Villa Palma at the Village

We stumbled upon this fantastic Italian joint, and let me tell you, it's a flavor haven! The sauce is an absolute game-changer – rich, savory, and just downright delicious. The chicken parm is like a culinary masterpiece, and the calamari? Let's just say I never knew squid could taste so good. Justin was the such an attentive server and recommended some fantastic wine! This place has officially secured its spot as my go-to Italian spot for an unbeatable feast!

Outstanding restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was even better. Very authentic Italian. And the best part the prices were very good. Would go there again in a minute. Loved it.

Not sure why this is not rated above Cafe Margaux? We ate here night before xmas eve as they were totally booked on the 24th 2023. She had the Cioppino and I had the Shrimp and Scallops. Both prepared beyond our expectations! Nothing overcooked it just melted in your mouth! We have traveled Italy and this is the way! Had an excellent red blend bottle! Jake our waiter was very attentive excellent service! Only negative here is the noise level. We had Mr. and Mrs. Loud next to us with family table of six. They all seem to be competing as to who could talk the loudest! I know the drinks were flowing but we had to holler so as to hear each other! Our meals were slow coming out due to a filled capacity and the good news is they left before our meals came out and the noise level went down a few bars. We will be back when visiting Cocoa again!

We loved our recent dinner at Villa Palma at the Village. Food and wine was excellent! Service was great! The peanut butter Mousse was to die for!

We celebrated a friend's wedding on Saturday night. Loved the calm, relaxed vibe throughout the restaurant. Staff was super friendly. Food was 5 🌟 quality.
We will definitely be back for an elegant night out.
Thank you for making their wedding dinner special.

My wife and I have been here twice. First time we did not have a reservation but they allowed us to sit at the bar. It was a fantastic experience. The bar tenders were great to talk with and were able to guide us through the menus, providing us too notch service. The 2nd time we went, we had a reservation but still asked to be seated at the bar. Again… just amazing service. Amazing food and amazing drinks.

We’ve been to Villa Palma 3 times in the last 8 weeks as it has quickly become our favorite place! The inside is beautiful with a great ambiance, especially the piano player. The fresh flowers on the table are such a great touch. My personal favorites are a whipped ricotta dish as an appetizer special and entree is a beautiful shrimp with goat milk Alfredo, also a daily special. But everything we’ve tried has been absolutely delicious! Our server Megan was wonderful and went the extra mile for our second visit for me and my twin sister’s birthday. So nice and polite! We will be back soon! Hopefully will try drinks and appetizers this weekend.

First time visit for our anniversary on a Friday evening. Everything was top notch. Our server was attentive and friendly. Both of our meals were served within a very reasonable amount of time. Pasta was perfectly cooked. The alfredo sauce was rich and thick. The chicken parm was flavorful and tender. Yes, it was a little pricey but this isn't Olive Garden. Will definitely return.

Our meals were excellent! The grilled eggplant appetizer was the best we've ever eaten. Chicken picatta and the blackened shrimp and scallops Alfredo were top of class. Specially cocktails were unique and blended to perfection by their expert mixologist. A wonderful evening shared with dear friends enhanced by attentive service and wonderful food

Went and a wonderful dinner Friday night before mothers Day . They managed to fit in our party of 7 even tho they had a wedding party going on that night. The food was great as always! I had my heart set on the gnocchi with vodka sauce, my favorite!!! They ran out of gnocchi. Unfortunately, you need to get there on a day they don't have a huge wedding party in front of you.. lol, regardless, I ordered the ravioli with vodka sauce and shrimp.. it was delicious!! Highly recommend for great Italian in Brevard County!

Surprised my husband for his birthday. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated quickly and the server was amazing. Very attentive, polite, quick, and observant. The food was phenomenal, the biscotti Old Fashioned was fantastic, and the restaurant is clean and cozy. Highly recommend!

The place had amazing food and a big menu variety! We sat at the bar which was fun watching them making all these exotic drinks. Hiiji was behind the bar and very nice mixing drinks. Alicia was our waitress and on top of everything with a good sense of humor. Paul was the chef and the food was incredible ...had the blackened shrimp & scallops Alfredo. A piano player, live roses on each table so it made a great dining experience. Definitely make reservations unless you sit at the bar. A place you shouldn't miss!!!

We’ve been here several times. Our sever was Justin, and he is so down to earth. We really appreciate him giving us an awesome experience on date night. Amazing food as always. 10/10 recommend

I had a great dining experience sitting at the bar with two girlfriends. The servers were very attentive and offered great suggestions. The drinks were carefully curated the Espresso Martini was delicious and had a cookie Tiramisu rim. We shared the breaded rock shrimp it was a very generous portion and had a nice crispy texture with a nice blend of flavors. For my main I ordered the chicken piccata the chicken was very tender you could shred it with a fork and the sauce had the perfect savory/citrus flavor. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the atmosphere, specialty cocktails, and delicious food.

My husband and I made last minute plans to go here last night. We called and the lady on the phone was very friendly and she they have a high top that will be clearing out soon so come on in. I was really happy to hear that on a Saturday night when we did not have reservations. We got there and she sat us really quick. Service was great, everyone was friendly, and the food outstanding. I recommend the sangria too. We can’t wait to go back

First edit: So glad we went back! We were so happy. We had 2 specials (Trufle Alfredo and Lobster Ravioli) , mussels as an appetizer, and a bottle of wine, and it was all great! I will say, go early, or make reservations. They were busy, but the staff was energetic and inviting, and the food was great! Thanks for the wonderful experience, all!

Second edit: I wasn't sure if I had already edited a review that just mentioned an experience we had when showing up pretty well before closing and being turned away. Since then we've been back many times and enjoyed our experiences everytime.

Last night's experience was just a great reminder of why we keep going. We had the Shrimp Gnocchi Alla Vodka and the Eggplant Rollatini and they were both mind blowing! Oh, and the mussels as an appetizer which were also delicious! Just can't say enough about how happy we are to have such a great establishment nearby to enjoy a peaceful evening with great food. Already looking forward to our next visit!

Food was fantastic! Had a long leisurely dinner with the calamari app. About as delicious as I've had in Little Italy in New York. We will return for sure! Food was great and so was the service. The wine pour for the glass could have been just a teeny bit better. I got shorted a little on my first one but second glass was fine.

Went to celebrate our anniversary and everything was fabulous! The food was fantastic, our server Naya was an absolute doll and we had a wonderful time. We will absolutely be back in the future.

We had an amazing experience at Villa Palma tonight! We came in without a reservation and the hostess was able to seat us a bit secluded because our baby was sleeping in his car seat. We didn't even ask for that! Our waitress, Lyndsey, was just phenomenal! She checked on us regularly throughout the evening and it made the difference in our experience! We have traveled around the world and this was one of the best Italian places we had ever been to! We're so lucky that we stumbled on this little gem while we were visiting for the day! We'll definitely be back!

Villa Palma At The Village- Cocoa Village, FL- 5 Stars

BIG BOY DINING OUT NEW NUMBER ONE.

“The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again.” – G. Miller

Cuizine sat atop the leader board for 18 solid months. While Cuizine now moves down to 2nd place they are still a fantastic restaurant.

Looking down at my random name generator, I pressed search and held my breath. I don't know what I was in the mood for, but I know I wanted good food so I crossed my fingers and glanced down. My eyes were greeted with the name of Villa Palma, an Italian restaurant in Cocoa Village. Always in the mood for some Italian food, I mounted up and headed up North.
According to their website, the family behind this grub-shack, The Mazzella family, is originally from Naples, Italy by way of Long Island, NY. They moved to our wonderful slice of paradise in search of a location to raise a family and follow their dream of opening a restaurant. After 31 years of resounding success at their beachside location, their son, Frank, decided to expand the name by opening a second location in Cocoa Village...and here we are. To be clear this review does NOT apply to the Indialantic location.

If the Big Boy took into account setting, this place would automatically be at the top of the list as the interior was absolutely beautiful. They turned the inside of the old State Attorney's office into a haven of class and eloquence. Forcing my gaze from the décor, I followed the hostess to my table and began to peruse the menu and what a menu it was. From straightforward comforting Italian recipes to unique specials with a modern twist, this menu had it all.

My waitress for this gastronomical journey approached and introduced herself as Megan. With live piano music in the background, I gave Megan my order for Cioppino, Filet Marsala, Fettuccine Alfredo, and one order of Stracciatella Egg Drop Soup accompanied by a Caesar Salad.

This soup is the best soup I've ever had. The eggs and spinach combine to unctuously flatter my tongue. The broth is smooth and joyful on the palate. I truly savored this dish. Absolutely fantastic.

The Caesar Salad is outstanding. It's not going to win any awards, but the dressing was above average for sure.
Cioppino is a delicate dish. It also is my second go to. If you have Cioppino you better bring it. Paul Brouard is the executive chef. He combines fresh ingredients with an intricate panapoly of seasoning.
The Filet Marsala cooked medium rare meshed the meaty thick bite of meat with a graceful Marsala that brought tears to my eyes.
Finally… Fettucine Alfredo. This dish is about cream. Heavy cream. I guarantee you have never eaten Alfredo like this. Thick, rich and opulent 5-star gourmet.

The Big Boy says, “If you're in the mood for a wondrous food journey into the region around Naples, Italy, Villa Palma is the destination for you!”