So me and my husband for the last 15 years, having coming to visit my in-laws and his family in…read moreWellston, Ohio and we were always come around Christmas and we never went back home to San Diego,California without going to Chillicothe. We would always go to Ivy's and pick out our Christmas ornaments to take back with us. Well, 2024. We were your visiting to see the lighting of the Christmas tree and it was so magical it was snowing carolers singing, and we were hungry, and this girl loves her pasta, so my mother-in-law said there's a really adorable Italian restaurant. Let's go see if we can get a table, so we walked from Ivy's down to this adorable Italian Restaurant and before I even walked in, I knew I wanted to eat there. My husband opened the door and we were greeted with such a smile and hospitality. The seating area was packed. Little kids were playing. The joy of Christmas was in the air and we love Christmas That's why we would always come to Ohio around Christmas time. We have never experienced Christmas like we do in Ohio. We are a family that goes above and beyond during Christmas we even do Christmas in July lol, it's like being in a Christmas hallmark movie when we're here in Ohio we never have experienced living in 4 seasons. We have always grew up with sunshine and flip-flops lol, wearing rain-boots and scarfs and beanies were more of a fashion statement lol. My husband and myself always said once our four kiddos were grown and married and out of the house we would move to Wellston, Ohio, So that we did, September 2026, and that year was the heaviest snow Wellston has seen in years. My husband took me on a date ‍‍and of course we had lunch at your adorable restaurant. You guys had just opened for lunch and we walked in and got seated. There was only 1 other couple in the restaurant and this sweet young girl and the cook welcomed us as if we ‍‍were regulars lol we had the most wonderful ambience and company. We sat at the booth next to the bar and had the most wonderful lunch date‍‍ We shared with them how we had just moved her from California and we were so excited to hear all about Ohio. Not one time while we were there did anyone else come in to eat, It was like it was created for just us to be there as if my husband reserved the whole restaurant just for me lol we believe God has his perfect timing, and right when we were getting ready to leave is when people started coming in to eat lunch, that young girl and guy working there made us feel like home So, that adorable restaurant will always hold a special place in our hearts We will always have dinner as long as we can get a table the evening of the lighting of the Christmas tree, we can't wait to bring our kids and grandchildren and our families and friends. It will be our signature place. So fast forward, my aunt is doing a women's conference in Chillicothe this evening 6/5/26 and it's rare when we can get a group of us ladies together and fellowship and have dinner, so I made reservations for 11 of some very special ladies, that God has brought into my life since I've been living here, and all of these ladies besides me and my mother-in-law have never been to your restaurant. So I am so excited to bring them to our signature spot. With that being said, I will always have a vision and hear those cute little kids playing in the seating area the 1st night we walked in to eat there. It's the little things that matter that make it so very special and the little kiddos definitely make the ambience of Christmas when we were waiting to be seated that night and the little kiddo's were so excited to see Santa and we're singing Christmas carols as we were all waiting to get seated, I never have cared how long I would wait for a table because the ambience was so amazing as busy and packed as the restaurant was, our waitress made us feel as if we were the only ones in the restaurant, My husband and myself ‍‍ are so excited to continue to make memories there and to top it off. The food is absolutely amazing and my husband is a pizza critic, and this girl knows her Italian food So with all that being said, I want to say thank you for the joy that we get walking in your door I am so excited to get ready for my girls night and eat dinner at our favorite restaurant. Love and Blessings, Jeremy and Julie Rider

Shout out to the amazing Lievita staff for an amazing dinning experience and delicious food!…read more We made a reservation close to closing due to CHS's late graduation. Graduation ran way over what we thought and they accommodate us still! They were super friendly the food was amazing as always and they went above and beyond! This restaurant was already fast to becoming our go to and they are definitely in the top spot now!

The food has always been delicious and the staff is very friendly and good at what they do. I don't…read morethink theres ever been a time that ive left there unhappy.

Stopped in while headed home for the holidays. Greeted by a nice staff and an excessive amount of…read moreChristmas decorations. Esp. for days ahead of Thanksgiving. But it looked nice. Family ordered a variety of meals. The Trio of Italy with fettuccini Alfredo, chicken parmesian, and lasagna. Ziti rosa, Ziti marinara and a big pepperoni pizza. The dipping bread came out with marinara. It was ok. The salads weren't that exciting either and the blue cheese dressing was truly not great. The potato soup was better but also not remarkable. The mains came quickly and followed suit. Most things weren't bad they just seemed like a knockoff Olive Garden - and that's not exactly great either. The exceptions were the lasagna and chicken parmesan. The lasagna just wasn't good at all and the chicken was overdone and dry. I found the pizza decent, but the rest of the family was less impressed. Our oldest said it reminded her of high school pizza and others reported it was bland. We didn't complain but someone was kind enough to provide a complimentary cheesecake with the sauces. One who sampled it didn't find it to be that wonderful either.

The food was wonderful. Two pizzas (8inch pepperoni and 8inch monster),steak. Sandwich and baked…read morespaghetti with garlic sticks as well as 2 dinner salads. Everyone enjoyed the food and the workers were so kind. I can't wait to return!

It's rare I go through Portsmouth/ Waverly going to and from Columbus. But this time I did, and I…read morehaven't had Fred's Pizza in years and forgot what it even tasted like so I thought we'd have a little adventure and stop. Orders are placed at the counter. Pizza on the thinner side with sweet sauce, very common style in Appalachia. It tastes a lot like Gino's in West Virginia if you are familiar with that chain. I did really like it. I don't think I would plan a trip specifically so I could stop there but when I find my way back that way again, would be happy to stop in especially as there are so few places along the route.

Stomach filling Italian food for the soul! I'm usually not an Italian food lover because red sauce…read moredoesn't like me, but I very much enjoy the Alfredo sauce here! It's a nice little restaurant, staff is friendly, and the food is very tasty. I typically like to order the stuffed shells with Alfredo sauce, recently I started adding Italian sausage with it for a little bit or zing and protein. The portions are typically huge and worth the price! The only feedback I can give that stopped this from being a 5* review is that often they are missing ingredients for certain dishes. Last time it was Caesar dressing, one time it was the Italian sausage, and the list goes on. They have a chalk board at the front to show you what items/ingredients they are out of for the day. Regardless, there are enough great recipes that you can absolutely find something that will be just as great.

This family-owned Italian restaurant makes you feel like you've stepped back in time to the 1940s…read morewith checkered table cloths, brick walls, & old time photos. Our waiter may have been the grandson of one of the owners (not sure). Even though he was young he was very engaging and worked hard to please us. The menu was extensive with every Italian dish imaginable, including pizza. We ordered meat ravioli on spaghetti with homemade red sauce and angel hair pasta with little neck clams in white wine sauce. We had a house salad and the meals came with their homemade cheese bread and marinara. Everything was absolutely delicious. We ate every bite (no leftovers to take home)! We highly recommend Belini Cucina. Wish we lived closer so we could go there often!

Great food. Great service Great ambiance…read more But why does the Brass Monkey sign have an ape on it?

Neat little place. We were the only ones in there at lunch time on Saturday, which we felt was odd…read more Waiter was fun. One of those jabbing, playful guys. Had a longggg wait for food. Over 20 mins with no one else there. Odd again, but we got a discount for the wait. Food was great, although possibility of sickness later in the day from this food. Only guessing as this was the only meal until then. Would still try again and would still recommend. Truly feel like our experience was isolated.

Wait time: seated immediately with reservations Atmosphere:…read moreseem to be a pretty classy restaurant. It was our first time there so we weren't sure what to expect. Food: I had the Kentucky hot brown. And it was probably the most amazing hot brown. I have had. pretty decent proportions. Price: $$$ Cleanliness: 10/10

Good food and nice atmosphere for a special occasion. Service was above par and the river barges…read morepassing by made it a great experience.

We saw this while driving through town and thought we'd give it a try. The dining area is large,…read moreclean and modern. You place your order at a counter, when your food is done a server brings it to your table. We ordered pizza and it was really good, their crust is crunchy, thin and light. The sauce was really flavorful and there were plenty of toppings. They have an arcade, an axe throwing area and a large party room. I thought everything was great!!

What are these low ratings?! This is one of the three best pizzas I've ever had in my life. I LOVE…read morethe crispy crust, the boiling hot loads of cheese and the generous toppings to the edge. The staff were so jovial and friendly, and I liked hearing them laugh while they worked. The space is super casual and reminds me of the kind of place you'd go with your parents when you were a kid. It's just a basic local pizza place with really solidly good pizza. I look forward to coming back to the area and eating more!

Great service, had a burger and a veggie burger both were amazing. Great spot for a grub and nice…read moreatmosphere I do recommend.

One of the best places to eat on Court street. The food is so cheap it's hard to believe it's so…read moregood! We eat here every time we visit and haven't been disappointed yet!!

Great great Pizza and love the groove ! Service was awesome! Even though place was completely full!…read moreHighly recommend!

The pizza was fantastic. Service not so much. It took 10 mins for anyone to come to our table and…read moreno one came to give us our check. We were sitting for 30 mins after finishing our pizza. We had to go find someone to pay our bill. We'll be back but I hope the service is better.

Great ambience great service feels like home love love love it it's amazing you need to tryread more

Great tasting pizzas!! Lloyd was the originator of Cardo's Pizza and he certainly has stayed with…read morethe original way of making pizzas. If looking for the classic Cardo's taste Lloyd's Pizzeria has it. By far the best pizza place in Waverly.