When they were in Sterling Heights that was our go to place. From pasta to pizza it was always the best.

We had been looking for a nice Italian place to have dinner at for our anniversary and after reading reviews we decided to come here. We had made reservations just in case they were busy. As we arrived my husband told them that we have reservations and they seated us at a table in the back of the restaurant all set up for us. It was so sweet our waitress, the owner and the owners wife all came over to our table and wished us a happy anniversary. They start you off with homemade fresh bread. It was warm and delicious! It was so good we ate the whole loaf lol. To celebrate we ordered a bottle of champagne. Both of us ordered pasta dishes which were excellent! Since I'm part Italian my hubby wanted to make sure we had some good homemade pasta and let me tell you this pasta is homemade!! The waitress was very attentive and made sure to keep our glasses full. We had a great night and will definitely be back to try more dishes. They do have a patio as well which was really cute. It is a cute, cozy restaurant. The lighting is on the dimmer side which was perfect to make the dinner romantic. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants homemade pasta! 5/5!! read more

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This place will bring you back to your first bite of pasta from your grandma as a kid. I sat down at this restaurant for the first time a few months back. I was blown away by the calamari. That is what brought me back today. This calamari is untouched by competitors. The lemon garlic butter sauce, not even comparable to anything else. The peppers, Hungarian I believe. Spicy, cooked to perfection. The onions, sweet and acts as a perfect compliment to the dish itself. The spice level. Enough to have a drip of sweat garner upon your forehead. A perfect spice. The superstar, the calamari. The batter is what makes this dish. It makes the consumer emotional. It will make the consumer appreciate the little things in life. I had a tear swell up in my eye as I ate it. After eating most of the calamari, I had a rum and coke. Served with a little lime, it was perfectly blended. Kudos to the bartender. Now, the dish. Casalinga. A hearty meat sauce served with two meatballs and an Italian sausage. The waitress hooked it up on the Parmesan, too. That pasta was damn good. I ate it all. Hurting afterwards, but it was well worth it. I'm lactose intolerant. All in all, I highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for authentic Italian food. The staff was very nice and accommodating to my lactose intolerance. Also gluten free. 10/10 read more

Bologna - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Our meals were good but not great tasting Italian cooking. We expected a little better. Interior is interesting but a little dark. read more

Mouth wateringly good food and world class service. Best Italian restaurant in metro Detroit.

Terrible, we ordered the calamari but it was just a pool of butter garlic. I love butter garlic, but Jesus it was overwhelming. The server was alright, she did her job. Ordered a couple other dishes, and when you're spending so much on a dish you'd think it was presentable. The noodles were over cooked, and the sauce tasted like canned sauce. It was a little too nosey inside, and no one looked like they were enjoying their meal. Do better Bologna! Everyone I talked to raved about you, but I did not see the hype. read more

Best tiramisu ever! Freshly made everyday and wonderful staff. One of the best tiramisu I have ever had! Thanks! read more

Bologna - Tiramisu from Bologna - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

This was our second visit and lets say it was night and day from our first visit. First time we tried this place it was right after Covid so I felt like we needed to give it another shot. Lets say we are now hooked. The owner was there and intrudeced himself which was really nice. The food was really great. The pasta tastes great along with great service. The drinks were impressive and they have a great pour. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would! They have hands down the best Italian food around. It's a small restaurant and they don't take reservations but they're worth the wait if you find yourself in the area. Their Bruschetta, Carbonara, Pollo Picatta and anything they have on their specials will make you salivate with how delicious they are. Every dish is full of flavor and well made. I couldn't say enough great things about this gem of a restaurant. Go here!!! read more

Bologna - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Tried their pizza for the first time. Really liked it. First impression is it looks like a homemade pizza, a really good one. Reminded me of one I could make but it wouldn't be this good. It was thicker than I thought it would be. I guess I expected a thin crust Italian pizza but it wasn't that. More like a tossed pizza. The crust was unique, flaky slight baking soda hint and tasty. The sauce and cheese dominated and it worked. Could have used more mushrooms but I really liked it. I would say 4.5 out of 5. read more

Bologna - Mushroom and Goat cheese pizza - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Awesome small Italian spot. Great food and very friendly team that is clearly working hard to provide the best experience possible. The fried eggplant appetizer is a must. Absolutely delicious. You also should try the limoncello martini as the limoncello is homemade. Definitely check out if you are in the area. read more

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Food is excellent. Can't go wrong on pizza, ravioli, bolognase pasta, chicken dishes. Service is always excellent. Tiffany at the bar is the best All the rest of the staff are excellent. They are always waiting on you. Ambiance is old world Italian. Playing classical Sinatra, Martin, Pavorati music. This is the best restaurant in Rochester. read more

Awesome food, great vibes, amazing drinks - this was our first time here and we'll be back!

Excellent calamari and the entrée offerings were enough to satisfy everyone's cravings. Cocktails were very well made. Server was very good, knowing the menu and ingredients (severe food allergy) This place is small and very comfortable. Well worthy of many return trips for us. read more

Dinner with a good girlfriend brought me to this little place where the homemade pasta is amazing and the sea bass is just as good, the sauce was a little heavy on the capers, but it was very good. The calamari appetizer was good as well...it didn't come with your typical marinara sauce...it was some kind of lemony goodness that went really well with the bread, too. There are two separate dining areas, both small and cozy, along with a bar. The waitstaff is attentive and courteous. read more

Amazing food. We had a girls out there and we all got something different from the menu, and got to try it all. Everything was very very good. Rosie the bartender was super friendly and had a lot of recommendations for us. read more

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We came here for a Saturday night and there was a 30 minute wait. The restaurant is small and intimate. When I was walking past tables, I accidentally hit two people with my purse- but it couldn't be helped, there was no room! When we were seated, we were seated in the back. I would say the restaurant is a mix of upscale and tavern. The design is fancy but then you see TVs in the corner. The service was great. I ordered the Traverse city chicken. It was amazing but the portion size was too big and the main plate only comes with chicken. No sides. The plate came with 3 pieces of chicken. I could only eat 1/2 of 1! Be prepared for yummy leftovers. read more

Bologna - Traverse City Chicken - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Absolutely awesome food... drinks are outstanding... the service was perfect. Highly recommend this quaint family-run restaurant!!

There are a thousand words I could use to describe my experience here but the two that best do the trick is overpriced manure. You know what, that is an insult to manure. At least manure can be thrown in the fields to help crops grow. If you threw any of this food out into the fields you would have a acres of dead, festering crow carcasses of innocent birds who thought they were scavenging but instead had the worst luck of eating someone's leftovers from this restaurant. The night started off poorly with a loaf of bread which was well textured, crunchy and crusty on the outside while being soft on the inside. The problem was the dipping sauce that was unbalanced and overloaded by a strong vinegar taste. Have you ever done a staight shot of apple vinegar cider? Not much different. I had the misfortune of ordering one of their specialty pizzas in the hopes of getting something unique instead of the run of the mill affair that litters downtown Rochester. Grilled peaches, goat cheese a balsamic reduction... All perfect paired in theory, but how it how does one suck all the flavor and life out of foods that should pop with it? Granted, my answer to all food issues is to add more cilantro, but I don't think even the God Herb could have saved this mess. That's right, not even cilantro. It is madness!!! Me lady ordered a pasta dish and if there was a saving grace for the night it would be the pasta sauce. It was delightful. It was creamy and flavorful without being heavy. The shrimp was cooked perfectly... Even though there was only 4 of them, but $26 for pasta is absurd. ABSURD!!!! This is another restaurant following in the recent trend of overcharging for horrid food. Whatever food revolution that is happening in Michigan is definitely not happening here. read more

Bologna - New American Near Me - Rochester, Michigan

Bologna is our new favorite date spot! We discovered it in late fall last year and have been back 4 times since. Every time bringing with us friends or family because we love it so much! Rosie is an amazing waitress, we've dined with her all but one time. She's so attentive, and bends over backwards for her patrons. Tonight, Rosie went above and beyond! On the drink specials there was a red wine sangria, personally I prefer white. I didn't see a white sangria on any drink menus but Rosie said "No worries I can make you one." She delivered! It was so refreshing! I usually get a custom pasta dish with gluten free pasta, bolognese sauce, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and baked mozzarella (essentially the Casalinga, sans meatball and gluten ) - tonight I wanted to try the carbonara I've read and heard amazing things about. Typically the bechemal sauce in it contains gluten. But Rosie was able to get the chef to make a gluten free option for me. I couldn't believe it! It was AMAZING!Boyfriend had the pizza tonight. He said it was also great! 5/5 stars! Keep doing what you're doing Bologna! We'll keep coming back!! read more

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V we y good food and atmosphere are. We are promptly greeted and seated for a party of 7. Food was extraordinary and the service was exceptional. read more

Friendly service, food not so great Pass on the ravioli - rubbery and the sauce taste like a thick tomato sauce. read more

Amazing food and service!! Such a cozy place. We tried the margherita pizza, Gorgonzola gnocchi, butternut squash ravioli, and bruschetta. Nothing disappointed. Can't wait to go back. Waitress was sooo friendly. And we discovered their 9pm happy hour food and drinks which started 20 mins after our arrival. How cool is that. read more

Solid dinning establishment, with a friendly attentive staff, and delicious Italian food. Their seafood and pasta dishes were delicious, rich, and a great change from home cooking. The staff was attentive, caring, and helpful in navigating the menu. The great food and delightful staff was paired with an ambiance perfect for a date night or more causal meal. All in all this adds up to a great restaurant, that is perfectly priced for their quality of food and level of service. Looking forward to returning in the future, and would recommend to anyone looking for a mice Italian meal at a reasonable price. read more

Went here for a date night. Super busy but really nice atmosphere and the food was great

I think this is certainly one of the better restaurants in downtown Rochester. The food is always hot, filling, and good. I have been here multiple times and never had a bad meal. The wait staff has been good (not outstanding most times - but solidly good). Had the lasagna last time i was there and it was really good. Put a some apps on top of any meal and you are likely taking some food home. Only suggestion could be to add some more liquors for availability (bourbon :) ), but since this isn't supposed to be their specialty then not that big of deal. Will be back. read more

This place is just a little hole in the wall, not the most comfortable place for an evening with friends, but the food was exceptional

We love Bologna. The food is delicious! We have only done take out so far but still great! We love the value of the family meals and all that you get for your money. And the mini cannolis are delicious! Highly recommend for families and date night. read more

I was so pleased to try this restaurant where I had t been before. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We went for lunch and ordered several things to try including the Carbonara, Chicken Marsala, Spicy Chicken Alfredo, and though it was not on the menu any longer, they Chef made me the most wonderful Caccio e Pepe by my request (it costed me lol but I have NO REGRETS). This is the place to go!!! Really some of the best Italian food I've had in awhile. The potions weren't huge for the price however you can tell the ingredients are superb !!! read more

I hate to do this because I know the service industry has been suffering since before the pandemic started, but our experience last Friday was awful. Specifically, it was awful due to the gentleman who took our carry out order over the phone. Something was odd about the way he was talking to me-he wasn't engaged in the conversation and he seemed flustered. He never asked for my phone number, so I assumed he had it from the caller ID. I placed our order, family chicken dinner: pollo alla parmigiana with Caesar salad, four mini cannolis, focaccia, and a large penne tomato basil. He didn't ask if we wanted a house salad or a Caesar salad, so I asked him if it came with a Caesar salad and he he said, "If it doesn't, I'll make sure it does...I'm sorry, I don't have the carry out menu in front of me." He gave me the total and said that it will be ready in about twenty minutes. It was just a strange interaction, so I had a bad feeling about Bologna from the start. We arrived at the back of the restaurant to pick up our food and I gave the nice young lady my name, Zack and she said, "I'm sorry, he didn't know how you wanted the chicken, so your order hasn't been prepared yet." I said, "I told him pollo alla parmigiana." She said, "I'm sorry, I can put the order in now and it will take about fifteen minutes. Would you like to wait?" So, we waited. Waiting in in the car is not an easy thing to do when you have young boys sitting in the backseat. Another girl came out about ten minutes later and asked for my name. I told it to her and she said, "Is there a last name?" To which I said, "No, he only asked for my first name." I could tell she was frustrated as she gave another carry out order to the car in front of us. I called the restaurant after fifteen minutes to find out how much longer it was going to take for our food to be prepared. The young lady on the phone checked with the cook and told me it was going to be another five minutes. We eventually got our food, she apologized for the mix-up and we were on our way home. The order cost $54 and I added a $5 tip just to be nice because I know the carry out girls didn't create this problem, so it cost us $59. But, that's the thing, the problem was created by one of their co-workers. That guy better get engaged and figure things out because he did his fellow employees a disservice by giving poor customer service to me. They were probably having a good day before he opened up this can of worms. He could have called me to verify how I wanted the chicken cooked rather than us finding out that he missed the mark upon our arrival to the restaurant. Poor carry out girls-they had to clean up someone else's mess. The food was pretty good-standard Italian food. The chicken, focaccia & Caesar salad were tasty, but the penne was rather basic. The penne tasted leftover and we were expecting bigger pieces of chicken. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Best Italian in Rochester, good selection and quality, the family pack is amazing value, pizza and pasta great

I really like this place! Very good food! Sauces are excellent and the pasta is home made and very good! I have favorites too numerous to name. It is a bit small and does not take reservations so be patient and enjoy! read more

To be clear- this review is for the service, not the food. The food was fine; nothing exciting, but not bad. Portions were a little skimpy but fine. My real issue is how poorly they managed carry out orders. We placed a carry out order on New Year's Eve. We called ahead of time and were given a pick up time. We arrived a few minutes after our pickup time and called. We were told they were running 10-15 minutes behind- fine, no problem. They then proceeded to let us and about a dozen others sit for over an HOUR (not an exaggeration) with no updates and no apologies. We called for updates twice and both times were told they just needed a few more minutes. I understand COVID has made things difficult and that holidays are especially tricky. But this is simply not acceptable. They had my phone number, if they knew they were running that far behind they should have called or at the very least given us a realistic update when we first arrived to wait for our food. Having a line of cars in your parking lot for over an hour is unacceptable and reflects poor management. read more

I've been to Bologna a lot and I love their bread, pasta and cocktails. Tonight I sat at one of their outside tables and ordered the Traverse City Chicken. Wow, I loved it! Probably my new favorite dish, and that is saying something. If you haven't been, give this place a try. read more

Love, love, love this place. We were in Michigan for the first time visiting from California. Our family members chose this place for dinner and it did not disappoint. The overall vibe of the place was awesome and the food even better. We tried the ravioli and lasagna and both we delicious. The service was great and our server was very attentive. I highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

They have catered several events for our family. The lasagna is delicious! All the food is well prepared, and the service is excellent. I've not eaten in the restaurant, but I highly recommend catering your next event or family gathering from Bologna! read more

I love this place. The food is so favorable & homemade, true authentic Italian food. Every staff member was so polite, great service. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our drinks & entrees, the restaurant was so sanitized and fresh , the ambience is so cozy... I highly recommend this family owned restaurant ! The owner Danny & his staff are very passionate about your dinner experience, to be a memorable one. Thanks once again. Dr. Mike. read more

They have been doing an outstanding job with carry out during the COVID shutdown. They have incredible family meal packs and specials that are easy to order ahead and pick up. Chicken Marsala, traverse city chicken and a special pasta dish have been hits in our house. Our family of 4 orders the dinners and consistently have enough for lunch the next day too. read more

We stopped in on a Friday night around 5:30 and were immediately. A few minutes later, the place was packed. Service was good and the amount of gluten free options were plenty. The gluten free bread they brought out with our waters was simply the BEST I've ever eaten!! The salad was fresh and delicious. We ordered gluten free pasta, bolognese sauce with grilled chicken and baked mozzarella. The dish was baked/hot plated to extreme well done. Chicken was very dry and tough to swallow. Noodles were over cooked and hard. Sauce was just ok. Should've stopped after the salad. read more

the worst service I have ever had at a restaurant. from the time we came in the waitresses (Kimberly) attitude was piss poor. she was upset that our reservation of 9 turned to 7, due to people not being able to attend and said we "shorted them", although the table could only comfortably sit 7-8. We were only given 4 menus , and when someone asked for a drink in our party she would not even look at her. She was rude from start to finish. When someone complained about their food, although not wanting to send it back, she insisted no one ever has issues with that dish. Her attitude was horrendous the entire time. When it came down to the check we asked to split and she made a face and followed with a snarky comment and stated she assumed we would all pay together. Although we only needed 3 separate checks. Manager asked how the experience was and when we said poor, he just made a face and walked away. Terrible experience and we were there to celebrate a birthday which now was a bad time. If I could leave 0 stars, I would. read more