Villa Italian Kitchen (pc- Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen.com)
There isn’t a story here to be found, not at least in my research. The founder, Michele “Michael” Scotto came from Italy with some Italian pizza recipes and opened a store in New York City (next to the Ed Sullivan Theater). I’m sure there is a story in there somewhere with Villa Italian Kitchen or with Michael, but that was all I could find in my research.
General Restaurant Information
Food Type: Italian & Pizza
Restaurant Type: Fast Food
U.S. Locations: 220
States: 39 states, Villa Italian Kitchen Locations
Company Slogan: New York Original Since 1964
Contact Information
Website: villaitaliankitchen.com
Questions: Contact Information
Phone number: 973-285-4800
Email: Contact Form Only
Blog: Villa Italian Kitchen Blog
FAQ Page: No
Ownership
Who Owns Villa Italian Kitchen? Villa Enterprise Management
Headquartered: Morristown, NJ
Contact Information:
Website: villaenterprises.com
Email/contact page: Villa Restaurant Group Contact Us Page
Phone: (973) 285-4800
Address: 25 Washington St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Do They Franchise? Franchise Information
What Is It Like To Work At Villa Italian Kitchen?
Oddly enough, they do not offer an employment section on their website.
3.4/5 or 68%; 241 Reviews (indeed.com)
2.5/5, or 50%; 12 Reviews (glassdoor.com)
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The History of Villa Italian Kitchen
Original Location: Next door to the CBS/Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway, New York, NY
Founded: September 17, 1964
Founded By: Michele Scotto
Biography Articles:
Michele Scotto (pizzahalloffame.com)
Founder Obituary: Still Living
Name Origin: Villa means house; the house of pizza
History Page: Company History Page
Current View of Original Location: Coming Soon
Historical Articles:
Pizza Hall of Fame (pizzahalloffame.com)
Social Awareness
Charity Focus: No resources found
Green | Eco-Friendly: No resources found
Animal Cruelty: No resources found
Discounts At Villa Italian Kitchen
Rewards Program: Reward Program
Do Kids Eat Free at Villa Italian Kitchen?
What day do kids eat free? Daily
Summary: Villa Fresh does not offer a kids eat free promotion of any kind
Does Villa Italian Kitchen Offer Military Discounts?
Summary: No resources found
What Does Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen offer for My Birthday!?
Summary: The only resource that could be found was the following –
“Join the eClub and receive a free pizza for your birthday” (urbantastebud.com)
Do They Offer First Responder Discounts?
Summary: No resources found
Does Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Offer Senior Citizen | AARP Discounts?
Summary: No resources found
Are There Any Other Discounts or Benefits?
Summary: Check their Rewards Program site for the latest benefit offerings.
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Amenities
Order Online: No
WiFi Available: Yes
Apple Pay: No
Reservations: No
Catering: Catering Menu
Drive-Thru: No
Open 24 Hours: No
Customer Reviews of Villa Italian Kitchen
Yelp: 2.20/5 or 45%, 281 reviews sampled
Tripadvisor: 3.1/5 or 62%, 110 reviews sampled
Overall (weighted) Average: 2.47/5 or 49%, 391 reviews sampled
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Food & Nutrition
Menu: Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Menu
Kids Menu: No kids menu offered
Secret Menu: No resources found
Most Popular Menu Item: Pepperoni Pizza
Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi
Does Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Serve Alcohol: No
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Nutritional Information: Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Nutrition Guide
Vegetarian | Vegan Options: There were no internal or external resources found.
Clean Eating (farm to table, organic options, non-GMO, etc): No resources found.
Miscellaneous Nutrition Resources: No resources found.
Allergy Information
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Allergen Information: Their website has no information on allergens.
Gluten Free Options: No resources found
Dairy Free Options: No resources found, but the following may be helpful to you.
Restaurant Guide For Dairy-Free Dining (godairyfree.org)
Peanut Free Options: No resources found, but the following may be helpful to you.
Food Allergy Guides For Many Chain Restaurants (verywellhealth.com)
Ways to Eliminate Risks of Peanut Allergy When Dining Out (healthguidance.org)
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Does Villa Italian Kitchen Have Any Secret Recipes?
Secret Recipes:
Zuppa Toscana (allrecipes.com)
Fettuccine Alfredo (allrecipes.com)
Did You Know?
Fun Facts: Sadly, no fun facts were found.
Interesting Articles:
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Opens in a Hurry on Florida Turnpike (qsrmagazine.com)
Pumpkin Spice Pizza Is A Thing Now Whether You Wanted It Or Not (thrillist.com)
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Social Media
Followers (as of August 2018) –
Facebook: 150,291
Twitter: 402
Instagram: 1,725
Mobile Apps
Villa Fresh doesn’t have any mobile apps
Alternatives
Food Type: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Pizza Hut
Restaurant Type: Culver’s, Dunkin Donuts, In-n-Out, Menchies, Steak ‘n Shake, White Castle, Zaxby’s
In Summary
With over 200 locations and having celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2014, Villa Italian Kitchen must be doing something right, but I can’t find it. There is no personality or story to their company; it merely screams fast food pizza chain. The customer reviews don’t speak a lot to the chain either with an average of 2.81/5 or 56%. Even their Facebook followers are only giving them 76%. As far as it relates to discounts, there is no appeal there either. Also one of the very few chains researched that has no mention of charity work or involvement. One of the most disappointing chains we’ve investigated thus far. If you were at a mall and craving pizza, I guess they could be an option. Otherwise, I’ll pass.
Videos
https://youtu.be/B0iO5CU7IBs
