La Villa Verde in Staffordshire Moorlands

Fantastic food, service was first class the staff couldn't do enough for you. Been a number of times now and will certainly be going back. Top restaurant 👌🏻

1st time in this place and I was disappointed. Food was amazing but the service was really bad, they rushing the customer, we didn't even finish our starter and the table still had the starter plates in it and they start to bring the main course.

I ordered a carbonara pasta but it came a very small portion of food for the price, Orange juice was absolutely terrible and crap. I could not drink it.

Lukewarm welcome on arrival. Drinks order was prompt and waiting time from order to delivery at the table was fine. However, the Pizza was mainly a thick crust with minimal cheese and pepperoni. The millefoglie dessert was nothing like the description on the menu ….where was the chantilly cream and icing stripes? No-one came to check on us once the food was on the table or I would have mentioned about the pizza and dessert. Disappointing overall and I won’t be repeating the experience.

A relaxing atmosphere situated in an ideal location just off the A50 near Stoke-on-Trent. Nice premises, really friendly staff and fantastic food.

Lovely food, service/staff very good.

3 course meal for my birthday, great service, fantastic choices on menu. Difficult to choose! Food was great.

Lovely food. Happened upon this place during our family trip to the area. Would definitely recommend

Delivery arrived quickly and was lovely pasta

Got food poisoning after eating here please go somewhere else and avoid this place

Authentic Italian food, drinks, atmosphere and even the staff speaks Italian.

I was invited to a friend’s birthday dinner at this restaurant and oh my God — I think I had the best gnocchi with gorgonzola I’ve ever tasted. The other dishes were just as incredible, and for starters, I had the grilled octopus, which was absolutely delicious. Since I was in love, I even tried a few bites of my friends’ starters, and everything was simply outstanding. The service was excellent, the staff were lovely and welcoming, and all of our food arrived at the same time, piping hot and perfectly prepared. I’m also especially thankful to the team for being so kind even after we stayed past closing time — we were all so engaged in conversation that we lost track of the hour, but not once did they make us feel rushed or uncomfortable. Quite the opposite — they continued to serve us drinks while we settled the bill and kept the atmosphere warm and friendly until the very end. It was a fantastic evening with delicious food and amazing people. I’m definitely coming back (with the opening hours in mind now, guys!) thank you so much!!

Attentive staff from the moment we entered the door, suave décor, a wood fire and classy atmosphere. Opened with the Roast Octopus which had a deep savoury flavour from the grill, perfectly chewy exterior and a tender inside, bed of peppery oregano and accompanying lemon cutting through and enhancing the entire experience. Unbeatable as a starter. A main of Lasagne, whilst unlikely to blow you away, it is a staple dish done very well by the restaurant. Cheese and Béchamel not overwhelming the other flavours, fries were a side order which rounded the meal out. Classic Tiramisu, the creamy layer had an ideal consistency, light sponge fingers, the cocoa powdering offering a gentle sweetness. I enjoyed each spoonful with the amaretto coming through after the initial sweetness. La Villa Verde was a standout for me, certainly worth going out of your way for.

Great Hospitality,amazing food,especially grilled octopus as starter and fillet steak as main course,nice atmosphere,highly recommended!

Delicious meal last night. Family of 4 Sat by the log fire on a call day. Octopus starter and the main course Lasagna were superb Thankyou for looking after us

The food and drink was so unbelievably good. Genuine Italian cuisine with Italian owners. What really struck me as excellent was the service. The waiters and waitresses were so attentive, their timing was impeccable and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend and after my first visit I will 100% be going back.

We went first time on a family dinner, the wait time for starter and then for main was so unbelievably long, I hoped the meal will be at least worth waiting but how was I wrong. Bland, tasteless meals for high price. Can't recommend and won't visit again.

Best mussels with creamy sauce. Like Belgium mussels style. Margareta Pizza was so tasty

We was family staying on the c beebies hotel alton tower and we ordered from this la villa verde and everything come cold food and burned food i do not suggest this restaurant to other you will disappointed with their service

We called in by chance but it had been recommended by a friend and what a fine choice. We started with bruschetta e funghi & calamari. Then lobster ravioli and rigatoni ragu followed by millifoglio and tiramisu. Every dish was perfect, the service was attentive & efficient the way to improve this restaurant would be to have a view of the bay of Naples. We will definitely return.

Went here today on a brief visit to Stoke from London. The pizza was out of this world. Really pleasant decor and great service. I can 100% recommend it!

I had a fantastic experience at this Italian restaurant! The lasagna was absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked with rich flavors that made every bite enjoyable. The wine recommended by our waiter was an excellent choice and paired beautifully with the meal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a nice evening. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food and service. Highly recommended!

Ordered a takeaway on uber eats after eating in the restaurant several times and loving it, however the takeout was poor. I paid £12.95 for half a small container of carbonara which was lukewarm and ridiculously salty. The bruschetta was lovely but not much bread. Really dissapointed wont be repeating it.

What a fantastic experience. Greta made our night a very memorable experience as ever. Her magical touch in the kitchen to our dishes is simply the best. She drives passion throughout the restaurant. She is the queen and heart of the restaurant. We love you. Martin and Liz xxx

Perfect food , well presented and perfectly cooked. Professional staff. Very efficient.

Visited for the first time last night and I was impressed! The venue was immaculate, stylish and had a great feel to it. The food was absolutely delicious, so fresh and full of flavour and the service was perfect! Thanks for a great night La Villa Verde.

Not a cosy nook and cranny place but authentic food.

Really nice place with great food and stuff and management very friendly and attentive. Will go again

Visited a couple of weeks ago. When we arrived we were advised that the heating was broken. The whole place was freezing and remained so. There were dead spiders above one of the fireplaces. This was mentioned but no one did anything to remove them, they just sat customers at the same table that we asked to be moved from because of this issue. In all fairness the food was ok but no way worth the money they charge. Did visit when this first opened and had an awful experience, this time was no great improvement. Will not be trying a third time and would not recommend. I do have to mention that Georgia was very very polite and helpful.

Our 1st year wedding anniversary. We booked early doors (17:15) on a Thursday as we had a hot tub to get back to. It was empty as expected for the time and day of the week though La Villa Verde still managed to exude an atmosphere. The food was exceptional as was the service. Scallops to start followed by lobster ravioli for myself, cheesy garlic bread and lamb shank for my wife. The cheesy garlic bread is definitely one to share given its size. The lamb shank? All I can say is that it was more akin to a small roasting joint and shouldn’t be attempted unless you can adjust your waistband. It’s not cheap but well priced for the quality. We will absolutely visit again when this way on.

Went here a few weeks ago for tea, we were the only customers in the restaurant, food was nice but TINY portions for the price I was not impressed at all. Staff were lovely though. Was a little off putting seeing rat traps underneath the sofa seats we were sitting at to have our meal too (only noticed as we dropped something on the floor) unfortunately will not be returning or recommending to anyone

Upon arrival parking was not easy, the carpark was small and already full before 7pm. When entering the restaurant the young lady at front of house was not exactly welcoming, in fact we felt like we'd arrived without a booking. We ordered our food with the young lady who seated us , but when we looked to her for any recommendations, none were given, in fact she seemed quite put out that we were taking too long to choose. It started well, the scallops, garlic bread and Olives were beautiful, we thoroughly enjoyed them. Then it went wrong! The mains were just OK, no taste explosion, just OK, aired food. Added to the hostesses neglect to ask if everything was OK, I have to say the whole experience left us all with a sour taste in our mouth. After all the positive reviews we'd heard about this restaurant, we won't be rushing back.

The lobster ravioli I had for my main course was divine. My wife had the pasta with chicken and mushroom , I tasted that, and it was equally delicious. Service was excellent and the staff friendly. Will definitely be revising and recommending

been here a few times and the food never disappoints!

First time visit here I cannot believe this is on my doorstep and I’ve not been before. Fantastic service, beautiful flavoursome freshly prepared authentic Italian food, will definitely return

Nice place, nice people. All good 👍

What an amazing place. Everything including the welcome, service, food and atmosphere was fabulous.

Stopped here looking for somewhere to eat mid journey home. Great authentic Italian restaurant. Excellent food and service. Amazing Calzone! A lovely place to spend an evening.

Service was pleasant but we occasionally had to wait to get noticed when needing desert or another drink as staff numbers were few (possibly someone ill or on holiday so nothing that would put me off going back. The main dishes were good portions and flavoursome and we both enjoyed what we chose but the desert, the tiramisu, came with caramel sauce drizzled all over it which was far too sweet and completely ruined the dish for me ( I left even though I love tiramisu). Sadly that spoilt the meal for me and I would suggest they offer the sauce as an additional option rather than adding it automatically. That said - would I recommend going? Yes. Everyone has different tastes and maybe you like caramel sauce on your tiramisu and overall it was a nice meal. !

I would rate them 0 if I could because the staff of this restaurant still lives in the 18th century. Because they told us that they had no availability when all their tables were empty and their online reservations were unbooked. Or probably they are too rich to run a restaurant I guess and get some fun out of saying no to business.

Didnt let people in because of us being indians. Should be ashamed of themselves to be running such a resturant

The restaurant turned us away stating that the restaurant needed a reservation online, and stated that the next available reservation was available at 8 pm. The reservation was available online on all their websites and on call, the restaurant was empty as well. We specifically travelled for food here and were denied. Unbelievable!

We were denied entry without reservation and we were told that the next availability will be 3 hours later when there was one in next 10 mins. Then when we booked online we were allowed to come, which was weird. It felt as if they didn’t want us to come.

Visted on 6/8/24 The gentleman that served us yesterday was extremely professional and attentive and should be recognised for his effort. Constructive criticism would be to invest in some garnish for your cocktails, especially your "signature" range. At that price point they should look, as well as taste good. Flawless evening.

The restaurant was beautiful and considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. The employee Megan’s treatment was more than wonderful. We will remember her for her good behavior. We ordered penne arrabbiata and a vegetable pizza and the food was delicious.

Polite staff and lovely food ☺️

Lovely food great atmosphere great people.

Beautiful food Attentive staff Great selection of wines Can’t fault it, I shall definitely be back very soon

An exceptional experience! The restaurant offered an extraordinary dining experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable meal. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate about the food they served. A true culinary delight—highly recommended!

The most amazing meal we've had in a long time! Lots to choose from and everything we had was fantastic! Service was great and it is beautiful inside. 100% recommend it! We were down for a stay in Alton Towers but wanted away from the loud and busy restaurants on site and we are so glad we did, it was £20 more expensive but worth every penny. Will definitely be back next time we are down this way!

Delivery bye Uber eats was ok but we were missing a meal, rang to say we were missing a meal ,whoever answered the phone gave the attitude of not caring at all

Excellent meal on a quiet Tuesday evening. Delicious food, very nicely presented & served. Thank you

We came on a recommendation from my sister and waited two hours for our food, in that time no one came to us to apologies about the wait , we had to ask before they apologised with a free bottle of wine but this was a bit to late, and a member of staff was rude to us and made out it was because it’s a Saturday evening, this was a joke you are a restaurant and should cater for how many tables you have, some of your staff need a lesson in manners when serving the public.

Fantastic place for a get together or intimate evening. Staff are amazingly helpful and welcoming.

Really excellent. Best Italian food I had in quite some time. They do kids portions as well. Reasonably priced and high quality food!

Lovely Italian, great service and food

Excellent authentic Italian food, massive portions, attentive service. A really good find, would definitely recommend!

Excellent food, and service. The staff here are amongst the best, attentive and friendly and the food well its fabulous. We need to visit more often

It was our anniversary, so we went with family. Never been before. The food was just delicious. Service spot on. My only gripe was the music was a little loud and very fast which we know makes people eat quicker! It slowed down toward the end of the evening. We will definitely go again though. The cocktail drinks were 1st class, Negroni, Espresso Martini's & Whiskey Sour just the best.

Good food, pleasant and attentive staff, perfectly adequate.

Stopped here at random to break a long journey. Food was absolutely delicious, service was great. Would definitely go again.

Me and my husband and son visited for the first time and wow ,the service was excellent, staff were very impressive and the food was outstanding ..we will definitely be going again .👌👌👌

Lovely restaurant, doesn’t look much from the outside but inside is great. Waiting staff very attentive, knowledgeable, and all had big smiles! The food was beautiful. Full tables across the entire restaurant for great atmosphere! Left too soon to get a limoncello but have already booked to go again.

Fantastic food .waitress very friendly. No rush in between.meals .pleasant atmosphere highly recommend

Been a few times. A busy little place, staff always smiling, everything cooked fresh, enough choice on menu without it being too much choice! One request - could you have the affogato dessert as an option without amaretto please, and price reflectively.

Food is amazing. I am inlove with their tiramisu 🫶

Just enjoyed another visit 😊 great food, attentive service, relaxing, no rush atmosphere... a perfect lunch with friends. ❤️❤️❤️ Excellent little gem... delicious Italian food, well presented and served by friendly staff. 😋

A Delightful Culinary Experience with Heartwarming Service From the moment we stepped into the restaurant for our lunch, it became clear we were in for a treat. The meal kicked off with a delightful assortment of Prosecco, olives, and bread, setting a high standard for what was to come. Each dish that followed was a masterpiece in its own right – from the perfectly cooked salmon and seabass adorned with fennel and a hint of Sambucca, to the rich and comforting layers of lasagna, and the Pasta Frutti di Mare that brought the essence of the sea to our table. Not to be overlooked, the sides were a revelation. The cheesy garlic bread was not just huge but packed with flavor, easily the best we've had, while the truffle fries added a luxurious touch to the meal. The desserts were varied, ensuring there was a sweet finish for every palate, and the coffee was excellent, a perfect end to a wonderful dining experience. The service deserves special mention. It was friendly and attentive, striking the perfect balance between being there when needed and allowing us to enjoy our meal uninterrupted. A delightful surprise came at the end when we asked for a doggy bag for the leftover garlic bread. Not only were our leftovers carefully packed, but an entire garlic bread was added as a generous gesture, a thoughtful touch that was greatly appreciated by my brother-in-law. In every aspect, our meal at this restaurant was a joyous occasion. The food was not just delicious but crafted with care, and the service was impeccable, making us feel truly welcome and looked after. It’s rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes of culinary excellence, warm hospitality, and thoughtful touches that make a dining experience memorable. We left with full bellies and happy hearts, already looking forward to our next visit. Quite new. Authentic Italian food. Friendly service. I tried the wonderful seabass with fennel and sambuca and the delightful homemade arrancini. I'm looking forward to trying more dishes. Oh, the coffee is excellent, too! I asked for a macchiato - I couldn't see it on the menu - they were very accommodating, and it was delicious 🙂

Excellent meal. Burrata and Pollo Principessa were truly delicious. Bit disappointed our birthday boy was brought the wrong starter and the staff didn't know if cannoli contained peanuts which I wanted for dessert. Looking it up there are no peanuts in cannoli or the cheese/cream dressing normally so I could have enjoyed it. Pity. We would go again.

We have tried a few local Italian restaurants but this is by far the best. It has a lovely menu, lots of choice and every dish we have chosen was excellent 👍 The staff are very attentive and the atmosphere is great 10 out of 10 from us.

Discovered the place by chance . Mentioned it to a friend who told me that he had heard some good things about it . So I booked a table for four . Service was attentive, staff very good and the food looked authentic. They don't use cream in the carbonara, which to me is always a good sign ! We had a good evening , I liked the atmosphere of the place as well . If we take away the drinks, we paid around £32 for a 3 course meal which I find pretty decent . I would not hesitate to go back, there are a few other things on the menu I'd like to try

Great food ,authentic, nice staff

Just excellent. Love it here. The lunch time Steak is fantastic!

Had a great meal. Nice to find a decent Italian restaurant close to Uttoxeter. We will definitely be regular customers.

First time dining here, service was extremely friendly and helpful throughout. I myself have a dairy allergy, chefs and waiter were extremely helpful when discussing dairy free options. Very busy due to it being a Saturday night meaning service was a little slow but plenty more time to drink! Great atmosphere and food was beautiful and reasonably priced - would 10/10 recommend. We will definitely visit again!

An absolutely fantastic restaurant. Impeccable service, warm welcome, attentive, food brought out at perfect intervals. Every course cooked to perfection. Generous portions, reasonably priced. Lovely ambience. Wood burners adding to the cosy experience. I recommend this place very highly.

always so tasty, very polite and profesional staff.

The food is absolutely AMAZING! Family of 4 with a 7yo and 10yo and we were all impressed Just great

Excellent food, we can't fault it..

Lovely meal, staff v pleasant, but we were left standing prior to the meal by the bar. We were about 5mins early for our booking and it wld be nice to have a seating area before gng to the table. It took over an hour after gng to the table for our meals to be served. Overall a gd time, but long wait for table and meals.

Really nice food. Nice atmosphere will be back again.

Best Italian restaurant in Staffordshire, really good food at fantastic prices

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Outstanding food, and wonderful cocktails too. The service was expert, and knowledgeable and the recommendations were spot on. Can't wait for our next visit, as the menu was fantastic, and I want to try some more of the cuisine on offer.

Food was very good, great portion sizes and super tasty, a very hoke cooked feel to it. Atmosphere was very welcoming and service was very quick. A very homely feel to the place, relaxed and friendly. A few minor points were I was sat facing the log burner which made my eyes sting (maybe that's a me problem though) And that my wife's strawberry daiquiri was very strong alcohol wise, some people may prefer that I don't know, like I said very minor points. We had three courses each and the bill was very pocket friendly.

The drinks are amazing and Wine is very good very nice ☺️☺️

Food is amazing and the atmosphere is so good 😊😊

Staff response is very nice Taste is priceless

Good atmosphere Food is amazing

Best food in town. amazing pizzas

Food OK, nothing special. No atmosphere. Waitress had a large tear in the back of tights..I quietly informed her she said she already knew and was happy to keep them on. Staff were almost invisible.... it was a case of...if you see someone first, give them a shout......unfortunately not as we'd hoped. Also, we were never asked if anyone had allergies ...despite that, I automatically informed them that one of usI have an allergy

Lovely new years eve. One of the best fillet steaks I've had and the blue cheese sauce was beautiful. Would of given 5 stars if the scallop starter was pushed to 3 scallops I had 2 very small ones. The desert finished it nicely. Thank you 😊

Great little gem hidden away in the Staffordshire moorlands!. Food was delicious and fresh.

A very enjoyable evening, good food good service.

Italian food at its best.x service was very welco.ing and excellent delivery.

I recently marked this all as 5star and couldn't wait for my second visit. What a disappointing service we receive. We booked a table for 6 people' arriving 15 mins early and could not get parking that we actually thought we were going to have to leave. Eventually parked across the road (not ideal). When we arrived, our table wasn't ready. We didn't mind waiting. All of a sudden, they announced we could sit at a table for 4 and out 2 extra sears at the end. This was disgraceful ' this would mean I person pushed against a wall and the other blocking people from getting out of their seats and been pushed up against their table. We said we would have a drink at that table but would not be eating our food. We ordered drinks and an appreizer ready for when we moved tables, so we weren't waiting too long' only for them to deliver this to our drinks table. They delivered all drinks except one and we had to ask for this only for the girl to day she had forgotten. Our friend got very upset as this was a special occasion as we hadn't seen each other in a very long time. Eventually, they got moved after our insitance and had our mains' The food was amazing But unfortunately, we received an apology, which was more because the poor girl felt embarrassed and didn't know what to say or do.. no management came out to apologise to help ease the tension that was building. Found out our table was given away to someone who just walked in. They should have been made to wait to see if we turned up because clearly they would not have eaten in 15 mins. Extremely disappointed 😞

Excellent food and service food was fresh and on time. my little girl really enjoyed the food as well and the staff specially was very engaging. A great find close to stafford! Definitely a must visit for food and cocktails !!

Popped in on way back from Alton Towers water park. Lovely find.

Lovely restaurant. Fantastic wood burner in the middle of the restaurant so nice and cosy. Very good choice of food the king prawn linguine wasn't skimpy on the prawns either. Would highly recommend. One downside some tables are a bit too close together.

Great food and fantastic service, back again soon👍

Had a take away. What superb food! Thank you very much indeed!