Come for the meat and cheese counter, stay for the nook in the back of the store where all of the…read moregorgeous bottles of wine live. Actually, in my case, I came for the wine nook. I read that this is a good place to find a great bottle of wine, and it's true. Old World Market will satisfy the indulgent, bougie food lover in you -- the food lover who likes pretty charcuterie boards made from thinly sliced prosciutto shaped into flowers. And it will indulge the wine lover in you -- the one who likes a good glass of wine. It's a small store. Surprisingly small, actually! But along with wine and meats and cheeses, you'll find specialty food items like Swedish Pippi Longstocking candy (what?), pasta in all shapes and sizes, cookies, teas, oils and lots of imported goodies. You'll mostly find food imported from Europe: Italy and Nordic countries, specifically. They offer readymade sandwiches and small charcuterie boxes to go, for those of us who want to live deliciously but also have stuff to do elsewhere. Basically, this is a great place to visit to find something delectable to eat or drink in Valparaiso.

Great selection of meats and cheeses! Gem of a find. Will definitely be going back soonread more

Oh wow! I never would have imagined an experience like this in Valpo. We had a last-minute reunion…read moreduring the holidays and managed to snag spots on the bar side. It looked like reservations are highly recommended if you're planning to dine in. The ambience was elegant, calm, and intimate, and the service was hard-working, cheerful, and accommodating. Our large group ordered a variety of drinks, and not a single person was disappointed. I can personally vouch for the espresso martini and the Fashioned in Apple; both perfectly suited my tastes. For dessert, a friend ordered the chocolate mousse while I chose the Yule Log. The presentation was gorgeous and delicate, and of course, they were delicious. Now I just need to come back to try the food. The prices might sting a bit, but I have a feeling my taste buds will convince me it's worth it.

We drove 1.5 hours to try this spot--and it was absolutely worth it. We started with cocktails at…read morethe bar lounge while waiting for the rest of our party. A quick tip: definitely call ahead for a reservation. The dining area is small but cozy, offering a really intimate vibe. The cocktails were fantastic, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. The food? Outstanding. You can tell the owner knows a thing or two about authentic flavors--probably from time spent traveling and living abroad. I really appreciated how true the dishes stayed to their roots. The semi-open kitchen was also a great touch--it shows they're confident in their craft and proud of what they're serving. I'm not usually big on desserts, but wow. Honestly, they might be more known for their desserts than the entrees, but both were amazing. What really pulls it all together is the service--attentive, thoughtful, and full of personality. That's what makes this place special.

I went early for my reservation and in the bar the bartender Jade was amazing! Her mixology made…read morethe best cocktails I ever had and her dinner recommendations was exactly to my taste! Jade

Don't make the same mistake I did, check your to-go orders. They will rip you off. $19 for 11…read moreskinny rings of calamari.

The service was great!!! The food was quite tasty. And the decor was amazing! Very homey place to…read moredine.

Nice little restaurant off I-94 and has good Italian food. Salad had homemade blue cheese dressing…read moreand croutons. The spaghetti sauce was a little too sweet for our taste but overall not bad. My spouse said the meatball was flat tasting. The owner was delightful and the Chapman stick music was a nice touch!

Horrific service. Staff forgot to make part of order while standing around chatting. Rushed to make…read morenoodle order then slid it straight off the counter onto the floor and laughed about it after having to wait for forgotten order to be made. Kept making light of it and then rushed to make order again but didn't leave vegetables in steamer the full minute and argued with me they didn't even need a minute in the machine which then why did the first staff member waste that time doing it the first go round? I ended up leaving without the noodles because the younger staff member who threw this off the counter all over the floor the first time was so incredibly rude and flippant about it that it wasn't worth the $10 I was out. Not surprised when I got on here and they had a 2 star review.

Not a salad I will ever eat, buy or even return to. With the price of food in 2025 I will not visit…read morethis restaurant again. Sorry I frequent this frequented this restaurant several times for years but it's an embarrassment to serve a salad with this brown lettuce, I kind of have to blame the employee that served it also

This is seriously the best restaurant around! Noah was our waiter and was amazing and helped us…read morewith all the recommendations! We will definitely be back! Go here! It's a hidden gem!!!

Best pizza in Valparaiso!!! When I lifted the box it weighed a ton! So many ingredients, not…read moreskimping at all. Definitely a good value. If there's one suggestion it would be to cook the toppings alittle longer. The green peppers and onions were alittle crunchy. BEST IN VALPARAISO!!

Since the "new" company took over, the prices have skyrocketed. Today, May 8th, 1 lousy head of…read morelettuce is $4.00. NOT organic lettuce, a regular head of lettuce is $4.00. ARE YOU FRICKING KIDDING ME?? "Generic "frozen corn on the cob....6 pieces is $8.29. Yes, $8.29. CAN YOU SAY TOTAL RIPOFF? Folks, they have raised the prices there and at Strack's to unbelieveable highs. Who pays $8.00 for 6 "half" pieces of "frozen" corn on the cob??? You BETTER watch out. They pout these stickers on products, trying to "CON" you into thinking you're getting a good price, compared to their "regular" price. BULL. They have been slowly raising prices on hundred, maybe thousands of items at BOTH stores, hoping we won't notice. NOTHING will change until we all stop shopping there. If you don't care about "peeing" your money away, keep shoppping there. We're done with BOTH stores. Aldi and Meijers here we come. It sickens me to see them SCREWING us and all the while, they're laughing all the way to the bank.

Well stocked, clean, fair prices and friendly staff. Not crazy about the self checkout machines…read more Annoying.

Our first visit to Santini's and it won't be our last. Why did we wait so long to give you guys a…read moretry? We ordered bone-in wings in two sauces, boneless wings and mozzarella cheese sticks. Everything was delicious. The wings were moist and flavorful, the mozzarella cheese sticks were hand cut, huge and amazing. We were there on a Monday evening. The dining room was slow, but carry-outs were hoppin'. The atmosphere is relaxed, but nice enough for a date night. Love the Chicago Sports mural on the wall. Our server took wonderful care of us and made sure that we had everything we needed. In addition, since it was our first time, she provided us with a carry-out menu and then led us about the specials throughout the week. Give Santini's a try, you'll be glad you did!

Good prices. Quality food. Everything made in house. I can get an 8" pepperoni pizza and side salad…read morefor $11. It has light sauce automatically. Pulled pork sandwich is pretty good and economical too