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La Villa Restaurant and Bar
From the rustic stone exterior to the expansive and colorful interior, Little Italy’s hidden treasure, La Villa Restaurant & Bar, blends urban and rural life together seamlessly. Seated at wooden tables, reminiscent of the farmers’ tables in years past, diners enjoy fresh, sustainable Italian delights. La Villa’s seasonal menu emphasizes the “farm to table” concept by incorporating neighborhood farmers’ products and locally caught seafood in every dish. From the handmade mozzarella found on the Naples inspired pizzas, to the oysters, so fresh that the remnant flavors of the ocean are still present, La Villa pleases the palate time after time. Pasta lovers fawn over specialties like the Smoked Ricotta Pumpkin Ravioli, served with Toasted Oats, Parsnip Puree, Pomegranate, and Beech Mushrooms, and on warm San Diego days, guests can relax under the sun, surrounded by a brightly colored mural on the outside patio and bar.
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30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(20)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- fit for foodies(15)
- notable wine list(10)
- romantic(8)
- special occasion(7)
La Villa Restaurant and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Does not Disappoint
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Villa is a great restaurant that does not disappoint. The food and service are top notch. Creative menu with the best of fresh ingredients."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delivers again
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kudos to La Villa. Ate Saturday night. Decided not to get Pizza - a staple for us and instead had the sali and cheese plate that was amazing because of some interesting homemade additions - jellied balsamic vinegar (yum) and pickled strawberries. Our waiter, Lucas, was fantastic. Their wine list has really improved - great Italian selection and a good assortment of other wines too!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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Review 3 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It has it's own charm
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I feel the restaurant has its own charm, the food is good but different, not the traditional presentation, it has its own personality, i felt welcomed and pleased with their service and ambiance."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed everything about our dinner that night. We had the lamb/pork meatballs, mint/pea ravioli, tomato soup, asparagus with egg, and tender Brussels sprouts cooked with pork belly and dates. We had a Pino noir that complimented it all perfectly, that was recommended by our waiter, who was very attentive throughout our dinner. The atmosphere was beautiful and we sat outside on the side patio next to the fountain. A wonderful night all around!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a wonderful meal at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a wonderful meal at La Villa. Server was very attentive and nice but not at all pushy. Loved the sun dried tomato/artichoke salad!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were excelent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were excelent. I live that the restaurant has plenty of outdoor heaters so you can enjoy the outside dinning. Everythingbwe had was delicious and fresh. I would go back for sure."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 7 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful surprise for a restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful surprise for a restaurant that's under the radar. Terrific farm to table food. Beautiful beet and grapefruit salad. Very nice spring vegetable fettucine with burrata. Great cocktails. Very friendly and knowledgeable service. Nice surprise in Little Italy."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
La Villa has become my favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Villa has become my favorite new dining spot in Little Italy. Farm to table fresh ingredigents are the star of the show. Clean and simple preparations let the flavors shine. Knowlegeble staff and seating options either inside the rustic charm main dining area or outside on their enclosed patio. The night we dined outside was a perfect San Diego Night under a bright full moon."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pasta and italian wind
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was perfect - but .... all doors were open, and your guests sat in the draft! Really, it was cold and a beautiful evening looks different. That was not funny. In the summer is this understandable.
And something else: my Parpadelle with chicken was overcooked. And the cream sauce was not special, unfortunately.
But the rest - good and your waitress was very polite and we thought, yes, she knows what she does.
But we don't have no reason, to coming back again. Maybe- if all doors are closed??? :-) no, seriously, we like your restaurant and we hope, you are there, when we come back to USA in the next year."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 10 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great neighborhood find. It
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great neighborhood find. It is very romantic on the patio. Our waiter was a little forgetful but the restaurant was overall great!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice menu, good choices, great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice menu, good choices, great ambience, especially outdoor dining."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Farm to table food - food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Farm to table food - food was very good - I don't like huge portions but one of the salads was a bit small for the price but excellent - it had the homemade baratta which was killer. We sat out side but by the fountain - it was a little noisy and we got some occassionaly water drops but it was comfy. Excellent service - waitress was very knowledgable and just the right amount of attention - not rushed but prompt. This was recommended by two different people - both foodies and I would definitely go again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 13 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely dinner in rustic setting.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely dinner in rustic setting. Enjoyed being outdoors - the heaters worked well and the food was excellent."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambience was nice and the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ambience was nice and the waitress was friendly and well informed about the dishes.Salads were great, salmon was overcooked, prices seemed a bit too high for the quality."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Villa Restaurant and Bar
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate