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.
Italian Wedding Soup - If the soup of the day is Italian Wedding Soup it is a must try!!!
Lunch Menu
The lunch menu includes appetizers, wood-fired oysters, sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas, and great entrees.
Calamari Fritti - Lightly fried seasoned calamari served with Parmesan Cheese, lemon, and a citrus sweet chili.
Blackened Salmon Salad - Salmon, butter lettuce, arugula, red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried figs, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, all tossed in a champagne vinaigrette.
Lasagna - smoked bacon, ground beef, and pork with ricotta and marinara sauce.
Villaggio Burger - Half pound beef patty with seared red onions, tomato, field greens, garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun.
Chicken Scallopini - Thinly sliced chicken breast, breaded and pan seared served with cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, capers, marsala butter, and angel hair pasta.
Bail Chicken Pasta - Fusilli pasta with grilled chicken, basil pesto, cream, roasted herb tomatoes, wild mushrooms, and Pecorino Romano.
Appetizers
Italian Board - Prosciutto, hot ham capicola, Gorgonzola, honey brie, Red dragon cheddar cheese (spicy), Whole grain mustard, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella salad, Fresh basil, cornichons, and crackers. (MUST TRY)
Villaggio Pizza - Wood fired house made pizza with pepperoni, Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, kalamata olives, and marinara sauce.
Beef Carpaccio - Thinly sliced rare beef tenderloin, arugula, capers, red onions, horseradish cream sauce.
Salad
Villaggio House Salad - Dried cherries, spiced walnuts, goat cheese, roasted fig vinaigrette
Watermelon Salad - Golden beets, cucumbers, watermelon, feta, mint, pine nuts, arugula, with a blood orange vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad - Yellow beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, olive oil, and fresh basil.
Dinner Main Entrees
Honey truffle shrimp - gulf shrimp, roasted tomato risotto, broccolini, with a honey truffle glaze
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna - Orzo pasta with Japanese eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, feta, edamame, and a wasabi aioli.
Pan Seared Red Snapper - Parmesan and Mozzarella polenta cake, stewed two dog farm okra and creole heirloom tomatoes, grilled Chilton country peach relish (MUST TRY)
Seafood Pasta - Maine lobster tail, Gulf Shrimp crab, fettuccine noodles, house made alfredo and fresh basil.
Grilled crab encrusted grouper - truffle mashed potatoes, Silver king Corn and Two Dog Farm okra succotash, sweet corn Beurre Blanc.
Mushroom Ravioli - braised short ribs, mushroom ravioli, roasted baby carrots, caramelized onion, short rib jus, and Pecorino Romano.
Bolognese - Pappardelle pasta served with ground beef & pork, smoked bacon, roasted tomato cream sauce, and fresh basil.
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, served on Ciabatta bread.
Happy Hour Specials
Half off all pizzas, food specials, and happy hour bar specials.
Family Meals to Go - Grab a great dinner for the entire family! Lasagna, Shrimp or chicken alfredo, or grilled salmon (with tomato risotto and green beans). All meals served with house salad or Caesar salad and bread.
Kids Menu - The kid's menu includes pizza (pepperoni, sausage, or cheese), burgers and chips, chicken tenders and chips, kids' pasta (butter, alfredo, or marinara sauce), chicken alfredo, and a 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
- Great Staff
- Orange Beach Date Night Restaurant
- Extensive Wine List
- Sunday Brunch
- Italian Fusion Restaurant Orange Beach
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.
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations. We have personally stayed at each of these lodging options (except Margaritaville, coming 2027!):
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🏖️ Turquoise Place (Orange Beach) - Our favorite resort in the area! Luxury amenities, epic Gulf-front views, and stunning condos. Truly unforgettable. Use Code GULFJOURNEY for a discount with Spectrum Resorts. Book Turquoise Place
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🏨 Island House Hotel (Orange Beach) - Right on the beach with epic views from every room. Book Island House
⛺ Timberline Glamping (Orange Beach) - Stay in an amazing glamping tent with a private bathroom, right next to Gulf State Park. Book Timberline
🏨 The Lodge at Gulf State Park - Beachfront Hilton hotel in Gulf State Park offering epic views, sustainable practices, and great on-site restaurants. Book The Lodge
🏨 Springhill Suites Orange Beach - Located next to The Wharf with a gorgeous pool. Perfect location for shopping and dining. Book Springhill Suites
🔜 Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach (Coming 2027) - The highly anticipated Margaritaville resort is coming to Orange Beach! The first phase opens in 2027 and will include beachfront cottages, bungalows, condos, pickleball courts, and an entertainment district.
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