Villa Capri Altoona

Hubby got the shrimp fettuccine alfredo and I got the 3 cheese tortellini with vodka sauce. The portions justified the prices and we have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The server was very kind and attentive. It was really nice that we were able to bring our own wine in. We had a wonderfully romantic Valentine's dinner and we'll be sure to come back again.

So I'm sure that reading all these 5 star reviews might make you suspicious, I know I was. I've lived in a small town before where "great food" to the locals was actually just mediocre to the rest of the world. But since I started dating an Italian from Long Island I've gone to Las Angeles, Portland OR, Boston, NYC, and had genuine homemade Italian family dinners. So you'd better believe me when I say, Villa Capri ranks number two on my list for Italian dining, second only to my girlfriend's family's cooking. The common points others have made are true. The portions are large, and I overheard the waitress telling someone that they really want it to be enough food for two meals. The wait staff was friendlier there than any other place I've been, including my own grandmother's kitchen on my birthday 😂. Seriously, we got out to the car and had forgotten our leftovers and our waitress ran it out to us. My god I could've hugged her. The food was bomb. It's hard for me to eat Italian because I'm mildly lactose intolerant and don't do well with carb heavy meals, but the baked salmon dish I got was incredible. My girlfriend got gnocchi in vodka sauce and loved it, and she's veeeerrrryyy particular about her food. When dessert came along she got a raspberry tiramisu and I ordered the lemon pie gelato (honestly I may go back just for the gelato). So yeah, if you're considering going to Villa Capri, JUST DO IT!