13 years ago

The best pizza!! I know the wait time is long for pick up but it's because they are making that thing from scratch, yum. The wait staff is friendly and treat regulars with attentiveness. I love the small feel. Totally recommended!! read more

Joan W.

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1

0

18 years ago

BEST pizza that I have had in years. Certainly the best I have had in this area -- including Charlottesville and Richmond. Yummy. I think I will order a take-out now! Enjoy. read more

Devin H.

97

43

8

18 years ago

The guy on the first review went when they first opened. The only down side now is that you have to wait now because people have realized that it so so good! read more

David S.

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20

0

6 years ago

Good stuff. Not the best ever but always good. Prices are ok and worth the trip. I go every now and again.

William T.

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2

0

15 years ago

I have only purchased pizza. But in this area, this is the best pizza. One down fall, they do not deliver.

Douglas H.

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1

0

4 years ago

Pizza and the food is really well down and I can see they care about what they sell!!

Karen J K.

1369

18

11

8 years ago

great Italian food and pasta love their pasta cream sauce spinach and artichokes

Lizzy P.

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1

0

5 years ago

calamri was horrible dried out no calamri love their pizza but

Rob C.

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54

1

14 years ago

I think this is the best place to eat a pizza in Fluvanna.

Bryan J.

88

4

0

13 years ago

Chicken cheese Philly is da bomb. Pizza is amazing.

Charlotte T.

735

9

1

14 years ago

Delicious! Staff rocks! Food is always awesome!!

Mike L.

2

6

0

10 years ago

Wrong spot

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