Food is awesome and the portions are HUGE!! We've been there 3 times now, and have zero complaints.read more

There were five waitstaff serving four occupied tables, in a good size room; that was my first clue…read morethat this may not be a great dining experience. Our waitress was cheerful as she extolled the history and reputation of this "authentic" Italian eatery. Menu was standard Italian fare, moderately priced, with lunch specials. After ordering, I waited for bread or breadsticks to appear; they never did. Lunch arrived, but no one offered fresh, or even old, Parmesan cheese. Again no bread. Servings were huge, the only positive thing I could say about the meal. Alfredo sauce on the pasta was totally tasteless, like wallpaper paste. Stromboli shell was not crispy, as it should be, and there was no sauce inside (not unusual), but there was excessive moisture from the vegetable filling, which made the crust soggy. Other than the staff, there was nothing appealing or memorable about this restaurant, and based upon my extensive experience and knowledge of Italian cuisine, there is little authentic about it.

Stopped while on a road trip for pizza. Was hoping they had gluten free to my surprise the did and…read moreit was incredible. This was one of the best gluten free pizzas I have ever had. I'm not sure if it was lightly basted in butter, but however they seasoned it, was awesome! I'm sad they are far from my hometown if you're thinking of stopping, don't hesitate. My non gf family members loved the non-gf pizza too.

Great service, ordered 3 different pizzas, every one came out exactly as ordered. Young lady…read moreworking was very knowledgeable, & attentive. One of the best tavern style pepperoni pizza around! Always look forward to to eating here. Till next time keep up the great work!

My wife and I were visiting the James Dean museum in Fairmont on a nice sunny Saturday. The owner…read moreof the museum (Lenny) suggested driving a few miles north to Payne's for lunch. It's a few minutes off the highway, but certainly doesn't feel like you're in Gas City, IN. It looks like they added on an outdoor space recently. Nothing too extravagant, but nice enough for lunch. A nice younger man took care of us on the patio. The menu was quite eclectic and unique. The tortilla chips and cold bean dip was a great way to start. Both our soups were fantastic....cheddar cheese for one and leek soup the other. Fish and chips hit the spot and apparently a fan favorite. My wife had the club sandwich of GF bread. Great little local spot if you're ever in the area.

For years I have wanted to try Payne's since I have driven by the sign on the interstate so many…read moretimes. So glad I finally did. The restaurant was a lot more kitschy than I was expecting, which I loved. Our waitress had a wonderful energy. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. The menu had several unique items. I ordered a Scottish soda called IRN BRU. I love trying food and drinks from around the world. It tasted like an Orange Crush soda. Our waitress said they were known for their Cauliflower soup. It was cold outside so soup sounded perfect. I also got a pepper jack grilled cheese. The soup came in a huge bowl. The combo of the soup and grilled cheese was very filling. My friends ordered the sticky pudding. I had a bite and it was delicious. I cant believe it's taken me so long to eat here. I throughly enjoyed it and cant wait for my next road trip.

Boathouse Restaurant (Winona Lake) - climate controlled patio dinning with relaxing lake front…read moreviews I'm always interested in dinning & relaxing at a restaurant with good lake front views. The Boathouse Restaurant in Winona Lake has good food and a nice view of...Winona Lake. You can find them about 45 minutes west (driving highway 30) of Fort Wayne near Grace College (see map). The restaurant is set right on the lake. It is also nestled by some cute shops (The Village at Winona) for pre or post dinner browsing. The Boathouse Restaurant's lake views come in a covered patio (see picture). You are right on the lake. All diners can see the water from their table. The patio is enclosed much like a four season room. You can catch the breeze off the water when the windows are open. Or you can shut the windows and pull the shades if the temperature and sun light isn't to your liking. I'm sure this would still be a great view in the cooler fall and spring seasons. The Boathouse is a large restaurant. However, I would encourage reservations via their web site. You can reserve the patio, bar or main dinning areas. The facility is nicely decorated in that boat theme. Lots of attractive hardwoods and lake colors. We found the restaurant to be very comfortable and relaxing. The menu is very large - something for everyone (see menus). Chicken, steak, pasta, salads, wraps, bowls, burgers, seafood - they have it. Prices are reasonable (steak $30+, chicken $23+, burgers $16+). We have been here a couple times. Each time the food was delicious and the service was what you would expect. Here is a run down on the items we ordered: -Table Bread: multigrain bread, served warm and soft, easily pulled apart; nice soft creamy butter accompaniment -Side Salad: simple salad, smaller in size; very fresh with a few side veggies (cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and shredded Parmesan cheese; crunchy croutons; homemade 1000 Island dressing was thick with a smooth taste -Burrito Bowl: my wife loved the fresh lettuce and peppers; chicken was nicely grilled, moist and slightly seasoned; rice was perfectly cooked with a firm consistency -Tenderloin (special menu item): outstanding! Very moist and tender, slightly thicker steak; thin batter with a slight crisp and hint of oil; grilled onions were a nice but unusual add; bun was slightly grilled, buttered and soft -Macaroni salad: mayo base that tended to be a bit heavy; nicely cooked noodles; added small pieces of celery, onion and green pepper; nice adder to the sandwich If you like lake views and relaxing dinning...make the drive to the Boathouse Restaurant. Also make sure you get there before 6p so you can enjoy the shopping village that is near the restaurant. And...take a long walk down the channel to see the big lake.

Super good food and a nice atmosphere right in the lake. Never had a bad meal. I personally like…read morethe steak, salmon, and burrito bowl

Casual vibe and friendly service. The waitress was very helpful, and gave good suggestions. We got…read morerolls to start, and the herb butter provided was straight from the refrigerator and hard to spread. We got bruschetta and mozzarella sticks as an appetizer. The bruschetta was delicious, and it is worth coming here for that alone. The mozzarella sticks were very average and nothing spectacular. The Penne All'Arrabbitta was good, but they were definitely very heavy handed on the red pepper flakes. Over time, it lacked any flavor besides spice. The Tortellini al Forno had lots of flavor and was very cheesy. We did ask for it with grilled chicken and didn't get any. The waitress explained that there's a language barrier with the kitchen and mistakes like that are common. She was very understanding of the situation, as were we. After leaving, my partner did start to feel sick on the drive home. I would love to come back to try their pizzas since we went the pasta route this time.

The food was okay - I would not recommend ordering the lasagna - it's more like a soup. The…read morewaitress said it was frozen and they microwaved it and it turns into slurp. Makes me wonder if ALL their food is frozen! Seems like a bar type place vs a real restaurant.

This place provided great service for a rowdy bunch of baseball players! Grab some pizza in between…read morebaseball games at a local tournament. The staff was great and willing to serve us with a smile.

I have been to this place about 3 times. It is very good. I just had the best minestrone soup I…read morehave ever had. Their Marinara sauce is first rate. It's homemade, flavorful, the best marinara sauce I have ever had. Obviously, I have not had everything on the menu. This place is not fancy or expensive. It is a very nice place.

Great little place! We have only stopped in during buffet hours and are always pleased with the…read morefood and service. The buffet comes with the salad bar, soup, coney dogs pizza (of course) and now ice cream. When you walk in you go up to the counter and pay for your meal and they often ask if you have any preferences for your pizza. We always request they put a cheese pizza out for the kids and they always let us know when it's going out on the bar so we don't miss it. The food is always good. They often have taco, chicken bacon ranch, & supreme or meat pizzas, calzones, some kind of warm pizza dessert & breadsticks out. If you don't see what you want, ask and they are happy to make it. Their subs are good too if they happen to make a few. If you are one who loves your cheese sauce, it and marinara come free on the bar unlike other pizza places. Worth the stop.

I love this place. Best BBQ pizza in town by far and probably the best pizza place in town…read morealtogether! Wonderful service and I love the buffet-style of the place. Its always a great experience eating here.

What a find! Stopped here on our way to the Honeywell in Wabash and now we cannot wait to go back…read more The atmosphere laid back and the decor is eclectic in a great way including pictures of Peru's celebrated circus past. Autumn provided exceptional service and the food and drinks were outstanding.

Had a great experience there yesterday. We dropped in for a meal before attending the circus. The…read morestaff was courteous and knowledgeable. I shared a 12 ounce strip steak with my partner. It came with two sides. We chose horseradish mashed potatoes and salad. Also added the asparagus. My only complaint was the should have been more asparagus! It was delicious, as was the entire meal. Our friend ordered the black and blue burger and it was more than he could eat! Overall a great experience. Would definitely go back!!

As I was coming home from Ft Wayne I was detoured through Pendleton…read more I remembered I had an Italian place marked on my bucket list on Yelp- WOW- honestly this was the best Italian meal I have had in Indy! It is worth the drive!!! All pastas are made fresh. The staff was so friendly and accommodating! They have a piano player as well...what a treat! I sat in the back corner and took it all in! The food was outstanding, I ordered Linguine Frutti di Mare- homemade linguine ( delicious) served with clams, mussels, scallops? Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, evoo, garluc, parsley cooked in a white wine sauce!!! As you can see I absolutely hated it... lol! I has an expression and lava cake for dessert. The lava cake was a little overcooked- that is the only complaint.... Other than the lady sitting across the table from me that talked loud enough for the whole restaurant to hear her conversation. I wish people would be more observant and realize they don't have to talk so loud when they're sitting at their table it made it difficult to hear the piano player and it went from a relaxing stress free feeling to an annoyance. I was so happy when her food arrived. This place is very special. It's very small. I got in because it was very early in the evening. I believe their doors open at 5 o'clock. I would highly recommend reservations, but if you have a special occasion that you're celebrating, and it appeared that several people did this is worth the drive!

We made a reservation for my aunts birthday. We were seated promptly and she was given a birthday…read morecard from the staff at Catellos. This was so nice. Carlos took excellent care of us and when we opted to skip dessert, he brought her a small cannoli with a candle in it. The space is charming as it's an old building with some new touches that make it cozy and inviting. Highly recommend. We'll return for sure!