Here is the whole review of DEROMA by my friend, half of the Dining Divas in Dayton Daily News in case the link I gave didnt work for you. Deroma’s offers Italian with flair Posted: 12:00 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2014 EmailFacebookTwitterShareThis By Sandy Collins,Connie Post - Dining Divas When a patron recommends your restaurant to friends, you will find no higher honor. So when Sandy was encouraged to try Deroma, a little Italian place in Huber Heights, she was intrigued. But after she was dragged there, shoved in a chair and practically force-fed a calzone, she knew it must be good. And it was! After that winter excursion, Sandy waited till the weather was warm, and sans violence, picked up Connie, her Dining Diva partner-in-cuisine, and headed north to Huber Heights on Route 201. Deroma is the proud project of owner Jimmy Troni, with 36 years of restaurant experience. His mission, according to his colorful menu, is to bring you the finest Italian cuisine. He’s built a quaint restaurant in the strip mall at Brandt and Chambersburg, with a full bar, beer, wine and delicious Italian fare. It’s a little hidden by the outer restaurants that line the two major thoroughfares. It would be easy to miss, if your darling friend hadn’t led you there by the nose. + Behold the calzone at Deroma in Huber Heights. (CONNIE POST/Staff) The place was pretty full on a Tuesday summer night. That’s a good sign. There is plenty of seating (we counted at least 70), at the wooden bar, tables and chairs, booths and a small diner-like seating area off to the left of the kitchen. A large family of about 10 was wrapping up their meal, with kids bandying about and lots of laughter. It made the place feel happy and gave it a real family feel. Restaurant lighting is so important, and Deroma’s is a bit unique. Unlike other restaurants that board up the windows, they let all the light in and have minimal overhead lighting, which gives the place an open, airy feel. + Next time you have a hankering for Italian, try Deroma in Huber Heights. (CONNIE POST/Staff) What we had: We were welcomed as soon as we sat down, another good sign. Amber Bock on draft for Sandy, and Connie ordered a glass of cabernet. The bar serves beer and wine, and the server told us they are expecting to get a full bar license “soon.” Happy Hour is 5-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with drafts at $1.50. The appetizer menu is affordable and full of unusual offerings and all-time favorites. You’ll get your bread sticks, mozzarella sticks, garlic bread and pierogi, and the more unusual fare; mussels, fried calamari and even fried okra. Okra is a healthier choice, with high fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium and potassium. No wonder Connie ordered it, $5.99. + Ah the lasagna at Deroma in Huber Heights! (CONNIE POST/Staff) “You can’t tell it’s okra until you bite in,” Connie chimed after finger-picking a small sample of the deep fried veggie. Sandy chose the side salad with house Italian. All the dinners come with salad and their famous garlic rolls. Connie, the artiste, noticed Deroma’s doesn’t just slice cucumber for your salad; they “decorate” your salad with striped cukes, adding a dash of fun to an already festive salad, chock full of tomato, black olives, red onion, and fresh, crispy lettuce. It was just the right size, not so small that you ask yourself, “why bother?”, and not so large that you’re full and can’t enjoy the entree. Sandy ordered the highly recommended calzone. The recommender initially insisted on a cheese calzone, but this time, we wanted to try more flavors. So Sandy loaded her calzone with banana peppers, black olives, pepperoni and their three festive cheeses ricotta, mozzarella and parmagiano. “Yum!” she exclaimed. Connie responded to Sandy’s reaction by digging her fork into the calzone to see for herself. “”Yum’ is right!” she squealed. Lasagna is a must-try when going Italian. Connie ordered hers and wasn’t disappointed. “It’s the perfect combination of pasta, cheese, meat sauce and spices,” explained the home cook. “I’ll be coming back for more.” Deroma’s does salad like nobody’s business. From the house size ($4.99) to grilled shrimp ($8.99), there are eight to choose from. They even have tuna salad ($6.99) and antipasto ($7.99). You can get great pizza made to order, or try their gourmet pizzas. Owner Jimmy’s pie includes tuna, onions, garlic, mozzarella and romano cheeses. Another unusual offering is White Pizza, topped with mozzarella, ricotta and romano cheeses and fresh garlic! Dinners include salad and their delicious garlic rolls. You’ll find your favorites here, no doubt. We’re always looking for the unusual, and we noticed a yummy-sounding Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana ($16.99) and one with Veal ($17.99.) Their specials aim to please the kids, and the pocketbook. On Monday and Tuesday, kids 10 and younger eat free. Monday’s Special Spaghetti only $5.99 Tuesday’s Special Ziti only $5.99 Wednesday’s Special Lasagna only $7.99 Thursday’s Special Pasta Trio only $6.99 Deroma’s offers lunch specials and caters events. They’ll even deliver for groups of 60 or more. The place: Deroma Italian Restaurant The info: 6254 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights; on Facebook “Deroma Italian Restaurant”; 937-233-3604. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Final musings: Connie Post and Sandy Collins are always looking for those local restaurants and bars that make living enjoyable in the Miami Valley. If you have a favorite place for a cocktail or a meal, let us know. 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