Don Tomasso's Italian Kitchen - Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Amy A.

My family hosted a large birthday party in private side room. We were very pleased with the whole process. Chef Tom worked with us with some food restrictions and all was excellent. We had dedicated waiters that stayed with us the entire night and were great. We enthusiastically recommend Don Tomasso’s for your celebrations.

Tricia C.

Such a cute and comfortable atmosphere. Super friendly staff and delicious from scratch options. We got the chicken parm with green beans and lasagna 😋 Can't wait to get back.

Susan H.

We had four appetizers for dinner. Our hands down favorite is the calamari, followed by meatballs, salad with the best Bleu cheese dressing ever and lastly hummus. I normally love hummus and this was good but had more oregano (I think) than I like but it was good.

Lorie B.

We come from out of town and have eaten here twice a year for 3 years. Our visit on 1/25/25 was very disappointing. Food quality was just not there. Smaller portions and higher prices lower quality. Our food was not hot and we waited over 10 mins from the first person in our party to get their food to the last person. Additionally, our server was obviously not having a good night. Her disposition was less than friendly or swift. When we requested a drink refill (when dinner was placed), the refill did not arrive until after everyone had finished eating. Another person at the table requested a box for their leftovers and that never came after waiting 25 mins for that and the bill. We had to get up and find another staff person to give us a to go box. Perhaps they were short staffed, but no one offered us any sort of explanation for the poor/slow service. Unfortunately, we won’t be back.

Loraine M.

You know it’s the best when you’re still sitting in the restaurant writing the review!! We found this place driving from upper Michigan to Florida and thought we’d stop! I have to tell you!! The pizza, amazing!! Maybe even beyond amazing!! The best meatballs and let’s talk about the crust, YUM!!

The special of the day was duck breast Hmmm, in a small town of Ohio Sounds sus, but ok I tried it and….It. Did. Not. Disappoint!! I ate it so fast, I forgot to take a picture!! The cherry - Merlot sauce will be in my dreams for days to come!!!

Whether you’re a local or driving through, it’s a must stop!! Such a cool place! I will make sure to come this way again, and it will be only for the food.

Mike &. M.

Our group of 6 had a great time, great food and service on a Friday evening. I enjoyed a stromboli, others had pizza and pasta. No complaints, we will return.
Update
I had the Philly pizza with jalapeños and enjoyed every bite. My beautiful bride had Scallops, a friend had the Samon, no complaints to be heard. Obvious attention paid to food presentation which i appreciate. Good service, cold drinks!
Update. Enjoyed the Chicken Parmesan!

J.M

Went here on an early Saturday evening with some family around 4:30pm. This place is a must if you're in or traveling through the Upper Sandusky area. The atmosphere, food and service were above excellent. We ordered meatballs, mussels and bruschetta for appetizers. They were delicious. We also had unlimited bread delivered to the table. The bread was really good and that's coming from a person who doesn't like bread. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs with a side house salad which was awesome! Our server did an excellent job taking care of our table and was very knowledgeable about the food they served. Will be coming back again! Good job, Don Tomasso's! Best Italian food I've ever had!

Joe G.

EDIT: Update, April 2022. Crême brûlée in da house! This is my favorite dessert, bar none. I had held off ordering this, for some strange reason. I shouldn't have. This amazing dessert is part of their regular menu, and *very* well-priced!

Let me wax poetic about crême brûlée for a moment. A wide, oval serving dish is presented with a perfectly-baked, rich, eggy, wonderfully-textured, natural vanilla, not-too-sweet, delicate custard. Overlaying it is a delightful, caramelized sugar crust, perfectly golden from edge-to-edge, inviting you to crack it with the edge of your small spoon. You do, to be rewarded with that satisfying crunch. Each bite is a blend of heavenly custard and enticing, crispy caramel sugar.

This was my precise experience at Don Tomasso's. This is the best crême brûlée I have eaten since 2005, and it's in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on the Don's regular menu.

On to my original review:

We saw a glamor shot of the pork Porterhouse steak with Carolina honey mustard sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and stuffed tomato on Facebook and decided to make the twelve mile trip for dinner.

We had a bit of a wait in the well-decorated but unfortunately stuffy waiting area -- they could use more air conditioning in this area. Our hostess called us to our table after thirty minutes.

We ordered drinks and proceeded to order the day's specials which included the panzanella salad as appetizers, and the Porterhouses. The bread left on the table for us was fresh, but cold. The herbed butter used fresh herbs and was bright and flavorful.

After a bit of a wait the panzanella's arrived, and other than having sat for a few minutes too long before being served were a delicious revelation. The char on the bread complemented the exquisitely balanced basil dressing, which married REAL garden tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh mozzarella. The perfect bite was a still crispy crouton, a bit of tomato, a cube of cucumber, and a portion of mozzarella.

After another relaxed wait we were served our side salads with fresh made Don Tomasso's spicy ranch dressing. The salad was a spring mix of greens, more generous wedges of fresh tomatoes from the chef's garden, a sprinkling of cheese, and fresh thinly sliced cucumbers. They disappeared quickly.

A complementary cup of roasted potato soup showcased the brilliance of the chef, with deep roasted potato goodness in every rich, creamy spoonful. A fresh made chip floating on top provided contrasting crunch.

The main course ...

I just ate the best cooked piece of pork I have eaten in six years. It was perfectly seasoned. It was expertly grilled. It was extremely juicy. It rested on the perfect amount of spicy honey mustard sauce. The sauce was just sweet enough, just spicy enough, and just tangy enough to marry the meat.

The stuffed tomato was another one of the chef's own tomatoes, stuffed with light bread crumbs, Parmesan, and herbs. It was slightly sweet, with bright citrus overtones. It was a treat.

The potatoes were perfectly executed, not overwhelmingly garlicked, rich and satisfying, and wonderful for mopping up leftover sauces and juices.

We were too full for dessert when we asked to see the chef to congratulate him on the most satisfying meal of our summer. We happily paid the rather expensive bill, feeling satisfied we got good value for our money, and left our excellent waitress, the owner's daughter, a decent tip.

The meal was so stellar we simply couldn't bring ourselves to deduct a star for longer waits or slight discomfort in the waiting area. IT WAS WORTH EVERYTHING.