Quaint little spot hidden in the corner of a strip mall. It is a little pricey but the service by Kristi was spot on and the food excellent. We had the Sausage & Peppers, Linguine Nero alla Scoglio, Pollo Pugliese and Eggplant Parmegian - all were delicious and generous portions. For dessert we opted for the Vodka Espresso Martini - excellent! read more

Quick follow up. Happy to say La Colina is as good as ever. Went with friends last night. We all had the table-side Caesar to start...spot on. We had eggplant parm (my wife's favorite anywhere), gnocchi, strozzapretti Norcina and my personal favorite here the cacio e Pepe which is as great as any I have had in Italy. Such a simple dish yet few can make it properly. Highly recommended! read more

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I went to this restaurant for the first time on a Saturday night to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends. We had made reservations the day before.First thing that gets noticed is the beautiful ambience. There were fresh roses at each table. Next thing to note however was how long it took us to even place the drinks order. The restaurant was packed and the servers were spread a little too thin. Our server took our drink orders after around 15 mins and rushed off before we could add appetizers to the order. On the plus side she was quite polite and also apologetic for the delay in service Luckily we were in for a slow catching up dinner and didn't mind the delay too much. My friends liked the filet tips pasta and the Cacio e Peppe which comes highly recommended. Burrata Caprese and Pollo La Collina were good but not remarkable as such. For drinks, I had ordered the Cosmopolitan which was a bit syrupy for my taste. The dessert - Italian lemon cake was yummy and they gave it complimentary for my birthday :) For such a busy night, there was ample parking at the square. Overall it was a mixed experience but I may go back to give it another shot probably on a slow week day. read more

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Celebrated my friends birthday here. Ambience was cozy, service was little slow but would not blame as it was operating at full capacity. We had drinks, burrata caprese in appetizer. I ordered cacio e peppe, had read good reviews about this dish, turned out well. Serving size was good as well. Ordered lemon cake in dessert and they made it complimentary for birthday. Overall enjoyable experience read more

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I pray they decide to open Sundays for dinner because my family would be there all the time. This is truly the best Italian in all of Michigan, you will not convince me otherwise. I've been everywhere. The veal chop parm is exquisite, probably the best one I've had anywhere in the country. Cacio e Pepe amazing. Lemon cake, is my fave. Even the bread is fresh and delicious (which is not a given in most other restaurants now a days ). The food is truly gourmet and authentic which is what really sets it apart from the rest. Everything tastes so fresh and so delicious. Ps Please open Sundays read more

Second time here and still so delicious. Cacio e Pepe is an absolute MUST. The chocolate soufflé at the end was also great! read more

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Came here after the Kris Kringle Christmas pop up (was dressed for cold) with a group of friends. Immediately felt like we were being judged because of our cold winter clothing and we were seated at the front corner by the front door despite there being plenty of other tables. Every time the front door opened our table caught a draft. Our first waiter ended up trading us off to another waiter after we asked for more time to review the cocktail menu (odd). I will also say, we couldn't find this place originally as it's tucked in a corner in a strip mall. They try to act like it's high end when it's really not. There's actually a gym right above it and it's not as fancy as they try to make it seem. After we ordered a round of shots of Clase Azul, the waiter came back from the bar to ask us if $40/shot was okay. Obviously we knew what we were ordering, another reason we felt mistreated. Other than being treated poorly for how we were dressed, the food was phenomenal and the service was speedy. Shoutout our second waiter. read more

It is indisputably the best restaurant in town. Ideal for groups, couples and singles. Took my wife here in October. We enjoyed the ambience, we appreciated staff's caring professionalism, and yes, we loved the food. Food was excellent. I had Filet Mignon. It is unassuming yet delightfully perfect. I observed the clientele that evening. A two beautifully dressed girls enjoying dinner before homecoming dance - a couple in their thirties escaping their toddlers, indulging in a meal prepared for them - a family of five asking for a bottle of wine, having great food, immersed in deep conversation - bartender surrounded with men and women full of energy. I highly recommend anyone visiting Main Street to venture north to try La Colina. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our night at La Collina. Service was perfectly timed between seating all the way through dessert. We will be back. A few of our meals included. We also loved the calamari with shrimp and the beef carpaccio. read more

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literally one of the best pastas i've ever had, the cacio pepe was SO GOOD, if you go here you have to get i'm still dreaming about it, paired really well with the pinot grigio too amazing 100/10 read more

La Collina - cacio pepe - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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I am Italian born in Rome and I love this restaurant. I have been there three times already. But the last time I was there the waiter (by the way, a very attentive, professional and friendly young man) at the end of the dinner with my girl friend, suggested her a sip of "Vin Santo", an Italian sweet wine. Well, that sip (for one person) in a mini-glass, was $28.00! For less than this amount, I can get a shot of 15 years old pure Malt whisky from the Scotlands. That is really too much. But, having said that, this is a great place to enjoy authentic Italian food. So I still recommend it, and i will still go back. I will just avoid to order Vin Santo! :-) read more

I had the most amazing mushroom risotto tonight! The bartender/waitress Becky was amazing and the patrons were so friendly. Will certainly be back. The owner Blendi came by and said hi and was friendly. read more

A great experience and delicious food. Service was great! Definitely will return again!

Despite one of the first snowfalls of the year and it being fairly late on a Wednesday night the place was packed. Apps: Carpaccio & frittura mista, with table side Caesar, and for dinner strozzapretti norcina - which had too much truffle and I love truffle. There were three of us. Total was $420! read more

Fabulous dinner outside on the patio! Wonderful server, Fabio. It was like we were in Italy. The food was so fresh and delicious. In addition to the cacio e Pepe -the creamiest and freshest I've ever tasted-the buratta was just as delicious! WOW. Caesar salad, prepared tableside, did not disappoint. Highly recommend. read more

La Collina - Burrata Caprese - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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My wife and I decided to give this place a try last night. We started with the table side Caesar which was solid but not worth the $28 for 2 people. My wife got the cacio e Pepe with chicken ($10 up charge). She loved it. I also thought that it was tasty and a pretty good sized portion. I ordered the filet tip pasta which was also good, but for $35ish dollars I expected a bigger portion with more filet. I would estimate there was about 3oz of filet in the pasta. We finished with the tiramisu which was good but nothing extraordinary The service was on point as multiple employees would quickly come clear any empty dishes on the table Nearly $150 before tip felt a bit steep which is the reason for the Star deduction read more

La Collina - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Too expensive for the amount/quality of food. Manager was very dismissive. Go somewhere else. $38 for chicken parmigiana. Not family size. Ouch. read more

My new favorite restaurant and it's right In my neighborhood! I have not been in here till today! Sat at the bar with my husband and ordered 2 apps and split a dish. We had the eggplant rolls for appetizers and the burrata cheese. Then we split a pasta dish. Blendi the bartender was fabulous and suggested the cheesecake. The food is phenomenal and I will be back to try other things. read more

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Disappointing experience. The portions were small, the food was overpriced, and we were charged for something we never ordered. We won't be going back. read more

Went to La Collina last night and joined my mother and aunt a little after they already ordered. I had left overs of the calamari and sausage and peppers. Mind you these items were cold and still tasted absolutely delicious. I went ahead and ordered the Cacio E Pepe and it truly was the best I've ever tasted in Michigan. I've never had better pasta anywhere else. I also ordered a limoncello basil prosecco drink (can't find the name) and it was very refreshing. The patio was nice and clean. The service was amazing. Will be going back to try more items!! read more

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Service very slow. No written list of specials. Prices exceptionally high. Portion sizes minute. Non authentic Italian cuisine. Food overcooked and served cold. La cocina piu sciffo che ho mai mangato. $200 for two persons without alcoholic beverages. Noisy. Waiters command of English poor, didn't speak Italian. read more

We had dinner here with our friends (4 total) and the overall experience was definitely lacking. Initially, seated in an overflow room, we had to ask for the heat to be tuned up. We waited far too long to be approached & for our drinks and ultimately, our meals. Our glasses were always way empty before we were approached, or another round was served. The small pasta plates weren't equal to the pricing (are noodles too expensive?). We had to ask for a miniature basket of bread (4 slices only for us 4 (emptied immediately & NEVER refilled), & oil & vinegar were NOT offered. We had to ask for freshly ground pepper for our salad & grated cheese for our pasta. All things we would expect to occur without asking from a restaurant that charges these price points. The entrees were 'okay', nothing to write home about. We don't ever write reviews, but for the prices we paid & the experience we received, we will not be eating dinner here again. read more

Should have read my own review before returning for the (third, I think?) time. Still excellent food, still a special date night. Even without reading my prior review, I was smart enough to order the chocolate "sufle" - as good as a high-end lava cake should be. But what surprised me was the lemon cake my wife ordered - this was the first time I have ever loved a lemon dessert. Loved. It might have been the most perfect a dessert lacking chocolate could ever be. Glad we got the cappuccinos as well - once again, the definition of a great cappuccino. Back to the non-dessert food, I need to learn that chunks of salmon mixed in with pasta is not our thing. The gnocchi was great, but having bits of salmon in the palomino sauce was confusing. Next time: gnocchi pomodoro it is! The eggplant parmigiana was probably the best I've yet had in a restaurant - still not like at home, but worth ordering. Ordering the burrata is a great idea, especially because you can get a small side of prosciutto - the right amount to remember how great it is, without coming close to overindulging. My wife thought the bitterness of the insalata di rucola e pomodorini became too much before we were done with it, but I never tired of it and was happy to polish it off. Thank you, La Collina. Loved it. read more

Definitely not for me. I've been coming to the plaza for years and never stepped in here until today. I just happened to be around and thought about checking it out - went in and omg I was SO underdressed. Yoga pants and a t-shirt is NOT the way to go guys. I'm also a person who enjoys eating alone and they told me they couldn't give me a table for 1 but to sit at the bar. So I did, and there were a group of older guys or whatever next to me. I ordered a glass of wine, looked over the menu and couldn't find anything that looked good. I'm a chicken person and there were only 2 options. One of which I found a picture of on here and it just didn't look like a portion worth the price. I ended up not ordering food, downing my drink, and still paying $20. And I ended up eating at Ginza ramen in the same plaza - for a portion of the price. read more

The food is delicious here, though some dishes seem a little over-priced - 27 for a vegetarian Linguine Barese seems a lot, but I cannot fault how it tasted. The table side Caesar was perfect and the lemon cake was a slice of heaven. We sat outside on a Saturday night and enjoyed a leisurely meal with live music. The music was a little loud but created a nice atmosphere. Wine prices were expensive but the Amarone was delicious. read more

La Collina is delicious - no doubt - but you can find a dozen other solid Italian restaurants in metro-Detroit that don't charge customers through the nose for noodles. read more

Wonderful new Italian restaurant and a great addition to the Rochester area. I came here on a Monday night and was greeted immediately by the host. We were seated and welcomed by our waiter very quickly. The menu is pretty large with options to serve everyone. I opted for the linguine with clams and white sauce which was absolutely delicious. I consider myself a pasta queen, specifically a seafood pasta queen, so I've had quite a few different take on linguine with clams. This is by far one of the better ones. My boyfriend got the carbonara (American style) which he enjoyed very much. Before our main dishes came, the chef sent out a vegetable appetizer which had a bunch of seasonal vegetables sautéed in olive oil and was very delicious. It was really nice of the chef to do that and made our meal so much more complete. My only complaint was that the dishes were on the smaller size and a little pricey. Definitely not something I can afford once a week but for special occasions, for sure! I'll be back though because it was delicious!!!! read more

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Fully booked until 9:15pm on a Friday. Way too packed for a Friday. I tried again for dinner tonight, it's Saturday, not even an early dinner opening available, by the way, it just after 4pm. No spots at all. So disappointing. I would advise keeping some tables for a few walk-ins at least. I try to get into this place almost every week and fail. read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the Metro Detroit area. The food is incredible here and never disappoints. My husband and I frequent this establishment at least once, if not several times a month. It's perfect for a date night. Some of our favorite appetizers are: the Burrata Caprese, and the Involtini de Melanzane (an excellent choice of roller eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and sauce!) Their table side Caesar salad is to die for. And no questions asked the best entree is their Cacio e Peppe. It's enough for two, but trust me order one per person because you'll want to eat the entire dish. Last but not least, we always request Fabio as our waiter. He is so polite and always smiling, and never fails to take care of us. The food is always excellent but when you have Fabio as your waiter, your dining experience is going to be perfect. Highlight recommend you try La Collina if you haven't already! read more

A true gem tucked away in a lovely spot. The food was amazing. I had the scallops and my friend had the salmon. Both dishes were creatively presented, delicious and fresh. Wonderful wine list. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and professional but not at all pretentious. The ambience was so inviting and comfortable. I will definitely be back, especially when the lovely patio opens. read more

Great atmosphere. The owners are involved in the operation. The staff has very little turnover and this provides consistantancy. The food is very good. Fish is prepared for serving at your table(awesome), Ceaser Salad is prepared for two at your table as well as a terrific Spanish Coffee if you would like! Don't forget to save room for some homemade dessert. Enjoy. Cheers read more

Everything was amazing from the beginning to the end! Everything was so fresh and tasty. I also loved the vibe and ambiance. I forgot what the pastas were called but the waiter recommended them. One was a cheesy white one and the other one was a squid ink pasta with seafood. Their salads, bread and calamari were also amazing. Their chocolate soufflé dessert was amazing! I can't wait to come back again and try more things. read more

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Are you the type of person who would like to find a local, friendly Italian restaurant where everything is amazing? I have a recommendation. La Collina in Rochester is worth your time, your reservation, and any effort that brings you, your friends and especially your family. You will find the owner warmly greeting returning friends and newcomers alike. Can you speak Italian? That's a bonus. When I was asked if I wanted still, tap or sparkling water, I knew I was in for a treat. The service was excellent and the food and drinks were exceptional. Compared to other restaurants of this caliber, I found the prices to be reasonable as well. I will definitely be back soon. read more

La Collina - Their excellent Old Fashioned. - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Never going back. Sorry , but no. First I was really looking forward to this dinner. It was a first time for us to go out as group and I was the one that suggested the place. The service was just horrible. I forgot the name of our server but it's a Wednesday 6:45pm (3/31) reservation if the owner is reading this. I knew it was not gonna be a good night when I was ordering my appetizers and told him it will be under my tab. This server said he won't do separate tab cause nobody told him.ok ! I said 3 tabs for the group then ... he was able to come to terms with that with visible annoyance, with his head moving from side to side . He made sure I knew he was not happy. The food came after an hour with our server not asking us if we need anything . Not even water. I ordered lobster risotto. It was a total disappointment. The picture is posted here . Finished the meal hoping I'll have some morsel of lobster. There were 3 ! Small pieces of lobster ( again small pieces) . One shrimp on top and too salty to top it off . My friend made this comment in google and La collina's response "you finished the meal " . Just blows my mind . 3 of us ordered the same meal . With the price we expecting something more . I'm not stopping here , the bathroom flush didn't work . The whole damn night . We told them about it , fixed it one time. If you still want to go to this place ask them first if the toilet flush is working . The drinks were good. That's it . read more

La Collina - Lobster risotto .... salty. It's like slurping the ocean. - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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Definitely a 5 star!! I have been here a few times now and it is consistently delicious. Both the Strozzapretti Norcina and the Cacio E Pepe are delicious for a main. I love the Caesar served table side (with 1/4 the garlic) and the cauliflower app is outstanding too. read more

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Great dinner here last night. We started with the tableside caesar which was really nice to watch our server make. It was a little heavy on the pepper and garlic so a little too spicy for my friend but I thought it was wonderful. My friends had the beef carpaccio, lamb sausage, and cacio e pepe with chicken. I had the squid ink linguine. My friend was disappointed in the small portion size of the carpaccio and not too impressed with the sausage either. The pastas were great though! My linguine could have used a bit more salt or some parmesan cheese but still very tasty. We shared the tiramisu which was very good. The service was lacking (and they were not busy at all) but I would definitely return because the food and the atmosphere are great! read more

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A small, intimate Italian restaurant with friendly and hospitable owners. I like to think of it as a neighborhood spot for regulars. I kept it simple on my first visit, eggplant parm and side of pasta. The eggplant parm was delicious, surrounded by crispy fried spinach which was unique. It was served a little bit cold, probably because the pasta was piping hot and made from scratch. The Caccio e Peppe was amazing! Also very unique, not like an Alfredo or Carbonara, it's a creamy sauce with lots of black pepper. I decided to order the panna cotta which was light, simple and tasty. I will have to comment on the fact that they're pricey. My meal with 2 glasses of wine was $95 including tip for one person. read more

La Collina - Caccio e Peppe - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

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We were here on a Monday night and the place was filled to capacity. They seated us right away with our reservation and the staff was amazingly kind. The food was good, classic Italian. The Cacio e Pepe pasta was perfectly al-dente. The gnocchi was very tasty. The table side Caesar was delicious. I think it was a bit pricey for what you get. It was very loud being so busy in there, it was hard to hear my family unless they were right next to me. The spacing is quite tight but overall a good experience. read more

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Caccio e peppe was delicious. Fried appetizer was ok. Meat and cheese board was good, almonds were great. Service was excellent. I wouldn't come back because of the acoustics. I could barely hear my friends from across the table. read more

La Collina - Italian Near Me - Rochester, Michigan