Stellar Service and Exquisite Food! I came into Villa Roma for dinner around 6:00 PM, absolutely famished. I was thrilled to be seated right away and given the choice of where to sit. My waitress was a beautiful, bilingual, and incredibly friendly woman named Berenice. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and clearly has a wonderful rapport with the regulars and locals. Taking her recommendation, I ordered the Entraña steak dinner plate (cooked medium) with a side of crunchy garlic fries, along with empanadas and fried calamari to start. The pacing of the meal was fantastic. The empanadas were brought out immediately, followed closely by the calamari. The flavors were so exquisite that I completely cleared both appetizer plates while enjoying my water! My main entrée arrived very shortly after. Because I enjoyed the starters so much, I was too full to finish it, but I tasted the steak and a few fries. The steak was perfectly soft and absolutely delicious! I packed the rest to-go, and ended up ordering two extra meat empanadas and a Coke Zero (partly because I needed to break a $20 bill so I could leave a cash tip!). In total, everything came out to $93.72, including the tip. I don't treat myself to a meal out like this even once every three months, but I am so glad I came. The entire staff works seamlessly together to make sure all customers are attended to super fast. I am officially a huge fan and will absolutely be back--especially for their half-price empanada Tuesdays and buy-one-get-one-free pizza Wednesdays. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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Stopped in this week for a quick lunch. This place was my go-to while living in the area a few years ago. I ordered some empanadas to start and the choripan with a side of ensalada rusa. Empanadas: Spinach empanada, the filling was to wet, too milkiy spinach not trimmed enough, and it tasted worse since it was fried. Had they controlled the picadillo prep, it wouldn't be milky. Chicken empanada- This did not taste as our traditonal empanadas, way too many spices and it was spicy, we do not do spicy, we do flavor. Chicken tasted sandy. Choripan: Poor meat quality, too chewy and grainy, I felt like I was eating sand. Bread overdone. Rusa: Bland. Overpriced for what you get and for the quality of the food. Keep it authentic, don't re-invent the wheel. I give it 2 stars for still having some great products at the market, free parking and pleasant service, but my goodness, your prices are too high compared to other Argentina establishments. read more

Villa Roma - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

The food was great! Our favorite is the entraña!!! Perfectly cook and the fries were a little bit too garlicky but it was so good! We came here for their 20th Anniversary that was going on for a week and it was 1 entrée and the second entrée for $2 the service was okay it took a lot of time for them to come and get our order and was understandable because it was a full house!!! The ambiance was okay for a quick bite too loud for us but we manage to eat at their patio which was less louder... They also have a little market next door and another place to eat! We come here for their specials! They have half off on Tuesdays for empanadas and buy one het one free pizza for Wednesdays! They do have a $15 corkage which was fine too!!! It is a place for large parties and for family gathering mostly! Highly recommend for lunch and dinner!!! read more

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This place is so awesome! The food is delicious and the service is friendly and quick to fill our drinks and to provide us what we needed with our meals. We came for an early dinner, had shrimp entrees with veggies and potatoes and it was all delicious. My husband had angel hair pasta with a tomato sauce which was great too! The restaurant is inside of a small market with wine for sale. You can purchase a bottle to enjoy with your meal if you like which is nice. read more

Villa Roma - Angel hair with tomato sauce which - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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There's nothing like watching the World Cup surrounded by family and friends, cheering on Argentina. Sharing great food, friendly staff, cheering together, amazing atmosphere, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. These are the moments that make the beautiful game even more special. read more

Long overdue review. I've been coming here since moving to South OC in 2014. I have never had a bad experience, especially when it comes to service. Authentic meals, real food. read more

Great Argentinian food at a fair price.Staff is very attentive.Deserts are absolutely delicious.Love the pizza also. Frank Correia read more

Villa Roma - Pollo Alla Cacciatora Vitello Alla Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

Since my kids a little this is our favorite spot! Milanesa à la napolitana my favorite! Food delicious, warming people working We always feel good being there! Next time I will take photos, read more

Villa Roma - Ribeye steak, Ñoquis, sandwich de milanesa with garlic fries !!!!!! Plus a good wine - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

WE LOVE VILLA ROMA MARKET. This place is an absolute gem. The food is fantastic, the service is always on point, and Daniel is the man. You can feel the heart in this place--Chef gives back to the community, and it shows in both the hospitality and the vibe. Craving Argentinian? Check. Italian? Check. Sandwiches? Got 'em. Beer and dessert? Yes and yes. The paella is amazing, the lomito especial is straight fire, and don't miss their Tuesday and Wednesday deals. It's the best time to treat yourself without breaking the bank. Seriously, what's not to like? This is one of those rare spots that has something for everyone and absolutely nails it. read more

Villa Roma - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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While they were friendly here, the food was merely average. My husband and I have been here a few times since we used to live in the area and always love supporting local businesses. The food was made to order quickly, but there wasn't much in terms of quality. Not bad, but also not worth rushing back for. read more

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I absolutely love Cambalache in Fountain Valley, so I had to try Villa Roma since it is close to my sister's house. We ordered beef empanadas, the Linguine Fra Diavolo, and the Chicken Pomodora Sandwich. They were all amazing choices for us. The sandwich definitely took the prize and we wanted to go back and get it almost immediately. When I picked up my order, the cashier was so kind and we spoke for a bit. This restaurant gives back to the community and its is clear they care about their customers. It was lovely to see some items available to purchase. The kind gentleman also let me know there is live music on the weekends on the restaurant side. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Great Empanadas. I go whenever I can especially on Tuesday , esp with chimichurra sauce

We love coming to this place to support not only local but order "to go" their Argentinian empanadas. They are the perfect size, full of flavor and not oily at all. I love the chicken, spinach and beef. The meat is soft, and seasoned just right. The owners are very sweet. The vibes inside are roomy, full of design and just overall a great place to enjoy with friends or family. I've only tried their empanadas so I really need to actually sit down and try other things on the menu. Oh and plenty of parking space outside. Right now there's construction going on in that area but still can find room to park. read more

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Absolute Gem If you want flashy decor and fancy pretense, go somewhere else. But if you want incredible, authentic Argentine food that speaks for itself, this is the spot. It completely feels like a no-frills, neighborhood cafe straight out of Argentina. I ordered the lomito sandwich and the skirt steak, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The steak was cooked to perfection, and the lomito had that perfect, satisfying, classic flavor. So much value. Made with love. read more

Delicious empanadas. You can't go wrong with the spinach, chicken, or beef. Just make sure you get some chimichurri sauce also. $1.75 Tuesdays can't be beat. If you order online then it's $1.95 I believe. Everyone there is super nice so take some time and dine in if you can. It's a cute place with a mini market attached. read more

Have wanted to try this restaurant out because of how much support the owners have during the Eaton fire. Got the grilled skirt steak, vegetarian pizza, and the insalta del giorno. Steak was well cooked and flavorful with the chimichurri sauce. Very large tasty shrimp with the salad. Americanos were tasty as well. Plan to return in the future to try more of the large menu. read more

Villa Roma - Entrada (Grilled Skirt Steak) with chimichurri sauce - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This review is for the catering they did for our corporate mixer. Awesome dessert bar and food bar read more

Villa Roma - Villa Roma catering did an awesome job with the dessert bar and food bar. Definitely recommend for your corporate events. - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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It's been since 2016 since I've last written a review so I'd say it's about time for an update don't you think? Plus it's even more significant sense I feel it's just as good then as it is now. So this review is for the deli side that's open for lunch and definitely more casual than the dining side. The things I love most about this place, especially in today's economy is my favorite bang-for-your-buck items! 1. Tuesday empanadas! Still $1.25 and they don't really advertise it at all. another secret 2. Wednesdays BOGO pizzas!! They had this about 1 year ago and it's still here, amazing! The pizza is of good quality and cheap. Most pies range from $17-$20 so a BOGO makes it a great Bang for your buck! Again these 2 deals they don't advertise at all strangely enough but I do see it if you order online. Staff is friendly and place is kind of small but there's always a table or 2 available! read more

Villa Roma - 1 of 2 bogo $21 for both pizzas! Amazingly good deal! - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Great hospitality from the moment we arrived and throughout our dinner. The greeters and the waitstaff all so pleasant . Scrumptious food in a cozy environment. Will definitely be back read more

everything ‍ starting with food, service . I am tired of getting empanadas that have not been cooked well. The dough is still raw and the filing is popping out the seams. Waiting for another empanada place to open soon. read more

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We came here for a late Mother's Day dinner with family. The restaurant/dinning room area was actually closed so we sat in the market. It was kinda a bummer, but they did have some football games on the TV that was entertaining. We got a seat at a half booth as soon as we walked in. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks first and were given bread. For our appetizer we got the fried calamari. The calamari breading was light, but a little too salty. The marinara sauce was really tasty though. For my entree I got the skirt steak with a side salad. The skirt steak was good. It was cooked to my preference, medium, but was a bit on the chewy side. The chimichurri sauce was flavorful and herby. It went well with the meat. My salad was super fresh and was even topped with some Kalamata olives. I also tried some of my Mom's veal marsala. It was super tender and her roast potatoes were crispy. After our dinner we browsed the market and got some chocolate wafers to take home. The market was really unique and had a lot of products I usually don't see in normal grocery stores. It was a really good Mother's day dinner. I'd definitely come back for the food and the market. read more

Villa Roma - Paella - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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We called ahead to make sure the restaurant would be ready for a group of 7. Our table was all set up and reserved for us and we were well cared for by Leslie. We were unaware of Villa Roma's Wednesday BOGO pizza promo until Leslie mentioned it, and a few of us immediately changed our orders. We had a great time perusing the South American mini grocery store too! It was a great casual experience all around! read more

What a hidden gem of a place. Don't let the sleepy building or the older crowd fool you, this place has the best Argentinian food in OC. Having Quilmes Beer with Argentinian style Empanadas, I felt like I was back in Buenos Aires. Oh, and if you like to dance, the music that night by Eric Torres was phenomenal, covering best of Central and South American and for that alone we would be back! read more

Villa Roma - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

This is a restaurant week review for 2026- excellent lunch spot!! Villa Roma has a market/deli feel with fresh bread, a few aisles of goodies, and a handful of tables in the center. We arrived and were quickly seated, given both the regular and restaurant week menus and placed our order for 1 Entraña Villa Roma (6oz skirt steak, with chimichurri and fries) and 1 Fettuccini del Compare (chicken fettuccini with sun-dried tomatoes in a delicate sauce). Both lunch entrees were paired with the bread pudding dessert option since we can't resist a good bread pudding of any kind. The server also brought over some table bread and butter while we waited for our lunch entrees. The meals came out quickly and were both incredibly tasty. The steak was fabulous and paired wonderfully with the chimichurri and the garlic fries. I'd get the fries on their own every time I return. The pasta dish was tasty and larger than expected for a lunch portion, and the sauce was just as described-- a delicate Alfredo that wasn't too heavy or buttery with hints of that sun-dried tomato taste. Good amount of chicken too. I couldn't finish the pasta so I have a nice amount for later, and had to take the bread pudding to-go but grabbed a spoonful and found it to be incredibly satisfying. We also ordered 3 empanadas with chimichurri sauce and will report back, but I can already tell you we'll be back to Villa Roma again. It seems like we've uncovered a south county hidden gem! read more

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(Dined/Took Out 10/24/2023 TU @ 12:00pm): This villa provided a touch of Argentina and Italy! I initially came across Villa Roma when I picked up food from them for the 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival. I loved Italian food, and I always felt Argentinian cuisine was very similar (with the exception of the emphasis on beef). Was my first tasting a primer of more good eats to come as I roamed toward this villa in South Orange County!? PURCHASE Quilmes Lager Beer 11.5floz Bottle ($5.99): Golden amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, effervescent finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste - salud! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CUVYYIl3jWtKA1qNnm1e5g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Calamari Fritti Appetizer ($16.95): Plenty of lightly battered fried plump tender squid rings (I loved the tentacles!) served with homemade marinara dipping sauce, this was a fully satisfying meal on its own! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=e4KwWQXWyDkteBgpfoRVnA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Choripan Sandwich + Garlic Fries ($14.95 + $3.00): Homemade Argentine chorizo sausage on a crispy baguette-style bread served with chimichurri on the side, this was a plain sandwich that needed some vegetable representation although that wasn't the norm. The meat was slightly spicy but a tad dry, the bread flaky, and the chimichurri simply divine! The side of garlic fries was plentiful as each thin potato spear burst with garlicky goodness. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=iW1_3fPrRCGvzuLBue_DoQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw 12" Chimi Pizza ($17.95): Made with a ton of mozzarella cheese, diced seasoned skirt steak, and homemade chimichurri sauce all on a somewhat thick fluffy oily crust, this was an enjoyable albeit simple pizza. I only wished there was more skirt steak throughout. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=lxJgp1Uy3JnTRgmL0J61Gg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Beef Empanada ($1.50): A ton of seasoned minced beef packed into a thick bready casing the size of your palm, I could still taste it on my lips! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CGChGiwcgAVDAaofI9fXtg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Chicken Empanada ($1.50 x2): Spicy minced meat with bits of peppers, another wonderful meat pastry! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=m5U7cczYzgOVZpohXRiMeQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Ham & Cheese Empanada ($1.50): This would've been a great breakfast option on the go! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cC1yclS7sfRvCcGSLqEx-g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Spinach Empanada ($1.50 x2): My favorite of the bunch, this was all spinach and nothing else! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C30SuaEyhn-TFxKVGPe_Wg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Quilmes Lager Beer 11.5floz Bottle 6pk ($14.95): I had to bring back some for later consumption! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6j1cjnxo9FqnPdB7ZGupiQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE I was warmly greeted by possibly the owner, Teresa. I sat myself at a table, read the menu, and minutes later a friendly young gentleman took my order. My beer came out quickly along with a basket of bread. My food then came out in timely ten minute intervals. Halfway through my sandwich, I placed my pizza and empanadas takeout order. Soon enough, my empties were cleared away and my to-go food was ready. It was a really pleasant extended lunch - thank you! PARKING (FREE) Located within the La Paz Village outdoor shopping center, there were plenty of spots throughout; no need to look elsewhere - "nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A spacious deli/market/restaurant combo, the market consisted of several food aisles and refrigerated coolers, the deli was your basic counter display, and the restaurant was filled with many communal tables. There were minimal decorations on the wall (mainly Argentinian flags). Also, I believed there was an actual restaurant space next door although it appeared to be closed. Plenty of natural lighting came in through the large windows and doorway while soul-sucking fluorescent ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several TVs throughout but couldn't recall if there was any background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Villa Roma was a pleasant time, and I would definitely consider another visit if I were in the area. The food was lovely, the prices were comparable, and the service was friendly and straightforward. The menu was varied enough, the deli section looked fabulous, and they had daily food specials such as Tuesday $1.50 empanadas (regularly $2.50), Wednesday BOGO pizzas, and more. Plus, I always enjoyed supporting mom & pop businesses. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $89.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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Best empanadas and chimichurri in town. Truly, this is the go-to spot in the area for picking up the most delicious and freshly made empanadas and chimichurri, in addition to yummy and unique goods from their market. My family and I have been going here for years. We also have hosted a few private dinner parties and I know villa roma also offers a wonderful setting to watch futbol games on the big screen. read more

JUAN, the senior server is very efficient and customer in He has been in this restaurant for many years and is polite. Also, Letty the female server is very sweet and hard working read more

Villa Roma in Laguna is such a hidden gem! Tucked inside a deli, this cozy spot oozes old-school European charm. It's the kind of place that makes you feel like you've stumbled into a local favorite in a small village somewhere in Italy or Argentina. The food? Outstanding. We started with the clams in white sauce -- perfectly garlicky, fresh, and full of flavor. I ordered the ribeye "Medium." The ribeye was tender, juicy, and cooked beautifully, paired with sautéed veggies. The seafood linguine was another standout, generous portions of shrimp, clams, and mussels in a rich, flavorful sauce. For dessert, we went classic: tiramisu and a cappuccino, both hit the spot. I also took home some spinach and beef empanadas which were flaky, savory, and just the right amount of filling. Definitely worth grabbing for later! Service was on point -- friendly, quick, and attentive without being overbearing. Everyone made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in, which added so much to the experience. That said, giving 4 stars instead of 5 because when my ribeye came out it was well done and when they went to pack the leftovers the delicious chimichurri I had with it was tossed and replaced with small 2 oz containers -- not quite enough to match the generous portion of steak I was taking home. A small detail, but one that mattered when I was looking forward to enjoying the full flavor again later. Still, this place is 100% worth a visit if you're in the area and looking for a relaxed, flavorful escape with warm service and seriously good food. read more

Excellent BBQ (parrillada). Like in Argentina. Service is always excellent, very diligently is the attention when they welcome into the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is very family driven, everyone are very welcoming, the tables well set and very clean and organized. We are coming back again and again. Thank you. read more

A big party , service was great! The food was wonderful. The DJ was wonderful. The Paella was the best presentation and tasted fantastic. And the Teramisu, surprise. read more

Prices keep increasing -- WAY too expensive!! I was a very loyal and regular customer over several years but no more. Tonight, I ordered a steak dinner and asked to sub one dipping sauce for another. I was charged $4 for that alternative sauce, which is ridiculous! Their prices have increased too quickly and too much. I'm no longer a loyal or regular customer. I may reconsider if they take some new and concrete action to reduce their prices. $4 to sub out a side sauce is just too much. It's not right!!! read more

I've been wanting to try the empanadas here and decided today was a good day to order a few through Yelp/Grubhub. Unfortunately, I only ordered chicken for whatever reason, but WOW. DELICIOUS. Beautiful too, but I inhaled them before remembering to take photos (oops). The order arrived warm, in minimal packaging, which I truly appreciate. Thank you for using a paperboard box instead of styrofoam or plastic, Villa Roma! Anyway, I hope to bring my parents to the restaurant now that I know how yummy the food is! See you all soon, and thank you for the happy tummy! :D read more

I had a really good experience here. The staff was very friendly, and Daniel, our waiter, was especially kind and attentive. The food was great--especially the steak sandwich. I'd definitely come back! read more

Came here for lunch and it was a great experience! The paella was amazing, hands down one of my favorites ever. The seafood tasted fresh and perfectly cooked, it was a flavor explosion! The milanesa dish was good but a bit dry and could have used more seasoning; maybe a side salad would have elevated it. Service was excellent, food came out quickly, and the outdoor ambiance was laid back and enjoyable. read more

Villa Roma - Paella - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Went for an early dinner last night with my friend that has been here many times . First we checked out their mini market - deli it smelled delicious- it has vino and fresh food to order at a less expensive price point open at lunch and it carries their freshly made to Go items in the refrigerator section you can take and bake of some items . We then went into the restaurant to have dinner and were helped by Sabrina. We ordered the pasta and I had the lasagna which was pretty good . After dinner my friend was craving gelato which was one of the desert choices on the menu . Sabrina brought out this new bowl of chocolate and vanilla what they called gelato with strawberries and blackberries around it topped with fresh mint and whip cream- I gave it a 5 out of 5 for presentation- I would give a 5 out of 5 if we wanted ice cream but we both had quietly eaten 3 bites each and I said this isn't gelato and she said no it's ice cream . We had Sabrina double check and she said it's a different vendor it's Italian ice cream - we said that's what gelato is - this isn't that but didn't want to make a big deal but I don't eat regular ice cream being lactose intolerant- I love enjoying rare treats of gelato and I know Tutu makes theirs and down in laguna this is scooped and taste like ice cream but other then that - all was good . They were gracious and didn't charge us for the frozen treat that we didn't finish - Thank you !! I wish we went little later so we could have stayed later to enjoy the live music and people that were there they all seem so nice . The severs were WONDERFUL!!!! So if you're looking to enjoy an evening out - with the family - go early this restaurant is welcoming to all - go later and dance the night away . Ambiance at 5 PM a little bright - 7 pm or so lights taken down and table candles lit much nicer . One negative was the table bbq it smoked up the dining room Like a smoker smell my clothes and jacket smelled like it when I got home but the food sure looked good that was on it - yum . All in All this is a WIN !!! read more

Villa Roma - My lasagna dinner - - Italian Near Me - Laguna Hills, California

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Great food, reasonable prices and very friendly service. The steaks are quality and their sandwiches are excellent for picnics!!

Another great experience! Ate on the market side for Mother's Day as they were very busy. The Villa Roma chopped salad is my favorite, and we also got the rigatoni alla montanara made spicy which was delicious. Their garlic fries are also so crispy and garlicky very good with the tender steak. read more

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I truly loved this place. The empanadas were excellent as well as their customer service. The market had a wide variety of different articles. Great vibes read more

I picked up a lo into sandwich that was really good but I ordered a flan to go without knowing that was $14.00 for a small flan. i Sent someone to pick it up, I couldn't believe they charged $14.00 that's a rip off. read more

This place is so good, sometimes they don't get the order fully correctly, just check before you leave.