Portage Lakes, Ohio · Since 1928

The Rose Villa Restaurant

Nearly a century of handmade pastas, fresh seafood, prime steaks, and scratch-made pies — served with the warmth of family on the shores of Portage Lakes.

Candlelit Italian dinner at The Rose Villa
Our Heritage

A Lakeside Table
Since 1928

What began as a humble lakeside gathering place has grown into one of Northeast Ohio's most beloved dining institutions. For nearly a century, The Rose Villa has been the backdrop for first dates, anniversaries, family milestones, and quiet Tuesday suppers alike.

In 1974, Domenic and Anna Fana took the helm, pouring their hearts into every plate and every handshake at the door. Today, Mark and Tammy carry that same torch — the recipes unchanged, the welcome unchanged, the soul of this place as alive as ever.

96 Years of Service
3 Generations
Pies Baked
Est. 1928
1928
The Rose Villa dining room
Handmade pasta at The Rose Villa
✦ Cucina Italiana Americana ✦
Italian Classics
01
Signature

Italian Classics

Handmade pastas, slow-simmered sauces, and old-world recipes passed down through generations. Every plate tells a story.

Fresh Seafood
02
From the Lake

Fresh Seafood

Lake perch, walleye, and the freshest catches prepared simply and perfectly — a nod to our lakeside roots and the waters that define us.

Prime Steaks
03
From the Fire

Prime Steaks

Hand-selected cuts, aged and prepared with the reverence they deserve. The kind of steak that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.

The Rose Villa dining room atmosphere
"
Come for the food
and stay for the people.
— The Rose Villa, Est. 1928
Scratch-made pie at The Rose Villa
Made from scratch — every single day.
Legendary Desserts

The Pies That
Built a Legend

Ask anyone who's ever dined at The Rose Villa what they remember most, and nine times out of ten, the answer is the pie. Made fresh every morning from recipes that haven't changed in decades — because why would they?

Banana Cream
Chocolate
Coconut Cream
Lemon Cream
Butterscotch
Cherry
Blueberry
Dutch Apple
Peach
Cherry Dutch Apple
Walnut
Order a Pie Tonight
Catering and events at The Rose Villa
Catering

We Bring the
Feast to You

From intimate rehearsal dinners to grand wedding receptions, holiday parties to corporate gatherings — The Rose Villa brings nearly a century of hospitality directly to your event. Every detail handled with the same care we give every table in our dining room.

Our catering team works with you to craft a menu that reflects the occasion, the season, and the people you're celebrating.

330.644.5522
Find Us

Plan Your Visit

I.

Location

368 Portage Lakes Drive
Akron, Ohio 44319
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II.

Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tue – Thu4 – 9 PM
  • Friday4 – 10 PM
  • Saturday12 – 10 PM
  • Sunday12 – 8 PM
III.

Reservations

Walk-ins always welcome. For larger parties or special occasions, we recommend calling ahead to ensure we have the perfect table waiting for you.

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