Passalinqua's Pizzeria GOOD: cheese and toppings are…read moreflavorful, fair prices if you avoid premium pies BAD: wet noodle crust and store logistics - line back ups, no paper receipts offered I wanted to like PP as most of the reviews were glowing. The toppings and cheese were flavorful (can't go wrong with a greasy meat meat combo). The price is reasonable on a per size and per topping basis. Unfortunately, a good stiff crust is nearly half of quality pizza. The middle-bottom portion sags immediately and you need two steady hands to catch the toppings. Aside from the crust, there is one register and operator, so on a busy take out night, one chatty customer phone call handcuffs the entire takeout operation. They need two registers to alleviate the take out pressure in case of a phone order (or write the phone order and allow someone else to process take out orders). Finally, I was forced to take a email or text receipt. Basic business operation should consist of offering a paper receipt. Older folks, buying for someone else, expensing meals all work better with paper receipts. I only hope their printer was broken. If your local, give them a try, but it's probably not worth a long drive East.

We were staying in Erie with family after a fun day at Splash Lagoon and needed something quick and…read moresatisfying--Passalinqua's Pizza came through big time. We ordered two large pizzas and it was more than enough to feed the whole crew. The service was top notch--friendly, fast, and they made us feel welcome even though we were out-of-towners. The pizza was delicious, with a perfect crust and generous toppings. Definitely a clutch find when you need a reliable, tasty bite in Erie!

Nice place to order pizza from. I order when I walked in. You can eat inside or take out. You get…read moreto see when they're making the pizza right in front of you and when they put it in a fire oven. A lot to choose from including making your salad in front of you.My Pizza was delicious with sausage and chicken. I didn't wait too long 12 to 15 minutes tops. It was delicious and amazing. Thank you.

Delicious pick two for lunch .. had a 1/2 pizza and greek salad and it was delicious! Staff is…read morealways friendly and they are both courteous and quick with your order ! Tables are wiped clean as well!

Got a carry out order of pizza and pepperoni balls while visiting family in Erie. The food was…read moreoutstanding, reminding me of great pizza I've had in far larger cities, including NYC. Cannot recommend them enough!

Colony Pizza GOOD: Meat pizza toppings were flavorful…read moreBAD: Crust and value for price (too high for quantity) Staff is friendly. Colony pizza has a diverse menu that I would give another try. Locals seem to love this place, but I found the pizza very average. The toppings were very good - greasy meats, can't go wrong. I like a nice crispy crust that can support the toppings. Their crust is very soft and chewy. Every slice needs a steady two hands as the crust falls like a limp noodle with any weight. It may sound picky to some, but a good crust really goes a long way and a good, crispy crust that holds toppings well makes for the tasty mix of texture. Also 19 bucks is steep for a 12 inch pie, even with some meats.

Valerio's on Powell Ave had tables open 6 PM The two waitresses, greeted us just as we were sitting…read moreand took our beverages order.One of the nice things is that you can get subs, calzones, and pizza and Italian dinnersThe food arrived on $20 plates. There was so much food that we took half our dinners home My wife didn't pay for her meal because it was Mothers Day The bill was only $38 for dinner

Valerio's Italian GOOD: Nearly everything - my pizza rolls…read morewere delicious, the seafood alfredo hit the spot - great service and warm decor that brought back memories of the childhood corner Italian place BAD: Nothing much, the pasta was slightly over cooked (didn't effect my enjoyment) The place gets a little hectic as it fills but the staff does a good job. I was very pleased with Valerio's. After several Italian places fell flat since visiting, Valerio's was a win. It's a warm, family place with hearty food and great service. I can't wait to go back and try a calzone or pizza.

Firestone's Kitchen…read more This was the BEST pizza I've had in Erie as a traveller looking to settle here. I've tried 3 others, mostly very flat on crust or flavor (all independent places). Firestone's pizza has an excellent char, solid sauce and flavorful toppings. The restaurant also has a beer/wine store, and a eye pleasing meat counter/butcher. I have no complaints - friendly service, fair priced pizza for excellent quality, and the liquor section has some charm to the decor. ***From the road, look for Gordon's (even though Firestone Kitchen is the eatery). Gordon's is more prominent from the road.

I was in Erie for a conference and wanted to go to a local restaurant that had great reviews…read more I enjoyed the staff and seeing the Pirates game on the TV. The menu wasn't deep but I like that because you go with what you're good making and avoid decision paralysis. I had a pepperoni pizza and a draft sour beer. Both were good and I'd probably get them again. Definitely a good place to get some eats and a beer.

We hired Keith and his team for our wedding back in April and it was one of the best decisions we…read moremade! We knew from the start we wanted our wedding food to be fun, delicious and unique - that's exactly what this was! Keith was great to work with, the food was AMAZING and our guests are still talking about the spread.

Great food. Quick and dependable service. We got a ton of good sampler and it tasted great.read more

Hit up Mi Scuzi for the first time since they moved to the mall for my partners birthday dinner…read more We got an incredible little Tuscan loaf of bread with two very good spreads. An artichoke and cheese spread which was tasty, cheesey, warm and near perfect. As well as a fig mascarpone spread that might be worth more than gold per ounce. Sweet and creamy. So fricken good. I went with the tour of Sorrento All three sauces were distinctly varied and all three very much to my liking The basil Alfredo sauce being my personal favorite. Both red sauces had a level of heat that were perfect for the sampler I received. Ravioli Arancini And the stuffed pepper were all near perfect. Our bartender was attentive, polite, and competent. If I have criticisms- It's busy. It's Christmas time - at the mall. So I get it. But the tables here are more on top of each other and the bar area then they were at the old location. I think less clunky chairs would make it feel a bit more light, airy, open and less crowded. The other thing I would like to see a bit different is how reservations work. We walked in at 6:00 and the hostess asked if we had a reservation We did not She acted like -oh this might be terrible- we might not have a seat for you- so you think you can sit at the bar? Actually we prefer to sit at the bar - Better for people watching and hearing all the gossip - so it was not an issue for us at all. The issue is we sat at the bar for an hour... and all around us tables sat empty. One of the things I enjoyed about going out to eat in Europe is when you walked in- they would say - we can seat you- but we will need that table by X time. To get it ready for the next reservation. They had us sat and beveraged in 3 minutes. Fat, happy, and ready for bed less than an hour after walking in the door. The experience was very very good in my opinion. A bit pricey 120 for 1 glass of wine, 2 beers, an app, and 2 right sized portions of excellent food and tip - but less than you'd spend in most other cities. It's efficient and very very good. A bit more finesse and it would be incredible. And sorry - I start eating and then remember - oh I'm a famous food critic- I should take a picture of this before it's gone... And I'm a terrible photographer for a decent artist.

We always wanted to try this traditional old school Italian restaurant when in Erie, but it was…read morefully booked on a Saturday last Aug when we attempted. It's located in Millcreek Mall & you can enter from mall parking lot or from inside mall itself. Our server was friendly & efficient with nice recommendations. I loved my pasta carbonara & our guest loved her spaghetti & meatballs (two HUGE meatballs). They have a nice happy hour & I had a French martini mixed well. We loved the zucchini blossom appetizer. The large wedge salad was good. And the garlic knot bread with shaved Parmesan is a nice touch, we got an extra basket. My husband & other male guest had the linguini & clams and were not as pleased. One said it was just ok, broth weak & unflavorful and the other guest gave it a 3/10 saying clams were overcooked & chewy. Desserts were good, we had pistachio gelato and strawberry shortcake. We would return & try again if in the area.

Short and sweet it pays to check out different restaurants well being out of town shopping. The…read morerestaurant has been a staple in Erie for almost 40 years...which was a definite perk in finding food after shopping. Staff was friendly...food made fresh to order...the dough in stromboli was bon appetit...the spices and combination of flavor made it taste like it was fresh out of Italian kitchen. Will be back for sure next time in area to try the pizza or calzone.

I just called Mamma Mia's to order a Stromboli and they told me I was banned. She informed me that…read moreAugust 2021. I ordered a Stromboli and I never picked it up. I blew in my car and I never paid for the food. Number one if they would've contacted me I probably wasn't even thinking about the food. They're lucky I called them to let them know that my motor blue. But to ban somebody for something as stupid as that. I actually knew that I wasn't allowed to order. They didn't tell me I was banned. She just wouldn't accept the orders from my phone so I would use my grandson's phone or use my house phone, but of course I'm in my car so I decided to place the order without thinking about it. It's actually most times when I order I just go pick it up and her son's usually there or somebody else is behind the counter, but I have been ordering for Mamma Mia's since they were on peach Street 25 years ago. And I will order from them again they're Stromboli's aren't as good as they used to be when the other people owned it but they're OK. Guess I'll be going to Stevo's.