Located in an historic 19th century Firehouse, Villa Tronco serves traditional Italian cuisine Mama Tronco introduced to Columbia 80 years ago. Family owned and operated for four generations, Villa Tronco invites you to enjoy our authentic and aromatic recipes, our old-world atmosphere, and our warm Italian hospitality.
Generous portions of pasta, pizza & other Italian favorites in a warm, brick-&-wood-paneled setting. Based on 684 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1213 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 256-7677
Website: http://www.villatronco.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Annette Carpenter
The food was great! We got lamb shanks, mussels, and cod. The cod melted in my mouth! The calamari was tasty and crispy. My only disappointment was that it felt a little cramped inside, which was warm in the middle of summer. The space is dim, though, so it still felt private. The food and wine were wonderful!
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Zackary Gann
Great atmosphere and date spot with amazing owners. They even toured us around the place after we were done eating and gave us the whole story!
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Eric Nalbone
I’m not an expert in Columbia, SC restaurants but I am in Italian food from the Northeast and Chicago and this absolutely stacks up. It’s a go-to spot for amazing (and affordable) Italian food in Columbia.
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Jared Smith
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Columbia. The owners are local, and food is traditional. Fresh ingredients, freshly baked bread, and great customer service are always staples. The atmosphere is great for a date night, with lower lighting and an intimate feel. They also have a traditional flair which is not “too fancy”…perfect for winding down and relaxing on a date, with none of the snobbery associated with other white-tablecloth fine dining establishments.
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Holly Halacka
This cozy family restaurant is located in Columbia’s old firehouse. The staff treats you like family; the food tastes like home. We came for my parents’ 39th anniversary and they served a round of champagne. Such a delightful evening!
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Meryn Creasman
My partner and I love Villa Tronco! We used to live a block away, which made it easy to go for a nice dinner. Now we will happily make the drive to come back. We enjoy trying their specials for the night in order to get something new every time. Food is always tasty and the staff have always been welcoming to us. The owner has come by every time we eat there, which is a nice touch.
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Tim Connor-Murphy
It had been far too long since I dined with Villa Tronco. It’s not hard to see why this is SC’s oldest restaurant (1940). The menu is a delightful pairing of fantastic specials (like the dijon encrusted cod pictured here) and timeless classics that haven’t changed (like the pizza, which is great as an appetizer). The ambiance of live music from inside and the fantastic weather outside were the perfect accompaniment to my stellar meal. I will be back often – maybe even before I finish typing this revie…
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Sara Brown
Took my parents here this evening and it was wonderful! This was their first date 35 years ago. The food is always to die for and the server Matthew had the best service around. Will be back again soon!
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allan clonts
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The oldest restaurant in south carolina and I’m just getting there for the first time, better late than never. Can’t wait to get back. Service was outstanding and the staff helped with the right selection of food and cocktails. I had the steak special tonight and it cut like butter. Highly recommend. Get there if you can and you won’t be disappointed.
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Jeff Soots
Absolutely incredible, everything was such an incredible experience, the staff, the food, the atmosphere. The key lime cheesecake was literaly the cherry on top of the best itialian dining experience in Columbia
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