We had a wonderful Mother's Day dinner at Cafe Nini. The food was excellent and the service even better. Emario was attentive and gracious with all of our special requests, as well as professional and friendly! We would highly recommend Cafe Nini, it is one of our favorite restaurants in Grosse Pointe. read more

We ordered three pasta dishes for dinner. All of them had way overdone pasta The lasagna was like mush. Alfredo sauce and absolutely no flavor Spaghetti and meatballs were dull and boring My dinner salad had only Romain lettuce that's it. Nothing else on it. I should've stayed. Home Home will not return. read more

Dined at Cafe Nini last evening. The food was very good but the service was very, very slow. We were seated immediately but the two servers couldn't decide who should wait on us so we didn't get a drink order in for about 20 minutes. I was about ready to leave. It appeared there were only two servers and no boss. We ordered and again waited. After another long wait, the server came and apologized for the long wait for our dinner. I don't like being hurried in a restaurant but this was ridiculously slow. Not sure I'll return due to the service. read more

Great night on the patio. Wonderful neighborhood spot on "The Hill" in Grosse Pointe Farms. We had bruschetta, Minestrone, White Fish, & Tagliatelle Bolognese with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc (okay, maybe 2). Service was friendly & food was good. read more

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Always a great experience. Great food large portions. Probably should have a reservation. Street side patio.

Love this place. A quaint, old school romantic Italian restaurant with beautiful decor and great staff. My bestie lives close and frequents this spot for good reason. The food is fabulous! We had: cosmos, house salad w bleu cheese and bread, veal Milanese and eggplant Parmesan. Everything was delectable, and the eggplant was the best I have ever had. We will definitely be back to try the white fish and speghetti. read more

Small place inside. 9 tables and about 8 bar stools in here, it's quite cozy and cramped in here. Started off with escargot, sautéed mushrooms, lasagna alla Bolognese, chicken Marsala, eggplant Parmesan and sautéed lake Perch. $154+ Service was okay. The bread was good. The escargot comes with sautéed mushrooms. It was good, sauce that came with it was good for dipping the bread in as well. Even my step-dad tried for three escargot for the first time and liked it. Minestrone and the side salads were okay. The side of blue cheese is $1.50 extra, no wonder mom didn't get it on her salad. The shared sautéed mushroom was good. The perch was lighted breaded, wasn't expecting that, since it was sautéed. It was okay. The lasagne was good, different, but smaller and a lot of sauce. The chicken Marsala was good for my step-dad. I tried some, it wasn't too bad. My mother's eggplant was good, nice and light breading. Small eggplant cuts. read more

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Cafe Nini is located on Kercheval in Grosse Pointe. A 10 table establishment with a few more tables outside and food that will not disappoint. I was promptly seated upon entering after being asked if I had a reservation, which I did not. The establishment was bustling with people and somewhat loud from all the over zealous talkers. Some patrons were almost obnoxiously loud with foul language to boot. Keep it classy Grosse Pointe, this isn't Detroit. Our waitress was helpful and friendly and recommended the crispy zucchini and the branzino. The crispy zucchini was delicious. Hands down the best I've ever had. Great crunch and a delicious flavor profile. The branzino came hot and flaky and also had a wonderful flavor and was not over cooked. Once I devoured the fish, I had some tiramisu and also a chicken parm to go. The tiramisu was the low point of the dinner, it wasn't the best in my opinion, however, it was fine. Overall I would definitely eat at Cafe Nini again: I would probably go in later when it isn't so busy, however the busyness didn't affect the service. It was some of the classless patrons that would keep me from coming back during busy hours. read more

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Bad service. Restaurant was freezing. Bread was excellent but our entrees were not. Portions shrunk and sky high prices. We have been going for 5 years and wont be back. read more

If you're hungry or you are strapped for time I would NOT recommend Cafe Nini. Servers are slow, they don't come by your table often and it took 30 minutes just for someone to first come to the table and ask for drinks. This is unbelievable. We have been here over an hour and fifteen minutes and still haven't started eating yet. read more

They had Branzino and it was fabulous! Service was good a little bit over the top about reservations. We had one but there were very few people in the restaurant and it was a bit annoying how they kept talking about it. Ambience is small and intimate. I would definitely go back. read more

Amazing charming restaurant with an intimate setting and excellent food and service. We sat at the bar close to the well run kitchen, and the entire staff was professional and welcoming. The owner is very kind and cares about your dining experience. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. A delightful experience. read more

Wonderful service with absolutely incredible food! Highly recommend the bruschetta, minestrone soup and the spinach /cheese/tomato tortellini ! read more

I booked a reservation for 8 to celebrate a milestone birthday for my husband. We had an absolutely wonderful evening at Cafe Nini. From the food to the service to the atmosphere, Cafe Nini delivers. We have loved this restaurant for years, but the birthday celebration sealed it. Nini is now our favorite restaurant. Everyone LOVED their meals. The food was simply amazing. We will be back again and again. Thank you for a fabulous dining experience. read more

The bread is fresh off the oven. Caprese salad was fresh and tasty! Most items are cooked with white wine. Our entrees were yummy! Definitely coming back. Quiet ambience outside and more loud but cozy inside. Service was professional read more

Cafe Nini - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

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A party of 6. Called twice to confirm reservations- glad I did. For such a small place, they were having real issues that evening. Saw people who swore they had reservations turned away and then a few tables stayed empty. Onto the food. 3 appetizers, bruschetta, zucchini, sausage and peppers- all good. Salad took at least 30 minutes after appetizers- was fair. Others soup came out cold. Shared eggplant parmigiana and carbonara- both good. The table shared 2 desserts- cheesecake and chocolate cake. Both good. Bottle of wine and 3 drinks. With $80 tip, bill ended up $470. Service ok - a bit scattered. read more

Small and quant Italian Cafe. Reservations are definitely recommended. Goff was very good. Service was great, right up until it was time to pay the bill. Then we had to wait forever. read more

Great neighborhood Italian eatery with wonderful ambience. Traditional Italian menu items with a few standard dinner selections. The only downside is the tight space. Good service. read more

Pricey but the food is really good so it was worth it. Service was incredibly slow when I went but it didn't seem like that was the norm.

Love, love, love Cafe NiNi! Food is reliably excellent. We like to sit at the bar and have our dinner there. Small in the best way. Bonus, outdoor seating in the warmer months read more

In the past, I loved this place. It has really out priced itself now. Don't believe the prices online. They charge almost $30 for lasagna! The lasagna is nothing special. I won't be coming back. read more

We ordered carry out, 4 meals. Only 2 of 4 of us enjoyed our meal. My pasta was dry and I didn't finish it, the soup was weird and not the typical style soup. Expensive for quasi ok food. read more

Tables are too close together so noise level high. Gift certificate misleading. Food mediocre; not worth price. Server blah.

Really just always solid. Great food and deals, nice people. It is a good 4/5th wood. Almost full erect! We should be able to vote in Halves, I give it a true 4.5 read more

Gotta like Nini. Fun atmosphere. Good food and drinks. Definitely coming back. Great appetizers as well

The lasagna us my favorite a day the service is good. Very small restaurant and smaller b as r.

Consistently great food! Quaint, chic ambience. One of my go-to places in GP. Carrot cake is a must.

Eaten here twice since last review. Every meal was a threat to my waistline. Delicious, tasty, elegantly Italian. Service grows only more polished, they even added a shade to the large table in the window so that the evening sun doesn't disrupt with glare. Relatives who buy truffles BY THE KILO ate here as well---and commented, in a wonderful understatement, "hey, this place is good". Seriously, until someone shows me better, this is the best Italian food in the Detroit area. Always look forward to going; the only disappointment is that without a reservation, there's no way you're getting in on a Friday or Saturday evening... read more

Usually sit at the bar and always receive excellent service and food. The best gluten free pasta and sauce in Michigan. Staff is outstanding and their assistance helping me find delicious gluten free choices. Yes read more

Cafe Nini is a staple of the Grosse Pointe community. Every time I have eaten there the food has been fresh, the service is great, and the ambience is casual yet classy. Highly recommend the Crispy Zucchini and their creamy blue cheese dressing! read more

Last night our family ordered 5 dinners for pickup - a Chicken Marsala, House Salad with Salmon, Spaghetti & Meatballs, and 2 orders of Fettuccine Gabriella (which is fettuccini with large shrimp, artichokes in a lobster sauce). However, when we opened the meals back at the house, we found that there were no Fettuccine Gabriellas but instead 2 fettuccine alfredos with small pieces of prosciutto. They were ok...but NOT what we ordered and paid for. The meals that were correct were very good...but we were disappointed. Lesson learned to ALWAYS confirm contents before leaving the restaurant. read more

We asked for the 2 for $50 deal. You get a bottle of wine and two delicious meals. We ordered the perch and chicken picatta. Both outstanding. They also serve fresh made bread and their service is wonderful. Small restaurant so probably good to come off hours or make a reservation. read more

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Talk about a hidden gem! Cafe Nini is a new date night staple. The drinks were amazing and the food was to die for. I ordered the chicken piccata and my husband ordered the Fettucine alla Carbonara. We loved our meals! I wish I could share a photo but we ate our food before I thought to take a photo. We will be back! read more

Phenomenal menu, food quality, ambiance, and service! We eat here 2x month. Always a wonderful experience. It feels upscale but the staff know you by name. Some great staples on the menu and fresh new offerings. Best Italian restaurant in the Pointes! I said it and I stand by it! read more

TRUE HIDDEN GEM! This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Grosse Pointe. It is very intimate and cozy inside. Dominic has been our server every time we've been here and he does a fantastic job. He is top notch. I've ordered the chicken caesar salad several times and it is DELISH! My husband and I usually do the couples dinner special which is a great deal. You get two entrees and a bottle of wine. We always leave here lit up from that wine. Plus, they give you this delicious loaf of bread with Parmesan cheese and oil. YUM! My husband has tried their steak and he said it is definitely one of the best steaks he has ever had. All in all, this place is a true hidden gem on "the hill" in Grosse Pointe. I'd recommend this place for a nice birthday dinner or anniversary. read more

Went out for a girls night in Gross Point. The food was pretty good but the service wasn't. There was a great deal that was a bottle of wine, two entrees and two side salads for $50. We got a bottle of merlot, baked ziti and chicken piccata. I kept have to ask for things a numerous of times. I asked for parmesan cheese and oil which took forever to get. My salad was dry on the dressing but I knew it would take 10 minutes to get it. We also asked for bread 5 times and NEVER got it. The lasagna my friends got was amazing so if I go back I'll get that but make sure I have a different server. read more

Cafe Nini - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

We love Cafe Nini. This is often our weekend escape for a local nice Italian dinner. We love the steak of poivre, the pasta, the perch dinner and especially the special price dinner. However, apparently the "grilled chicken cesar salad" comes with Sautéed chicken, with a lot of oil and no flavor. As a matter of fact it was shameful for a restaurant with that kind of track record. We sent it back and said, should be "grilled" as menu stated. Came back still sautéed. I hope they fix it and speed the service a little. Will come back and would love to write a better review to share with other yelpers! read more

I absolutely love this place. I order the tortellini romagnelo every time and it never disappoints. I was even sick and requested that my food be brought up to my car and they did it with no complaint. Great service and even better food! read more

My friend ordered the minestrone soup, we were both in shock when the soup came loaded with cabbage (no pasta). The rest of our meal was delicious, just wondering why there was even a sliver of cabbage in minestrone soup. Cabbage does not belong in minestrone soup!!! read more

Café Nini is unmatchable in terms of ambience and restaurant setup. This little gem is situated on Kercheval in the hill in Grosse Pointe. You have to be careful not to miss it, it's so cozy. The food here is pricy but good. The desserts may be expensive but they are so delicious. I love the profiteroles and the bombas. Cute place! read more