I am hard to please when it comes Italian cuisine. That said, Albano's is definitely delivered!! My…read morewife and I each had a tortellini dish (I the braised short rib and she the lobster) and shared. Both were incredible. The best part is the flavors maintained their own identities instead of blending into one. Too often I have had tortellini dishes at other places that seemed like they were made in a crockpot. However, that is not the Albano's way. The place is very cozy, in a nice town, with very friendly staff. The owner even took time to stop by our table and talk with us...very down to earth. Also, I was impressed by the portion size. You won't go away hungry. I highly recommend making a reservation. We went on a Wednesday evening around 5:00 and they were pretty full. I could easily imagine people lining up outside on a weekend. It's that good!!

Housemade Bread $8.00 Brassica Caesar Salad $20.00…read moreCaramelized Onion Tortellini $29.00 We devoured the focaccia bread. Bread was super fresh and steaming hot. Salad was enough for 4 - 6 people. Me and my partner had plenty of leftovers. So many ingredients almost too many to list. The ingredients that stood out were the Asparagus, mushrooms, and broccolini. Ingredients were hot and delicious. We split the Carmelized Onion Tortellini. It was magical. Great buttery taste and the Carmelized Onions oozed out of the tortellini when I cut into it with the fork. We were stuffed when we left and had enough leftovers to eat for dinner the next day. Cannot wait to go back....

The charcuterie board was full and amazing. The roast beef and blue cheese and turkey with apple…read moreand brie sandwiches were delicious. Worth the price with excellent customer service!

Come for the meat and cheese counter, stay for the nook in the back of the store where all of the…read moregorgeous bottles of wine live. Actually, in my case, I came for the wine nook. I read that this is a good place to find a great bottle of wine, and it's true. Old World Market will satisfy the indulgent, bougie food lover in you -- the food lover who likes pretty charcuterie boards made from thinly sliced prosciutto shaped into flowers. And it will indulge the wine lover in you -- the one who likes a good glass of wine. It's a small store. Surprisingly small, actually! But along with wine and meats and cheeses, you'll find specialty food items like Swedish Pippi Longstocking candy (what?), pasta in all shapes and sizes, cookies, teas, oils and lots of imported goodies. You'll mostly find food imported from Europe: Italy and Nordic countries, specifically. They offer readymade sandwiches and small charcuterie boxes to go, for those of us who want to live deliciously but also have stuff to do elsewhere. Basically, this is a great place to visit to find something delectable to eat or drink in Valparaiso.

My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday and took me here for the first time. What a lovely…read moreexperience! The open kitchen is absolutely lovely, and I can't believe how beautiful the decor is. It's definitely something you wouldn't expect to find in Indiana. Everyone ordered the filet mignon, except for me. I ordered the sea bass , which was highly recommended by our waiter. Great service and drink selection. And the filets and fish were extremely tender. I would love to return if the menu rotates!

Sat at the bar by myself and watched Elly work her TAIL OFF while also providing excellent service…read moreat the bar. The food was fantastic and the wine pairings Elly recommended were spot on. GO HERE.

I went early for my reservation and in the bar the bartender Jade was amazing! Her mixology made…read morethe best cocktails I ever had and her dinner recommendations was exactly to my taste! Jade

Don't make the same mistake I did, check your to-go orders. They will rip you off. $19 for 11…read moreskinny rings of calamari.

We used Lia as our caterer. the food was great . everyone at our party was impressed…read more Thanks Maria and Lia.

Nice little restaurant off I-94 and has good Italian food. Salad had homemade blue cheese dressing…read moreand croutons. The spaghetti sauce was a little too sweet for our taste but overall not bad. My spouse said the meatball was flat tasting. The owner was delightful and the Chapman stick music was a nice touch!

I haven't ate here in years but I'm just here to talk about that gentleman who offers free drinks…read moreto dashers as they wait for their orders. I don't know his name but he's the only one I encounter with when I have orders from there.

I ordered online through the mobile app, and the food was ready so quickly!…read more The staff is super friendly and efficient! I was offered a free drink, and dessert. I took the desserts, and offered to pay but they refused. The food was delicious! I Highly recommend this restaurant.

This place should not be called pestos, it should be called "Garlics" or "Wow That's Garlic!" (…read morejust know, I love garlic as if it is the answer to a prayer) Anyway, this is not a chain, it is a mom and pop Italian/American style place. Think of it as a sup'ed up Olive Garden. This IS midwestern comfort food style Italian. Which means lotsa cheese. And while I don't think they "house make" the pasta-dough or noodles (not Albano's or such) but they have some great sauces and if you like garlic well brother, have they got some garlic for you:) The garlic and macadamia nut sauce is unique and wow does it pack a FLAVOR. And last but not least THEIR GARLIC CESAR DRESSING IS ADDICTIVE. I am not kidding, I have been going in and buying a pint or a quart container once a week or two. I put that stuff on salad sure, but dip a slice of pizza on it WOW or on their Italian beef. They have standard frozen fried calamari but they doctor it with their own hand dipped doe and it is at least on par with most Midwest mom and pops. The only fresh squid is main and Lincoln.

This is seriously the best restaurant around! Noah was our waiter and was amazing and helped us…read morewith all the recommendations! We will definitely be back! Go here! It's a hidden gem!!!

This is your average run-of-the-mill grocery store, with one caveat, they have a few magnificent…read moresales. I'd say at least once a month they have a deal so remarkable that I scamper over here to load up on that item. Last week they had Old Orchard apple juice, fairly big jug for 98¢. I came in just for that. Bought a dozen. I get a little sheepish like I'm taking advantage, but the clerks are glad to see you and glad you're getting a great deal. No need to worry if you aren't picking up your whole week's worth of groceries, they couldn't be nicer. They also always have a nice selection of seasonal items wether that's pumpkins and mums in the fall or Christmas wreaths and poinsettias after Thanksgiving. Especially if you have errands in Calumet Ave, be sure to stop by!

You people who "praise" T and C, MUST have something wrong with you! Especially since the recent…read moretakeover. Their prices are outrageous. Big deal, they run a few products at a sale price. That's just a game they play with us. That makes people think their overall prices are good. They'll run a few good deals to get you into the store and then they hose you on the rest of the items. Remember, you have to bag your own groceries too. They have little price signs everywhere, "supposedly" showing the regular price, versus the "new" price. Are you kidding me? Did you ever look at those tags? Then they show "their" price on the tag. They have raised prices dramatically, since the new company took over. They're making a complete fool of you, if you think they haven't raised them. They're fooling you BIG TIME. Here's a perfect example. They hung a sign from the ceiling in the meat department that said: "Lower prices on thousands of items. Ground beef $7.18 for a pound.....a POUND! Does that sound like a "low" price to you? Plus, it comes in a tube. You have no idea what you're getting, because you can't see the meat. Here's another one. Chuck roast for $9.98 a pound. Does sound like a "bargain" to you? I could go on and on, how they're playing games with us customers. But you're getting railroaded folks. They put in a new floor, dressed some things up and shoppers think they're getting a great deal. Some of you really need to wake up. But that's ok, keep shopping there and fritter your money away. It's only "money," right? SMH.

Great pizza! I ordered a regular crust with sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers. The food was…read moreprepared fast and arrived nice and hot!

Good prices. Quality food. Everything made in house. I can get an 8" pepperoni pizza and side salad…read morefor $11. It has light sauce automatically. Pulled pork sandwich is pretty good and economical too

This is a great find! The atmosphere is casual and inviting. It was right across from the hotel and…read moreconvenient. I had the "meatloaf" which was brisket/short rib combined with a nice sauce on top. Absolutely delicious. It came with mashed potatoes/gravy and bacon green beans. They use the fresh green beans that "squeak" when you bite into them. Full bar with some hard to find bourbons. I will definitely be back!

I admit, I checked out the restaurants in the area before we arrived on our 4 day stay and I knew…read morethis had to be one of our stops. Anytime else do that? Funny enough, we had visited a sister restaurant by the same owners in Miami a few years ago and loved it. The menu was different (more seafood based) but the vibe was the same...laid back, fun and in a super cute setting. We sat in the bar area and we're there for happy hour. Honestly folks, you can't beat the happy hour prices for both food or drinks. I went with a glass of wine and hubby had a beer on draft. We decided on fried pickles because who doesn't love them? I know fried pickles and wine... Not the most common combo but that's how I role. For our entrees we both had chicken. And let me tell you, it was cooked perfectly. The crispy skin was amazing! You shouldn't be shocked that I ate the skin, I had just finished fried pickles so I knew there would be nothing healthy about this meal!! The biscuit was also very good. And did I mention the happy hour prices... Bonus!! Our waitress was the bartender and she was so great. She was warm and friendly and made our great experience even better! I actually complimented her for her service, she was so above and beyond and was surprised to learn she hasn't worked there that long. I think her name was Michelle, but sadly I waited a few weeks to write this review and now I'm not positive (def not an Elite move).