Villaggio Prime Bar and Grille

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   Bernard

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time eating at Villaggio and was very impressed. The ambiance was the first thing that hit you when you walk in, very cozy and warm look and feel, very welcoming. The service was first class and very attentive without being annoying. The food was delicious, very well prepared and plentiful. The portions justified the price in my and my guests opinion, they didn’t skimp whatsoever and none of us could finish. Yes it’s pricey for sure but well worth the treat. We are already planning our next visit.
   

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   Marcia

   Rhode Island

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was very nice. The macadamia nut-encrusted salmon was delicious! The place was jammed for Thanksgiving evening (who knew?), and they might consider having more help or more sittings in the future. The staff was great, though harried and overwhelmed.
   

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   Joe

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   From beginning to end our experience was sub par . We paid 59.00 for a Thanksgiving meal that was inedible . The turkey was served with so much fat and skin on it and it looked like they threw just any thing in that was left . The stuffing was not very good . Although the potatoes and cranberry were ok … it did not justify the price of the meal .There was no appetizer or dessert . Our Manhattans were seventeen dollars each and were unbalanced . Too much Vermouth and not enough bourbon . They tasted extremely sweet and not enjoyable . My husband had scallops and they were over cooked and very small . Needless to say we will NOT be returning to this restaurant . There are so many places that are better in the area. Very disappointed .
   

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   Andrea

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and excellent service!! The ambience at the bar was friendly and the music selections were awesome!
   

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   Sue ann

   New York City

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the third year we have enjoyed Thanksgiving Dinner here. Everything was wonderful. We brought guests with us this year and one had the Elk. He Couldn’t stop raving about it. Service was great as well.
   

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   Carolee

   Greater Boston

   43 reviews

   3.0

   43 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was very good, we’d come back on a different day; there wasn’t enough staff and the seating wasn’t managed well which affected the service.
   

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   John

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Vicki tried. Service was slow. Food cold but cranberry sauce was good. Overpriced and certainly not as appetizing as the three previous Thanksgiving Dinners we enjoyed in the past. We will be making other arrangements in the future
   

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   Maryann

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very good however it was cold by the time it was served. we let the server know but nothing as done about it until we asked for at least some hot pasta and hot sauce for a coupe of the dishes. Rating would have been much higher if the food had been served hot (or at least warm in a couple of cases).
   

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   Melissa

   Greater Boston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   No seafood last night due to not getting a seafood delivery, but had pasta dishes and all was amazing. Our server Tim truly made our night and made our experience special. Chef Jay’s creations from the kitchen will not disappoint and the chicken parm, eggplant parm, stuffed mushrooms and tirimisu didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend and will be back again soon!
   

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    Rick

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

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    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    Food was great, Tim was a good waiter and personable….where they lost me was the bar experience where my party migrated for after dinner drinks. The bartender, Tanya I believe, would not have gotten past her first shift and possibly even her entrance interview if I were the owner of this establishment Horrendous is the softest comment I can think of. Our party were two couples of longtime friends looking to catch up over a fine meal. After dinner we moved to the bar to free up our table and continue our conversation. 3 of the 4 of us heard Tanya actually use the C word while telling a story to our wives. Luckily for her, I was the one who did not hear the comment. I was appalled enough by her general behavior but using THAT word was obviously something completely unacceptable. I would have demanded to speak to management or ownership had I heard the comment. Absolutely embarrassing and appalling experience being that I chose the restaurant. Never again based solely on the fact that the establishment actually allows her to tend bar in the first place. I witnessed several uncomfortable expressions on the faces of other patrons at the bar where the Tanya show was on full display. She belongs in a dive bar not a fine dining restaurant. End rant….
    

    Villaggio Prime Bar and GrilleResponded on November 18, 2024

    Dear Rick; Sorry to hear your very enjoyable evening was ruined when you moved to the Bar for a night cap. As much as I agree with you, her use of the C word while telling a story to your wives has no place in my establishment at anytime, Your dissatisfaction has been brought to her attention, as she is highly embarrassed and does apologize. Tanya does do a very good job behind the Bar and most likely had a slip of the tongue by using that very inappropriate word.
    

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