THE best middle eastern food in Toledo!…read more Currently in Bowling Green, about 35 minutes south, any time I'm in the 419 - I try to stop here! My go-to is the chicken shawarma dinner plate. As much as I'd like to say I've tried more dishes here, I can't... because their chicken shawarma is too good to steer away! Lovely portions for the $20 price tag. I'm very hard to fill-up, but they manage to do it here. The large portion sizes is what ultimately keeps me coming back. Owner & management - please keep it up! Kind staff. Very accommodating. Treated like family while dining in. Newly remodeled dining area that's especially nice. The ONLY knock I have is a 7% fee for dining - which appears to be a new charge. Food is prepared on a paper plate and served on a plastic tray that you return when throwing away trash. The additional expense to eat in is not justifiable. There is also a 3% non-cash fee. Be prepared to spend an additional 10% menu price if you plan to dine in & pay with card. Overall, I thoroughly love this place, and will continue to eat here a LOT as long as prices remain manageable and portions stay large. I very highly recommend!

First time customer so we stopped in for dinner. Very nice menu to select from so we placed our…read moreorder at the cashier. Went and sat down and waited till our number was called. After a little bit of a wait our number was called. Portions are very fair and prepared very well. The inside was clean and orderly. It seems they do a nice take out business. What I didn't care for was dine -in was served on paper plates and plastic dinner ware, little tacky.

I live about an hour and a half south of Toledo, and after seeing Dave Portnoy's One Bite review of…read moreStubborn Brothers Pizza, it's been on my list of places to try. I haven't had a truly great pizza in Ohio yet--there are more below-average spots than average ones--so I had high hopes for Stubborn Brothers. After finally trying it, I can say it's the best pizza I've had in Ohio so far. I still wouldn't call it "great," but it's a very solid pizza. The standout for me was definitely the crust--that part was great. However, I was disappointed with the sauce; it was pretty bland and didn't taste like it was made from high-quality tomatoes (such as San Marzano tomatoes). On half of the pizza I ordered pepperoni, and again, it didn't strike me as a high-quality pepperoni. In closing, I'm glad I tried Stubborn Brother and would rank it at the top of my Ohio pizza list so far, mainly because of the crust. Next up on my list is Charlie Anderson's place in downtown Cleveland, "Good Pizza" (2057 E 4th Street, Cleveland, OH). To date, the closest and best overall pizza I've found is still "Tomatoes Apizza" in the Detroit suburb of Farmington Hills (The original location: 29275 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI).

3.5 Rating Looked…read morearound for pizza place near our hotel. This one was about 11 minutes away. There was an entrance at the front but it looked like the locals were going through the back door so we followed suit. When we got in there definitely smelled like deliciousness and client service was pleasant. We ordered the twice baked garlic rolls, as well as a customizable pizza where we added bacon, mushroom, and pepperoni. We ordered a Coke and a Toledo sunrise for drinks. The twice baked garlic rolls were left to be desired. The ends were crispy but the middle just felt soggy. I wish it was actually twice baked. However, the pizza came out with really nice flavour as well as nice bottom crust. Beverages were beverages. Overall sports bar vibes..

One of my favorite restaurants in Toledo. I've eaten here dozens of times. I normally get carry-out…read moreand take it with me to eat at the office. I order the Medieterranean Junk Salad with a side of rice and a chocolate chip cookie. The salad . . . so many vegetables! Two kinds of meat! Crispy pita chips! Big enough to fill me up and often leave a bit leftover. The cookies. Some of the best chocolate chip cookies I've had anywhere. They are super thin and an amazing crispy/chewy texture. They told me once that the special ingredient that makes them that way is marshmallow. If you're ordering carry-out, you might want to order on the phone rather than the website. They prioritize phone orders, or at least they did last time I asked. Online orders take longer to fill. And you get a discount for your birthday if you sign up for their texts. The few times I've eaten in, I've liked it too. Very nice ambiance. I hope they eventually will extend their hours back to the pre-pandemic hours and be open for dinner more days of the week. But if the current hours are what works for their business model, then I'm just happy to have them around. Their location in Perrysburg is also very good. I've only eaten there a few times, but I'm pretty sure it's all the same quality of food.

Came on a cold day but for some reason a salad sounded good. I ordered the falafel salad, took an…read moreorder number sign and sat down to wait. And I waited a while! Didn't think to time it until I'd been seated for a bit, but I'm guessing I waited a bit over 15 minutes. Not terrible, though a little more than expected, considering the place was only half full. Fortunately, once my meal came I enjoyed it. The falafel was broken up and spread across the top so it mixed nicely with the tahini dressing. Lettuce and other veggies were crisp. I'd certainly order another, though I might wait until the warmer months. And I might order ahead too, as the sign over the counter advises that you may.

The chicken and the ribs are amazing and our waitress Marlene was absolutely phenomenal! And get…read morethe burnt ends for sure 10/10!

First time into shortys and was amazingly surprised!! The menu options were fabulous and I loved…read morethe amount of variety they had. I got the triple meat platter and it was awesome!!!! I'd say my brisket was on the dryer side however the sauces were great! All the meats were incredible and the cornbread and onion rings were a showstopper for sure. Definitely some of the best I've had around and it is tough to find huge onion rings! Our waitress was fantastic and incredibly patient and kind as we waited on one more of our party. She knew the menu very well and made our experience great. The place itself is nice and very spacious! I also liked they had fires and an outdoor patio to go eat outside. I'll for sure be back when craving some bbq.

I love the selection!! I've only been a couple of times. They have just about anything you could…read morewant that's organic, all in one place. Some things are a bit pricey but you know you're getting clean products. I was a little disappointed by the staff, they were nice but not very personable. Overall I'd love to come back.

Having just moved to the area about a year ago, I have found locating a place for fresh produce and…read morespecialty items to be difficult. While I don't want to break the bank at uber expensive grocery stores, I turn my nose a bit at the everyday grocery stores in my area. I never know if the produce is fresh, old, or tainted (sprayed chemicals). Fresh Thyme, though 15 minutes from my home, seems to have a decently stocked produce section and a variety of organic produce as well. I find the pricing to be hit or miss, but I can pretty much get all of what I need for a weeks worth of cooking here without having to go anywhere else. I wouldn't come here for everyday things such as TP or dish detergent, but for veggies and organic goods this is it.

We celebrated a friend's birthday at J. Alexander's recently and had a wonderful experience. The…read moreservice was very good, the food was delicious, and the drinks were great! The carrot cake is a must and I don't even love carrot cake. It's that good! I had the Trout Almondine and it was soooo good! I enjoyed my leftovers very much. We were there on a Saturday night and the restaurant was busy and a little loud, but it was fun!

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.

Friendly service. Good food. Small restaurant with daily specials. Quiet and clean. Perfect for…read morea get together lunch or dinner.

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.

I can't believe I've been sleeping on BIBIBOP Asian Grill. They deserve a Michelin Bib Gourmand…read moreAward!! The quality and quantity of food is amazing -- the highlight for me was the complimentary miso soup station. The restaurant's design is immaculate-- casual but, could be the perfect setting for a quick lunch date... their centerpieces are adorned with real roses. The service was a quick and easy assembly with a self-serving drink station. Don't sleep on BIBIBOP like I did. Give them a shot!

This is a fast food type of establishment for Asian food, as I understand it. The restaurant is…read morelocated on the fringes of the Franklin Park Mall, off of Talmadge, near the Panera Restaurant. It's a very busy area. I had this restaurant on my to-try list based upon positive Yelp reviews. However, the Health Score caught my attention. I believe there were 38 health violations. Based on a comparison of other restaurants, this is far below average and I therefore feel justified in scoring this restaurant accordingly. I would not go to a restaurant with this negative rating on any day or time of the week. That, of course, is my opinion based upon the Health Department's evaluation. Of course, people are free to do as they choose.

This was our first trip to Sidon and we'll definitely be back. The ambiance was clean and pleasant…read more- enough style and decoration to be interesting, without being cluttered. Ordering takes place at the counter, so grab a menu there, make your choices and pay. You'll receive a number to take back to your table. Food was brought out in the proper order - appetizers, mains, and dessert, all when appropriate. The food was WONDERFUL(!), so flavorful, freshly prepared, really delicious. We had two wraps, lentil soup, a Lebanese burger, grape leaves, kibbe, and baklava. I would note only that the wraps (pita or lavash) were fairly thin, so grab an app or a side if that's your choice for a main. Lavash wraps are larger than pitas. It's a shame that they don't offer a falafel lavash wrap, but there are lots of other choices on the extensive menu. The clientele included lots of Arabic families, a wonderful testament to the excellent authentic food offered at Sidon. We also stopped into their market and found it to be a bustling place - large, clean, brightly lit, with tons of options and so many freshly-prepared foods. Staff were efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Sidon is a great find!

Food was amazing. We always get food from here when we visit Toledo. One of our favorite Middle…read moreeastern food restaurants.

I've passed this place so many times wanting to try it and finally I found some time to try it for…read morelunch. Driving up I didn't realize they had a drive thru so this place became very convenient for me. They had a great menu focused on Chicago's beef sandwich and man was it delicious. I ordered the beef sandwich dipped with Cajun fries and a green goddess smoothie and MAN was I wowed by all the flavors. Fantastic place with a great menu and very friendly staff.

Chicago Food? That literally could mean anything! BUT…read more.. IMO, "Chicago Food" especially means deep dish pizza, Chicago dogs, Chicken Vesuvio, and ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES! It means a few other things too, but these top my personal list. Chicago Post Cafe does at least two of these items very well. Today, I had the Italian Beef Sandwich with hot peppers and marinade on the side. Although hard to eat (the damned things falls apart too easily), it was fantastic. I've had more than a few of these, in Chicago none the less, and this version is honestly one of the best. It's better than Portillo's, and almost as good as Johnie's. Choose your peppers...hot, mild, and/or sweet! Plan to use your fingers to get what falls off the roll, because you won't want to waste a single morsel. Drink the marinade/dip while you're at it. The menu is pretty extensive, and breakfast seems to be featured. I saw another customer's plate, and her bacon, eggs, and pancake looked incredible. The place is small and a little tight, but you can eat in-house. Only one table seats more than 2. Service was fast and friendly. Very friendly. Yeah, I am remiss. I really should be eating here more often. Strictly breakfast and lunch. 5 stars for now.