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Sortino's Italian Kitchen, Sandusky, OH

Sortino's Italian Kitchen

4.4
4.4
606 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Sortino's Italian Kitchen is a new age red sauce restaurant where old-school Italian cuisine meets the modern age. Sortino’s Italian Kitchen is a casual restaurant and bar that brings the Kalahari a tradition of hospitality established by Giorgio and Giacomo Sortino more than 60 years ago when they opened the original Sortino’s Little Italy restaurant in downtown Sandusky, Ohio.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (419) 433-6653
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chad Vandegrift
  • Private party facilities
    We don't have a private room, but we accept parties. Please contact the restaurant for more details. 419 - 433 - 6653.
  • Neighborhood
    Sandusky
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 606 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sortino's Italian Kitchen offers a welcoming atmosphere with "very attentive" service and "huge portions" that cater to all appetites. While the menu impresses with standout dishes like the "lamb ragu" and "delicious spaghetti and meatballs," some guests note inconsistencies in food execution and service. Overall, it's a delightful spot for Italian cuisine lovers.

606 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Vinny’s Sausage and Peppers were amazing. Large portions! Large drink menu.
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Jessica

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Appetizers were brought to the table immediately followed by main entrees. Server was rude when I politely indicated would like them seoerated. Wine was overpiced at $46 for 2, 8oz glassess. Food was bland. Steak for our daughter was very chewy. Do not have high expectations if eating here. We were disappointed 😞
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    We’re sorry to hear that your experience was disappointing. We’d like to hear more about your experience so that we can do better. Could you please send us an e-mail at OHDining@KalahariResorts with your name, phone number, date of visit, and the reasons for this rating? Thank you and we look forward to connecting soon.

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  3. Wayne

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal was very good. We had great service. Would definitely go back again.
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing Sortino’s and sharing your feedback with us! We hope to see you again soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meals tonight and we got to meet George the owner!
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded 2 days ago
    We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Sortino’s Italian Kitchen! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. Ashley

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb ragu is a MUST try! Service was excellent!
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
    We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit at Sortino’s Italian Kitchen! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  6. Ann

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sauce tasted like it was a processed Velveeta. It was awful. A different waiter served us someone elses food first. We observed wait staff smelling drinks to identify whose it was. Our server was excellent.
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
    Hello, we are sorry to hear this was your experience. I'd like to gather more information. Would you kindly email us at OHDining@KalahariResorts? Please include your name, phone number, date of visit, and reference of your review. Thank you!

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  7. Alex

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great but food is pretty bad.gloppy, flavorless fettuccini Alfredo.
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
    Hello, we are sorry to hear this was your experience. I'd like to gather more information. Would you kindly email us at OHDining@KalahariResorts? Please include your name, phone number, date of visit, and reference of your review. Thank you!

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  8. Melissa

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and Cortez was a wonderful waiter. Would definitely recommend!
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you for choosing Sortino’s and sharing your feedback with us! We hope to see you again soon.

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  9. stefanie boggs

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Worst pasta, overcooked & bland. Ordered the broccoli w/lemon & pine nuts…and it came without pine nuts, so they took it back & threw some on. our whole group did not like their meal except for my daughter who got the baked ziti which she liked, but it was still over cooked. Don’t waste your money.
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
    Hello, we are sorry to hear this was your experience. I'd like to gather more information. Would you kindly email us at OHDining@KalahariResorts? Please include your name, phone number, date of visit, and reference of your review. Thank you!

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  10. Melanie

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very good, server was very nice and attentive but I felt like it was a little slow. Took a while to figure out who was our server was initially and greet the table. Then it took 40 mins for food to come out. Kids were anxious to get back to other activities.
    Sortino's Italian KitchenResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

Sortino's Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (419) 433-6653.

Sortino's Italian Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sortino's Italian Kitchen

7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870-8628

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sandusky
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chad Vandegrift
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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