Okay...Lula's Place Eatery did NOT come to play…read more I ordered the pastina soup, meatball, house salad, and carrot cake--and honestly, every bite felt like it was made with intention. The pastina soup? Rich, savory, and the kind of comfort food that hits your soul, not just your stomach. The house salad was crisp and refreshing, but let's talk about that homemade balsamic...bold, perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. And the house-made bread? Soft, fresh, with just the right hint of yeast--simple but done right. Now the meatball...WOW. Moist, insanely flavorful, and so well-seasoned you could almost taste each herb and spice individually. That's not easy to pull off, but they nailed it. And the carrot cake sealed the deal--perfectly spiced, incredibly moist, and the kind of dessert you think about later. Everything felt homemade, elevated, and full of heart. This place is an absolute gem

My second visit for carry out was very pleasant. The chicken pastina soup was as amazing as the…read morefirst time. The ambiance is still as lovely as before and I've included a couple of new pics. This time, I ordered less oil for my previous experience with Chicken Piccata... It honestly didn't seem that it was less oil and seemed to have a smoked flavor that I didn't recall from last time and didn't honestly like. Nevertheless, still a great entree. My mom's marinara spaghetti was disappointing to her, as she thought there wasn't enough sauce.. i tasted it and thought the sauce was delicious, though perhaps not enough for my mom's expectations. The pastina soups were the stars of the show! So flavorful and comforting. Absolutely perfect! Since I picked up the orders from the register, I can't rate the service except to say that it was on time and that the soups were packaged to avoid spills, which I appreciated. This round is a 4 star experience, though I would definitely go back!

5.0 Service, 4.25 Food…read more My sister-in-law/friend treated me to dinner here tonight for my birthday. The ambiance is exactly as I remembered- Italian casual but quaint and comfortable. We were seated in a booth that allowed for private conversations. Our server was Frank and he was top notch! He consistently checked in with us in a very nice, helpful way. He shared that he also had experience working in the kitchen and tried most of the entrees, so it was great that he could offer that perspective when questioned about the menu choices. My friend ordered the Shrimp Al Forno with a chopped salad and I ordered the Seasonal Salmon with green beans and the smashed potatoes. Both entrees looked and tasted delicious. My friend's order was a huge portion of shrimp combined with pasta, mushrooms and cheese in a light cream-tomato sauce. She said it tasted lighter than it initially appeared and gave it the highest rating of 5 stars. My salmon was a generous portion with a slight bit of a cream dill sauce on top. The green beans and smashed potatoes provided the perfect delicious sides for the salmon. My first bite of the salmon had a slightly fishy taste but the combined green beans and potatoes balanced it out. I had recently eaten salmon at a restaurant in Toledo, OH where the salmon spoiled me, but this dish was also delicious (explaining a slight deduction of stars). Frank was fabulous in every way and we had a very enjoyable experience. The prices also seemed appropriate for the entrees. I should note that there are daily specials. Today was house wine for $4.50/glass. I ordered the Chardonnay but quickly exchanged it for a non Happy Hour upgraded wine and Frank very promptly remedied the situation and checked in to make sure I was satisfied-which I was. If you're in the Lambertville/Bedford area, it's a nice local option to have within a comfortable ambiance. Also, we both took home leftovers! Definitely recommend! Check out pictures! P.S. This restaurant only provides a complimentary birthday dessert if you dine on your exact birthday. I didn't really care, but my SIL asked, so it's worth noting. In contrast, some restaurants will give you a birthday dessert even if not celebrating on the exact day. While I didn't want dessert, it struck me as a missed opportunity on the restaurant's part.

We came here for a quick girls catch up. They had happy…read morehour drinks for $4.99 and Monday's special was $8.99 pasta. I ordered that red wine sangria and was delighted by the flavors. We ordered the Brussels sprouts to start along with the absolute perfect bread and olive oil. That bread was amazing. We ordered our dinner and I had the spicy red and cream sauce pasta. It was delicious. A fantastic spot with amazing service and fantastic happy hour. It's a must try!

Up and out of town for the weekend to celebrate a wedding, we came across Ciao Bella, located in…read moreHarbor Light Landing. It was such a great find! The atmosphere was welcoming and had a nice, relaxing vibe especially during a gloomy day. I ordered the Farfalle Alfredo, and let me tell you. The pasta was cooked perfectly and had the Alfredo was creamy and flavorful without being too heavy. However, I think there were too many peas in the pasta. But other than that the food was delicious. The workers/servers were great. We were a really big family and they Accommodated to us with warmth and quality service. If I'm ever back in Ohio, I now know where to find authentic and delicious Italian food. Love it here!

We came here looking to carb load before the ironman 70.3. The establishment itself is very nice…read more Great vibes and plenty of parking. Also a lot of cool little shops around and we can't forget the fisg outside in the water. They're huge and you can feed them. Big hit with the kids. Now for the food. Everyone at my table enjoyed what they got. The eggplant was really good. The red sauce is fantastic. It comes with an Alfredo sauced spaghetti, which was different but still good to say the least. The table bread with dipping oil was amazing as well. The meatballs were very flavorful and very filling. Not pictured were the mushroom truffle raviolis. Amazing. Also the Bruchetta was very good. The service was good. They were quick to refill drinks and bread. We will definitely make our way back here when in the area.

We absolutely love their pizza and lasagna! Everything we've tried has been delicious, and we'll…read moredefinitely be back. Great food and a favorite of ours!

Good family Italian. Pasta is really good although there is very little meat in their meat sauce…read more They need to change that. Would be 5 star if corrected

First time visiting here just the other day…read more.. I had the eggplant parm. It reminded me of Inky's. Same salad, bread and butter, etc. The red sauce tasted like Inky's and the eggplant was prepared the same way. It was quite good. My dining partner had the chicken alfredo. He loved it, so another big plus! The pasta portion was very generous for a lunch portion too. The waitress was super friendly, and the food arrived very quickly. The only "quibble" was none of our dirty dishes were removed during the meal, so the table was kind of full by the end. The restroom was clean, as was the rest of the place. It's in a really convenient spot and I'd definitely go back.

Great Italian cuisine at a very reasonable cost. Great for the entire family regardless of age…read more We have never been disappointed.

Absolute best restaurant in town big shame it's closing soon :(…read more The grinders are 10/10 highly recommend

friendly people, great place, enjoy all on their menu. always stop when going to saudersread more

The food was excellent! The service was superb! The bread alone is worth it! But the…read moredeserts..people..hidden gem..make sure you make reservations..you don't want to miss out on this gastronomic experience!

Food - Amazing. No complaints whatsoever. The portions were perfect and the tastes were all on…read morepoint - perfectly seasoned. Service - A little stiff when we first arrived. We purposely arrived early to enjoy a glass of wine at the bar and the hostess was very thrown off by that. Once we got to the table the service was wonderful! Ambiance: Lighting was just dim enough. The live music wasn't too loud. We are already planning our next visit.

This seemed super average and a questionable stop after seeing only one server and some mid…read moreappetizers- UNTIL we got our meals. Out of the park on all four dinners. The server amazingly kept up with all and it was well worth it! I will return on my next pass thru.

Staff is SUPER friendly, they were great!…read more The starter wasn't great, the cheese tortellini was over fried so there was no cheese left, just a crisp pasta husk. The sauces weren't my favorite either... Italian salad dressing, chunky red sauce, and the cream base of Alfredo sauce (not good - basically just plain cold cream). The white chicken Parmesan entree was very good though, well worth the trip!

Good food but dessert? Who puts frosting on cheesecake? Way too sweet. Covering up that is was old?read more

It is a universally acknowledged truth that while tasty, Olive Garden is an…read moreAmericanized/bastardized imitation of genuine Italian cuisine. That being said, you'll get more authentic Italian food at an Olive Garden than you will here. The bruschetta was just diced tomatoes on little slices of toast and a thick slice of cheese. No olive oil, absolutely no garlic, and no salt. I've never heard of an Italian restaurant that didn't use so much as a clove of garlic. I saw a little fleck of basil here and there, but it was essentially flavorless. I ordered the Alfredo and when it came out it tasted like burnt rubber and was inedible. The house Italian salad dressing tasted like pizza sauce with a lot of vinegar mixed in and was disgusting. Honestly it seemed like whoever put together the menu has never eaten Italian food before. Either that, or their aversion to garlic and flavor in general can only explained by vampirism. That might actually explain the lack of mirrors come to think of it. The service was also lackluster. Our waiter was civil but was visibly irritated when my party of three requested separate checks and even more so when one of us requested a salad without cheese due to an allergy. The atmosphere was nice, but when we mentioned the lack of cell reception we were told they opted for a decorative tin panel ceiling that blocks cell reception. Why that was a choice is unclear but it seems it was done on purpose which seems odd. Probably so people won't be able to Google what Italian food is supposed to taste like. I'd give it zero stars if I could.

Really good food. Try the house bread. Mini Italian breads…read morewarmed and covered with Parmesan and olive oil! We had the meatball Stromboli. Very delicious and fresh tasting! Only complaint is our bottle of wine. It was a little watery and not rich like we would expect from a pino noir! Would 100 percent recommend eating here!

Went there Saturday with family and friends. What a great night!…read more Two of us had the lasagna and it was incredible. This isn't the usual lasagna. It's similar to what you know, but different! I bet it had 10 layers. The sauce was definitely made in-house. Not too sweet, not too bitter/sour. The one thing that's different with Calvino's is I couldn't detect or find any ricotta cheese, and I didn't miss it. It was a very generous portion, and it was perfectly cooked. No dry pasta or burned edges. I opted to add some Italian sausage which was the perfect addition. The other person who ordered this added sausage and ground beef and said that his was perfect. Either way, you can't go wrong! Another person at our table ordered the butternut squash ravioli. She was kind enough to let me try a piece and it was absolutely amazing! She ordered it with the olive oil and garlic sauce, which was the perfect pairing. This was as good or better than the butternut squash ravioli at Martini's in Columbus. The pasta had great texture (definitely fresh pasta) and the filling wasn't gluey in any way (this filling can have a tendency for textural issues). I'm definitely ordering it on my next visit! Someone ordered the chicken and pesto sandwich and raved about it. The last person at the table ordered the linguine with olive oil, garlic and mushrooms and again, it was perfection. All entrees were served with bread (ahhhh, those great little nuggets of fresh baked bread, drizzled in butter and sprinkled with cheese...) and a really nice, fresh salad. I would bet that the dressings are all homemade too! From past experience I can attest to the stromboli being outstanding (get the Godfather!)! The pizzas going by the table looked pretty amazing too, but I've not had their pizza. Appearances can be deceiving, but from the looks of the pies and quantity of people ordering them, they have to be pretty great too. Calvino's does not have a full bar, but they do have an extensive wine selection and some nice beers to choose from. If everyone at the table is ordering wine, go for the bottle as it will save you money. They have some really nice, inexpensive wines that pair very well with pasta - you won't break the bank on wine (but you could...)! All in all, it was a great night! The bill for the two of us came to $55.00 (that's including the tip)! The service was great, the food was outstanding - the best Italian meal I've had in Toledo, hands down.