Villaggio Ristorante @ Del Mar

Villaggio’s is absolutely wonderful. Quality of food and portion size is Superior. The vibe is cool and ambiance very inviting. Don’t miss your opportunity to eat here as it will become one of your favorite coastal Restaurants. Try the seafood, They offer several, scallops, oysters, salmon, Sea bass, just to name a few. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed!

Wow!! Amazing food & great service...First time had an amazing seafood dish with all the good stuff in an unbelievable/awesome, full of flavor, sauce. Second time had a pasta dish with meatballs that were a solid ten!! Chicago guy = know a good meatball!!

Looking forward to going again!

NEW DEL MAR HOT SPOT ! I heard that a new Italian restaurant had recently opened here. This prime location on Camino Del Mar used to be Prep Kitchen until they pulled the plug some months ago. It wasn't our thing anyway...no espresso and snotty staff. I told my wife about this new place and we thought we should hit it for dinner that night. The restaurant's posted hours were 5pm - 9pm so I headed up here about midday on Wednesday to check the place out...at least from their outdoor patio. As luck would have it a guy dressed in black chef style clothing was heading towards the front door soon after I arrived. After a quick exchange of pleasantries I discovered this guy was ( still is ) the co-owner /chef Jay Bartolomei. Jay had some pork cooking in the kitchen and invited me in. Wow brand new kitchen...and positively spotless. Jay apparently hails from Cape Cod where he runs another restaurant with a similar menu to his new baby. We talked about run of the mill eateries who churn out the same boring food and Jay made the point that he loves to create dishes with a twist......my kinda food ! My wife and I love to support new restaurants that are trying to make a difference. I told Jay we would be there tonight without fail. I would call what I saw as classy, casual with a well constructed user friendly upscale menu and a huge outdoor patio. Can't wait !

If you love east coast Italian, this place is a must. Best in San Diego.
Come hungry. Portions are made for two. I will be back soon. ?

The food is so delicious. I’ve now had the ribeye,
Chicken Parmesan, crab cakes and the dipping sauce. The chef, Jay makes his own dipping sauce that you can buy and take home. It is literally the best olive oil and vegetable mixture I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it not only for yourself, but as a great gift for others.