Bertucelli's La Villa, San Jose, California Restaurant Details

Food:

With so many Italian delis scattered around San Jose, why choose La Villa?

-Because they have the best sandwiches and ravioli's.

-Because flights to Italy range from $2,000 plus and this is the next best thing.

-Because their raviolis (even the lobster ones) and meatballs are house made.

-Because they have been in business since 1947 and with so many years on them you know they're doing something right.

-Because of the Chris Combo which is the team sandwich of the 49ers.

-Because you can buy their uncooked cheese ravioli at Lunardi's, Zanotto's and Hilltop Markets.

-Because they cater.

-Because their online ordering and delivery is a breeze.

-Because their cannoli's are made fresh daily.

-Because their Sfogliatelle is absolutely delicious and Imported from Italy.

-Because if you don't eat here...who cares that means more for me! :P

Food:

Great ravioli and meatball sub. I'm always looking forward to eating here when visiting family in willow glen. There are so many choices and everything is fresh and tasty.

Food:

Their food is WAY overrated; pricey and not flavorful at all. I can only attribute their high rating to the lack of competition and people who are fooled by the quaint appearance and long lines. They would not survive if they were located in New York State or SF. The sandwiches are actually less impressive than (gulp) Subway. The stuffed artichoke was a desert-dry and flavorless lump. The salads tasted mushy and bland, the octopus was chewy and overcooked, only the hand-made fig/almond cookies were any good. Don't be fooled into thinking this is what Italian food tastes like. It's not.

Food:

I got the Chris Combo, which was a decent sandwich. Nothing special. Seemed a little small and pricey for what it was. Some reviews say it's "three inches thick" and that's nonsense. It's one inch thick. It's a small sandwich. Also, ordering was confusing and no one helped me figure it out, and about 1/5 of my meat (which I believe was nuked) was BURNT. Like crispy burnt -- inedible.

But the people were really nice and it was a cool place, so I'd probably go back and try something else.

Food:

Hands down the best ravioli anywhere. Just walking in, being welcomed by the aroma, is enough to make your mouth water. Over the years, I have enjoyed - loved - the ravioli, spaghetti, Caprese salad, breads, meatballs...basically everything they offer.

The prices are fair for the knee-buckling quality, and there's a fun feel in here...like you are in a deli on Providence's famous Federal Hill.