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Villa Romana - Italian & Romanian Restaurant - VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant, Hollywood, FL

VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant

4.6
4.6
131 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Our restaurant is situated in the heart of downtown Hollywood Florida. At Villa Romana Restaurant the art of presenting exceptional cuisine in the most inspired of settings is the "joie de vivre" of Hollywood Florida. Please visit on Fridays and Saturdays for live music from 8 pm to 11 pm! Offering a variety of live music such as jazz, saxophone, pop, and Motown, Latin music, and much more! We also offer Karaoke on Tuesdays from 8 pm to 11 pm!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Eastern European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (954) 251-3698
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Manolo Guerra
  • Private party facilities
    'The beauty is in the details"
  • Private party contact
    Lara Orlanis: (954) 394-7894
  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Come visit us on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 pm to 11 pm for a variety of live music, we offer jazz, Motown, Latin music, Pop, saxophone, and much more. Tuesdays nights from 8 pm to 11 pm come visit us for Karaoke!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Peach Bellini & Mimosas, 12-5pm

    $24.95 per person

    May 28 - Oct 29, 2023
    Every Sunday come and enjoy Bottomless Peach Bellini & Mimosas. We also offer 30% off on Moet & Chandon, Imperial Brut Champagne!
    Bottomless Peach Bellini & Mimosas, 12-5pm Photo
  • Wine Wednesday

    $24.00 per person

    Jun 14 - Oct 31, 2023
    Wine & Dine with us every Wednesday and enjoy select bottles of wines for $24.00. Lunch & Dinner Specials available.
    Wine Wednesday Photo
  • DINE & DANCE Friday & Saturday

    $45.95 per person

    May 26 - Oct 29, 2023
    Pre fix menu: Starter: Choice of - Caesar Salad or Arugula Salad Entree: Choice of - Gnocchi Pesto or - Linguini Siciliana with Shrimps - Chicken Piccata, penne marinara sauce - Branzino Oreganata, sauteed spinach - Veal Marsala, mashed potatoes Dessert: Choice of - Cheese Cake or Chocolate Cake A la carte menu available. Live Entertaiment 8 - 11pm
    DINE & DANCE Friday & Saturday Photo

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Good for groups

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Hot spot

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Romantic

131 Reviews
  1. ivagodiva

    Miami

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fabulous, classy neighborhood gem! Beautiful atmosphere, great food and attentive service, especially our server Ionela! We loved it and will be back!!

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  2. MarleneF

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    This restaurant is beautiful. Food was very good. Bread was AMAZING! Would definitely visit again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We recently celebrated a birthday at this restaurant and it was an exceptional experience. The ambiance was charming, service impeccable, the cocktails, appetizers and dinners were absolutely delicious. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel like VIPs - very attentive and accommodating. I have to mention the owners… Tye and his velvety soothing voice serenading us while we dined, and Lara going above and beyond to ensure we were having a wonderful time. Thank you Lara and Tye! The evening was made even more special with a surprise birthday treat and birthday candle from the restaurant and staff, who also sang Happy Birthday with us. I highly recommend VILLA ROMANA in Hollywood for memorable birthday dinners, for reminiscence of Romanian home cooking, or for any special occasions. It truly was an unforgettable experience and we will return for more soon 💝

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  4. VictoriaC

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The services was great. The restaurant looks beautiful. We opted for the Romanian menu. Cozy home made taste. I feel they are trying to accommodate the masses and not spice the food to it's potential. We will come again.

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  5. amyanded2003

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening celebrating my Mom's birthday. Claudia was an excellent server. Food was delicious. Entertainment was fun and engaging. A lovely time was had by all!

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  6. IlonaB

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Our server Mihai was rude! I asked for a taste of the tripe soup, he responded” we don’t do tasting in here, it is cheap you should pay for it” the soup is $10.50 just wanted a taste before I order a bowl, since I never had it before. The table was set for 4 people, he never took the extra plates, utensils. He should have a different job, definitely not a people’s person. Food was ok, my soup ( meat ball soup ) had no vegetables in it. We will never go back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service and quality of food. The restaurant is two thumbs up!

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  8. jfisher515

    Fort Lauderdale

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at this restaurant, so we didn’t really know what to expect. We were very pleasantly surprised with delicious food, great service, and wonderful singing by the owner, Tye. The menu is very diverse, with Italian and Romanian foods. This visit we had Italian and everything was scrumptious.  Our server was very attentive, but not overbearing.  We came on a night when it was open mic night, and enjoyed singing by various people.  This restaurant is now on our list to return sooner rather than later. 

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  9. MariaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    VILLA ROMANA Italian and Romanian restaurant. One of the BEST and MOST PLEASANT experiences one may have. We booked a table for 3 persons for 6:30 PM on Sunday, 08/07/2023. Very easy online booking. But in order to make sure that everything was OK, Lara, the Manager of the restaurant, called me to reconfirm booking. The place is exquisite, spotless, a lot of good taste, and a touch of class in everything. Waiters are very polite and they keep asking if there is anything else they could serve you. Everybody can speak English, Romanian, and Spanish which makes communication very easy. One can choose between Romanian and Italian dishes. We chose Romanian food. It was unbelievably good. But I am convinced that Italian food must have been the same. Next time when we go there we shall try it. Since I celebrated my birthday, they were very nice and I received from the house a delicious cup with ice cream adorned with a little candle. Lara, the waiters, my husband, David, and my nephew, Justin, sang "Happy Birthday" to me. We also took some pictures which you can see on my facebook page. The price was surprisingly law in comparison to what we consumed. The service was perfect and quick. I could not have been happier than that to have such a wonderful birthday celebration surrounded by the members of my family and by my new friends. GO TO VILLA ROMANA RESTAURANT IN HOLYWOOD, FLORIDA AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I WOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYBODY. AND WE GIVE THEM 5 STARS *****+. ENJOY VILLA ROMANA. Maria Vnuck

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  10. Shootermcgabbin

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was great, place was super cute, but service was below average and woman server seemed like she did not want to be there. Working on a Saturday morning sounds awful and I wouldn’t want to do it either, but you can’t outwardly show it to customers and make them uncomfortable. Also, place was SILENT at 3pm. Music was super low and I had to whisper to my fiancé so the whole restaurant didn’t hear our convo. Not really a vibe.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Villa Romana was absolutely delicious!! Every dish from start to finish was incredible. The ambiance of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. All staff was extremely friendly. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for great food and a great experience!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good atmosphere Excellent food quality Good service A place to go

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place, Great food, decent prices definitely a restaurant to try …

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  14. GeorgeF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was impressed from the second we entered the venue. Very nice place with live music on week-end. Ionela was amazing and she make sure that we get the best experience. Would chose this reataurant over many others in the area.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never disappoints. The food is consistently amazing. Their staff is above and beyond the incredible.  One of my favorite restaurants on Hollywood Boulevard 

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  16. Suboni

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great Experience and excellent food. The Mititei were perfection!! My dad makes excellent Mititei and even he said these were great.

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  17. ConstanzaV

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love It ! Always the most delicious food and ambience!

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  18. Tourist

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great service. We will be back soon.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was ok BUT the live music was absolutely AMAZING! Plus, unlike many South Florida restaurants, the tables are very far from each other… Which allows you to have a great evening with either your date, your friends, or your family without feeling like you’re smothered.

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  20. ErnestoF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant, very clean, exquisite environment, professionalism of the waitress, speed in ordering, an exceptional singer, calm and respectful and polite costumers, it is expensive, but it is worth paying this price !!’

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my girlfriend went there on Tuesday night, what a surprize, we had a drink at the bar and she got a complimentary drink, they have ladies' night and karaoke night, the perfect match! The food is amazing! We had beef carpaccio and burrata as an appetizer, we strongly recommend , and for the main course, the Lamb Chops and Branzino Picata, absolutely delicious! We loved everything from the professional service, beautiful atmosphere, amazing drinks and food, I sringly recommend. We will be back for sure!!!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Our waiter ignored us all night There were a couple of larger 6+parties so I expected slower service and food and was content with that pace but other than that the place was pretty empty When the waiter comes up after more than an hour and asks if we ever got our entree you know it’s messed up The entrees suddenly appeared sans chicken on one pasta and all tasted and steamed like microwaved food We thought the singer was so upbeat and darling and so we made the best of it and had fun but our waiter was inattentive and borderline rude We had to beg for a second glass of wine and definitely no water refill This place could be great Got the vibe the parties were regulars or locals and they gave zero craps if we ever come back And so we won’t Don’t bother

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  23. RyanM

    Miami

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Trying a new place. Food was great, very welcoming.

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  24. Gary

    Atlanta Metro

    127 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved this place! The food and service were top notch. The live entertainment added to the experience.

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  25. LaurenA

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. We originally wanted to sit inside but it was very noisy. A large group was conversing loudly, probably to be heard over the recorded music that was playing. Sitting outside was quite nice. The only disappointment was that we were looking forward to ordering Rumanian food, but because of a special menu for Orthodox Easter, the regular Rumanian menu was not available. We will go back!

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  26. LorinS

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to eat here last night. The service was phenomenal. I have not had such attentive service in a long time. There was live music which was awesome. Not too loud and very enjoyable. We ordered from the Romanian side of the menu and everything was five stars....even the specialty cocktails. Outstanding all the way around!

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  27. janinev

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We are on vacation in Hollywood so decided to give it a try. I had the linguini w/ seafood. The seafood was very fresh and delicious, however the “homemade”tomato sauce was so bland. I am Italian so I know! I had to doctor the sauce up with crushed red pepper and still was not a sauce to my liking. my daughters had rigatoni bolognese which she said was great and other daughter had the gnocchi in cheese sauce- was great as well. I’m from NJ and most places offer a salad or soup with a meal so that’s a negative for me at this place. The service was not that good- had to ask for water and bread- no one came around to refill the water. They had a wonderful gentleman singing inside and we were able to enjoy that while dining outside as they have speakers outside.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, good sized booths. Fancy enough for the grandparents, kids menu made it work for us. We will go back. Staff was wonderful

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent across the board. Been several times, never disappointed. Highly recommend.

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  30. BenE

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fiancée and I had a great time at Villa Romana. The staff were friendly and efficient and also considerate — I’d said I didn’t want tomatoes on a salad and when I ordered the Goulash the waiter wanted to make sure I wasn’t allergic to tomatoes because of my salad choice. There are cooked tomatoes in the goulash, which I’m fine with. It’s more of a raw versus cooked thing with me. But I thought it was most considerate for him to make sure I wasn’t allergic. The food was phenomenal and the singer they brought on was quite pleasant. Highly recommended for couples who want more intimacy and less crowded, noisy raucous places.

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  31. ElizabethS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I loved and enjoyed everything about this place.

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  32. brian

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    On vacation and was looking for a restaurant with a family feel.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this place is wonderful, we had dinner on a tuesday night, and they also had karaoke, which was great, people were having fun in a place where you could enjoy your dinner! The restaurant is superb, clean and beautifully decorated, the service is top notch, the food is delicious and the music is exactly what you need for an unforgettable evening! by the way, they also have a special menu, I had pesto and pistachio crusted salmon, which you will die for it!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The restaurant is nice. The staff is very nice and attentive. The food is good, not great. We ordered fettuccine Alfredo, shrimp scampi, chicken piccata and salmon ravioli. They were all tasty. The least appealing dish was the chicken piccata, my dish. The chicken was well cooked but the sauce was a bit off. It came with red peppers on top, not a traditional preparation and the mashed potatoes were barely warm. Their house bread is served hot and delicious. The ambiance changed when the live singing began. It might have been lovely but the artist didn’t sing very well. The singing sounded like noise and the karaoke aspect of it just didn’t make sense with the type of restaurant. It’s a nice place to eat located in a very charming part of historic Hollywood.

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  35. GaryS

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    They had karaoke going on and very loud even outside due to outdoor speakers. We had 3 diners and one of the meals took so long, the other 2 people were finished by the time the food came out. It was goulash, which surely was pre-made and should have taken no time to heat up and plate.

    VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian RestaurantResponded on March 31, 2023

    We do apolize for your goulash being late. The server took care of you in a very special way, she went the extra mile to compensate for the late meal. You told us you were happy with everything and your party left the restaurant happy too.

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  36. WolfgangD

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Like before all time perfect, friendly service and delicious food, we come back for sure

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  37. SandraZ

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found Villa Romana on Open Table. It’s in a good location in Downtown Hollywood away from the beach scene; such a nice, aesthetic setting. We liked everything about V.R. and will go there again if we ever vacation in the area again. Entertainment was a nice surprise, as was Ladies complimentary cocktails after 7:30 on Tuesday. Each night has some kind of special offering. We ate outside and sat at the bar afterwards. Smoked Old fashion cocktail was a treat. If you have a car be sure to notice the parking meters and pay. Dinner for two, yummy dessert and with two cocktails each cost about $150.

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  38. TedD

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Authentic Romanian dishes! Well presented and with the taste of the old country.

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  39. MeaghanB

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Everything was great except the service witch was just ok. Great food and cocktails

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome server. Great food and ambiance. Teenagers loves it too. Will go back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 251-3698.

VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 131 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 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant

1909 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hollywood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Eastern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Manolo Guerra
  • Entertainment
    Come visit us on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 pm to 11 pm for a variety of live music, we offer jazz, Motown, Latin music, Pop, saxophone, and much more. Tuesdays nights from 8 pm to 11 pm come visit us for Karaoke!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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