Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky

Name: Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky
Address: 7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH, United States, 44870-8628
Telephone: (419) 433-6653
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (647)

$30 and under

Italian

7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870-8628

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Charming
Good for groups

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
(419) 433-6653
Website
https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/things-to-do/dining/sortinos-italian-kitchen/
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.

Location
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870-8628
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

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What 647 people are saying

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

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Kid-friendly
Cleveland
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sortino's Italian Kitchen in Sandusky delights with "flavorful, delicious food" and "great portions." Guests rave about the attentive service and "excellent food" options, with highlights including Chicken Parmesan and a variety of drinks. Though prices can be high, and some instances of slow service, the dining experience is often memorable and satisfying.

647 Reviews

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Emily
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
My husband and I looked at the reviews and they look good so went and tried it out. Our waitress was friendly but barely spoke to us more than she had too and our food was cold. It came out super fast we were surprised. I had the chicken Alfredo with broccoli and my chicken looked like it came from can and was good the noodles were okay and so was the sauce broccoli was good my food also wasn't hot very warm. My husband had the chicken parm and it said his was cold and wasn't very good. We wouldn't go especially for the price.
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Robbin VIP
Indiana24 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Waiter was rushing us through. Drinks came after appetizer was presented and just as dinner was coming- then wine was presented with no glass. My dinner was not looking/tasting right. Steak was onviously raw. Tool a long time for a new meal to come. Was not even hingry anymore. Came with a generous plate of pasta- however they took my fork- so… they whole thing was just not great. Probably would not return
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Kacy
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Huge portions and the best espresso martinis I’ve ever had!
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Laura
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 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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Jessica VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton14 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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Eric
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 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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Josh
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 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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Kimberly
San Francisco Bay Area1 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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Michael
Chicago / Illinois6 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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Ben
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 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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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 4.3 stars by 647 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

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times 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

Website
https://www.kalahariresorts.com/ohio/things-to-do/dining/sortinos-italian-kitchen/
Phone number
(419) 433-6653
Private party facilities
We don't have a private room, but we accept parties. Please contact the restaurant for more details. 419 - 433 - 6653.

Sortino’s Italian Kitchen - Sandusky

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