Valenza Restaurant

I had to update my review. The remodel looks fantastic! I'm so happy to be able to eat in the…read morerestaurant again after COVID. Food is amazing, staff is amazing (thank you Erika for the excellent service) and the family is amazing. Manninos is a great food, good value, with service the way it was before COVID. I had the lobster ravioli in blush vodka sauce and well, now I know why my fiancé wouldn't share when we were here last! Excellent. Oh, it's BYOB, so bring your own bottle of wine and enjoy!

Decided to eat here on work travel and there really wasn't anyone else in there on a Tuesday…read moreevening at 5pm. The service was quick and friendly, and pretty attentive given there wasn't anyone else at the time. The ambiance was quiet and welcoming but I could see it getting loud if a lot of people were there. I order the chicken Philly Stromboli and I modified it to remove the pepperoni and sausage and I probably shouldn't have. The Stromboli was good but lacked distinct flavor. There wasn't enough chicken Philly meat in it to really drive home the experience. My fault for not wanting pork meat but overall it was still good. I would recommend.

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Jumbo Ravioli

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Bella Bella Mozzarella

4.1(7 reviews)

0.1 mi

My first and last time at BBM. The place was busy and smelled great. A blonde girl at the…read moreregister took my order, 4 xl pizzas with misc toppings. It came to $82. She gave me the change, which I put in the tip jar along with a "thank you". The girl didn't blink, didn't say "thanks", nothing. But, OK, it's busy, maybe she's having a bad day. Our 4 pizzas were up, I went to the counter to pick them up and the same girl was cutting the pizzas. I asked if I could have have a plastic container for chili flakes. The girl didn't acknowledge me for about twenty seconds and then said, "yeah, I'll be right back" and walked to the back. A girl standing in front of me asked, "what did you need?" I said, just a small container for the chili flakes" she reached over and handed me a 2oz plastic container, at which point, the blonde girl returned with a thimble sized plastic container... no exaggeration, thimble sized. The blonde girl literally tried to take the bigger cup out of my hand, which I held onto. I said, "I prefer the larger one, it's for FOUR EXTRA LARGE PIZZAS" and she looked me right in the eye and said, "No, unless you want to pay .50 for it" I pulled the cup away and gave the second girl a buck and told her to keep the change. The two employees who witness this interaction had a "WTF is going on" look on their faces. This was my first time, and obviously last time here, and I'm really not sure what was going on. The whole interaction felt personal. I don't know if she thought is was someone else or a previous bad customer, but I can just as easily drive a 100 yards down the road for a equally good pizza and at least a smile when I walk in.

We are new to the area and this was our first time looking for pizza. We live about 30 minutes away…read morebut it was worth the drive. They were wonderful about communicating that they are CASH ONLY when I was ordering and they were so nice and friendly when we arrived to pick up our food. They thanked us for coming and it added a layer of love for this establishment. The pizza itself was excellent. The sauce to cheese ratio was excellent and the crust was crispy and well made. Both of my kids enjoyed their pizzas and I will absolutely be returning!

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Italian Civic Club

2.5(2 reviews)

The I.C.C. has changed a lot in recent years. A lot more focus on the club, the food, the staff,…read moreand the members as a whole. It had almost become just another bar. Now, it's getting back to being a social club... getting back to its roots, and the food is excellent. Probably one of the best places in Meadville for steak, ribs, prime rib, and more.

cash bash oct 17 2026. 90% of numbers pulled started with 0 which were pre bought tickets. anyone…read moreat door didn't stand a chance. food sucked except for roast beef. last year wine was free and now it's not. ticket not worth the price.

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Pennsylvania Sandwich Company

4.3(66 reviews)

3.1 mi

Just two short blocks from Meadville Medical. The sandwiches were so delicious and the little shop…read moreis so quaint. The server was the sweetest man. Would definitely recommend and will go back when in Meadville.

Stopped in here on our way up to Buffalo and we're glad we did. Service was helpful and the prices…read morewere very good. $12.50 for a 12" meatball sub, slice of pepperoni pizza, and a bag of chips. Divey takeout spot with some tables inside if you want to eat in. Can order over the phone to pick up or just come inside.. It comes out pretty quick. There is also pizza by the slice and some pepperoni rolls and garlic knots on display. Meatball sub slapped. The sauce is rich, crusty bread, and the meatballs had flavor. Good experience.

Meatball sub no cheese

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Timber Creek Tap & Table

3.6(200 reviews)

0.1 mi

Food is good and nice sized portions. It was served nice and hot . The service was great. We had a…read moreparty of 8 there. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Having gluten free buns was a huge perk. Nice atmosphere, we will return.

I've been a patron of Timber Creek since it first opened and am very sad to see how far the place…read morehas slipped in terms of food quality and service. Our waitress was busy eating dinner at the bar when we arrived (why are employees allowed to eat at the bar in the first place, especially during a shift?) and could only be bothered to grunt with a deeply disinterested annoyance when she came to our table. She made us feel like we were an inconvenience to her (though we were the paying customers) and never smiled once. The food was terrible and the order (no surprise, given the surly, crabby, inattentive attitude of our server) was screwed up, so that the burger covered in cheese was given to the guest who had made it clear he was lactose intolerant. How would she have known about the error, since she waited fifteen minutes to come back to ask how everything was? The lobster mac and cheese was a nearly solid and flavorless congealed mass. The salmon tasted like the bottom of a dirty aquarium and the accompanying asparagus was yellow. Several of us remarked after the meal that we hoped we would not wind up with food poisoning. I'm not sure if Timber Creek is under new management, but no manager should tolerate such low quality at the front of the house and in the kitchen. The place has slipped into apathy (is it inevitable that this happens to every restaurant in Meadville after a while?) and boy does it show. The owners need to clean house or this place is a goner. I say all this noting that the last time we were there (about a month earlier) we had a wonderfully attentive and cheerful server (an older woman with lots of sass and a caring demeanor) and even enjoyed our food. That brought us back. But this recent visit made it certain that we won't be spending money here ever again.

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Tap head Melt on gluten free bread with loaded baked potato!! Awesome

Italiano Joe

2.0(5 reviews)

2.2 mi

The menu had a lot of options. The atmosphere was mellow, not noisy. The food was good and the…read moreservice was great

Very very friendly atmosphere. Food was the main issue no seasoning very bland tasted microwaved…read morefor the price wouldn't choose again. Side salad was very small for a salad maybe switch to a smaller bowl so it doesn't look so empty.

Sizzlelinis and Specialties

Kids Menu, Desserts and Beverages

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Vocelli Pizza

3.3(12 reviews)

2.8 mi

Pizza was delicious we had sausage and bread sticks. I picked up the order and it was ready 5…read moreminutes before promised. Clean front entrance and the cooking area looked clean as well. Your typical pizza place look

I alway enjoy their food , but I ordered on line to speed up the process…read more I arrived at my sch-Ed pick up time and they had not started my order When I asked they found it on the printer and and never payed any attention to it and when she found it, she said will start that right away. It'll be about 15 minutes and never apologized or anything just acted like it's no big deal. Good food Service needs improvement The other employee was very apologetic

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Chipper's Pub

3.3(10 reviews)

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Don't go Ordered a appetizer waited 20 minutes…read more When the other waitress brought it out She never ask the other waitress were it was to go so she gave it to other customers This is the only place I know that charges for a refill of soda tomato on sandwich was bad Was charged for a beer and when I ask Her about it she said I drank that beer When it was the lady be me drinking it We should have never entered that place

The hard part about reviewing bars from your hometown is that a lot of the review happens to be…read morebased on the people you run into there. You might see someone you had forgotten about and end up having a really good night reminiscing, or you may be unlucky and have an old nemesis sit down right next to you. At Chippers I've experienced both. Overall its not a bad setup. Two big screen TVs behind the bar, a jukebox with the usual bar assortment, and two lofts, one for just sitting and the other with a pool table. Take note that if you don't like cigarette smoke then you will probably hate it here. It seems like EVERYONE is blowing out more smoke than the Clariton Cokeworks. Prices are good. $1.25 for a 12oz draft and 2.50 for a well mix drink. I'm kinda thinking that they pour the mixed drinks a little weak, either that or I've built a ridiculous tolerance, cause I had quite a few and wasn't really feeling it. Chippers also has one of the larger bottled beer selections in Meadville. The wings are good if you are feeling food, otherwise I haven't tried anything on the menu.

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Pizza Villa

3.7(33 reviews)

I'm currently experiencing heart burn, but it was well worth it!…read more Surprisingly this isn't a review for the pizza. It may be in the name, but what I order has absolutely nothing to so with the pie. It's the tacos I come for! Since my hubby is a Meadville townie, he knows the secret, that these tacos are the best! They may have nothing to do with "authentic mexican" and I'm pretty sure the beef is flavored with some sort of Mexican powdered mix, but they are darn tasty! The cheddar cheese piled on top doesn't hurt the cause either! Bonus points for selling Boylan's Cream Soda!

Great pizza. Fast service. Friendly people. Home town atmosphere…read more They have been in business for a long time.

Bacon topping pizza

Gluten free pizza with pepperoni

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Manicotti (3 count)

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Ricky D.

7 years ago

As acting Co-manager, I would just like to state some of the information regarding Meadville Valenza Restaurant LLC. We are doing everything we can to serve great tasting food to the public. Times are difficult and options are limited in what we are allowed to do. Inexperienced staff out front and limited phone lines are just some basic issues. Our Hours are as Followed: 11am-7pm Monday - Saturday. 12pm-7pm on Sunday. Ordering ahead of time is a viable option, but it does not guarantee it will be done at the specified time. It just gives me a heads up, and I will do anything in my power to accommodate your request. Our build your own pasta menu is still in effect, and I would love to continue with this option, but we still have the option to refuse to make something that was never intended. Here is an example. I have no issue making Macaroni and Cheese with something like Spaghetti noodles instead of the accustomed Penne, but to ask if I can make it with Ravioli as the base noodle, I have to deny that request. I hate to refuse this kind of service to anyone, but at this time, it's just simply not a possibility. The menu that is online may not be 100% accurate, many changes have been made since it was first posted by whoever and whenever it was. I am sorry about that inconvenience. For any further information or questions, either call the restaurant and ask for me directly, or call or message my direct phone and I will do my best to give you the information you are looking for in a timely manner. Richard "Ricky" Dust. Co-manager. rdust5813@gmail.com Personal cell: 1-814-795-1100 Restaurant: 1-814-724-1222 I reserve the right to not take orders through my personal phone, but will do anything I can to accommodate everyone I can. read more

Donna C.

3 years ago

food was overcooked and somehow cold at the same time. you could hear the two male cooks arguing in the back the entire meal, killed the entire vibe. servers did the best they could with the food provided. Waitress was very friendly and kind and apologized for the cooks rude and loud behavior. read more

Tom P.

8 years ago

If greasy food prepared in a truly FILTHY environment by some of the dirtiest drug addicts in the city is your thing then this is ur kindda place.I dare anyone who actually SEES the kitchen to eat here..... read more

Scott W.

12 years ago

Great food every time...one of my favorite places. The prices are great too. I would recommend this restaurant. I really like their chicken salads. read more

Brian B.

10 years ago

Great place to go. Great lunch specials Food is excellent and nice portions. Fast service. read more

Loren H.

8 years ago

Best Italian food around every time I go there I am so full I have to take a nap

Brenda D.

5 years ago

Food was amazing.Big portions Will be back. Highly recommend!

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