First time visiting here just the other day…read more.. I had the eggplant parm. It reminded me of Inky's. Same salad, bread and butter, etc. The red sauce tasted like Inky's and the eggplant was prepared the same way. It was quite good. My dining partner had the chicken alfredo. He loved it, so another big plus! The pasta portion was very generous for a lunch portion too. The waitress was super friendly, and the food arrived very quickly. The only "quibble" was none of our dirty dishes were removed during the meal, so the table was kind of full by the end. The restroom was clean, as was the rest of the place. It's in a really convenient spot and I'd definitely go back.

Great Italian cuisine at a very reasonable cost. Great for the entire family regardless of age…read more We have never been disappointed.

I give it a 3.5 stars. The ambiance was super cute...nice and cozy with a fireplace. It wasn't a…read morevery large establishment, which adds to the coziness factor. The food was okay. It wasn't horrible but it also wasn't amazing. I got the chicken parmesan on top of alfredo. My eating companion got the catch of the day, which was mahi-mahi with smashed potatoes with asparagus. Our service wasn't great. Our waiter seemed to be off. Not sure if he was just having a bad day or what but I do feel like if affected the quality of our service. As a result, I won't be rushing back but if I'm in the area, I'm not opposed to giving it another shot.

After years and years of consistently…read more great food... and great drinks... and great service... and great atmosphere... Ciao still rates 5 stars! I've never had a bad, or even sub-par meal. The food is definitely worth the calories, not to mention the money. Still and forever Ciao is the WORLD'S best Italian restaurant...that was formerly a Frisch's Big Boy.

First time at Rosie's, celebrating a friend for her birthday! I wanted a pasta night, so I enjoyed…read morethe spaghetti with meat sauce. We also had mocktails. I purchased a strawberry mojito which was superb! We sat in the bar as general seating was full.

Their version of lobster bisque is not even close to what it is supposed taste like , swordfish…read moredinner was two very thin slices but at least flavor was good, extra charges for for bread and salsa for the swordfish, not as good service or food as we are used to there.

Really good food. Try the house bread. Mini Italian breads…read morewarmed and covered with Parmesan and olive oil! We had the meatball Stromboli. Very delicious and fresh tasting! Only complaint is our bottle of wine. It was a little watery and not rich like we would expect from a pino noir! Would 100 percent recommend eating here!

Went there Saturday with family and friends. What a great night!…read more Two of us had the lasagna and it was incredible. This isn't the usual lasagna. It's similar to what you know, but different! I bet it had 10 layers. The sauce was definitely made in-house. Not too sweet, not too bitter/sour. The one thing that's different with Calvino's is I couldn't detect or find any ricotta cheese, and I didn't miss it. It was a very generous portion, and it was perfectly cooked. No dry pasta or burned edges. I opted to add some Italian sausage which was the perfect addition. The other person who ordered this added sausage and ground beef and said that his was perfect. Either way, you can't go wrong! Another person at our table ordered the butternut squash ravioli. She was kind enough to let me try a piece and it was absolutely amazing! She ordered it with the olive oil and garlic sauce, which was the perfect pairing. This was as good or better than the butternut squash ravioli at Martini's in Columbus. The pasta had great texture (definitely fresh pasta) and the filling wasn't gluey in any way (this filling can have a tendency for textural issues). I'm definitely ordering it on my next visit! Someone ordered the chicken and pesto sandwich and raved about it. The last person at the table ordered the linguine with olive oil, garlic and mushrooms and again, it was perfection. All entrees were served with bread (ahhhh, those great little nuggets of fresh baked bread, drizzled in butter and sprinkled with cheese...) and a really nice, fresh salad. I would bet that the dressings are all homemade too! From past experience I can attest to the stromboli being outstanding (get the Godfather!)! The pizzas going by the table looked pretty amazing too, but I've not had their pizza. Appearances can be deceiving, but from the looks of the pies and quantity of people ordering them, they have to be pretty great too. Calvino's does not have a full bar, but they do have an extensive wine selection and some nice beers to choose from. If everyone at the table is ordering wine, go for the bottle as it will save you money. They have some really nice, inexpensive wines that pair very well with pasta - you won't break the bank on wine (but you could...)! All in all, it was a great night! The bill for the two of us came to $55.00 (that's including the tip)! The service was great, the food was outstanding - the best Italian meal I've had in Toledo, hands down.

5.0 Service, 4.25 Food…read more My sister-in-law/friend treated me to dinner here tonight for my birthday. The ambiance is exactly as I remembered- Italian casual but quaint and comfortable. We were seated in a booth that allowed for private conversations. Our server was Frank and he was top notch! He consistently checked in with us in a very nice, helpful way. He shared that he also had experience working in the kitchen and tried most of the entrees, so it was great that he could offer that perspective when questioned about the menu choices. My friend ordered the Shrimp Al Forno with a chopped salad and I ordered the Seasonal Salmon with green beans and the smashed potatoes. Both entrees looked and tasted delicious. My friend's order was a huge portion of shrimp combined with pasta, mushrooms and cheese in a light cream-tomato sauce. She said it tasted lighter than it initially appeared and gave it the highest rating of 5 stars. My salmon was a generous portion with a slight bit of a cream dill sauce on top. The green beans and smashed potatoes provided the perfect delicious sides for the salmon. My first bite of the salmon had a slightly fishy taste but the combined green beans and potatoes balanced it out. I had recently eaten salmon at a restaurant in Toledo, OH where the salmon spoiled me, but this dish was also delicious (explaining a slight deduction of stars). Frank was fabulous in every way and we had a very enjoyable experience. The prices also seemed appropriate for the entrees. I should note that there are daily specials. Today was house wine for $4.50/glass. I ordered the Chardonnay but quickly exchanged it for a non Happy Hour upgraded wine and Frank very promptly remedied the situation and checked in to make sure I was satisfied-which I was. If you're in the Lambertville/Bedford area, it's a nice local option to have within a comfortable ambiance. Also, we both took home leftovers! Definitely recommend! Check out pictures! P.S. This restaurant only provides a complimentary birthday dessert if you dine on your exact birthday. I didn't really care, but my SIL asked, so it's worth noting. In contrast, some restaurants will give you a birthday dessert even if not celebrating on the exact day. While I didn't want dessert, it struck me as a missed opportunity on the restaurant's part.

Food and service was great. The interior design of the restaurant is OK. It's kind of loud when…read morebusy. But definitely still a restaurant to visit

Came in on a Tuesday night for dinner. Sat at the bar and was served by a pleasant bar tender…read more Place has a neat design, as you can see from the bar into the dining room and into the kitchen. It was happy hour so I had a couple of half price cabs on tap. Have not had a lot of tap wine, but this stuff wasn't bad. Wasn't great either, but drinkable. For dinner I had a mixed green salad and chicken parm. The salad was outstanding, as was the chicken. The parm was a bit sparse. Whereas the chicken was pounded thin and very crisp and delicious, the red sauce was plentiful, but lacked a lot of flavor. There was a side of fresh baked bread which was also very good.

We enjoyed the pizza and lobster ravoli a nice stop before going to the zoo. About 15 mins from…read morethere.

3.25 I've dined at this restaurant many times over the years…read more- the last time was over a year ago. I still find the retro historic ambiance charming- with its over-the-top velvet wallpaper, ornate chandeliers, and white tablecloths on each table. I don't believe any decor changes have been made over the decades. It's part of the restaurant's signature charm and I love it. It was a rather hot and humid day in Michigan and I immediately noticed that the AC wasn't keeping up with the heat. Still, it wasn't overly uncomfortable. Even with a 6pm reservation, the restaurant was very crowded, so I attributed the heat to the crowd and some of the sizzling plates, in addition to lack of adequate AC. . Our server greeted us promptly and told us about the specials of the night. She took our drink orders and came back to take our food orders. My friend ordered filet mignon with a baked potato, with a beef vegetable soup. I ordered the Halibut Special, broiled in butter with shiitake mushrooms and a baked potato plus a side of steamed asparagus to share. While awaiting our orders, we were served exactly two pieces of bread ("dirty bread"?!) and a basket of bread or pretzel sticks. The bread wasn't even warm and I didn't eat it further after one bite. That was okay because I was saving myself for the entree'. When our entrees arrived, they looked appetizing. Upon taking a bite of my Halibut, however,I was underwhelmed. It wasn't horrible in any way but didn't impress me as anything amazing or crave-worthy. The asparagus, imo, should have had the stalks cut down further to cut off the yellow parts of the bottoms. It was a decent sized portion though. My friend's filet mignon was "good" according to her, though no further enthusiasm. It was a pleasant enough dinner though it was rather loud and difficult to converse at times. Our server was polite, pleasant and efficient. Upon being served the check, (I was treating for my friend's birthday), I glanced at it but didn't study it. Later, I was surprised to see a petty surcharge of .50 each for sour cream for the two baked potatoes that were included in the entrees. There was also an upcharge I didn't recognize for some type of cheese? I just don't like being nickled and dimed, so it irritated me. I left the restaurant thinking that I wouldn't hurry back and that I would order a pasta dish. However, it's definitely worth checking out for the experience if you haven't tried this spot. It's very close to Toledo and there's plenty of free parking. Check out pics below!

I loved this place! I feel bad it's not in a great location, but I absolutely love the vintage,…read moreclassic ambiance! They even had a piano player! So romantic and a great touch to the atmosphere. The food was great. I came with friends and I hope to come back soon with my husband and parents! The service was decent. The only negative is bathrooms are in a weird place and are completely in need of a renovation. It's too nice of a space to have bathrooms like that!

3.5 for food but 5.0 for service…read more This is a check-in review. My monthly book club met here today. We were a party of 11 and Joseph took excellent care of us, with separate checks! The ambiance is the usual with a large parking lot, a check-in desk upon arrival. Every staff member was extremely friendly. The establishment seemed clean and inviting. Our food was well received by most of our group. Service by Joseph could not have been better! He checked in with us appropriately with updates on the status of our meals. He had a very chill personality while also being responsive to our needs. The food is typically reliable for Olive Garden- generally solid but not a 5 star experience. Then again, the value was appropriate for the price. I'll post pics of some of our lunch meals. Definitely recommend for a reliable solid dining experience.

This is one of our favs! There's only one vegan option, create your own pasta. We always get…read morerigatoni and marinara along with the breadsticks and salad. It's great because we have a big family and our vegans and no vegans all leave happy.we go often and are getting to know the hostess and servers.

Overall (A+) This place is really good, excellent value and…read moreexceptional service. My wife tried this place in Texas and was so excited to find a location in Toledo. I am not a huge fan but tried my wife's and was blown away with how good it is. Next time we are I town I am ordering also. My wife got the chefs wrap thing with spicy chicken. The service is really good - the staff is super nice and friendly. Don't believe the negative reviews and try this place out

This was our first time here and the workers were very polite and explained the ordering process to…read moreus. The customer service was top tier. We ended up ordering a Lemon Kale salad, with 2 build your own bowls topped with hot chicken. The bowls were spicy but that's what we like. It gives a spice level of medium. We also got a regular kids meal with just noodles with plain sauce. The food was good and we will return.

4/5 Stars We went to…read moreJ. Alexander's as a party of four for a birthday dinner and had an excellent experience overall. The restaurant was clean, polished and completely dialed in. The atmosphere was upscale without feeling stuffy, and the service and timing throughout the meal were stellar. We started with the fire grilled artichokes, which were smoky, tender and served with a delicious dipping sauce. Everyone also had either a Caesar or house salad, and both were fresh and very good. For dinner, we ordered the mushroom meat loaf special, the 16 ounce New York strip, steak and fries, and the barbecue baby back ribs. Every dish was impressive. The mushroom meat loaf with mushroom gravy was awesome, especially with the roasted Brussels sprouts and their Not Your Ordinary Mac and Cheese. It was rich, flavorful and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The ribs were tender and flavorful, and the steaks looked and tasted great. The only issue was that my wife's steak came out quite a bit more undercooked than she ordered. Outside of that, everything was excellent, and the employees handled the entire evening professionally. Great food, outstanding service, cool ambience and a staff that clearly takes pride in the restaurant. We would absolutely come back.

Surprise surprise. My friend wanted to meet up here for lunch. I really thought this spot was out…read moreof business. On a Wednesday afternoon I figured the place would be empty. To my surprise the parking lot is packed and there's nowhere to park. No signs or anything indicating you can park around the back as I found out later so I ended up parking in the lot next door. They only have a few chicken items on the menu. One chicken sandwich and one roasted chicken dinner. I got the chicken sandwich which is the Hyde park. This is the same exact sandwich I've gotten every time I've ever been here which is why I really haven't come back because there's not a lot of selection for me. The other reason is they got rid of the croissants on the menu LOL. The service was fast and friendly and there was about a medium sized crowd inside despite the parking lot being full. They have kind of a dark semi romantic atmosphere I guess they're going for. The chicken sandwich was nice and tender. I'm not a fan of the shoe string fries because they remind me of Steak and Shake and at this price point I think they should have some good fries here. They actually had a few craft beers on tap but I thought the cocktail prices were a little extreme at 15 plus. My girl got the roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and the potatoes were ice cold so they lose a star for that. Other than that I have no complaints except that the pricing for lunch. $20 for a chicken sandwich is a bit much to me.