The food has always been delicious and the staff is very friendly and good at what they do. I don't…read morethink theres ever been a time that ive left there unhappy.

Stopped in while headed home for the holidays. Greeted by a nice staff and an excessive amount of…read moreChristmas decorations. Esp. for days ahead of Thanksgiving. But it looked nice. Family ordered a variety of meals. The Trio of Italy with fettuccini Alfredo, chicken parmesian, and lasagna. Ziti rosa, Ziti marinara and a big pepperoni pizza. The dipping bread came out with marinara. It was ok. The salads weren't that exciting either and the blue cheese dressing was truly not great. The potato soup was better but also not remarkable. The mains came quickly and followed suit. Most things weren't bad they just seemed like a knockoff Olive Garden - and that's not exactly great either. The exceptions were the lasagna and chicken parmesan. The lasagna just wasn't good at all and the chicken was overdone and dry. I found the pizza decent, but the rest of the family was less impressed. Our oldest said it reminded her of high school pizza and others reported it was bland. We didn't complain but someone was kind enough to provide a complimentary cheesecake with the sauces. One who sampled it didn't find it to be that wonderful either.

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

Shout out to the amazing Lievita staff for an amazing dinning experience and delicious food!…read more We made a reservation close to closing due to CHS's late graduation. Graduation ran way over what we thought and they accommodate us still! They were super friendly the food was amazing as always and they went above and beyond! This restaurant was already fast to becoming our go to and they are definitely in the top spot now!

Amazing food and atmosphere! Everything we tried was fabulous!…read more Can't wait to return the next time I'm close!

Food was good, portions were small. The pizza dough was…read moreexcellent but a tad underdone for my taste. I would have liked 1 more minute in the oven. The marinara sauce is very good so I'd recommend a pasta dish! We got the shrimp appetizer and it was literally just cooked shrimp with salt and pepper on it lol. The inside and outside are both cute. Lots of seating outside which is nice. Our server was nice but not super attentive. My husband loved La Famiglia and his meal so I'm sure we'll be back!

Make your way in and make a time warped order at the counter and take your seat in a hard booth…read moreadorned with Tiffany hanging lights that scream 80's. Food is brought out, they have simple eats. Crinkle fries hot and crunchy. Burger inexpensive and decent. Easy old school grilled cheese. White bean soup is a generous serving with a piece if cornbread. A easy spot to eat at, restaurant is clean and 100% old school vibes.

We're just in town for a couple days and wanted some lunch from a solid locally owned restaurant…read more Wow did this place ever satisfy. We had chili, vegetable soup, a cheeseburger, and a 1/4 lb fried bologna sandwich. All were excellent. We also loved the coconut cream pie. The young ladies who helped us were friendly as can be. If you're anywhere near Gallipolis make sure you stop by.

This turned into a two meal takeout order because we got sweets from their case that were too…read moretempting to pass up, and then got sandwiches for lunch. I was a little happier with my blueberry muffin than I was my Cousin Vinny. I wanted so bad for the sandwich to taste like an amazing Muffaletta because of the ingredients, but it didn't blow my mind. Still, it was fine. It was disappointing that they were out of chicken cutlets because several of the sandwiches had that as the critical ingredient. But I would go back to explore the cutlets and their various Italian mains (lasagna, meatballs, etc) if I am ever in Nelsonville again.

Cute little spot in this town. Grabbed some tiramisu. It was pretty good. Quick and fast service…read moreand good selection.

Food was really great. Enjoyed the clam vongole. Portion sizes were huge. Quite pricey but deliciousread more

Great food, good service, a little loud but overall a very nice evening out experience with…read morefriends. We will definitely go back to this restaurant.

This place is absolutely worth driving a few blocks from the highway. The food delicious. We…read morestopped for a travel break and enjoyed our time. The beer options were good and cold. We had the lasagna and the cheese steak. I would recommend both. Easy public free parking across the street

Oh. My. Gawd. This was not what I expecting in Hurricane WV! My MIL and I went to lunch with one of…read moreher favorite cousins and his wife. They brought us to this gem for a late lunch and I am so glad. We started with the smoked Gouda fondue.... Oodles of cheese spooned over bruschetta ... and eventually I just ate the cheese with my fork. So good-ah!!! The cousins ordered veggie lasagna, he got vodka penne with shrimp. MIL got spaghetti with marinara with chicken. I splurged and got shrimp & scallop risotto... There was enough for every dish to have a take home meal. But that risotto... so cheesy and flavorful. The seafood was perfect! And I couldn't eat it all! What are you waiting for? Go there. Get some. Life is too short for boring food!

My husband and I housesat for friends in Athens, and they recommended we go to Tavolino for a…read moreweekend dinner. This place functions primarily as a daytime café, but on Fridays and Saturdays, the chef/owner crafts a rotating four-course menu that changes weekly. There is a shared bread or antipasto course for the table, then a choice of soup or salad, two entrees, and two desserts. We went the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. The bread course was a delicious focaccia, light and pillowy and infused with rosemary flavor. When we told our server how much we loved it, she offered us a clamshell with two additional slices to take home. That was such a nice gesture! I had the soup (a cream-based Italian soup with sausage, kale and potatoes), while my husband had the salad with homemade balsamic dressing. Both hit the spot. The dinner options were a choice of pastas. I had the puttanesca, which was bursting with big flavors from the garlic, anchovy and olives. If I had one slight criticism, it would have been that I'd have loved a touch more red pepper -- but I'll freely admit I have a higher spice tolerance than most people. My husband had the "summer fettuccine," which was prepared with bacon, corn and sun-dried tomatoes in a Gorgonzola cream sauce. I didn't taste it because I'm not a fan of the Gorgonzola flavor, but he raved. Both desserts were superb: a strawberry cake and an apple cake that our server informed us was also vegan. We never would have known. It was not dense at all in the way some vegan desserts can be. The server and the chef/owner were both so lovely and welcoming to two non-locals who stumbled in for dinner on a rainy night. It seemed like they knew everyone else there by name, so this is definitely a warm and inviting neighborhood place. The four-course dinner is a steal at $38 per person (plus tax and tip). It's also BYOB. We will surely be back on our next trip to Athens!

We had a private dinner for a social group, and it was amazing! We had the place to ourselves, and…read morewe could speak openly without the normal restaurant distractions of other customers. Food was fabulous! And surprisingly reasonably priced. Service for a group can be challenging with all the discussion, but our server was perfect.

I grew up eating Lorobi's pizza. It's a local place and I'm guessing most people in the area did…read morethe same. After many years away, I ordered a large pizza and cheese sticks. These were cheese sticks at its most basic level, four or five cylindrical shaped pieces of bread with some plain tasting cheese melted over the top. It was accompanied by a small styrofoam container containing some cold tomato sauce. Yum! The pizza was actually hot with a little more taste. The sausage is the star of the pizza. Other than that, same old, same old. I can't seem to find a pizza with any Italian spices any more. It's all so bland. This place is very small but crowded on the weekends. It was busy but closed at 9 o'clock on a Friday evening. What???? It is a small town but still. I just did takeout and the service was fine.

Best pizza I've had in a long time - They had it ready for…read moreme quickly and excitedly the way I ordered it. Extra cheese well done- perfect

Stomach filling Italian food for the soul! I'm usually not an Italian food lover because red sauce…read moredoesn't like me, but I very much enjoy the Alfredo sauce here! It's a nice little restaurant, staff is friendly, and the food is very tasty. I typically like to order the stuffed shells with Alfredo sauce, recently I started adding Italian sausage with it for a little bit or zing and protein. The portions are typically huge and worth the price! The only feedback I can give that stopped this from being a 5* review is that often they are missing ingredients for certain dishes. Last time it was Caesar dressing, one time it was the Italian sausage, and the list goes on. They have a chalk board at the front to show you what items/ingredients they are out of for the day. Regardless, there are enough great recipes that you can absolutely find something that will be just as great.

This family-owned Italian restaurant makes you feel like you've stepped back in time to the 1940s…read morewith checkered table cloths, brick walls, & old time photos. Our waiter may have been the grandson of one of the owners (not sure). Even though he was young he was very engaging and worked hard to please us. The menu was extensive with every Italian dish imaginable, including pizza. We ordered meat ravioli on spaghetti with homemade red sauce and angel hair pasta with little neck clams in white wine sauce. We had a house salad and the meals came with their homemade cheese bread and marinara. Everything was absolutely delicious. We ate every bite (no leftovers to take home)! We highly recommend Belini Cucina. Wish we lived closer so we could go there often!