Calvino’s

I’m only giving 4 stars because we’ve only had pizza here. If the entrees are as good as the pizza I may update to a 5^th star.
To start, this place is comfortable. It’s not fancy-​schmancy and it’s a dump. It’s just a cool, casual mom and pop joint. The staff were friendly and very good. Our drinks never got empty. We had plenty of napkins and our server checked on us regularly.
The garlic knots were like freakin’ candy they were so good. Light, flakey and sweet. The pizza was great, rich sauce, good cheese. It was gooey and you could stretch it for miles! I got the Meat Beasty and the toppings were great. The bacon was real bacon, not bacon bits like most places use. The sausage was sweet and the pepperoni was good as well. I can’t wait to go back.

Calvino’s tonight was a refrigerator. Hey management, when 6 of the 10 people in your restaurant are wearing a coat maybe it’s time to turn on the heat. The complimentary appetizer of pizza crust extras baked, rolled in butter and Parmesan were good but cold… including after we sent the first back… opening comments.
MIST IMPORTANTLY: The Greek Pizza was fantastic! But please remember to add chicken. The protein bump is worth the cost and delicious factor.
Additionally we ordered a small pizza with pepperoni, bacon and pineapple. It was very good. The sauce was perfectly savory and just a touch of sweet… yum.
I was so delighted with our meal that I overcame my grumpiness from it being so cold. However customer service is key for me, thus why only 3 stars. (I asked the server to turn up the heat to no avail. She was very nice and a good server otherwise!)
I say go and enjoy but take a coat when dining during cold weather.

Calvino’s is excellent IF you know what to expect. This is a solid mid-​range pizza place, and they’re very good at what they do.
The bread basket is faaaantastic, seriously addicting. I think it’s just baked extra pieces of pizza dough. Buttery, bready goodness. Tons of pizzas to choose from, including a lot of vegetarian options. Prices are very reasonable for what you’re getting.
Ambience is casual, good for families, for chatting with friends, or even for a date. The downstairs area feels a bit fancier, with tall tables and nicer décor.
Again, don’t come here expecting a fine dining experience. But for good pizza at a good price, Calvino’s is a solid choice.

5000 lbs. Thats what I would weigh if I had Italian Food as often as I want. I love Italian, but do not get to enjoy it as often as I would like. I still manage to nail a Pizza every week to 10 days.
So I am Jones-​in for some and I wanted Pizza and Lasagna at the same setting; a setting that is boasted by many to have extraordinary (the best in Toledo) Lasagna, while claiming the Pizza is no slouch either. Calvinos appeared to fit that bill. And if it is good enough for Mike P. (and others) … well then I just have to try it.
So wifey and myself ordered Lasagna and Pizza cuz we wanted both and we… «Cross-​Eat.» I don’t know if the Lasagna is the best in Toledo because I haven’t had it at many other places around the Glass City. After Calvinos, I may not need to. If there is Lasagna this good around, I may need luggage to get there.
The Pizza. Very good. Not the best… but it holds its own and was worth our time and money, and I judge a Pizza in 2 parts. A) How it tastes fresh and hot, and, B) how it tasted microwaved the next day. This Pizza came through excellent on Part B as well. Commendable.
Beer and Wine only at this place.