Food was amazing! Wasn't sure about the pumpkin cheesecake but that was purely to personal taste…read moreand not the food itself. Everything was delicious. Service was good but it was busy and it did take a second for us to get our bill, totally understandable. We just had a limit on our meter for parking so we had to leave pretty quick. Hosts were okay, we were told about 45mins so we left and walked downtown, we came back to check on our spot and we were told they thought they sat us and we weren't on the waitlist anymore, no biggie though, it happens; they immediately sat us and it was great from there! it was gorgeous inside though, the bar looked fun; will be back to sit there next time! 10/10 recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice dinner!

Great restaurant for date. Took my fiancé here a couple of times when we are up in Traverse City…read more Love the atmosphere and the food is excellent.

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.

I was able to eat here on a Monday since my flight that was supposed to leave got canceled so I had…read morean extra day to spend in Michigan since my friend's family managed to add me to their reservation. This restaurant is definitely on the smaller side but it has such the cutest charm! I ordered the Salmon Piccata with a side of Caesar salad, and pasta with oil, garlic, and butter. The Salmon Piccata was perfectly cooked; however, I wish it had a tad more seasoning (maybe a tad more salt or simply lemon juice) since I truly had to rely on the capers for any acidity. The Caesar salad has to be one of the best I've ever had--it honestly had the punch of lemony boquerones. If you truly love anchovies, I highly recommend ordering it with some extra anchovies! Lastly, the pasta was just as expected, but it was still delicious! Pro tip if you order the salmon piccata: dip the pasta in the lemon and white wine sauce--you'll thank me later!

Food was delicious. Highly recommend. Cheryl was our server and she was fun!! A great sense of…read morehumor--thanks!!

We were a party of 13 here on a Saturday night. For Alma college graduation night, it was…read moresurprisingly not super busy. We arrived early for our reservation, and even though our tables were empty they made us wait until the reservation time. The staff were nice, and the food was good! Everyone was happy with their meals. I liked my chicken pesto Alfredo. The prices were also good.

Homeade pasta is hard to find. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and cocktails. I had awesome…read morespaghetti and meatballs with homemade rigatoni noodles and the wife had an incredibly tasty wood-fire oven hot honey pizza. Will be back, no doubt, whenever we visit. 10/10!!

We brought our 18-month old here while on vacation and 2 small things made our experience dining…read moreout here with a toddler very nice. When asked if we'd like a high chair and we said yes, they sprayed and wiped down a highchair that was in PRISTINE condition. Also, when we ordered off the kids menu, our server Julia asked if we'd like for our son's meal to come out first. These two small things made it a good time with a toddler and I'd recommend it to parents of young kids on vacation. Plus the Hugo spritz was delicious.

My favorite Traverse City restaurant hands- down. We make it a point to come here every trip up…read morenorth and they are always incredibly kind. Last night, my son's flight was delayed and despite being packed, they were gracious enough to shift our reservations am hour later. And the food!!!! Always spectacular, and I get excited, to try their daily specials. We go nuts over their sweet breads or veal brains. None of these was on the menu last night. Instead, we had foie gras,, tuna carpacio, that was somehow unique, and the best we'd ever had, wagyu bavarette, octopus, and tiramisu. All set in the former TC asylum, with burrows and stone walls-- lots of nooks that make the busy place still feel intimate. Can't wait for the next visit!

I had a chance to try some food from here. Fried asparagus is amazing. I had never tried burrata, I…read moreget the hype now. Bruschetta - not to be missed, it's tasty. Main course- poultry was delicious, and risotto was 10,000x better than any I have attempted at home. Cannoli- super! Service - no complaints. Ambiance - have you seen the Commons? There's atmosphere galore.

Everything was lovely. The communal seating style, to the flawless team service, and B&B bathrooms…read moreare all nice touches that made for a flawless experience. We split a braised beef and a mushroom gnocchi and found them to be a wonderful balance. The braised beef was recommended from our table neighbors and did not disappoint. The sprouts add a pop of freshness to pasta dishes that, somehow, do not make you leave feeling heavy. Topped off a lovely dinner with an espresso-tini for dessert. Yum.

Food was so good! it was really cool watching the cooks do their thing and it came out super fast…read moreas well! I would absolutely go again soon! Service was amazing, we sat at the bar because they were full with reservations (we forgot to make one) The bartender was so sweet and amazing. Fast service as well! Everything was so aesthetically pleasing and very well designed. I loved my experience here! We went on 2/28!

Easy to find Service was awesome…read moreAmbiance was beautiful and clean Bread is out of this world Food was amazing Highly recommend

the food the ambiance and staff are all top tier. I have never had better pasta and the bread…read moresticks omg

Everything about this restaurant is excellent - the food is always interesting and yummy, live the…read moresoftly lit dining room, the servers are very knowledgeable about menu and wines and very attentive. We had dinner there during restaurant week and appreciated the $45/person three course dinner. Normally more expensive but always worth every penny. My favorite Traverse City restaurant.

Had the pleasure of trying this restaurant recently with a group of friends and it was such a…read morefantastic dinning experience. The restaurant is beautiful inside we were seated in a very private area in the back of the restaurant making for a fantastic space for conversation. The service was impeccable,our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and did a fantastic job managing our party of 8. The food was excellent I can't stop thinking about the steak tartar and the amazing plating and presentation. The pasta dishes were perfectly al dente and so rich in flavor. I would highly recommend making this a go to location for any special occasion you will not be disappointed.

We were seated right away and our waitress came over promptly to take drink orders and then our…read morefood order. She repeated everything back to us and headed off. About 10-15 minutes later, she returned and said she thought she might have forgotten to put in one of our pizzas. We reminded her of the order, she acknowledged it, and said it would just be "a little later." Well -- an hour later, we were still waiting. Our kids were melting down, everyone was starving, and still no pizza. Worse than the delay was the complete lack of communication. When we asked our waitress for an update, her response was: "I have no idea how long." No apology, no sense of urgency. The manager was nowhere to be found -- apparently hiding in the kitchen. At no point did anyone come over to acknowledge the ridiculous wait, apologize sincerely, or offer any kind of compensation. It felt like they were prioritizing takeout orders over people actually dining in the restaurant, which made the experience even more frustrating. When my husband finally complained, we still didn't get much of a response. By the time the food arrived, we were all exhausted and cranky. To be fair, the food was good -- but absolutely not worth the experience. We will not be back. With a little bit of care, communication, and accountability, this could've been handled so much better.

If you are in the Houghton Lake area, you must stop at Buccillis…read more Excellent pizza options with yummy salads and breads to go with it. They have the best ranch! They offer pickup and delivery options!