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    Pesto's

    4.5 (154 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    PESTO'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Mitchell D.

    Me and my girlfriend stumbled upon this place when we were out and about in Flint it's a very homestyle cooking feel very small restaurant, but it packs a punch with the flavor. The food is absolutely amazing. The pizza, the lasagna, the mostaccioli, the tiramisu desserts. We love our time at pestos and if you're in the Flint area, you should definitely check them out

    Large oven baked pizza w/cheese, pepperoni, hamburger, green olives, green pepper, & onion

    Very polite staff! I was placed on hold when calling to order pizza but only for a few seconds. After placing my order it was repeated back to me with the total price (there is a small surcharge if paying with a card). My order was ready at the time they provided and again the staff was very polite:). It's a smaller restaurant, if dining in choose non-peak hours. The pizza was excellent!! I loved their sauce, it has a tiny garlic kick to it! Also, 1 pizza (bc of allergies) couldn't have cheese on it, and the sauce made up for the missing cheese lol. Very impressed and we will definitely be ordering again! Highly recommend!!!!

    Beef Stroganoff

    Cute place and the food was awesome, good service too. Had the Stromboli and Beef Stroganoff....both were excellent, sirloin was VERY tender! When we are in the area we would definitely come back!

    a sandwich and coleslaw on a plate

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    We have tried this place twice. Each time was very good. The pizza is delicious. So is the soup. Will keep coming back to try new stuff.

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    9 months ago

    Always an amazing adventyre when going to pesto's. Different foods and desserts always on the menu.

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    Everything was great! The atmosphere is small but cute! The food was great, including the service!

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    We had take out. Food was great and the meatballs were incredible. My daughter loved their cheese pizza.

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    Excellent food, always something new to try, and favorites always available! Lovely staff ! Ambiance is beautiful and calm

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    Great food and great service! We will be coming back to this place. Menu has a lot of choices. The fried perch is my favorite so far.

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    Great desserts! Great small atmosphere feels comfortable and familiar. Service always feels special.

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    The food here is homemade and amazing. The staff is unfailingly helpful and friendly. Small, but homey atmosphere.

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    Great food with large portions and a wide variety. Plus the most decadent desserts! Definitely worth the visit and this family will return.

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    The food is always great ! Very homey atmosphere with friendly service. Highly recommend.

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    Visiting Michigan for business and they have a phenomenal Greek salad and gluten free pizza! Delivered promptly to my hotel. Thank you!

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    amazing restaurant, kind workers, great food, giant portions. Genuinely one of the best, most comforting meals i've had in some time!!!

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