“ EDIT Update, April 2022. Creme brulee in da house! This is my favorite dessert, bar none. I had held off ordering this, for some strange reason. I shouldnt have. This amazing dessert is part of their regular menu, and very wellpriced! Let me wax poetic about creme brulee for a moment. A wide, oval serving dish is presented with a perfectlybaked, rich, eggy, wonderfullytextured, natural vanilla, nottoosweet, delicate custard. Overlaying it is a delightful, caramelized sugar crust, perfectly golden from edgetoedge, inviting you to crack it with the edge of your small spoon. You do, to be rewarded with that satisfying crunch. Each bite is a blend of heavenly custard and enticing, crispy caramel sugar. This was my precise experience at Don Tomassos. This is the best creme brulee I have eaten since 2005, and its in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on the Dons regular menu. On to my original review We saw a glamor shot of the pork Porterhouse steak with Carolina honey mustard sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and stuffed tomato on Facebook and decided to make the twelve mile trip for dinner. We had a bit of a wait in the welldecorated but unfortunately stuffy waiting area they could use more air conditioning in this area. Our hostess called us to our table after thirty minutes. We ordered drinks and proceeded to order the days specials which included the panzanella salad as appetizers, and the Porterhouses. The bread left on the table for us was fresh, but cold. The herbed butter used fresh herbs and was bright and flavorful. After a bit of a wait the panzanellas arrived, and other than having sat for a few minutes too long before being served were a delicious revelation. The char on the bread complemented the exquisitely balanced basil dressing, which married REAL garden tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and fresh mozzarella. The perfect bite was a still crispy crouton, a bit of tomato, a cube of cucumber, and a portion of mozzarella. After another relaxed wait we were served our side salads with fresh made Don Tomassos spicy ranch dressing. The salad was a spring mix of greens, more generous wedges of fresh tomatoes from the chefs garden, a sprinkling of cheese, and fresh thinly sliced cucumbers. They disappeared quickly. A complementary cup of roasted potato soup showcased the brilliance of the chef, with deep roasted potato goodness in every rich, creamy spoonful. A fresh made chip floating on top provided contrasting crunch. The main course ... I just ate the best cooked piece of pork I have eaten in six years. It was perfectly seasoned. It was expertly grilled. It was extremely juicy. It rested on the perfect amount of spicy honey mustard sauce. The sauce was just sweet enough, just spicy enough, and just tangy enough to marry the meat. The stuffed tomato was another one of the chefs own tomatoes, stuffed with light bread crumbs, Parmesan, and herbs. It was slightly sweet, with bright citrus overtones. It was a treat. The potatoes were perfectly executed, not overwhelmingly garlicked, rich and satisfying, and wonderful for mopping up leftover sauces and juices. We were too full for dessert when we asked to see the chef to congratulate him on the most satisfying meal of our summer. We happily paid the rather expensive bill, feeling satisfied we got good value for our money, and left our excellent waitress, the owners daughter, a decent tip. The meal was so stellar we simply couldnt bring ourselves to deduct a star for longer waits or slight discomfort in the waiting area. IT WAS WORTH EVERYTHING. ”

“ Such a cute and comfortable atmosphere. Super friendly staff and delicious from scratch options. We got the chicken parm with green beans and lasagna Cant wait to get back. ”

“ My family hosted a large birthday party in private side room. We were very pleased with the whole process. Chef Tom worked with us with some food restrictions and all was excellent. We had dedicated waiters that stayed with us the entire night and were great. We enthusiastically recommend Don Tomassos for your celebrations. ”

“ Went here on an early Saturday evening with some family around 430pm. This place is a must if youre in or traveling through the Upper Sandusky area. The atmosphere, food and service were above excellent. We ordered meatballs, mussels and bruschetta for appetizers. They were delicious. We also had unlimited bread delivered to the table. The bread was really good and thats coming from a person who doesnt like bread. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs with a side house salad which was awesome! Our server did an excellent job taking care of our table and was very knowledgeable about the food they served. Will be coming back again! Good job, Don Tomassos! Best Italian food Ive ever had! ”

“ You know its the best when youre still sitting in the restaurant writing the review!! We found this place driving from upper Michigan to Florida and thought wed stop! I have to tell you!! The pizza, amazing!! Maybe even beyond amazing!! The best meatballs and lets talk about the crust, YUM!! The special of the day was duck breast?? Hmmm, in a small town of Ohio?? Sounds sus, but ok I tried it and....It. Did. Not. Disappoint!! I ate it so fast, I forgot to take a picture!! The cherry Merlot sauce will be in my dreams for days to come!!! Whether youre a local or driving through, its a must stop!! Such a cool place! I will make sure to come this way again, and it will be only for the food. ”

“ Great local gem of an establishment. Stopped in to see what made this place special to other locals. Was very surprised at how good the flavors and textures were of the pizza we ordered. Happened to have a long wait due to being short staffed so ate at the bar and ended up being the better option. Got to meet the chefowner and discuss the various flavors found on the Ram bbq chicken pizza. Not at all what was expecting, and was not disappointed! Even the small cup of sauce for the extra bits of crust was special. Will remember this place for a long time. Truly a local gem that hit the spot for flavor and a great experience. ”

“ Our group of 6 had a great time, great food and service on a Friday evening. I enjoyed a stromboli, others had pizza and pasta. No complaints, we will return. Update I had the Philly pizza with jalapenos and enjoyed every bite. My beautiful bride had Scallops, a friend had the Samon, no complaints to be heard. Obvious attention paid to food presentation which i appreciate. Good service, cold drinks! Update. Enjoyed the Chicken Parmesan! ”

“ Great food, bartender was a nice young guy. I really have enjoyed each visit when Im in town. ”