Wonderful experience. The mussels with red sauce was delicious. Very accommodating for allergies.read more

Our wait time was over an hour on a Thursday evening. We were told they don't take reservations,…read morebut then a family of six came in and got bumped ahead of everyone waiting, which was pretty frustrating. Once we were seated, our server Trish was quick to get our drink order and very friendly. The portions were generous and the food itself was excellent, it really seemed like everything was made from scratch. The wait was frustrating, but the food and service were both five stars.

Came here for my partner's birthday and had a wonderful experience…read more The restaurant has a nice fancy tavern/fine dining ambiance and was kept clean. Our server Mark, was super personable and was a delight to us. The food was extremely flavorful. For my partner's birthday, we also received some chocolate vodka dessert (not pictured) as complimentary.

Amore Italia Trattoria…read more When visiting friends who moved to Michigan about a year ago, we decided to take them out to dinner at Amore l. The restaurant had been highly recommended by friends of mine who have lived in the area for over 40 years, so we figured they probably knew a thing or two about where to eat. And they certainly didn't steer us wrong! First, a big shout-out to Alexandria, who took care of us that evening. She was absolutely lovely: attentive, funny, warm, and genuinely friendly. She made us feel welcome and kept the evening running smoothly without ever making us feel rushed. Good service can make a great meal even better, and she definitely did that. The food was very good, too. I had the lobster ravioli, and my husband ordered the beef tenderloin over risotto. The beef was excellent, although the risotto was a little more cooked than I personally prefer. I like mine creamy but still with a bit of texture, so the rice can remind me that it hasn't given up on life just yet! Our friends were very happy with their lasagna and eggplant dishes, so everyone left the dinner table satisfied. The cocktails deserve a mention as well. My Negroni was nicely done, and my friend ordered a cocktail called the Bee Spice, a lovely twist on the classic Bee's Knees. Definitely a good start to the evening! And then came dessert. Thankfully, we had the wisdom to order just one tiramisu to share among the four of us, because the serving was ENORMOUS. Seriously, this was no dainty little restaurant dessert. It was a commitment! The special peanut butter tiramisu was a fun and delicious twist on the traditional version, and we were very happy with our decision to share. Our waistlines appreciated the teamwork, too. The decor has an old-school Italian-American feel, almost as if you've stepped into a restaurant from the 1960s. You half expect Frank Sinatra to stroll through the door, straighten his jacket, and ask for a table. The photos of famous personalities near the entrance add to that nostalgic charm. All in all, we had a lovely evening with good food, excellent cocktails, generous portions, and wonderful service. It was a great way to spend time with our friends, and we were happy to discover that the recommendation lived up to its reputation. Highly recommended! Just come hungry, bring good company, and consider sharing dessert. Trust me on that last one.

Friendly atmosphere, attentive staff. We had a delicious caprese salad, a unique oblong pizza with…read morelarge chunks of Italian sausage, finishing off with a delightful dessert. I would highly recommend it!

A Paw Paw 70th Graduation Party sounds so special! But it wasn't. They went on Spaghetti…read morenight...you know older people, they love a good meal at a special price. But everything was 'extra'...the bread, the side salad, and heaven forbid you asked for white sauce instead of red! You wait an extra hour and a half for your meal and you don't get the special price. The service was slow and uneven....a group likes to eat together...and everyone was served as if they were at different tables. The waitress was very nice. This restaurant has been around forever. I'm just baffled that this wasn't a better experience for these seniors.

I have driven by this place for YEARS, but never stopped in until last Tuesday--a girl's dinner…read more The menu has a nice variety from simple to elegant fare, but I have no doubt that they take the same great care with each dish they prepare. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, which was extraordinarily delicious, as well as the garlic cheese bread which was buttery and garlicky, with just the right amount of mozzarella. There was plenty to share. I also enjoyed my first ever Aperol Spritz, and it won't be my last! For a Tuesday, the dining room was surprisingly quite full. Regardless, our server Erin was on top of everything. I can't wait to return!

Heard great things about this place. So we ordered to go (small kids didn't seem like it would be…read morefun in this place) The Alfredo was great. But the risotto was full of HUGE chunks of onions and peppers. Instead of bite sized ones. I don't think it was worth $17.. My $12 full ceaser salad is more like a half and came fully dressed so it's soggy. Oh and my $8 peach honey cheese cake is a a tiny piece of cake that's dry. (Idk how it's dry but it's been sitting out for some time)

FOOD Honestly so phenomenal. I don't like pesto so I didn't…read moretry that. But it was on the menu but the bolognese was SO GOOD. Catered food can go up in the air so you never know. This was a private event we had with Amway and it was so first class! Bistro Bella Vita-- amazing ! The desserts were SOOOOO good I wanted to eat like 10 carrot cake minis but stopped at two. The PEAR PIZZA was so good. Be adventurous and try!!!! SERVICE They were so kind and quickly got our drinks. They attended us while we pow-wowed. Ambiance Like I mentioned, different likely to what everyone was experiencing out there, but the private room was tucked in the back behind the kitchen, no food smells leaked in which was good to note

Our server was excellent, very attentive…read more Every food item was delicious. Cute outdoor seating space. Would definitely come back if I was in town!

Food is delicious. Good variety and well prepared. Plating is beautiful…read more Portions are large. We took home half of each dish. Service is efficient and friendly. Staff is very helpful and attending. Decor is very calming and Italian.

While home visiting, I always want to spend as much time as possible with my family and friends. My…read morecousins and I were trying to figure out the best time and place to meet up with my Dad and me and one of them mentioned Monelli's, which I have no idea when it opened but certainly a newer location since I moved away or other recent visits. I try to go home a few times a year. The space was large with lots of TVs and sports memorabilia so they had plenty of space for us to sit down and enjoy a meal together. It was a great centralized location for all of us as both my cousins worked close by and Dad and I were out on Westnedge shopping and seeing what was new. I ordered the stromboli as that is one of my favorite things but that also makes me pretty picky about it being yummy. The size was great for the price and I had about half to take back with me.

We have lived in the area now for over 3 years. Bangor, MI is not my favorite place so trying the…read morelocal establishments took a bit of convincing for me. However, one night returning home tired and hungry, we took a chance on Roma Pizza. I was very surprised and very pleased. I have lived in many areas of the US and I believe this to be in my top 3 of pizza places. I ordered this for family when they visited and everyone wanted to know how a town like Bangor got such a special place.

We have been going to Roma since they opened years & years ago…read more The last couple of times we've ordered the pizza has been very disappointing. There has been barely any sauce on the pizza. I've even sent pictures to the owner (the original owners son showing no sauce). I've tried numerous ways to tell them that you should be able to taste sauce on a pizza. I've had to pay for extra sauce as a topping and even then it's NOT EXTRA it's what it normally was a couple years ago. The mushrooms on it are sparse as is the sausage The pizza last night had a weird taste. We did order pepperoni on half which we normally don't do. The sauce had a strange taste and the whole pizza had a different taste and smell. They've raised prices which I understand but you don't raise prices and not make the pizza as it's been made for years Very disappointing and not a pizza we will have anytime soon again. I know what their pizzas taste like and that pizza was NOT it. After 20+ (possibly close to 30) years of ordering it's sad that Roma is no longer the same.

Wife and I were in the area tonight and had called ahead to be put on the list and were quite…read moreconfused as the young girl said due to how busy they were (Memorial Day weekend) we could be not be on the list until 7:00?? It was unclear what they meant but she seemed unwilling to put us on the list when we called at about 5:00. So, we decided to take our chances and stopped by about 6:15 and immediately got seated.....probably helped it was just the 2 of us as they were very busy. Our server, Zoe was very good, well versed on the menu and was attentive but not overly so....excellent at her job. The highlight however (for me) was watching the entire hard working staff work together. It was like a finely orchestrated ballet. Mostly young people who worked extremely hard and never seemed to miss a beat! The owner or manager stopped by to check on us (seems rare these days) and was very friendly. The food was good, not out of this world good but very satisfying and we were happy.

While visiting the Stevensville area, Tosi's was a place that came up often, so we decided to check…read moreit out. They don't do advance reservations and also aren't open midweek, so navigating the visit took some planning. They do allow you to call ahead (once open) and put your name on the list though. The restaurant itself is a bit sprawling, and appears to have a few identities. We had wanted to eat outside, but the weather unfortunately ruined that plan. (The outdoor area was certainly gorgeous though.) A couple areas inside had a more airy Tuscan like feel, but we ended up in the bar area, which definitely reads more midwest supper club in terms of vibes. I'm sure those who are in the know, probably state their preferences up front. We got a salad on special with peaches and burrata (half a piece apparently) to start, cups of (the non-traditional) minestrone soup, and pasta dishes. My mom reportedly enjoyed the Tuscan Penne, and I ordered the Gnocchi. Unfortunately, my first go at the gnocchi arrived cold. (I see this has been an issue for other patrons, and I imagine it's because they rely upon the wood fire toasting to reheat an otherwise cold/parcooked dish.) When I asked for it to be warmed up, the second version arrived with the spinach on top burned instead. The flavor of the sauce was otherwise good, but the issues with execution interrupted our meal, and ultimately there wasn't much more to the dish once the burned components were removed. They serve bread and I believe many of the desserts, from Bit of Swiss bakery. We enjoyed a basket of foccacia and rye to start, and ordered tiramisu for dessert. The tiramisu is not really tiramisu, so much as it is a layered cake with a number of the usual flavors/components. It's a bit lighter and less rich than the typical dish. The hostess was friendly when we checked in and our server was nice, though it was his first evening serving and he had to go back a few times to get answers to our questions. I definitely see the appeal of Tosi's and imagine with a few different choices the night would've proved a little more special. That said, given the price for the experience, it didn't quite hit the mark for me.

Spaghetti meatballs with extra marinara sauce; tons of fresh parm....glass of Pinot and done!read more

We tried to eat here last week and were told that we needed a reservation. The hostess was not very…read morefriendly at all, but for a party of 6, that is fair. So we went online and made a reservation for the following night. When we arrived, we were about 12 mins early and the same hostess was there. She asked if we had a reservation, we said yes but it was in 12 mins. She told us to leave and come back in 12 mins. The restaurant was not full and the table that we ended up sitting at was free the whole time. Another party next to us actually complained to their server about the hostess. Really unsure why she in the business of greeting guests... thinking a back of the house role may be better for her. Her being unfriendly and having an attitude causes unnecessary stress on a group of people that are just trying to have a nice dinner together. I will say that our waitress was very sweet and professional. The food was good and the wait time once we were seated was reasonable. The manager also stopped by to check in on us. I would definitely recommend eating here if you are in South Haven, as options are limited, just make sure you have a reservation first!