So me and my husband for the last 15 years, having coming to visit my in-laws and his family in…read moreWellston, Ohio and we were always come around Christmas and we never went back home to San Diego,California without going to Chillicothe. We would always go to Ivy's and pick out our Christmas ornaments to take back with us. Well, 2024. We were your visiting to see the lighting of the Christmas tree and it was so magical it was snowing carolers singing, and we were hungry, and this girl loves her pasta, so my mother-in-law said there's a really adorable Italian restaurant. Let's go see if we can get a table, so we walked from Ivy's down to this adorable Italian Restaurant and before I even walked in, I knew I wanted to eat there. My husband opened the door and we were greeted with such a smile and hospitality. The seating area was packed. Little kids were playing. The joy of Christmas was in the air and we love Christmas That's why we would always come to Ohio around Christmas time. We have never experienced Christmas like we do in Ohio. We are a family that goes above and beyond during Christmas we even do Christmas in July lol, it's like being in a Christmas hallmark movie when we're here in Ohio we never have experienced living in 4 seasons. We have always grew up with sunshine and flip-flops lol, wearing rain-boots and scarfs and beanies were more of a fashion statement lol. My husband and myself always said once our four kiddos were grown and married and out of the house we would move to Wellston, Ohio, So that we did, September 2026, and that year was the heaviest snow Wellston has seen in years. My husband took me on a date ‍‍and of course we had lunch at your adorable restaurant. You guys had just opened for lunch and we walked in and got seated. There was only 1 other couple in the restaurant and this sweet young girl and the cook welcomed us as if we ‍‍were regulars lol we had the most wonderful ambience and company. We sat at the booth next to the bar and had the most wonderful lunch date‍‍ We shared with them how we had just moved her from California and we were so excited to hear all about Ohio. Not one time while we were there did anyone else come in to eat, It was like it was created for just us to be there as if my husband reserved the whole restaurant just for me lol we believe God has his perfect timing, and right when we were getting ready to leave is when people started coming in to eat lunch, that young girl and guy working there made us feel like home So, that adorable restaurant will always hold a special place in our hearts We will always have dinner as long as we can get a table the evening of the lighting of the Christmas tree, we can't wait to bring our kids and grandchildren and our families and friends. It will be our signature place. So fast forward, my aunt is doing a women's conference in Chillicothe this evening 6/5/26 and it's rare when we can get a group of us ladies together and fellowship and have dinner, so I made reservations for 11 of some very special ladies, that God has brought into my life since I've been living here, and all of these ladies besides me and my mother-in-law have never been to your restaurant. So I am so excited to bring them to our signature spot. With that being said, I will always have a vision and hear those cute little kids playing in the seating area the 1st night we walked in to eat there. It's the little things that matter that make it so very special and the little kiddos definitely make the ambience of Christmas when we were waiting to be seated that night and the little kiddo's were so excited to see Santa and we're singing Christmas carols as we were all waiting to get seated, I never have cared how long I would wait for a table because the ambience was so amazing as busy and packed as the restaurant was, our waitress made us feel as if we were the only ones in the restaurant, My husband and myself ‍‍ are so excited to continue to make memories there and to top it off. The food is absolutely amazing and my husband is a pizza critic, and this girl knows her Italian food So with all that being said, I want to say thank you for the joy that we get walking in your door I am so excited to get ready for my girls night and eat dinner at our favorite restaurant. Love and Blessings, Jeremy and Julie Rider

Recently saw on social media that Lievita in Chillicothe, OH was ranked 25th in the WORLD for their…read morepizza. So the next time we were up there we decided to stop in and give it a try. Despite living 30 minutes away we had yet to give this place a try. Located on Paint Street near Yoktangee Park, parking can be an issue. During the day it's metered - after 5 no charge but still rather limited spots for the number of stores in the area. We found one across the street. We got there about 30 minutes before closing but service was courteous and we were seated and had our food within 20 minutes. We weren't the only late arrivals. Another couple came in behind us. We felt bad about being there after closing but many tables still had people eating when we left. We asked for the pizza they are known for and got a 16" NY style cheese pizza brought to us in minutes. Super hot! Overall, we were underwhelmed with the pizza. Sauce was good and not acidic. Pizza could have used more cheese. It seemed like the sauce to cheese ratio favored sauce. The star was the crust. Nice and crunchy. Edge was cooked nicely but I would have liked it to have give a little longer so the middle had more structure. Next time we'd definitely order it topped. They use cupped pepperoni so my husband was happy. I generally eat cheese pizza but even I said it could benefit from a topping or at least more cheese. I'd give the place 7/10 but we're willing to try other things on the menu to see if the cheese pizza just wasn't for us.

Ya know, chain places often times get a bad rap for being the same old thing. But, IHOP hits the…read morespot on some of their items! For instance, their crispy chicken salad with avocado is fantastic! I'm a huge salad fan and I put a lot of effort into my own salads. This one from IHOP is great! My girlfriend had the strawberry pancakes with her spinach omelette and she loved it! The service here today was great. The coffee was fresh and unlike some other chains, real coffee creamer was an option. Head to some other chains and you get half-and-half...nasty!

Initial impressions: it's clean, the wait staff was friendly. We were seated right away. They came…read morefor your drinks order right away. They are kid friendly. They have these flowers and butterflies hanging from the ceiling, and my 11-year-old says it makes it feel like this is a nice place. It has happy and sweet music playing. My 11 year old is telling me that the lyrics are also kid friendly. It did not take long for the food to get here. They got it right, they even knew which kids were getting what. Usually having four kids it's easy to get one or two items confused, but they did a pretty good job. The food is hot and smells delicious. My oldest says: The food is very good. I ordered the lemony crêpes. They were very tasty, but I'm a girl who likes lemon flavor. They were filling enough, but if you're looking for something to really fill you up for a long hike, do you want to get some stuff to go along with it. My 2nd oldest says: it's soooo good. I got the breakfast crêpe and the watermelon lemonade thing. I liked the fruit in the drink, it added special refreshing flavor. My second youngest says: I liked the cupcake pancakes, and the sausage. The hot chocolate was hot, it needed an ice cube, and I liked it too. I should've put more syrup on it to start with though. And my youngest says: I very love it so much yummy. She got the :-) pancake. My sweetie says: I didn't order one of their special dishes I just ordered a 2×2×2 special, because I wasn't too hungry. It was good and it was just the right amount for me. Personally I had steak tips and egg, with a little Tabasco. It was exactly what I wanted and I was delighted. I really enjoyed the caramelized onions and mushrooms in with the steak tips. It was a solid breakfast. The next time we're in the area I hope we get a chance to stop by here. This is a nice little spot.

If you want good breakfast food, come here!! Delicious food and great service. Usually pretty busy…read moreso give yourself a bit of extra time in case you need to wait. Wait though.... because it's worth it.

Consistent food and service each and every time we go here. We don't mind the noise of the…read morerestaurant.

Pros: Fun, Chillicothe mainstay…read more Welcoming, friendly staff Reasonable pricing Carl's basket comes with 2 burgers and fries - size of sliders Love their house chips Cons: Reuben was a bit salty, but nice the meat was thick cut Pro tip: Get the full experience by sitting at the counter

Old school style breakfast and lunch diner. Great burgers, pancakes, specials etc. It's a…read moreChillicothe institution. Friendly staff and locals at this popular spot. It's a must try if in the area.

Texas Roadhouse is consistently good, no matter which location you go to. Chillicothe's was no…read moredifferent. Amazing rolls, friendly service, and great value in a fun (somewhat loud) family friendly environment. My only complaint is that I ordered my steak rare and it was more of a medium rare. It was well seasoned though and delicious.

I went in for the early dine experience as they have some pretty solid deals for that time. I…read moreordered the 6oz sirloin and my wife ordered the pork chop. Service was great and no problems there. The pork chop was well seasoned and tasted good. I ordered my steak Medium, no I understand that when you order medium sometimes you get medium well or medium rare depending on the cook but some form of medium is expected. A sirloin is the premium steak so I get that it's going to be in the lower end of quality. When my steak arrived it was pretty dry looking but my waiter (who did a fine job generally) was not around to say anything. Regardless I figured this steak was going to be the medium well side of things. In fact this steak was Well Well Done. Luckily I'm the kind who can go ahead and eat a steak this way though not my preference. It was dried out and very tough as expected. Finally after a bit my waiter came by and asked how everything was, to his credit he offered to have another cooked for me but I had already eaten half of it and I wasn't telling him for the new steak or refund or anything like that. I was more so letting him know that either the grill was running too hot or maybe they gave me the wrong steak and be on the lookout for someone saying they had an undercooked one (mine?) Overall not the best eating experience and if I was someone who refused to eat well done it would have been unfortunate to have to send it back. A little over cooked I get, but this well done was a total miss. Also when did A1 start coming in a serving cup and not just a bottle at the table? I definitely needed it as this steak was too dry. Atmosphere was a nice country vibe as always and hit the mark for the feel.

The house may seem like the real star, and it is truly a beautiful restoration of a historic…read moreproperty as well as extremely comfortable and welcoming, but owners Drew and Steph are the real stars here. Not only do they make you feel welcome, comfortable, safe and secure, but they are wonderful founts of local and regional information and sublimely charming. The breakfast was brilliantly executed and thoughtful, making the most of local and seasonal ingredients and providing the most satisfying start to the day. I would give them more stars if that were an option and truly humbled by their many kindnesses.

My wife and I stayed 2 nights in Sept 2023, while exploring the local Adena and Hopewell cultures…read more This wonderfully restored house ( restored in 2021-22) is a gem. The innkeepers, Drew and Stephanie made us right at home, and we were treated to 2 great breakfasts and lore from their hometown roots in Chillicothe. I would highly recommend!

They kept the chips comin'…read more The servers are so nice! The outdoor seating is very cozy.

We've always had great service at this spot for typical quick Mexican fare. They check on us often…read moreand the food comes out fast. Good margaritas and like their Chile replenish. Wide variety in their menu and they will accommodate special requests.

We stopped in this evening for the first time and sadly it will be our last. Having worked in a…read moreBBQ place in Georgia as a teen, I'm very familiar with what good barbecue should taste like. Unfortunately, dinner for us fell flat. I opted for the three meat combo. My girlfriend opted for the two meat combo. I had the brisket, pulled pork and jalapeño cheddar kielbasa along with green beans and coleslaw. My girlfriend selected the chicken breast and pulled pork with mac and cheese and baked beans. The meats lacked seasoning and were quite dry. The jalapeño cheddar kielbasa was missing something...oh yeah the taste of jalapeño! You can see by the photo that the quantity was on the smaller side too. The drinks are $3.99 each in the yellow cups. So two combos and two drinks brought us to just over $50 before tip. We asked for sweetener for the unsweet tea and were told to see the bartender for that. Wait, I just tipped at the register which is right next to the tea, but now I have to go see the bartender to get sweetener? We ordered our food, went and sat down and ate. We never saw anyone come by to see if we needed anything. Still trying to figure out what the tip was for? Honestly, the best part of the establishment was hearing The Blind Guitarist sing! We drove down from South Bloomfield to eat here. Bad decision on our part.

We enjoyed it eminently and loved the huge portions. Service was great and the ambiance reminded me…read moreof a time long ago that was carefree and joyful