Italian Restaurants in Toledo, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio, is located on the Maumee River along the far western edge of Lake Erie. The area offers many activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including boating and fishing on Lake Erie and exploring Maumee Bay State Park, which sits on Lake Erie only a 30-minute drive east of Toledo. This park offers cottages, campsites and bicycle rentals, as well as a two-mile interpretive boardwalk. After working up an appetite exploring the outdoors, you might be in the mood to have a hearty meal at a local Italian restaurant.

La Scola Italian Grill

For food with the taste of an authentic Italian family kitchen, treat yourself to La Scola Italian Grill. Their ample menu includes gourmet pizzas, fresh salads, an array of pastas and an assortment of meat entrees. They offer more than 30 wines by the bottle and over 10 options by the glass. La Scola Italian Grill opens for dinner every day at 4 p.m.

La Scola Italian Grill
5375 Airport Hwy.
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 381-2100
lascolaitaliangrill.com

Pasta Fina

Pasta Fina has been locally owned and operated since 2003, and recently received four stars from the Toledo Blade. Create your own pasta dish from their assortment of homemade sauces or choose an entree from the menu. Specialties of the house include four kinds of lasagna, a pizza/pasta bake and rigatoni with sausage mellano. Expect a limited and economically priced wine list. Pasta Fina serves diners Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Pasta Fina
5931 Heatherdowns Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 866-0670
pastafina.net

Rosie's Italian Grille

Rosie's Italian Grille has served the Toledo community for more than 25 years and offers authentic Italian dishes in a Tuscan-themed atmosphere. They specialize in pasta, fresh grouper and steaks and also have several vegetarian options available including handmade ravioli, three-cheese manicotti and eggplant Parmesan. This restaurant serves lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Rosie's Italian Grille
606 N. McCord
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 866-5007
rosiesitaliangrille.com

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Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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