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Villa Nova


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4 of 5 stars 24 ratings
24 ratings
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#59 of 282 restaurants in Newport Beach
  • Cuisines: Italian, Seafood
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Address: 3131 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  • Phone:  (949) 642-7880
  • Fax:  949-642-0674
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1 of 5 stars
stretgang 4 contributions
Tustin, CA
Jun 25, 2009

We took some out of towners to Villa Nova as they had heard of it. Don't as me what they heard. We ordered an antipasto and believe it or not it came with what I can only say was Oscar Meyer Bologna on it. Talk about average ... this takes the average cake. The rest of the dinner was unimaginitive... more

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5 of 5 stars
RetiredEngr 2 contributions
The Villages, Florida
May 11, 2009

We went to Villa Nova on a recent vacation. We went initially for the piano bar. The service and food were exceptional. Good value on pasta dishes. My veal was exceptional and my wife's ravioli with meat sauce was also excellent. Great wine selection with some value wines. The piano bar was a "hoot" - lots of fun. We went... more

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2 of 5 stars
Aznorran 3 contributions
Tucson, Arizona
Mar 29, 2009

We went out for a birthday celebration dinner, and were very disappointed in the service and responsiveness of the management staff. Apparently two of our meals were given to another table. When one finally arrived it was chicken instead of veal and had to be returned. Everyone was finished with their meals when the final dinner arrived. The restaurant manager... more

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3 of 5 stars
jedthesped 3 contributions
Orange County, CA
Mar 4, 2009

We went to Villa Nova for my wife's birthday dinner. The restaurant was pretty, great view, nice lighting. Service was sub par for fine dining. Took too long to be seated, server tried to upsell to the point of being annoying, and I felt like I was being talked down to (I look youg for my age). Food was fine,... more

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4 of 5 stars
TrudySlate 1 contribution
Baton Rouge
Feb 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I told everyone at work that we went to a geriatric pick-up joint last night and had a very good Itialian dinner as a bonus. The veal was delicious and priced fairly and Tuesday is 1/2 price bottled wine night. What's not to like about that? Our waiter was attentive and had a great deal of wine knowledge. We had... more

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3 of 5 stars
HBsleepsurveyor 35 contributions
Huntington Beach, California
Dec 15, 2008

This is the place for people watching. The bar, anyway! The entertainment is some cheesey semi-washed up - but fun to watch lounge singer, and the crowd in the bar is aged locals. I swear I have seen ladies in their 70's hitting on desperate looking saps. I truly LOVE it here - but it's a bit tongue in cheek.... more

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4 of 5 stars
KyleDPDX 190 contributions
Nov 2, 2008

Traditional Italian Restaurant. Tremendous view if you are seated near the windows. Wine selection is tremendous. Food itself is OK, but not tremendous. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Pretty restaurant, decent food... more

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4 of 5 stars
weluvtotravel2 118 contributions
Tustin, CA
Jul 30, 2008

We went last year and again this year with the entertainment guide coupon. We loved it. The food was great, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was fine as well. If you need good pasta then this is the place. If you have the entertainment guide for OC, you get a buy one meal get one free. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 19, 2008

Old school Italian restaurant with an incredible harbor view and a classic piano bar. Favorites include the Osso Buco with NY style brown sauce more

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Villa Nova Address

3131 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tel: (949) 642-7880 Fax: 949-642-0674
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.