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

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

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

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

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

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

Pretty restaurant, decent food... more

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

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