Jen
Every time we are in the area we come here and we are never disappointed. The chef cooks and prepares each dish with fresh ingredients and puts special touches into each dish. It’s like eating in a family restaurant in Italy – outside of the tourist areas.
The sauces are amazing and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
They’ve changed the menu a little and the additions are great. Their specials are always delicious.
The service is impeccable!!! The cocktails were great the desserts are homemade.
If this restaurant was on the main road you’d never get a table. It really is a hidden gem.
… moreLouweeg
Great place, love the attention we get from the owner.
Sorry no pics, but we had the mussels with the white sauce and the calamari, both were excellent.
Had some of the pasts entrees, Parpadelli with short rib ragu, oh my, exquisite. My wife had the Cacio pepe, also amazing.
You cannot go wrong here.
… moreKristiana Dema
Absolutely loved this place! The pasta was fresh and full of flavor, and the service was warm and friendly. Cozy atmosphere, great wine, and a perfect dessert to finish. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreEonela Muco
Amazing food and service!
Loved every dish we tried—fresh, flavorful, and authentic. The staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend Il Villaggio if you’re in Mahopac!
… moreChap
Il Villagio is exactly what you want in a local restaurant … excellent food, a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and an owner who is genuinely engaged and present. You can feel the care that goes into every detail, from the quality of the dishes to the overall experience. It’s always comfortable, consistent, and a place I’m proud to support as a fellow small business owner. Highly recommend.
… moreJulie Groveman Burstein
Romantic, so DELICIOUS, can’t wait to come back!! Everything we ordered was incredible. My husband and I had some special requests (without dairy/cheese) and the owners couldn’t have been more attentive. Seriously one of the best dinners we’ve had in a while. Wholeheartedly recommend this amazing new restaurant
… moreKeisha Cavanna
From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere set the tone for an unforgettable meal. The cozy, welcoming vibe made us feel like we’d stepped into a little piece of Italy.
… moreVictoria Van Curen
This place is truly a hidden gem! Ardita & Ari are wonderful people. I’ve been here a few times with my significant other and we love it. I just recently took my parents here and they loved everything, and the service was impeccable. The calamari, and chicken Parmesan was amazing, as well as their drinks (the espresso martini is a go-to!)
Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed.
… moreDavid
An absolute gem! This is absolutely the best Italian food available in Westchester and Putnam, and I say that having worked or eaten at most of them. The chef and owner of this restaurant has worked in some of the most acclaimed restaurants in Boston’s North End and some of Philadelphia’s favorite Italian restaurants, and his experience clearly shows. The handmade pastas, fresh ingredients, and authentic flavors that compose the dishes offered on the thoughtfully designed menu remind me of dining experiences I have only ever had in Tuscany.
My yardstick for evaluating a new Italian restaurant in the U.S. is the fried calamari and chicken parmesan because both dishes are simple and every menu has them, but they are easy to mess up and very difficult to elevate to something impressive. I can say without a doubt that the chef here elevates both dishes without changing the basic familiar formula; it is evident that the combination of skillful culinary excellence and fresh ingredients are what drives the kitchen here. Perfectly battered, fried at a temperature that produces light and crispy texture without allowing the greasiness to make it into the food, and a beautiful tomato sauce that showcases how the natural acidity in the tomatoes can brighten up a fried dish in a way that less experienced chefs depend on lemon to do.
Not to mention the amazingly attentive front of the house staff, high quality and reasonably priced wine by the glass options, and spacious dining room with table layouts arranged to maximize customer comfort over seating volume.
IL Villaggio Authentic is an Italian vacation right in my family’s backyard. If you have read my review this far, you are wasting your time and should be eating there instead!
… moreBrian O’Gorman
My wife and I went here on a Wednesday a few minutes after 3pm( they open at 3) . That being said we were the only ones there . We were greeted by the owners (husband and wife ) . Both were very friendly and informative on their food . I had the the Chicken Marsala and my Wife had the Pappardelle ( short rib ragu). Both dishes were excellent , and the pasta is made in house (another plus fresh) . We both shared a insalate , roasted beets(whipped goat cheese pistachio and orange vinaigrette ). Again another winner it was different and very good . We end with and espresso and a latte with the house made Tiramisu . To no surprise this to was excellent . So to cap this off , excellent host excellent service excellent food very fair prices to self favor. Check it out.
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