Incredible! A grocery store par excellence, with foods from all over the world, a confection…read morebakery, a bread bakery, a prepared meal section , a restaurant and so much more! My friend had Italian foods I never heard of any sorry couldn't spell, if I had too. However, to a person they all just loved them I had the veal Marsala Metello (sp) because I recognized it and WOW IT beat all expectations So, even if you don't speak the language , there is one word they understand Grazie and thank you so very much By the way the wait staff were kind and patient Ambiance- Italian and so much more

We came in for lunch. The restaurant was half empty. We were asked if we had a reservation, which…read morewe didn't. They were very rude turning us away. So we spent quite a bit of time looking over the prepared items in the adjoining counters. Then selected some cookies, that unfortunately looked better than they tasted. We were next to the restaurant desk for over a half hour. During that time, not a single person arrived for lunch. There are many quality restaurants in the area. We will make sure to choose those instead in the future!

Ardiana's is one of those unassuming neighborhood gems tucked into a shopping center off 10 Mile…read moreand Meadowbrook in Novi. From the outside you might not expect much. Inside, it's really welcoming. Clean, comfortable tables and chairs, and it looks like they recently refreshed the place with updated walls, art, and lighting. Nothing fancy, just done right. We started by sharing a Greek salad and it was very fresh, with an excellent dressing. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and it was out of this world. I honestly do not know how the chef did it, but the chicken had this incredible crispiness and freshness, with a perfect crunch that still stayed juicy. The portion was extremely generous. The pasta was excellent and the sauce was exactly what you want with chicken parm. I could not even come close to finishing the whole plate. I heard a certain renowned Italian restaurant owner loves to come here for the parm! She says no one makes it quite like Ardiana's chef. The owner, Robert, brought out a carrot cake for us to try. He said it was all organic. It was fantastic. Moist, with a great caramel sauce and walnuts. At that point I was waving the white flag because it was just too much good food. Robert also mentioned they are opening a small bar soon, which will make this place even better for a casual dinner. If you are in Novi and you want a great Italian and Mediterranean spot that over-delivers, put Ardiana's on your list.

We finally got a chance to check out A's and can't wait to go back. The interior of the restaurant…read morehas a sleek and minimalist vibe- perfect for a date night. On a Friday night, there were a few other patrons that dined in, so it wasn't loud. The service from start to finish was friendly and attentive. We ordered the brussel sprouts, parmesan fries, branzino, beef stroganoff and carrot cake. The bs- was delicious! It had a smokey taste that was perfect. The pf- was okay. The shape of the fry was curly, not like the typical curly fries, but thicker on one end, so a bit dry and bland. I wouldn't order this again. Although the aioli was good. The b- was delicious. I would definitely order this again. A tad bit oily, but that's to be expected. It also came with a side of roasted potatoes. The best part of the meal was definitely the bs- huge portion that just melted in your mouth! I had been seeing so many positive reviews for the cc, I was so excited to try it out. It was okay...a bit dense for me. It seemed like it was served right out of the fridge. Overall, pretty solid dinner. I'd definitely go back to try more items, including breakfast.

This upscale yet comfortable restaurant has the BEST cuisine! The service is attentive and…read morepersonable. The portions, besides tasty and appealing to your eye, are enough to take home. The desserts are from light to heavy with that perfect cup of coffee to accommodate that sweet treat. Parking across the street, I think it opens at 4...? Love this place

Wonderful evening for seven of us. The hostess was able to accommodate a reservation for us. She…read moreworked with us to find a time at the last minute that would work. We much appreciated her help. Service by Jason was very good. We enjoyed the old world ambience, but it was very loud we must say. The food was spectacular. We began with the classic calamari and the daily special stuffed peppers. Both were outstanding. We especially liked the stuffed banana peppers. They were supposed to be very spicy, but they really weren't. Highly recommend them. A few of us had salads, which would nice especially the Caesar. The veal Michelangelo got rave reviews and was outstanding. The seafood was perfectly cooked with the veal and the sauce was amazing. The Veal Marsala likewise was wonderful. The veal was tender, the mushrooms, fresh, and perfectly cooked, and the marsala wine sauce was delicious. I've had this same dish, many places, and without question this was or close to the best I've ever tasted. We had three kids meals, which were all very good and very large portions. The lasagna was a huge hit as the penne pasta. The fettuccine Alfredo was wonderful, but too rich for the kids, so the adults enjoyed it! Desserts were all nice. The peanut butter cake, gelato, and Tartufo Dark. We had tried to order one order of gelato with two different flavors, but it came out with three orders of gelato each with three scoops. So definitely a mistake we got charged for, but it didn't matter because the kids ate it all anyway. The Tartufo Dark was the standout!

5-1-2026 Charming…read moreItalian eatery with romantic ambiance and excellent service (Angelique). Wine choices complete the experience. recommend: Caprese salad, chicken milanese.

160 Main is one of those spots that always delivers. This time we tried the tasting menu with…read morechashu pork, carbonara, lamb, and apple pie for dessert. Everything was great, but the lamb continues to be a standout--my family loves it, and it's one of the few places where I really enjoy ordering lamb too. The tasting menu was fun to experience, but next time we'd probably order à la carte since we were debating getting the scallops (which are a must here). It's definitely on the higher-end, more upscale side, but worth it. Service is always excellent, the staff is kind, and the inside is super cute and inviting.

Overdue for an update! Recently I've enjoyed a few different experiences here and all of them have…read morebeen solid. The first was delivery and it arrived perfectly prepared and exactly as ordered. I went with the seafood pasta and my family split an order or arancini. Everything was excellent. A few weeks later I came back through for dinner with some friends and we landed on the heated patio. It was cozy and comfortable. We split the bruschetta with prosciutto, goat cheese, and fig spread. Very good! For my entree I went with the asiago baci, little purses of an asiago and ricotta stuffed pasta tossed in a garlic cream sauce with tomatoes and asparagus. So so good! And a nice sized portion as well. For dessert we split a slice of the lemon torte. Light and delicious. The perfect end to the meal. I was there catching up with friends and we definitely moved a little slower ordering (too busy talking!) and our server was really kind and patient with us. A great experience all around.

I've been back to Nico and Vali's twice within the last month, and was pleased with both visits…read more One our first trip, my husband and I tried the Spaghetti Bolognese and the Short Rib Special. The meatballs in the spaghetti dish were delicious. Flavorful and not dried out. The sauce tasted like it had been cooked with love. I also liked the short rib. The sauce had been elevated with some wine, and the meat was tender and rich. The accompanying potatoes were so creamy. I would order both dishes again. We each got a dessert. My husband got the tiramisu and I got the chocolate cake. I guess the tiramisu was just ok. I loved the chocolate cake. On our second visit, we tried the Rigatoni Caprino and the Chicken Marsala Florentine. Of the two, we liked the rigatoni better. It had that super red sauce on it. The sausage was on point, and the goat cheese complimented the rest of the dish so well. The marsala was good, though my husband I agreed we had both had better. The sauce just lacked something. My husband wasn't that impressed with the Crème Brûlée cheesecake, and wouldn't order it again.

First timers last night, I was shocked to see it only half full by 6pm Saturday. I guess the place…read moreis a little out of the way... The food was fantastic, start to finish. Service impeccable, and pricing wasn't bad either. Have anything on the menu - their minestrone soup is INCREDIBLE - a great sign of a kitchen that knows what they are doing.

Absolutely wonderful authentic Italian restaurant! We found this gem around the pandemic and have…read morebeen coming here ever since. As far as food goes... This is the home of my absolute FAVORITE fettuccine Alfredo. Fresh noodles and the Alfredo is never gluey (looking at you, Olive Garden). Dad is Italian, and always gets the baci (which reminds him of his childhood), and Mom will eat almost anything off this menu. Save room for dessert - cannoli and tiramisu are out of this world! Service here is fantastic - never had a bad server and every one is frendly and efficient! So, next time you are in Novi, be sure to stop by this homey restaurant and leave full!

Can I just say that I do not at all understand these critical reviews of Bravo…read more My family and I have been to this location MANY times and all of these critiques seem completely unwarranted and inaccurate. For one, the food is very very good. Bravo has 4 dishes that I would say are exceptional: Chicken Marsala, the Chicken Scalopini, the Pasta Bravo and the Salmon Sandwich. The Chicken Marsala is one of the best iterations in the area. What I like about it personally is that it isn't overly sweet and fruity like many other Marsallas. The garlic and mushrooms are well represented in the sauce and the chicken is always moist and never dry. The Chicken Scalopini is the "freshest" version of Scalopini amongst Italian restaurants in the area. What I mean by that is that this isn't some processed white sauce thrown over chicken. This dish has one of the best lemon butter cream sauces in the area and the feta, mushrooms and capers make it the most sophisticated iterations of the dish in the area. It's far above Olive Garden's version and slightly above Carraba's. The Pasta Bravo is like a Penne Alla Vodka with chicken. The sauce is, again, very unique and the best of its type in the area. Bravo has great sauces! It's very very fresh tasting with no artificial sweetness or textures that plague other pasta dishes like this in the area. Finally, their Salmon Sandwich is possibly the best lunch option in the Livonia area. I don't know who their salmon supplier is, but for some reason the salmon they use is incredibly moist and buttery compared to others in the area. It completely makes the sandwich. Also, the aioli on the sandwich is very very good (again, Bravo has great sauces) This is a great restaurant to go to as a family. The booths are huge and they're not stacking you on top of each other like they do at other spots. It's always extremely clean and the layout is great as the full bar is available but secluded from the rest of the sit down area. Every server I have had at Bravo's has been wonderful. I've been many times and have never had a single poor experience. If anything, I find their waitstaff to be exceptionally courteous and prompt. Even though this isn't a diner, I get loads of refills on the coffee I always order and every accommodation I have from my diet has always been dealt with smoothly. I love the staff here. I will be back!

Was excited about visiting Bravo, but I soon learned this is a place that I will no longer…read morepatronize. I was so disappointed..I really wanted to like this place. No glasses for water People had to garnish there own Bloody Mary. We waited 1.5 hours for glasses for water. Water pitcher but no glasses for 1.5 hours. Check out how the Bloody Mary should be served! Please do better Bravo.

My husband and I celebrated our 54th anniversary on the patio of Cafe Cortina last night. It's a…read moremagical place, especially in the evening when the lights in the trees are glowing. We were greeted at the door and wished a happy anniversary before being led to the patio where a happy anniversary card had been placed at our table. We felt pampered like this throughout our visit. The staff was very attentive. At the end of our meal, our waitress lit a special sparkler at our table and again congratulated us. This evening, we ordered vegetarian lasagna, calamari, salad and one of the specials of the day, lamb chops. Everything tasted wonderful so we were very pleased. We love celebrating special occasions like this at Cafe Cortina. The food, staff and ambiance make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the moment.

A fabulous time at a fabulous restaurant. They truly made Mother's Day special. We sat in their…read morebeautiful garden room with the patio view. The decor was very nice; rustic with elegant warm charm. The service was absolutely EXCEPTIONAL! Like no other! The food was delicious, from the appetizers to the entrees. And my cocktail was on point! Everyone's meal came out together, so that's always a plus for a big group. Everything tasted fresh and was cooked perfectly. They made our party of 11 look like easy work. It was flawless from the time we walked in to the time we departed. I'm really glad we came!