This was my first visit to Pastaio, though my wife and daughter had eaten here once before and…read morehighly recommended it for a special occasion. We were celebrating a birthday, so we decided to pull out all the stops -- and I'm really glad we did. I'll say right up front that the prices are a little higher than what I would normally spend on a meal, but honestly, it was absolutely worth it. They started us off with garlic bread that was incredibly delicious, and from there the experience only got better. Our server, Andrew, was fantastic. He mentioned that they might have been a little short-handed and apologized that he felt he couldn't be as attentive as he normally would be, but honestly, we never would have known. He did an excellent job keeping our water glasses full and making sure we were taken care of throughout the evening. At our table, we ordered the Chicken al Pastaio, Spaghetti Carbonara, Gnocchi Romana, and I had the Chicken Parmigiano. Every dish was excellent. I sampled a few bites from the other plates and genuinely enjoyed all of them. The real highlight for me, though, was the Beggar's Purse appetizer. It was pasta filled with goat cheese and pear, and it was absolutely divine. I can completely understand why they also offer it as a main course because I could have happily eaten an entire plate of it. For dessert, we shared cheesecake and tiramisu. The cheesecake was more traditional than what you'd typically get at places like The Cheesecake Factory, which caught me a little off guard at first, but it was still excellent. The tiramisu was also delicious, and we all got a good laugh when one of our guests accidentally inhaled a little cocoa powder off the top and started coughing and sneezing at the table. It honestly just added to the fun of the evening. At the end of the night, nothing we ordered disappointed, the service was wonderful, and it turned out to be a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We'll definitely be back.

Great service and ambiance. I had the bronzino and my wife anger the lasagna...both were good. Wine…read morewas good. Just a nice Cozey Italian place to have dinner at with friends...good food. I'm sure there are more specials that are better. My wife and i will be back at some point Ty

We had a wonderful Mother's Day dinner at Cafe Nini. The food was excellent and the service even…read morebetter. Emario was attentive and gracious with all of our special requests, as well as professional and friendly! We would highly recommend Cafe Nini, it is one of our favorite restaurants in Grosse Pointe.

We ordered three pasta dishes for dinner. All of them had way overdone pasta The lasagna was like…read moremush. Alfredo sauce and absolutely no flavor Spaghetti and meatballs were dull and boring My dinner salad had only Romain lettuce that's it. Nothing else on it. I should've stayed. Home Home will not return.

Always super clean, and would recommend over any pizzeria in the area. They also have a catering…read moremenu with really good pricing!

Firstly,I order from Cottage Inn frequently as they always have a deal on pizza and as always their…read morepizzas are fresh,hot and have premium ingredients. You can taste the freshness in the crisp vegetable toppings. However my antipasto salad was really disappointing because it was loaded with cheese,peppers and olives,but not nearly enough romaine lettuce for the $14 price tag. The manager did credit me for a salad next time,but beware and ask for extra lettuce when you order a salad.

This was GOOD. Been doordashing and always past by this place, got the chance to stop in and got a…read more6 MINI ITALIAN BEEF. Order was made quick and was fresh and hot and FLAVORFUL. I've only had Italian beef at Portillos and this may have been better.

This is my second time at Max since February 2024. There have been some improvements. I saw that…read morethey got rid of the credit card fee, which is good. It's still primarily a take-out joint, but there is one table and two stools now. Wait time has decreased. I waited for approximately 10-15 minutes instead of 30+ minutes last year. For the food, I ordered the Shrimp Cajun Soup. It was decent. The cornbread that came with it wasn't great. I also ordered the Italian Beef Rice Bowl spicy with hot giardiniera peppers. I was disappointed that 80 percent of the bowl was rice. There should have been more beef. For that reason, the three star rating stays.

Recently, I booked a luncheon for a small gathering after my mother's funeral. I had met with Paulo…read moreprior, picked out a small menu, and told him my expectations. We had about 25/30 guests. The area was set up upon arrival with water, bread, and dipping oil. The staff was incredible! Jordon was one of our servers and unfortunantly cannot remember the other servers name. The area was cozy, intimate, yet free to roam to the bar and visit in that area. Paulo printed out a specific menu for the occasion making it easy to choose fir our guests. The food was amazing! The drinks were perfect, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Thank you all for the excellent service. Sincerely, Rapaski Family

We have been eating here since they first opened their doors, literally. The food and service have…read morealways been great. However, our takeout experience on November 14, 2025, was horrible. We ordered two Pasta Frescas, one Pasta del Estate with shrimp, and one Chicken Cacciatore. The portion size of the two Pasta Frescas was embarrassingly small (see photos - I apologize for the messy desk). When I opened the containers and saw the portion size, I called the restaurant to inquire. The young lady who answered the phone was incredibly rude, defensive, and disrespectful. She told me that they now have larger to-go containers, so it just appears that the portion sizes are smaller. In addition, she also stated that the portion sizes are pre-measured. I told her that I have been ordering the Pasta Fresca since the restaurant opened, and this is the smallest portion size I have ever received, regardless of the size of the to-go container. I was very nice to her, despite her rudeness. After about two minutes into the call she said to me, "...we're very busy, and I don't have all day to spend on the phone with you." I then asked if I could speak with a manager, and she said, "...that's not necessary..." I then requested to speak with Armando, then she put me on hold, came back on the phone, and said that I could not speak with Armando, and that the owner would be calling me. It is now December 20, 2025, and I have yet to hear from the owner, or any other representative of the restaurant, for that matter. The Pasta Fresca is priced at $15.95. A pound of dry pasta can be purchased for $1.00. These portions contained about 1/4 pound of pasta. In addition, the vegetables in these dishes barely cost $1.50 each. The margins on these portions is obscene. The least they could do is add a little more pasta, which is dirt cheap. I understand and appreciate that restaurants, like every business, exist to make money. However, restaurants only make money when they have customers. When customers are happy, they keep coming back and spending money. That being said, after eating here since the doors opened, we will not be coming back, and this is so incredibly disappointing and sad. I was so hopeful that the restaurant would have made this right with me, but they failed to do so.

Came here for Easter . Delicious food and excellent service . First time being here and will come…read moreback Chicken Picatta 10/10 Cozy seating .

Came here with a whole family. Very traditional restaurant. Nice ambiance - classic furnishings…read more Our waitress was very polite and professional. I had the larger size filet mignon. It was done to perfection. Good sauce on top. Will return.

Ferlito's has been around seemingly forever and there a reason why. The prices are reasonable, the…read moreportions are good and the food is tasty. Add to that friendly service and you have a winning combination. It's a cozy but not loud dining room. The Shrimp Portifino is very rich. My husband loves the lasagna. The complementary bread basket is very tasty. Wine is reasonably priced by the glass.

Last few times have been great! We love the palmino Sauce…read more It's better when you eat in. The bread is very good.

This is the place to go for elegant dining in Grosse Pointe. Quiet comfortable atmosphere, and top…read moreshelf food and drinks. Great place for date night dinner. It's a real treat to have dinner here.

Great old school service, dark wood with a warm feel. Hot bread and delicious comforting food. Good…read morecocktails & a loyal crowd. Outdoor seating when weather permits.

Consistency in the restaurant business can be tricky. Bucci in my long time love affair with them…read morehas been consistently very good. Restaurants come and go. There is new competition in the Grosse Pointes but Bucci remains one of the best. The service the food always good.

We came on a Saturday night and were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar. Very modern and…read morespacious! The best part is that it surrounds the kitchen which is open so you can see your food being made! We got: cosmos, arugula salad, beet salad, bread, veal, linguine pescadore, chocolate gelato and hazelnut cake. Everything was spectacular. The decor was warm and cozy and service was on point. I can't wait to return!

Popped in during happy hour while checking out our daughter's new neighborhood. Loved the creative…read moreAsian fusion menu items. Sampled several menu items and they were all delicious.An owner was waiting on us, and he and the rest of the staff were attentive and fun. The Charlevoix has a great neighborhood bar vibe- there were several families as well as many people looking like they were meet after work. We look forward to returning!

The Charlevoix is a cute neighborhood bar. I was visiting friends that lived in the neighborhood…read moreand we decided to drive over for a quick drink. Service was quick. The menu is small but has some tasty items to try. My friends order the wings and I ordered the lentil soup both of which we enjoyed very much. We also ordered old fashions but were a bit disappointed they didn't have a smoker. Nevertheless, they were okay. They did have a seasonal old fashion that we ordered after the traditional ones and we did enjoy that one much more. Overall, the place is very clean, the staff was kind and welcoming and the vibe was just what we needed for work night relax wind down spot.