Help me, Rhonda played low over the speakers. The dining room was quieter after the dinner rush…read morewith dimmed lights except for a spotlight overhead that illuminated the table like a stage light, or the perfect backlighting for photos of drinks or entrees, depending on which you prefer. The ambiance was delightful. The perfect first date or place to clear your head. The drink menu had fall favorites, and I chose a boozy salted caramel apple cocktail that looked like it belonged on the cover of Food & Wine. But the taste managed to surpass presentation. It wasn't too heavy or strong. It was the perfect drink for the first night out in weeks. Other options were the Lemon Drop Martini or the spiced pumpkin latte martini, with plenty of beers on tap or soft drinks for the under 21 crowd. I had a hard time choosing between spaghetti or the armed Italian sandwich. Luckily, spaghetti or fries could be served as a side for the Italian sandwich, so I enjoyed the best of both worlds. The presentation was not at all what I was expecting, given that I've only ordered a bucket of spaghetti for take-out from Belleria in Kent. But this felt different. I felt fancier and spoiled by the kindness of the server, with lighthearted jokes and kindness. With each plate, the smells were even more exciting than the presentation. But the food was delicious and I wouldn't change anything. The temperature was just right. The bread on the Italian sandwich was crispy and never soggy. It smells fresh, fluffy, with a crisp outside that will definitely bring me back again. Thursday nights, there's a special for pizza, a pitcher of beer, or a carafe of house wine with two salads. The perfect chance to give it a try for less than $30. Highly recommended.

I have gone here 3 times now and this is my 2nd time getting the large calzone. The cup of marinara…read moresauce that is provided with the meal is also top tier. I can say that the calzones may be the best menu item they offer. Our waiters/waitresses have always been incredibly polite every time we've gone.

Absolutely some of the best New York style pizza you can get in the area. Their hours have changed…read moreso it's mostly a dinner time slot now and I hope they will change that back to lunch and dinner in the future but it really good pizza high-quality great taste if you're not in New York City this is the second best place.

It's just really good pepperoni huge sloppy pieces is perfect for a party yummy. definitely go out…read moreand buy.

All time favorite I've been frequenting this place since at…read moreleast the 1980's and have traveled from distances over the years just to enjoy this pizza. Never disappointed.

Yuck. The pizza is bland and overly doughy. I'll never get pizza here again when there are so many…read moreother options.

good good and service lively…read more nice location was here for Parents Weekend at Kent State

After visiting Kent State University we needed a place to relax and have a snack. We found "The…read moreRiver Merchant" 5 minutes from campus on the Cuyahoga River. It is easy to find, easy to park, spacious with plenty of seating and an outdoor deck overlooking the river. We were seated promptly and greeted by a very nice young lady by the name of Lorelei (quite a wonderful name). She was effective, efficient, pleasant, and made our experience that much better. At the entrance was a surprisingly well stocked wine cellar with some very good names. I was looking forward to a nice glass of wine for lunch. Unfortunately, the table selection only included a very few obscure names by the glass, so that option was out. The menu included all the standard burgers, flatbreads, and odds and ends one would expect. The food was good and we had a nice lunch. We finished with a nice cup of coffee and a pleasant smile from Lorelei. I very much enjoyed our excursion to Kent State University and "The River Merchant". I would recommend both.

I dined here with a friend recently and had a good experience overall. This quintessential college…read moretown bar has a charmingly rough aesthetic which is pretty much what I want when I think "college bar." It has wooden booth seats, is dimly lit and contains mostly down to earth patrons of all ages. The service was prompt and our server was pleasant. My friend ordered a grilled cheese with fries and thought it was good overall (nothing spectacular). I really enjoyed my chicken gyro mostly because I couldn't detect dill in the cucumber sauce that it came with, and I really dislike dill which is often in tzatziki sauce.

My friend and I stumbled upon this place while walking around Kent one evening. On a Monday night,…read moremost other places were closed, but Ray's Place was open.. The interior is warm and inviting and has the feel of a cozy pub. There's a large amount of seating, including a bar, tables, and booths. The menu is mainly just basic pub fare, including apps, sandwiches, soups, and salads. My friend tried the chicken Gyro and I ordered a grilled cheese and fries. Nothing fancy, just a quick evening meal. Our server was friendly and attentive. The food was just OK, nothing spectacular if I was in the area and looking for a place to pop in for a drink, I may come back, but it wouldn't be on the top of my list.

I've been coming here for awhile. I work near by so we get it for lunch periodically. If it is…read morelunch and before 4p you go to the counter and order. If you go after 4p you get seated. They have pizza which is OK. I think it's mediocre at best. They have all types of grinders. 3 different sizes and it's served on very unique bread. The grinders are good. Except tuna. Tuna is not great. The rest are pretty good. They have salads. Those are good. And they have pasta. I have never ordered the pasta. All the food is ok. They have daily specials. For a quick bite or a family meal it's not bad. They also have a full bar after 4. Staff is nice and helpful. Dining room can be messy. Prices are OK and parking is plenty. They do have a drive thru window so if picking up it's super helpful. Overall it's not bad. Just ok. Quick bite it works well.

The menu selections are vast. Take time to read through the menu. Our pizza was delicious. The…read moredraft beer list was very flood as well. Some local brews and some old stand-bye's.

Food was great and the service was excellent but the best part is the silverware was wrapped in the…read morenapkin so perfectly they must have hired Cuban cigar makers to roll them!

Went for some Italian food and settled on a Lent Special- their 2 piece fish fry with coleslaw and…read moreFrys. Excellent food, service and I really like the new remodeled dining room. Gabby was our server and she is outstanding. Very pleasant, outgoing and fast.

We had a going away party for a fellow employee with 14 people in attendance. They also had…read moreanother large group at the same time. They handled our group with great service and we noticed no lag between ordering and receiving drinks and/or food. Food was good and the event was a success!

Amazing place to dine! The food was delicious. Portions are large here. We each ended up with…read moreenough for lunch the next day. Very helpful & friendly staff. The owner came to our table to say hello, introduce himself, and to make sure we were happy with everything. Turns out this restaurant has been in Tallmadge for 20 years. Really enjoyed our meals and eating in this relaxing atmosphere. My spouse ate the meatloaf dinner and I ate the perch and fries. Delicious! Save room for dessert and get the ice cream sandwich. Very creative dessert! It was so good, if we would have had room, we would have ordered two. Desserts can easily be shared between two people. We will definitely eat here again.

Like seeing an old friend after 40 years, I had Alteri's for the first time since 1985. Yum…read more Takes me back to the university of Akron Chuckery. I typically do not like pepperoni under cheese but for Alteri's it works. They ecen offered me a slice of their Spaghetti pizza at no charge. So cool. This is a take out only location.

I've been eating their pizza for nearly 60 years. It's the best and always consistently the same!read more

Ordered a pizza for pick up .....when I went to pick it up the young lady was friendly and showed…read moreme the pizza....the pizza almost didn't make it home it smelled so good. Pizza was hot with fresh toppings and the sauce is the best. I will be back!