I was with a party of 9 and we had reservations. The food was tasty and our server was very attentive and helpful! As far as fine dining Italian goes, I do think there are much better options in Memphis, but the only one in the Lakeland area which is nice to have. We were the only people in the restaurant which was kind of awkward but it was fine.

Food was excellent. Noise level was a bit too loud and we had communication difficulties with our server . Service was fine.

Food and service was wonderful! Very professional. We went to eat there twice in one week. Big parties for both nights. Our Servers were Nicky and Carter were both very assertive and polite. 5 stars! Highly recommend!!

If i could give more stars i would. My fiancé and i went to eat here because i'm obsessed with Italian food. We get there and the our waiter was absolutely amazin. His name is Jay. I ordered a Dr pepper to drink and he brought me 2 because he knows i would've needed another. Mind you it was our first time there. He made sure we got what we needed and was an overall amazing waiter. The food was phenomenal. The place was absolutely stunning. Jay our waiter took us on a tour of the restaurant and explained some of the history. I've never had a restaurant experience like i did that night. All of our needs were fulfilled.. and then some. We're definitely coming back and are recommending this place to other. It was an experience like no other. A big thank you to Jay for making our experience the best.

Let me start by saying that Villa Castrioti in Lakeland is CONSISTENTLY my favorite Italian Restaurant in the Mid South. My wife and I have been going in for the last 2 years and every time it's been above and beyond. The vibe, the wait staff, management (Breanna makes sure we are good and taken care of), the entire staff is just as friendly as it gets and attentive. My wife and I are "patio people," so when the weather is right... Now as far as the food...always on point and on time. And if you don't try the Risotto Beef Castrioti with a side of the Spinach Casserole...well that's on you. Seriously the Spinach Casserole is the best I've ever had. What are you waiting on...GO ALREADY!

This is the NEW villa castrioti location and you will want to make reservations. I love the atmosphere and honestly you will not find better italian food in Memphis! Or honestly anywhere within a hundred miles!

My wife and I had an opportunity to visit Villa Castrioti in Lakeland. The first thing that you notice when you walk into this restaurant is how nice and classy the restaurant looks on the inside. The second thing that you notice about Villa Castrioti is the service. I would rate the service as top notch. The reason as to why I give Villa Castrioti 4 out of 5 stars is because of the flavor of the food. I thought that the calamari appetizer and the seafood platter, were both a little bland. This is just my opinion of course, but I just thought that both dishes could use a bit more seasoning. Yet, in all fairness, I am from New Orleans originally, so it could be my own New Orleans taste buds. I plan to go back in the future to try something different.

Villa Castrioti is a great Italian spot located in Cordova and Lakeland. Their prices range from $10-$20 at lunch and $20-$60 at dinner. I found that their more affordable options, like the gnocchi and the pasta primavera, are just as good as some of their more expensive options. Their grilled shrimp is rather expensive ($16 to add to my pasta) but it is some of the best shrimp I've tried. The cocktails are my favorite in the area. The service is always excellent. The front room is rather small and well lit, while the main dining room is warm and cozy. I highly recommend trying the gnocchi appetizer, the mushroom risotto side, and the pistachio martini for dessert. I did not care for the veal scallopini nor the ravioli.