Good family; long time presence in the area. Real Italian cuisine. Desserts are very good. New decor is appealing. Parking lot that services the restaurant is very dangerous. Wish they'd move to a larger location with more parking dedicated to their establishment. read more

We dined for our first time at Villa Palma last night to celebrate my son's 23rd birthday. He wanted a really good chicken parmesan and we had no idea where to go since we are new to the area. Don't let the outside lack of curb appeal stop you from dining here. Once inside the restaurant has a delightful trendy appeal. Lisa our server was absolutely amazing. Retired from the hospitality industry; she is the perfect team member to have on your staff. She is knowledgeable, friendly and truly seems to love her job. The food and drink was delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

We recently dined here after making a reservation and had a solid, but not standout, experience. The ambiance is super cute--definitely one of the highlights. It has that cozy Italian feel that makes you want to settle in and enjoy a good meal. They're located in this strip mall, but walking in the restaurant made you felt like you were transported somewhere special. They started us off with fresh bread, olive oil, and Parmesan, which we appreciated. One thing I found a bit unusual was that salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes aren't automatically on the table. They do provide them, but only upon request--and it's a standard salt shaker with fresh cracked pepper. Not a big deal, but it feels like something that could have came out with the oil and Parmesan. We started with the calamari, which was nicely fried--crispy on the outside and mostly tender, though a few pieces leaned a bit chewy. The marinara sauce was straightforward and a bit plain, nothing that really elevated the dish. My wife ordered the shrimp pasta. It was decent overall, but when I asked if she would order it again, she said no--which kind of sums it up. I had the clams and linguini in a white wine sauce. The linguini itself was cooked perfectly, but the clams were rubbery, which usually points to being overcooked. The sauce leaned too sharp and acidic, lacking that balance you expect from a proper white wine sauce--typically finished with butter to round it out and bring everything together. That richness was definitely missing which added to a poor experience for me. Service was slower than expected. It took about 50 minutes to receive our main dishes after ordering, which felt long--especially for a reservation-only restaurant and we ordered seafood dishes which doesn't take long to make. Pricing also felt a bit high for what you get and sides are all à la carte, which adds up quickly without a noticeable bump in portion size or overall experience. If the food and service matched the ambiance, this would have been a much stronger overall experience. As it stands, it was decent, but it didn't quite meet my dining expectations given the pricing and reservation-only setup. read more

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Restrooms could work, that would help. Posting a sign below eye level at the hostess stand is really not helpful and then letting us know (table of 7) after we were seated was pretty crappy. Menu is incorrect and the waiter wanted to argue with me until I asked him to read it to me and clarify, then he apologized. He did not realize he was the waiter that somehow got a $42 tip on our tab a year ago on our credit card after we left a cash tip. Very surprised to see he still worked there. read more

excellent food, always. Service superb, efficient, friendly. Never a complaint. Going for years. read more

AWESOME pasta. Great service. The starters that we got were kinda disappointing but they didn't overshadow the incredible pasta I got. I might only get the sacchetti every time I come in. read more

Villa Palma Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

First time back to Villa Palma, since the extensive renovations, which I have to say transformed this into a much more upscale, beautiful restaurant. The service was very good including the hostess to the servers. The food was very good, especially the Rock shrimp appetizer prepared as if it were calamari and very light and not at all greasy. Friend had the muscle muscles which were terrific. I had the scallops and shrimp piccata and they were very good. The Caesar salad was a good salad, but it's not a Caesar dressing. read more

Don't let the fact that the restaurant is located in a strip of stores with blacked out windows deter you from going in. When you do enter it will be a clean, bright dining space with a modern tone. The establishment has seating in booths, half booths, tables and at the bar, all were full on a Friday night at 6pm. The staff here is lovely, attentive and knowledgeable, today our server was Aubrey and she was terrific! When seated fresh bread, herbed oil and Parmesan cheese are brought to the table along with a dinner menu and some specials. The menu is extensive and categorized separating proteins from pastas. We choose to have chicken parmigiana and Cioppino fra Diablo. The parm was served with penne in a traditional red sauce and was delicious. The Cioppino was filled with mussels, clams, scallops and shrimp in a spicy broth over angel hair pasta and was som of the best I've ever had. I can see why this restaurant has locations here and in Coco because it's worth the five stars. read more

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Updated decor with great vibes for a date night or dinner with friends! We had great service and enjoyed the recommendations of our server. The marinara is delicious and my husband who is a huge chicken parm aficionado, and found this to be a great dish! I had the ciopino with white wine base and it was delicious and plentiful with seafood...definitely will be back! read more

Villa Palma Ristorante - Chicken Parm with gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

The food was good but they charge a credit card fee for using a debit card which is illegal. Look it up. They can be fined $1000 for each infraction. read more

This was a #Treatyoself girlies date night, and we chose Villa Palma due to it's high reviews. At first sign of walking in, you can tell that the place was remodeled and decorated to show its elegance. It's modeled to be a upscale restaurant where you don't have to dress fancy for. I appreciate the blacked out windows and doors because it gives a very romantic nighttime setting. Right after we were seated, the waitress brought us some bread and a small ramekin of Parmesan cheese, garlic olive oil, and crushed red pepper flakes to help ourselves to. 5/5 taste My friend and I ordered fried ravioli for starters. It came with a side of spicy tomato sauce. It was fried just right, crispy but stuffed with ricotta cheese inside drizzled with spicy marinara sauce. 5/5 taste I chose the chicken carbonara pasta while my friend chose the tortellini. My chicken for the carbonara had the option to be grilled, fried, or blackened. I chose blackened for more flavor. When I received my pasta, it looked amazing! The pasta was cooked to perfection, wasn't completely drowning in sauce, and you can clearly see the prosciutto inside it along with green peas. It's a fantastic flavorful dish, plenty to eat and I even had to take half of it home. Taste 5/5 My friend's tortellini was also very delicious according to her!!! We ended the girlies dinner with a salted caramel cheesecake. Even though I'm not a big fan of sweets, this cheesecake was light and creamy, topped with a brulee kinda topping. Presentation on the plate could be a bit better for the dessert, but that really didn't matter. I would definitely recommend anyone to come try out this restaurant. Can be a fancy date night for two, with pretty decent prices for the quantity and quality they serve. read more

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A good solid Italian restaurant in Indialantic FL. Quite popular, reservations are a good idea. Recently remodeled. Nicely updated. The menu has something for everyone. Reliably good food although not gourmet. Servers are a cut above many other local eateries. Overall a good experience! read more

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We had an outstanding experience at Villa Palma and highly recommend it. The atmosphere is lovely, and the service is top-notch. Our food was delicious - homemade pasta, glorious marsala dishes, fresh salads, crusty bread, and a flavorful shrimp and scallop dish. Lisa, the bartender, is lovely and kind. The entire staff is friendly and welcoming. This is the best dining experience we have had in Indialantic, and my husband is picky (LOL). read more

Everything here is absolutely delicious. From the free bread, olive oil, spices, and cheese that they give you, to their entrées and appetizers. I can't speak to the desserts as of yet. I have been here three times already! Ever since they've redone the inside, it has been nothing but upscale and a better experience overall. I love the dim lighting, and it makes it very romantic, or even just a casual elevated place to go. You would never assume this place was as nice as it is if you saw it from the outside. The only thing that could be better is the service. Every time I have gone, we are typically waiting a long time before seeing our servers for any reason. Whether it be to put in our first drink orders, or to get our check at the end, there was normally significant amount of time and the service overall was very slow as far as that is concerned. However, I would still recommend this place, leaps and bounds for the food. Hopefully they hire more people! read more

Villa Palma Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

I believe I had the old fashioned when I was here. I was recommended by a guy who said it was his family's restaurant when I was at crush xi a while back. The ambiance is nice. They have the snake plants to help clean the air. I will update you on the food and service when I decide to go back and order something new. Probably a lemon drop for sure. And I will have to check the menu to see what I will order. But of course a side of French fries will do. read more

Very expensive drinks. Very small drinks. Ordered Daily special. Sea bass. Very good. Portion minuscule portion. (2-3 oz?). $46, with pasta. Husband ordered Veal Francese. He asked for oil sauce instead of marinara sauce. $9 up charge. Menu extensive. Food good, not exceptional. Price way too high. Will not be back. read more

Wonderfull Food Wonderfull Staff Great service. Har to fund from the street but worth the trip. My wife and I loved the place. Love at first visit read more

The food and service were excellent! However, my pasta dish (chiopino) was a little pricy ($47). It was my Birthday and it was a special occasion. read more

Went there for the second time last night. Made reservations for the table near the bar and got there early. 2 bar seat opened and bartenders said we should just eat at bar. So we did. They were so engaging and fun. We had a great time and another great meal! They made me a special order that another patron ordered. It was wonderful! Thank you again. We will be back soon! read more

Visited here for the first time. I had the Bolognese. It was delicious. Our service was great. Sherry was our server. She's fantastic. The ambiance was perfect. Don't let the strip mall front fool you. This is a top class restaurant. Although we were seated without a reservation, it's probably best to have one. Our visit was enhanced by an older couple who were just, shall we say, hard to deal with. The staff took it in stride and showed way more patience than I would have. Don't be like this couple. Be nice. The staff work hard to please you. read more

We love Villa Palma for special occasions with Hugh menu choices great food and excellent service!

It is no longer the mom and pop Villa Palma. Completely rebranded and renovated inside, there is much more light and they added a bar. I enjoyed the old Villa Palma but I also enjoy the new Villa Palma as well. Much more updated and I think it will bring in a new crowd of people. You can now also make reservations online which is great! read more

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Villa Palma has undergone a stunning modernization & renovation. Gone are the wobbly tables (a personal pet peeve, if you're counting), replaced with sturdy, elegant ones that encourage ordering the whole menu in true American Italian dining style. The escargot, which was so good, made me question why I don't eat snails more often; I mean, I'd still cook them, but... Each bite was a garlicky, buttery delight that transported me straight to a Parisian bistro. The calamari followed suit, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside - the kind of calamari that makes you forget any chewy, rubbery experiences from most restaurants. The bread service was actually a separate course that was useful for the others (American Italian cuisine requires bread to get all the sauce (or gravy), served with olive oil, garlic, and cheese; it was the kind of bread that dreams are made of. If carbs are the enemy, then consider me a double agent, because I could not get enough of it. Maybe they need to get pizza, and I can sleep under a table. We shared the eggplant rollatini because I'm already fat. It's a dish that could convert even the staunchest eggplant skeptics. It was cheesy, savory, and downright delicious--quintessential American-Italian comfort food at its finest. Villa Palma's revamped ambiance and unwobbly and exceptional food make it a must-visit. read more

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The pasta was not home made. For the expensive price we were expecting it to be. We did ask and the waitress, who was great, to be sure and she said said no. A real disappointment. Sauce was good. Service was good. Just so disappointed about the pasta. We will try another place next time. read more

Everything was excellent! Delicious Service was amazing, ambiance was relax, Good wine, good drinks read more

Don't judge a book by its cover! When you walk into Villa Palma you'll be pleasantly surprised, it's really nice. This was our second time eating here. Our first visit was pretty good but our second visit was excellent. I think learning the menu was helpful. The red clam sauce was excellent, had lots of clams on top. The homemade raviolis were so delicious. The chocolate mousse was to die for. Our server, Peter, made the experience even better. read more

During our visit to Villa Palma for a birthday celebration, we asked our server (Lindsey E.) if we could bring a cake inside and have it served. She confirmed this and offered to cut the cake, which we accepted. At the end of the meal, we were presented with a $20 cake-cutting fee and a CCSF of $3.18 per guest. Our party included 11 people, and the CCSF was charged to each guest without any prior disclosure. We had no issue paying the fees and did pay them upfront; after paying, we asked why the fee hadn't been disclosed earlier. Lindsey replied, "well now you know and maybe next time you should asked," which came across as rude. We were disappointed for her behavior and lack of professionalism. Transparent disclosure of additional charges is important for respectful customer service. We hope Villa Palma, as a locally owned business, will train staff to be more transparent and to handle such matters professionally, to help nurture better guest relationships. read more

Villa Palma Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

Everything was outstanding last night I had the Filet Peppino and the flavors were wonderful. The filet was med well when I ordered medium rare. Nonetheless full of flavor read more

Villa Palma Ristorante - Filet Mignon Peppino was absolutely delicious. Meat was over cooked unfortunately but still extremely tasty - Italian Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

Tonight I went back to Villa Palma. It was the last place I got to have dinner with a beloved family member before losing them this past August and this was the anniversary of that dinner so I wanted to recreate that night. The staff were incredible. My waiter Jack recommended combining the 2 dishes from last time and it was even better than I imagined. He also did a fantastic job describing 2 wines I was trying to decide between. Through my dinner I saw it becoming busy so I offered to finish my wine at the bar so my table could be turned where I met a bartender Lisa that has such an outgoing spirit! There was also a staff member (that I didn't catch her name) but she helped with bussing tables & made sure a water glass was never less than half full. They also had the limoncello cake again which is hands down the best dessert I've ever had. This staff will help you find the perfect dish & drink with impeccable service. read more

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Food and service are okay, not great, but okay. The restaurant is a repurposed shop in a strip mall. No view at all. Really disappointing! Parking is a problem, needs a better location for premium prices. read more

Food was good, but overpriced. Nice atmosphere. Service was very bad on this visit. Take out orders took the precedence over customers in the restaurant. Wait was extraordinary long. Sausage was homemade, but not able to substitute anything for the pasta if you didn't want it as a side to your entree. Server never asked if our food was okay, if we needed anything or offered water, dessert or coffee. We also told hostess we had a birthday, but nothing mentioned or done to make it special. We won't return. read more

Had gone way down hill in a year. Bartender was rude, said something negative about us to another customer at the bar as we were leaving, pushed/tried to sell us on a "woman owned tequila" that was terrible, put a "hidden" cc charge on our bill without asking us how we were paying or telling us. Eggplant rollantini was terrible especially compared to prior dish. Not the same venue, staff or quality it was a year ago. Will not be returning. And we will tell our network the same. And social media. Been coming here for 30 years. No more!!! read more

The place has gone thru a major interior renovation and looks very contemporary but the food is still the same, Amazing! We visited last week for my daughter's birthday and all enjoyed a fantastic meal! The bread is outstanding, what a crunch! We had calamari, mussels and fried ravioli for apps. Dinner, rigatoni alla vodka, which is second to none, shrimp and sun dried tomatoes which she and I shared. The boys had carbonara and chicken Marsala. Only the girls went home with left overs but everyone was overly full. Did dessert disappoint, no! Peanut butter mousse, yum and of course cannoli. We definitely rolled out of there. Can't wait to go back. Hostess is very busy but could use a smile. read more

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Amazing Food & Great Service. IT was remodeled recently and it's very cozy & lowkey . Go often on special occasions

My first review of Villa Parma was in 2013. Since then I try to visit at least once a year from out of town. although we like to try different places we know Villa Parma will have consistent food and service. Sure prices have changed and the complimentary salad is gone they still offer great value. Locals should appreciate what they have in the authentic NY-style Italian food served up at Villa Parma. I'll be back whenever I am in town. read more

An absolutely A+ dining experience. From entrance to exit (last to walk out at closing time) the night was wonderful. We stumbled onto this gem hidden in a strip mall last night. It seems to be reservation only but we arrived late so all reservations had been filled. We were seated quickly. The atmosphere was very Italian American for sure. The waitress was wonderful with our wine bottle table service. The appetizers of fried ravioli was cooked perfectly. The fresh shredded parmesan topped everything off well. Main courses came out absolutely delicious. This is the best meal we've had on the island since moving here. We will return with others for sure. A must try while in the area. read more

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Had a big party for my Moms birthday, the food took quite a while to come out and when it did, half was quite cold. The side pasta portions were laughable, pasta is the money maker in Italian Restaurants and it was literally 3 fork twirls and done, match the pasta to my entree for the price. The quality and service have gone down drastically. For such a small restaurant with mostly reservations only, you should be well prepared for the amount of people... read more

Had a hard time using the pen provided to sign. No big deal there. Posting the receipt because I think the following billing practice was shady. Maybe the mgr can pull up the full receipt. When the check was dropped we noticed that two of the drinks were rang in, I believe at $26/ea (Oban 12) which is a scotch. I went up to the bartender and asked, "What do you charge for Bulleit Bourbon", and he said "probably $7". To that I replied, "Well the server definitely over charged us." When we brought it up to the server he went to the point of sale system and came back. He said he applied cash to the check as payment for the over charged amount, "because it's going to come out of my pocket anyway". I have worked in restaurants; managers should be notified and the ticket corrected. Makes me wonder if he over charges on the regular to run up the check to get a higher tip.... Many patrons will not say anything because they don't want to feel cheap, or feel like a problem child, too embarrassed or are too timid to say anything. Sooo...how many peoples' checks has he ran up to garner that higher tip? If the check had been properly manager-corrected, I would think it was a legit ooopsie. The fact that he came back to the table looking nervous and acting weird after we had a very pleasant time engaging with him throughout the night, and then says that he APPLIED CASH tender to the check for the difference is very strange. He reprinted the new check balance that was minus the $$$ he applied in cash and did not provide the itemized receipt again, which makes me feel super uncomfortable. Was there a vendor contest/spiff for selling Oban 12 scotch that night? Was he being shady? I hope the restaurant isn't being taken advantage of. This place has great food and the remodel is beautiful. Giving one star, only to get the owner's attention. Date of visit: 11/15/24 Check #52 Server: P**** C. Appx time: 8:00- 8:20pm read more

Villa Palma Ristorante - Receipt. Story about the receipt in review. (Pen provided was almost dead, penmanship is usually much better! lol) - Italian Near Me - Indialantic, Florida

I love the newly updated atmosphere. Very clean. Love the expanded bar. The service is always top notch I I've never had a bad meal. The fried ravioli is one of my favorites with a little extra sauce. Yummy! read more

The service was pretty good. When the check came, I was surprised to see a 3.5% credit card fee. I hate when businesses ask me to pay their fees. Additionally, the prices were high for what we received. The appetizer was good, but the entrees were very bland. Fra diavolo is supposed to have some heat to it, but ours wasn't spicy at all. The puttanesca was lacking. At the end of the meal, everyone commented on the nickel and dime upcharges. We won't be back. read more