We came in here because Federal was closed for a private event. We got the fried calamari, which was AMAZING and the best calamari I've probably ever had. It was drizzled with a sweet chili glaze or something. Then we both got pizzas: I got the special, a blackened chicken and vodka pie, and my husband got the Vernon pie. My pizza was ok. Technically, it was perfect. Good crust, good structure, good gooeyness. But the vodka sauce in mine did not taste like a true vodka sauce, and tasted more of the chicken. But I am biased and haven't found a vodka sauce better than my favorite spot in New York City. This was a very nice place to eat, and if we were in town for longer than a night, I'd come back and try more items off the menu (other patrons got burgers that looked really good).
The best thing hands down about V2 was Andrew the bartender!! He was spot on with his cocktail recipes and food recommendations. And on top of that he had the time to personable with everyone that walked in. I've never had a bad time when I've come here. Will be back again!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cristina Olivera
Youngstown has an asset with this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Chicken Parmesan with Pasta
E Walton
The wings and Pizza was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Onion Rings
Larry Saykes
Great food and great service. I stopped by looking for the famous Tank Cummings but instead I was honored to spend time with the famous Ralph Misko of Cambell OH. Truly an honor.
Kevin Bole
First timer. I hate to say it but my experience was sub-par to say the least. Friday night after work me and the guys decide to go downtown and grab a bite to eat. It was about 8:30ish so I asked the hostess if we could get some food, she said yes and gave us a table. We ordered drinks and some appetizers. Two orders of crab cakes and an order of onion rings. They were cold. We didn't get silverware or napkins. I had to go ask for them. When the server brought the apps he said the kitchen is closing if you want food you have to order now. I should have saw the sign and just left. I didn't . I ordered a chicken and greens sandwich. It was hot but I'm pretty sure the chicken had been cooked and recooked, possibly more than once. It was so dry and tough that I couldn't pull it a part with my fingers. I didn't eat it and it was taken off my bill. When all was said and done I paid $30, bill and tip for a coke and one cold crab cake. I'll never go there again. Not because of the poor food quality but because after I sent it back the only one who I saw was the 20 something server who simply said "this had nothing to do with me it's the cooks". Nobody with any supervisory role bothered to come to our table and even try to make it right. They let me leave hungry and dissapointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Dawn
After finally finding a parking space, only to be told "sorry we're closed" by the bartender when your website said open till 10
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Tom Park
20 people in our party, Opie took good care of us. Good food too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Yadira Oglesby
Fantastic! Phil and Sarah are amazing! From the Martini, the wings and that life altering crab cake! Hands down the best restaurant in Youngstown ❤️
V2 has become a downtown staple and favorite for the lunchtime crowd. Wood fired pizzas are delish and the meatball salad is enough food for lunch and dinner not to mention its a great choice for those watching their carb intake! The only little hiccup as it's a bit on the noisy side..everything echoes so hard to have a conversation when the restaurant is busy.. I'm sure there is a solution to remedy this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
JKLA
V2 has become a downtown staple and favorite for the lunchtime crowd. Wood fired pizzas are delish and the meatball salad is enough food for lunch and dinner not to mention its a great choice for those watching their carb intake! The only little hiccup as it's a bit on the noisy side..everything echoes so hard to have a conversation when the restaurant is busy.. I'm sure there is a solution to remedy this.
David Rust
My wife and I made a last minute decision to eat dinner at the V2 Wine Bar.The restaurant was very nice. Warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and responsive. Food and drinks were great. OneOur dinner was early; at 5 pm, in advance of an evening concert at the Youngstown Amphitheater.We ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer. When asked, our server, Shelby, said there were on the smaller size. They were really good. Had a mild spice to them, which I like.My wife ordered the meatball melt, which she raves about. I had the shrimp scampi, a special for the evening. The scampi was fresh and good but could have used a little more garlic. I would order it again.My wife also ordered a lemontini and followed that with a pomegranate martini. I had a Makers and coke. The drinks were all really good.The only detractor was the NOISE. IT WAS REALLY LOUD. Not a little loud…. A lot loud… to the extent that as soon as our dinner was complete, we couldn’t wait to get out.It was good but the noise was nearly unbearable. We were seated in the front by the front door. It might be more tolerable in one of the back rooms.Our bill was $95 which I consider very reasonable for the food and drinks ordered.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Strickland
Pasta sauce was sweet and bad. Eggplant was from a box. Burger was tasteless.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Veronica Dexheimer
The tomato sauce from the pasta was way worse than what you get from the store for $2.
We came in here because Federal was closed for a private event. We got the fried calamari, which was AMAZING and the best calamari I've probably ever had. It was drizzled with a sweet chili glaze or something. Then we both got pizzas: I got the special, a blackened chicken and vodka pie, and my husband got the Vernon pie. My pizza was ok. Technically, it was perfect. Good crust, good structure, good gooeyness. But the vodka sauce in mine did not taste like a true vodka sauce, and tasted more of the chicken. But I am biased and haven't found a vodka sauce better than my favorite spot in New York City. This was a very nice place to eat, and if we were in town for longer than a night, I'd come back and try more items off the menu (other patrons got burgers that looked really good).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Always a good meal and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari, Meatball Salad
The best thing hands down about V2 was Andrew the bartender!! He was spot on with his cocktail recipes and food recommendations. And on top of that he had the time to personable with everyone that walked in. I've never had a bad time when I've come here. Will be back again!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Youngstown has an asset with this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger, Chicken Parmesan with Pasta
The wings and Pizza was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wings, Onion Rings
Great food and great service. I stopped by looking for the famous Tank Cummings but instead I was honored to spend time with the famous Ralph Misko of Cambell OH. Truly an honor.
First timer. I hate to say it but my experience was sub-par to say the least. Friday night after work me and the guys decide to go downtown and grab a bite to eat. It was about 8:30ish so I asked the hostess if we could get some food, she said yes and gave us a table. We ordered drinks and some appetizers. Two orders of crab cakes and an order of onion rings. They were cold. We didn't get silverware or napkins. I had to go ask for them. When the server brought the apps he said the kitchen is closing if you want food you have to order now. I should have saw the sign and just left. I didn't . I ordered a chicken and greens sandwich. It was hot but I'm pretty sure the chicken had been cooked and recooked, possibly more than once. It was so dry and tough that I couldn't pull it a part with my fingers. I didn't eat it and it was taken off my bill. When all was said and done I paid $30, bill and tip for a coke and one cold crab cake. I'll never go there again. Not because of the poor food quality but because after I sent it back the only one who I saw was the 20 something server who simply said "this had nothing to do with me it's the cooks". Nobody with any supervisory role bothered to come to our table and even try to make it right. They let me leave hungry and dissapointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
After finally finding a parking space, only to be told "sorry we're closed" by the bartender when your website said open till 10
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
20 people in our party, Opie took good care of us. Good food too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs
Fantastic! Phil and Sarah are amazing! From the Martini, the wings and that life altering crab cake! Hands down the best restaurant in Youngstown ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes
Restaurantji Recommends
V2 has become a downtown staple and favorite for the lunchtime crowd. Wood fired pizzas are delish and the meatball salad is enough food for lunch and dinner not to mention its a great choice for those watching their carb intake! The only little hiccup as it's a bit on the noisy side..everything echoes so hard to have a conversation when the restaurant is busy.. I'm sure there is a solution to remedy this.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza
V2 has become a downtown staple and favorite for the lunchtime crowd. Wood fired pizzas are delish and the meatball salad is enough food for lunch and dinner not to mention its a great choice for those watching their carb intake! The only little hiccup as it's a bit on the noisy side..everything echoes so hard to have a conversation when the restaurant is busy.. I'm sure there is a solution to remedy this.
My wife and I made a last minute decision to eat dinner at the V2 Wine Bar.The restaurant was very nice. Warm and inviting. The staff was friendly and responsive. Food and drinks were great. OneOur dinner was early; at 5 pm, in advance of an evening concert at the Youngstown Amphitheater.We ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer. When asked, our server, Shelby, said there were on the smaller size. They were really good. Had a mild spice to them, which I like.My wife ordered the meatball melt, which she raves about. I had the shrimp scampi, a special for the evening. The scampi was fresh and good but could have used a little more garlic. I would order it again.My wife also ordered a lemontini and followed that with a pomegranate martini. I had a Makers and coke. The drinks were all really good.The only detractor was the NOISE. IT WAS REALLY LOUD. Not a little loud…. A lot loud… to the extent that as soon as our dinner was complete, we couldn’t wait to get out.It was good but the noise was nearly unbearable. We were seated in the front by the front door. It might be more tolerable in one of the back rooms.Our bill was $95 which I consider very reasonable for the food and drinks ordered.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pasta sauce was sweet and bad. Eggplant was from a box. Burger was tasteless.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
The tomato sauce from the pasta was way worse than what you get from the store for $2.