Restaurant Reviews
Stephanie Bice
Othello’s Italian Restaurant
1 South Broadway, Edmond
othellos.us
330-9045

What works: lasagna topped with meat sauce
What doesn’t: house wine
Tips: Bring your appetite and save room for dessert.

Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Bella Vista Italian Kitchen
5801 S. Western
bellavistaokc.com
631-1717

What worked: Italian and Greek meals prepared with obvious pride
What needs work: The marinara sauce is too sweet.
The Tip: Family owned and operated, this place is distinctly unique in atmosphere, service and quality.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Cous Cous Cafe
6165 N. May
couscouscafeokc.com
286-1533


What works: big flavors, quality food, low prices
What needs work: better information about their desserts
Tips: The parking lot is small, so carpool.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Prairie Thunder Baking Company
1114 Classen Drive
prairiethunderbaking.com
602-2922

What works: really great baked goods
What needs work: expanding the lunch selection
Tips: Go early if you’re going for a specific item. When they sell out, they’re out.

Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Pho B&B Vietnamese Cuisine
1615 S. Interstate 35 Service Road, Moore
794-5261

What works: home-style Vietnamese cooking at fast-food prices in a family-operated establishment
What needs work: Entrées should be brought to the table simultaneously or, at most, just a few minutes apart.
The tip: Pho on the south side is as good as or better than what you’ll find in the Asian District.

Restaurant Reviews
Louis Fowler
Ann’s Chicken Fry House
4106 N.W. 39th
943-8915

What works: absolutely perfect chicken-fried steaks
What needs work: Kitschy decor could use an update.
Tips: Save room for dessert.

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Opulence is overrated.

Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Spice and Rice
770 DeBarr, Norman
321-7423

What worked: high-quality food at lower prices
What needs work: Addition of beer to the menu would complement the highly spiced cuisine.
Tip: family recipes that haven’t been compromised for American tastes  

Restaurant Reviews
Greg Elwell
Pho Thai Nguyen
3221 N. Classen Blvd.
525-7373

What works: tasty dishes for all experience levels
What needs work: Pho broth could be hotter.
Tips: free hot tea! Also, the place takes credit cards, which is nice.

Restaurant Reviews
Doug Hill
Sandro’s Pizza and Pasta
914 W. Main, Norman
sandrospizzaandpasta.com
701-8822

What worked: excellent pizza and good signature entrees
What needs work: A crisp, ultra-thin pizza crust would be a welcome additional choice.
Tip: Pleasant but not fancy dining room serving a level of Italian cuisine found in much more expensive restaurants.