Francesco's Bistro

Dinner at Sam's Thursday night. Pizza always good, running into my sister priceless…read more Tennessee Toni

Well it is a "real pizzaria" and with that said it was......well good?!?…read moreThe service was spot on for a take out place. They were friendly and joking around. Good group. The place almost feels like Sam's place.......just almost. Miss the seating, miss Sam. The crust was good, topping were a good amount and tasty enough. BUT not sure what has changed, Pizza Sams Pizza is not the same. It just tastes different, not bad, but also not a craveable pizza as for decades in the past. I remeber going to this place with my Grandpa, ofcourse he and the owner lnew each other. The food was great. Not too many years ago I would attend meetings with the owner. Often he supplied pizza and it was never a dissapointment. Glad to see it is still here and open, BUT once again it does not taste like a Sam's pizza. It reminds me of the not-so-good Pizza Sam's in Midland.

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Mancino's Pizzas & Grinders - Alma

3.8(17 reviews)

2.2 mi

The food was fine. The service is totally lacking. We ordered ahead for a 630pm dine in order on…read morea Saturday after our daughter's soccer game. Everyone we interacted with were all totally flat and seemed very overwhelmed..... perhaps it is time to get more help so the staff that is there is not super overwhelmed. The place wasn't even that full, but it seemed like it was a difficult for the crew to handle the crowd....a total turn off compared to the Mancinos in our home town.

So disappointed I can't eat much, and I tried to order a kids' sandwich. The said only way I can is…read moreif I order soup or salad with it, that makes no sense. Some people have a lap band, and some people can't eat leftovers due to bacteria. I love the taste of their food, but I wish they had smaller portions for smaller eaters and people trying to portion control.

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Pizza One

3.5(10 reviews)

2.1 mi

Amazing pizza and even better breadsticks!! Used to get it all the time when I went to school at…read moreAlma.

Awful experience- Food and management…read more Very bad experience at Pizza One in Alma. I waited over an hour for my pizza, and everyone at my table had completely finished eating before I received it. People who ordered pickup after me even got their pizzas first. When I asked for a manager, she came out yelling and arguing with me. She complained that she had homework to do after work, told me I was taking up her time, and repeatedly said things like, "What do you want me to do?" She even started yelling that "they can't fire me" because they don't have anyone to replace her. For how expensive the food is, this level of service was unacceptable. Mistakes happen, but a manager screaming at a customer instead of trying to resolve the problem is completely unprofessional. I will not be returning.

Main Street Pizza

4.2(18 reviews)

1.7 mi

Dear Derek, As it…read morehappens, we DID have this pizza because we WERE in St. Louis, Michigan. We ate it and we LOVED it, just as you suggest in your review. Folks, if you are ever in the area, carve out time for a slice of this deliciousness. You will not be disappointed - I guarantee it!

every location is different, but this location seems to have higher standards…read more Went there after trying other michigan locations and glad we did.

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Pizza Sam

5.0(1 review)

2.1 mi

We got 2 pizza's tonight (April 13, 2024) and they both are awesome. Lots of toppings and the…read morecrust is fantastic. Thank you for some great pizza. Connie & Clif

Little Caesar's Pizza

3.3(3 reviews)

1.4 mi

One guy was super friendly although I didn't get his name, we got out pizza super quickly and it's…read morepizza so it tasted awesome

Every once in a while a little Caesar's pizza just hits the spot! These guys in Alma make a pretty…read moregood pizza and the drive thru is clutch.

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River Rock Bar & Grill

3.4(16 reviews)

1.8 mi

Went to RR for dinner last night and was disappointed with the substandard service and quality of…read morethe food. We had frequented RR several years ago and always had friendly, attentive service and the food was fantastic. However, the quality of both has severely dropped off. I ordered the wet burrito and was served something that looked like a burrito, but filled with grisly chicken pieces, no flavor and lacking any sour cream or salsa. The young lady who was our server was woefully inexperienced and clearly out of her depth in waitressing. Needless to say, we won't be going back. Food was "blah" and very overpriced. Steer clear if you're looking for a good quality meal - this isn't the place for that.

Friendly service. Very clean. Huge rooms. Ordered the Rachel sandwich which was nicely grilled and…read morefilled with turkey and Cole slaw. Also had the grilled chicken wrap which was also loaded with nicely season chopped chicken, cheese and crunchy veggies. The homemade chips were a nice addition. Glad we stopped for lunch here.

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Cancun Mexican Grill

3.5(35 reviews)

1.4 mi

Service was so so Horchata had too much cinnamon…read moreNachos were delicious The hard taco shell was amazing The meat was so so The ambience a little immodest for my taste I would definitely come back but maybe try a different meat. I have the steak taco.

Best service everrr, place was so delicious next time I come, I'll be bringing the whole famread more

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Shrimp fajitas (I added pineapple)

Subway

2.3(3 reviews)

1.8 mi

Nice, this place is absolutely f'n bussin. The workers are badddd bruh 100 gorilla. Also, I covered…read moremyself in the tuna and jumped into that one river thingy and I came back out with 4 arms.

Went into the store and ordered a sub sandwich. Television ad said all 12 inch subs were 6.99…read more Placed my order, and they said it was 12.99. I said that on the tv ad it was 6.99. They said ihat was only for online orders, and would not give me the discounted price. Last time I will buy a sub from this store.

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Jane A.

12 years ago

We reserved for a group of 12 after our son's graduation from Alma College. The staff did a great job of accommodating us. (Thanks, Monica!) They were friendly and attentive on a very busy day there. The food was great - those in the group that had the chicken or eggplant parmesan said it was the best they've ever had!! Prices were good for the portions. We were full after the salad and bread and took lots of leftovers home for a delicious second meal later! One tip for anyone considering Francesco's after Alma's graduation - call as soon as you get any commencement info. I called a month in advance, and the tables were already all booked. They had to seat us in booths, which might not seem ideal, but worked out very well. Thanks for topping off a great day with a great dinner experience Francesco's! read more

Patti V.

13 years ago

We have been to Francesco's 3 times and, have never been disappointed. My grandchildren and I Love the calamari ! My daughter-in-law is obsessed with the calzone and , my son Loves the fettucini alfredo. The bread and oil is yummy as is all the other dishes we have tried. I live on the west side of the state and my son and his family live on the east side. We have made Francesco's our mid point meeting place for me to drop off or pick up my grandchildren for a visit. I must say the service is great too. Don't hesitate to stop if you are looking for amazing Italian food !!! read more

Linda W.

13 years ago

One of the best Italian restaurants in the state. Clean, with friendly staff and an excellent menu with wine list and full bar. The desserts are incredible - try the Almond Joy Pie. Portions are large...plenty to take some home for later. The Caesar salad is unique - balsamic drizzle on top - and excellent. Some of the best bread I've had in a restaurant - tasty and fresh. You really can't go wrong with a meal here, whether for a casual night out or a special occasion. read more

Christi F.

5 years ago

Great place for a special-occasion meal. Coffee was good and strong. Service was excellent. The appetizer sampler was amazing, especially the calamari. Main dish was Margarita pizza and it was perfect. I'm only sorry I couldn't finish it all! read more

Shanell R.

9 years ago

Fantastic Staff, even better food! Always a pleasure to eat here. Love the ambience! Every time I've dined here, the food was on point! The staff are always fun and boisterous, it makes eating there even more of an enjoyable experience. read more

Diana R.

5 years ago

I love this restaurant. The best Italian food around! Great service and great staff. Props to the chef who makes everything so tasty! 100% recommend trying this restaurant if you haven't yet! read more

Donna B.

5 years ago

A great place to have dinner and drinks or get lunch for the office, great food! Great staff and consistent quality. It is a high quality restaurant in a small town read more

Martina H.

9 years ago

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! Kinda in the middle of nowhere, but definitely a hidden gem. My pasta was delicious both times. read more

Chad W.

15 years ago

Not really anything to compare them to in the area...but if there was Francesco's would still be at the top of our list of eateries.

Kolbey B.

3 years ago

Excellent service, not fancy , but a clean environment. amazing food and appetizers. I highly recommend the tortellini Alfredo. read more

Cher S.

1 year ago

Foid is great but they don't answer their phones to let you know if they are even open. Have had this problem before with them

Robin R.

10 years ago

Aubrey is a fantastic waitress and the food is to die for! I want to give six stars. Pizza was crisp and seasoned perfectly.

Melissa B.

6 years ago

Best restaurant in Gratiot! Great service, delicious food and nice background music. You won't be disappointed.

CoolDude F.

7 years ago

This place was ok, I have been there once, I had the alfredo and it was decent, and the service was amazing.

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