Have been planning to visit for months and well worth the wait. Split massive house salad…read more(generous with shaved top-end deli meats) and signature NY cheese pizza with Mr. Simple, delicious and filling. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu. Make an early reservation on the last Saturday of the month and visit all the shops in vibrant downtown Chillicothe after.

Fresh made amazing dishes from locally sourced ingredients from gracious hosts and staff.read more

Everything from food to service was top notch. Highly recommended…read more Love the lobster ravioli

We've gone here in the past when we were in the area and always were pleased with the food, the…read moreservice and the prices. This visit I was disappointed because I ordered something just to try it out. It was the Sally pizza with cheese, spinach and anchovies. It turned out to be too salty for my tastes. I am trying to cut down on salt so when I cook I don't use any salt. And if I cook with anchovies, I always rinse them well to remove most of the salt. So I hate to say it but the pizza was edible but disappointing because it was too salty IMO. Otherwise the visit was quite nice as usual (4 stars) and we will be back.

The great little eatery is located on the edge of Wittenberg University in Springfield Ohio…read more Quaint old residence with inside and outside dining. Patio seating is charming. All food is made fresh... Sicilian food . Suggest reservations if you are going later in the day. We'll be back for more.

We stopped by when we saw they had posted that they were open for walk in hours today! So glad we…read moredid! This little gem is located in up town Urbana with a parking lot right beside it. The restaurant is decorated with Italian charm without the over cluttered feel of many Italian restaurants. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They were able to answer any questions we had about the menu and offered suggestions as well. The food is fresh authentic Italian and the menu is a nice variety without overwhelming the diner or the kitchen. We had the ravioli that was on special and a pizza - both were delicious! They also had a nice offering of Italian sweets that were very tempting, but we were so full from our entrees that we didn't partake this time. We will certainly be back to try the lasagna!

Service was good and actually really fast! Our pasta came out in like six minutes... so something…read moreto keep in mind if you're trying to extend date night. The ambiance was good too! And the food -- yum!

Absolutely wonderful waitress, Calista! She explained the…read moremenu and the restaurant, can tell she takes pride. Food was wonderful. We ordered two bottles of wine and three dinners plus a pizza as appetizers. Pizza was perfect.

Had dinner with a few fiends several weeks ago…read more 1. Surly waitress was not happy that we wanted separate checks 2. Food too a long time to arrive 3. I had a hamburger with chips and water 4. The hamburger was 3 pieces of meat on a stale bun The chips were crumbs from the bottom of the bag 5. I was charged an extra dollar for the plain hamburger than what the menu listed (deluxe cheeseburger was $1 more) 6. I paid with a $20 bill for a $9.13 bill 7. The change I was given was 2 $5 bills (they just kept the $.87 change) I left a whole dollar tip and left! Other than poor service, poorly prepared burger, stale bun, bad chips, incorrect charge and incorrect change, everything was fine. I think they just want to sell pizzas!

Hickory Inn has been a classic for so many years. I remember always choosing this restaurant for my…read morebirthdays growing up. I am a sucker for the White Italian pizza!! Great little hidden gem in Springfield.

Great food try it!! The pizza was amazing! The owner cares alot about her food and it's…read moreauthenticity.

I would like to start this one off with the service was amazing. Everyone was smiling and happy to…read morebe working here. Great vibe from all of the employees. The back patio was a great spot to relax and enjoy a nice Italian meal. The food was amazing. I unfortunately was unable to get a picture of my house salad with homemade Italian sauce. It lasted maybe 30 seconds on my plate. The bruschetta was to die for. The bread perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and it was seasoned perfectly. I love a good Marsala with anything. I decided to go with the veal today because the table next to me was hyping the food up. I made the right choice! Very good pasta made fresh. All in all I would recommend this place to anyone!

As a Destin, FL native now living in Dublin, OH, I've been on the hunt for the best spots around…read morehere. A coworker of mine suggested this place to me a year ago when I started my new job. After skimming through the reviews I was a bit hesitant on coming here, but honestly I can assure you that the only thing I regret is not trying this place sooner. My boyfriend and I noticed it was in a small plaza and our first thought was that a "hole in the wall" place are usually the best so we were immediately excited. I did make a 6pm reservation after reading the reviews even though it was Wednesday and we were seated on arrival. We noticed the place was starting to get packed so I do agree that making a reservation would be best or try to avoid coming here on the weekends if you have issues with waiting or being crammed in small places. From start to finish, everything was a delight. Here's what we savored: * The homemade bread and butter- simply fantastic. I was going to ask for warm bread after reading a review, but since the waitress brought it out immediately I didn't mind and honestly it didn't need to be warm because it was good as is. The butter IS a true winner. I had to pace myself because I didn't want to fill up too soon! * Apps: WARNING portions are generous enough to be meals! We couldn't believe they were appetizers when it was brought out. Crab Cake- I've eaten a lot of crab cakes and I will say no, this wasn't the best crab cake I've had in my life BUT it was definitely a really good crab cake. Especially one with no breading. It was served with a delicious lemon butter sauce. Whoever wrote that the sauce was "sour" in a review made me giggle while eating this because I mean the sauce has lemon in it... hence the name, but even so the flavors were perfectly balanced and I enjoyed every bite. Fried Eggplant- okay my taste buds went over the moon with this one. An absolute standout. The eggplant was cooked to near perfection, and the creamy tomato sauce was to die for. 10/10! It was such a flavorful dish. Tossed Salad- a fresh, vibrant salad with a vinaigrette dressing so addictive we finished it in minutes. This is a unique salad because of the bow tie pasta in it. The tomatoes and green beans that also come in the salad are a nice touch and very enjoyable. * Entree- my boyfriend ordered the Chicken Marsala and he loved it! The chicken was cooked flawlessly, and the pasta was incredibly soft--possibly one of the best texture I've ever experienced. The marsala sauce was rich and flavorful. Ravioli- I opted for the spinach noodles with ricotta cheese and chose the link sausage. I also asked to have the crumbled sausage added as well (for an extra charge) because I needed to try this sausage that everyone has been talking about..... This Morettis sausage recipe does NOT disappoint. If you don't like "spice" you won't like it because it does have a kick to it, but I enjoy spicy. I will say I'm a fan of the crumbled sausage over the links though. It may be the same thing??? but I could go without the link casing. The ravioli were massive, perfectly stuffed, and absolutely delicious. Dessert: We couldn't resist not ordering and trying the dessert so we took it to go. They were offering a caramel apple cheesecake. After the food coma wore off, we enjoyed it at home, and I fell even more in love with this place. It's unlike anything I've tasted--cheesecake with apples inside is a game-changer! Every sauce and dish was outstanding, bursting with flavor and made with care. Karen took excellent care of us, making us feel welcome and ensuring we had a fantastic first experience. We're already planning our return to explore more of the menu. Thank you for a wonderful dinner. This place truly exceeded my expectations!

We hadn't been to Moretti's in years, and decided to give it a try this summer. The first time we…read moretried they were closed for summer vacation. The second time was when we found out they close at 8pm. The third time was a charm - we had a 6:15 reservation, and were seated promptly since that was apparently considered the late end of the dinner hour. Our party of six contained three people in their 40's and three 75+. We felt like we brought down the average age significantly. It was like being at a slightly upscale MCL. But LOUD. Like as in could not converse with the person next to you without shouting level loud. The bread and butter were the highlight - fresh bread and a wonderful compound butter with garlic, onion, and herbs. The wedding soup was also very good, with enormous slabs of chicken and vegetables, but oddly no meatballs. The salads were creative, incorporating pasta, green beans, and other items rarely seen in a standard side salad. The entrees were where things got weird. Unlike most of our party, I like mushrooms - but I'm not sure I've ever seen a menu with so many of them. Even the otherwise traditional chicken Parmesan had a large assortment of them scattered across the top. They were tasty, but there did not seem to be any consideration of presentation or general compatibility with the primary ingredients. The vast majority of items are in red sauce, which was fine but not particularly memorable. The piccata sauce was reminiscent of the lemon substance served over fried chicken at old school Chinese restaurants. We shared the tiramisu and caramel apple cheesecake, both of which were wonderful but neither of which was made by the restaurant according to the server. Even with the relative scarcity of Italian restaurants in Columbus, I suspect it will be a few more decades before we circle back to Moretti's again - but if we identify the source of the bread or desserts, we will be first in line at those places.

I went here again recently and the experience was equally great. I ordered a large pizza with…read morepepperoni, sausage, and black olives! The pizza is big and the slices are awesome. The pizza is not greasy and the cheese to sauce ratio is very good! It's a great value compared to the competition and a true large pizza! Still highly recommend a year later!

My wife and I visited Venecia Italian Restaurant for the first time and were so impressed that we…read moreinvited friends back to celebrate my retirement! On our first visit, we tried the pizza, calamari, and mozzarella sticks, and everything was fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared. When we returned with friends, I had the meat lasagna, a salad with Italian dressing, and the calamari again. The lasagna was outstanding--rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The menu is extensive, with plenty of choices for everyone, and the quality of the food truly stands out. Venecia made my retirement celebration even more special with amazing food and a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Venecia Italian Restaurant!

Excellent and highly recommend. We are here from California for work and are always looking for…read moregreat food options when we are here since we are here once a year. Service - excellent Ambiance- excellent Food - soooooo good! Excellent We will be back!

Reservation via their website and Open Table was not functioning so good thing we called the day…read morebefore to double check. FIX THAT ISSUE. Reservation for 6:30 and all 6 of us were there prior and still didn't get seated until 7:00. Table of 4 were given to 2 people and table of 2 were given a seat before we were. How about pushing the 4 top and 2 top together to make 6 instead of sitting all 6 of us at an 8 top? FIX THAT ISSUE. Their policy is $50 fee if a cancellation and call if 10 minutes late? Limit your dining experience to 1.5 hours? How about sticking to your own policy. What do customers get if they're seated 30 minutes after their reservation time? FIX THAT ISSUE. Pass out complimentary wine and bread to those that are waiting 15 minutes after their reservation, let alone 30 minutes. They were probably starving all day long waiting for a good meal. BE CUSTOMER-FOCUSED. Automatic 20% gratuity on a party of 6? Party of 6? When there are 3 checks? Welp, their tip is included. FIX THAT ISSUE. Mussels alone can not be an appetizer or entree, but only incorporated as the daily special? Bullshit. If you have mussels you can serve it alone without pasta. FIX THAT ISSUE. Did the host or anybody go to any of the tables asking how the food is tonight? NOPE. FIX THAT ISSUE. DO BETTER.

Yelp leads me to yet another delicious meal! I made a quick trip to Springfield and needed lunch. I…read morewanted takeout but not drive thru fare and saw the great reviews for Salato Deli. Parking was easy along the road downtown but my app made it a bit hard to find. It shares space with le Torte Dolci bakery. I ordered the margarita sandwich (I think that's the name) on focaccia. It was delicious and didn't make a mess like others I've had elsewhere. Everything was fresh. There were several other sandwiches I would've liked to try, I may need a return trip! The pastries on display were tempting and of course I ended up with a donut for my son as well. I wish I had more time as the area is trendy with several cute shops. Again, return trip!

I stopped by Salato's for a quick lunch. I went for the Boss sandwich, which contained turkey,…read moresalami, balsamic vinegar and avocado. It was an unusual but not unpleasant combination. The meat and bread were fresh and the size of the sandwich was acceptable. I think I'd prefer it if the sandwich wasn't toasted, as the bread got a bit on the dry and crunchy side. I had a brownie for dessert and it was just okay.