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Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops - J&S Italian Villa, Hot Springs, AR

J&S Italian Villa

4.7
4.7
145 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Inspired by the coastal cuisine of Cinque Terra, J&S Italian Villa is a fun and trendy dining experience located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. With seasonal menus crafted by 2-Michelin Star Chef Sascia Marchesi, you’ll enjoy unique and flavorful dishes featuring pasta made from scratch, seafood, steak, and fresh local produce.
 
Whether you’re interested in a date night for two, a special gathering in our private Red Room, catering for your big event, or simply relaxing with drinks and appetizers in a chic bar and lounge, J&S Italian Villa proudly provides attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (501) 525-1121

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

Popular dishes

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Little Rock

    Best Food

  • Little Rock

    Best Service

  • Little Rock

    Best Value

  • Little Rock

    Good for groups

  • Little Rock

    Hot spot

  • Little Rock

    Neighborhood gem

  • Little Rock

    Great for fine wines

  • Little Rock

    Lively

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Overall

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Food

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Service

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Value

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Good for groups

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Hot spot

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Great for fine wines

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Lively

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  1. AlistairS

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent service from Heather - she was great! Had the calamari, followed by chicken parmigiana and cioppino and all were wonderful.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal…..sea-bass, salmon, chicken parmesan and beef tenderloin were all fantastic. Everyone in our party was very happy with this restaurant. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! The food, the ambiance, the owners and Lee!
  4. ScottR

    Little Rock

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new owners continue to bring their ‘A Game’ each and every night to this fantastic restaurant!
  5. CarolM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The service and ambience were great. Some food portions were surprisingly small, i.e. calamari appetizer and lobster add-on, which amounted to a tablespoon or two of chopped lobster meat.
  6. MarianF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and great food. We ordered the Charcuterie board for an appetizer, and it had so many selections and everything tasted great!! The server explained everything very well and he was a great server.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Great atmosphere. Live music but was played at a reasonable level. Only one song got to be what I would call “loud”… but the entire restaurant clapped and enjoyed it. The peach lemon drop martini is amazing.
  8. KayleeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Must go! Beautifully remodeled, great menu options and lovely service.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Exceptionally poor service. Waited over an hour and half and never got our entrees. Waitress avoided our table and never refilled our drinks. We left before getting our food.
  10. SteveD

    Little Rock

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Four of us had a wonderful dinner and considering how busy it was the food and service was great and we understood it would be slow receiving our food as restaurant was very busy. Our only complaint was the noise level was extremely loud as live music was playing and we had a hard time hearing each other. While the music was good not sure a good idea on a busy weekend night.
  11. pleuvra

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don’t usually give 5 stars across the board, but wow! They were wonderful from the time we walked in until the time we left. The food, the drinks, the service.. it was all perfect. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Can hardly wait to make a second trip out there!
  12. LindaM

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    We looked forward to eating here for a year! We ate here last April! The food was amazing! This year it was terrible! We found out later ownership changed in May of last year! Our drinks were great! Will not ever eat here again! Such a same!!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Tulsa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Amazing service and the owner was very nice
  14. Daniel

    Dallas

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was good, although there were less menu choices and it was more expensive than previous visits. Less Italian items on the menu.
  15. culinarycouple

    Kansas City

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    We had not been here since the new owners took over....the food was still very good and our waitress was personable and prompt. However, we were unaware that there was live music at the early hour of 6:45. It was loud, we were unable to converse with one another and could barely hear our server's questions. We thought the prices were somewhat overpriced, but a lot of places are today. We do not live here, but visit fairly often, but will not return here due to the loud music during dining hours. We felt like we were in a bar/lounge instead of a fine dining establishment,
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff and owners were truly amazing!! I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Hot Springs. The husband and wife team bring a level of sophistication to Hot Springs. I will be visiting here on my next visit to Hot Springs.
  17. HScouple

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The seabass is one of the best meals J & S prepares, and it is my favorite. My husband loved the "special" which was steak Oscar, beef tenderloin with crab legs. I had a bite and the beef filet was incredibly tender...you almost didn't need a knife to cut the steak. Outstanding meal and service.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Lasagna and lobster rigatoni were delicious.
  19. GaylaD

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time under the new management. The food was WONDERFUL. Our server, Katilyn, did a GREAT job. We will be back soon.
  20. NevRMsAML

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for the fun evening. Great food fabulous entertainment and even better company.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my husband for his birthday! The food was so good! The service however was even better! One of the best dining experiences we’ve had! Highly recommended!
  22. BobbieF

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Sid and Jeanne do a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere of hospitality in this venue; the food was absolutely excellent in every way, as was the selection of wines and the variety of the menu… During our visit this particular evening, our experience was that service, while attentive enough, was significantly slow…more so than would have been expected for the time of day we dined. Secondly, the sound level in the restaurant was significantly higher than personally desired, particularly w the overlay of live music and especially w guests who are elderly and hearing impaired… These comments are not meant to be critical, but are just for thoughtful consideration of mgt!! Overall a great evening with lots of personalized touches!!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was outstanding, I definitely recommend going.
  24. Marsha

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is GREAT. Joe is the waiter to request when you make reservations and you NEED reservations.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was well above average! The food was perfectly timed and fresh. The recommendation for the server were perfect and the owners and head maître d’ came around and introduced themselves and made sure our visit was exceeding our expectation. Worth the value!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was fabulous!!! The chef cooked our fish to perfection!
  27. JenniferC

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional experience tonight in a CBD infused collaboration dinner. Chefs did a phenomenal job. Classy, elegant and delicious. J & S Italian Villa is a definite go- to spot for wonderful meals in an enjoyable atmosphere.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner for 6 and each person had delicious food! Spaghetti, clams, short ribs, sea bass, fettuccini, steak - all amazing !!
  29. LouieM

    Little Rock

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We appreciate the improvements at J&S. The food is very good, and the service is excellent. The ambiance is greatly improved and will be even better when they make the lighting more intimate.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The arancini and the pistachio crusted salmon was delicious! The server was very friendly and the owner came by several times to check on us. Very pleased with our experience.
  31. jrwyatt

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best meal we’ve had in Hot Springs in a long time. The food, drinks, and service were spot on. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious meal in Hot Springs.
  32. Audrey

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was phenomenal!! Great atmosphere and music. I had been looking forward to going there and it did not disappoint! We will definitely be back!
  33. LindsayW

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time at J&S!! The food was out of this world amazing! The service was so warm and attentive. And the best performer played the guitar and sang all night long which was a great surprise! It's so rare to go to a restaurant where everyone is having fun and enjoying themselves but you could just feel the joy and enthusiasm from everyone there. The owners made sure to introduce themselves and that we had everything we needed. I honestly thought I was making a reservation at a different restaurant coming in from our of town but it ended up being such a happy accident and we had a better time than we were even expecting. I will definitely make the trip just to go back!
  34. SteakLover

    Little Rock

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Date night!! Always super satisfied when we eat here! All the dishes we have tried so far have been delicious! We’re going to make this an every couple of weeks date spot!!
  35. AmyR

    Little Rock

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a dinner that included 4 adults and 2 children on a Saturday night and it was great! The live music was really good in the background but not too loud with a truly talented young lady. Everyone was friendly and accommodating from the time we walked in. Food was amazing. For apps our favorite was the rice balls. We had the chicken parm, veal Marsala, and chicken fettuccini Alfredo, all were perfect, chicken parm was my favorite.our server Jimmy was great with the kids and adults, the owner came by a few times. Deserts were all fantastic, our favorite was the bread pudding.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and service
  37. TallGall

    Dallas

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Incredible hospitality from host, waiter and owner. Lovely evening, in spite of food being fair. We had 3 different entrees and all were okay not great. 🥴
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, service, and atmosphere was great!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emily was our server. The food was fantastic and the service was on point. I really like the fact that the owners came around and mingled with their customers. My wife and I really enjoyed our meal and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience 👍

FAQs

J&S Italian Villa is rated 4.7 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for J&S Italian Villa

4332 Central Ave STE B, Hot Springs, AR 71913-7404

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Hot Springs

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

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