Villaggio Grille at the Wharf - Orange Beach

Villaggio Grille at the Wharf offers Italian food in a casual fine-dining restaurant. Fresh ingredients create a wonderful meal you are sure to talk about for days.

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Villaggio Grille at the Wharf

Whether you are looking for pizza, seafood, steak, or an epic salad, you will find it at this amazing Wharf Restaurant.

They offer wine dinners with wines paired perfectly with multiple courses.

My husband would tell you to order the Red Snapper and thank him afterward. He tells everyone he talks to about the red snapper with the polenta cake and caramelized peach relish from Villaggio Grille.

I am pretty sure he would eat it nightly if he could make it happen. The combination of flavors in this dish is unbelievable and so worth trying.

Indoor Seating

The indoor seating is one of the most beautiful venues for a date night in town. There are small tables perfect for a romantic dinner in the heart of Orange Beach.

Indoor seating is a combination of tables and booths.

Indoor Bar

There is some bar seating within the restaurant, which offers epic views of the kitchen preparing amazing meals.

Outdoor Seating

A fantastic outdoor seating area provides the chance to hear and see the Spectra laser light show at The Wharf. It is really comfortable, even on a warm summer evening.

Villaggio Grille Menu

The Villaggio Grille Menu is filled with classic Italian meals we all love and unique twists on these classics. You can't go wrong with enjoying an epic meal. Just make sure to come hungry because the food is amazing.

The menu does change so you can enjoy the freshest ingredients possible.

Menu Highlights

Seafood pasta, wood-fired house-made pizza, Italian cheese and meat board, honestly everything is a highlight.

The house-made focaccia bread that is served is amazing. One thing to know is the oil dipping sauce that is served with it does have anchovies in it.

Appetizers

• Beef Carpaccio - Thinly sliced rare beef tenderloin, arugula, red onions, capers, and horseradish cream sauce
• Calamari Fritti - Lightly fried seasoned calamari, Parmesan cheese and lemon, served with citrus sweet chili
• Wood Fire Oysters - 8 per order
• Crab and Spinach Dip
• Toasted Ravioli
• Italian Meatballs and Polenta - Herb-seasoned beef meatballs over creamy polenta, Pecorino Romano, basil
• Housemade Bread - House-made focaccia with olive tapenade, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese

Salads

• Villaggio House Salad - Dried cherries, spiced walnuts, goat cheese, roasted fig vinaigrette
• Classic Caesar - Romaine, cherry tomatoes, focaccia croutons, grated Pecorino, Caesar dressing. Note: Caesar dressing contains anchovies and is not vegetarian.
• Burrata Caprese - Heirloom tomato and burrata, Villaggio basil pesto, aged balsamic, tomato jam, extra virgin olive oil
• Blackened Salmon Salad - Grilled salmon, butter lettuce, arugula, red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried figs, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
• Beet and Arugula - Roasted beets, bacon bits, candied pecans, Pecorino Romano, roasted garlic vinaigrette

Lunch Menu (Lunch Only)

• Grilled Salmon - Roasted tomato risotto, steamed broccolini, balsamic reduction
• Pan Seared Grouper - Mushroom and pea risotto, green beans, beurre blanc sauce
• Lasagna - Ground beef and pork, smoked bacon, tomato cream sauce with ricotta and marinara
• Chicken Parmesan - Breaded mozzarella stuffed chicken over fettuccine with marinara sauce
• Seafood Pasta - Roasted Maine lobster tail, Gulf shrimp, crab, fettuccine, house-made alfredo, fresh basil
• Grouper Sandwich - Pan seared grouper, lemon and dill tartar sauce, spring mix, tomato on ciabatta with chips or fries
• Basil Chicken Pasta - Capellini pasta, chicken, basil pesto, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes
• Villaggio Burger - Half pound beef patty, seared red onions, tomato, field greens, garlic aioli on brioche, with chips or fries

Dinner Entrees (Dinner Only)

• Chef's Signature Seafood Pasta - Grilled Maine lobster, Gulf shrimp, fettuccine, house-made alfredo, fresh basil
• Pan Roasted Gulf Grouper - Blue crab whipped potatoes, squash succotash, caper brown butter
• Villaggio Crab Cakes - Crab cakes, Parmesan chive risotto, charred asparagus, lemon and dill tartar
• Pan Seared Scallops - Peach and spinach risotto, lemon beurre blanc
• Grilled Filet Mignon - Sautéed mushroom gnocchi, grilled asparagus, demi glace
• Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop - 16 oz, peach aioli, charred broccolini, gouda and pancetta mac and cheese
• Short Rib - Mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots, au jus
• Honey Truffle Shrimp - Gulf shrimp glazed and pan seared with honey truffle, roasted tomato risotto, broccolini
• Gnocchi Primavera and Seared Ahi Tuna - Gnocchi with sautéed spinach, oven roasted tomatoes, finished with seared tuna and wasabi aioli
• Bolognese - Pappardelle pasta with ground beef and pork, smoked bacon, roasted tomato cream sauce, fresh basil
• 10 Layer Lasagna - Beef and pork sugo, ricotta béchamel, house-made marinara, mozzarella

Wood Oven Pizzas

• Villaggio Pizza - Pepperoni, house-made Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, kalamata olives, marinara
• Truffle and Sausage - Truffle oil, Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, green onions, lemon garlic aioli, fresh mozzarella
• Margherita Pizza - Wood fired, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, marinara, fresh basil
• Chicken Pesto Pizza - Grilled chicken, mozzarella, basil pesto, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes
• BBQ Chicken Pizza

Sunday Brunch

• Villaggio Benedict - Prosciutto, fried green tomato, two poached eggs, béarnaise sauce, English muffins, roasted garlic grits, sautéed green beans
• Southern Comfort - Two scrambled eggs, smoked bacon strips, sweet potato hash, biscuits with sausage gravy
• Shrimp and Grits - Gulf shrimp with bacon tomato chardonnay cream sauce, served over roasted garlic grits
• Italian Club - Chicken, prosciutto, spring mix, tomato, garlic aioli on ciabatta

Happy Hour

Half off all pizzas, food specials, and happy hour bar specials. Confirm current happy hour days and times with the restaurant.

Family Meals to Go

Feeds 4 to 5. Served with house or Caesar salad and bread.

• Grilled Salmon - Tomato risotto, green beans
• Shrimp Alfredo
• Chicken Alfredo
• Lasagna

Kids Menu

Pizza (pepperoni, sausage, or cheese), burgers and chips, chicken tenders and chips, kids' pasta (butter, alfredo, or marinara), chicken alfredo, and fruit plate.

Gluten-Free - The menu designates items that are gluten-free

Vegan - House salad without goat cheese or watermelon salad without the feta

Vegetarian - The dipping sauce for the bread has anchovies in it!

Why you will love Villaggio Grille at the Wharf

• Wood-fired house-made pizzas
• Fresh Gulf seafood including grouper, scallops, crab cakes, shrimp, and lobster
• Beautiful indoor dining room perfect for date nights
• Outdoor seating with views of the Spectra laser light show
• Bar seating with kitchen views
• Extensive wine list
• Sunday champagne brunch
• Happy hour with half off all pizzas
• Family meals to go for a great dinner in the condo
• Located at The Wharf - shopping, entertainment, and the Ferris Wheel all steps away

 

Things to know when planning a visit to Villaggio Grille

Street Address - 4790 Main Street, Suite F108-B, Orange Beach, Al 36561

Located at The Wharf Orange Beach on the corner of Main Street.

Phone Number - 251-224-6500 (ext 2)

Reservations - Reservations can be made through Yelp reservations. For parties over 6, please call the restaurant.

Hours - Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm

Friday - Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that hours have not changed.

Accessibility - The restaurant has accessible parking spaces pretty close to it. The outdoor seating area has great space between tables.

Inside is accessible but there are more tables to move around.

Plus Size Seating - The outdoor seating is really comfortable. There is more than enough space to move around. Some of the seats do have arms so try to aim for one of the seats without arms.

The indoor seating is comfortable but know that the tables are a bit closer together so you may feel a bit cramped depending on how busy the restaurant is.

Dress Code/Suggestions - Dressy casual to date night clothes. You will see a mix of clothing ranging from date night dressed up to casual just left the condo and need a good meal looks.

Pets - Pets are not allowed at the restaurant

Parking  - There is parking in front of the restaurant or in the Wharf parking garages.

Catering - If you need catering for an event The Wharf catering group offers catering services from all three of their restaurants. Different catering packages include private parties, corporate banquets, weddings, and more.

 

Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Ginny Lane Bar and Grill - Enjoy a great meal with a fun atmosphere.

Vinny's Pizzeria - if you are looking for a casual pizza restaurant in Orange Beach check out the great food at Vinny's

Ferris Wheel at The Wharf - one of the most popular attractions in Orange Beach, Alabama. Enjoy stunning views of the Gulf Coast.

YoHo Rum and Tacos

Mile Marker 158 Dockside - Located next to the Springhill Suites at The Wharf this is one of our favorite local restaurants.

Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruises at The Wharf - Enjoy an epic dolphin cruise right from the Wharf Marina

Southern Grind Coffee House - Enjoy a delicious drink and shop their amazing coastal gifts.