good food at a reasonable price. used to be even better. must have been an ownership change a while back and the place suffered a bit because of it. sitll a decent bet for a decent meal.

good food at a reasonable price. used to be even better. must have been an ownership change a while back and the place suffered a bit because of it. sitll a decent bet for a decent meal.
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I totally love Hector's. This place has been around forever and the food is so gooooood. We live in Warren, but we try to get to Hector's when we come into Erie. The atmosphere is classic little... More

I totally love Hector's. This place has been around forever and the food is so gooooood. We live in Warren, but we try to get to Hector's when we come into Erie. The atmosphere is classic little Italy style and we always feel so comfortable in there.
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This is Italian food at its best! A sauce that can't be beat.. not too sweet, little spicey and all homemade! Step into "Little Italy" when you dine in this corner bar/restaurant. Portions... More

This is Italian food at its best! A sauce that can't be beat.. not too sweet, little spicey and all homemade! Step into "Little Italy" when you dine in this corner bar/restaurant. Portions are fantastic and you will definitely walk out with a doggy bag for your left overs. Each authentic Italian dish is served with a basket of fresh cut Italian bread.. always refilled for the asking! While some might find the prices a little high for 'just pasta'.. it's anything BUT 'just pasta'. Don't even stop to read about anything else but the homemades and the fresh gnocchi!!! My favorite is the gnocchi, served with a plain but acceptable side salad. Half portions are available and a kids menu is offered for affordable family dining. Casual atmosphere.
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If MaMa is too busy to whip up some homemades and fresh sauce then head over to Hectors. The atmosphere brings you back to an era where corner bars were the only place to eat and little Italy never... More

If MaMa is too busy to whip up some homemades and fresh sauce then head over to Hectors. The atmosphere brings you back to an era where corner bars were the only place to eat and little Italy never felt more alive and well. My personal favorite is the gnocchi while my oldest daughter prefers the chicken parm. Served with a basket of fresh Italian bread that is always replenished if you need more and a small salad. Full servings will leave you asking for a box to take home the rest in but don't fret.. it's just as good heated up later! Weekends and peak hours for dinner can sometimes be hard to get a seat but we always go during off peak times so we've never had a real problem. This is the best sauce in town... not too sweet and truly authentic! I wish I could comment on the desserts.. but I've yet to be able to order one!!!! PROS: huge portions, best homemade sauce in town, true Italian dining CONS: unfortunately i can't afford to eat here every day of the week!
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Want a piece of the Godfather? Visit Hector's. It features high tin-plate ceilings and the bar at the front of the dining room is long and dark. Candle lit wine bottles in the center of the table... More

Want a piece of the Godfather? Visit Hector's. It features high tin-plate ceilings and the bar at the front of the dining room is long and dark. Candle lit wine bottles in the center of the table take ya right back to the 70s. Little Italy still live in Erie when you visit Hector's. If you love Italian, you will love this menu. If you order a burger, you're missing out on the good stuff. Hector's page of Pasta and Homemades is the place the be. If you don't like sweet sauce then this place is perfect for you. The sauce is pure, so you'll want to add your own salt, Parmesan, and pepper if you want. The gnocchi is homemade and fabulous. The half-portion is enough for most, so if you order the full-size, count on taking home leftovers. To see the true side of Hector's visit at dinner. Their dinner menu boasts Rigatoni, stuffed with red pepper and blended cheeses. Talk about delightful. Served with bread and a salad, it makes more than a meal. The shells, broccoli, and garlic were huge, and the garlic will more than clean out your sinuses. If you are an antipasto fan, you came to the right place. They do it right here -- and not skimpy in the least. You like lasagna? Order it. Reasonable is the word for their pricing. Some Tramezzino, or sandwiches, weigh in as cheap as $4 -- that's for a loaded half loaf of Italian bread, complete with fries -- not too shabby. Antipasto starts at $5 and ranged to $11 for an enormous platter that can fill a dozen hungry people. The pasta starts at $5 for a half order and goes up from there. Meatballs and sauceare extra. Italian specialty dinners start at $7 for the stuffed peppers and half orders of stuffed-cheese shells florentine or manicotti. On the high end, you'll pay $12 for peppered chicken tortellini. PROS: Great Atmosphere CONS: Pricey
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I have heard great things, and I have heard not so great things about Hectors. Finally I had to try it. I am used to authentic Italian food, and although this has the look of an independent... More

I have heard great things, and I have heard not so great things about Hectors. Finally I had to try it. I am used to authentic Italian food, and although this has the look of an independent authentic Italian restaurant, i beg to differ. The spaghetti was thick, short, and chewy, and the sauce was a little too tomato-ey. It just seems as if it wasn't cooked very long. However, I did just try this restaurant once, so it could have just been a bad day!
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Hector's is another place that takes you back to the 1950's. It still has a bar with no stools as they did back then. They have checkered tablecloths and just a laid back dining experience. Their... More

Hector's is another place that takes you back to the 1950's. It still has a bar with no stools as they did back then. They have checkered tablecloths and just a laid back dining experience. Their pasta fajole is their specialty and worth going out of your way to have. They are conveniently located on the west side of town and can easily be found by their neon lights. I highly recommend it.
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Want a piece of the "Godfather?" Visit Hector's. It features high tin-plate ceilings and the bar at the front of the dining room is long and dark. Candle lit wine bottles in the center of the... More

Want a piece of the "Godfather?" Visit Hector's. It features high tin-plate ceilings and the bar at the front of the dining room is long and dark. Candle lit wine bottles in the center of the table take ya right back to the 70s. Little Italy still live in Erie when you visit Hector's. If you love Italian, you will love this menu. If you order a burger, you're missing out on the good stuff. Hector's page of "Pasta and Homemades" is the place the be. If you don't like sweet sauce then this place is perfect for you. The sauce is pure, so you'll want to add your own salt, Parmesan, and pepper if you want. The gnocchi is homemade and fabulous. The half-portion is enough for most, so if you order the full-size, count on taking home leftovers. To see the true side of Hector's visit at dinner. Their dinner menu boasts Rigatoni, stuffed with red pepper and blended cheeses. Talk about delightful. Served with bread and a salad, it makes more than a meal. The shells, broccoli, and garlic were huge, and the garlic will more than clean out your sinuses. If you are an antipasto fan, you came to the right place. They do it right here -- and not skimpy in the least. You like lasagna? Order it. Reasonable is the word for their pricing. Some Tramezzino, or sandwiches, weigh in as cheap as $4 -- that's for a loaded half loaf of Italian bread, complete with fries -- not too shabby. Antipasto starts at $5 and ranged to $11 for an enormous platter that can fill a dozen hungry people. The pasta starts at $5 for a half order and goes up from there. Meatballs and sauceare extra. Italian specialty dinners start at $7 for the stuffed peppers and half orders of stuffed-cheese shells florentine or manicotti. On the high end, you'll pay $12 for peppered chicken tortellini.
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