A friend and I ate at Lievita for the first time today 4/29/26. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered soup, salad and Chicken Alfredo from the lunch menu. My friend said the Alfredo was good and the soup and salad were excellent. The mushroom Marsala soup was fantastic and the salad was extremely fresh. I also ordered a pizza to go(so I wouldn't have to fix dinner). While we were eating our server brought a pizza out for my "approval". Said the kitchen staff baked it a bit too long and asked if the pizza was too charred for my taste. Unfortunately it was too charred. He took it back to the kitchen and they remade my pizza. Second pizza was perfect. That is great customer service! I will definitely return to Lievita. It is a great addition to food choices in Chillicothe. I was totally impressed. read more

Food was really good and the service was great and the servings are generous. The all around look and feel of the atmosphere is friendly, classy and inviting. I will suggest this restaurant to friends and family. read more

Shout out to the amazing Lievita staff for an amazing dinning experience and delicious food! 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! read more

Recently saw on social media that Lievita in Chillicothe, OH was ranked 25th in the WORLD for their pizza. So the next time we were up there we decided to stop in and give it a try. Despite living 30 minutes away we had yet to give this place a try. Located on Paint Street near Yoktangee Park, parking can be an issue. During the day it's metered - after 5 no charge but still rather limited spots for the number of stores in the area. We found one across the street. We got there about 30 minutes before closing but service was courteous and we were seated and had our food within 20 minutes. We weren't the only late arrivals. Another couple came in behind us. We felt bad about being there after closing but many tables still had people eating when we left. We asked for the pizza they are known for and got a 16" NY style cheese pizza brought to us in minutes. Super hot! Overall, we were underwhelmed with the pizza. Sauce was good and not acidic. Pizza could have used more cheese. It seemed like the sauce to cheese ratio favored sauce. The star was the crust. Nice and crunchy. Edge was cooked nicely but I would have liked it to have give a little longer so the middle had more structure. Next time we'd definitely order it topped. They use cupped pepperoni so my husband was happy. I generally eat cheese pizza but even I said it could benefit from a topping or at least more cheese. I'd give the place 7/10 but we're willing to try other things on the menu to see if the cheese pizza just wasn't for us. read more

It was okay, spices were off for me. Tried a variety of offerings, so it wasn't just one thing (multiple sauces, meatballs, pizzas). Pricey for what it was. Staff was friendly, however there were not enough people working. Service was very slow. Had to go get the waitress for the check. read more

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Reasonable prices and good food. The ambiance was delightful and service was great. It was downtown Chillicothe so I was happy I was packing. We watched two pigeons fight to the death for a piece of bread. We ate the winner read more

Lievita - Happy I ate hear - Italian Near Me - Chillicothe, Ohio

The food was good, 7.1 on the pizza! Didn't try to famous cheese though ( yet) The service wasn't good at all, I made a point to tell her it was our first time so she would tell us about the famous cheese, suggest items or explain items so we ordered what sounded good. The refills only happened once ( no ice included in warm sweet tea) I had Cajun pasta so I needed that cool iced tea) when I asked for to go boxes ( we ordered a large pizza for two) she didn't bring a pizza box she brought regular to go boxes when we had over half a pizza left. So the service isn't good nor worthy of inside dining for my preference considering the bill was 85 , so I will order to go possibly. Just giving honest feedback. The Ranch is AMAZING!!! read more

Pizza is superb. Husband got chicken parmigiana-it was good too. The cheese bread as an appetizer was very good. It's a good dining experience-will be back. read more

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I will first say that we went on Mothers Day Weekend and they were very busy so they may not have had their "A game" going. We had a reservation but had to wait on the hostess to take an order before we could tell her we had arrived. After that we were promptly seated. 2 of us ordered the Cajun Shrimp Fettuccini and 2 of us ordered the pizza and wing combo. The pasta dishes were not hot when served. It was almost as if they were prepared and then sat waiting while the pizza and wings finished up. There was very little sauce and the noodles were under cooked. The bone in wings were ok, but the boneless wings had a very heavy breading and they were overcooked / borderline burnt. The pizzas were ok, quite heavy on the sauce. The waitress was nice and even though she was busy she checked in to see if we needed anything every so often . Overall we were disappointed but believe that the biggest issue was timing (timing of how long to cook, timing of when to plate, etc). I think that everything would have been much better if they had sufficient staff and a better game plan for how to handle the amount of business that they are getting but I doubt we return. read more

Service extremely slow. Were told if ordering pizza would be 30 to 40 minutes because pizza ovens backed up. Was 1 hour 10 minutes to get our pizza. Lots of carry out orders and we saw several people leave without their orders because got tired of waiting. They started turning people away at the door because they were so behind. Garlic bread with cheese was very good. Pizza was just ok. Pepperoni greasy, pizza burnt on the bottom and pizza not even hot when we got it. It is a nice little family friendly restaurant but will not be back read more

The food was very good! We tried pasta and pizza. All was very good! We will definitely be back!

Great food with quality ingredients! The pizza is fantastic, but do is everything else and you don't have to feel bad about eating there because of the ingredients! read more

Brought my wife & in laws here for Sunday dinner with no expectation since it's relatively new & lacked extensive reviews on here. My in laws are notoriously picky eaters so anytime we can find a local spot they like it's a big win & allows them some variation outside of the chain restaurants like Frisch's, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, etc. First impressions were that is was very quiet at 6:45. Only two tables occupied between the two dining areas. Our party of 4 had no wait & our server Gabby had our drink orders & appetizer selection down in under 5 mins from us walking in. We asked about the menu favorites but since she was new (technically her 3rd day) she gladly shared what limited preferences she had with us. My in laws went with the spaghetti & meatballs & tortellini ala vodka. Both came with choice of soup or salad. The side salads were quite big & the choices were Caesar, spinach, or mixed greens. I chose the Marsala & roasted pepper soup. My wife chose the spinach & berry salad. Cheese sticks were honestly epic. Closest thing I can compare them to are Venezuelan Tequenos. Very different style of cheese stick & very good & full of cheese, no empty space. My Marsala chicken was very good as well & perfectly portioned for the price. There is no reason to dine at any other Italian in the area especially Olive Garden when you can now come here & support a local business downtown with good food at the same price. Shout out to Gabby who was very patient & accommodating with my in laws! read more

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Service and ambiance was great, went with a few other people (I'd say about 5) but when we got our pizza it was completely charred on the bottom and my spaghetti had zero to no flavor, meatballs that came with it were hard and when we re-ordered the meatballs they were just as hard. read more

I wanted to give an update on the review I gave this past Thursday. To my surprise, on Friday morning I received a call from one of the owners . She was concerned and sincerely apologetic about the pizza I had received . She actually thanked me for leaving the review and said they used the feedback as a training tool to correct their miscues. Long story short she had it setup for me to show up on Saturday evening at an agreed time and a pizza would be waiting on me when I walked in the door. True to her word, the pizza was waiting on me when I arrived and it was great as she promised it would be . I will definitely be going back . Thanks for caring Shari ! read more

Lievita - Italian Near Me - Chillicothe, Ohio

Food and service was fantastic. Me and my wife enjoyed the new York style pizza as well as the bruchetta read more

Lievita - New York style pizza and cheese sticks in the background - Italian Near Me - Chillicothe, Ohio

Delicious! The service is a little slow, but you can tell everything is homemade. Lovely little restaurant in downtown.

We went here today for dinner with our toddler and had a wonderful experience! This was our third or fourth time here and it was terrific, as usual. The staff are so nice, accommodating, and quick. They are always so good with our toddler too! Everything tastes like it is made fresh and from scratch, even down to their salad dressing! The portions are also generous. I don't think I've ever finished my dish in one sitting! There's never been a wait when we've gone and the food always comes out pretty quickly. Great local restaurant - I am so glad we have them in downtown Chillicothe! read more

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Food: was outstanding and tasty. Cooked the way we like pizza, Crispy! Service: Samantha was very sweet and attentive. Helpful with describing the crusts of the different pizzas as well as toppings Ambiance: great music playing 80's blend, lighting not bright (which is good for me). Looked like a well stocked bar for those wanting a drink. We ate lunch so no alcohol for us. Located in Downtown Chillicothe with great shops located all around. We will defiantly be back to try some pasta next time. Our pizza (medium size) $19.98 2 ice tea $6.98. This price was a little high for tea, I think‍ Over all a great experience. Great job! read more

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Wonderful eatery that will return Excellent menu of choices Fresh ingredients for the salads Great portions And the service was knowledgeable about the menu details and prompt attention by Kim This is a restaurant I see frequently stopping for our patronage read more

Finally! A locally owned Italian restaurant! Love Italian food but hate the Chillicothe chain restaurants? Lievita is here to rescue us! A large menu, with all your Italian favorites, a full bar, and excellent customer service make a wonderful dining experience. There is plenty of on street parking. I popped in, not knowing what the restaurant offered. I was pleasantly surprised to see a full Italian menu. I was promptly seated, and greeted (which is rare these days). Every plate of food from the kitchen that went past me had me on the edge of my seat awaiting my lasagna. When I received my food, I was not disappointed. The lasagna is a cheesy, meaty paradise, served piping hot. I will definitely be back. Check it out! read more

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My first time in town and I wanted a meal that didn't come from a fast food establishment. I used Yelp reviews as my guide, and they did not disappoint. I arrived at Lievita early in the evening and it was very quiet. I received a very warm and appreciative greeting and given the choice of any seat in the restaurant. The menu was varied and in the price range I expected. When I inquired about beer on tap I was given thorough descriptions and offers to taste any before I made my selection. I landed on a suggested IPA and was very pleased. My meal choice was a NY style pizza. It was cooked to perfection, someone in the kitchen is keenly aware of just how to crisp up a thin crust pizza without going too far. During my meal I noted that the restaurant was very popular with Doordash customers. I also observed a non customer stop in and ask to use the restroom. She was greeted warmly and guided to the women's room. If I am ever in the area again I will certainly dine at Lievita. I feel really good know that I am able to support a family business where I am truly appreciated as a customer. read more

Best resturant food that we have had in a long time. Fresh local farm to table. Nice varitey on the menue. Staff friendly and knowledgible about the food and local activities. Enjoyed the healthier choices for our meal. The food was seasoned perfectly. When we are in the area again we will be definately stopping there to eat again. read more

They hosted our group of 9 ( with a reservation) for drinks, apps and dinner on a Wednesday late afternoon. Great service and food. Large portions! Definitely recommend. read more

Plenty of food and quite good. Service could have been a bit better. Overall, a very good experience.

Food quality was not up to par with being "real" Italian restaurant prices are really high for the Chillicothe area and portion sizes do not match up. This is my second time trying it and I believe the quality actually got worse. Service was good food quality and portion size was not. I would skip this because it's just too expensive, it was $35 for one person. read more

Was meet at hostesses stand by a smiling young lady who promptly seated us. Our server took care of us in a timely manner. I had a spinach potato chowder that was very tasty. The Italian sausage & peppers w/ pasta was outstanding, the sausage had great seasoning with plenty of fennel. The building was very inviting very classic interior with a wonderful bar. read more

Read reviews on Yelp and decided to stop in! was excellent!!! Be hungry when you go! Portions are large.

Food was really delicious and our service was excellent! Chicken Marsala was soo good. Highly Recommend!

The food was amazing! Tasted so fresh and authentic. It was a nice change from a lot of corporatized restaurant's . The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. It was quiet and the server was friendly and a lot of help! read more

The food was great, the people were so nice, but the ambiance could use a little help. It was be really nice if they played a low volume music to help drown out other visitors conversations for a more intimate/personal experience. Another option is higher barriers behind seats but I do feel this would take away from the familial atmosphere of the restaurant. Overall, definitely recommend & would visit again. read more

I came back in to this restaurant and the food and service was excellent. Could not have been better. Awesome experience.

Had another wonderful dinner at Lievita. Best Italian food in around by far. I love that they make all their own breads dressings desserts which are heavenly and I think even their pastas right there in House so fresh and amazing . The Tiramisu and the carrot cake are to die for also the tortellini and Buffalo baked macaroni and cheese top notch . sometimes there is a little bit of a wait but the food is definitely worth the wait. The staff is friendly even got a chit-chat about the carrot cake with one of the owners they all really made you feel like family . Very clean establishment. Can't wait to go back. read more

Wonderful homemade food, including desserts. Pasta from Italy. Please check this out! read more

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I would have a great review over this place if the customer service wasn't less than a 1 for me. The first time I came in with my girlfriend we were seated, then waited very close to 30 minutes before anyone came and asked us what we would like to drink. The 30 minutes of waiting came to an end when a nice group of people noticed we have been waiting and spoke up and got someones attention to come to us. The 2nd time me and my girlfriend came in, we were seated, then waited another 30 minutes until we got up and left because it was the 2nd time it happened. Im not sure if its the fact we are both underage and its a stereotype that teenagers dont tip well (over $20 tip first time I went), but even then its just sad. I know it could have been a mistake but I would like to add that both booths from behind us and in front of us had someone take there order, with one of booths coming in 5 minutes after we did. Walked over to Old Canal Smokehouse and got wonderful customer service so im writing this no longer upset. read more

This restaurant is the best in Chillicothe. Authentic Italian Food! Ordered the Chicken Marsala with asparagus! Very tasty! Definitely will be back! Service was awesome! read more

Good food, slow service. They were definitely understaffed for a Saturday night. It took us and other customers too long to be seated, not because there were no seats, but because the staff were too busy waiting tables and mixing drinks. Other customers were visibly annoyed by that. Once our drink order was taken, it took a good 20 minutes for the server to come back and take our food order. In their defense, it was county fair week and several other downtown restaurants were closed (due to having booths there), so it was busy, but still... Ambiance: Prince is not exactly the music I think of when I think of Italian food, but it could have worse. read more

We have been here multiple times and the food and service are always great and we have them on our short list of favorite.

We ordered through DoorDash and my calzone was burnt on the bottom and raw on the top. There was no marinara sauce delivered even though I asked for it. I called (spoke with Ava) but the manager refused to talk to me on the phone, or to make it right, they just said to take it up with DoorDash. That is really lousy customer service. read more

Lievita - Italian Near Me - Chillicothe, Ohio

Probably best food you could can get in Chillicothe some of the best lasagna I've had taste like something you could get in Columbus but local read more