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    Calvino's

    3.9 (164 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Me happily waiting and watching for my second go around-yummy!!!
    Allan S.

    Decided to go back during a busy time for the restaurant to test them on quality and taste - order the same as last time All Meat Pizza - they were pretty packed - was a bit noisy and busy bodies rushing around - restaurant was still very well maintained clean floors - excellent - people dining were all happy and content - excellent - visually I noticed all staff was watching people and kitchen being attentive to overall experience - nice - was greeted with a bunch of hellos and smiles immediately - nice - checked in on order immediately - knew I had 10-15 mins left; confirmed by staff who checked - excellent - product delivered with a smile and a thank you - excellent - pizza was a bit more cooked then the last time didn't distract from over all taste just a wee bit chewier - picky but toppings weren't placed on the pizza with "care" like the last time when less busy - consistency matters to me - bacon a bit over cooked but still held flavor overall, rest of ingredients ham, sausage were just as juicy as last time - slightly less cheese then last time - a bit less sauce as last time - again consistency matters - so overall I'd say they passed the test whether busy or slow Calvino's to me is still the place to beat for Pizza in Toledo you won't be disappointed - Bon Appetite!!

    Dustin H.

    Depending on who you ask, Toledo style pizza can mean a lot of different things. What I've come to realize is, for the most part, pizza is just plain good in Toledo, and comes in a million different varieties. With that said, Calvino's does pizza in their own very specific way, with a light doughy, chewy crust, and a heavy hand on distinct toppings. And that crust really speaks to Calvino's commitment to carbohydrates. From the homemade pasta to the garlic bread, if it has flour in it, it's delicious. Salads? Sure, they have them, but they are not worth your time. Instead, dig into the special calzone of the week, or just ask your friendly server what pie she recommends. All are good, but some are even better than others. I'm specifically thinking of the "OTHER" White Pie, which is stupid good. The atmosphere is odd, a little rough around the edges, and very Toledo. In fact, everything about Calvino's speaks to a great night out in T-Town. Just come hungry, and bring your insulin.

    Storefront for Calvino's
    Mark K.

    I'd heard some good things about Calvino's and, as such, we were interested in giving it a try. The last time we wanted to stop, they had not yet re-opened the dining room. They, in fact, did re-open it in early February, making it available as a dinner stop on our latest jaunt to Toledo. Located in a little Shopping Square on Central Ave. near Secor, it is convenient though the storefront (and the building in general) seemed a little tired. There are two levels for dining. The lower level is certainly the main dining area. That space was a bit crowded by COVID-restricted standards, so we were seated in the upper dining area. This area was probably partially deconstructed due to the restrictions, but it felt a little like an event room that had been cleared out and the tables temporarily re-arranged. It just looked a little plain and the arrangement seemed on the verge of being unintentional. It did not reflect the character of the place as well as it could have. Normally these things don't strike me unless they're extreme, but I noticed this time. In the end, it was not a big deal as the meal experience was quite positive. Our server, did a very good job. In fact, we were marveling at her efficiency given that she was up and down the stairs all night attending to tables in both dining areas. My only small complaint was that she never offered to refill my coffee (and, to be fair, I did not ask), but I suspect that had to do with her having to run up and down the stairs (I think the coffee pot was downstairs). The menu was decidedly Italian with Pizza and Pasta at the fore. We started with a small Tomato Basil Bread, which was a perfect opener. The cheese was not overwhelming and the bread was nicely toasted, with an accompanying dipping sauce. For her main, my wife got a large Roasted Vegetable Salad. Using "salad" might be a misnomer, because it was really a plate of grilled vegetables, mainly eggplant, zucchini, red peppers and pine nuts. But this was what my wife was expecting based on the menu description, and she was quite pleased. I had a small taste and agreed that it was nicely done. She took a good bit of it home for another meal. I had the Gyro Stromboli, which struck me as a little unusual. Gyro meat is one of my favorites, and the amount used in this preparation was a decent portion. The taste was unsurprisingly dominated by the dough, but fortunately this was very good. It was done well and tzatziki dipping sauce was a nice touch. I also had enough of my serving left over to bring home for another meal. With food, drinks (water and one coffee), tax and tip, our final bill was $39.00. At $19.50 per person, this was a reasonably good value considering the quality of the fare, the service and the fact that we squeezed second meals from each of our two servings. We'll look forward to coming back to try the pizza.

    Went to the Calvino's on Central Avenue tonight to have some dinner with some relatives this evening. It was generally a solid experience, but in my linguine pasta, there were itsy little pieces of penne. This really disturbed me. The sauce linguine ratio is absolutely atrocious just a site you must see. Also, the amount of Parmesan they put on there is just sad. I've linked a picture below please check it out. Our server was quite odd, but she was nice. It took about an hour to get my food so so so slow. The place look likes it's from about 1965. The stairs on the way up are extremely vertical and steep my dear old grandma had a near fall on the way down. It was so bad. Don't bring the old here. I wish you all the best of luck getting food here stay away.

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    10 years ago

    LOVE Calvino's! Relaxed atmosphere, fantastic food (omg the bread!), and locally owned! My go-to when craving italian food.

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    The pizza here is really amazing, my favorites are the Mediterranean and the greek. Great service too, one of my favorite go to spots.

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    Food is reliable and delicious. Simple italian fare. The wine bar is a great hang out.

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    9 years ago

    Food was wonderful. No complaints whatsoever! Very happy to have given this place a chance.

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    9 years ago

    This is by far my favorite Restaurant in Toledo, OH. Home made Italian food from scratch, probably the best pizza I have ever had.

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    10 years ago

    Great local place. The food is good and reliable. The décor is nothing special, but it's a safe bet!

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    Good pizza! great food! I loved the kebabs they had! Not enough lighting in the place I felt!

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