I travel down to Auburn once a year with my good friend who just turned 91, who loves cars. We went to the big car auction event and then randomly chose Sandra D’s for dinner, before heading back to Michigan. We had the best meals and a great time conversing with the locals there. Sure, the dinners took a little longer to arrive than we’re used to, but it was absolutely worth it and we had good conversation to pass along the time. There was a local insurance company owner, now retired, who was sitting by us. He mentioned that he had never had a bad meal there, and I believe him! I had a Mediterranean salad with salmon and a homemade lemon Dijon …something dressing. The fish tasted amazing along with the lettuce, fresh vegetable’s and the recommended dressing. The last time that I’ve tasted salmon that fresh, and flavorful, I was on an evening dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe, 20 years ago! My friend, Mel, also loved the restaurant and had the best time. He had a delicious pasta seafood dish that was a special of the day. He ate every last bite of his food, and brought up how much he enjoyed the place, several times on the drive home. A big thanks out to Sandra’s. We’ll be back much sooner than next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crisany Zook
We spent our morning checking out the museums and worked up an appetite. We saw that this place was just around the corner in a residential area. We parked in the back like the sign said, and we were pleasantly surprised to be served by the owners. Sandra treated us like family, and her husband cooked our lunch and even came out to check on us to see if we loved our food. They have bottled drinks (glass bottle coke products, gold peak teas, and water). We had some of their fresh baked breadsticks with homemade alfredo dipping sauce. This is the moment we decided we made the right choice for lunch. The breadsticks are like a super buttery, rich crescent roll like bread. We tried the lunch special chicken alfredo lazagna. It had fresh roasted spinach, and it was so flavorful. We also ordered the spicy shrimp gamberretti. It was just spicy enough that it made my lips feel puffy, but my hubby said I'm a sissy and it was the perfect amount of spice. It was super delicious and we ate every bite. I took zucchini cake and a peanut butter graham pecan chocolate covered thingy home for dessert. I'm sure they will be great too. The inside of the restaurant makes you feel like you are home. When you visit, you'll know exactly what I mean.
The best food and the service is excellent!! I highly recommend Sandra D's. We eat here 2 to 3 times a month. I would rate 10 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Santa Fe Chef Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Carbonara, Meat Lasagna, Fettuccine, Sausage & D's Marinara, Cannoli, Garlic Breadsticks, Salad
Amanda Peachy
once again Sandra and Bentley never disappoint. The service, the food,the environment ... everything was absolutely amazing. We had a chef special, shrimp gambretti with Alfredo sauce, eggplant Parmesan as well as we had to try the corn and crab bisque...... I cannot say enough how amazing and delicious this experience was and every time we have the chance to stop in. If you haven't tried this ? then make it a part of your Auburn adventure. Or Even Just looking for the best Italian food in northeast Indiana.... I will forever choose Sandra D's overnight end or even more known family Italian restaurants. Above and beyond in every way. We live almost an hr away and will wait to have Italian food until we can make it into Auburn and stop in. It's exceptional. 10 ⭐ 5 just doesn't cut it. Thanks again for making this meal another favorite as well as just the environment, kindness and above all the experience,customer service and dedication to quality in all areas to both Sandra and her husband Bentley. We love Sandra D's and truly believe anyone else will too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is an AWESOME restaurant The owners are great,the food is AMAZING. Customers are very friendly. HIGHLY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nik Gigli
This is hands down if one of the best restaurants is in town. The Italian food is some the best I've tasted since my grandmother cooked for me as a kid. Small restaurant, but it's worth it or do take out.
my husband and I ate there tonight. WOW. great food, portions were just right. Food was excellent, very small and quaint. absolutely perfect. Highly recommend. we definitely will go back. Sandra and her husband are lovely owner's, and delightful 😊
Cindy D
My husband and I enjoyed our first dinner date at Sandra D’s. Sandy promptly returned my call about reservations. We were then greeted & seated by Sandy. Very quaint & quiet… just a few tables. The menu has many delicious choices. I would highly recommend the homemade lasagna, walleye w/lemon cream sauce & angel hair pasta, and cannoli for dessert. My compliments to the chef (Sandy’s husband). We will most certainly be back to try their other delicious family dishes.
The owners were wonderful in helping us celebrate birthdays with family and friends and making us feel welcome. The food was delicious and they made special accommodations for each of the kids in our group. The desserts were all amazing. We would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal Meerzo
I have been wanting to try this little italian restaurant out for a while. I havent heard much about but we had a great experience. The food was really good. It did seem like maybe it was a couple that ran the business and they were very nice! I did ask if they had sauces and she had the cook make a alfredo and it was great! And the portions of the food were huge. I like the style of the restaurant it was cozy and vintage. I definitely will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo
Gambleized performance Exhaust
I was there February 10th with my dad brothers an nephews (6 of us total) we drove 2.5hr to check out the car museum an just happen to drive by an thought let's check it out I have to say the owners were super nice an friendly an the food was amazing I will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great food an friendly atmosphere. The bread pudding was off the chart good highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Campbell
The food is incredible! And the staff was so friendly & kind. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Cindy Spriggs
Lovely Family style wholesome atmosphere with exquisite food and service
Vegetarian options: I'm not vegetarian but have had some vegetarian options from the menu . Sandra and Bently aim to please
Kid-friendliness: Great Family friendly wholesome environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Carbonara, Meat Lasagna, Gravy, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Provolone and Sautéed Bell Peppers, Cannoli, Kentucky Hot Brown, Garlic Breadsticks, Salad
Great Italian food! Will visit again!
I travel down to Auburn once a year with my good friend who just turned 91, who loves cars. We went to the big car auction event and then randomly chose Sandra D’s
for dinner, before heading back to Michigan. We had the best meals and a great time conversing with the locals there. Sure, the dinners took a little longer to arrive than we’re used to, but it was absolutely worth it and we had good conversation to pass along the time.
There was a local insurance company owner, now retired, who was sitting by us. He mentioned that he had never had a bad meal there, and I believe him!
I had a Mediterranean salad with salmon and a homemade lemon Dijon …something dressing. The fish tasted amazing along with the lettuce, fresh vegetable’s and the recommended dressing. The last time that I’ve tasted salmon that fresh, and flavorful, I was on an evening dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe, 20 years ago! My friend, Mel, also loved the restaurant and had the best time. He had a delicious pasta seafood dish that was a special of the day. He ate every last bite of his food, and brought up how much he enjoyed the place, several times on the drive home.
A big thanks out to Sandra’s.
We’ll be back much sooner than next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We spent our morning checking out the museums and worked up an appetite. We saw that this place was just around the corner in a residential area. We parked in the back like the sign said, and we were pleasantly surprised to be served by the owners. Sandra treated us like family, and her husband cooked our lunch and even came out to check on us to see if we loved our food. They have bottled drinks (glass bottle coke products, gold peak teas, and water). We had some of their fresh baked breadsticks with homemade alfredo dipping sauce. This is the moment we decided we made the right choice for lunch. The breadsticks are like a super buttery, rich crescent roll like bread. We tried the lunch special chicken alfredo lazagna. It had fresh roasted spinach, and it was so flavorful. We also ordered the spicy shrimp gamberretti. It was just spicy enough that it made my lips feel puffy, but my hubby said I'm a sissy and it was the perfect amount of spice. It was super delicious and we ate every bite. I took zucchini cake and a peanut butter graham pecan chocolate covered thingy home for dessert. I'm sure they will be great too. The inside of the restaurant makes you feel like you are home. When you visit, you'll know exactly what I mean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Shrimp Gamberretti, Garlic Breadsticks
Food was very delicious and filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best food and the service is excellent!! I highly recommend Sandra D's. We eat here 2 to 3 times a month. I would rate 10 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Santa Fe Chef Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Carbonara, Meat Lasagna, Fettuccine, Sausage & D's Marinara, Cannoli, Garlic Breadsticks, Salad
once again Sandra and Bentley never disappoint. The service, the food,the environment ... everything was absolutely amazing. We had a chef special, shrimp gambretti with Alfredo sauce, eggplant Parmesan as well as we had to try the corn and crab bisque...... I cannot say enough how amazing and delicious this experience was and every time we have the chance to stop in. If you haven't tried this ? then make it a part of your Auburn adventure. Or Even Just looking for the best Italian food in northeast Indiana.... I will forever choose Sandra D's overnight end or even more known family Italian restaurants. Above and beyond in every way. We live almost an hr away and will wait to have Italian food until we can make it into Auburn and stop in. It's exceptional. 10 ⭐ 5 just doesn't cut it. Thanks again for making this meal another favorite as well as just the environment, kindness and above all the experience,customer service and dedication to quality in all areas to both Sandra and her husband Bentley. We love Sandra D's and truly believe anyone else will too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ratatouille, Spicy Shrimp Gamberretti, Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Carbonara, Meat Lasagna, Fettuccine, Salad
This is an AWESOME restaurant
The owners are great,the food is AMAZING. Customers are very friendly. HIGHLY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is hands down if one of the best restaurants is in town. The Italian food is some the best I've tasted since my grandmother cooked for me as a kid. Small restaurant, but it's worth it or do take out.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Spicy Shrimp Gamberretti, Fettuccine Alfredo, Meat Lasagna, Walleye, Fettuccine, Cannoli, Garlic Breadsticks, Salad
my husband and I ate there tonight. WOW. great food, portions were just right. Food was excellent, very small and quaint. absolutely perfect. Highly recommend. we definitely will go back. Sandra and her husband are lovely owner's, and delightful 😊
My husband and I enjoyed our first dinner date at Sandra D’s. Sandy promptly returned my call about reservations. We were then greeted & seated by Sandy. Very quaint & quiet… just a few tables. The menu has many delicious choices. I would highly recommend the homemade lasagna, walleye w/lemon cream sauce & angel hair pasta, and cannoli for dessert. My compliments to the chef (Sandy’s husband). We will most certainly be back to try their other delicious family dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The owners were wonderful in helping us celebrate birthdays with family and friends and making us feel welcome. The food was delicious and they made special accommodations for each of the kids in our group. The desserts were all amazing. We would definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been wanting to try this little italian restaurant out for a while. I havent heard much about but we had a great experience. The food was really good. It did seem like maybe it was a couple that ran the business and they were very nice! I did ask if they had sauces and she had the cook make a alfredo and it was great! And the portions of the food were huge. I like the style of the restaurant it was cozy and vintage. I definitely will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo
I was there February 10th with my dad brothers an nephews (6 of us total) we drove 2.5hr to check out the car museum an just happen to drive by an thought let's check it out I have to say the owners were super nice an friendly an the food was amazing I will definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great food an friendly atmosphere. The bread pudding was off the chart good highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is incredible! And the staff was so friendly & kind. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Lovely Family style wholesome atmosphere with exquisite food and service
Vegetarian options: I'm not vegetarian but have had some vegetarian options from the menu . Sandra and Bently aim to please
Kid-friendliness: Great Family friendly wholesome environment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Carbonara, Meat Lasagna, Gravy, Grilled Salmon, Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Provolone and Sautéed Bell Peppers, Cannoli, Kentucky Hot Brown, Garlic Breadsticks, Salad
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