Wife and I were in the area tonight and had called ahead to be put on the list and were quite confused as the young girl said due to how busy they were (Memorial Day weekend) we could be not be on the list until 7:00?? It was unclear what they meant but she seemed unwilling to put us on the list when we called at about 5:00. So, we decided to take our chances and stopped by about 6:15 and immediately got seated.....probably helped it was just the 2 of us as they were very busy. Our server, Zoe was very good, well versed on the menu and was attentive but not overly so....excellent at her job. The highlight however (for me) was watching the entire hard working staff work together. It was like a finely orchestrated ballet. Mostly young people who worked extremely hard and never seemed to miss a beat! The owner or manager stopped by to check on us (seems rare these days) and was very friendly. The food was good, not out of this world good but very satisfying and we were happy. read more

Good from far but Far From Good! We had high expectations yet reservations. Good Italian food in SW Michigan? What are the odds? The reviews were mixed but they had been around since 1939 so they must be doing something right. We decided to give it a try on a Saturday night towards the end of summer. As instructed on their website, we called ahead and the hostess said it would be 30 - 45 minutes from when we called at 6:30. We arrived a little before 7:00 to a crowded parking lot (valet only) and people waiting. It looked like what you would expect from an old school Italian restaurant - lots of lions and other statues, a cool outdoor dining area with a screened in area, a wood burning pizza oven, a lively bar and multiple rooms for dining. So far so good. We get to the hostess and she says that they recently got busy (hard to believe) and that it would be 30 or so minutes or 7:30 ish until our table. We grab a drink, listen to the entertainment in the bar and people watch. Around 7:30 we check in and are told it would be a few minutes. We should have left at that point. A few minutes turned into another 30 minutes and we finally sat down at 8:00. Ordered promptly with a frazzled waitress - gluten free pizza (they have a pizza oven in the middle of the room where we were dining), a chicken dish and gluten free pasta. Everything came with soup or salad as well - our waitress said that the minestrone tastes good with cheese and pepper (it was more like a pasta e fagioli in consistency). The pizza comes out and it was clearly undercooked and as we couldn't find out waitress and were hungry, we choked down a few of the pieces (and tasted the undercooked pizza it well into the night). The soup arrived and as accurately described was tasteless and more like porridge but the cheese and pepper helped. Main dishes - chicken that gave airline chicken a run for it's money, with some pasta in an Alfredo or some kind of white sauce and a half an ear of corn (the best thing on the plate). The GF pasta was way overcooked at it was evident after one bite. When I mentioned it to the waitress, she said that we would take it off the bill and asked if I wanted something else. As it was 9:30 and we had a 2 hour ride in front of us, I just said to take if off the bill and to get us our check. The check comes and only 25% of the cost of the pasta is taken off the bill (how does 2 bites of inedible pasta equal 25% off and not 100% off?). I ask the waitress and she said that she spoke to the owner and she said to only take 25% off of the bill. By this point, my wife has called and texted twice as the valet has the car and people are waiting for their cars. I pay the bill and leave, never to return. On the positive side, at least the guy with the oxygen tank got seated before us. Then again, he was waiting when we got there before 7:00... Moral of the story, leave the Italian food to people that know how to make it and respect their customers and waitstaff. read more

The last time I was at this restaurant was 30 years ago (I was driving down I-94 and wondered "is that place still in business"). The experience was as good today as 30 years ago! The food was only outperformed by the service, not just our server but everybody made sure the experience was over the top. This doesn't take anything away from the food, the food was spot on in every way! High marks for maintaining top shelf food and service for 30 years! I should also mention the property, beautiful location with both inside and outside seating. read more

Everything was amazing: service, food, cocktails and ambiance. The dining room is kinda full/plain, but the entry way, bar and garden area have a quaint and rustic look and feel to them that are awesome but kinda hard to describe. Our server was fun and knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed her work. Portions are huge so many doggy bags were brought home. Pro tip - call ahead to get your name on the list or there will likely be a hefty wait, as they do not take reservations. read more

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My bf and I came here when we were driving across the US on a roadtrip. We were staying in town for the night and saw this family restaurant had great reviews so we stopped by and gave it a try. We sat at the bar and had a great time talking to the bartender. We shared the squash blossoms to start and then my bf ordered the steak as his entree and I ordered the Malfatti. I got the minestrone soup as my side and he got the Caesar salad. Overall, everything was enjoyable. The food was very filling so luckily we had leftovers the next day as we continued onward. The restaurant was dimly lit and seemed huge. I would come back here if I was in the area. read more

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Had a "reservation" for 6:30pm Sat night. Arrived to a busy restaurant with a lot of people standing around or at outdoor tables looking unhappy. But I was happy, confident in my soon to be seated position with a reservation. But I was wrong. Was given a buzzer and told they would buzz us when ready. 20 min later we were told it would be another 20 min which turned into us getting seated over an hour later. They told us they do not take reservations and yet they marked our name off a list when we arrived. Still had great expectations as the atmosphere was nice in the front rooms of the restaurant with live music as well as the outdoor lit seating which was pretty. We grabbed a couple drinks from the bar and tried to relax. Over an hour later our buzzer went off. Did we get a good seat? No! We were seated next to the open kitchen window and a set of busy stairs at the complete back of the restaurant where they put families with kids and large parties. We asked about the available table one over to be seated away from the chaos. She said no, it was for a large party they expected. A couple with a small toddler were then seated next to us within a few mins. So between the wait staff running up and down the stairs and banging pans right next to us which we actually felt in the floor vibration and the sound was painful. I continued to have hope even as this adorable toddler was banging two forks together at the table next to us with the mom happily joining in. My husband threw in the towel and decided just to get a pizza at that point instead of the dish he wanted as it was more like a chuckie cheese than a fine Italian restaurant. We also didn't order the bottle of wine we had wanted for dinner at this point. My oldest adult daughter decided just to get a salad, second adult daughter had hope as I still did. She ordered the baked salmon and I continued to order their seafood arrabbiata. The lobster and shrimp were overcooked and the pasta was from a box. My daughter's au gratin potatoes were not even warm with the cheese still solid and not melted which they apologized for and gave her warm ones. My husband's pizza was wood fired with very little pork on it and was burnt. The waitress though was very pleasant and was working hard as was the rest of the staff. We did not complain and only said we enjoyed our meal. I think this restaurant needs a new manager. Lots of staff running around extremely busy but it felt more like everyone was stressed and not just fast paced. The hostesses who managed the front seemed pleasant but really why take a name for a time and then not seat accordingly. Plus I would rather have waited longer than be seated in the worst seating in the restaurant. No one should be seated 3 feet from the serving wi. Too bad as this restaurant has been around for a long time and has so much potential. read more

Always a special place. Great food, great people. Still preparing the age old great minestrone soup. Don't miss that.

What a lovely restaurant. my husband's company does a holiday party every year at this particular restaurant and we were invited for the first time from Florida. The Christmas decor was on point and the staff were friendly. I had the coconut shrimp, the pizza and it looked like a fried ravioli, which was delicious. their soup & salad was wonderful, and my salmon was really good. My husband had the steak & he really enjoyed it. All I know was this a great place to have a company Christmas party and we really enjoyed our time together with the Michigan staff. read more

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Normally a very good experience but they were off their game last week. Service was rushed vs letting my wife and I time to settle in and relax with a drink. Pork Milanese was served but still raw inside - really unappetizing! They took the dish away and I said I did not want another. I opted for spaghetti with bolognese - pretty average. Will be a while until we return read more

We visited there last Wednesday after hearing about this place for years and were fully expecting a good meal. For starters we were given the worst table in the place, right next to the kitchen prep area. We ordered some bread and got rye bread with some kinds or jelly which seemed strange for a supposed Italian restaurant. I ordered scallopini and the tiny portion arrived cold so they reheated it and delivered it back. Not a lot of flavor in it. At least the drinks were okay. I feel that with all the good things I had heard about this place, maybe I should give them another chance but it won't be anytime soon. read more

Chicken Marsala was not quite to my taste, cannot pinpoint it. The homemade pasta was really good, could have had more. Side salads were good, enjoyed the homemade vinaigrette. Tuscan style atmosphere was fun. Seasonal vegetable was peas, I think that was an odd choice, not a fan. Good waitress. read more

My wife and I were just here in April for are anniversary.we love this place great service,atmosphere,and incredible food choices.my wife is gluten free and they have great options.the chef makes sure all is done properly.we will always come back here .thank you , read more

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Tosi's is by far one of my favorite traditional Italian restaurants. The food is fantastic. Dan, the owner of this family business has top quality chefs and has even sent some to Italy for training. The outdoor seating is extremely nice. As always, we had great service. read more

Food was horrible. Would not recommend Ive had better food at Olive Garden. The martinis were good though

Our dining experience here was phenomenal. We were really impressed with this Italian Restaurant. From atmosphere, when you first walk in, to the service, and plate. They had quite a few vegetarian options and the gnocchi received high praise from us. It was phenomenal. Our waitress was so kind and attentive that it really made our mother's birthday special. We can't wait to come back and this time to see what the hype is with the pizza! read more

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We travel to the lakeshore of Michigan multiple times per summer. I can't believe this great restaurant of 70+ years had escaped our attention until now. We had an excellent meal - we went with the veal scalloppini. Can't wait to try another dish on our next visit. read more

Food, average, Service slow, sat us in a dinning room that is so old and dank had old vines that had more spider webs than light. Old nothing updated. Need to update the 95 year old furniture. Highly do not recommend. read more

$24 for 3 oz of chicken Pamasan 4 bites and I was done Tosi,s off my list, nice place, staff good value 0

EVERYTHING! My fav Resturant in Berrien County!! The Eacargot is to die for and the Rye bread! Malfatti is divine and the service is the BEST! We had Zoe, as our waitress, excellent waitress! Dan stopped by ( manager) to say 'Hello!' and can't say enough about this fabulous Resturant! Thank you for being in business and being in the area!! Always look forward to my visits there! Even had my wedding reception there!! read more

We are visiting from California and found this place on yelp. Chelsey was great! Very sweet and professional! Services from the front desk to the boys who served the water were very good! Clean and cozy environment. No wait on Friday night for four of us. High quality food. Breads were fresh. Clam chowder was creamy and rich. Asparagus were tasty. My 16 year old boy who hates vegetables said they were pretty good. Mash potato has good butter taste. Steak and pork chop were perfect. The wagyu has wine taste, so it's not our favorite, but I believe some people would enjoy it. Overall, very lucky to find this place with cute little outdoor dinning garden at the front. Too bad I had no room for the dessert. Definitely added a great memory to our trip. read more

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The place is dimly lit with fireplaces going. The artwork complements the cozy atmosphere with light reflecting off the subjects' faces. Our meals were top notch. Ravioli reminded me of fried wontons. Cheese filled with meat sauce for dipping. The scallops were had delightful smoked overtones and were very tender. They made me want to chew 30 times before swallowing. The coconut shrimp had a crunchy coating. More yummyness! I had the yellow snapper special. Cooked a bit past firm and flaky, it too tickled my tastebuds. Too bad they weren't taking reservations. Called ahead for "preferred seating" but had a 30 minute wait. Enough time for a cocktail at the bar. Worth the wait. read more

Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. We had the pork chops, chicken Parmesan, gnocchi and spaghetti and meatballs. The service was great. My kiddo was entertained by the chef at the pizza oven He was so sweet to her, and gave her dough to play with and surprised her with a pizza. The only thing I didn't like was that my drink was too strong (margarita--my bad for ordering that at an Italian restaurant) and my gnocchi needed a tad of salt. The caprese appetizer was underwhelming. Otherwise, great experience. Would love to go back for pizza. read more

Located right off Red Arrow Hwy in a residential subdivision by the lake. I wouldn't call it fine dining. It's more family oriented these days. The prices are reasonable & the portions are large. All entrees come with a salad or soup. You rarely see that anymore! We ordered: bbq ribs ( yes in an Italian restaurant ) served with roasted squash, potatoes & rainbow carrots. They were pretty good but not quite falling off the bone. Lasagna. Excellent. Seafood linguine served with spicy marinara, shrimp, lobster & scallops. The pasta was a little over cooked. Not al dente as I like it but all the seafood was perfect. Our server was great. That poor girl had to do everting & she still was on top of it. read more

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Don't know what restaurant Tony P went to but it sure wasn't Tosi's EVERYTHING inclusive of all the dining areas, porch, garden, furniture and restrooms were renovated within the last 15 -20 yrs yrs or so. There is not a more beautiful restaurant in SW MI to be sure. Yes they retained (wisely ) some original character in the lounge area but the rest has been fully updated. The owners work their tails off to provide the best experience as possible for all guests. Is it always perfect ? Nope but all and all they do very well to provide the best dining experience for all their guests continuing the 85 yr tradition of excellence. We always have a wonderful time when we visit. read more

My family started coming to this restaurant in the 50s. It has been 50 years since I've been here, and returning was a walk down memory lane. Our meal was terrific, and we so enjoyed ourselves. Glad it has held up through the years! read more

We came here for my sister's bachlorette! Our server was absolutely wonderful and the food and drinks were delicious! Can't wait to come back! read more

We stopped in late last night at 8:45 after driving back from the ND Wake Forest game. Tara was an amazing hostess and took great care of my family and 3 grandsons! Thank you Tara for treating some very tired young boys to a very special ice cream dessert!! You are the best!!! See you during next year's Notre Dame football season - we'll be sure to return again!!! We love Tosi's! read more

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I was told that Tosi's is legendary. It absolutely lives up to that hype! The restaurant has free valet- reminds me of the old school Italian spots in Chicago. First, they bring a warmed basket of different breads and focaccia with freshly grated Parmesan for each individual plate(to add to your olive oil). Salads are fresh and the house dressing is their take on Italian (and ohhh so good!) Their entrees are out of this world! 2 of us at the table ordered their Seafood Arribiata but both of us got different sauces- one garlic and olive oil and the other ordered the spicy arribiata. Both of the seafood in our dishes were cooked to perfection (scallops, shrimp, lobster). If you have room, dessert and a coffee are lovely. What a lovely dinner out with friends! ***you must head to the Best Seat In The House: the Ladies Bathroom! They have Italian Phrases you can learn over the speakers! You can go back to your table to say something SPICY! read more

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Reservation recommended, but do not plan to be seated at your reserved time (6pm reservation made, sat at 6:45pm). Great location, seating options indoor &outdoor, table side service was great. Atmosphere nice, low lighting, music (live music outside). kitchen took a long time to get dinner food out. Appetizers were good, do recommend artichoke spread, toasted ravioli - very small raviolis, not worth it. Salads good - dressings good. Over an hour from time order was placed - food was ok. Pasta & chicken Luke warm, heavy butter not a lot of flavor - smell from seafood pasta Very strong..not typically a good sign. Seafood dishes were to include scallops, shrimp, lobster tail - 1 of the pasta dishes had to scallops. Flourless chocolate cake was good, crème brûlée good. Overall would not be my 1st choice, did not leave until almost 9pm. 3 hour dinner a bit read more

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It's a nice place and the food is good. The hostess - not so much. I arrived before my friend, so asked for a booth in the dining room. They only have tables and chairs in the dining room. Booths are in the bar. When I asked about a booth, she said, "Did you make a reservation?!" - it sounded like an accusation, like no, she didn't have a booth, but somehow it was my fault. The restaurant (at dinner hour during the week) was empty - both the bar and dining room. Off season at a lakeshore area restaurant on a week night, nothing is ever full to the point that a reservation is needed. She seated me at a table and just seemed to be negative and full of attitude (and she was old enough to know better). When my friend arrived, I told her about my experience with the hostess. She said, "Oh yeah. She's like a fixture here. She's been here forever and she's always like that." Since then, when I'm looking for a pricey dining establishment, I've gone elsewhere. read more

All things Tosi's! Great ambiance. Service was excellent. Food was outstanding! This restaurant has managed to keep steady in a world of short lived eating places. read more

This place was amazing! We accidentally found it when looking for a pizza place on a cross country road trip. I thought I was being led astray by Waze, when the place popped out of the residential area trees. A hidden gem. It was like walking into a fairytale, or a book. It was beautiful. The atmosphere is unlike anywhere Iv ever dined. It was a sweet surprise respite for our long trip- and maybe not the best place for casual random quick stops- but we made it work and we're so glad we did. The food was incredible, super tasty and high quality. The prices were average- the highest priced item around $45 which with this type of atmosphere it could easily be much higher. Average price per meal is $15-35 the staff was so kind- they even let my son come to the kitchen to make ice cream with them! The kids meals come with drink and a ice cream. The filet mignon was the best I'd ever had despite being slightly overcooked was amazingly tender. All of their herbs and spices are grown fresh right in a garden behind the Restaurant that you can visit! So much basil! Yum! Farm to table food, inspiring atmosphere, quiet even when busy. Amazing for a date night or special occasion. Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Beautiful music. Powder rooms and bathrooms. Make up stations. Art everywhere. This place was magical. read more

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Loved driving up to the restaurant, it looks like its own village. I was very blown away by how big the property is ( inside and out ). We went for dinner and it was pretty busy; we had a few appetizers and I had to try their seafood pasta. Everything was delish, from the food to the drinks and the service! Perfect spot for a date night/day read more

Tosi's Restaurant - Menu - Italian Near Me - Stevensville, Michigan

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At Tosi's Restaurant -- Our last night In Michigan and we had an amazing dinner at Tosi's Restaurant. We were seated in the garden next to the fountain and pond. The menu was amazing with unbelievable northern Italy fare. The owner spent time with us, telling his story, and us, ours. Tricia had her Key-lime pie martini and I had a Moscato. Fried zucchini blossoms as my appetizer, calamari for Tricia. Entree for me was eggplant manicotti and Tricia had Wally, fresh from Lake Michigan. It was a delightful night and a delicious meal. I was trying to rank this restaurant with a place I have been before and the best I could do was the Villa Cesare in Hillsdale NJ, when it was at its peak with John Carlos at the helm. We hit the road in the morning, cheers https://tosis.com/our-passion/ read more

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Tosi's is wonderful, but I am writing this review after sitting at the bar while I was in town for the weekend on Friday and Saturday evening. The place was crowded and work was non-stop for the bartender Connar. He was absolutely fantastic in every way. Appeased anyone who had to wait a few minutes, made perfect cocktails, had recommendations. Conversed with everyone, laughed and you could tell not only was he good at his job, but enjoyed it as well. Shout out to Connar! This man needs a raise. read more

Lasagna was very good Sat at bar and chatted with bar tender Very enjoyable meal and company Beautiful inside and outside dining! read more

Tosi's is a restaurant where special things happen. Our family has come here for a decade. It's great food and ambiance. Our daughter lost her tooth there and when the owner found out the Tooth Fairy stopped by our table. They always strive to make their guests feel like family. Lovely spot! read more

I attended a rehearsal dinner here and the place is pretty impressive from the outside. We started in the outdoor, turf courtyard, which was gorgeous. We only had half of the courtyard so there were still people sitting around having dinner, which was a little awkward. We then moved to a private room for dinner from a condensed menu. I'm not sure if our options were from their actual menu but with smaller portions or not. I had the steak which came with potatoes and broccoli. The steak was overcooked in my opinion, but being in a large group, we didn't have a choice. The potatoes were pretty tasty and the broccoli wasn't bad. Overall, enjoying a meal outside would be awesome. I think our food quality was slightly below par, just because we were in a large private event. read more

Tosi's Restaurant - Steak - Italian Near Me - Stevensville, Michigan

nice atmosphere, good service but terrrrrible food! I sent the ravioli baxk to the kitchen and the rest of the meal was fake Italian. Definitely not worth the money! Don't bother. read more

Last week my family celebrated my parents' 50th wedding anniversary at Tosi's and it was wonderful. The food was excellent and the staff warm and welcoming. Surrounded by the magic of the holiday season, everything was perfect. Looking forward to returning in the near future. Salute! read more