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Vernons Cafe in Niles
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Location on the map
Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 330-652-1381
Site: https://www.vernonscafe.com/
Site: https://www.vernonscafe.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4–9PM
- Wednesday:4–9PM
- Thursday:4–9PM
- Friday:4–10PM
- Saturday:4–10PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Very busy, crowded when we arrived. But the service was excellent and the food even better. As always, a dinner I was glad to enjoy and well worth the money.
Such delicious food and well sized portions, great options from the bar, and pleasant staff! If you plan to go on the weekend or a holiday, make reservations! Enjoy!
One of the best restaurants I ever been in!food was fabulous and the price really wasnt that bad !great waitress and the owner was fabulous to talk too!will recommend it to everyone I know and will go back there many times!
Vernons never disappoints. Ordered grub hub and my food was hot and delicious like I was sitting in the restaurant. Best Chef and food!!
Beautiful place nasty bartender! I asked her about an order that should have been ready to pick up she was nasty and morose! She was childish to the point that she walked away from me well I was speaking nicely to her. Go ahead chef was awesome he let me know that my order will be placed in front of others because it wasnt put in the right place. The atmosphere is kind of uppity. I didnt mind that at all just a nasty bartender.
Absolutely everything was W O N D E R F U L!! The pistachio cake stopped us in our tracks and is a must. Highly recommend sharing and definitely order dessert first (even if they hold it for you 😉)
As usual, fine food, great service and always ready to adjust to make the customer happy.
The food was awesome. The atmosphere was great. The waiter and waitress were great to work with they were on top of their game.
Eat chicken parm and spaghetti had big piece of čhivken great sauce good service
Nice, relaxing atmosphere. A little chilly. Food was really good. Better than a chain restaurant.
Very good service, nice atmosphere, very reasonable prices, one employees job was just to help pick your wine, and the char pork with banana peppers was very juicy with perfect seasoning. I will definitely be back...
AWFUL!!! I have never seen a restaurant that is so incompetent at handling Friday night reservations. I show up at the time of my reservation and I am told that irregardless of my reservation that I would still have to wait. However, I was understanding of not being seated immediately. As I stood at the entrance, I spoke to several different couples who were also waiting. One couple had arrived before me but had no reservations, two other couples mentioned that they had called while driving to the restaurant to get their names on the list. One other couple came in after me and had no reservations and didn’t call in advance. My date and I stood there for over 35 minutes while they seated every person that was in the lobby. What made matters even more ridiculous was that instead of allowing people who were standing in front of the doors to sit at the bar and order drinks, they had about 8 seats that had cards saying those seats were reserved. Finally, when we were the last couple in the lobby they had the nerve to tell us that once a table came available we would be next. Why would I bother making reservations hours earlier if they are just going to randomly choose who they want to seat? I had enough of the rude treatment and decided to take my business elsewhere. I will never return to this restaurant, I would rather go hungry. Don’t make reservations at this restaurant, they are a joke. They are completely ignorant.
Meal was great. Apps were great. Service was great. Just a suggestion for the chef... You serve espresso... You serve vanilla bean ice cream yet no affogato on the dessert menu? Please add it, that would be great! Recommend eating at the V to anyone!
We called ahead to put our name down and was told it’s a 10 min wait. Double checked with the host and waited for 45 mins while people jumping in front of long before they even got there before us without reservations. We left because a total of an hour had elapsed and we were tired of waiting!!!
We were expecting an exceptional meal based on the fact it is an established restsurant.The veal marsala was not good. Very thin and dry medallions .Could taste the flour coating.will not be returning.
Absolutely delicious! Our server was the best
Good is pretty good, place is always packed. I got take out and it was ready when my Gf and I got there
Ramen was incredible!
Apparently Vernon’s doesn’t want your money. I’ve had their food a couple of times and have no complaint about that. But what I do have an issue with is trying to schedule a wedding rehearsal dinner for a party of 35. I called them on 2 occasions a week apart and spoke to whoever answered the phone. They were both very pleasant and took down all of the details and said they would put the information on the managers desk and I would receive a return call. It has now been 3 weeks since my initial phone call and guess what,,, I still have not received a follow up. Additionally, my ex informed me that she reached out to them twice as well. It is for this reason I surmise they are doing just fine and don’t need or want my business; therefore, I will be seeking an alternate venue for this event.
They respect the food and service. Even the young staff show that they care with is rare.
BEAUTIFUL place and AMAZING food. We have been back a few times for ramen night on Wednesdays.
Attended a baby shower..food was delicious and service was great.
Love this place. The food is delicious. I had the eggplant parmesan. It tasted so good. My sister had the chicken parmesan. We each had salads that were extremely fresh. My husband loved the shrimp appetizer so much he ordered two. My bro-in-law ate the veal with mushrooms.
I was excited to try Vernon’s for the first time based on reviews. Wow, was I disappointed! Ordered the meatball splash and it was nothing but soggy Texas toast with loose ground beef. Read that again: an Italian restaurant that uses Texas toast and loose ground beef for their meatball sandwich. Shameful.Doused in sauce (hence it was mushy) and no cheese whatsoever. WHO MAKES A MEATBALL SPLASH WITH NO CHEESE????I was given about 15 French fries on the side, just pitiful portion sizing. Maybe dining in is a better experience than takeout, but I’ll never know because I won’t go back.Restaurant owners, train your staff to prepare each order with care, like it’s the customer’s first experience — it just might be, and first impressions last.
I believe everything at Vernons is amazing. I had the steak with shrimp and have to say best steak I have ever had even better then Texas! Vernons also has amazing pasta, soup, raviolis, appetizers, etc. I will be going back and probably will be until the day they decide to close their doors!
Beautiful place! Staff is awesome and the food is fantastic! Make sure you get dessert too..
Had my wifes 50th birthday party here last night. Jeanine and her staff did an amazing top notch job on serving us. The food was excellent as always. Thank You so much for the wonderful evening.
It took 1hr and 30 mins to get my food and all I ordered was a appetizer shrimp ( scampi 6 pieces but it was very tasty
Had all appetizers! Shrimp cocktail, lollipop lamb chops,classic casino,oysters,and 2 lobster tails. And 2 gin Martins with blue cheese olives. Food and service was outstanding. Never have i ever had a bad meal there!
They have celiac safe gluten free options. Ok feel safe eating here. I share pics of my safe food and my husbands regular (not gluten free) food.
Have not been there since pre-covid. Love the remodeling!!!!!! Food and service was great!!!! Will return soon.
Great food, drinks and service.
Pasta fagoli is the best ! Angel hair pasta with Vernons excellent sauce is the best !
Great atmosphere and delicious food! I love their salmon. My husband says their veal parmesan is the best hes ever eaten! My son likes their sirloin. We love Vernons!
50th Class Reunion. Great food..Fun time..
We had 13 people for dinner tonight. They seated us in a lovely step-down area, which was private and quiet. Our server Katie was friendly, experienced and competent. She made serving our large group look easy. Food was fresh and delicious, and prices are moderate. Management visited a few times just to make certain everything was going smoothly.
Burger, no flavor. Condiments on it caused a mess and my bun to become soggy and useless.Asked for ketchup, got a small container halfway filled up. Two fries later it was gone.Pasta was good tho. Just stick with that.
Food was great. Reservation was for 8pm. Waited twenty minutes to be seated. The remodel looks nice and the staff was super friendly. Will go back because of the staff and the food.
All I can say is wow. Vernons continues to impress each time. If you love true Italian that is made with love, then this place is for you. You can tell how much Vernon and his son love to make people happy with their food. Cant say enough. Try it, you will not be disappointed.
My husband and I have eaten there several times. It is our only go-to place for a date night. The food is always beyond amazing. The meatballs with ricotta makes an incredible appetizer, the steak is cooked perfectly every time and has the most delicious taste! Our favorite restaurant without a doubt! Highly recommend.
Tables were spaced far apart so kudos to them for trying to maintain social distance. Bottleneck effect through the entrance/exit though. Weve been dining at Vernons for years but our most recent visit for Valentines Day was not stellar; everyones food was incredibly salty. Maybe it was just an off day for the chef?
Reason for 3 stars is they need to prepare food better. I ordered the chicken parmesan and the chicken tasted like fish. They must fry everything in the same oil. If you go I would get something that doesnt involve being fried unless you like it tasting like fish.
Literally delicious from the food, the wine, the atmosphere and service was spectacular!! Must go here and just enjoy!!
Excellent dinner. Great staff. Love coming here to eat whether its for lunch or dinner! We had prime rib it was the special on Thursday and was prepared exactly how we like it. Fresh bread with oil. Will continue to visit, excellent place to eat.
Hate this place horrible staff and restaurant experience dont waste your money!!
Dinner with my cousins on Aug.25. Food and service top notch. Great night. Vernons is always on my itinerary when traveling to Niles from SCarolina.
We love this place. The food is always amazing and the staff are very happy, helpful, and enthusiastic about the menu and atmosphere. The only disappointment we have ever had is when our favorite dessert isnt on the menu for the evening. Highly recommend giving them a try; you wont be disappointed and you will go back again and again.
Wonderful food at wont break the bank prices! Two different atmospheres to dine in...the beautiful dining room, and casual bar area. Pasta is crazy good, Steaks/Veal all the way to the pizza...they dont miss!
Great food, good prices! Had a Pecan ball for dessert and it was amazing.
For some reason, I always forget about Vernons. I think the last time I was there was probably about 15 years ago, but we decided to stop by there for dinner a few weeks ago. The food was fantastic! I really enjoyed the bread and oil as a change from bread and butter. The oil was flavorful, but not overwhelming. My side salad was good, with a variety of vegetables. I ordered it was ranch, which was pretty obviously a squeeze-bottle ranch, but I only fault myself for that -- I mean seriously, who in their right mind orders ranch dressing at an Italian restaurant instead of their house options?? My entree was gnocchi with a meatball. It was a generous portion and absolutely delicious! I also stole a few bites of my boyfriends chicken parmesan. I thought it was on par with Sunrise, which is definitely a compliment. I will definitely be back!
The food was good but service was poor. When asked to bring more bread (for a table of 7), the server pointed to the two pieces on the dish and had to be asked for butter. She also did not offer appetizer plates so we could share are appetizers, told us to use our bread plates. Three entrees were served, then we had to wait for 3 more, then had to wait again for the last one to be brought out. No explanation, no apology. Throughout the meal, she came back only once to refill drinks. At the end, one in our group did not like their entree and her response was Why didnt you say something? No apology, although it was taken off the bill. I wont be back!
I enjoyed my meal there. An old friend and I met for lunch here a while back and the food was really fantastic. Id give it a full 5 stars if they had more traditional seating though. Our table wasnt the most comfortable and the temperature in the building was a little lower than I would have preferred. Otherwise a great place to get really well cooked meals.
Service and atmosphere were excellent. The main cook, needs to read the order completely. I asked for extra garlic on my greens and recieved none. My wife who cannot eat red peppers asked that they not put red peppers on her pasta. Pasta showed up with peppers. The cook needs to take time and CAREFULLY READ the orders. We will be back.
The food is always excellent it’ amazing food love to go there all the time me and my family. Loves the food everything on the menu is amazing If no one ever has been there you all must go Best food and place to eat at In Warren❤️❤️❤️
The food was good and the service was adequate. It was Valentines day so it was extremely busy, we waited about an hour for our dinner, but Im guessing it usually isnt that long. Overall a decent experience, we will likely give it another try if were in the area.
My family has gone to this restaurant for as long as I can remember. We have had family dinners, birthday parties, anniversary parties, general celebrations, etc. here. The food is always great and the service is always quick and friendly. The lunch menu is my favorite as the prices and portions are perfect! The combinations of food are also better, imo, for lunch. If you get there when they open, the wait is short!
We waited an hour even though we had a reservation. The table we were to be seated at did not leave as expected (party of 13). So I believe that flow of tables could be managed a little better. I have been told at some very fine restaurants when I make reservations for a large party that we will have to be out by a certain time b/c another large party is reserved after us. Food was very good. Our party had oysters, bang bang shrimp, salmon, scallops, Angel hair giardinara, chicken masala. Service was also very good.
Went to pick up a to go order and stood there for 17 minutes before we finally addressed someone. The manager even walked past us 6 times and never even said excuse me. The bartender watched my son and I walk up there and never said anything. We finally had to stop a waiter and ask about our order. When we got home and opened our food, we were missing two salads and the sauce for the lasagnas (3 of them) was pretty much water. The drunken chicken dinner was ok and bruschetta bread was the only thing I would say was actually good. I’ve heard so much about this place, all good, so we had to try for ourselves. I would never recommend this restaurant due to their lack of customer service and food not being worth the price!
We were a 10 top of seniors. Although for us, the lighting was so romantic that we had to order off Braille Menus. The food and pricing was typical of a caterer operated restaurant. The waitress that we had was very good.(Perhaps one of the ladies in our party requested that the lights be dim.)We lingered long enough so that I suspect the waitress went home to dead plants and pets. But we had a good time, and Vernons accommodated us.
The fettuccine Alfredo with chicken was very delicious. The bread with oil hit the spot. Stuffed peppers was spicy, but good. A few people got Prime rib, and said that was very good. Prices were average. No complaints.
The food is fantastic! The Chefs are extraordinary in experience and authenticity. The wait staff is courteous, friendly and professional. I highly recommend Vernons Cafe. They are equipped for banquet and business functions.
Nice upscale restaurant food and service excellent. Prices a little high but not bad.
The 15-minute wait we were told by the hostess ended up being 55 minutes. Not the first time this has happened. Otherwise, the food was good in the service was excellent.
As far as Italian food goes in the area, this is among the best Ive experienced. The calamari was very tender. My mushroom ravioli was delicious and just the right portion size. And, being from Atlanta, the prices on wine was fantastic.
My husband and I decided to eat here for our anniversary which happens to be New Years Eve. We have eaten here before but not recently. We had always liked the food at Vernons. Was extremely disappointed tonight. The menu was a restricted menu because of it being New Years Eve. In our opinion a good restaurant should be able to handle the crowds on this type of holiday but apparently Vernons felt they could not. I do not like mashed potatoes so I asked if I could get another potato. They would not do any substitution. I ordered a 6 oz. sirloin fillet with shrimp. The steak was tough and tasteless. I could not believe how terrible it was. My husband had the veal parmesan which was good, however, the sauce was not good. I actually ate half of his veal because I could not eat mysteak. The entire meal seemed like it was mass produced in advance and just kept warm. We got there at 4:30 and were out the door at 5:10. My expectation was high because we have eaten here plenty of times. Tonight I wish we had not. It was a waste of $50. Will not be back here any time soon.
Very good food, friendly and helpful staff.. thank you!!! Cant wait to go again with my family.
The food is awesome, the service fast and pleasant, the place is nicely decorated and very clean. I could not think of a single thing that would have made our dining experience better. Trust me--try the manicotti!
Food was decent...BUT we ordered a large amount of food (pans for a party). They put 3 pans in a box. They put the Italian greens on the bottom and the 2 heavier pans on top of it. The oil and grease had leaked EVERYWHERE because of the weight on it. It ruined my pants and ended up all over the back seat. Youd think theyd know not to do that. I mean when you pay a higher price for food you expect them to also package it correctly. Its pretty simple.
THE BEST linguine and light clam sauce I ve ever had. Vernon is a master in the kitchen and will prepare any dish you are asking for. I will be back often. His buffet is setup with excellent eye appeal during Hoilidays and special events, which makes you go back ..again
Very nice facility to host a party.
We had a dinner party of 8, everything was delicious and the atmosphere was great!! Cant wait to go back
I had the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer and side salad...delicious and the salad was cold and crisp as it should be. My cousin had the Brier Hill pizza with peppers and just romano... very good
A little pricey but well worth it. If you are contemplating Olive Garden make the short trip (minutes) to get 10x better italian food and service at comparable prices. Never had a bad meal or service.
Went there for dinner last night and the service was horrible. Food and prices are good but it took over 90 minutes to get our food and we have small children. Avoid this place in the near future, until they get more staff !!!
Best food in Youngstown Metro.Vernon is an gentleman proprietor-chef.The flavors are always well coordinated, simple, letting the quality ingredients and ace execution shine.Consistent service with a smile never disappoints.Every time is a perfect 100/100 score in my experience. Very hard to achieve with a hypercritical individual like myself.Highest qality ingredients, consistent and careful execution, fast and attentive, courteous service, highly reasonable prices, etc.make for a terrific value. I always leave feeling as if I am glowing. Full and happy is a good way to be, and Vernon always makes sure I leave that way.Unbeatable steak.Chicken cacciatore like my grandma would be proud of.And the best damn meatballs at any restaurant... better than grandmas...
Ordered steamed mussels and 2 werent opened. Sent back for fresh order and think i got same bowl with more added. That was nice but bowl was not hot. They were good but wondered about quality. Main dish was boneless pork loin with mashed potato and roasted brussel sprouts. Pork was cooked perfectly. Moist and delicious. Potatoes were good also just needed some garlic. Brussel sprouts were bad. They were hard could barely get fork in to cut in half. I have made these at homeCut in half oil in saute pan with some minced garlic and good butter. Cook until nice char and fork tender. Would have been 100 percent better if done this way. Have eaten there twice before and not really impressed with food. May go back but will be awhile.
We had my dads 80th birthday in Suite C. Family are still raving about the food and venue. The service was great. Everything was superb! Would not hesitate to use this venue again! Thank you!
Food is always good, however, this time my steak salad was loaded with old looking center cuts of iceberg lettuce. Serving staff was very busy due to 2 large parties and we had to go up to the bar to get our bill so we could leave.
We had a very large group, about 20 people, our waitress Kirsten was fantastic!! We actually applauded her for the great job she did. Thanks again Kirsten!!!
A little bit upscale but not snobby. You pay a little bit more for entrees but the portions are bigger for the most part and the quality is very good. It is quiet even though it is always busy so for a date it is good. I love it.
Havent been there in years until last week and now I know what Ive been missing. Great quality food at a fair price. I ordered dinner to go and it was ready before I had barely started my second ice cold beer. Home run. Ill be back.
The food was just ok. I had steak and lobster and I was told by our server that I had to share my hit butter for lobster with another person at my table. Really? We asked if the sirlion fielt was a true fielt and he said yes and it was not. Probably would not go back. We had 18 people and the bill was about $590 was not worth that.
Prime rib Thursdays. Delicious along with smashed golden yukons! Makes for a wonderful meal. Lots of choices and friendly servers made for a very pleasant dinner!
My favorite restraunt is the USA. Super good, great selection, large portions, low cost especially for a gourmet meal. They use only fresh ingredients for everything and make everything in house. Really, they make all there sauces, dips, glazes, ect in house and fresh. There is always something new to try. You need to go here and experience this.
Dinner was okay. Alfredo was a bit watery.
The food is always great
Great food!!!! Not a place to go if you are in a rush but the service isnt extremely slow either. Great food takes time to make. Makes you feel like they are making it all fresh for you
Good food in dumpy setting. Never order takeout or any delivery service, totally unreliable. Ordered today and had received multiple updates that the DoorDash was picking up our food...hours later I get a call from India telling me the order would need refunded as the restaurant wasn’t accepting orders...what happened two hours ago when the restaurant accepted??? ... long story short restaurant was totally un helpful with unprofessional staff as expected from a hole in the wall.EDIT with time... have called to discuss the issues with DoorDash and have been told “your mistake our apps have been off all night”. Total BS, thirty minutes after they cancel out order I still get this on DoorDash...
Best in the valley in my opinion. Great food. They really care about what leaves that kitchen. Quality is very high. Servers are top notch and very knowledgeable.
Excellent Food, Service and Atmosphere.Looking forward to revisiting.
Ohhhh MY Gosh this place is beyond amazing, my family & I have been coming to this place for over 15 years now. Every single meal is made and cooked to perfection, you will NEVER be disappointed when you choose to eat here❤❤
We had a bereavement dinner in one of the banquet rooms for 50 people, and everybody thought the food and the dessert was delicious, and the staff was great! Thank you Vernons cafe, we will definitely come back again.
Bread was good, ceasar salad was in a warm bowl,tasty but warm. Beans & greens were good. The rice dish with seafood wasnt bad little bittie but good.
Food and sevices was fantastic were not rushed to get order and when done we were given plenty of time to enjoy and finish our coffee. Will be back. There were four of us and not one complaint.
Wonderful fig app. Chicken cacciatore was excellent. Our server was friendly and efficient, knowledgeable about specials. We will definitely return!
Love this best. Always has great food and great service. Nice atmosphere.
Went to Mothers Day buffet. Thought it was overpriced. We were a party of 7 and 5 of us became sick. Much better in past years. Desert table sucked. Sorry Vernon but we wont be back next year.
Everything was soooo good. From steak and shrimp to the chicken marsala and on to 3 of the most delicious desserts Ive ever had super friendly service
The food, service and atmosphere was terrific. All 11 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The waitress was outstanding.
We had just the best waitress.. let us sit by the tree and took our pictures. She was lovely..
Love the veal,I love wedding soup would like fewer greens though
This restaurant is a staple of the community when it comes to authentic Italian cuisine & its as close as one gets to eating a meal in Naples or Venice without getting jet lag & paying $1,300 in airfare 😉! Expect to pay SLIGHTLY higher prices than other so-called authentic Italian restaurants like The O.G. & others. But if youre looking for the REAL DEAL look no further.The measly 10-15% extra youll pay here is WELL worth it. Youre paying for an experience! There is a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, deserts & wine to make your taste buds super satisfied not to mention your belly will be quite complacent due to the excellent portions, I would most definitely recommend anybody who hasnt dined at this fine, family owned, famous restaurant to make a date to experience the excellent ambiance, taste the TRULY authentic Italian entrees & imbibe on the finest wine at Vernons Cafe!!!
Our group met at Vernons. Our pre selected menu was varied. Our food arrived almost all together and hot and delicious. The service was excellent.
Undoubtedly, the best restaurant around…and I can’t limit “around” to any one specific area of the globe. So, this is the best restaurant in the world. The world. While many restaurants serve good food in this area, there is no place better than what Vernon’s offers…fresh fruit and cheese dishes in the summer, outstanding soups in the winter, and daily specials that can’t be beat.
Always a great meal. Remodel looks great too. Pistachio cake is amazing.
Whats not to love about Vernons....food is always great! You cannot make a wrong choice here. Service is ALWAYS outstanding and top notch! Tonight we had the privilege again of having Clayton serve us...one of the BEST in the business!
Had a Christmas party there for senior retirees. They require $200 deposit. Threatened to withhold all or part of it because only 25 of 30 showed up. Weve been going there for years. They did refund my deposit, but I cant guarantee how many show. Wont take a chance on them next year.
Absolutely love the food and the atmosphere. They have the best house dressing and the blue cheese martini is amazing! I would always recommend the drunken chicken.
Clams casino were very good. Staff is friendly and helpful. Dining room is small. Excellent wines. Menu varies by session.
Service was rude, served burnt bread. Ask for extra butter was dismissed. Appetizers was very good
Food was excellent, service was quick. Definitely would go here again. Ordered the fettuccine alfredo. Sauce was amazing.
Used a gift card that I had been given. Chicken parmesan was delicious....friend greens....well....not so good.I got carry out on a weekday...service was very fast.
The food was good and the ppl was very nice
The food was great and the owner made us feel like we were family. Wonderful all-round experience.
I went to a Christmas party and Vernon catered it was the best dishes I have ever had . I could give them a 6 I would everything was absolutely delicious.
Fantastic dinner ! Went there with my mother and brother in law and had a great dinner . If you have never been there , you need to go at least once in your lifetime !
Everything was very salty. I had the wedding soup and the salmon with greens. The salmon was good but the greens were oily and to much butter.
Nice place. Food was good and our waitress was great!
Great local food!
This restaurant has a incredible chef. If you want a special meal at a fair price, this should be your choice. We go here often for lunch.
Vernons never disappoints.. Staff is always friendly and attentive.. Jessica is a perfect server.. If you want to enjoy a nice dining experience this is the place.
Hands down. My favorite place. The owner and servers make u feel like a million bucks. White clam sauce is cooked to perfection. I recommend this place to anyone.
This place is the best food I can find. My family drives from the west side of Cleveland any chance we can to visit Vernon and Dennis and the fine staff. Food and wine is the best around and is much better that any New York City Italian restaurant. Very similar to the places in Bostons North End without the excessive cost.i suggest going there with 4 to 8 people so that you can sample the fine italian appetizers. The peppers and oil with the fresh bread is a must to start. We enjoy the beans/greens/sausage, the stuffed hot peppers, all 3 types of calamari are good but the bean stew with the grilled calamari is something special. For the main event, i love the red clam sauce, seafood linguine, drunken chicken or the veal chop. Wife likes eggplant parm and fettuccine alfredo. If you want something special, just ask and Vernon will cook it up. Also they have homemade cavatelli all the time.With all that great food, we rarely eat dessert, but on occasion we take one of those speciality pizzas with an order of greens home.
Great food but there is an up charge for ranch dressing! We brought cupcakes (no plating needed to) for a celebration and they said there was a $1.50/person charge for that too!
Food was DELICIOUS, staff attentive and very pleasant. I would give 5 stars but the temperature in the dining area was sooo cold!
Great service and food. The owner is there to shake your hand and say hi..!! He has an obvious passion for his great establishment!
Wont say everything was good but I will say it was fair....I ordered chicken francaise....it was good....I only ate half and the waitress took my plate to package it up for me to go.....fine, until now....I go to reheat my leftover and all she did was pick the piece of chicken off the plate and plop it in a box.....where is my francaise juices????? Down the drain from last night???? I am very upset....if I wanted a piece of breaded chicken I could have went to McDonalds and got that on a chicken sandwich!!!! Had I known the waitress lacked common sense I would have packaged it myself.....tell you waitstaff not to do anybody useless favors anymore....I will not be back First and last. Thank you!
Food was good, server pleasant, a bit high-priced, nothing exceptional in atmosphere nor the food
My experience at Vernons Cafe it was okay , I had went there for thr graduation party for a friend an family members
Out standing newly remodeled and spacious with sumptuous food to make your mouth water.
One of the best Italian restaurants in the Youngstown area. Friday m the service to the food, Vernon and his staff are amazing!
Chicken parmesan is amazing. Large portions. Has a small bar and the tables inside are setup in an awkward way but it doesnt take away from the experience.
Great food great place great people!!! Never had a bad meal always 👌 buenno
Great menu selection and delicious Italian food. The specials, and standard fair, are all tough to choose from. They do the classics real justice.
Always a fine dining experience. Never disappointed. Dennis the wine steward is always helpful in the selectionof wine.
Great food every time. Love their white pizza the best!
Went there last evening brought our food was just warm my daughter egg plant parm cold told the waitress took it back poured hot tomatoe sauce on it now looked like soup and soggy couldnt even see the eggplant never was able to eat dinner with us never came back to fill our water bottle or check on our meals over charged us for our drinks and automatically put the tip on our bill for four of us terrible service was not worth the tip she put on our bill will never go back
Amazing food. Amazing staff. & an amazing vibe through the restaurant
Very good food but we had reservations and still had to wait more than an hour to be seated.😔
Never had a bad meal here. Always vrear quality food at a great price!!
Great service and food. Enjoyed our night out!
I have been going there since he opened excellent food good prices a good place to take your family
The food was phenomenal and meeting Vernon was fantastic! The meatballs, steak, and espresso martini are amazing.
The service is impeccable, they advertise generous portions which is an understatement, they are Gi-normous! Oh and the quality and taste are excellent! Will definitely be back!
Good vibes here. Hot wings are on point, beer was cold.
Every time is a great experience, food is amazing. Hospitality is at best, great ambiance. Never disappoint the visitors.
Great restaurant, always good food. If what you want is not on their menu, they will make it for you.
While the restaurant is small, and tables can be cramped, this is a great place to get a meal. The steak here cant be beat, and the menu has a wide selection to suit any mood.
The company meeting. Always great. Back again 2022.
This place is so packed with people on Christmas Eve picking up there platters which contain fish, shrimp, smelts, calamari, and scallops. You can also order other things.
My husbands employer hosts their annual Christmas party here, everything was wonderfully done from the appetizers to the dinner and desserts... Amazing!
Good food. Great banquet room facilities. Give them a try!! You wont regret it.
Not comfortable atmosphere...food not good...price not good...we will not go back
I was there for a class of 69 reunion and it was great. The food was very tasty not plain.
Was there for a graduation party.
Good but not like the old Vernons.
A tast of youngstown. Good food
I thought the food was ok. I have heard a lot of people talk Vernons up but I was disappointed. It tasted like standard buffet food and the sauce gave me heart burn. I was not impressed.
Good Italian restaurant. Tastes like home made. Very generous portions.
Fantastic diverse menu and very professionally prepared
Food was delicious and service was excellent.
Chicken Parm was deliciousMy guy had chicken FrançaisNot disappointed by any meansWe always support local over chains!
Very authentic Italian food. Lots of fond memories with my family eating here.
They have wonderful food and the staff is great!!!
Always great food and service. Usually have killer specials and the sea bass is amazing
Food was very good, but restaurant was a bit cool on this snowy night. Good service.
Per usual a fine meal. Always enjoy my dining experience here.
Staff was very friendly. Buffet portions served were small. Food was average.
Never lets me down. Food and service was top notch.
Great Chicken Cacciatore! A monster piece of house chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. Whats not to like:-)
We love their sauce ,and the food is great.
Delicious food great service by our waitress Jessica on our first experience
Best food, best service, best experience in the greater Youngstown area. Will NOT go anywhere else to dine out.
Food was excellent, as usual, service left something to be desired
The food was very good and the service was excellent
Nice place, good food but cheap silverware and small salads for the prices they charge!
Vern never disappoints. There is a reason there are 15 years of Best of... awards on the wall. Oh yeah, prices are good.
Very nice and clean. Excellent food for a xmas party. Everything was superb.
Nice place for a drink. Perfect place to take the fam for dinner. And they also have a banquet hall.
Had the best chicken francaise ever. Comfortable atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Best place to eat... service is outstanding...food is perfect
Food has been really good in the past, last visit was not as great but hoping its not a trend.
Lots of GF options. Never had a bad meal! Great staff and service!
One of the best restaurants in the area! So many great entrees.
I live in Florida but visit my Aunt in Niles, Oh a couple times a year. Dinner at Vernons is always part of the visit!
Great atmosphere, great service and terrific food.
Good food. The banquet room was rather cold though. Space heaters in the bathroom.
Great food and service! A very happy anniversary celebration!
Called to inquire about delivery and a dish not on the delivery menu. Woman answering the phone was rude, abrupt and totally not helpful. Not the way to keep customers Vernon.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Vernons Cafe 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-15Had to change plans at the last minute. My friend recommended this restaurant. Luckily there was one table available when we arrived. We had a wonderful evening out. The 2017 chardonnay I ordered paired beautifully with the sea bass and lobster risotto dish I ordered. The grilled calamari appetizer exceeded our expectations. My friend and I both left no trace of dessert. She had the tiramisu and I sampled the chocolate desire.Good place to go if you need gluten free options.
Review №2
2022-06-26Vernon recently had a 6 lb Lobster on special that 2 of us enjoyed! We also appreciate his oyster selection. He always gets cold water oysters, the best. Great drinks, food, service, and people!
Review №3
2022-02-14A great locally owned, family owned business in the area. The sea cake pictured was fantastic. I dont live in the area any more, but try to stop in when I am back. If you havent seen their very recent bar and restaurant renovations you need to stop in and check them out.
Review №4
2021-08-21Had an absolutely wonderful time, Vernon never seems to amaze me. His staff was totally awesome and the food top notch. The expresso and chocolate martinis were excellent, Chicken francaise that I had I was very impressed not overly powered lemon flavor it was perfect. One of the best meals Ive had and the last year and a half and when I say I do reviews I do reviews. Just under 3 million views. Thank you Vernon 🙏🙌🙏🙌 the calamari was prepared extremely well and not to mention instead of just a marinara he had another sauce not sure exactly what it was I think it was like a saraki sauce or something and it was perfect for the calamari
Review №5
2022-02-13We had a party of 6 for dinner. The entire experience was outstanding. The ambience, food and impeccable service will bring us back soon. We had a grilled octopus appetizer, branzino/sea bass, chicken parmigiana and pistachio dessert…..all were excellent and prepared too notch. Clay, our server, was beyond excellent. He sets a high standard for other servers. Will be back in a few weeks and looking forward to it. Keep up the good work!
Review №6
2022-03-07Delightful experience. The place was super crowded but our waiter (who seemed to be covering our entire section) was still friendly and quick. The food was perfectly cooked. I had the baked goat cheese which I highly recommend. And the squid ink linguine for my main. Be warned the portions are large. I had them pack the included side salad to go so I could save room for my main.
Review №7
2022-04-01This was my first time in this restaurant. The food and service was so good.. I felt like a friend and family member invited to dinner. The food is best I have had in Youngstown. This is type of service and food I get in Cleveland or Pittsburgh. Attention to detail on point. The best bruschetta I have had in a long time. The eggplant parmigiana to die for. The side of spaghetti was not over cooked and full of flavor.. I also enjoyed the fried greens. We went Saturday March 23,2022. It was so good to be out. Did I mention our sweet server Kathleen she was top of the line. From start to finish a great dining experience
Review №8
2021-12-2312/22/2021 - Ordered for Pick UpLast night we ordered for pick up, specifically because of Ramen Wednesday, which was fantastic! We also ordered chicken parm, the sauce was different tasting then before, this had a canned spaghetti o flavored sauce, it was odd.. Our kids were to share a 12in pizza, which they wouldn’t eat after biting into the giant onions under the cheese. We had also ordered bruschetta, like last time, it was burnt, not a little burnt were it’s crunchy & edible, the one piece was so black and charred it was completely inedible (see photo). I understand busy holiday season, but for a restaurant that is so pricey, I have higher expectations.11/20/2021 - Ate in Restaurant:Our 30 minute wait was well worth it! We got bruschetta, Pasta e fagioli, chicken parm and the drunken chicken. The Pasta e fagioli here was hands down the best I’ve ever had. Our bruschetta was a little burnt but still very delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back.
Review №9
2022-04-05The best!! Every time I think of going to another higher end place. And start going down the list. 9 or of 10 times I pick Vernon’s. Why? Well the drinks 10 the food 10 and even the price for the upscale feel and environment 10. PS try the oysters
Review №10
2021-07-28OMG! Food is fantastic. Enough said. Just go and enjoy! Photo is my lunch salad for one. Huge. Grouper was as good as anything Ive had in Florida.