Il Villaggio Osteria

It's incredibly disappointing that in 2023, a high-priced fine dining Italian restaurant offered such underwhelming vegan options. Both dishes, priced at a staggering $32 each, consisted of minimal ingredients – gluten-free pasta, a touch of oil, and perhaps some mushrooms in one. Given the premium price tag, one would expect an excellent culinary experience. Instead, these dishes were remarkably bland and uninspiring. In a world where vegan cuisine has exploded, such offerings do not align with the standards of quality and flavor that diners rightfully expect. It's essential for fine dining establishments to rise to the occasion and provide if not truly remarkable vegan choices at least delicious ones that justify their cost. To top that off, everyone around us immediately got bread and olive oil, and we waited for 15 minutes, then had to ask. Then were met with a surprised 'oh, you want bread? Aren't you gluten free?' Additionally, everyone seemed stressed, from the two people behind the bar who were super short, to some of the wait staff. The host was super sweet and really nice, though.