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    4.0 (107 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago
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    Chicken à la vita "chicken of life"

    This is truly authentic Italian cuisine. Every time I have eaten here I love it even more. The ambience is so cool the walls are down with pictures of Ed (ie) the owner and his family in Italy. And gentleman when using the restroom read the sign above the urinal---- hilarious! the staff is top notch in every way shape and form. They really do make you feel like family.

    Mark R.

    Wow, this was really bad. I don't get Yelp! reviews sometimes - the Cove for example in Leland got 3.8; this place was 4.1. There was no comparison between the two, the Cove had much, much better food and cocktails. Frito Misto was like it had been left for an eternity in a deep fryer with old oil. The salads tasted of lettuce preserver. There was nothing Margharita-like in the "Margharita panini" - it was like off the shelf bread toasted with some odd-tasting chicken, a small tomato slice and... pesto sauce (?)... the only redeeming feature was the gluten free pizza, which wasn't great but not awful. And then the cocktails... someone went nuts with the simple sugar! Sugar bombs all around! My wife's "Italian Courier" was undrinkable - the server amenably swapped it out for a no alcohol Blueberry Lavender something (with a shot of Tito's), which tasted like neither Blueberry nor lavender... Finally, the interior could use a nice touch up... looking a bit tired, which is how I feel having written this review. Silver lining: our server was very friendly, completely understood our feelings and went out of her way to make our lunch experience a nice one...

    Fresh canoli to go
    Mike W.

    As an Italian living in west Michigan finding food is challenging. We have some luck with restaurants when going north but frankly not much. Vita Bella reminded me of the Italian grocery store in my hometown. The canolis were great and we took back sandwiches, and other fresh Italian goods. It's not large but sometimes you just need a little Italy to bring some joy into your life.

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    Hester A.

    We happen upon Vita Bella on our travels in Michigan. What a delicious surprise of Italian food. Everyone got something different off the menu from Pizza to soup and salad and some sandwiches. Everyone cleaned their plate as we sat outside to enjoy the sunshine and the passers by who were enjoying the lakeside town. The place is quaint and very clean, and clean bathrooms too. The wait staff were fabulous and very knowledgeable and helpful with numerous suggestions of things to do and see in the area. 10 out of 10

    Gracie is absolutely fantastic. So fun and great to chat with. She may be busy behind the bar but her cocktail making skills are as sharp as she is. 10/10 visit with Gracie and enjoy the delicious food!

    One of the best Italian meals we can remember! The ambience, the service, the food; great wine selection! Highly recommend!

    Chicken sallanbocca

    Food was Amazing! Service was second to none! Ambiance is perfect! All three of these things are as per usual!! I've been here many times and it is The Best Ever!!

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    Gene P.

    Wow! Just wow. Amazing meal. Service was good and they were short staffed but did the best they could. Nice indoor, nice patio overlooking the water, and outdoor seating too. Restaurant nice for dates or for family dinners. We highly recommend

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    Service was great waited for the deep dish pizza and it was well worth it! I need 85 characters for this review :)

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    Great food-wonderful food-friendly and efficient staff. Bartenders make the best drinks best ever-old fashioned.

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    Excellent pizza AND expresso martinis. Bartenders and wait staff were awesome. Food was incredible

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    Trattoria Funistrada - Tiramisu

    Trattoria Funistrada

    4.3(98 reviews)
    20.7 mi
    •$$

    Made a reservation months in advance and delighted that we took the time. We were greeted by one…read moreof the owners (Susan) as soon as we entered the restaurant. Her warmth and friendliness was matched by the staff who made our dining experience so comfortable. We were promptly seated and received outstanding service. Portions were large and meals come with bread and a house antipasto salad. Our meals were exceptional. My wife had Chicken Saltimbocca and I tried Linguine with Salmon. Chicken was flavorful; salmon was perfect; the pasta was 4 star. The food was so good that we even ventured into a dessert (rare for us). We tried a lemon cake with glaze and VERY fresh strawberries; it was wonderful. A small restaurant that is a gem and well worth it. An outstanding dining experience. Exceptional food; the service and atmosphere were amazing.

    Ambiance - intimate, cozy, but also loud Service - had two…read moresteaks ordered medium rare but they were undercooked - sent them back and they came back very burnt on outside, still undercooked but closer (photo) and inedible - sent back again We asked for pasta since they couldnt get the steaks right and thought maybe those meals would be comped but not so much. (Rest of the party was long done by the time we got meals). Asked for the manager but our server (Liz?) said she was the manager and tried to fix it by cooking the steaks more - kinda was uncool to sit while everyone else ate while 2 of our party were waiting. Food : steaks (see above), pesto pasta was good. Heirloom tomato salad was very good but star was tomatoes themselves and presentation was odd with dollop of dressing on each tomato - needed some acidity in the dressing. Chicken saltimbocca was OK but very sweet. Nearby places were closed so we ordered dessert. Tiramisu wasn't very good and peach cake was dry but probably also tainted by the experience. They comped the dessert after we ordered. Bill was over $300 for a crappy experience. Wouldn't recommend. We were here 15 years ago and it was really good and we were looking forward to returning - we live 1600 miles away so it kinda was a big deal to return here over La Becasse. Oh well.

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    Nittolo’s Seafood & Pizza

    Nittolo’s Seafood & Pizza

    3.9(129 reviews)
    35.2 mi

    My girlfriend and I came here once before on our first date over a year ago, and it was a great…read moretime. So much so that when her parents came to visit, I wanted to take them here, and I'm glad I did. We made reservations for 4 people ahead of time, which is recommended, and we got a nice table inside. Rachel was our server and what a complete gem of a human. Rachel is funny, attentive, and just plain awesome. Three out of four of us got drinks and my Old Fashioned was made VERY well, I know it's a simple drink, but you'd be surprised. My girls aperol spritz was also made well. Nobody ordered appetizers but I chose a bowl of Morel Forest Mushroom Bisque and HOLY SH*T was it good. Once I tried it I had to make everyone at the table try it and we all had the same reaction. Rachel came to check in on us about the drinks n soup and I expressed how great it was. The pizzas came out a little too soon but it was fine since nobody got appetizers. My girl got the Spanish pizza and her dad ordered the Smoked Brisket BBQ, and they loved their food. The Spanish was a perfect balance of sweet n savory and had a crunch with the nuts and was absolutely awesome. I didn't try the bbq pizza because it was gone quickly haha. I ordered the Chicken Parm, which is going to be hard not to get next time. The pasta seems made fresh, the sauce was bright and flavorful for 'just a red sauce' and the chicken was unreal, just perfect. Outside was crunchy and inside was juicy and perfectly cooked. Now, despite being absolutely one of the best Chicken Parms I've ever had, I was only able to eat about 1/3 of this plate. It was SO much food l but I was excited to take it home. My girls mom didn't get Chicken Marsala til a bit after we all started eating, and when it finally came out it looked smelled awesome. After a little allergy scare ( totally cleared up and no issues on either end) we decided to grab desserts to go (which ended up being incredible as well much later) Rachel and the chef that we met were absolute legends and despite a couple little oversights (early pizzas and late entree) I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm sad I didn't get any photos but everything was too great to waste time on a phone. Thanks Nittolos, we'll be back soon!

    We were seated in their outdoor garden area on a pleasant summer night. Beautiful flowers, pergola…read moreand overhead twinkle lights lend a relaxing atmosphere. We started with a limoncello martini and a bottle of Fuga red wine - both excellent. There were 7 of us and we ordered for the table to share Caesar Salad and Pasta Rigatoni. Also, Crab Cakes and Shrimp Alla Vodka. All were delicious. Service was good and we had a wonderful, friendly waitress. Would recommend!

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    The Flying Noodle - Cheesy Garlic Bread

    The Flying Noodle

    4.5(321 reviews)
    31.7 mi
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    Wow. This is some of the best Italian food I've had outside Italy!…read more Every dish executed with care and the freshest ingredients. Raves for the Carbonara which was sooo decadent but somehow delicate too! Noodles cooked to perfection made the sauce swim in every bite. The calamari was slap your nonna good! Neat twist with the fried pepperoni but perfectly crusted and fried squid. 10/10. The cheesy garlic bread was basically Detroit style pizza - the crust buttery and charred. The Italian sandwich...omg. The fillings are high quality meats that any salumeria would be proud of. The Italian style lager and their Loose Cannon cocktail are sooo good! Great service, if a bit deliberate in a rush, in a really ambient little space. Can't say enough. Estato fantastico

    My family and I spent part of our summer in Michigan and we stayed in Traverse City for part of the…read moretime. Our meal at The Flying Noodle was the best meal we've had all year. We walked in on a Friday night where it was already very busy. The hostess was kind enough to squeeze me, my husband and my son at some bar seats after a short wait. We sat at the bar with Jake and he was great. Attentive but not obtrusive. He made good recommendations and made polite conversation. We started with the cheesy garlic bread and while that sounds like a pretty basic dish, it was fantastic. My kid loved it so much, he ordered some to-go take back to the hotel for a snack. My son had the pizza and my husband had the alfredo. Both loved their meals. I had their lemon chicken pasta dish and it was the best thing I've eaten in a long time. The chicken was braised and fall apart, packed with complex flavors. The homemade pasta soaks up the delicious sauce. The lemon made the dish bright and flavorful. If we had stayed in Traverse City for any longer, we would have gone to eat here every single day. If we come back, this will definitely be a place we visit again. Thank you for the great meal!!

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    Trattoria Stella - CHEFS TASTE

    Trattoria Stella

    4.4(860 reviews)
    30.6 mi
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    So great! Service was prompt and professional. Menu changes daily and is exquisite. I enjoyed the…read moreseafood tasting appetizer which was amazing, fresh lettuce cups, perfect bitter crunch, fresh shrimp. I did catch a few shrimp shells but otherwise perfect. I did add a bit of lime juice and salt for flavor. The bread was delicious! I met a new friend at the bar and she and I enjoyed splitting the Wagyu beef 8 ounce with risotto. This was delicious and perfectly prepared rare with a chat. The risotto gravy was a bit rich for me. I would have loved a steak sauce but enjoyed adding lemon butter. Wonderful all around night before my asylum tour.

    My husband and I came here to celebrate our 6th wedding anniversary. This was our first date night…read morein over a year after having our baby, so we were really looking forward to a special evening. The restaurant itself had a beautiful, rustic and romantic atmosphere, and the hostess was lovely about accommodating our request for a quieter table. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill once our waitress began taking our order. She initially gave us great wine recommendations and was pleasant while explaining the specials. However, when I decided to order the white pizza instead of the trout because I wanted something lighter, her attitude completely changed. She became noticeably aggressive and dismissive, which made us feel as though we were being judged for choosing a less expensive item from the menu. The service continued to be disappointing. I had to ask for the complimentary bread, and I waited nearly 30 minutes for the second half of my wine. When we asked about it, we were abruptly told that the bar was busy. Her tone throughout the rest of the meal was extremely inconsistent, including literally yelling across the table, "How's the food?" It was so unexpected that my husband and I almost had to laugh. Unfortunately, the food itself didn't make up for the experience. The appetizers were decent, but our mains--the ravioli and white pizza--were very average and lacked flavor. We've been to many fine-dining and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, and we understand that service can occasionally have an off night. What was disappointing here was feeling judged based on what we chose to order. Customers should feel comfortable ordering anything from a restaurant's own menu without being treated differently because of the price. The restaurant itself has a beautiful atmosphere and a lot of potential, but given our overall experience, we unfortunately won't be returning or recommending it to family and friends.

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    Port City Smokehouse - Whitefish pate.
 Fish and chips, fish market,  fried fish, seafood market, jerky, Lobster roll

    Port City Smokehouse

    4.3(60 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$

    It was our 1st night in town and we were staying on the beach so we wanted to get take out and…read morewatch the sunset from our balcony. We placed our order online for pickup at 6:30 - a little over an hour later. Everything seemed fine. The guys at Port City called a few minutes later and explained that the website was wrong and they actually closed at 6. Did we want the order early or cancelled? We're so glad we picked it up early! I had the brisket meal with beans and cole slaw. My sister had the brisket sandwich. We both got extra horsey sauce. That sauce is my new favorite! I want to put it on everything!! The mean was tender and juicy but the horsey just sent it over the top. Well done, Port City!

    This was our first visit to the store. It is on the northwest corner of the lower peninsula of…read moreMichigan. It's a very busy store with a lot of Customer traffic. This store is not just a fish processing, smokehouse and serves takeout dinners which I did not try yet. There are plenty of workers and service was quick. There is no place to sit and eat. It is all takeout. We were here on a Friday morning of Labor Day weekend. A very busy time in Michigan's vacation land. There is plenty of parking in a lot adjacent to the store and on the street but watch out for the crazy bike drivers who think they own the road one of the old guys nearly ran me over because he thought he owned the road or maybe he didn't know how to drive a bicycle. Just the word of caution. Will I return? Yes, because it's the only fish, fresh fish, store within 50 or 60 miles of Frankfort. I compare fish processing outlets, to a business just outside Mackinaw city named Big Stone Bay Fishery. We were not in looking for a place to eat just for some fresh fish, and some smoked fish. I think that Big Stone Bay Fishery accommodates the customer better. for instance, they freely provide the customer with ice for the trip back home to the Detroit area.

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    Smoked Salmon wraps with sweet Black Cherries, ready for wrapping and serving. Fish and chips, fish market, fried fish, seafood market, je

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