Okay...Lula's Place Eatery did NOT come to play I ordered the pastina soup, meatball, house salad, and carrot cake--and honestly, every bite felt like it was made with intention. The pastina soup? Rich, savory, and the kind of comfort food that hits your soul, not just your stomach. The house salad was crisp and refreshing, but let's talk about that homemade balsamic...bold, perfectly balanced, and packed with flavor. And the house-made bread? Soft, fresh, with just the right hint of yeast--simple but done right. Now the meatball...WOW. Moist, insanely flavorful, and so well-seasoned you could almost taste each herb and spice individually. That's not easy to pull off, but they nailed it. And the carrot cake sealed the deal--perfectly spiced, incredibly moist, and the kind of dessert you think about later. Everything felt homemade, elevated, and full of heart. This place is an absolute gem read more

My second visit for carry out was very pleasant. The chicken pastina soup was as amazing as the first time. The ambiance is still as lovely as before and I've included a couple of new pics. This time, I ordered less oil for my previous experience with Chicken Piccata... It honestly didn't seem that it was less oil and seemed to have a smoked flavor that I didn't recall from last time and didn't honestly like. Nevertheless, still a great entree. My mom's marinara spaghetti was disappointing to her, as she thought there wasn't enough sauce.. i tasted it and thought the sauce was delicious, though perhaps not enough for my mom's expectations. The pastina soups were the stars of the show! So flavorful and comforting. Absolutely perfect! Since I picked up the orders from the register, I can't rate the service except to say that it was on time and that the soups were packaged to avoid spills, which I appreciated. This round is a 4 star experience, though I would definitely go back! read more

Lula's Place Eatery - On the wall inside, opposite the resister - Italian Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

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We were in the mood for Italian the other night but didn't want to sit in a restaurant or drive across town. Found Lula's Place thanks to Yelp and it's been the best find so far this year! Staff was amazing friendly and quick to get our order ready. Wife had the flatbread and I ordered chicken Piccata and everything was so fresh and amazing. So happy this place is close to home, it's going to be a new favorite. read more

Lula's Place Eatery is a hidden gem for Italian food lovers. Chef Louis has put together an exceptional menu that shows real care and skill. The lasagna comes in a huge portion, and the Italian sausage and peppers is my personal favorite. Portions are generous and prices are a great value. Service was excellent, and it's a wonderfully family friendly spot. On top of great food, it feels good to support a local small business doing things right. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place that feels like a well-kept secret but delivers a top-tier meal. read more

We'd heard about this hidden gem, so we thought we'd try it. Mostly Italian food with a few European dishes. The place is small but very clean and inviting. Maximum capacity is 60. We went around lunchtime and it was mildly crowded. Our service was great. Prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be back. It's located in a small strip mall. Loved the unique serving dishes. read more

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I went to Lulas about a month and a half ago for the first time and all I have to say is it's about time there was higher quality food in the area!! I used to live in Portland Oregon, Los Angeles Ca and Berlin Germany and it's nice having something on par with the bigger cities with FLAVOR and spices. The owner is incredibly kind and allowed me to bring my 5lb chihuahua in his carrier so he didn't have to sit in the car. Not only that but he cooked him some chicken and carrots ?! Uwe ate everything so fast. I have missed the dog friendly restaurants on the west coast and this was so refreshing to be able to bring my dog with me again. The food was so delicious, I almost felt sick because I kept eating after I was full lol. The carrot cake IS SO AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and try it! Will be going back soon! read more

Ordered for lunch. Huge portion sizes. The lasagna was fantastic! Also tried the Italian sandwich, really enjoyed it. Would eat here again many times! read more

The food is amazing and the lasagna is easily enough for two people! Anika is the best server!

Went here for a little date night with my boyfriend. We heard so many great reviews for a while but hadn't stopped in yet. Glad we did, because the food was great! Service was awesome as well, I believe we had Anika. She was great, super sweet! Very fairly priced as well. Definitely going to be coming back!! read more

I went back recently for take out and my experience was much better. I offered lasagna with chicken pastina soup and an almond cannolo. The lasagna was a generous portion and the sauce was delicious and well balanced. The bread it was served with was soft and fresh as well. I was able to enjoy the lasagna as leftovers as well since the portion was quite generous. The pastina soup was flavorful and comforting and made a nice addition to the meal. The cannolo was fresh and the shell was very crisp. It is easily the best place to get cannoli in the area. I was pleased with my experience and would be willing to give dinner another try based on the efficient service I received for take out at the low volume time I arrived. read more

Highly recommended ! A very nice and clean place. My daughter recommended stopping by here. My husband and I came about an hour before closing. The food was fresh and good and we had a great conversation with Chef Larry and our waitress. We had chicken Parmesan and Mediterranean chicken vegetables. We sampled the Maurice salad dressing, which is delicious. They have a small bakery counter with a number of specialty items, (delicious New York cannolis )including some gluten-free choices. They also have some gluten-free flatbread. We will be returning again soon. read more

Lula's Place Eatery - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

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We have never had a bad meal nor experience! Service is always amazing. It's a quaint and warm ambiance. Highly recommend!

Unfortunately we had a mediocre experience. The server was really friendly and attentive. We started with the cheese bread which was pretty good. Next was our salads; the homemade ranch is a home run, unfortunately there was a lot of brown/pink pieces of lettuce. Wish that would have been picked through before reaching my table. It would be nice to have the veggies in the salad cut up more as well, too bulky. I had the chicken Parmesan, it was okay. The flavor of the chicken was good but it was in a puddle of juice, which made the chicken soggy and splashed on me while eating. It wasn't tomato sauce it was like water consistency under the chicken. My boyfriend had the spaghetti pomodoro and added many veggies to it. The veggies were too big of chunks for his liking. He said he would like to have something like asparagus and broccoli to add to his pomodoro. (He said it was boring) We might be a little biased because we don't care for spaghetti noodles. We prefer angel hair. (Our fault for not thinking about it.) The bread that accompanies the entrees was kinda hard and flavorless. Im not sure if this was day old bread or if that's the normal. Good bread is a staple at Italian restaurants. Also they serve cans of pop, which is annoying. On the bright side, that does give you the option of coke or Pepsi and they have the good ice if know what I mean. I think 2$ a can is a little much, I would say $1.50 is more reasonable. The entrées we selected is our favorite at Carrabba's. Maybe chief should go try Carrabba's and maybe get some inspiration. Would have loved to love this place although this experience wasn't bad, it just wasn't good. We wish them luck, and hope with our honest critiques they can improve upon themselves. Would love to see a good Alfredo and eggplant parmesan added to the menu. Also, FYI, they charge you to use your credit card... strange. read more

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Do not recommend. I can say that the waitress was awesome! That is why 2 stars!!! The Spaghetti was ok the bruschetta was terrible. The bread was so soggy you could not get it to your mouth. That was because the "fresh" toppings were made of canned tomatoes or tasted like it. and possibly fresh garlic. Will not be going back. My friend had the flat bread pizza and she had the same problem. Too soggy to eat. She went home and had 4 tums after eating only 3 sections. Wish it was better as it's not far from my home. read more

This evening we savored an authentic and delicious Italian dinner at Lula's. The owner Lorenzo was very welcoming and shared his passion for Italian food and the culture of Sicily. Our server Miranda was very friendly and helpful. A cozy atmosphere with soft Italian music playing in the background enhanced the experience. Highlights included the eggplant parm and the sausage / peppers appetizer. We will certainty make a return visit from Toledo. read more

Awesome food and service! Highly recommended! I had chicken parmigiana like I've never had before. Everything is clean and nice. You can tell they really care. Omg the desserts were out of this world! And the espresso was wonderful! read more

Wonderful experience all around. Can't rate this restaurant high enough. The food was absolutely delicious and came out at a perfect pace. But the biggest highlight--the customer service! The server was extremely accommodating and kind and the chef/owner went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience. Anyone who goes out with toddlers knows it can be a little...surprising at times, but everyone at the restaurant put me at ease. We will be back and soon! read more

They have never made a bad dish for me. You can also ask them for items that are off menu and if they have the ingredients they will make it! Very accommodating and very polite staff. read more

The service was excellent, and the food was to die for. It was the best Italian food around. You have to go there. It is a quaint setting family owned and the owners are very personal. read more

6/5 stars! We ordered the lasagna and it did not disappoint. Definitely going back. Lots of options on their menu. Great service and super friendly staff. Thanks Janis and Hannah for a great experience. read more

The food was great! The servers are super nice and it's a really fun, fresh environment. 10/10 would love to go again! read more

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It's clean quick service good drinks really good place I recommend coming here with family

The food has that small town grandmas house feeling. It's so flavorful and fresh. We love the atmosphere because it's like being at home. The service is always amazing and everyone is so friendly. The chicken pastina soup is one of my favs along with any of their sandwiches. Don't forget to grab a dessert! Best cannolis I've ever had read more

The food was amazing and fresh..Cozy atmosphere and the chef is awesome! I have tried the Carbonara, Orrechiette with Sausage and Rapini and several other dishes..Great little gem! read more