Free dinner? At a nice restaurant?? Every single week???  Unbelievable, but yes!! Villa O in Dallas has free two-course dinner for all patrons who make a reservation every Monday night. You get to select one of three starters (tonight it was bruschetta, Caesar salad or minestrone soup) and one of four entrees (lasagna, penne alla vodka, salmon or eggplant parmesan). I had the Caesar salad and the penne, which were great. I meant to take pictures, but I forgot.

So here’s the catch (if you can really even call it that). You have to pay tax, tip and for any alcohol that you drink. So I had a $9 glass of wine, and paid $17 total. Pretty good deal! My favorite thing about Villa O is the decor which is what I would describe as elegant nautical. There are big varnished wood tables, beautiful photos of sailboats on the walls and lots of burgees hanging up. Makes you feel like you are on the beach somewhere, but somehow doesn’t feel overly casual. 

So long story short, if you’re in the mood for free food and an awesome atmosphere, you should give Villa O a call and go eat there next Monday.