Villa Roma Market & Restaurant

Gotta get the homemade empanadas—and if you go when Argentina is playing, make sure you’re wearing white and blue!

Food was Delicious and Service was GREAT !!!! Definitely Returning !!!!!

Tawny V

After our fantastic meal at Villa Roma, a highly recommended spot that my friends, who have moved out of Orange County but were back in town for a visit, couldn't stop raving about, I knew we had stumbled upon something special. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere, with its warm lighting and inviting decor, immediately made us feel welcome. We started our meal by sharing the Calamari Brodetto as an appetizer, which was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the rest of our meal. For the main course, we chose the Parrillada Dos, an impressive platter showcasing an array of Argentinian meats served with chimichurri and our choice of side. We opted for the potatoes, feeling we'd already indulged in enough meat, while I also ordered the Insalata Mixta, which was a generous portion—plenty for two! The Parrillada turned out to be so plentiful that it satisfied my partner and I, we had enough leftovers for two more meals. Our server, Juan, provided exceptional service; he was attentive without being intrusive, and his recommendations were spot on. What makes Villa Roma a hidden gem is its unique blend of traditional Argentinean/Italian cuisine and welcoming atmosphere!

Giannina Laffi

It is a great Italian/Argentinean restaurant in Orange County. The food is amazing, service great. They also have a market with south American products and wines. I highly recommend this place 🙌

Ting L

My family and I love this place! The food is good. The service is amazing! The fancy dining area is open again.

Gus Zdanovich

Crazy amazing Argentinian-Italian-Spanish restaurant. OMG Everything we've tried, from the paella to the empanadas to the milanesas and pasta dishes...everything was top notch! The service is absolutely incredible and the wine list unexpectedly exhaustive! Must try if you're in the area. It gets busy so be sure to allow extra time. It's absolutely worth the wait, though. Highly recommend!

Darlene (DarlaBL)

Was a guest for an event held at this beautiful establishment. Everything was delicious with exceptional service. The owners are amazing people who take pride in what and how they serve their guests. I absolutely recommend this market and restaurant!

Vanesa Delfino

I've been eating at this restaurant for more than ten years. The commute is worth an authentic Argentinean restaurant. I am Argentinean I appreciate a real and authentic place that feels like home. My favorite dish here is the noquiz or Gnocchi con salsa rosada (with pink sauce). I love Dani, he is a staff member that has treated me and my people with respect and with genuine care. He always greatest me with a smile and takes care of all my friends that attend the restaurant at different times. This place has a great selection of Argentinean products and gifts and if you want a fancy dinner, they have that option at night next door. I highly recommend this restaurant for families and even children as they have a family ambiance and they always have soccer playing in the background.

Jim Vosler

This is a special Argentine Italian cafe with fantastic food and groceries. The service is great, we had a prosciutto arugula pizza, meatball sandwich and pasta with sausage and meatballs all very good.

Jose Garcia-Fernandez

Excellent Italian argentinian restaurant. Great variety of Italian and Argentinian wines.Try the Argentinian mero.. We celebrate here a dinner in our wedding day for 30 people. Everyone was a great time...music and service was great. We will come back next anniversary ♥️.

Kevin Longrie

Gotta get the homemade empanadas—and if you go when Argentina is playing, make sure you’re wearing white and blue!

Kaili Smith

I’m sad that I’m just visiting, this place was so amazing! Everything was delicious. The Insalata Caprese with prosciutto was delicious, the lasagna was exceptional, and for sure get the caramel crepes for dessert!

Sheena Marie

Good food and really great service. The bread is amazing and the steak so tender

Kathrine Aldana

Food was Delicious and Service was GREAT !!!! Definitely Returning !!!!!

We had 3 different Italian dishes and they were all good. Nice little shop there in the deli too, we went home with some unique food items. Loved it. Can't wait to go back!

Amazing food and services. Very time we visit OC, this restaurant is a must!

The food is wonderful on both the restaurant side and in the market. I appreciate that I can grab a few specialty groceries like dulce de leche, and grab empanadas and alfajores for lunch.

You can get confused as the market and restaurant are next to each other, but separate. The staff were very friendly, I recommend the house sangria. The mix of Italian and Argentinian food worked surprisingly well. The food feels like comfort, and the portions are large.

On the Market side, this is a great place to bring a friend or couples casual date night. Grab a bottle of wine off the shelves and find a table. Enjoy some great food with friends! Everything on the menu has been so good, a favorite of mine is the calimari appetizer, and for dinner the Pollo Lemone.

The staff is friendly and very customer in. The people dining in are also friendly and one can engage in conversation. Empanadad are their specialty and with special low price on Tuesdays. Their informal dining area is clean .

Nothing fancy, but exceptional food. Try the pastas (really homemade) or the terrific steaks

Tobias Montoya

You can get confused as the market and restaurant are next to each other, but separate. The staff were very friendly, I recommend the house sangria. The mix of Italian and Argentinian food worked surprisingly well. The food feels like comfort, and the portions are large.

Eloisa San Miguel

The staff is friendly and very customer in. The people dining in are also friendly and one can engage in conversation. Empanadad are their specialty and with special low price on Tuesdays. Their informal dining area is clean .

Sandy Awerkamp

On the Market side, this is a great place to bring a friend or couples casual date night. Grab a bottle of wine off the shelves and find a table. Enjoy some great food with friends! Everything on the menu has been so good, a favorite of mine is the calimari appetizer, and for dinner the Pollo Lemone.

Holly R

The food is wonderful on both the restaurant side and in the market. I appreciate that I can grab a few specialty groceries like dulce de leche, and grab empanadas and alfajores for lunch.

Chris Reardon

We had 3 different Italian dishes and they were all good. Nice little shop there in the deli too, we went home with some unique food items. Loved it. Can't wait to go back!

Service excellent. The food was so so. The chefs specialty filet had no flavor. Same with the lasagna. I guess the deli next door is better?

Anson

Service excellent. The food was so so. The chefs specialty filet had no flavor. Same with the lasagna. I guess the deli next door is better?

Leandro Carol Lugones

Place is good for the most part. Great wine selection but the meat counter needs more attention. The butcher's old trick: 50% is fat

Daniel Ferretti

Coming from Santa Barbara we got caught in traffic the place closes at 8pm. We arrived at 7:40pm. They didn't want to let us in. When My wife insisted the young girl let us in but said that the kitchen was closed and she could only bring us some empanadas. The older guy behind the counter was visibly angry at her and kept telling us they wouldn't serve us . One minute later another couple of guys came in and the older server started to take the order. It seems that when it's near to closing time the kitchen is open for friends of that guy only. Needless to say we will never go there again and we will share this experience with all our friends.