Wow, this was really bad. I don't get Yelp! reviews sometimes - the Cove for example in Leland got…read more3.8; this place was 4.1. There was no comparison between the two, the Cove had much, much better food and cocktails. Frito Misto was like it had been left for an eternity in a deep fryer with old oil. The salads tasted of lettuce preserver. There was nothing Margharita-like in the "Margharita panini" - it was like off the shelf bread toasted with some odd-tasting chicken, a small tomato slice and... pesto sauce (?)... the only redeeming feature was the gluten free pizza, which wasn't great but not awful. And then the cocktails... someone went nuts with the simple sugar! Sugar bombs all around! My wife's "Italian Courier" was undrinkable - the server amenably swapped it out for a no alcohol Blueberry Lavender something (with a shot of Tito's), which tasted like neither Blueberry nor lavender... Finally, the interior could use a nice touch up... looking a bit tired, which is how I feel having written this review. Silver lining: our server was very friendly, completely understood our feelings and went out of her way to make our lunch experience a nice one...

Great location to enjoy the breeze off the water while enjoying our meal. Server was very friendly…read moreand attentive but serving of fresh pasta, while tasty, was small for the price. Still hungry when we left.

Everything was lovely. The communal seating style, to the flawless team service, and B&B bathrooms…read moreare all nice touches that made for a flawless experience. We split a braised beef and a mushroom gnocchi and found them to be a wonderful balance. The braised beef was recommended from our table neighbors and did not disappoint. The sprouts add a pop of freshness to pasta dishes that, somehow, do not make you leave feeling heavy. Topped off a lovely dinner with an espresso-tini for dessert. Yum.

Food was so good! it was really cool watching the cooks do their thing and it came out super fast…read moreas well! I would absolutely go again soon! Service was amazing, we sat at the bar because they were full with reservations (we forgot to make one) The bartender was so sweet and amazing. Fast service as well! Everything was so aesthetically pleasing and very well designed. I loved my experience here! We went on 2/28!

I was able to eat here on a Monday since my flight that was supposed to leave got canceled so I had…read morean extra day to spend in Michigan since my friend's family managed to add me to their reservation. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side but it has such the cutest charm! I ordered the Salmon Piccata with a side of Caesar salad, and pasta with oil, garlic, and butter. The Salmon Piccata was perfectly cooked; however, I wish it had a tad more seasoning (maybe a tad more salt or simply lemon juice) since I truly had to rely on the capers for any acidity. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best I've ever had--it honestly had the punch of lemony boquerones. If you truly love anchovies, I highly recommend ordering it with some extra anchovies! Lastly, the pasta was just as expected, but it was still delicious! Pro tip if you order the salmon piccata: dip the pasta in the lemon and white wine sauce--you'll thank me later!

What a special place in what feels like the middle of no where. A house on a street that is inside…read morea cozy, lovely restaurant. Even in the middle of winter, reservations were needed. Upon entering they will take your coats ( if you have them) service was great The ambience is low key, an intimate feeling. Selection of dishes check boxes for classic Italian. I love how you can choose your side pasta and kind of sauce with the entrée. That is a special touch worth going just for that. You are charged for sharing but they offer side and salad with the extra charge. Not unreasonable in my opinion. The bread brought out was delicious. Felt the marinara was a little salty for the eggplant But certainly not inedible. A nearby table had ordered mussels and the smell did carry over to us so a sensitivity to that could be an issue . Dessert The Tiramisu was fabulous. I actually liked the texture as you could taste every component. Usually soggy lady fingers which can taste great but here they kept their structure I felt making it stand out . Wonderful flavors. Parking is one way and could be icy in the lot. Well lit though. Worth the drive!

Stella Trattoria... where do I even start…read more The vibe? Dark, moody, romantic in the best way possible. The kind of place where you instantly feel like you're somewhere special. And somehow, you completely forget you're literally dining in what used to be an insane asylum... which honestly just makes it even cooler. The food was amazing every bite was so good and the wine? Even better. Like, the kind of place where you keep saying "just one more glass" and suddenly it's a whole night. This place is a whole experience, and we will absolutely be back.

What. A. Vibe…read more Walking in, I didn't know where this place would be. It's under an apartment complex with winding hallways. Felt a pinch bizarre. But then you walk in, and you're transported into such a cozy restaurant with an underground feel. Yes it is a bit pricey, but the food was delicious and we absolutely went to town and treated ourselves. So worth it. We all shared everything and there wasn't a bad dish. Our server, well she was amazing. Memorized everything, always checking in (but not in an annoying way), and just so friendly. Highly recommended and definitely make reservations way in advance!

Famous for their pizza and I like the view too. Watching some boats passed by while you are eating…read moreis pretty relaxing. Pizza is thin, crust is crispy with plenty of tomatoes sauce and toppings. I am want to try to walleye plate too, maybe next time.

A pretty solid 4/5…read more Food: 4.5/5 (pizza could've been cooked a bit longer) Service: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Value: 4/5 If the pizza would've been cooked a little longer (next time I will ask) it would've been a 5 Their pizza is EXCELLENT if you like a super thin crust pizza Cute spot!

Everything about this restaurant is excellent - the food is always interesting and yummy, live the…read moresoftly lit dining room, the servers are very knowledgeable about menu and wines and very attentive. We had dinner there during restaurant week and appreciated the $45/person three course dinner. Normally more expensive but always worth every penny. My favorite Traverse City restaurant.

Had the pleasure of trying this restaurant recently with a group of friends and it was such a…read morefantastic dinning experience. The restaurant is beautiful inside we were seated in a very private area in the back of the restaurant making for a fantastic space for conversation. The service was impeccable,our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and did a fantastic job managing our party of 8. The food was excellent I can't stop thinking about the steak tartar and the amazing plating and presentation. The pasta dishes were perfectly al dente and so rich in flavor. I would highly recommend making this a go to location for any special occasion you will not be disappointed.

I wish I had more pics for this one, Birch & Maple is an incredible Northern Michigan spot; their…read morebrunch is unmatched! Their service is so friendly and you truly feel taken care of and get some of those hometownesque vibes. Every dish here is fantastic and is a solid portion size! The chicken and waffles is one of my favorites, the chicken is perfectly crispy & the Bourbon Maple Toffee is a unique topping that makes this dish taste phenomenal! This is 100% a must visit Northern Michigan brunch stop!

The vegetable omelette was fresh and absolutely delicious! We are from out of town and plan to come…read moretomorrow before leave it was that good!

My girlfriend and I came here once before on our first date over a year ago, and it was a great…read moretime. So much so that when her parents came to visit, I wanted to take them here, and I'm glad I did. We made reservations for 4 people ahead of time, which is recommended, and we got a nice table inside. Rachel was our server and what a complete gem of a human. Rachel is funny, attentive, and just plain awesome. Three out of four of us got drinks and my Old Fashioned was made VERY well, I know it's a simple drink, but you'd be surprised. My girls aperol spritz was also made well. Nobody ordered appetizers but I chose a bowl of Morel Forest Mushroom Bisque and HOLY SH*T was it good. Once I tried it I had to make everyone at the table try it and we all had the same reaction. Rachel came to check in on us about the drinks n soup and I expressed how great it was. The pizzas came out a little too soon but it was fine since nobody got appetizers. My girl got the Spanish pizza and her dad ordered the Smoked Brisket BBQ, and they loved their food. The Spanish was a perfect balance of sweet n savory and had a crunch with the nuts and was absolutely awesome. I didn't try the bbq pizza because it was gone quickly haha. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which is going to be hard not to get next time. The pasta seems made fresh, the sauce was bright and flavorful for 'just a red sauce' and the chicken was unreal, just perfect. Outside was crunchy and inside was juicy and perfectly cooked. Now, despite being absolutely one of the best Chicken Parms I've ever had, I was only able to eat about 1/3 of this plate. It was SO much food l but I was excited to take it home. My girls mom didn't get Chicken Marsala til a bit after we all started eating, and when it finally came out it looked smelled awesome. After a little allergy scare ( totally cleared up and no issues on either end) we decided to grab desserts to go (which ended up being incredible as well much later) Rachel and the chef that we met were absolute legends and despite a couple little oversights (early pizzas and late entree) I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm sad I didn't get any photos but everything was too great to waste time on a phone. Thanks Nittolos, we'll be back soon!

We were seated in their outdoor garden area on a pleasant summer night. Beautiful flowers, pergola…read moreand overhead twinkle lights lend a relaxing atmosphere. We started with a limoncello martini and a bottle of Fuga red wine - both excellent. There were 7 of us and we ordered for the table to share Caesar Salad and Pasta Rigatoni. Also, Crab Cakes and Shrimp Alla Vodka. All were delicious. Service was good and we had a wonderful, friendly waitress. Would recommend!

Generally good. Didn't like sitting in the extreme back of restaurant. My dish was good but the…read morechicken placed on top of my hot dish was barely warm.

Food was amazing! Wasn't sure about the pumpkin cheesecake but that was purely to personal taste…read moreand not the food itself. Everything was delicious. Service was good but it was busy and it did take a second for us to get our bill, totally understandable. We just had a limit on our meter for parking so we had to leave pretty quick. Hosts were okay, we were told about 45mins so we left and walked downtown, we came back to check on our spot and we were told they thought they sat us and we weren't on the waitlist anymore, no biggie though, it happens; they immediately sat us and it was great from there! it was gorgeous inside though, the bar looked fun; will be back to sit there next time! 10/10 recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice dinner!

Wonderful food; I've loved every dish I've had at The Golden Stag: appetizers, salads, specials,…read morepizza... everything. Service was always prompt and friendly.

Most of the food was super good. We loved the chicken marsala and the ribeye. The gondola pasta was…read morehuge. The scallop entree was the size of an appetizer portion. Service was good. Caesar salad dressing tastes like a Greek vinaigrette, you would definitely be disappointed if you were expecting a classic caesar.