At La Villetta Restaurant the meals prepared by Chef Maria are from Old World recipes and her own creations that she has prepared and served to her family and friends for over twenty-five years. From Caserta, Italy, she learned her culinary art under the tutelage of Chef Angelo Mirra. Maria with Angelo moved to Montreal, Canada via Basil, Switzerland where she and Angelo worked as a team for eight years at the Hotel Simblone. In Montreal, the first of three 4 star restaurants was started, introducing Maria's style of Italian cuisine. The restaurants, still serving the people of Montreal, are Hosteria Cacciatore, 1247 Dorchester West; Angelo Cacciatore, 1184 Crescent St. Que.; and Casa Cacciatore, 170 Jean Talon East, under the management of Maria's son and daughter. In 1985, Maria Mirra-Costanza and Salvatore Sellitto opened Casa Cacciatore in Pompano Beach, Florida. For seven years, their customers from Boca Raton asked "When are you coming to Boca"? La Villetta Restaurant was created by Maria and Salvatore to bring to Boca Raton a real sense of Italian hospitality and traditional food.
“Dining Italian Style is not just for sustenance, it's the coming together of family and friends - A Social Event Around a Table of Food.”
“Maria and Salvatore Welcome You To La Villetta Ristorante Cucina - Ricercata E Genuina BUON APPETITO.”
Parma Prosciutto and Fresh Melon
Thin sliced rare Filet Mignon Over a Bed of Arugula, Shavings of Parmigiano and Truffle Oil
Home made Mozzarella with Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fried Squid
Portobella Mushroom Grilled with Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic
Portobella Mushroom Sauteed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Balsamic and Black Gaeta Olives
Clams with a Light Fresh Tomato Sauce or White Wine and Garlic
U2 Shrimp Saute with Champagne, Garlic and Sweet Peas
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Sauteed Squid with Artichoke Hearts, Oregano, Garlic and a Barolo Red Wine Reduction
Fresh Vegetable Soup
Homemade Bean Soup
Fresh Chicken Broth With Spinach, Imported Parmigiano and Egg Drop
Fresh Chicken Broth with Homemade Pasta Filled with Meat
Short Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Sun Dried Tomatoes in a Light Cream Pink Sauce
Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Anchovies and Spicy
Angel Hair Pasta with Prosciutto. Scallions. Mushrooms in a Light Cream Pink Sauce
Homemade Pasta with Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Golden Garlic. Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Italian Tomatoes. Basil and Garlic
Fresh Clams with Red or White Sauce
Fine Linguine with Shrimp and Clams in a Light Pink Sauce (No Cream)
Bow Tie Pasta with Fresh Salmon. Tomato in Cream Sauce
Gemelli Pasta with Artichoke Hearts. White Truffle Oil and White Wine
Chicken Breast with Eggplant, Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella and a Touch of Tomato Sauce
Chicken Breast Dipped in Egg, Lightly Golden with Lemon and White Wine
Half Chicken with Sausage, Peperoncini, Garlic, Black Olives and Balsamic Vinegar
Breaded Chicken Breast, Stuffed with Porcini Mushrooms, Prosciutto, Spinach and Forrtina Cheese served over a Light Brown Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Rolled Scaloppine Filled with Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Spinach, on an Extra Light Cream Sauce
Veal Saute in White Wine Sauce with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
Veal with Eggplant, Homemade Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil
Veal with Scallions, Mushrooms and Cognac in a Light Cream Sauce
Veal Saute with Fresh Tomatoes, Homemade Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
Veal Saute with White Wine, Prosciutto and Sage
Breaded Veal Chop Topped with Marinated Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Arugula, Radicchio, and Endive
Veal Chop Saute with White Wine, Garlic and Fresh Rosemary
Veal Chop Saute with Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, Sausage, Peperoncini and Black Olives
American Rack of Lamb Encrusted with Seasoned Italian Bread Crumbs and Finished with a Light Cabernet-Madeira Sauce
Medallions of Beef with Capers, Garlic, Roasted Peppers and Anchovies in a Red Wine Sauce
Medallions of Beef with Cognac, Mushrooms, Cream Sauce and a Touch of Demi-Glaze
New York Strip Steak with Green Pepper Corns, Cognac in Cream Sauce
New York Strip Steak with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic and a Touch of Oregano
Broiled Sliced New York Strip Over Arugula, Sliced Parmigiano and White Truffle Oil
New York Strip with Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, Sausage, Peperoncini and Black Olives
Yellowtail Filet Lightly Golden with Lemon and White Wine Sauce Topped with Portobella Mushroom
Shrimp Saute with a Spicy or Mild Fresh Tomato Sauce, Garlic and Basil
U2 Shrimp Saute with Champagne, Garlic, Sweet Peas Over Ciabatta Bread
U2 Shrimp in a Pink Shellfish Demi-Glace Finished with Cognac Over a Bed of Risotto
Seafood Combination in a Light Fresh Tomato Sauce
PESCE AL NATURALE - Whole Fish Naturally Baked in Sea Salt. Deboned Table Side