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

LeRoy: When we arrived it was like being in Grandma's kitchen and dining room with a bunch of card tables set up with people eating different things. As we read the menu, we were both stunned at some of the things that were on it. The fish in particular was immaculate. It had a little bit of a crunchy crunch, but just a little bit. It was pan fried. It was excellent. The breadstick is worth mentioning. I could take 6 of those home. I never did get to the french fries-they were just taking up space. We completed the meal, after the extremely good salad, we had coconut cream pie. Out of sight! Made with real crust, stuffed with real pudding type filling, covered with cream topping with a bunch of toasted coconut. I ate enough for three people and I still have leftovers. It was excellent. Katie: I got the chicken Alfredo. It was prepared quickly and deliciously. It had mushrooms in it which is always a good thing. It was served with cheesy garlic bread and that was my favorite part. The restaurant is quaint, but welcoming. Everyone we came into contact with was very pleasant, especially our waitress, Molly. Caitlin: (Attending in spirit, definitely would have loved the cheesy garlic bread) read more

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I'll start by saying, we are foodies!! I lived 23 years in Louisiana, as well as 10 years in the South, before returning home to Michigan. I love all things Michigan, but let's be honest - our food can be *meh*. THIS little gem - Pesto's - is the bomb! The service was personable and welcoming, the food, generous portions of flavor and savor! The cheesecake I took home was enough for 2 and also delicious and creamy! We instantly knew that someone had spent time in Louisiana - we are instantly regulars for sure! Highly recommend! read more

Their sandwiches are HUGE & the best thing on the menu. Their pasta dishes I feel are portioned small, but I still like supporting this small business whenever I can. read more

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

Everything I have ever had has been above and beyond from amount ,taste ,and the service is absolutely the best. Can't ever leave without one of the giant deserts read more

Food and service excellent. We are from Florida and prefer not to dine at chain restaurants. We had the Northern Italy pizza on a really t thin crust. We took dessert to our hotel room. Both the lemon cake and carrot cake were moist and the portion size enough for two to share a dessert. We'll be back next time we are in town to try their pasta.A+ read more

I am beyond disappointed in this establishment. I have been wanting to try them for a while, and I wish I hadn't. I spent almost $50 on a large pizza and breadsticks. The pizza was okay at best, but the "breadsticks" were literally hot dog buns with butter and seasonings. I will never spend another dollar at this establishment, and I will NEVER recommend anyone else ever does. read more

Pestos is a staple around here. Unique and down home goodness. Deserts will make you smack yo mama. It is an absolute treat to experience this place. read more

We've been here a few times and each time has been great! The staff are all very nice and the food is amazing! You get a great portion size for the price and the flavors of all the items I have had here are absolutely phenomenal. Due to this being on our way to get to a lot of the places we travel to on weekends, we like to stop in and grab a bite to go or sit down and enjoy our meal inside the dining area. Sitting inside, you feel like you're at someone's home that has been decorated for entertaining guests. It is a very welcoming feel. I definitely will be back again! read more

We stopped in to for dinner after a volleyball tournament in the area. My daughter requested Italian and we chose this place over the big chain restaurant down the road. We were very happy in that decision! The service was friendly and fast. The food was fantastic! All of the food we ordered was served hot and was fresh and delicious. After looking over the options, we had to order dessert and the portions were immense, definitely recommend sharing. The lemon cake was my favorite. We will definitely be back if we're in the area again. read more

Hostess gentleman was very polite, I give it a four because took longer than it should for a waiter. But He was super nice, but carried a lot which takes talent. It was our first time and definitely will go back. Would love to try the desserts but was to full from dinners. I had the lasagne and only ate 1/4 of it, it was so good but very filling. Also had cheddar and ham soup which had great taste, French onion soup was best my husbands had around the flint area. He and the lite wolverine could only eat half and he never had left over. Brought left overs home for tomorrow! Price wasn't bad, it's a very small place but it gives it character. I love the New Orleans vibe I got from some of the things on the walls. Which was odd but fit it very well. They have gumbo and pasta dishes also a New Orleans favorite a muffuletta! Very unique! read more

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Pesto's is a small, cozy restaurant with an eclectic theme. They are located on Miller Road about 1/2 mile west of the Genesee Valley Center Mall. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, but does not offer alcoholic beverages. They do have a standard menu and also post daily specials on their website. The hostess and staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the ingredients. The food quality, portions, and prices are reasonable. One of the daily specials I ordered was the "Healthy Eating" Pesto Tuna rare, and it was served juicy and tender. For dessert I ordered the Oatmeal Craisin Cookies and received six nice size cookies, five of which I brought home to share. Overall, this is a great place for a meal or dessert and I and will definitely be back for another dining experience. read more

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I led a large group to Pesto's based on a.) a recommendation from my cousin, who likes the soup, and b.) the list of daily specials on the website, all of which sounded appealing. I'll tell you that the building looks rather shack like, and that's one reason I've driven by many times without stopping. The dining area is small and the decorations cluttered and quirky looking. Yet, the food was good: my herb and parmesan encrusted bluegill, the wife's pesto rainbow trout, my mother's catfish, and all the Italian stuff consumed by others. Keep in mind that there are no alcoholic beverages, if that's critical to your successful meal. But for a night out with the family and four nephews, it was better than fine, something local and unique, different than all the chain restaurants just a few miles away near Genesee Valley Mall. P.S.: the staff at Pesto's understands gluten free, and had a GF angel food cake with strawberry sauce, a slice of which Therese H. enjoyed. read more

I don't get this place. Driving past, you think that it is a place that's well past its prime. You walk in, and the decor floats along the boundary of charming and tacky, and you aren't really sure what you've gotten yourself into. But then you interact with the staff and you suddenly feel like you're at home. Everybody is super friendly and goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and that you have an enjoyable experience. And then you eat their food, and you realize just how this business is able to keep its doors open in an economy that has forced many restaurants to close shop. I can't remember when I started going to Pesto's. My grandparents live in Swartz Creek (I lived in NY and now DC) and all I know is that every time we go to Michigan to visit them, we have to go to Pesto's. It's honestly one of my favorite restaurants of all time (and I now live in the foodie paradise of Washington, DC). This place is also VERY friendly to those who have to follow a gluten free diet. One of their servers is a celiac and so they have a number of really tasty gluten free products. I don't follow a GF diet (my mom does), but their gluten free pizza crust (which they also use for their GF sandwiches) actually hold up in terms of flavor and texture to any wheat-based bread. Also, I challenge you to find a more comforting bowl of French onion soup on the face of this planet. TL;DR you owe it to yourself to try this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Always great food. The staff are awesome. A favorite spot for me. It's small, but cozy! 5 star

I've been wanting to check Pesto's out for a while and finally did. I wish I would have done it sooner! I loved it. It's super small but adorable inside. Very quaint. Our service was fantastic. I wish I would have gotten my server's name to acknowledge her. She helped me make up my mind on what to order and she did me right! If you see chicken tenders with bacon mac and cheese on the specials menu get it! I can't wait to go back and try everything else including some of their homemade desserts - what, homemade??? That's rare. I'm so glad I checked Pesto's out. read more

The people here are always friendly. Great service. When my friend drives to Waterford to see her boyfriend(she lives in Saginaw, I'm in Flint), she always calls me and asks if I want to go to Pesto's. I got her hooked on the pizza and breadsticks. The portions are amazing and filling. The desserts are quite tasty. I definitely recommend this place. read more

So we were hungry after a day of shopping and I looked up nearby restuarants. My niece wanted spaghetti, so we found Pesto's. As the avid researcher, I looked up the reviews and it seemed to be a decent dive, so we decided to check it out. The outside is weird, it's like small. Walking in we were pleasently suprised with the set up. A good use of the small space. Our server was a nice kid who seemed to have a good grasp of the menu. I ordered a salad/soup. I for some reason was curious about the gumbo they had on the menu so I ordered that with a antipasto salad. I mean I should have known better to buy Gumbo in the midwest, but like I gotta make sure their representing the Bayou correctly. Like it would be a travesty if someone tried some gross gumbo and then went to New Orleans and told someone Gumbo is nasty. We also ordered a pizza. The gumbo came out first and it was...strange. It was a giant bowl of brown gloop. That's the easiest way to explain it. It wasn't gumbo, it didn't have the taste nor the consistency of gumbo. I was offended it was called that. I took a explatory bite and then had it set aside because it was not good. A table close to ours told the server that the gumbo wasn't what he expected and had it sent back. I wish I had that will to send food back, but alas I had to stare at my shame while I pondered my life food choices. The pizza we had was also subpar. Reminded me of the budget pizzas I made in college with the pizza dough they sold at the campus covenience store. All in all I'm guessing this place is one of those small town treasures cause I'm not sure what happened. Perhaps they just had a off day. Shame it happened when we were starving. read more

Flints best restaurant by far. Will always go to this place for special occasions. Dessert is a must.

Very small setting (and the decor makes you think food might be lacking) but the food is delicious! usually I always get the pizza (forgot the name) but it has artichokes. The salads are plain BUT they have various dressings (which I believe are made fresh and they are GOOD). Staff is nice and friendly as well. One of my favorite places in Flint. read more

A wonderful little gem! Great food at reasonable prices. The dining area is small but the wait is so worth it! Love the staff, the look, the food. Our new favorite spot! read more

We love this small little gem! Seating is minimal inside, food is always amazing and worth the wait to sit in. Take out is always fast, and we have never had any issues. Service is always great. Couldn't say anything bad about this joint! read more

They have the BEST gumbo! In December they also make the best Buckeyes I've ever eaten. All of their deserts have been wonderful. It's hard to speak on the other food because I always want to eat the gumbo every time I get food there and it can be pretty filling on its own. This place is a gem :) read more

Best food fresh made fantastic. Very easy curbside pick up employees are always friendly and helpful.

Okay I've ordered delivery from this place several times and always satisfied. I've had the Meatball sandwich several times and today I ordered a pizza. The 10" is more than enough for 1 person and could honestly be shared between 2. Each time the delivery guy has always been courteous and leaves with an "enjoy your food or have a good evening". I stayed at the Hilton on Gateway Center Drive so they deliver to the Hotels near here. read more

Checked this place out yesterday and was pretty impressed. I got 'The hurricane' which is a pasta topped with grilled chicken, red onion, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, alfredo and pesto, then baked with three cheeses. The flavors were wonderful and the portion were huge! My friend got the crabmeat stuffed salmon pasta which was really tasty also. Their desserts looked really good! Will have to try them next time. Check this place out! read more

Great place with great food. Fine dinning and great taste. Did is awesome and I love eating there when I can

Customer service and the food sucks here. You will want to give your business to someone else.

Food was great, awesome selection w specials, small space but homey and staff was very personable. Very close to the airport as I was meeting someone who was scheduled to fly out shortly after. Thank you!!!!! read more

Rich and his crew have the best food around hands down.........if you haven't had the beef stroganoff, you are missing out!! Keep up the good work guys.........Also thank you very much Rich and PESTOS for providing the hospital staff at Mclaren Flint with the food you have for our frontline covid workers, during this trying time............you are the BOMB!!! read more

What a surprise to find this little gem! Small and unassuming, you think it's gonna be cheesy, but it's so cute and warm and friendly! The food is amazing-quality ingredients and presentation, a little expensive compared to some, but you definitely get what you pay for. The wait staff is super fast and attentive-our waitress was the manager and she did a great job handling the larger party next to us while still giving us the attention we needed. When there was a mix up with the bill, she was gracious and very accommodating. Dessert was delicious, everyone was happy, definitely an experience we'll try again! read more

Best lunch menu around. Salads are always fresh and sandwiches are top tier. My go to order is the chicken bacon ranch wrap w/o onion and extra ranch on the side. read more

Nice food, nice people, definitely worth a stop for a quick bite if you are passing through Flint. Hurricane shrimp was flavorful, but not spicy like I hoped. Summer breeze salad was great. Kids loved the Mac and cheese. read more

Not that great for their prices and small portions. They cook in a very weird way if you're looking for something unusual this might be the place for you but it's not a bargain read more

I can't believe I never reviewed this place because it has become one of our favorites in Flint. The sandwiches are always good, the pizza is great even when warmed up the next day and the desserts are awesome. You cannot go wrong with the food here. read more

I ordered a fish and chips with no coleslaw or tartar sauce. Dinner came with both items anyway. On top of that, the fries were burnt black and the fish was burned pretty badly as well. Not going back. read more

A hidden jewel with an amazing menu and food. Dining area is tiny but the food makes up for the space.

Best french-onion soup EVER. I don't even know if they actually used gruyere cheese, it didn't last long enough for me to really investigate. The place is small, the decorations are cute, the lighting is really cozy, and the service is great. Our server was totally attentive and super polite. I had Lake Superior Whitefish and chips - yum. My boyfriend got some crazy ass jerk alfredo sauce beef tip cheese thing... and I think if we had really thought it out better, and didn't forget how gross jerk sauce is, it would've been great. He had some gumbo that he loved. I can't wait to go back and try the pizza. read more

Let me tell you. If you haven't already, you need to try this place. It's MY personal favorite little mom and pop place ever. I've recent relocated to DC and still, nothing compares to this place. The daily menu is always creative and innovating. The chef here is amazing he mixes creole with French and American( I think I can't remember lol). I literally look at the menu daily just to see what's new for the week, even when I'm in dc lol My favorites are the Tuna melt Baja tacos Fried chicken tenderloin Meatloaf dinner Scalloped potatoes dinner And the list goes on lol and don't let me smart on desserts omg!!!! The service is here is ALWAYS exceptional. The same people work there and they know the menu and they are soooooo accommodating. Please give this place try!!! read more