“ My family and I live to come here for the wonderful food and service. I suggest a reservation it could get really busy during the weekend. ”

“ After a long time driving by we decided to have diner at the restaurant and it was delicious ”

“ Villa Roma is serving up some delicious Italian and Argentinian food in Laguna Hills. Power couple, Teresa and Leo Razo are the owners of Villa Roma and Market since 2005. They are well known in the Hispanic community and Orange County for their philanthropy work over the years. Teresa and Leo do not only serve food, they feed the soul of so many people who are struggling with homelessness. Before coming to the states, Chef Leo was also in the Mexican Army where he cooked for 3,000 people daily. His hard work continued as he move through different positions in the kitchen in California. Their work with the Illumination Foundation shows that community can create a world of good and difference. Locals love coming to the market and deli as a casual spot to spend time with friends and family. There is something authentic and magical about the place as the place becomes busy. They have some affordable unique finds and are great gifts. Our family will continue returning to support Villa Roma and the Razos. ”

“ Than you Juan and team for a fantastic last minute wedding dinner! You set it up beautifully! The live music was spot on and so fun! The food was amazing! Everyone loved the calamari frito, Ceasar salad, penne Alfredo, pasta and meat sauce and chicken Marsala! Your friendly service, attentiveness, and flexibility made our night a night to remember! You knocked it out of the park! ”

“ We love coming to this place to support not only local but order "to go" their Argentinian empanadas. They are the perfect size, full of flavor and not oily at all. I love the chicken, spinach and beef. The meat is soft, and seasoned just right. The owners are very sweet. The vibes inside are roomy, full of design and just overall a great place to enjoy with friends or family. I've only tried their empanadas so I really need to actually sit down and try other things on the menu. Oh and plenty of parking space outside. Right now there's construction going on in that area but still can find room to park. ”

“ 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! ”

“ Ordered the "Lechon" half pig feast for a group of 12 guests and it was AMAZING. Cooked to perfection and with a wonderful presentation, even as a carry out order (see image). Will definitely be replacing my boring Thanksgiving turkey dinner with this if Villa Roma offers it in November! Our guests loved this delicious and somewhat exotic experience. If you are in doubt, give it a try!!! ”

“ Let's start with the Food. Amazing!! The empanadas, are amazing. All of them are good, but the beef is my favorite. The steak sandwich is my favorite . I've been here many times, and never tried something I didn't like. There are two sides, the sit down restaurant, and the deli (you can sit down for a quick bite on the deli side too). The atmosphere is great on both sides. Very inviting, and welcoming. The staff works their butts off, and there is never much of a wait for a table... You are always greet you with a smile. They do large party's, meetings as well if you call ahead. A few yrs back, the owner Teresa and her staff went way above & beyond for me last minute, opening up early on a Saturday, and accommodating a group of 20+ people from my me & my ex-wife's family so we could be together, to stream The celebration of life of a family in another country... I will forever be grateful. ”

“ It's been since 2016 since I've last written a review so I'd say it's about time for an update don't you think? Plus it's even more significant sense I feel it's just as good then as it is now. So this review is for the deli side that's open for lunch and definitely more casual than the dining side. The things I love most about this place, especially in today's economy is my favorite bang-for-your-buck items! 1. Tuesday empanadas! Still $1.25 and they don't really advertise it at all. another secret 2. Wednesdays BOGO pizzas!! They had this about 1 year ago and it's still here, amazing! The pizza is of good quality and cheap. Most pies range from $17-$20 so a BOGO makes it a great Bang for your buck! Again these 2 deals they don't advertise at all strangely enough but I do see it if you order online. Staff is friendly and place is kind of small but there's always a table or 2 available! ”

“ We came here for a late Mother's Day dinner with family. The restaurant/dinning room area was actually closed so we sat in the market. It was kinda a bummer, but they did have some football games on the TV that was entertaining. We got a seat at a half booth as soon as we walked in. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. We ordered drinks first and were given bread. For our appetizer we got the fried calamari. The calamari breading was light, but a little too salty. The marinara sauce was really tasty though. For my entree I got the skirt steak with a side salad. The skirt steak was good. It was cooked to my preference, medium, but was a bit on the chewy side. The chimichurri sauce was flavorful and herby. It went well with the meat. My salad was super fresh and was even topped with some Kalamata olives. I also tried some of my Mom's veal marsala. It was super tender and her roast potatoes were crispy. After our dinner we browsed the market and got some chocolate wafers to take home. The market was really unique and had a lot of products I usually don't see in normal grocery stores. It was a really good Mother's day dinner. I'd definitely come back for the food and the market. ”