My dad and I showed up 10 mins before closing, they had a full house with a wedding rehearsal dinner just wrapping up. They blew us away with service and food! I asked if we need to hurry so they can close, they told us to take our time then delivered yummy apps and snacks and great wine. We are only in town for 2 days but this place helped make it great! Had the bruschetta, the Italian plate, Caesar salad, tiramisu and coffee...and a great end to the night. Thank you Lisa! read more

I came here as part of a party of five. We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to be seated quickly. Thank goodness for that, because it got REALLY busy after we were seated. You should definitely make a reservation if you have a party larger than two. The menu is pretty simple. I got a pesto pasta dish. It was very good. It was the right sized portion to be filling but not to make you overly full. The house salad was just ok. I liked the rolls they served and wished we could have gotten more of them! They came out minutes before our entrées, probably because of how busy it was. They definitely need more servers in my opinion. read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

Ok edited version the food was the issue it lacked flavor so don't know what Gordon Ramsey saw in it was pumped to try but it lacked, The veggies were to salty and over cooked, the table was dirty. The waitress did the best she could as she waited on 6 tables and answered phone by herself. Order was not correct but may be on me as well. For $105 it could have been better. I have a margarita pizza also to go so we will see. read more

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Tasty Italian food and good portion size. The million dollar brussel sprouts is a must try! read more

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Italian sausage rigatoni was amazing! A sweet tasting sauce with perfectly prepared pasta. The tomato basil soup was a great way to start the meal. However, the creamy garlic sauce on my wife's ravioli was the star of the show. I'd eat that sauce on a piece of cardboard if necessary. This is a great little restaurant and you are missing out if you do not give it a try! read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Italian sausage rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

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Food was delicious. 1/2 plates of pasta were very small for price. Server never came back to check on us or refill drinks. Gnocchi, pasta with meat sauce, and Italian plate appetizer. read more

The restaurant is super cute, inside is nice and cozy. We stopped here from out of town and had high hopes based on the menu. Food was hot and fresh but it was just average in terms of flavor. I do like that each entree comes with roasted brussels and a choice of 3 versions of pasta. But again each of those were just meh. read more

It had been a few years since I'd been here, so this time the family gave it a try. The kids ate a ton of bread of noodles. I got chicken parm and it was pretty good. Their salad was very tasty. Italian is also a nice option when most places nearby focus on typical American food and bar food. The environment is cozy and the staff was friendly. read more

My best friend picked this place to celebrate my engagement to my now fiancé after I popped the question on Isle Royale. The staff was very accommodating in the friend crew decorating the table and setting up before I arrived with my fiancé and our parents. The food was solid and it was made better by a great team. Definitely recommend. read more

Absolutely outstanding is the best way I can describe this place. CALL AHEAD AND MAKE A RESERVATION!! We've been coming to Hancock for several years and have made an attempt to eat here several times with no luck. After eating here now I know why they accept and encourage reservations. The Million Dollar Brussels were sliced very thin and grilled, served with mint, honey, lemon zest, Fuji apple slices, crushed almonds and drizzled with balsamic reduction. There were so many flavors and it was perfect. It was so great I can't wait to have it again. The Fried Mozza is a favorite amongst our entire table, especially our daughter. They take fresh sliced mozzarella, lightly batter and fry it and serve it with homemade marinara sauce. Salad choices are great, garden, Caesar and one other I forgot. All of their dressings are made in house (killer ranch if you're curious). Tomato Basil soup is always a soup option and it's not what I had expected but its great. It's not a thick creamy soup, it's thinner and sort of transparent. I really loved it. We also tried a Margarita Pizza which was tasty. It was also not what we had expected but it was very good. My entree was Chicken Parmasen and I was very impressed. The chicken was cooked perfectly, came with Alfredo, brussels and bacon and a warm roll. Yum! The Italian Sausage Rigatoni is another wonderful choice. Pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was fantastic and sausage was very good. A very well prepared and filling meal. The Chicken Marsala was another hit at our table. If you ever have to wait to get in, DO IT! You will not be disappointed. I'm going to attempt to make a reservation here every time we are staying in or passing through Hancock each year. Delicious!!! read more

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Very good meals. We had the rigatoni and the eggplant parmesan, with Caesar salads. And our waiter was really hustling, even on a Monday night. They aim to please here. read more

Phenomenal food. Everything was delicious. He had sausage rigatoni and I had pasta Primavera. We started with the Italian plate and both had the tomato basil soup. Everything was stupendous. This is a must visit restaurant while in the Houghton Hancock area!! read more

A cozy spot that seems to be well known by the locals. I had the Garlic/Shrimp Linguini which was very good and my husband had the Italian Sausage and Rigatoni which was also quite tasty. A little pricey, but we would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for more of upscale Italian cuisine. Make sure you make a reservation as seating is pretty limited to maybe a total of 60 people. We waited for a table without knowing about making a reservation, but it was well worth the wait! Just an additional note- the Tomato Basil Soup they serve is outstanding! read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

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A very popular restaurant. Had to give it a try. About 20 mins before any one acknowledged us. Nice cosy decor. The bruschetta was supremely soggy. Caesar salad good. Both the entrees did not have that special "zing" to the sauces that even Olive Garden has. So feel food overrated. Once seated the waiters were very attentive and delightful. read more

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In town taking my son to college we decided to go here for dinner based on reviews. I ordered the cannelloni and didn't not like it one bit, I took less than 2 bites of it. The sauce was sweet and the beef filling was dry. I was told because it was a personal taste thing that it could not be taken off our bill. I was then offered something else but that I would have to pay for that as well. Never in my nearly 50 yrs on this planet have I ever been to a place that does this. I mean seriously get me something else I probably wont like so you can charge me for that too? My son ordered the pork tenderloin, ordered medium, it was brown all the way through and the carbonara that comes with it only taste of garlic. My husband got the meatballs and we didn't like them either. Would not recommend if you want anything that resembles Italian food. read more

I was very much looking forward to eating here based on reviews. It was much smaller than I expected. The service should have been better since there was plenty of staff for the size but refills were slow and there were not "check ins" other than ordering and then delivering food. The largest table is really set up for 4 people and there are not too many of those. The rest room reminded me of an airplane lavatory. The price per dish is high but the portion size was good and it was yummy. Based on all the reviews I had read, I was disappointed. I had been to the Ambassador in Houghton the night before and it was far superior. read more

So-so Italian, typical yooper bland. Small portions, big city prices. Not going back!

We ordered the chicken Parmesan and eggplant Parmesan. Both tasted slightly different than we expected, but were still delicious. Also, the garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette was very tasty! Incredible service - especially considering added COVID complexities. read more

Best home made pasta in town. It's small and personal. They make the best baked eggplant parmesan. read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

Always love this place. From the moment the door opens and the smell of garlic and cheese hits you right between the eyes, to the pouring of the last bit of wine from the bottle or the last fork full of tiramisu, Gemignani's always delivers a great Italian experience. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant. The food is amazing. The ambiance is warm and welcoming and the staff make it feel like everyone is a regular and part of the family. read more

I ordered garlic cream mushroom ravioli and to drink a raspberry lemonade. Both were SO delicious. This would be a 5 star waiting but the service was very slow and they only had one other table besides mine and there were three girls working. They were also talking really loudly about their problems, which is whatever but we just didn't have that great of service. read more

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Kitchen closes half an hour before they close the doors fyi I found out after waiting by the front for five minutes. If you are gonna close early, lock the door turn off the open sign.... read more

Seven of us totally enjoyed our meals. Ravioli, pork tenderloin, eggplant Parmesan, everyone loved their meal plus appetizers and some excellent deserts. Service was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our dinners. Great, flavorful food and a full house. Fun! read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Great deserts - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

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Don't underestimate this place. Doesn't look like much from the outside but once you sit down, you will see that it's a very well run restaurant. Great servers, good choice of meals, and they have Italian soda (which I had never had before, it was delicious). My personal favorite thing about this restaurant however is that fact that the light switch for the only bathroom there, a single person unisex bathroom, is on the outside of the bathroom. I cannot tell you how hard I laughed when my buddy went to use the restroom and one of my friends flicked off the light. I highly recommend this restaurant and hopefully someone will get as much of a kick as we did making their friend poop in the dark. read more

I love Gemignani's. Granted, being a poor college student when I lived in Hancock, I didn't visit very often as its expensive as hell for a tiny portion ($9 for 7 bitty raviolis), but now that I'm gone I truly miss it. You can't go wrong with the vegetable ravioli smothered in alfredo sauce. And the Italian sodas are pretty good. This place is tiny (probably one of the smallest restaurants I've ever visited), so if you're planning on bringing a group you'd better make reservations. read more

The vegetarian and meat lover omelets are some of the best we ever had. The marinara and garlic cream cheese sends the rating straight to 5 Pancakes were light and the local blueberry purée make them perfect without syrup. The Italian eggs were poached the right way. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was served in reasonable time. The resteraunt is clean and a nice ambiance. read more

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This wonderful little unpretentious multiple-generation family owned and operated Italian place is among the best choices to dine out in the Copper Country. read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

The only Italian restaurant in town and they serve excellent dishes. Nice dining atmosphere. read more

Gemignani's Italian Restaurant - Best salmon dish I ever had. - Italian Near Me - Hancock, Michigan

This is the BEST restaurant in the Keweenaw. If you are lucky enough to get Lori for a waitress, you will have the best meal and service anyone provides up here. read more

Great small Italian restaurant in Hancock. Pasta is wonder. Good selection. Italian sausage rigatoni was great. Italian wedding soup had good flavor. Chicken Parmesan was good but chicken coating wasn't as crispy. Try the ravioli combination with the different sauces. read more

I have been going to Gemignani's since I was a child and have always loved it, I'm from out of state but have family in the area and so I have had eaten good Italian elsewhere, however to this day Gemignani's is my favorite Italian restaurant. Last year me and my family as well as four friends that I brought from out of state ate here and we all loved it. Most of them got chicken alfredo or chicken parm and they all said it was amazing. A lot of us got Italian sodas which were fun and tasted good. Overall we all had a good time and service was very nice and attentive. Making a reservation is your best course of action when going here and I would recommend this restaurant. read more

I didn't take any pictures - but this was one of the best Marsala sauces I have ever had!!!! Quaint little italian restaurant with fantastic food! Highly recommend this place for all the athletes going mountain biking/ running/snowmobiling/ skiing, etc. yummy fuel stop! read more

Good food, overpriced, husband's cannelloni were small, eggplant parm not breaded, gnocchi were good, veggies were good, tiramisu good but small for price, kids liked spaghetti, husband liked frozen cannelloni from store more than the ones he got. 3/5 is being generous. read more

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Excellent brunch here on Sundays! I got the strawberry crepes. The crepes were crispy and light, filled with juicy strawberries and the sweetest cream cheese sauce. I would have liked a teensy bit less sauce, but my tablemates and I found that dipping the lemon ricotta pancakes in the extra was amazing. Excellent coffee beverages too. Definitely make a reservation, as this place is tiny and intimate. read more

This place smells horrible. Like mold and old rags. I guess the food wasn't inedible but the smell made it taste bad. I suggest take out if at all. read more

this place is good especially if you are on a date! the raviolis are good but occasionally the food is a bit cold but other than that it is pretty good. o read more

Delish food. Great atmosphere. Always had great service as well. Down side. Call ahead and save a table! This place is very small and a tight squeeze. I'd suggest leave the kids at home. Date nights only. Great for date nights!! read more

Not that impressed to be honest. Food was mediocre, but we did get take out so maybe the food + experience of dinning in would have been better? Wouldn't advise a friend that this was a must-visit place if they were in Houghton. read more

Finally ate here for the first time not long ago and I'm mad I waited so long... will definitely be back soon. Service was attentive, food was fantastic. Had the burrata caprese and chicken parmesan, which were great. Wife had the garlic shrimp rigatoni, which I sampled and enjoyed. Wine menu was undergoing renovations while we were there, so didn't get to glimpse that but the few cabs I sampled were solid. Place is rather small, so I'd recommend reservations and try to snag a window booth if you can. read more