Just passing through and wanted something quick. Ordered on the way into town. Nico's is nestled in…read morecorner of party store. Was able to pick up a cold adult beverage to enjoy with it. Restroom was clean. Staff were friendly. Food was ready when we arrived. Hubby said grilled chicken salad was big, jalapeños delicious. My small chicken bacon ranch grinder was the perfect size for me, still very warm and yummy. Bread was perfectly crispy. And the baked pieces of melted cheese were awesome!! Ty!

We vacation in Kalkaska and have NEVER had a bad experience with Nico's, whether we pick up or get…read moredelivery. My New Year resolution is to leave more reviews so after our lunch today, I figured it was time to share our love of Nico's food. Delivery was so fast today and I'm grateful because I put my order in later for lunch than I should have. (But last time we ordered from a local competitor it took forever, so thanks Nico's!) We normally get pizza, but today I ordered a 16" chicken club grinder and pepperoni sticks for me and my kids to split. The grinder was delicious! We even ate the crusted melted cheese pieces and extra chicken chunks that were leftover in the box. The pepperoni sticks were also great! They weren't quite what I was expecting- more like hollowed out pizza crust with pepperoni slices loose inside and plenty of Parmesan cheese sprinkled all over it, rather than pepperoni- and cheese- stuffed breadsticks, but still very tasty! Sooo good! Thank you, Nico's! We'll definitely order again!

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.

Stopped for dinner yesterday and did not disappoint. All food came out surprisingly quick and was…read morevery tasty!

This place was really good. All the appetizers were good that we ordered. Salads were very…read moredelicious and our main pasta dishes were flavorful and well prepared. Will definitely come back because the service was great and friendly too. A+ spot.

Higher end restaraunt at the commons. Enjoyed some dishes more than others but overall a great…read moreexperience. We sat at the bar which was staffed by two very efficient bartenders who did it all. It was nice to be able to see right through to the kitchen from the bar. Really enjoyed the mussel special (not sure if this is always on the menu). The prosciutto fig salad was quite good too but a very small serving size for two people to share as an appetizer. The crostini served with the burrata was very tasty and crispy. The best dish was the fettuccine which has pork ragu and fresh parmesan. This was recommended by our server and it did not disappoint. I only wish there were just a couple more noodles because the amount of meat was very generous. If you're deciding between here and the other Italian place also at the Commons (I don't think I can say it by name) I would actually recommend PepeNero's over that one!!!!

Best Italian I've had. The smoke old fashioned was fantastic. Service was exceptional. Our…read moreentire group was very impressed.

Stopped here almost 2 years ago when traveling through Kalkaska, so glad to again enjoy amazing…read morepizza and service

Very bad service and I would never come here again. The customer service was bad and I just wanted…read morea box and it was hard to get one so I would not recommend and would not try again.

What a great little mom and pop spot in Shanty Creek! The dude behind the bar was awesome and the…read morefood was made with love. The spicy fried pickles were solid. Not too hot and had a great crispy texture. It was the pizza that did it for me. I ordered a personal pizza, no sauce, pepperoni, pineapple, and jalapeño. Yes, pineapple belongs on pizza! The crust was the star. But I love how it came out hot and the cheese had such a sick cheese pull. When you're up here, make sure you visit this spot. The servers and bartenders made our group feel at home! Also, I know the bartender didn't think I noticed... but I was really appreciative of him not changing the golf tournament we were watching when the guy requested the Tigers game. Mad respect there.

We were a little confused when we arrived at the address as the restaurant is part of a resort and…read morethe actual location is a small building sitting behind a handful of other buildings. If you're seeing a giant neon PIZZA sign you've found it. The food itself was okay enough but nothing overly special, especially for the price. The atmosphere was very comfortable though and the guy who runs the place seems to care a lot which was nice to see. They also have live music if you're into that. All in all I'd say if you're on the resort (or staying less than a mile away like we were) it's a good close option but I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here.

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.

We were walking through downtown Traverse City and looking for some place to eat when we passed…read morethis Italian restaurant and figured it looked good. It also smelled like garlic which was awesome. I had Gambaretti which had jumbo shrimp, white wine, lemon, garlic, red paper and I believe it's a type of pasta. It was very good. My friend had the chicken parmigiano which he really liked. This is a very expensive restaurant and it doesn't come with anything else. We ended up paying $6 to get a side a bread with oil and balsamic vinegar. The balsamic was amazing!! My friend also got an Arnold Palmer drink which he said didn't taste very good but he drank most of it anyway.

The only reason that I don't give Sorellina's one star is the location, ambiance, and service. I…read moreordered the veal picatta for dinner. It was possibly the worst veal picatta I have ever had. The veal was rubbery; they put so much of the mediocre sauce on the plate it looked like soup. The wife had a salad that was well made, but how hard is it to make a salad. The tiramisu was blah. Like Matthew R. we made a reservation at Sorellina's but were moved to Slate's. There are multiple really good Italian restaurants in Traverse City. I would pick one of them.

We were visiting a friend's house in Lexington for a girls' weekend, and she made reservations at…read moreBennethum's one night. As we pulled up, the aroma was amazing! And it truly looked like an "up north" restraunt, with the wooden walls, and the white bear near the entrance. This seems lake a place where people know each other and come here frequently; several times, I saw servers greeting customers by name. The complimentary bread they served was delicious. Nobody else in our party wanted the leftovers, so I was the lucky recipient of 3 loaves! I ordered the whitefish on a plank. It was a huge piece of fish served with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli that was cooked just right; it didn't even need any seasoning. It was big enough that I was satisfied with just half and I took the other half home to enjoy later. We also shared an ice cream sandwich -- coffee ice cream sandwiched between 2 chocolate chip cookies, with some whipped cream on the side. It was good but too sweet. The only negative to me was that the water was well water, an overwhelming taste that, as I suburban dweller, I never got used to.

What a great find! We took my mom and MIL to Bennethum's for Mother's Day. Reservations highly…read morerecommended. We came at 5pm on a Saturday and the restaurant was packed! I mean packed! The bar was full too. Luckily, we had reservations so we were good. We started off with the fried morel mushrooms. Helloooo! These were so delicious. Additionally, we got the whitefish bites and the complimentary bread. So hard not to try everything, but it makes it easier with a bigger party. For dinner, I got the smaller portion of walled eyed. The fish was so fresh! I didn't think I had room for dessert, but we shared a slice of carrot cake. It was worth it! Highly recommend this place for a special occasion. Such a beautiful place! I want to come back and check out the bar wi the husband for a chill night too.

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!

Nittolo's has a beautiful dog friendly patio, wood fired pizzas, fresh oysters and Italian beer…read more What could be better?