Authentic Italian restaurant friendly staff and the pizza was tasty and the crust was crispy. The ambiance is a bit dated but it works. I will definitely be back to try the other Italian dishes.

Today is 1/18/25, Villanova pizza has awesome wings tonight. The wings are not overly deep fried like usual, they're actually juicy inside and fresh! I'm trying to figure out why. Maybe a new cook or maybe they got a fresh batch of chicken, I don't know, but what ever they r doing, I hope they never stop.

What a great first experience at this Italian BYOB! A hidden gem, as mentioned by other Yelpers. We had a party of seven with no reservation and were promptly seated. They start you with A LOT of breads for the table. The garlic bread with tomato sauce was fantastic! For meals, we picked off the menu and evening specials. I had chicken/ shrimp / scallops in a tomato basil sauce over penne that was so good. Some of the others had the bolognese over spaghetti, Pomodoro Basilico, Crab legs, shrimp/ Mussels Pomodoro. Everyone raved about their dishes! We finished with some homemade, freshly prepared cannolis and tiramisu. The cannolis were incredible. I'd highly recommend if on the area and looking for good, reasonably priced Italian. The BYOB makes it even better. Staff was five stars from start to finish!!!

I took a friend on a date in New Jersey to Villa Nuova Ristorante & Pizzeria and it was FANTASTIC! I wanted to make sure that the first Italian food I ate on the east coast would be authentic. The staff was so friendly in a down-to-earth way, putting up with my constant questions and feedback. It was a seriously wonderful experience. The joint is clean, quiet, and has plenty of seating. Parking was plentiful and the exterior was well-maintained. The bathrooms are clean and well-stocked. The staff is efficient and friendly, with a single server and their busser dutifully attending the patrons. The restaurant is BYOB, which disappointed me, since I wanted to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner. That's on me; I'm not used to that. The complementary bread wasn't really anything special, but the pizza slices were very tasty with crunchy and soft crust that whet my appetite. The salad was fresh and what one would expect; I drizzled balsamic on it and enjoyed it as a palette cleanser. I asked the server for their recommendations and took her up on the stuffed mushrooms with crab, peppers, garlic, and butter. I inquired for the recipe, but apparently that's a secret. The mushrooms were cooked just enough to bring out their robust flavor while not being overcooked. The crab absolutely melted in my mouth; each bite was delectable. Slightly crispy on top, loaded with buttery garlic goodness best enjoyed with a spoon to sop up all the oils and butter. My stuffed shells were magnificent! The ricotta was so rich and creamy. The mozzarella melted perfectly, pairing well with the best red sauce this native Californian has ever tasted. I wanted to cry... I legitimately teared up while savoring bite after bite. I saved half of the entree, trusting that baking it in the oven wouldn't diminish its glory. The pasta was just the right level of firm... no overcooked army noodles and ketchup at this joint! I asked question after question, sharing my love for food and trying to gain insights into the cooking process. I used to work in restaurants and attended a culinary arts program in high school,. This entire meal was top-notch. The chef was classically trained and has quite the resume! I sent my complements and asked about desserts. Ultimately I decided against it, since they're not made in-house, but trusted that they would be high quality. No frozen treats were available, but the tiramisu and cheesecake were tempting options. As an openly transgender woman, it's important to me to feel safe and dignified: I'll admit that while the server had a hard time gendering me correctly, she was so respectful and kind. She definitely didn't mean any disrespect and no offense was taken! The owner actually went out of their way to correct her in front of the staff and myself. We even had a charming conversation after the bill was settled, discussing food, family, and fast cars. I told him that California Italian restaurant owners should wear concrete shoes and tour the Delaware... I can't believe the trash I ate back home. So fn goodt!!!

A hidden gem! Went out for a dinner date here last night and were surprised to be the only people dining in the entire restaurant! Wonderful service and food was amazing. Ordered the Rigatoni alla Vodka and Chicken Francese! Tasted amazing, had the best pizza bread for the table and the Minestrone soup and Caprese were some of the best we ever had! Hope this place gets the buisness it deserves soon!

Stopped by today based on all the great reviews. I was not disappointed. The meatball parm was out of this world. Flavor for days!!!!!!!!! I guess it was the owner who waited on me. He was very friendly and we had a nice chat. I will definitely be back soon!!!!!!!!

Had a dinner party here yesterday for my grandsons 20 th birthday and we were all blown away with the food and the service each dish we tried was better then the last and we ordered a lot of food for the table our waiter was wonderful so pleasant took the time to tell us about specials and his recommendations the atmosphere with the Italian music reminded me of being in my grandmothers kitchen on Sunday's with all the wonderful smells the laughing and that home feeling I just can't say enough about this restaurant my husband and I will be returning for dinner every time we are in town visiting my grandson at college . Highly recommend!! You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely wonderful! Such a hidden gem! The food is absolutely outstanding and the staff is so sweet and REAL Italian! Walking in and being greeted by their accents melted my heart and made me feel like I was listening to my grandfather talk. The Alfredo is amazing. The chicken parm is to die for, and they give you so much bread with you meal, but they give you mini tomato pie slices! We'll definitely be coming back every time we're in Deptford!