Delicious sashimi. Never disappointed with the variety and how fresh it is. Not AYCE but great for when you know exactly what you want.

The best Japanese dining experience in Whitby

I have been dining At The Villa for 5 years now, this is by far the best Japanese Restaurant in Durham. Chef Clarence puts on a dining show for all to enjoy at the teppanyaki table is amazing. The food is always delicious and the service impeccable! Thank you Villa once again for a memorable fun dining experience. My daughters... more

excellent place

I have been eating in the Villa for years. I agree with some people when they say that there is not much attention from the servers and the contact with them although pleasant is very limited.
I myself do not go there to be entertained or being very important. I go there for years to enjoy fantastic food and most... more

Good Food at the villa

It was our first visit to the Villa, we had lunch which was good. The bento boxes offer a wide variety of different items ,i cannot wait go back and try the teppanyaki table.Aiso i would to add the restaurant is very clean.

Show and a dinner

Been a few times - Food is better than average - The show is the main reason we go.
A place where you eat and go - Not much of an ambiance ns the meal is done - But will continue to go back and its a great place to go with a group!!

Good Food, Good Time and Lots of Fun

After experiencing this kind of meal in Cuba many times we decided to try the Villa. The food is good and plenty of it. We had a fun time having it made in front of us but not as interactive as in Cuba where you got to try your hand and making the meal. All in all I would go... more

Awesome Sushi and Bento Boxes

This place has the freshest and tastiest Sushi around! I have been a return customer since they opened and I'm never disappointed. The bento boxes offer a wide variety of different items, i usually get the AAA steak bento box. One side of the restaurant is booths and tables while the other is a teppanyaki table. I also get the... more

Best sushi in Durham

Great atmosphere great food best service. The tepanaki is the best. Best sushi in Durham without a doubt.

I have a new sushi supplier

On a recommendation we ordered take out for 5. It was worth the extra cost for delivery to Oshawa.
I can't wait until we are able to go there and eat fresh. The Villa Roll was excellent. Enoki beef rolls and Asparagus Beef rolls were great. They were actually made with real beef and charcoal grilled.
Everything was good and... more

This used to be a great place!
I used to come here WEEKLY.... so now I went back to find that something had changed.... the manager left, I think.

The new floor manager, Kyle, has a huge attitude... Disdain I think is a good description. He needs a hug.

Food is really fishy, low quality.

VERY disappointed. Never coming back. I'll be looking for another place.

Fine Food

We visited twice in two weeks and the food was consistently good - inventive, freshly cooked and tasty. We had a good bottle of wine - Inniskillin at $25.99 - which went well with everything we ordered and we ordered a lot. One of the specialities is their 'rolls' - we had the Spicy Salmon, the Green Dragon and the... more

Great sushi ....yummmy

On a whim our neighbors and I went to the Villa on a Saturday night with the teppanyaki grill in mind .... wrong choice, the weekends are real busy for the grill and I understand that, we decided to get a booth cuz if you cant make the grill you can still get the grill food at your table. We... more

Andy is the owner and chef. He taught my 10 year-old nephew to flip an egg of a spatula and split it in mid air. It was a lot of fun. The food quality is excellent. I highly recommend The Villa.

Great food and Teppanyaki experience

Great experience. We sat at the Teppanyaki table and the food was excellent, big portions, even at lunchtime. Very friendly service, family atmosphere, good pricing.

After living in downtown Toronto and having the luxury of experiencing some great sushi houses, I didn't know what to expect from a place in Whitby. I was pleasantly satisfied by The Villa and I will be back.

The portion sizes were beyond satisfying and the flavours were surprisingly good. They could be compared to a good sushi house in Toronto. One area I feel needed some additional attention... more

amazing teppanyaki

we've been twice now for birthdays. the food is amazing. go on a saturday or friday to get the authentic fancy moves and tricks teppanyaki is known for. sadly we went on a sunday and the perfomance wasn't the best. but every time the food has been great.

It's a good spot. Healthy sized sushi rolls. Definitely filling. I'll be back again.

Best Sushi in Whitby

Best Sushi in Whitby. Very high quality. Similar to downtown Toronto in taste. Great atmosphere with the Teppanyaki table. Fun for couples, family, friends and business

Mediocre Food And Uninterested Staff

Have to agree with Ladybuggy from Toronto about this place. Those seated at the cooking table seemed to enjoy themselves but those at a regular table received little attention. I am not a chop sticks kind of person so asked for a knife and fork. Our server Fenny came back and just dropped three forks and two knifes in the... more

Takeout every two weeks

Great sushi, we think it is the best in Durham. We get it every two weeks, along with other takeout food. Also nice to visit and sit at the teppanyaki grills..

Ok experience

This is a good restaurant if you want a show with the chef cooking in front of you... great for a girls night out... or couples to have some entertainment. But if you just eat at a regular table.. costs a little higher than other Asian restaurants in the area.

Great Teppanyaki

I organized a dinner for my husband's birthday with a large group of friends and family. I confirmed the number of people in my reservation a couple of days before the event but when we got there, we actually had a surprise guest join our party. The only thing I did not appreciate was the attitude of the hostess while... more

Excellent Teppanyaki

This place has a great teppanyaki table with very animated chefs and wonderful flavours. The regular menu is standard Japanese. Can be a little cold near the front door in the winter.

lunch here

when we go here we always sit at the tempenyaki table. Lots of food and fun to watch them cook your meal. some of the chefs will put on a little show when cooking. (Terry we miss you). Some don't. Even without the show,,,,it is great here

Excellent sushi

I have gone to the Villa a number of times and it is by far the best sushi I have had in the Durham Region. The fish was very fresh and the rolls didn't have too much rice like a lot of other places. The teppanyaki is also really cool, a fun date or dinner for a special occasion. But... more

Tepan yaki table a must

the 'for two' option was more than enough for 2 adults +2 kids
we had tha scallops/chicken/stake etc
everything comes with a mountain of fried rice
make sure you talk to the chef before he starts perparing the food and ask him to put up some show ( especially for the kids) like onion volcano, egg throw/catch etc

The best around

I'm a regular at the Villa, my work has 3 sushi places close by but I make the drive across town to the Villa, the food is always so amazing! I've had many different items on the menu, sashimi pieces are big and fresh, I love there udon soups and curry dishes.
The staff are quick, friendly, the place is... more

Amazing food, chique atmosphere, can't believe it's in Whitby

I have been going to this restaurant since it opened. At first, on dates with my husband, and later with the kids (although we have the food delivered more often than not these days). I can't rave enough about the delicious food, excellent service, and upscale atmosphere. Our faves are the gyu don (beef and egg with rice), salmon teriyaki... more

Love this restaurant

Great food, prices, quality and service. Lots of choice - sushi, bento boxes, grilled food, all types of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is trendy and a bit upscale. Very clean. I tried Japanese here for the first time, and now I crave it. Watch them grill your food at the sit downgrill. It's very entertaining.

Excellent food and prices. Sit at the frill and watch them make your food. Great choices off sushi and bento boxes but lots to choose fromifyou do not eat sushi like me. This is a Japanese restaurant with sushi, not a sushi restaurant. The staff are amazing too. Highly recommend it.

Usually great but not tonight

I live in Whitby and my family and I have been going to the Villa about once per month since it opened. We have eaten at the Teppanyaki table a couple of times when we have brought a large group with us....always very good and entertaining. Typically though, we sit at the small dining tables and order from the regular... more

The best in Durham

I've tried several Sushi joints in Durham, and this is the very best by far! When I moved here from Vancouver, it took some time to find anything that came close to the quality,variety, and price I could find in BC. The Villa is the real deal - Kyle and the gang easily meet or beat what I found (and... more

Little gem in Whitby

We visited The Villa on a Friday night. Although the restaurant was quite busy, we received fantastic service. We did not feel rushed and the food came at a good pace giving us time to enjoy conversations! We went for the sushi a la carte menu and were not disappointed. We will be back!

Great food and great atmosphere

This restaurant offers it all when it comes to Japanese food.
If you want a special night out this is the way to go...but expect to pay, it's a bit pricey.
I love to watch them cook...I have been to other restaurants where the chef had a lot more personality and made more of a show of it but they... more

More than just food

...brought the kids and sat at the teppanyaki bar and they LOVED it! Food is great and never ending...definitely leave feeling like you had dinner out!

Frshest sushi and sashimi in the area

I've never been dissappointed here. The staff are always welcoming and the food is fantastic.
Salad is crisp, miso is delicious.
I recommend sashimi and sushi set A to try.
The seared white tuna is the best!

This is one place I always visit when I'm home spending time with the family. We actually remember the owner who was a waiter at our old favorite sushi joint, and when he mentioned to us that he was starting his own place (around the time when the quality was starting to slide) we promised him to check it out.

Five years later and this is the place for my mom, cousins and me! I strongly... more

I was back in Ontario after moving away and the first thing I thought of as a place to take my hosts, who are new to Whitby, was The Villa. We arrived around 6pm on a Friday as they were just getting busy. We asked to sit at the actual teppanyaki grill table. Rather amusingly, the hostess informed us there was a $25 minimum to sit there and seemed concerned we'd object - but teppanyaki dinner... more

Awesome

Sushi is fantastic, good value for money, especially if you don't like AYCE

My husband’s friend told us about this place, so we went a couple of months back. We loved it the Teppanyaki was fast fresh and excellent, and they also put on a little show. The sushi is honestly the best I have ever had. We will defiantly go back there.

Very good restaurant, my favorite Japanese restaurant in the gta, food is amazing!!! The service is excellent and the restaurant is very nice and but together well, recommend trying it out

By far the best sushi i've had in a very very very very long time, I thought Sushi Mountain was good....no way !!!! this place is my favoriate, I'd eat it everyday ...Tempura baskets ( yams and brocoli) so good, and the Spicy Salmon Rolls(30 pieces) aint nothing but a PEANUT !!! ....also try the Japaneese fried Rice....its amazing. if The Villa every closes, i will be so sad.

Excellent if you like sushi and japanese food. The grill table is pretty interesting

After travelling cross Canada, I can say they are the best ever just try the salmon sashimi food excellent and the service excellent Plus they delevery max 20minutes.thanks

The best sushi in Durham!! staff is friendly and professional. Try the spicy broccoli sushi

Great food! spicy tuna is awesome. But the service is even better. Great service from the waiter.

The best sushi place in Durham, no contest.

This place is the best. if you want fresh great sushi, sashimi etc. you have to come here. 5 stars all the way.

Best Japanese/teppenyaki/sushi ever! Best value for your money. Great entertainment as well. The hosts are extremely courteous and helpful.

5 Stars all the way!! My friend Laurel :) told me about this place now I am addicted, I drive all the way from Richmond Hill as its the best sushi ever, great atmosphere, staff and service. Try The Villa Roll so good.

The food is AMAZING. Try the Sushi Pizza (we had spicy crab - awesome!). Good atmosphere and service - but the food tops it all! Can't wait to go back.

Worth driving from pickering for. It's japanese, but with lots more options (teppanyaki) than you'd typically find in the other japanese restaurants in the area. It's downtown class eating in the sticks.

i drive in a half an hour for their sushi. I love the spicy crab, spicy avacado, and their spicy salmon!! Great sushi rolls!

Great restaurant! Food is always fresh and fast and delicious!!

Great food and entertainment

We went there for an early Dinner and had a great time. The food was plenty and well seasoned. I loved my Salmon.
We were six in our party and had a great time sitting around that big grill and watching the chef do his thing with the veggies and his knife. With soup and salad and ice cream you... more

I have never been disappointed. Just ordered delivery the other day and it took them 20 minutes to get here.

Great!

Excellent food, fair prices and great service. I eat there all the time and as a person who is in the restaurant business, I can’t help but critique a place when I visit. They also have take-out which has come in handy on several occasions. The “tapinyaki” table is great to sit at for any function. Everyone I’ve spoken to about this place loves it.

If you’r not the “Sushi type” they have great... more

I frequent the Villa and I can't rave about the food enough. I've experienced both the sushi and the teppanyaki (sp?) and I will keep going back. My favourite dish hands down is the spicy asparagus rolls. If you haven't tried them, do it. Amazing! The only beef I have is they take forever to give you the bill. I have always had to go up to the cash to ask for it even after waiting half an hour... more

Order the enoki beef roll

You will not be sorry!!! It is so delicious, the beef literally melts in your mouth! The Teppanyaki here is A LOT of fun, the chefs are amazing! True artists!! Make sure you have a reservation for the teppanyaki though, or you will not get a spot! Prices are pretty decent also. A must try in Whitby!!!

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Amazing spicy tuna rolls

We order from the Villa regularly. Favourites in our house are the spicy tuna rolls, the japanese curry dish, spicy salmon rolls and really nice and light tempura.
Highly recommend!!

The menu offers a lot of variety, even for those who don't like raw fish. The cooking tables, and chefs are excellent.

A very good value. Try the spicy miso soup. It's not listed any where but if you ask for it they'll bring it. Excellent soup.

sushi is good but the place lacks japanese style

sushi is good but the place lacks japanese style

Very good and authentic

Very good and authentic Japanese food. Teppanyaki is great, you sit around a stainless steel grill and they cook everything in front of you. Fun and great value.