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| - "The Old Spaghetti Factory" was probably one of the first restaurants my wife and I ate at when we started dating. Money was tight back then and TOSF soon became one of our favorite eats. I hate to compare this place to a fast food restaurant, but this place is like the "McDonald's" of Italian food. Now let me explain that. When you go to McDonald's, it doesn't matter where in the country, or in the world, you are, when you order a cheeseburger, you know what you are going to get. It's consistent and it's inexpensive. The same can be said for TOSF. It's decent quality Italian food, at very fair prices.
I've sampled many things on the menu over the years, but lately I always get the same thing when we go out for dinner; Spaghetti and Meatballs. I know most people wouldn't think to order something that you can make at home out, but I like a good meat sauce and my wife would rather have marinara. So, for me, it's a treat. She adores the spaghetti with mizithra cheese and brown butter, although, last night she ordered the meatloaf and said she found a new favorite dish. I'll have to try it next time. I'm usually the one that goes for the "soul food". Dinner is usually served with a salad, and their creamy pesto dressing (similar to a ranch) is really amazing. Remember to save a little room for desert, because you always get your choice of a scoop of ice cream, spumoni, or sherbet afterwards.
TOSF is definitely kid friendly. It is a true family restaurant. The trolley car in the middle of the restaurant is always a draw with the little ones. There can be a wait sometimes. Call ahead and put your name on the list, since they don't take reservations. The 1980's era arcade games are great to pass the time and bring back many memories of wasted quarters of my youth. TOSF is one of those places that will always leave you full of good food and great memories...even if it is a chain.
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