If You Haven't Yet Been to Villaggio's Grille --- GO!

by Beach'n'River
(Foley, Al)

Rarely do I feel the need to rave about a restaurant but Villaggio's Grille, located at 4790 Wharf Pkwy, at the Wharf in Orange Beach, is one to promote for three reasons:

1) The Food --- Chef Brody Olive and manager Nicole Hulto personally selected the menu to reflect a diverse menu representative of indigenous foods; there is something on the menu to appeal to all types of tastes and eating styles; Chef Brody is particularly interested in featuring freshly grown, fresh ingredients as a base for his dishes and many things are made in-house.

2) The Atmosphere --- is classy enough for a special meal yet casual enough for a lunch just off the boat or in off the beach.

3) The Value ---- If you consider "eating fresh" an important criteria to meal selection you will delight in the value of many items in the menu ranging from $10 salads and pizzas to $25 wood-fired specialties. Brunch prices range from $7 to under $15 and feature specials like "Mixed Berry Crepes" to "Salad Nicoise Orange Beach" with wood-fired Ahi Tuna; to "Villaggio Benedict" with Prosciutto, Poached Eggs, and Parmigiano Cream.

If you are particular about burgers try the "Villaggio Burger" made with in-house made wheat roll, handcut and formed ground steak grilled to perfection on a wood grill. You will be served a side of thinly sliced "homemade" potato chips lightly seasoned with Kosher salt and, if you like, a dish of olive tapenade with warm baguette to start --- all for under $10. This makes it not only the best, freshest made burger meal on the island --- it is by far the best value.

Take my word for it. Go to Villaggio Grille and you will find yourself wanting to rave also!

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