Valentine's Day Edition:…read more My wife and I met with my parents at Black Dog Tavern as they were having a Valentine's Day steak special. It was delicious! The ribeye was cooked perfectly. Service was fantastic. They were very accommodating and were able to provide my nephew with a high chair. Ambiance was very neat. Eating and having a nice view of the golf course feels very swanky for little ol' Mansfield, OH. I would happily come back as everything on their normal menu looks great!

I was in the area last night and not that many place to eat on the area…read more I set my GPS, I honestly thought the GPS taken me to a place that murder about to happen. lol Is way up in the hill, and there no sign, I wasn't even sure this is the place even tho I'm looking at the building, house? Well, look like a house, not really a building Went inside, the place is not busy, there is a bar seating, the girl in the bar is very nice, very friendly I seated, the menu has burgers, pasta, steak, typical American restaurant menu, nothing special I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo, I know, in American restaurant? lol Well, I want some noodle, I think is $14, added grill chicken for another $6 When it come out, the portion is very small, very disappointed, even the chicken is small, very dry Overall, the food I'm giving 3 out of 10, service is great If you in the area, you should order the burger, they probably do better job

Ok... so the outside is pretty sketch. Inside is ok. Not many tables. No paper products out for…read morecustomers. No fountain drinks, just a large selection of soft drinks/pop/sodas for sale. Video poker indoors if that's your thing. It's an order at the counter type of place. No A/C. Service-wise. Got the evil eye when I asked for no tomato. Had to ask them to wipe off our table, since there was no paper products available. But food was hot, made fresh and tasty. My eyes were too big for my stomach, but I ordered the chicken bacon ranch sandwich combo. My guest ordered the gyro sandwich. She said the pita tasted so fresh like it was made right before serving and the meat was seasoned well and tzatziki sauce was good, not runny at all, which you find a lot in other places. Definitely would recommend for a quick pick up order against the chains available.

Food was amazing!eill definitely be going back. Positive attitude for. Everyone around me.read more

After a long two days of driving, my wife and I arrived in Mansfield after departing Ossipee, New…read moreHampshire Saturday morning. Too tired to cook, we decided that we should go out. There are relatively few dining options in Mansfield Ohio on a Sunday, thankfully Hudson and Essex is one that is available! We arrived without Reservations and seated in the dining room. We usually prefer the bar; however, as it was Sunday dinner, we wanted to be more proper. On Sundays, they do offer a dinner menu and a Sunday dinner menu. Their Sunday dinner menu is very good! We've had offerings on it before and have never been disappointed. This time we did decide to order off the regular menu. After ordering a round of cocktails to start with, we ordered a jalapeño flatbread appetizer special to start. Must say that that flatbread was extremely delicious and hot! The jalapeño slices could've been deveined and deseeded to tame the heat a little. For our main courses, I ordered their Caesar salad with blackened chicken, my wife their small filet, and mom their pierogi appetizer. Our meals came out well presented and delicious! It was the first time I've ever had their Caesar salad and I enjoyed it immensely. My wife always enjoys their steak and my mom raved about the pierogies. No formal desserts were ordered; however, I ordered a last word, which was delicious! Alec really is a great bartender and can make just about anything! All in all, another well done dinner at Mansfield's best restaurant!

We were passing through Mansfield on our way back to Columbus on a Sunday at noon. I didn't want a…read moretraditional along the Interstate type of restaurant so we drove into downtown Mansfield. Whenever traveling I always use YELP, and it was right on the mark here too. Having grown up in Youngstown, OH, and having lived near New Haven, CT, I have eaten a lot of wonderful Italian Food. We didn't want to wait for a table to open up in the regular restaurant so we decided to eat at the GASTRONOMIA Italian Deli (same kitchen as the back restaurant). My wife is handicapped and some very kind ladies moved to a "high" table so we could sit at a lower table. We ordered from a young lady with the most amazing blue eyes and she brought our food when it was ready. My wife had the Muffuletta Sub and I had the Mighty Meatball Sub. My wife could only eat 1/4 of her sandwich and I could only eat 1/2 of mine. If you have ever lived in one of the two places I mentioned, you know good Italian . This was WONDERFUL Italian. I can't wait to go back there!

They hook you up with some real good burgers and fries. Get a burger with a lot of big-time…read moretoppings on it, maybe have them take a separate sandwich and put the contents of that sandwich on top of your burger and then you will be set.

The service was great, but the food was meh. It was greasy (not in a good way), the bacon was both…read moreundercooked and greasy, the fries were cold and overcooked, and it just wasn't good. For what you get, it's way overpriced. Honestly, I don't mind for the fact that it's helping a small, local business, but probably wouldn't recommend it. Definitely wouldn't go back. Also, no kids menu, such means I'm paying adult prices for my kid to eat half a chicken strip and four fries. Overall, not worth it. Again, service was good! I appreciated the nice waitress and the clean restaurant! $74 (over $80 with tip) for a sub par lunch doesn't sit well with me.

Been a while and a bit disappointe. Ribs didn't seem real fresh seemed like they had some sauce in…read morethem and they were a bit dry. Got beans and a couple of "cups". Beans, not so much. Not much of a Smokey flavor and not a lot of meat in the cups. Way too overloaded on beans that weren't too good.

The meat trio is the way to go!!! Every item was perfection…read more If it's your first time, look for Empress Express. It's in the same building but easy to miss. Well worth the trip. Service was great too but it wouldn't let me add it.

I give it a 5 star because there pizza subs are good and I never had a problem with themread more

A Slice Above--This Tower Leans Right Into Your Heart (and Arteries)…read moreLet me tell you, the Leaning Tower of Pizza doesn't just lean... it lunges at your taste buds like a carb-loaded ninja with marinara on its hands. We rolled in hungry, and left questioning if we should update our wills to include pizza rights. The lineup: A Large Meats pizza that looked like it bench-pressed smaller pizzas for fun. A Medium Pep & Sausage with white sauce--or as I like to call it, "Garlic Oil's Greatest Hits." A Personal Pep & Sausage, because someone said "I'm not hungry" and then ate half the large. Three Subs that could double as home security devices: A Meatball Sub that came in like a wrecking ball (Miley Cyrus not included). An Original with Double Meat--they doubled the meat and tripled our joy. And the Pizza Sub, which basically said, "Why should pizza have all the fun? Put it on a bun." The service? Absolutely top-notch. Friendly, fast, and they didn't flinch when we ordered like we were feeding a small village. The food? Delicious. Cheesy. Meaty. Saucy. The Leaning Tower of Pizza isn't just a name--it's a culinary landmark that should probably have its own zip code. Would eat again. Would unbutton pants in advance. Would tell others, just like I'm telling you now. Grazie, Tower. You leaned... and we fell.

Our second visit in as many years. A lovely experience overall. Not inexpensive. The Friday…read morenights are wine paired five course dinner with menu selections. They provide customized menus as a special touch. As there are three selections on four on the courses, the dishes do not appear to be as customized for those with dietary issues. Jamie was our primary server providing a friendly and professional service. For my order, Three of us started with the Crostini while my wife had the Pave. I really liked the flavors of the Crostini, scrumptious! I had a bite of my wife's Pave and thought the texture and tastes superb! Preparing for the second and further courses was my a put off! We were asked to keep our utensils for the future courses! Nothing like dirty silverware sitting on the table dirtying up the area! At this price point, used silverware should be taken and replaced with new! That is the reason for my 4 of 5 stars. We experienced the same during our first visit two years ago and had hope it was resolved after mentioning to staff. That said, it was the only put off of our experience. For the second course my sister and I decided on the Scallop Arancini while my wife and mom went for the Zuppa Toscano. Again, the Scallop Arancini was amazing and scrumptious! The flavors were terrific! I tried a few spoonfuls of the Zuppa Toscano and thought it missing seasoning. The third found 3 of us ordering the Salmon Oscar while my wife ordered the Grilled Cheese. The salmon was rare, which I particularly like but the crab was cold. My preference would have been warm war with a bit of the béarnaise on top. My wife's Grilled Cheese was very tasty with the preserves but looked lonely sitting on the plate. For the last course three of us decided on the Pumpkin Crepe and my wife the Apple Spice Cake. I thought the Pumpkin Crepe to be a lovey presentation and very tasty and my wife enjoyed the spice cake. All in all a lovely experience overall! Thank you!

Here are the highlights from our visit Friday night: Pros:…read moreGreat setting and story, outstanding staff with deep knowledge and fun personalities, nice visit with the owners. First two courses were excellent. Elk tartare was incredible, pave and lobster roll were very good. Zuppa toscano (soup) and shrimp & grits were nicely done. Cons: The meal quality started off great and went down with each course. With steak and salmon as other options, I thought a restaurant that would put a grilled cheese sandwich on a $100 meal must have an innovative sandwich. I was wrong. It was burnt and had no taste at all. An eight year old could have done better with a slice of Kraft. My Madeline dessert was four pieces of dry something, though the chocolate s'mores cake was significantly better.

Was very cute ! If you have a child that loves trains they would love the place. The food and…read moreservice were very good!

The food was decent but the service wasn't great. The condition of the restaurant is also not great.read more

We stopped here after visiting the Ohio State Reformatory. James was our waiter and he was so nice…read moreand accommodating. We took his recommendations; my hubs had the lasagna, and I had the crab pizza. He enjoyed his lasagna, said it was very good. I had never heard of crab pizza before, let me tell you, it was to die for! I stuffed myself until I could not eat anymore! That was so different and creative. It was delicious! I will be dreaming of that pizza for years to come!! Do yourself a favor and go try it!

Fantastic family owned restaurant, they only had one chef tonight but yet for my family of 6 it…read moreonly took 40 ish minutes, not to mention it was packed. The food was amazing some of the best chicken Alfredo I've ever had. With an unbeatable price, highly recommend.

My wife and I took my mom out for our 20th anniversary celebration. Must say it was extremely busy…read morefor a Wednesday. Stephanie was our server, she did a super job! We started with adult beverages and their bread service. The bread service is amazingly delicious! Highly recommended. My wife decided on their play of beef medallions with blue cheese. What a wonderful choice! Huge and delicious! I decided on the diver, scallops, absolutely delicious as well. Mom went for General Tso's chicken, another superb dish! For dessert decided on their blueberry cheesecake. All three of us have a wonderful time at DLX! Highly recommended!

Food was so good. Had drinks, apps, and main dishes. Will definitely be coming back. The vibe is…read moresuper cool and the food is outstanding.