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Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky, Sandusky, OH

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky

4.4 (644)
$30 and under
Italian
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870-8628

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • 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.

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
  • 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 644 people are saying

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Kid-friendly

  • Cleveland

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sortino's Italian Kitchen in Sandusky offers "flavorful, delicious food" and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "large portions" and friendly service, with standout dishes like Chicken Parmesan and baked ziti. While some find prices high, the quality and experience are often praised, making it "highly recommended."
644 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavorful, delicious food. We look forward to eating here every trip.

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  2. Jessica VIP

    Cleveland14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Service was a little slow but the food was terrific
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Eric

    Cleveland2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Came here a couple years ago and it was great, long waits because it was worth it. Came tonight and no wait, not even half filled (which should have been a clear warning). They no longer give bread to eat before the meal (used to be really great bread). No bread for an Italian restaurant? That’s a first. The calamari was 75% overcooked breading and about 25% overcooked dried out calamari rings. (Unless they were experimenting with a new freeze dried calamari). The price for it was higher than normal. It was a great place in the past, but those days are gone. Last time I’ll be going there, unless I get in the mood to spend close to $30 for a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on April 8, 2025
    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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  4. Josh

    Cleveland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a salmon salad. I've had one before here and it was great. This run the lettuce was soaked and wilted from being left in the dressing too long.
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for choosing Sortino’s and for taking the time to review us. Please know your feedback will be shared with our teams for development purposes to deliver better service and overall experience. Again, we thank you for your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Kimberly

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were excellent. I had the Sicilian Sour and my husband Weller. The garlic bread was fluffy but definitely more like bread with melted cheese. The green beans were excellent, the kids pizza yummy, the lasagna bolognese also good! We brought home eggplant Parmesan so I can't yet review that. I'd give it 4.5 stars but that wasn't an option. Price is fair in today's market.
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for choosing Sortino's and sharing your feedback with us! We hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Michael

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Italian food. Healthy portions. Little pricey but quality food.
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on April 8, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Ben

    Detroit1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Going into a restaurant like this that is inside a hotel lobby of a water park, you think you are going to get bamboozled with average food at extreme prices.  However, this food was pretty darn good and a wide selection - wasn’t expecting that. I’ll go again.
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on April 9, 2025
    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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  8. Jessica

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal for our large group! Our server was wonderful and everything exceeded expectations!
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on March 22, 2025
    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and staff were very attentive will dine here again

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  10. Edward

    Pittsburgh18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was a little expensive but you do get a lot. Bread w/ dipping oil & spices was really good.
    Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - SanduskyResponded on March 15, 2025
    Thank you for choosing Sortino’s and sharing your feedback with us! We hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

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

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky is rated 4.4 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky

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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