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Finelli's Italian Villa, the premier Italian restaurant in Altoona, PA, offers an authentic taste of Italy in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Our menu features a wide range of traditional Italian dishes, from classic pasta favorites to mouth-watering seafood options, all made with the freshest ingredients and love. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or a family gathering, our restaurant is the perfect destination. Enjoy our outdoor seating area, full bar, and exceptional service. Come taste the difference at Finelli's Italian Villa, where every meal is a celebration of Italian cuisine and culture. Located at 1808 4th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, we can't wait to welcome you to our Italian restaurant!

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Jenn Gray
Jenn Gray -Google user
Edited a year ago
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere! This place is so upscale for the area. Loved all the dishes and the desserts are so delicious and decadent
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Bia Hernandez
Bia Hernandez -Google user
3 years ago
Red snapper was fresh and not overcooked Alfredo sauce was so rich. I loved the white almond cake. Had to box dinner just to make room for dessert.
Dine inDinner$30–50
alison bonsell
alison bonsell -Google user
Edited 4 years ago
This place is fabulous. Authentic Italian and old style ambiance. Service is always excellent (had Carrie this time). Their seafood is superb but so is their filet. Always perfect to end with choosing from their homemade dessert tray.
Andrew Wells
Andrew Wells -Google user
4 years ago
Excellent service, Dave was fantastic. The food was very good. I never get a doggy bag when I'm out for work, but I did today.
Tom DeBernardis
Tom DeBernardis -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
Delicious as always. Took our friends here for their first visit and they loved it. The whole place has been redone and is beautiful. Everyone should experience this fine quality dining. Cant wait for our next visit which...Read More
Sara Gable
Sara Gable -Google user
4 months ago
Finelli’s has been a staple in Altoona for many years. I came here for proms and even brought my college boyfriend here to treat him to some of the best of Altoona! I noticed the other reviews commenting on the looks of fine dining &...Read More
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5
Juliann Davis
Juliann Davis -Google user
11 months ago
Fabulous Restaurant. This was my first time here and it did not disappoint. Mrs. Finelli was extremely friendly and very helpful. The atmosphere was so inviting and relaxing. We were taken care of by Lindsey, top notch friendly service. My...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
jason houck
jason houck -Google user
a year ago
Very nice little restaurant hidden in the middle of town. My 1st time here. Lived in this town 46 years and just found it. Caesar salad was great. Meatball appetizers great. Mushroom appetizers was great. Main course i had Alfredo sauce over spaghetti noodles...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Mark Kissel
Mark Kissel -Google user
7 years ago
We had been planning going to Finelli's since New Year, for our anniversary in February. But a bad winter cold postponed it a month. It was worth the wait! Okay, it's not a chic and modern, avant-garde place. It's an old school family run...Read More
Mike Matlin
Mike Matlin -Google user
a year ago
First time dining at Finelli's. It was a wonderful experience. Food was excellent. The drunkin mushrooms and the filet mignon were very good. The wait staff did a wonderful job.
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Wynn Zimmerman
Wynn Zimmerman -Google user
2 years ago
Amazing food I had the red snapper and my wife had the salmon really great taste. Wonderful service as well our waitress chelsey was amazing. We also had the cheese cake and the tiramisu which were incredible!
Atmosphere: 5
Dennis Pennington
Dennis Pennington -Google user
3 years ago
Perfectly cooked filet mignon and a side of pasta with awesome red sauce. A bit pricey but very high quality. Waitress did an outstanding job!
Dine inDinner$50–100
Marc Segal
Marc Segal -Google user
a week ago
Visiting Altoona for business and was fortunate to discover this amazing restaurant. Fantastic Italian cuisine! Top notch presentation, atmosphere and service! Highly recommend Finelli's!
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Very quietSuitable for all group sizesNo wait
Katrina Crawford
Katrina Crawford -Google user
2 years ago
To begin what a wonderful atmosphere! I absolutely love the intimacy here. Our server Christi was great and overall they took great care of us. Importantly the food was absolutely amazing. We had great wine, the steak was perfect and dessert was out of this world....Read More
Don Mrdjenovich
Don Mrdjenovich -Google user
a year ago
Delightful staff. Very accommodating to a last-minute/ late add-on. Fun ! Excellent service. Love the idea of buying " a round for the kitchen staff." Wine and the selection of in-house made fresh desserts on point! Hidden gem in a neighborhood in the...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Crab Supreme, Side of Spaghetti, MeatballPlenty of parkingFree street parkingSafe neighborhood. Free neighborhood street parking.
Dwayne Zimmerman
Dwayne Zimmerman -Google user
Edited 6 years ago
Ignore the 1 star reviews! This place is fantastic. My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and the whole experience from start to finish was amazing! Atmosphere was perfect, waitress was great and friendly and the food was sublime!!! I had the...Read More
George Nance
George Nance -Google user
a month ago
Wonderful experience! We were on the way home and decided to spend the night in Altoona. Found the restaurant on Google. Had grouper with crab supreme. Nicely done. Wife had filet and it was done perfectly. We will definitely return next...Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Eggplant ParmigianaReservations recommendedIndoor dining area
Woody “The Reaper” Hicks
Woody “The Reaper” Hicks -Google user
Edited 8 months ago
My brother came up from Virginia to celebrate my birthday on a Black Friday I highly recommend this restaurant due to the atmosphere and the service was phenomenal. Thank you our server Samantha who is very professional and courteous on helping us make suggestions Kind of felt like...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Tammy Bitting
Tammy Bitting -Google user
7 months ago
A wonderful dining experience! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We loved everything, the soft bread and fresh tomato mozzarella salad, the bruschetta, salad, entrees and dessert. I live in NJ where I'm surrounded by great Italian food, but this was truly...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Chicken Marsala
Drew LeWay
Drew LeWay -Google user
6 months ago
Last night my neighbors from State College took me out for my birthday to Finelli's Italian Villa, it was our first time there and it was great! My Gnocchi with a rather large meatball was perfect and the red sauce was amazing, well done chef!...Read More
Atmosphere: 5

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