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    Nipote's Italian Kitchen

    4.3 (104 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Burrata starter
    Amanda M.

    Nipotes is a small family owned Italian restaurant and I truly love it. The atmosphere is relaxing and super cute. We started with the burrata appetizer and it was delicious. Their red sauce is my absolute favorite. A lot of red sauces are too sweet for me. Nipotes is perfect. I had the penne bolognese as my main. The noodles were al dente and the bolognese sauce was perfection. Our server checked on us occasionally and was quick to get us anything we needed.

    Mac n cheese kids meal
    Amy H.

    We loved this cute little Italian place. Service was great & food was tasty. We made a reservation & there was a nice corner spot ready for us when we got there. My husband orders a Caprese panini, I ordered the Orecchiette with broccoli add chicken, our youngest got the kids mac n cheese and our older son had the grilled chicken. Everything was delicious! We were vacationing and if we vacation in Muskegon/Grand Haven again we will definitely return.

    Negroni & Aperol Spritz

    My husband and I went to Nipote's last weekend. We were 45 minutes late to our reservation because our kids struggled to let us leave the house. We walked in about 20 minutes before they closed, and they were SO lovely to us! Our server was such a delight. She encouraged us to relax, take our time, and enjoy our meal without worrying about the time. She made the best Aperol Spritz and Negroni that we've had since having them in Italy & the pasta & steak were fabulous. We live in Chicago now, and the food and service were just as good at Nipote's as they are at nice Italian restaurants in Chicago! Highly recommend .

    Penne Carbonara
    Kyle V.

    A very unique storage container turned into an authentic Italian restaurant downtown Muskegon. To start, I understand the poor reviews and used those to know what to look for. It seemed that they have adjusted some things that people have recently complained about. It wasn't an amazing 5 star experience, but we definitely enjoyed our dinner. We got right in on a Thursday night and there were only about 4 other tables taken. The staff was extremely friendly and inviting. We started out with the bruschetta and bread basket. As others stated, it was strange that the bread basket wasn't complimentary and didn't come with any oil or butter. Luckily, we had the bruschetta to use the bread with. I had the Penne Carbonara, which is my favorite classic Italian dish. It was an accurate representation of the dish although the sauce was overpowered by the egg. The pasta was cooked perfectly but the sauce took the level of the dish down a bit. We all ended with gelato and a cannoli, which was from a local place. They also offered to dip the cannoli and a few different options and I chose chocolate chips. Overall, the portions are small for the price point. The atmosphere and the entire staff were fantastic. The chef checked on us as well, which is great. We would definitely come back because we see the potential.

    Tuscan Farm Salad, I felt the  salad was too dry.  Maybe a little more dressing on the side.
    CJ G.

    Neat little Italian Restaurant. Glad the we stopped in to give it a try. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Our table chose the Tuscan Farmhouse Salad and the Cacio e Pepe, my favorite. Also at our table was the Tuscan Soup, a creamy kale and potato soup with sweet sausage. With the lunch combo we added a Sausage & Pepper Sandwich. There was no room for desert, but we were presented with many plates to choose from. Cute little place with many tables to sit. Amble parking and I believe there may be outside seating during warmer weather. Nipote's is closed Sunday and Monday, Tuesday to Thursday 11:00am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 9:00pm.

    Jessica's custom favorite

    It was the first visit to this delightful place. Highly recommended from other friends! I was glad that I had the opportunity to visit with friends from out of town. The food was amazing! The service was top notch and I loved the quaint space and design made for terrific ambiance.

    Scrumptious Bruschetta.
    Brian R.

    This is a great place for yummy Italian dishes. Everything is prepared fresh and is absolutely delicious! Our waitress Payton is attentive, polite, helpful, and professional. The bread basket is a nice appetizer. The burrata is phenomenal! My favorite thing on the menu is the chicken Parmesan. It's amazing and so good. I love their goat cheese sauce. It's a great bread dip as well as sauce for your pasta. The prices are so reasonable. Go try them for yourself. You will be in love!

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    Daniel P.

    This place is incredible. Great food and fantastic service. The chef's spaghetti and meatballs was authentic and great tasting. The burrata appetizer was delicious. The cannoli for dessert was heaven sent. Emily the host couldn't be nicer. Go to this place with no hesitation.

    Cheers
    Ellen E.

    Loved this unique restaurant & the service was fabulous. Had a nice variety of yummy appetizers & my chicken parmigiana was terrific. Get dessert it was great. Loved this place & give it 5 stars.

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    Service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was casual and cozy. I definitely recommend!

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    Cute little place. Food was great but a little pricey. Service was amazing but the hostess was a little rude

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    2 years ago

    Authentic Italian cuisine, with a unique atmosphere. This is a good choice for dinner!

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    A hidden gem. Real Italian food with amazing customer service and the food takes me back to those warm summer nights in Roma.

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    The food was good. The service/server was excellent. The atmosphere was very quaint and comfortable. The prices were a little bit high.

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    Cute little Italian joint my wife and I stopped in on the whim while visiting family. The service was very good and quick.

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely delicious! Such a warm and inviting atmosphere with a delightful staff. I plan on recommending it to all :-)

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