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    Vernon's Cafe

    4.1 (95 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Kiera B.

    major YUM! what a great way to end a Tuesday night after a long day of work. wish I could've caught the waitress's name (almost pixie-cut grey hair), but she was very personable and we got to share some laughs! Made sure to keep our waters full and consistently checked on us throughout our meal! calamari was absolutely excellent and pretty neat that they just lay them in the sweet thai chili sauce instead of having it on the side to dip! I wasn't too hungry after eating a couple hours before so I opted for a caesar salad (who knew that a couple years ago I had first found out they put anchovies in caesar dressing!?) ... anyways, added the blackened chicken and it was definitely a kicker (or should I say rooster?) I couldn't seem to quench my thirst but I'm not complaining! Accompanying date ordered the chicken francaise which I have never had, but I did try! What a wonderful flavor! I can't compare it to any I've had in the past but everything paired nicely and the rice on the side I forgot to capture after it had been dumped on the plate! we had a warm personality (very tall older gentleman) check on us twice, not sure if he was a manager, but also zero complaints as he stood a bit to chat the second time disappointed that we hadn't ordered dessert but were ready to head out, little does he know I was fully intending on it but I'm trying to behave!

    Tre's Way.  Roasted pork belly, pork bone broth (Tonkotsu), noodles, pork dumplings, soft egg, corn, scallions, chili oil
    Robert R.

    Went here for Ramen Wednesday. Top notch! The crisp on the chicken, the layers of flavor in the broth, the cook on the eggs. This was next level. Well done chef.

    Grilled calamari
    Amy F.

    Fun, impromptu ladies night out. The calamari was quite delicious. If I had had gluten free bread, I would have soaked up all the juices with it and wiped the plate clean. I did not ask for any, so I do not know if it is offered. The sea bass, lobster and risotto was perfectly cooked. It paired well with the 2017 chardonnay on the menu. It was also nice to be able to enjoy dessert as well. The chocolate desire dessert was gluten free. I devoured it even though chocolate isn't my typical dessert choice. The only disappointment was the side salad. It was okay. #glutenfree #glütensiz

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    Bill J.

    Wonderful restaurant that features Italian food, but not limited to that alone. This restaurant has been on 422 for many years, and has a deserved reputation for turning out fine meals with excellent service. We were recently here in a party of seven people, and the orders were placed and served pretty quickly. We received plates of fresh Italian bread, olive oil and grated Romano cheese to eat while our meals were being prepared. Everyone in our party was happy with their selections. The meals selected were a salad with meatballs, veal Parmigiana with penne and a side salad, eggplant parmigiana and salad, steak salad, and angel hair pasta with shrimp, scallops, and lobster. Pastas were prepared perfectly... Al dente. The red sauce was delicious, as was the aolio. Nice atmosphere, great food and service, with reasonable pricing. Great dining experience!

    Bread and dipping oil
    Angelo C.

    The Mahoning Valley has no shortage of excellent Italian restaurants, but this one really sets itself apart from the rest. Vernon's is a small, locally owned and family operated restaurant that sets a high bar for Italian fare. It is located on the outskirts of Niles in an unassuming building that's easy to miss. When you first enter you are greeted by a hostess stand and are seated as quickly as possible. There is a long bar with a wide variety of choice brands and booths and tables are situated throughout. The interior is intimate with dim lighting and fosters a relaxing atmosphere. When I was seated I was greeted by my server and scanned the menu. Vernon's offers a variety of classic Italian, with a range of salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, chicken, beef, and seafood. I ordered a plate of Angel Hair Marinara and a bowl of Zuppa del Giorno (white bean soup). Complementary warm bread was brought to the table with a small bowl of herb infused olive oil. The bread was fresh and paired well with the dipping oil! The soup was a savory fusion of flavor that set the stage for the main course! The spaghetti was generously served and perfectly balanced, with a hearty sauce that complemented the angel hair. Lastly, the service was attentive and cordial and the server expresses a deep knowledge of the menu. Vernon's is not the only place to get great Italian food in the Mahoning Valley, but it's certainly among the best!

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    If you looking for Italian food this your place!! I always get the chicken parm it is always fantastic the service is good too

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    The best atmosphere, food, and staff in the area. Not just going out to eat, but a totally pleasant experience,

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    Great food and atmosphere. Pasta, veal parm, excellent service and cocktails. Also went to a catered event there and it was excellent.

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    Excellent food and customer service! Will definitely return highly recommended! I got the fettuccine Alfredo with the Italian greens.

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    The large raviolis were great. Along with the servers. A+. love the home made sauce, meatballs & sausage

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    Poor custom service (specifically the waitress). Food has always been mediocre. Not sure why we came back here.

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    What a find! Went with my good friends and their 4‑month‑old and had a fantastic meal…read more The complimentary pizza bread and warm bread were divine--the pizza crust was perfectly crispy outside, chewy inside--with a clearly homemade sauce that had the perfect spice balance. Entrees come with a choice of soup or salad; one friend had the wedding soup, while the other two of us upgraded to the Caesar for $2--well worth it. Generous portion, fresh crunchy lettuce, and both shaved and grated Parmesan.The dressing came on the side. Service was impeccable: water glasses never ran dry and empty plates/bread baskets were cleared before we noticed. The restaurant was busy, so food wasn't instant, but everything arrived hot and delicious with no complaints. The staff definitely deserve a shout out for anticipating our needs and taking such good care of us. The menu looks extensive (we didn't order drinks), and there's a separate seasonal drinks list with cocktails and mocktails. Seating includes a large dining room and booths that easily fit big family groups; the vibe was lively and welcoming. Portions are generous--many people including all three of us left with takeout boxes with leftovers. A couple of tips: make a reservation if you can--we arrived at 5:00 and luckily were seated right away, but there was a wait by the time we left 90 minutes later. Also, the place is very family‑friendly: they offered us a car‑seat carrier for the baby, which made the visit stress‑free. Highly recommend for great Italian food, solid portions, and warm service in Cortland.

    Tried this months ago with take out and enjoyed it. Since then I've been recommending it to friends…read moreand family. We decided to dine in and I took a good size party with my family. Right away the server had a strange attitude. She kept asking if we're ordering an appetizer. My family member asked for soup please. She ignored him. She asked again if were doing appetizers and we mainly said no thanks but my family member asked again if he could please get soup. The server said, "I'm doing appetizers right now". She said it with a very abrupt and rude tone that shut my family member down. Later she came to ask us if we wanted dessert, and I tried to order my dessert but she was distracted and said she'll take my order right now but left and never took my order. After the meal we noticed our bill had a 20% forced gratuity on the bill. I've been a server for over 6 years and 18% on a psrtybofn6 or kore is common but ALWAYS stated on the menu and/or up front at the host stand. There was no such thing here, not a single sign telling us gratuity would be forced on our bill for 6 or more parties. And nowhere did it say they'd increase gratuity with an added 2% We asked the server about the 20% gratuity and she said, "that's automatically on there, i don't have time to do anything about that." There was a small pause as we took in her comments then she said, "I'll be back." And as she left some family members heard her clearly say as she walked away, "I don't have time for this". We know Ohio law says that something like that must be posted to inform people ahead of time. Especially at 20%, that not gratuity anymore, that's a service charge, I mean thats 1/5 of our entire bill. We went to the front to ask about it and the host said it was posted on the menu guy we asked where and no one could find it. Manager came, she said they did not have to tell anyone about the 20% added tip but she'll remove the 20% and we choose decide what we want to tip. Thr server came out and said was everything ok. We made a clear point that the gratuity wasn't as big of issue but it was the servers bad attitude and they way to spoke to us that was not professional or appropriate. The server said she was sat too many tables and didn't have time to deal with things. We said we understand she's busy and working hard but her attitude and rude comments are very unprofessional. The server left the area. I'm so sad that I really liked this place at first and kept recommending it to my visiting family and we all ended up with a terrible experience. I'm embarrassed by Salvatore's tonight. I've literally done this done for 6 years at a very similar restaurant with heavy traffic and posh clients so I know the stress of serving especially when servers are sat too many tables at once, but still, I NEVER gave my customers a bad attitude or said any rude comments. If you can't handle the job maybe try something else as a job. Don't be in the hospitality and serving industry. Maybe one day we'll give them another chance, but that's a big maybe. Until then, we're looking for another Italian restaurant to make our go to restaurant. 1/5

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