Tavolino

Chris was a wonderful bartender. Quick service, super nice, let us request a million songs. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place and its great as a college bar. People hate expecting it to be a dive bar but in reality these college kids work their butts off. 9/10!

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

Veggie burger

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Alfonso's Italian Kitchen And Bakery

4.6(10 reviews)

10.9 mi

This turned into a two meal takeout order because we got sweets from their case that were too…read moretempting to pass up, and then got sandwiches for lunch. I was a little happier with my blueberry muffin than I was my Cousin Vinny. I wanted so bad for the sandwich to taste like an amazing Muffaletta because of the ingredients, but it didn't blow my mind. Still, it was fine. It was disappointing that they were out of chicken cutlets because several of the sandwiches had that as the critical ingredient. But I would go back to explore the cutlets and their various Italian mains (lasagna, meatballs, etc) if I am ever in Nelsonville again.

Cute little spot in this town. Grabbed some tiramisu. It was pretty good. Quick and fast service…read moreand good selection.

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Little Italy Pizza

3.7(15 reviews)

2.7 mi

The food tonight was 10/10 I got the blt pizza with a order of the cheesy breadsticks!…read more I had no issues with the service :) They were fast, served my food hot and fresh! Good job guys:) The store was pretty clean that I could see from drive through window

Food is delicious, especially for a small business. Tastes homemade. I personally love their…read moreItalian subs and their taco pizzas! The staff is funny and kind, and will even help you carry pizzas to your car if you ask them to. They have many drink options. You can change your food however you like, add things, get rid of things, they listen. They even have a cauliflower crust! Very inclusive. It might not be the neatest lobby you've ever seen, but it's a nice place to sit and eat your food. The workers leave you alone while you're eating, and you can sit for however long you want (unless they're closing obviously.) You can do your school work in here, paperwork, they don't mind. They also deliver, and the delivery people I have met are very nice!

This is a jumbo strombole which as you can send is 3x bigger than my remote

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Cutler's Restaurant

3.5(67 reviews)

1.1 mi

•$$$

The food was exceptional. I don't even like alcohol, but their pear martini was superb. Their…read morewaiter was entertaining and VERY good at his job. Well done! The restaurant was elegant and I would recommend this place for good date. The Appalachian paella was *chefs kiss*.

The food was terrible. Paid for an expensive steak that was not seasoned and you could taste that…read moreit was seared on a gas grill (hints the gas taste). The side of garlic mash was lack luster in taste. Also ordered the penne Alfredo that was bland and was just sauce in the bottom of the bowl with pasta put on top. Will not be returning especially after the price it cost for the meal. Would have had a better dinner at any fast food restaurant at 1/10th the price.

Cutler's Sangria

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Brazen beef?

Avalanche Pizza

3.9(186 reviews)

1.3 mi

Easily the best pizza in southern Ohio. Very creative menu…read more We've had the super mushroom (my fave), the Philly, pepperoni, and the skeletonwitch (spicy). Their crust is phenomenal. Try the green chili jam!!! Service is fast. Only outdoor seating which with Ohio weather can be a pain. There's a speedway down a bit so order pizza then go grab drinks. By he time you get back - pizza done! They also have take & bake. We found it by accident first time then drive an hour back to have it again. It's that good. Full menu is not posted in the store so make sure you check the website.

As a college town, Athens has a plethora of pizza options. Avalanche stands out among this sea of…read moreslices. It leads for its creativity of combos, it leads for local sourcing of ingredients, it leads for its stall at the Saturday Farmer's Market with numerous bread options, and it leads for local ownership with deep commitment to investing in the community. The Super Mushrooms with diverse fresh mushroom types and ricotta and asiago cheese is always my go to even with lots of other tempting combos available in regular, gluten free, and cauliflower crust options in 10" and 14" size options. There is a table in the tiny parking lot for eating at the restaurant, but really this is for takeout or delivery. They do have NY Style and regular cheese and pepperoni slices available by the slice on walk in plus some to go salads and cannoli in the small pick up area.

The Great Steak and Potato Pie and Jalapeño Poppers

What was left of our pizza by the time I got the camera out.

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Delicious pie

Eclipse Company Store

3.9(98 reviews)

2.2 mi

Visited this establishment once during a Sunday brunch and loved the environment. The ambiance of…read morethe place was cozy and welcoming. The customer service was exceptional. The food was really tasty and comforting, however my only issue are the prices of buffet. That's the only reason I'm giving 4 stars. (Plus I can't quite give 4.5, otherwise they'd get 4.5 stars rather than 4.) If it's in your affordability, I'd recommend stopping for a bite with your family or group of friends. (Note: The roasted brussel sprouts & little flaky danishes are DELICIOUS!)

It was my first time visiting eclipse. The atmosphere felt very homey and there was someone playing…read morelive music. The service was good seated quick on a high top and the server got our orders in fast and the food was out as well. The Mac n cheese eggrolls were new and interesting. Outside was crispy and crunchy and you bite into a soft Mac n cheese pieces. I ordered the my first rodeo sandwich. It came with chicken, bacon, jalapeños, and the side of vegetables for the sandwich lettuce, tomatoes, onion. The chips are their speciality homemade kettle chips. Those were savory and crunchy. I think they can do a better job with sharing daily specials for the food I know they specialize in beer but I did not try any. Server jumped quick into starting us with drinks. Especially for a tourist like me there should be a welcome since this is a very dandy spot to have a restaurant. So service was a 2/5 food was a 3/5.

Chocolate cale

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Fusion Noodle Company

3.7(71 reviews)

0.5 mi

Amazing food. Crab rangoons are unique. Very and not too sweet…read more The noodles and stuff was made fresh. Great for a college town. Took time to fix but for something made fresh well worth it. Small Little place with just a few seats not this is probably more of a take out delivery being near OU court street . I def go again. I was working here from out of town and this was a great find

If you want some good pad Thai or Pho, or a funky Asia burrito this is the place. It's a tiny 20…read moreseat place, but they make very good Asia fusion. We stoped in after a OU football game, and sat at the bar. Service was good, prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious.

Counter

Pot stickers (steamed)

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Interior

Pizza Cottage

2.7(14 reviews)

2.5 mi

Was in the party room, Thursday evening 11/6. Breadsticks are unsplit hot dog buns. Pizza is…read moreaverage. The waitress is beautiful. So , perfect score.

Where to start? We pulled in and immediately discussed whether it was open or not ... it was dead,…read moreno lights on outside, the windows were dark and there was only one car in the parking lot during dinner hours on a Sunday. That should have told us something but we went ahead inside. We were told cavalierly to sit wherever we please since the place was almost deserted. We received our menus, and they looked okay (we did notice the prices were higher). We ordered mozzarella cheese sticks and meatballs for appetisers, an Italian and veggie sub, and a white pizza "to go" for later snacking. What a costly mistake! The meatballs were large and watery and the sauce so thick it wouldn't spread. The mozzarella cheese was passable for something out of the microwave. The salad arrived, very chintzy for the price. The subs were inedible. The bread practically cut our mouths- it had to be a few days old and very cheap. Made me think about the most affordable bread you can get for subs, but just warmed up in the microwave after it's become stale. The Italian was completely inedible - all the ingredients tasted cheap, bland and kinda "off." The veggie sub was mainly all cheap bread and a few sliced veggies, hardly any cheese or condiments. The place remained empty and we felt bad our waitress because we think she knew how bad the food was. $90 later (!!) we left feeling cheated and still hungry. Later that night, when we opened the "white" pizza, it was so bad it was funny. We expected creamy Alfredo goodness with spinach or artichokes, but in the end, it was a deflated pizza crust (paper-thin but somehow still greasy) that hurt your mouth, with the thinnest layer of cheese melted and tasting mainly like salt. We will obviously never go back and we can't not let people know! We're hoping this place closes soon so another, better restaurant will move in. We traded Lamb's Garden for this?

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The Pub

4.1(42 reviews)

0.5 mi

Small dark bar with history, that's The Pub on Court Street. If you want a serious burger, get the…read moreSloppy Ben with mushrooms and cheese plus a couple onion rings. Plenty of burger options plus a fish sandwich with fries, wings, cheese poppers apps mean you can get your fix of bar food. Getting the fish bowl tower of power beers brings a little adventure to the standard beer fare. Long bar where you find the regulars and some TVs for the games. Dark wooden paneling is the same from back in the day when the drinking age was 18 so lots of continuity over time.

Have to come here a lot with my son attending OU. Not a lot of room but if you come for a late…read morelunch it wont be that busy. Their waffle fries were so yummy, not sure what was so different but they were good. We all had their famous burgers which were delicious. Service was superb!! Very attentive and must have worked there for a while because she was very knowledgeable. We will be back!

Grilled turkey and Colby

Blt

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Blt and poppers

Little Fish Brewing Company

4.4(170 reviews)

1.0 mi

Amazing food!…read more Dining al fresco! They do have a crazy thing where if they don't have a button for it, you can't order it. For example, you can have a root beer float but not a ginger beer float even though they have ginger beer. You can only get 4 things on your pizza, not 5. No substitutions on the specialty pizzas. Sometimes the service is amazing but sometimes not. Don't get there within half hour of closing because they want to be gone at closing time. Ambiance is beautiful!

Pros: Great outdoor shady seating…read moreWonderful service Get flights up to 30 Farm to table food Creative dishes that are so unique Cons: Non dairy option of pizza was only meh and kind of boring Ladies bathroom was out of order and the family bathroom was dirty and needed attention Pro tip: So many draft options you are bound to find one you love so be open to trying something new!

A "Karmenfest" festbier.

Double smash burger with Swiss cheese and bacon jam

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Flight of beer

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Lina K.

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8 years ago

My compliments to the chef! She knows her way around a kitchen, especially an Italian one. The food was authentic and flavorful! I would have liked to see more options for protein on the menu, like an option for fish or chicken, etc. Since the menu isn't posted, the customer goes in blind. The only protein option was sausage, and that was mixed into the gnocchi dish. It was delicious but not my choice of protein. For the cost, I expected more main dish options. The service was very friendly but not attentive. I would have loved coffee with dessert, but the waitress was in the back the whole time we had dessert. She was probably working in the kitchen, but that did take away from her availability. Overall, the meal was expertly prepared but for the cost, options and service could be improved. read more

Meredith H.

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3

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8 years ago

Great Italian food! Everything is made fresh daily and everything that can be, is sourced locally. A great spot for lunch or a night out celebrating. The people that run it are super friendly and offer wonderful service to customers! I would recommend any of their dishes, I haven't had a bad thing yet. read more

Mandy C.

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8 years ago

Emily serves delicious food and wonderful customer service. She is accommodating of her customers' allergies & dietary needs. Affordable lunches. Delicious fine dining once a month. Great local restaurant! read more

Julie S.

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8 years ago

Tavolinos is the model for food made with love! The owner hand makes all her pastas and turns them into delicious works of art. I feel at home when I am there. Please don't miss out on this jewel!! read more

Misti D.

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3

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8 years ago

Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing staff! Emily has gone above and beyond and it a shows in her cooking and dedication to her customers. read more

Maryann G.

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8 years ago

Meatballs and Spaghetti to live for! And so is everything else on the menu. The food and the people are great. Si, Tavolino!!

Christina P.

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4

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8 years ago

The best meat balls.... The owner is very friendly. The place always looks clean. I recommend eating here for sure. read more

Amanda G.

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4

3

9 years ago

Wonderful food, amazing atmosphere. Emily really knows what she's doing!

Marilyn H.

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3

0

9 years ago

Good food, simple and delicious.

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