Was being lazy last night. Didn't feel like putting forth any big effort or doing the fine dining…read morething. Just wanted an easy night out. We went to Pastina Rustic Italian Restaurant. It's local, comfortable, spacious, neat & clean, with a good staff, and reasonable food. We were seated right away. Our server was friendly and efficient. The menu has a reasonable selection. The food is good... not great, not overly creative, in fact pretty average. But we weren't looking for fine dining. And if you care about prices, it's really affordable. Good, family style restaurant in Mentor. Give them a try.

This establishment is clean, very welcoming and has delicious food…read more The staff is always been super friendly and upbeat. The food quality is perfection...why wouldn't it be the pasta is made in house! Every dish I have had has been a 12/10. From appetizers to pizza to pasta to fish! But the bread... and the marinara twist for the bread is my favorite. They are consistent whether it be take out or dining in.

The best family business. Owners are friendly. Food is fresh and delicious. This is my go-to place.read more

The location is very small. The majority of the their business is the take out and catering…read more They have two small tables which have reserved signs on them. When I asked about the signs, the owner told me that she kept the signs there so the delivery services won't sit down. A friend and I met for dinner. The service was exceptional. The food was even better. The portions were generous. The white balsamic vinaigrette was thick and tasty which went beautifully with the freshness of the salad. The chicken picatta was so good. My friend loved her chicken marsala. The owner let us sit there until we were ready to leave. I would highly recommend Trios.

Great pizza. One order of chicken piccata is enough for two. Good family restaurant.read more

Went for lunch with with wife wife it took seconds into we sat die. Smile with a service the…read morewaitress was very helpful gave us time to look at what we want. So you can't go wrong with any you order we got large cheese pizza spaghetti and meatballs their rolls are great I could imagine the garlic knots. Everything came out on time. Everything is freshly made you can tell they take pride in their products...

Becca and the staff at Mario Fazios created two beautiful and delicious cassata cakes for my wife's…read morememorial Celebration last week. It was a bit of a rush order but Becca promised the cakes would be perfect and they absolutely were - the guests at the party couldn't stop talking about how wonderful they looked as well as tasted. It was exactly what my wife would have wanted, thank you so much.

We are always satisfied at Mario Fazio's. This time, they outdid themselves. We ordered the…read more"Heavenly Pasta", and it is the BEST PASTA EVER!!!!!!! APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!!! CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!! Thank you!

Wish we could dine in for dinner but I do occasionally order pick up. Never disappointed, although…read morewe typically avoid the pizza. Only because their dinners and sandwiches are so awesome. Owner is really nice and very involved between being in the kitchen, taking orders and ringing people out

East side and west side - which don't talk to each other (2 of 2)…read more I happened to be in this area on the east side (far, far east) and found this Italian restaurant - Mama Roberto's - that was open for lunch. I saw that the reviews were mostly good, but something on the menu was staring at me in the face: AGLIO Y OLIO I'll get to that part later. Between checking the menu prior to arriving and walking in to be seated, I got a feel for the lay of the land and how this might play out. They brought out a basket of bread, which was a larger knotted roll of garlic bread. You wouldn't see this in Italy. The bread would be far more understated. The salad was very good and substantial, with tomatoes and cheese as well as your choice of a few dressings. I then looked over the main dishes they had for lunch. A few seemed okay and they had the veal and chicken parmigiana and marsala. I was tempted to get the latter, but, with only one chicken breast, I ordered the lasagna, which was only found on the dinner menu. I should not have done so. As soon as it arrived, I noticed its presentation. It was a big slab of lasagna sitting in a sea of tomato sauce. This sort of presentation is Italian-American. It's not the more delicate presentation with less obtrusive pasta sheets that you'd see in Italy or in more upscale Italian restaurants on this side of the pond. I finished it off and it sort of bogs you down, such that you can skip dinner. The service was excellent. There is a "can do" spirit in the service. Since they aren't featuring Coke Zero, which I like because it tastes more like original Coke, they mixed up some regular and diet Coke for me. Let me talk about its decidedly Italian-American leanings. The word "mama" is something I noticed. New York had a long running Italian restaurant near the theaters named Mama Leone's, except that the literature and memorabilia also shows it as Mamma Leone's. Mamma is the bona fide Italian spelling. However, I'm sure that Italian-Americans might say, "I hope your mama is doing better" or "Your mama is a good cook." (Note that it is definitely not "yo mama.") America seems to have defaulted to this Jersey Shore Italian-American spelling. Now, let me get to "AGLIO Y OLIO." Do you put together a menu and not check your spelling with "real deal" Italian people? The "y" means "and" in Spanish! The correct Italian spelling would be "AGLIO E OLIO," which means "garlic and oil." What's also happening that many Hispanic cooks have cut their teeth at Italian restaurants that lean Italian-American and, if that's the case, then the food reflects that. Summing it up, Mama Roberto's gives you a lot of food, the prices are very fair, the service is customer focused, and the restaurant is pleasant and clean. On the other hand, the food runs on the heavy side, it is way more Italian-American, and they have the credit card use upcharge which is becoming more common as businesses shift this normal cost of doing business to their customers. It could have been that one of their meat, chicken, or veal dishes would have been a more manageable portion and been more to my liking. Perhaps one of the white sauce pasta dishes might have also been more up my alley. However, they should revisit their lasagna recipe and use another benchmark for both its looks and taste. I hated writing this review because Mama Roberto's is a mix of positives and negatives. If you are fine with Italian-American food, and lots of it, this might work for you. For me, Mama Roberto's is but a 3-star restaurant.

Excellent food reasonably priced ! Looking forward to our next visit !…read moreService was good as usual . Always enjoy being in little Italy

I dined at Mia Bella with my daughter while in Cleveland for a soccer camp at CWRU. The restaurant…read morewas small but nice, and we chose to sit at a high top rather than wait for a table. The service was attentive, and several people checked on us throughout our meal. I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my daughter ordered the pesto pasta and added chicken. Both dishes were excellent. The lobster ravioli was extremely flavorful, and my daughter really enjoyed the chicken with her pesto. This was some of the best Italian food I've had. This might not be saying a lot because I am from L.A. and we are not known for our Italian food. My only complaint was the bread. Most Italian restaurants offer complimentary bread for the table, but Mia Bella charges extra for it. That wouldn't bother me as much if the bread were something special, but it was extremely ordinary. It was warm, but otherwise pretty tasteless; no garlic, garlic butter, herbs, or anything else to make it memorable. I'd definitely skip the bread and order a legitimate appetizer instead. All in all, the experience was very strong, and I would definitely return.

Great atmosphere with authentic feel and taste. The two owners Rina and Fran came out checked with…read moreevery table and made small talk and joked around,. It was a very personable and memorable dining experience. It's those little things that go along way. We all thought the food was outstanding, my only regret is that I haven't been there until now. Next time I go I am trying the cannoli cake!

Food was amazing. Service was great. Ambience was inviting with a live an accordion player.read more

Food and Drink 4/5 - Highly recommend the Strawberry Lemonade (no free refills) and if you want…read moresomething good to sip, try one of the daily special Sangrias. The food was good but not overly seasoned. I liked the sausage bread & fried calamari for apps. The Bar Italia Chopped Salad was also tasty. Ambiance 5/5 - This restaurant offers an "Al fresco" dining option as well as a variety of high bar and standard interior tables. Lowered lighting also sets the mood. This is a good place to unwind at the bar or enjoy a nice dinner.

First thing that stands out here is the service. The man that answered the phone and greeted me at…read morethe pickup was soooo nice it's insane. The inside is also very nice, I like the seats by the open area. Personally, it was a little hot for me to do that but I can imagine it's very nice when it cools down. As for the food I enjoyed it. I think the shrimp might have been overcooked (it was very crunchy/chewy) but no big deal overall.

TJ's on the Avenue is a true staple. It's one of those local places you know you can count…read moreon--reliable, consistent, quick, and always filling. The portions are generous, the food is savory and satisfying, and there's something about it that feels genuinely old-school. It tastes like the kind of recipe that could have been passed down from someone's grandmother and never needed much changing because it was already right. What I appreciate most is the trust factor. You know what you're getting, you know it's going to be good, and you know you're going to leave full. In a town with plenty of options, there's real value in having a place that's simply dependable. A longtime staple for a reason.

Came back to this hometown, Italian restaurant and really enjoyed it. This time around I indulged…read morein a pizza as well as their lunch size chicken marsala which both were fantastic. I will say it did take quite a bit of time for the Pizza to come out so if you're going to order a pizza for an appetizer order it as soon as you walk in. The chicken marsala was great and came with a side of any type of pasta you wanted, I chose Angel hair with half meat sauce and half Alfredo, which was perfect. The appetizers were fantastic as well and totally worth it. Probably could've just eaten the appetizers by themselves and been full. Definitely ordered too much! Don't miss this place!