As part of the new Welsh Government Alert Level 2 we are obliged to comply with the following legal requirements from 26 December, and kindly ask that our customers do the same.

Adults and children over 11 must continue to wear face-coverings in indoor public places, including in hospitality settings such as restaurants, pubs or cafes, where they should be worn except when seated.

Licenced premises must ensure there is physical distancing between individual households or groups of up to 6 people from a maximum of 6 households (not including children under 11 from any of those households or carers of anyone present) at their premises and must provide table service only.

Please remember to be patient with our staff as they will be working extremely hard to ensure you have an enjoyable experience with us. We are immensely proud of our food and the service we deliver, and we are fully committed to continuing our efforts to get better and operate in a more efficient manner so that we can adapt to these ever-changing conditions. This goes for any small independent business that you may do business with or purchase from, be patient with them too, tell them how great they’re doing and support them with your patience as well as your money because it’s extremely tough out there and some of them may not survive these challenging of times. Small independent family-run businesses like ours are the heartbeat of any community and we all need them so we can come together to spend time with our families, socialise with friends, shop, drink coffee and eat good pizza.

Thank you for your support,

Marc, Gianluca and the team.

For the cheese lovers, today we are celebrating National Cheese Day. Here are a selection of our owner, and co-founder Marc Palladino’s favourite cheeses from his time spent in Italy and working as a chef.

Provolone Piccante, known for its distinct sharp flavour, is a semihard cheese made from cow’s milk. It is aged at least 4 months, and some consider it to have a spicy flavour. Its origins lie in Southern Italy, and the cheese is produced mostly in the Po Valley region, particularly Lombardy and Veneto. The name is derived from the Neapolitan words prova or provola, which mean globe shaped. This cheese is a great addition to any cheese board and goes well with a glass of Chianti Classico.

Gorgonzola, one of the world’s oldest blue-veined cheeses. Unskimmed cow’s milk is used while preparing the cheese. Generally, it takes three to four months to attain full ripeness. This cheese has a crumbly and soft texture with a nutty aroma. It can have a mild to sharp taste depending on its age. Mainly produced in the northern Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy, Gorgonzola. Consumed in many ways on pasta, pizza or on its own with a glass of Bordeaux or Zinfandel. We use Gorgonzola on our Palladino Pizza.

Talleggio, this mild-flavoured cow’s milk cheese has a soft and creamy texture, a strong aroma, and a fruity flavour. Historically linked to the Alpine valley of Val Taleggio, from which it takes its name, Taleggio cheese has been around since Roman times. Currently it’s produced in northern Italy’s neighbouring regions of Lombardia, Piemonte, and around the province of Treviso in the Veneto region. It can be eaten on its own, due to its delightful melting properties, we use Taleggio with a pizza or antipasto.

We can’t talk about cheese and not mention Buffalo Mozzarella. Full of flavour, the perfect cheese for a summer salad, or to serve with a simple drizzle of good quality olive oil. Made with buffalo whole milk, this pearly white sphere of cheese has a unique flavour and is made exclusively in the Delizie Alburnine region of Italy. Once you have tried a premium buffalo mozzarella, you most definitely won’t be able to look back, we use Buffalo Mozzarella on our Insalata Caprese.

We stock all of these cheeses in the restaurant, and they can be made up as a cheese board. Ask your waiter when you arrive with your party.

With Government restrictions on indoor hospitality easing on May 17th, we can’t tell you how excited we are to welcome you all inside! It’s been a tough year for all, and it is beginning to feel like we are (hopefully) slowly coming to an end of this difficult time. We remain extremely grateful for the support that we have received from our customers, family, and friends. We are now taking bookings for the 17th of May and onwards. Whilst we will of course adhere to the strict Covid guideline, you can be sure that a warm welcome will be waiting for you along with some good, hearty, Italian food!

In the meantime, you can still order your favourite Pizzeria Villaggio meal for home delivery or collection. Plus you can get any pizza or pasta dish and dessert for only £11.95 when you opt for our collection service.* Take a look at our online menu to view our selection of dishes. 

*Offer for collection only, a £2 supplement applies to gamberoni, frutti di mare, and calzone.