Scartozzi's Trattoria

"We have been ordering food from Scartozzi’s for years. Dinners and catering always excellent. The staff is great. I can’t say enough good things."

"During a holiday gathering, we opted for a family-style Italian feast from Scartozzi's Trattoria, a charming carry-out establishment in Michigan City. From the moment of ordering to the warm greetings upon pickup, the experience was personable and genuine. Here’s a breakdown of our culinary journey. Staff Interaction: The staff's politeness and friendliness made a lasting impression, enhancing our first experience with their service. It’s always a pleasure to see kitchen staff engaging with customers, adding a personal touch to the carry-out process. Packaging: The food was securely packaged in catering-style trays, which not only kept it warm and intact but also provided a presentable and convenient way to serve our Italian feast. Value: The pricing was quite fair, especially given the generous portions that comfortably fed our group. The balance of cost and quantity was spot on. Dishes: Garlic Cheese Bread - The bread arrived with a delightful garlic aroma and flavor. However, there seemed to be a slight hiccup with the cheese topping, as it was missing. Caesar Salad - The salad was fresh, the croutons seemingly homemade, adding a rustic charm. A bit more dressing would have been appreciated for sharing purposes. Caprese Salad - The ingredients tasted fresh, and the flavors were well-balanced, a testament to the quality of the produce used. Baked Penne al Forno - The penne, while not a standout, was comforting. It could have benefited from more meat to fulfill the hearty expectations set by its description. Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shells - The shells were generously filled and beautifully complemented by the sauce, making it a hit among the dishes we tried. Tortellini Della Famiglia - A dish that took us by surprise with its delicate cheese filling and the delightful combination of shrimp and peas in vodka sauce. It was a crowd-pleaser. Desserts: Though we passed on the cannoli due to a preference in our party, it’s worth noting they offer such traditional desserts to round off the meal. We did pick up a container of gelato which was quite wonderful. Overall: Scartozzi's Trattoria delivered a dining experience that was almost as good as eating in the restaurant itself. The minor issues we encountered did little to overshadow the high quality of the food and the overall experience. This trattoria is a gem for anyone looking for authentic Italian takeout, and we are already looking forward to our next visit."

"Surprised by great reviews of the food. We ordered food for an early Christmas get together. Very disappointing. Directions for heating Eggplant Lasagna were way off. I even reduced temp suggested. Should’v covered it! Top burned. The Meat & Cheese tray was Scarce and had those rectangle cut slices of Swiss and Pepper Jack!!! No Italian cheese. Grilled marinated veggies WAY over cooked and Mushy. Mini Meatballs were pretty good.Salad fresh. Dressing good. Should’ve just cooked! Seems they scrambled to throw this together even though I gave 24 hours notice. Not impressed"

"We ordered eggplant lasagna, the tortellini, and meatballs for carryout. All of those were outstanding, and great amount of food for the price. We will definitely order from here again!"

"**beware take out only** If I lived anywhere close to this place I would have been happy to do takeout, however I was 1.25 hours from home. I wish I had known it was take out only before I stopped in. I can't comment on the food. We were turned away as we were looking to dine in. They did have a table off to the side...but they said "no one was allowed to sit there....and if they let me sit there, they would have to let "everyone" sit there"....it was 2p on a Friday....no one else was there. Instead I went down the road to Swingbellys. if you are looking for a sit down restaurant go down the road to Swingbellys, the atmosphere was much more inviting and the staff was much friendlier....although it is a different type of food. ."