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20 Year Old Villa Victoria Pizzeria Is Still the Top Choice in Jersey

On Park Street in Montclair, New Jersey, the word has been quickly spreading that a long-time staple for pizza is now offering an expanded menu – and what a menu it is. Your hosts at the restaurant/pizzeria are Villa Victoria are Aida Arito and Chef Floyd Montiel. Villa Victoria is a family owned and has been delighting guests for more than 20 years. Rest assured, the restaurant is not your typical pizzeria. Villa Victoria offers a wide variety of specialty pasta, seafood and entrees and a delicious selection of specialty pizzas, gourmet salads, appetizers, plus an elaborate wrap and sandwich menu. With the freshest ingredients that are delivered daily to the restaurant, the quality that goes into the preparation of the food shines through with every bite.

Traditional sandwiches are a lunch crowd favorite. Their signature heroes feature such delicious creations as the Broccoli di Rape Hero with potatoes and fried sausage on a garlic roll or the Grilled Eggplant Hero with Portobello mushrooms, roasted potatoes, arugula and Balsamic vinaigrette. In addition to the heroes, Villa Victoria has Paninis, Focaccia sandwiches and wraps. They offer a dazzling menu of specialty pizza; try the Bruschetta with chopped dressed tomatoes, red onions and basil. For unique experiences try their delectable Chicken Scampi Pizza or the Wild Mushroom Pan Pizza.

A reason for everyone on the family to visit Villa Victoria is “Sunday Gravy” Dinner. A staple for generations in Italian American households, now your family can enjoy the authentic Neapolitan cuisine that made Sundays the favorite day of the week. Rather than Nonna spending most of the day over the hot stove, preparing handmade meatballs, adding the bracciole and cooking the gravy until it is just right, let Chef Floyd prepare Sunday dinner in the traditional and authentic way and bring you back to that special the time in your life. “Sunday Gravy” begins with your choice of a garden or Caesar salad and includes homemade rigatoni with three meats – meatballs, sausage and spareribs. You’ll finish off your feast with coffee, or tea and Spumoni. “Sunday Gravy” is a fantastic value at only $24.95 per person.

Villa Victoria’s extensive catering menu can accommodate corporate Christmas parties, simple gatherings or Holiday elegant affairs. Stop in to discuss how to make your next gathering a memorable one. Villa Victoria is located at 11 Park Street in Montclair, NJ, or you can visit the website to view their extensive menu at villavictoriapizzeria.com, or call ahead for pickup, or delivery at (973) 746-4426. The restaurant is open seven days – Monday through Thursday, plus Saturday from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm. Friday from 11:00 am – 12:00 am and Sunday from 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm.