I gave this new-ish local restaurant a try for takeout tonight. They quoted me 30 minutes, but…read morewhen I got there, my order still wasn't ready for another 10 minutes. It wasn't busy this Friday night, before 6p; only 2 tables were occupied when I arrived. But during my wait, two more tables came in, plus a doordasher. I ordered the fried polenta, chicken parm, and cacio e pepe. The polenta was pretty tasty! My husband enjoyed the chicken parm. The chicken was thick and very large. My cacio e pepe was just OK. I would return and try something else on the menu. I saw a bunch of butternut squash in the display case, but when I asked what they were used for, the employee said that was still TBD.

So so so so so so good. I'm happy I stumbled across this…read moreplace! I will come back here soon!

We found an Italian place that had good reviews to have dinner nearby the car dealership we had…read morejust got my daughters new car, and I was a little concerned when we walked in as a woman was completely ignoring us when we came in and stood at the counter. After a couple of minutes she asked if we were helped and we said no. She said to give her a moment and the someone kindly seated us. We did note the sign when standing at the counter with them asking for patience since they were a small staff and occasionally short handed, but a greeting when the woman walked up would've been nice. From there everything was great. The food was okay with basic salads, and everything from our entrees came out hot. The prices are also very reasonable. I'd definitely come back if we came back into town.

I would say this is decent Italian but not somewhere I would run to if I wanted exceptional food-…read morepizza is NY style. Big, thin crust. The garlic white sauce or garlic oil with tomatoes and mozzarella is delicious. The dining room is just ok. No ambiance! I would say if you live close and are looking for something Italian, you should definitely try. I would give it 3.5 stars. I know they do close down the whole month of January.

Amazing pizza here. And cool family ambiance…read more So we drove a bit to get there. Saw a post on social media about their pizza and had to try it. Wasn't sure when we arrived if it was worth the drive. The place was packed. Had a 15 minute wait. Well, we got a small BBQ pizza and a small regular pep. Tried the pep and it was very impressive. Soft pillowy inner crust and a crisp outside with a great balanced taste. Loved it! The sauce and good quality cheese was impressive. A masterpiece for a simple one topping pizza. Bravo!! You usually know you are dealing with a pizza master when the pizza comes out on the plastic dimpled serving pans. It keeps the crust crisp and is a must for all pizza places. Many don't get them and the crisp crust they worked for gets soggy in grease. The BBQ was even more next level. I said "wow!" when I tasted it. Again, a balance of flavors that were plentiful and so delicious. Probably one of the top two BBQ pizzas I've ever had. I'm still thinking about it and may make another drive to get this pizza soon. The service was good. Waitress woman was very nice and informative and seemed to be a fan of the food. Which is nice. My only tips for the business owner...get a shelf installed up over your host station to hold pizza boxes and don't put them on the bench customers are supposed to use to wait for seats. People were kind of being made to feel like they were in the way just for waiting inside on a cold night. Also ask your wait staff to give several moments for their cigarette smoke to clear them before running back in the door to get back to work. Half the small restaurant filled with a smoke smell when one lady came back in. She was a nice lady and hard working....just wait a bit before you're done hotboxing a heater before heading back in. And maybe a mint to cover some... Otherwise everything was great! We'll be back sometime soon for sure!

The vibe is 90s pizzeria. It s very old school in how it looks, but the pizza is fantastic! Waiter…read moreand waitresses are very nice, and your drink is always filled at no extra charge. A great place for students to grab a meal with friends because it is not too expensive. Totally check it out.

Simply put this is the way food and drink are meant to be enjoyed! Staff is always attentive and…read moreknowledgeable!

Touché is the wine bar located inside of Chez Francois in Vermilion. Little known fact: Touché,…read moreaside from a slightly different seating arrangement, carries the same food and drink menu as Chez Francois. Like Chez, you need to make reservations in advanced as far as possible online. We just had a quick cocktail, but know that it's no easy feat to choose from their beautiful and expansive menu! At the suggestion of our wonderful server, I had the cucumber moscow mule, which was so delightful and refreshing on a hot day. Come later in the evening on a weekday and you'll have the opportunity to sit outside on the riverfront. If you're like me and still not dining out aside from a patio visit here and there during a less busy time, you can feel good about visiting here outside. Touché's outdoor patio has a lovely ambiance, only increased by the charm of the city of Vermilion and the channel leading onto Lake Erie. Bring a friend, a date or a special occasion. You'll still want to be dressed up and make those reservations as far as you possibly can. We only had a quick drink, but I'll be back to try the food!

We went in wtb a party of 17 with 6-7 different tickets. We were treated great and had 5-6 servers…read morethat helped us. I had the chicken parmigiana and it was great!!! Look forward to returning.

Nothing to write home about. Our waitress was very attentive,but the food left something to be…read moredesired, especially for the price. My husband got the chicken Marsala and he said it wasn't a typical Marsala sauce. I got the eggplant parm, which was fine, but the Alfredo sauce it was served with was bland and didn't taste homemade.

Wow a great rediscovery! We haven't been in since Covid. This is a Jewel of an independent…read morerestaurant. Service was very professional and attentive. I had Eggplant Parm and my husband had Chicken Marsala... both were made with Love and Delicious. Facility is clean and lovely. Shelly at the Bar was So Nice and we enjoyed every minute! Well Done! We will be back from 45 minutes away regularly!

Hands down the worst "Italian" restaurant I've been to…read more Absolutely not authentic. Meatballs tasted generic and premade, mozzarella sticks were cheap flavorless frozen sticks. "Lasagna" was a disgusting bowl of slop drowned in cheap store bought sauce. I don't think you can even call it lasagna, more like cheap flavorless tomato soup with a glob of overcooked noodles over a clump of unseasoned steamed ground beef covered in cheap pre shredded "mozzarella". Only positive note was our server was great and I could definitely tell by her reaction I wasn't the only one with the same complaints.

Casa came through for me in the best way on my birthday. It ended up being a last-minute decision…read moreafter I slept through my original reservations, but they were open late and incredibly accommodating. I asked for a window seat since I was dining solo, and they made it happen with no hesitation. The service was impeccable, as always. I decided to try something new and ordered the ribeye (my first time having one), and it absolutely did not disappoint. The real surprise was the tiramisu that came out with a candle. Such a thoughtful touch, and honestly meant a lot given the transition phase I'm in right now. The staff really made the night feel special. I've also been here for happy hour, and it's just as solid. Definitely a go-to spot for me, especially now that I live so close.

Excellent. Delicious food, very attentive service, and a beautiful restaurant with incredible…read moreviews. They have "monkey and a dart" menu - you could have a monkey throw a dart at the menu and I'd eat whatever they hit. It's that good. Of particular excellence - the artichoke appetizer is amazing, and the complimentary bread with olive oil is extraordinary. I mean it - some of the best bread I've ever had. Wonderful restaurant. We can't wait to go back...

Always a meal worth waiting for. Molte Bene offers an authentic Italian meal that is full of…read moreflavor, crafted with simple quality ingredients with exceptional service to boot. The interior and s small, so if you like quaint dining experiences make sure you book a reservation in advance. After a handful of visits, I love the mussels marinara, the flavor is outstanding, full of garlic and a spicy undertone make you want to drink the sauce. The lasagna is always a good choice and the clam linguine is runner up if the specials don't suit my taste. Made sure you always leave room for dessert, the lemon ice box cake is my favorite, but the array of seasonal sorbets are worth trying or sharing with the table. And...if you love d the meal send a round of shots back for the kitchen!

The food here is delicious--one of the best Italian restaurants on the west side for sure…read more Regrettably, our recent service experience was so disheartening that it has permanently extinguished any desire to return. We made reservations for 7:30 and arrived right on time. We were seated and ordered cocktails which arrived in a timely fashion. At 7:45 the waiter asked us if we were ready to order. We had just gotten our drinks so we replied that we'd like to have a drink first. He replied with "well the kitchen will be closing soon." This was surprising to us since the hours posted had closing time at 9:30. We asked for more time and felt exceedingly rushed. We ended up ordering way sooner than we wanted and felt like we were being thrown out. If you want to close up early, don't allow reservations past a certain time.

The Brick Oven Bistro is a local, family-owned restaurant specializing in making fresh brick oven…read morepizzas, calzones, sandwiches, wings, appetizers, soups, salads, desserts and more. The service was fabulous, second to none. ( my apologies to our pretty and talented server with the Japanese name that I can't remember) she definitely went over and above to make everything special even when my 91 year old friend under tipped her. In this casual ambiance setting by the fireside Rick had the delicious roast beef sandwich, I had a calzone and my friend had a personal pizza. All were exceptional. They also have an amazing, locally sourced gluten-free pizza crust--and other GF options available.

Have to have a Brick Oven Bistro pizza every time we are in or near Sandusky! Best service, food,…read moredrafts, and drinks in the area. The service is very family friendly-owned style, and the staff love working here-great indication of a top restaurant.