Updated in 2025
TheForkUserThe place is really lovely! It’s like something out of a dream. The setting is beautiful and the food is delicious! I can’t wait to go back next summer! I’d highly recommend it. I had the nduja pasta and it was delicious!
TheForkUserThis little out of the way restaurant was such a great surprise! I highly recommend taking the drive to have an amazing meal!! I ate there twice and had macaroni and sausage the first night with fresh made tiramisu. The second night I had a pizza and it was the BEST pizza I’ve ever had! The staff is wonderful and the owner is a true delight!!! There is true passion in the food that is served! I can’t recommend enough!!! Please go!!
TheForkUserGreat place with great food and atmosphere! One of my fav places in Calabria
TheForkUserWe totally enjoyed our dining experience at Villa Garden and have returned several times. The food is always excellent. The service is prompt and friendly. Beautiful view high above Tropea over the countries and sea. It has become one of our Tropea favorites!
TheForkUserWhile we arrived early in the evening we loved the engagement with the staff. Very friendly and knowledgeable. One of the staff worked with us as we worked on our Italian. She spoke some English and we had a good chat. She wants to see the Arch in St. Louis some day. Great food and excellent choice of beers. Thank you so much.
TheForkUserAmazing food with an excellent service into a wonderful location! Experience to be repeated absolutely!
TheForkUserCome sempre, cena a base di pesce super.
TheForkUserEnd of the season here, few people in the restaurant but excellent service and good food. The cheese sampler plate is superb
TheForkUserAmazing location and of course food, beautiful view with a very nice staff. I definitely recommend this amazing place to anyone visiting Palmi!
TheForkUserRecommend. I had a very enjoyable lunch at Casa Vela. Varied menu to suit all tastes and the quality of the food and wine was excellent. Great location and ambience. Staff were friendly and efficient.
TheForkUserAntipasto Calabrese was both artfully plated and composed of delicious slices of cured meats, an eggplant croquette and sundry other delicacies. The swordfish came with a delicious softly chunky sauce of onions and sweet peppers. The side dish of roasted Tropea onions was a caramelized delight. Everyone else loved their secondi too.
TheForkUserWe had such an amazing time dining here! We were celebrating my birthday, and the restaurant did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the food courses and the wine pairings. The staff treated us like royalty for my birthday. I would definitely dine here again if we are in the Pizzo area. One of my all-time favourite experiences on our three week trip through Italy.
TheForkUserNot great - cheap ingredients and confused service
TheForkUserThe food was very good, the flavors were on point and the quantities were generous. The fish was super fresh, the raw fish antipasto was superb. The homemade pasta was exquisite with the lobster and the fried fish platter was fried to perfection with a delicious avocado lime sauce.
TheForkUserAn excellent dive into Calabrian cuisine. Their antipasti (starters) are all you need, but if you are particularly hungry there is an amazing list of mains you can’t go wrong with. Will go back.
TheForkUserQuality of food was ok but quantity and preparation was average.
TheForkUserI’ve been to Settimo Cielo many times and always found it a great experience a great value for money. On this occasion the price for our lunch had increased significantly which disappointed me somewhat.