Lovely restaurant! Good food, reasonable and large portions. Very good garlic bread. I enjoy the booths that are like in cubbies. Sat. night there is live music. I have been twice and will return again. read more

Pretty good Italian spot in Shadow hills. Wanted some Italian food for dinner on a Monday night. It was raining and we decided to come here. Service was great - friendly and fast and the food was decent. They played Frank Sinatra which was nice. Started with the fried calamari but also got the complementary garlic bread for spending $50 or more. Both were yummy and we were pretty full after this, but we also ordered the fish special and the chicken forza pasta for our mains. Both were tasty enough - not like crazy good Italian food but enjoyable nonetheless. Was really full but got the crème brûlée cheesecake to go. Overall a cool spot. read more

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Villa Terraza, is a little hideaway gem. The restaurant is nice and food is good. The service has always been good and the food is as well. The place is a little small but the ambiance there is nice. We like to little nook dining areas for two to four guest. read more

Good food love the flatbread pizza, service is great! I would go again. I would also definitely recommend this place to people in Sunland.

Poor service. Food tasted frozen and old. Place was warm town. No one tending to the property.

Pasta pasta pastahhhhhh! They make it fresh and slather it in the sauces of my dreamzzzzzz. Get an extra dish of sand dabs which is my favorite late night leftover because it tastes even more delish the next day! It's the pasta bomb of this city! read more

The food was alright, boxed noodles it seemed. Was really disappointed for the price. $140 for two was a bit much. Could've gone to Maccheroni Republic is a better bang for your buck and has way better food and handmade noodles, which I expect for paying $70 for two to have pasta. read more

My boyfriend brought me here for dinner. I had the chicken fettuccine Alfredo and he had the lasagna, we were both very happy with the taste and quality of the food. The service was immaculate. We highly recommend it, definitely a hidden gem. read more

Villa Terraza - Beef Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

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Nice place, good food, good customer service, cute facility, nice hidden gem. Will come back for more!

I was looking for a good place to have Italian dinner with my wife, her mom & her sister near Burbank and found this place on Yelp. After checking out the pictures of the food and the prices, we decided to go there. First, the food was amazing! My wife & her mom loved the trout they ordered, my sister-in-law's salmon pasta looked incredible, and my chicken parmesan was great. And all at surprisingly affordable prices! Also, the restaurant kind of looks like a little castle and has an interesting history. To top it all off, the service was amazing; our server was very attentive and got all of my wife's special requests 100% correct. I give this place my highest rating and recommendation. read more

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This cute spot is a hidden valley gem! Totally makes you forget that you are in Los Angeles. It has a cozy home vibe, perfect for date night!They have the option to sit indoor or on their cute patio. The inside has romantic booths and intimate table setting & lighting. Staff is really friendly and attentive. The manager even came in and checked on us during our meal. Food was delicious & good size portion. Highly recommend getting The Tiramisu for dessert(not pictured). read more

Villa Terraza - Angel Hair Pink Sauce on the left. Spaghetti Meat sauce on the Right. - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

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After passing by this restaurant for so many times, my bf and I decided to spend Valentines here for dinner. The place looks nice enough and the ambiance seems charming at night. However, after being seated outside, service was really s-l-o-w at our table and along our neighboring vicinity. The food also wasn't as impressive to me unfortunately. I would've hoped the frutti di mare would save my dining experience, but sadly it didn't. Thankfully the workers were all kind and gracious. Albeit we still opted to proceed to the cashier instead of waiting aimlessly for our server. And ultimately decided to grab dessert elsewhere. read more

Villa Terraza - Front guest entrance - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

This restaurant is a gem tucked away in the foothills of Sunland. By far the best restaurant in the area. Service is excellent, food even better. If you adore excellent Italian food as much as I do, they try it, you won't be disappointed. I took my fiancé there for a romantic evening. Mid week, we ate in a small alcove, very private and very romantic. The evening was magical. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

My family and I celebrated Mother's Day at the Villa Terraza and had a fabulous day with our mom. We were greeted with a warm, friendly smile as we walked in, and all the ladies were given a beautiful rose. We were seated at our table which was nice because it was shaped in a circle so we all would be able to chat together without feeling left out in a conversation. The ambiance was beautiful with all the lovely flowers and the charm of the grounds. It was fantastically a warm and inviting space. The servers were on point. Our server was very friendly and attentive to our needs for water, and more drinks, removing our plates promptly without being overbearing. The food was a buffet of an omelet made with your choice, french toast, waffles, bacon, sausage, hash browns, penne pasta, fish, vegetables, and fruit. ALL of it was so good so I went back for seconds. We left very full. We appreciated the whole ambiance and the price. It was reasonable and fit our budget. We thanked the staff for we had a great experience and were so thankful for the event we had. I highly recommend Villa Terraza. read more

This place is a hidden gem (to repeat a previous post). I haven't eaten in this place for probably 20 years. The previous restaurant was really bad. The food sucked, the place was drafty and service was lacking. All the reasons they went out of business. It sat vacant for years and then it reopened a few years ago. I've driven past over and over with no desire to stop, still thinking about the old place. Our friends asked us to meet up with them at Villa Terraza for dinner last month. Wow, we were blown away by the quality and flavors. This place is my new local Italian restaurant favorite plus it's close to home! read more

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Food tasted great. Got it to-go and food stayed warm till I got home. I ordered the Alfredo and it taste much better than most places.

The place was like a little hidden gem. Quaint spot with a very neat ambiance. The food was delicious and the service was awesome! I'd definitely recommend trying it out here read more

It was great visiting this restaurant again, last time I was here was 15 years ago. The place is lovely and the small boots are very cozy to sit at during date. My boyfriend and I sat next to each other and enjoyed an amazing food. The waiter was incredible. Make a great decision. read more

Absolutely delicious entrees and meatballs, excellent chianti (Pasqua Classico) and very pleasant atmosphere. Also we enjoyed the unique setting, lots of character! read more

Had an event here over the weekend, and everyone loved the venue, the ambiance, and the food. Upon arrival, the stress of setting up on the patio quickly went away. The tables were already set up, the staff were friendly and helpful and the service was on par with expectations. Our friends and family loved every bit of it and couldn't stop asking us how we found the place. Thanks so much to Leslie for getting us straightened out, giving us the flexibility, as well as the accessibility to make our party memorable and positive. Even when our bill got a little messed up, we got a call to rectify it which made us love this place even more. We will definitely be returning customers. Big hugs to the staff. The only feedback would be to include a changing table in the restroom. read more

Villa Terraza - a woman preparing a buffet - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

I came with my boyfriend, and we loved our time here. We sat inside because it was a bit windy, but we walked outside after we ate and it made me want to come back and sit outside the next time we come! The ground are beautiful and the history is interesting. We had a cute little private booth inside, and our waitress was great! We ordered the mozzarella sticks and calamari to start us off, and loved both because of the tasty breading on each. My boyfriend said he especially liked the dipping sauce, it was sooo yummy. He ordered his chicken parmesan with spicy marinara, making it be perfectly spicy. The chicken itself was great and very decently sized. I ordered the seafood linguine with Alfredo sauce and it was amazing!! The fish was tender, shrimp cooked great, and muscles and clams weren't fishy at all. Both pastas were perfectly cooked. Our only "hiccup" was that our waitress came back and told us she forgot to put in our entrees to the kitchen so we waited a while for the food, but kindly made up for it with giving us the spumoni ice cream on the house. We'll be back for more! read more

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The restaurant by itself is a hole in the wall. You might passed by 100 times without noticing it. But when you discover this place, I promise, you want to go back very often. It has this neat feeling of home. The food is excellent, specially the lasagna and chicken Alfredo pasta. To be honest, personally I won't recommend steak at Italian restaurant but you can't go wrong with any pasta dish. The price is really reasonable and good size portions. You will get soup or salad with your main course. Also they have really good staff. read more

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We tried this location a week ago and had to write about it. We arrived right when it opened. Ambiance was great, the music played was a great touch. Patricia our server did an amazing job with the somewhat large group we had. The food was reasonably size and very tasty. If you do end up ordering the chicken parm just know it's a little too salty but still very satisfying. read more

Excellent place for date night. Beautiful landscaping as well. The service still has that neighborhood feel, which is nice. It is also very kid friendly. read more

0 stars. This place is absolutely AWFUL. The only thing they have going for them is the ambience. The food...disgusting beyond belief. From using store bought jarred sauces to weird tasing salad dressings, the food is practically inedible, if you have a taste for good Italian food. STAY AWAY! In response to Leslie's response: Leslie, stop lying. I know what jarred sauce tastes like. You guys use jarred sauce (at least for your alfredo) and i am assuming you make your salad dressings out of mayonnaise or something as such. Word of advice... FIRE YOUR CHEF and STOP LYING TO YOUR CUSTOMERS. You have a great location for a potentially successful restaurant, but you need a well trained CHEF. We were there at 8pm on a Sat night, and you only had 1 party on the patio and 1 inside. There is no good excuse for a Saturday to be that slow. Get it together! read more

My fist time visiting this beautiful location! The food is delicious! I had the lasagna! Yummmm Amazing customer service! I was impressed to learned that they work with Tierra del Sol and employ individuals with special abilities to counting building their employment skills! read more

I had a similar experience to Jeanine F. I ordered the eggplant parm and for like $18 or $19, it was fairly small and not over spaghetti like everywhere else. Cant fault the place as it wasn't listed in the description. Just odd though that if you get chicken parm it comes with it. Cheesy bread was good but honestly it seemed like it was frozen garlic bread with just chedder cheese melted on top. Just overpriced imo and no complimentary bread at all. The service was fine. Not great, not bad. I feel like this place is really just about ambiance and history more than anything else. Wouldn't return as the food wasn't good enough to warrant the drive as there are better (and cheaper) mom and pop places near me. I saw the response from the manager. Maybe you should mention on your menu that you have complimentary bread....I cannot imagine most people know this. read more

I stopped by again this evening to enjoy a birthday dinner with my girlfriend. I asked if there were heaters outdoors and unfortunately there were not, but we still sat there anyways. The outdoor area was messy, with common patio tables/chairs scattered all over the place. Our server (who I believe is the owner's son) was attentive and friendly. We ordered an appetizer but never received, and when our main courses were ready with no appetizer in sight, the server said he forgot to inform us that they were out of the appetizer we wanted. Nonetheless, the food was still delicious. The starter salad with honey mustard dressing was the perfect portion size and tasted great. I ordered the shrimp scampi with cream sauce and a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables. I was beyond satisfied with my meal and was full, but not overly stuffed. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and all of the elements of the plate were well seasoned. I tried some of my girlfriend's marinara pasta and it was delicious as well. The sauce was thick and flavorful and definitely tasted homemade. I let the server know it was my girlfriend's birthday and he brought out a spumoni ice cream with a candle and sang "happy birthday" to her. The food here is spot on, but they might just need to make a few minor tweaks here and there. read more

Gave this place a try, as it was nearby & had good reviews. In short: it was very disappointing & i would NOT recommend coming here. Our experience, the elongated version: We were seated upon arrival & greeted by our server. We ended up ordering a bottle of their champagne for mimosas, as it was cheaper this way. We asked for juices to come with our champagne, I believe they mentioned it was included, but attempted to charge us for it after. It was also cheap champagne, so it needed juice. I ordered the lasagna, which the waiter said is her favorite. The food took a very long time to come out & we were unfortunately very hungry. I took a bite of the lasagna & the pasta wasn't even cooked through. It was crunchy. It seemed as though this lasagna had been sitting out for hours & they just added medium temp meat sauce to it before it came out. When I advised the manager of the crunchy lasagna, she proceeded to advise me that the Chef has advised that he is sorry that I did not like the flavor, but that is his recipe and made it as intended. It was a very disappointing response to say the least. My partners food was also very bland and mild temp. He ordered the spaghetti. We were very disappointed with the experience & the food, but we still covered our bill that was $100+. Not sure why they are so expensive, as the quality of their food is not up to par. Everything on their menu was pretty pricey, especially when you take into account that it is not even enjoyable. Or edible at that. read more

This was our first visit and was most impressed. Patricia was our host and tended to our requests. She was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. My group had chicken parmigiana, egg plant parmigiana, the filet with pasta, and I had spaghetti and meatballs- none of these entries disappointed any one of us - they were delicious. And, to top it off, we were serenaded with live keys as we sang happy birthday to our buddy Chris. We look forward to a return visit read more

I am repeating this review because I am not Larry N from San Francisco. Hahaha Took my girlfriend out to dinner last night for her birthday. I highly recommend this place. Good food, beautiful setting. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and the food was great!!!! What else can I say? read more

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We live near Villa Terraza but had never been. We finally made it there on a Saturday at 5pm and had a wonderful dinner with our family and grandchild. The restaurant and grounds are eclectic and lush with foliage. The staff was friendly and efficient. As it happens they have a number of happy hour drinks and appetizers, so we took advantage and tried several items - garlic cheese bread, mozzarella sticks, calamari and the big hit, arancini. All were very tasty and a good deal. Salads were good as well. The entrees were fantastic! I had the salmon and pasta special - yum! Salmon was cooked perfectly and tasted great. Other entrees we enjoyed were the whitefish, veal, filet mignon and beef ravioli. For dessert we enjoyed tiramisu, chocolate mousse and bread pudding. The bread pudding was the best, dense and not dry. For all of this, we thought the price was just right. We are so happy to have finally stopped in and look forward to many future visits! read more

5 stars just isn't enough for this wonderful restaurant and staff! My wife and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary here because we've heard great reviews from our neighbors and the local community. Patricia was amazing, quick and so thoughtful. Leslie the manager was helpful and kind, my wife ordered the Cobb salad and forgot to ask for no bacon, completely our fault and they took it back and gave us a fresh one at no charge! The cheesy garlic bread is #1 on our list and is famous for its flavor. The inside and outside are beautiful and it feels like a vacation away from home. Better than any chain restaurant by a mile! We will be back my mouth is watering already read more

My son made a reservation for Valentines Day and ended up with an experience that was not a memorable one for him and his girlfriend. They lost his reservation (even though it was in the book ) and he had to wait for a table for over several minutes while others were seated before him . They finally sat them , but outside with no working heaters available. Both were not approached for over 30 minutes.No greeting, no drink order , nothing and then ignored throughout the evening by the waiter and several staff. Food was mediocre but garlic bead was delicious. Busboys were great and saved the day by doing the waiters job. Bottom line. Place was overbooked, and my son is too shy to ask for decent service and I feel bad because I recommended this restaurant. read more

Well made, fresh caprese salad and iced tea. Hospitable, friendly waitress. Interesting ambiance and history on the menu and ghost speculations. Wondering what is going on in the 1936-40s underground tunnels there now. Probably some sort of underground ferret Op. A nice place to visit after going to the water garden supply across the street sweating looking at cool Koi fish. read more

Villa Terraza - Red accent walls and cool ceilings and views throughout - Italian Near Me - Shadow Hills, California

At first arrival, you may not recognize the restaurant. It is a separate setting. Once you get inside, the atmosphere is different. There are separate booths and are quite closely spaced and quiet. Food and services are tasty and wonderful. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Will definitely go back again. read more

This is by far a restaurant with the best service I've experienced in a long time. So much attention, so polite and just trust the server when he gives you a dish recommendation. The garlic bread is a must appetizer. The pasta dishes are excellent. It feels like a traditional and old restaurant Typical family business. You won't be disappointed by their food nor the service. read more

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I went here for dinner with my family on a Sunday. It's been about three years since I'd been there so I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to say that my experience was terrific and the food was amazing! I had the Chicken Spaghetti Arrabbiata - a dish I'd not tried before anywhere. The serving presentation on the plates is impressive. Our server's name was Patricia. She was attentive and friendly to our party of five. We were actually the first diners in the restaurant that day so I kinda expected things to be slow. We were also super hungry, so it was nice to get quick service on our drinks and appetizers(delicious garlic cheese bread!). We'll be back soon. Thanks for the great experience! read more

Romantic, old world, castle kind of feel. Great service, outstanding cuisine. One of a kind experience. Cozy and private. read more

Great service. Great food. Nice ambiance. The outside looks like a castle of sorts. Great for a group meal.