10241 Sawmill Parkway
Powel, Ohio 43065
Miller-Stein Ranking
Our food experience | 4.85 Buckeyes
Quality | 5.0 Buckeyes
Cost | 4.25 Buckeyes
Character | 5.0 Buckeyes
Beverages | 5.0 Buckeyes
Service | 5.0 Buckeyes
Fried Calmari | 8.95
Bruschetta | 8.95
Vittoria Antipasto | 11.95
Chianti Classico
Chianti Ruffino
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chicken Piccata | 21.95/24.95
Chicken Caprese | 17.95
Chilean Sea Bass | 27.95
The Vittoria Filet |28.95
Risotto Milanese | 27.95
Broiled Salmon | 23.95
The Stein’s came into town for a week so we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join the Stein and Miller families for a great meal. After reading some great reviews, we decided to go with Vittoria, an Italian, American up-scale restaurant tucked in the heart of Powell, Ohio.
After making a reservation on Open Table for 7:30, we all eagerly awaited our dinner adventure.
Stein and I arrived first, informed the host our party arrived and waited for our table to be ready and our families to arrive. Within ten minutes, our parents and Stein’s brother arrived and we were swept away to our table.
Upon entering the main room of restaurant, we were greeted by candles lighting the room with a pleasant glow, a fireplace on either side of the room and white tablecloths delicately draped over the tables. The mood was set with a guitarist playing calming music as we took our seats.
Our server, Carlo, a New York native with a great attitude, quickly welcomed us. We ordered appetizers and drinks and prepared for a great meal. We decided on the fried calamari, bruschetta, and an antipasto dish. The appetizers came out quickly and didn’t last long. Dad Miller described the calamari as light and crisp and really enjoyed that it didn’t have the “heaviness” to it that typical calamari has. The bruschetta was also a crowd pleaser with a sweet balsamic reduction drizzled over the top. The antipasto was also enjoyable with the spread of cheeses, olives and meats all very fresh.
The wine list was very nice; a good number of choices, with a range of prices, without being overwhelming. The list featured Italian wines, but not to the exclusion of some good domestic wine choices. The choices for wine by the glass were more extensive than you usually see, and the four of us that ordered wine opted to order by the glass. The wine was served promptly, and the portion sizes were good, and larger than you often receive. Dad Miller and Mom Stein ordered Chianti, although Mom Stein chose the Classico, and Dad Miller picked the Superiore. They quizzed Carlo on the difference between the two and, impressively, he knew that the difference related to Italian wine processing and aging rules. Both Chiantis were very good, with the Classico having the “bigger” flavor. Stein’s Brother opted for the Pinot Noir which he enjoyed. I went for my favorite, the Sauvignon Blanc, which was crisp and refreshing. All in all, the wines were an excellent accompaniment to our meals.
Once we devoured the appetizers we were quick to order our main courses. Dad and Mom Stein went with the chicken piccata, Stein’s Brother selected the chicken caprese, and Stein went with the Chilean sea bass. On the Miller side, Mom Miller decided on the filet, Dad Miller went with the risotto and I selected the salmon.
Mom and Dad Stein really enjoyed their chicken piccata explaining that the lemon flavor from the sauté mixed with the wine gave the dish a lot of fresh sweet flavor. Mom Stein is usually cautious about Alfredo sauce but was pleasantly surprised, it was less of the typical drenching of sauce and was well intergraded into the noodles with a cheesy flavor.
Stein’s brother also likes his chicken caprese and loved the freshness of the garlic tomatoes and roasted red peppers.
Stein’s Chilean sea bass was also a favorite. No stranger to sea bass, the Stein’s expectations were high, but he really enjoyed not only the display but also the mildness of the fish with the accompanying fresh vegetables. Stein was also very pleased and intrigued by the walnut sauce that covered the fish, which also covered the scrumptious small asparagus.
Mom Miller’s filet was also enjoyed. Choosing a medium well style of cooking, the filet came out perfectly cooked; it was juicy and full of rich flavor. The asparagus was thin and cooked to perfection and the roasted red skin potatoes were warm and also cook wonderfully.
Dad Miller’s Risotto Milanese was nothing short of phenomenal; the risotto was prepared perfectly, and the seafood was abundant and tasty.
I also really loved my salmon, which was prepared by broiling. The creaminess of the salmon was very unexpected but was superb. One annoyance is when the fish isn’t deboned, but this salmon was bone free and I was able to easily enjoy it. The seasonal zucchini and yellow squash that was a substituted for the asparagus was also well prepared; it was moist and still contained the fresh crisp flavors.
The manager of the restaurant treated our party like royalty. We were checked-up on several times and John, the manager was very thorough making sure everyone in the room was enjoying their dining experience.
After we had finished dinner we were surprised with a treat from the chef. We were treated to limoncello, a dessert drink. Everyone at the table really enjoyed the drink; it had a milky like quality and has a fantastic sweetness to it. John, the manager explained that the wife of the owner of the restaurant makes this particular dessert drink in a very unique way; the drink takes about a month to ferment and develop the heavenly sweet taste.
Last but not least we decided to order to pieces of chocolate cake for the table. The cake was described as delicious; it was thick and moist. The icing was a fudgy and accompanied the cake well.
Overall we had a wonderful dinner. From the exquisite service to the delightful meals the night could not have gone any better. Two wonderful families, soon to be one, coming together and enjoying great food - what could be better? We questioned each other at the end of the night asking if we would each come back and between the seven of us, I heard “yes,” “absolutely,” “most definitely.” Safe to say we’ll be back!
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