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    Villa Romana

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Clara A.

    The only reason this gets a 4 is because it's a bit too dark in here. However the food did not disappoint. The fries.. are so good. The chicken picatta was a bit too lemony however the pasta and desserts were amazing. The staff was so nice and attentive. The decor was beautiful as well, I just wish the tables had a bit more light. We will be returning especially for those fries.

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    Jaquie M.

    Amazing Romanian Cuisine! My boyfriend is Romanian so we had to check this place out. The mamaliga was so good! It reminded me of my mom's cornmeal rolls she used to make for breakfast. My favorite dish was the sarmalute the minced meat inside the cabbage leaves reminded me of canelones but even better because this is gluten free! The flavors were out of this world! Portions are pretty big so plan on sharing or take home for great next day lunch. Service was great. The owner can by to check on us twice. The finale was literally the cherry on top with the papanasi - a traditional fried old fashion donut with farmer's cheese (much like a mascarpone cheese) sweet sour cream and sour cherry jam. Parking on the street is often difficult to find so plan to park a street behind. Can't wait to come again for more Romanian cuisine.

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    Samantha D.

    When you have your Hands Tied and Backed-Up Against a Wall.. You don't know where to Look, How to Find, or What Might Happen.. On Valentine's Day Weekend we were Invited to a Family Friend Play along with 4 other Close Friends. Our Mission was to Find a Selected Dining Restaurant for a Party of 6 within the Distance of the Event of the Night. The Search was On, On, then on... With Valentine's Day and Err.. Shall we say Picky Eaters in the Mingle we had quite the Struggle to Find a Place for the 6 of us. Long Story Short, Villa Romana came to the Rescue! We finally found a Booking Available and Reserved! Parking was found in a Nearby Lot, Located on Hollywood Blvd it was an Easy Walk. Once we Entered the Restaurant it was Beautifully Decorated with Booths and Larger Party Size Tables Set-Up to keep in mind; they do Accommodate Large Parties. The Staff was Extra Inviting and Kept Up with our Tables Orders, Delivery, Needs, and Exiting Plates! This was a Huge Plus to See! The Flow was Effortless Over the Table through the Drinks/Appetizers/Entrees! The Food Presentation along with the Quality Taste left us All Impressed! While Ordering My Pappardelle Porcini & Truffle I was Asked if I wanted to Add Chicken or Shrimp; I Asked if I could have Added Veggies Instead and they were More than Happy to Accommodate! We had a Very Nice Dinner here for Our Party of 6! Thank You Villa Romana for coming to the Rescue and making Our Night better than a Nearby Sports Bar~

    Seafood pasta
    Harriet M.

    We were going to the theater and had to have an early dinner so we decided to give this restaurant a try. I must say everybody enjoyed their meal. The service was quick and efficient so we could get out in time for the theater. I must say it was early so they didn't have a lot of customer I actually went there because I read up that it was Hollywood restaurant month unfortunately it was too late for lunch and it was a Sunday and the dinner menu would've taken too long to eat. . I had a Greek salad with shrimp very good. We also had a pasta with shrimp which they said was excellent and we had a seafood pasta which they also enjoyed and an eggplant Parmesan appetizer, which was also enjoyed parking on the street paid parking. also have valets at $10.

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    Meagan G.

    Food is okay, it's really regular the bread came with the food which is not expected. Waited like 10 minutes to be greeted. Hosts is weird and doesn't initiate conversation. Service is good Singer is great!

    Pappardelle Porcini and Truffle
    Jo M.

    Stumbled upon this great stop in downtown Hollywood one night with a friend. It's beautifully decorated and very welcoming. They had a sign outside promoting live music so we decided to stop in for dinner. The drinks and food were wonderful. Service was fast and the servers were so helpful and friendly. Def would recommend!

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    Timothy W.

    Amazing place! Great people! Amazing food! Staff is great! Cross between Itilian and Romain food! And Saturday night have a great singer! It's a must!

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    Patricia M.

    What a wonderful place! Came with my family for a birthday (party of 14) and it may be our new celebration spot. The ambiance was nice and elegant, the food was fantastic and drinks (lunches martini special) was well balanced & well worth the price tag. There's not many places in Hollywood that pack this much of a punch. Our server Lily was attentive, patient and accommodating. Their happy birthday celebration came with a bubble gun, thought that was so fun! The kids loved it too! Can't wait to go back and check out their live music on Fridays and Saturday! Great for a date night or a girls night out as well!

    Mahi Mahi & Mashed Potatoes
    Erica W.

    It was a beautiful day in Hollywood and I was craving a salad. I chose this place once I saw they had a 3 course lunch special. It was pretty slow at this time so I was able to be seated immediately - I chose the patio to people watch. The server and host were great and very attentive. I ordered a sangria (which would've tasted better in a wine glass), a Caesar salad, blackened mahi with mashed potatoes and tiramisu for dessert. The sangria tasted like juice, salad was finely chopped and the dressing was off. The mahi was pretty decent as well as the mashed potatoes. The tiramisu was the highlight, light and airy yet delicious. It was good but overall left a lot to be desired.

    Spencer R.

    The service was great and our waiter was friendly. We enjoyed the fine dining at reasonable prices, and the atmosphere made for a romantic dinner. If you get dessert, the tiramisu is worth it!

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    Dinner here was great. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Great place for date night and / or family friendly. Friday night had live singer. Server was super sweet and attentive throughout the night. They had one of our favorite wines, which we enjoyed. Definitely a big plus and extra star for that!

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    Amazing food and pasta especially. Javier was so sweet! Would recommend Mondays for martini specials

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    Service was good. We were 13 people everybody's food was cold celebrating Mother's Day.

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    Garlic restaurant. But way too much. I love garlic, but it should be included as a spice and not as the main ingredient.

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    4.6
    (150 reviews)
    14.8 mi

    We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were warmly greeted upon arrival. Champagne…read morewas served as soon as we were seated, and we were also treated to a complimentary baba ghanoush, which was excellent. We started with the bone marrow appetizer, and it was truly outstanding -- incredibly balanced, rich without being overwhelming, and so good we couldn't stop talking about it. We ordered the steak and eggs. The crunchy brioche, earthy mushroom purée, and beautifully sliced steak came together perfectly, and the saltiness of the caviar tied everything together in a really thoughtful way. The picanha was another standout! incredibly tender and full of flavor. We paired it with the broccolini and wagyu fat potatoes, both of which were absolutely delicious. To finish, we shared the ube cheesecake empanada. We were a bit hesitant at first, but it turned out to be the perfect ending to an already fantastic meal. The cocktails throughout the night were also excellent. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we brought friends back later the same week. That visit was just as impressive -- we ordered the tomahawk steak, garden salad, bone marrow (again!), steak and eggs, truffle fries, broccolini, carrots, and tried all of the desserts. Once again, everything was delicious across the board. The only area for improvement would be the service. Everyone was kind and attentive, but at times too quick to clear plates and not proactive enough with the next course. At a restaurant of this caliber, I'd expect the dessert menu to be offered immediately after plates are cleared, rather than needing to track down a server. Overall, the food is exceptional, and we'll absolutely be back.

    Place is beautiful, rustic chic style, love it. Service was…read morevery good. Empanada was amazing, croquetas same thing, I had to ordered two plates of that. Mashed potatoes was delicious, I am happy that I've ordered. Picanha did not taste picanha at all, but it was ok. Fries, nothing special. Burger was less than okay, first bite I thought it was tasty, but second and third was too greasy for me. Drinks were different and delicious. Rum punch and ananas. Wow!!!

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    Hallway when you first walk in
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    Prime Bone-in Ribeye 30oz
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    Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant

    3.9
    (79 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    Beluga caught my attention on Instagram, and after seeing photos of their desserts, I knew I wanted…read moreto visit. We came with the family during the first half of the day and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant specializes in Uzbek and Russian cuisine and is located in a beautiful spot by the lake. There is plenty of parking, and one of the highlights is the outdoor terrace overlooking the water. The view is peaceful and makes for a very relaxing meal. I also loved the entrance design. There's a large decorative mirror surrounded by flowers, and the restaurant's logo is reflected in it. It's a thoughtful detail that immediately creates a welcoming atmosphere and makes a great photo spot. The restaurant was clean, the staff was polite, and service was fast. Our food arrived surprisingly quickly. I ordered a cappuccino, two khachapuri, and accidentally ordered Kharcho soup when I actually meant to order Solyanka. Thankfully, the Kharcho turned out to be delicious, so no regrets! My husband ordered a steak, while the kids were happy with chicken nuggets and fries from the kids' menu. For dessert, I finally got to try the Pavlova that I had seen on their Instagram page, and it did not disappoint. I've also heard that they host live entertainment and performances on weekends, which makes me want to come back and experience the restaurant in the evening. Overall, we left very satisfied and had a lovely family lunch. Thank you, Aida, for welcoming us so warmly. This review is a little overdue, but the visit was memorable and definitely worth sharing.

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    Fam Fre

    4.7
    (13 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Very disappointing experience at FamFre Restaurant…read more We brought a valid $100 gift certificate (purchased as a Christmas gift after the restaurant opened as recorded in a newspaper article celebrating their grand opening in July, 2025) and the owner refused to honor it, claiming it was from a "previous owner." The gift certificate had a picture of the same name and icon that is pictured on his restaurant sign. He then lied and contradicted himself by accusing us--without any proof--of already using it multiple times, which is completely untrue. Poor customer relations of a local restaurant . Instead, he offered only a 10% discount, would not acknowledge the $100 already purchased with this restaurant and was rude throughout the interaction. I would be very cautious about purchasing gift certificates here.

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    Interior of the restaurant, very bright and inviting!
    Interior of the restaurant, very bright and inviting!
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    Finnish Ukha Fisherman Soup
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    Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse

    Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse

    3.3
    (57 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$$$
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    Unfortunately not many peopke are familiar with Georgian cuisine, otherwise these restaurants would…read morebe very busy because the Georgian food is very good. Just to give you a rundown, start with Khachapuri for the whole table to share. This is just a boat-shaped bread filled with melted cheese, butter, and make sure you get it with the egg options. Tear the crust, mix the center together, and use the rest of the bread to dip inside the mix For main plate, you should try Khinkali, which is a dumpling stuffed with meat and broth. I also recommend Ozhakhuri if you want so thing simpler, which is a mix of pork, potatoes, and other vegetables and seasoning So Askaneli is a large restaurant, and at the time I went had a nice and private ambiance. The server was good and let us sample Georgian wines. And the food was obviously great. So if you are looking to try something different, I'd say go to Askaneli and try good Georgian cuisine for yourself

    We came here to celebrate a birthday and had made a reservation a few days in advance for a party…read moreof 12 (8 adults and 4 young children). When we arrived and walked through the front door, the restaurant was completely empty... No host, no staff, no one in sight. We waited around for about 15 minutes before deciding to walk around the property, where we eventually found a side entrance near the bar with two employees. When we told them we were there to dine, they seemed genuinely shocked by the size of our group, despite the fact that we reminded them we had a reservation. We were then asked to wait another 15 minutes while they prepared a table. During this time, the air conditioning inside was not on, which is unacceptable given this is South Florida and the heat can be relentless. We ended up asking to sit outside, which was surprisingly cooler. Once seated, we immediately noticed bird droppings on the floor and on a wall/pillar just inches away from our table. It was very off-putting and confusing why this wasn't cleaned, especially since the outdoor area is clearly meant for guests. Service continued to be disorganized. After sitting for several minutes, we were finally asked if we wanted anything to drink, and we requested water. Immediately after that, we were asked what we wanted to order for dinner -- before we even had time to look at the menu. It felt rushed and poorly timed. When the food began coming out, it arrived in random spurts rather than together. Half of our group received their meals and started eating, while the other half waited over 20 minutes. At one point, more of our food was brought out -- but instead of being served to us, it was left sitting on the bar nearby for about 15 minutes. We had to ask three separate times if that food was ours, get ignored, then FINALLY be told, "Oh yeah, sorry, we'll serve you now." By that point, the food had been sitting out, exposed, and had gone cold. Not to mention we were already outside so I'm sure some flies were on and around the food. The server attempted to give us the food and we told him it was cold. He then said he would "warm it up". We had to explicitly ask for fresh plates, which should never have been necessary. By the time the replacements arrived, the rest of the party had already been waiting 30+ minutes after others had finished eating. The entire experience just felt chaotic. There was obviously a noticeable inconsistency in service. A table next to us appeared to be receiving extremely attentive service, while our table struggled to get even basic needs met. I think they may have been Georgian so they got special treatment. One of the particularly frustrating issues was water -- all of us were drinking water, and not once were our glasses refilled until the very end, when they were completely empty and we were visibly thirsty. Even then, we had to ask for more water!! Because this was a birthday celebration, we had originally planned on getting dessert, but given everything that had happened, we decided to just ask for the check. Getting our check took an additional 20+ minutes to arrive. To add to the confusion, another staff member repeatedly brought food to our table that none of us had ordered, forcing our server to redirect him to the correct tables. It seemed like nobody was trained?? With all that said, the food and drinks themselves were very good overall and tasted unique compared to standard offerings in the area. Our waitress was also very kind, and it was clear she was overwhelmed and likely did not have enough support to properly manage everything. The location is beautiful and has a great atmosphere, with fantastic views of the surrounding buildings and nearby water in Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, the lack of organization, cleanliness, and basic service overshadowed what could have been a great experience. I really am rooting for them and hoping they can get it together because it has potential.

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    Askaneli Restaurant & Steakhouse
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