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

VILLA ROMANA Italian & Romanian Restaurant

4.5
4.5
114 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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

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

  • 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

  • Experience the class

    $24.95 per person

    Apr 27 - Oct 31, 2023
    "Pre Fix Menu", Monday -Friday, 12pm-5pm Starter, Choice of: Caesar Salad or Arugula Salad Entree: Choice of: Penne Vodka Rigatoni Bolognese Chicken Parmigiana, side penne marinara sauce Tilapia Francese, side of mashed potatoes Dessert: Tiramisu
  • DINE & DANCE Friday & Saturday

    $39.95 per person

    May 26 - Oct 29, 2023
    Pre fix menu: Starter: Choice of - Caesar Salad or Arugula Salad Entree: Choice of - Gnocchi Pesto or - Chicken Piccata, penne marinara sauce - Blackened Salmon, whipped mashed potatoes - Veal Parmigiana, penne marinara sauce Dessert: Choice of - Cheese Cake or Chocolate Cake A la carte menu available. Live Entertaiment 7:30 - 10.30pm
  • 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!

Popular dishes

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Romantic

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Romantic

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. RyanM

    Miami

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

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

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  8. Gary

    Atlanta Metro

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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, 2023We 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. TedD

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

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

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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. MrsHayes

    Fort Lauderdale

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We fell in love with Villa Romana on a Thursday night. It was our first visit and Pam was the entertainment and she was absolutely amazing!! We returned this Tuesday and it was karaoke night… we had a good time. The food is good but the drinks are perfect!! We all can’t wait to see Pam perform again… we think Thursdays are her nights at Villa Romana.

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  26. glenn

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and entertainment was great. I will be going back soon.

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  27. NiurkaB

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spaguethi carbonara the best!!!! For sure we will come back!!!

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  28. SSSSSVA

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We ate from the Italian menu. My seafood pasta had good-sized (and a good amount) of shrimp, but the pasta/sauce was somewhat bland. Just ok meal overall. We went there (over other Italian restaurants) because the weather was great and I wanted to eat outside.

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  29. SpringfieldGourmet

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful formal dining. Excellent pastas and the veal scallopini was very tender. Their tomato sauce is fresh tasting and well seasoned.

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  30. MrsHayes

    Fort Lauderdale

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful!!

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  31. pamc

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything was wonderful. We sat outside. Our server was very attentive. There was a live musician singing inside.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time in the city for our 3 year anniversary. The ambiance when you walking in is breath taking. Our server was Ionela she was phenomenal , so sweet. She gave us recommendations, she explained different dishes and the history behind these Romanian dishes. The soup was amazing. I never been somewhere and had 3 course meal and not leave feeling disgusting or feel overly full.

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  33. LyneB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The smoking outside next to us was too much. He continuously smoked while we were eating

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food was alright, it lack a bit of flavor. The bread was very good and the surroundings were lovely. Enjoyed the live music.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    My boyfriend found this place for us to eat while we’re in town for a couples nights. Food was amazing!! We had the Alfredo pasta and truffle pasta, as well as the mozzarella appetizer. The lychee martini was wonderful! We had to sit outside due to a music event happening, but it was still nice.

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  36. 330Resi

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delicious Lychee martini, loved the shrimp scampi, the mozzarella romana was very crisp, my dining partner loved her chicken piccata! The portions were perfect and not oversized.

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  37. WestfordMom

    New England

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very enjoyable Italian dinner in the heart of downtown Hollywood. Plenty of parking and lots of restaurants to choose from. There were outdoor tables available and it was a beautiful night. The menu had typical Italian dishes, generous servings, and great service.

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  38. Idalucia

    Philadelphia

    250 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    250 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Cocktails were well made and delicious, but short on alcohol specifically the Negronis. 2 out of 3 of the appetizers were good, fried calamari and eggplant parmigiana. The mussels in leftover tomato sauce were previously frozen which made them very tough and not very good st all! The main courses were very good; the lamb Chops were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The lasagna was a bit runny, but tasty.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Entertainment was top notch as well

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience with and without the live music was great and service was very friendly and amazing. Great for any type of occasion. Ohhh, and the food was pretty good too!

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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 4.5 stars by 114 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 7 times today
Experiences are available.
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

  • 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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