The Reminder - 1998
Villa Napoletana offers a taste of Naples
By Deb Gardener - Reminder Staff

East Longmeadow – When Villa Napoletana opened its doors in late June, it brought the unique textures and flavors of Southern Italian cooking to a very receptive audience.
To thank patrons for their early success the restaurant, which is located at the site of the former Havana Restaurant in the Dairy Mart plaza on North Main Street (near the Springfield city line), is holding a Grand Opening during the month of august. Throughout the month, Villa Napoletana will be offering a select collection of entrees at special prices.
The cozy café specializes in the lighter cuisine characteristic of the “Provincia di Napoli,” which features an abundance of vegetables and sauces that are wine or fresh tomato-based.
The restaurants chef, a native of Caserta, Italy, uses authentic regional cooking techniques, seasoned with his own culinary flair, to create a wealth of entrees. House specialties, such as filet mignon stuffed with prosciutto and fresh mozzarella and accented with a Marsala wine sauce, and Ossobuco di Giuseppe, tender veal shank marinated in burgundy wine and simmered with onions, carrots and celery in a red wine sauce, are but two of the tasty creations in his repertoire.
Dinner entrées range from spaghetti with meatballs or sausage, to dinner for two specials, such as Zuppa di Pesce. Entrees include choice of soup or salad, and pasta or french fries.
And Villa Napoletana serves up this bounty of flavors in a relaxed, yet sophisticated setting that adds a touch of romance to lunch or dinner. The restaurant also hosts live jazz music Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 9pm.

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