Rounding to 5 stars since I can't rate 4 1/2 First time here as we moved to Clarkston a year ago. We showed up on a Friday evening and didn't realize the restaurant was as small as it was but thankfully the weather was great and they were starting to seat people outside. We were pleasantly surprised that we didn't hear much road noise due to the landscaping of the plaza. We had to wait a little bit for specials menus as they didn't have enough but that was ok since we needed time to review the menu. We got calamari as an appetizer and it was very good. It was strips of calamari in a slightly spicy buttery sauce (the spice came from the banana pepper rings). I got chicken Marsala for my entree. The sauce was in the sweet side, which tends to be the norm when going out to eat. I was very happy to find out the veggie was squash and not broccoli. The squash was so good that I actually looked forward to eating it with my leftover chicken the next day. My husband got the Casalinga entree. He really enjoyed that too. He had the best of both worlds with it - meatballs and Italian sausage. I can see what this is a best seller! This visit was one week ago and we came back last night when his sister came into town. I got the brown sugar peach salmon entree - very good! It did start to get a bit too sweet near the very end (I guess I like savory more for my entree). My husband got lasagna and enjoyed that too! It's all been very good and we look forward to continue to explore the menu here! read more

Via Bologna's - Casalinga - Italian Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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I have seen this place a million times but never thought I could eat here. I went with my son and boyfriend for dinner. We are gluten free, not by choice, and they have the best gluten free bread with dipping sauce. I had their Caesar salad with salmon which was excellent. I had the caprese salad to share as a starter with the table. The atmosphere is relaxed and the wait staff is so kind and knowledgeable on everything. I will be going back for the gf bread and try their pizza and pasta..... both gluten free!! My son loved it. Great find. We went on a suggestion of our neighbors. Will be going back! read more

Always a great time at Via Bologna! Delicious food, always made right, and can handle larger groups! The servers are always extremely kind and it feels like an Italian village. Super clean and cute. read more

Four of us dined at Vis Bologna's and had an awesome evening. Each of us ordered a different dish and each was amazing. They had a nice wine selection and our service was good. We enjoy the ambiance of the small dining area. They do not take reservations. I have eaten here many times and will be back. I highly recommend Via Bologna's. read more

Via Bologna's - Lasagna Della Nonna. This is always an awesome dish. - Italian Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Love, the Eggplant Rollentini. I get it there every single time and it's phenomenal ! Hot very flavorful bread with the olive oil they give you is a nice touch and delicious! Very nice intimate restaurant. Normally Service is top-notch when we went last night it was pretty empty because of the snowstorm. But Service was very unattended. We had to ask several times for each course to get ground pepper and Parmesan and it takes forever to get drinks made That being said I will still come back. read more

Always an excellent place to eat delicious freshly made food. Last week I went twice and had the best salmon dish I've ever experienced: spiced salmon served over asparagus and roasted baby potatoes. My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with artichokes added -- delicious with the homemade pasta. If you like small intimate settings with superior fresh food, this is the place. The staff is helpful and attentive, the food delicious, and you are oftener seated at a table with a white tablecloth. We love dining at Via Bologna. Highly recommend. 5* read more

Tucked away in a strip mall, it can be easy to miss this gem. The food is really great. I love the gnocchi with palomino sauce and the lasagna. The veal is pretty good but not as tender as I would have hoped. My date loved the Traverse City Chicken. The Limoncello Martini is divine. The service can vary. Sometimes can be slow, but the servers are very friendly and I think they may be stretched too thin. All in all, I definitely recommend. read more

Excellent Italian restaurant starting with the best calamari you'll ever have. Not the deep fried tentacle type, but the perfectly prepared steak variety. Every entree I've had has been superb, and don't miss the Tiramisu in a glass for dessert, it's sinful. read more

I visited the Clarkston location one evening specifically to purchase the Almond Tiramisu. When I arrived, I made it very clear to the first staff member who greeted me that this was exactly what I was there for, and she acknowledged it. I then confirmed--more than once--with the person taking my order that I was being given the Almond Tiramisu, and each time I was told yes. However, after getting home and trying the dessert, it was immediately clear that it was not what I had ordered. It tasted sour and off--definitely not the Almond Tiramisu. I was extremely disappointed, especially after going out of my way to be clear about what I wanted. I'm not sure how such a specific request could have been misunderstood. What made the situation worse was the inconvenience of having to potentially drive all the way back just to fix a mistake that shouldn't have happened. I contacted the restaurant and requested a full refund for the incorrect and likely spoiled dessert, and agreed to return it in person. The owner gave me the option of either coming back to the restaurant or receiving a gift card. I chose to return to the restaurant, expecting to receive the correct dessert and a refund. Instead, I was overcharged again--without any correction for the previous error. After this entire disappointing and frustrating experience, I am seriously considering never returning to this restaurant. I expected better service and accountability. read more

Great little restaurant that we have been going to for years. My family likes the chicken parm family dinner that easily serves 6, it's fresh, great tasting, and is very reasonably priced!!! read more

Great food and service. A cozy place to relax and have a traditional Italian meal. I especially like the ravioli with both red and white sauce. read more

Only ordered take out from here. Pizza is very good. Pasta dishes are good but can be pricey once you start adding toppings. Service is good at counter. read more

Great REAL food with little to no wait! We're local to Clarkston and stop by often to dine in or carry out. We're always recommending it. Enjoy read more

Love the place and the food. Great service. The ambiance is very nice. Great place for date night.

The waitstaff were all very attentive, hostess, our waitress, and even other waitresses. All of our food came out very hot and was delicious. The atmosphere was very welcoming and full of guests who went there often, based on interactions with waitstaff. Highly recommend! read more

This is the best kept secret in Clarkston . Great family owned and run with amazing food and service . Nothing overly fancy or trendy...but just plain great. They have an awesome Wine collection, but if you prefer a cocktail like I do, they can make the basics or surprise you with something unique. I love their pasta sauce ...always fresh pasta and the Traverse City Salad. Never had a bad meal here! Update 2020 Quarantine Danny and his team are heroes of Quarantine 2020. We have never been big carryout people..preferring to sit down and enjoy with the great staff. Quarantine forced us into carryout and these guys go above and beyond! read more

Great food, with huge portions! The ambiance is very chill with great decor. Service was quick and friendly. read more

Via Bologna's - Casalinga - Italian Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

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Wonderful service and Food was great. Foccacia bread was amazing. Worth a visit. A northern oakland county gem.

Small and very clean, nice ambiance and friendly servers. No waiting at 4:40 on a Friday. By the time we left people were lined up. Tasty bread and soup of the day. Everyone was happy with pizza and pasta. I can't eat red sauce so I ordered Traverse City Chicken which was very good. BUT for $24 the meal comprised of a thin chicken breast and broccolini, no pasta or salad. Very pricey for a chicken breast. I doubt I'll go back. read more

The food was great. Had the sausage and meatball pasta dish. Service awesome and love the ambiance. It is quaint and feels like a little bistro in Italy. read more

The two of us visited Via Bologna's last Saturday around 5pm and were seated right away. The hostess was very friendly and promptly brought us waters and bread. That's unfortunately where the good service ended. We waited another 14 minutes for our server to come greet us and take our drink order. A table of 6 was sat after us and by this point they've already received their drinks and had their order taken. When our server (she did not give her name, short blonde haired woman with slicked back pony) came to the table, no apology was given to us nor any sort of greeting was given. It was simply "what can I get you to drink?" And that was it. No friendliness at all. The espresso martini was one of the best I've had! It was delicious. The food: the bread was served warm and it was really good! the "bolognese" dish w the meatballs and Italian sausage was ok. I would say what they call a bolognese was just a regular meat sauce. The gnocchi was ok as well, not the best I've had. I would say overall the food was good, but the service unfortunately made us not want to return. read more

This is just a great little place. I've lived in the area for over 20 years. iDK how I have never heard of it? We had a great dinner, reasonably priced, and excellent selection. We'll be going back. read more

Food is amazing! It is a small restaurant but it has a warm, intimate atmosphere and the staff is always friendly.

We did carry out. I got that eggplant roll a teeny which was pretty good. I thought it was a little pricey for an appetizer at $14.00

Warning:Drink Your Wine At Home Before Going Here Went with family after getting back in town, and have been here a few times a few years ago. Ordered 3 glasses of HOUSE wines to go with the meal. Wine was fine, but when we received our bills I noticed a $19 charge for the HOUSE Chardonnay, $17 for a HOUSE Cabernet and $17 for the HOUSE Chianti. You notice I capped the word house, usually a house wine is usually anywhere from $6-$10 on the high side at most good Italian restaurants. I mentioned to our server the prices and it looked like she knew what I was talking about and immediately offered free Cannolis to us. I asked for the manager, and she returned with the owner, guessing son of the owner. I told him that the owner of the most expensive Italian restaurant in metro Detroit area (name starts with a A) does not charge $19 for a glass of HOUSE wine. His answer to me, quote" JV does not have a restaurant in Clarkston". Wrong Answer. Now to his defense, our pours were 8oz not 5 oz. But we we just asked for a glass of HOUSE wine. We were not offered any pour options when ordering. So that begs the question, how much is the 5oz pour? $12,$13 or $14? Total rip-off. Thus my warning for ordering wine here, drink at home first. Food was just okay, not outstanding. But the free Cannolis were not great, not sweet enough and actually a gritty texture. read more

A friend had recommended Via Bologna's and I LOVE pasta so I decided to order takeout for my birthday. The carbonara was outstanding. The Alfredo was also fantastic. The bread is amazing! Can't wait to order again. read more

The restaurant has Delicious food and good service in a quaint Italian atmosphere. There is a wide variety of Italian food!

This place is phenomenal! Great atmosphere and the food is authentic. The service is very personal and quaint. It's a touch of Italy right in Clarkston. read more

This place used to be so much better. The food is still slightly above average, but they consistently deliver the most disappointing dining experience money can buy. On our most recent visit, we waited 10 minutes for our server to greet us, then another 45 minutes for our food. One of our entrees wasn't even hot. The table next to us was seated before us, and still waiting for their food when we received ours. All of this while the owner chatted with his buddies in the foyer. read more

I was so happy with our visit! We were welcomed with a very friendly greeting by Brandi who was amazing throughout the whole night! We had some of the best bruschetta that I've ever had! Then we had pasta with palomino sauce, which was a wonderful creamy tomato sauce. It came with a side salad with their amazing sun dried tomato vinaigrette. We also had the carbonara which was incredible. They make a real carbonara rather than an alfredo. We finished up with the tiramisu. Everything was wonderful and delicious with plenty to take home for the next day. read more

Our visit was a disappointment. This is what I'd call a wanna-be Italian restaurant trying to act upscale. Food prices were out of line from the food quality. We eat out a lot so we have many experiences and a variety of price levels to compare against. The prices were about 25% higher than I expected. When we walked in, we were asked if we had reservations. Seriously? In a strip mall? Half the tables were empty! It took forever for someone to take our drink order and service all night was horrible. The young girls working there weren't very conscientious about the needs of the patrons. One girl seemed to wander around wondering what to do. She could have wandered with a pitcher of water. That's what restaurants get for hiring kids who don't know what good service is all about. They've never experienced it so how would they know how to provide it. I try to go out of my way to give deserving restaurants amazing reviews but I really couldn't think of anything good about this place. We will not be going back again. It was a terribly pricey, poor quality experience. What a shame because we love to give our service to small locally owned establishments. read more

Saved the night! Hubby and I wasted our time having dinner at Carrabba's, which left us severely disappointed. They ran out of cannolis which I was desperately craving!! Called Via Bolognas when we got back in town and ordered a dozen mini cannolis for carry out. Omg they are soooooo good!!! The night has been saved! Next time we will have dinner here too, screw Carrabba's! read more

Food was delicious, service was excellent! Restaurant was a little small and quiet but it was cozy and intimate. Had a great time

Have been a patron from its inception in the 1990s. The best restaurant in Clarkston! I'm Italian & this is goid Italian food. The Bologna family has been in business for a very long time & the food is authentic. Service is top-notch. Our go-to place for casual dinners, special occasions & catering. Kudos to Joe, Danny & family! read more

Service was horrible, my son and I had to keep asking for a plate for bread, etc common sense necessary utensils..the lasagna was salty & they tried to pass off a fish (?) supposed to be Sea Bass..i asked to talk to the chef, NO SHOW..would not waste my money..big prices for food & service, really a t-shirt & leggings I lost my appetite read more

I've been wanting to try this place since I live nearby. I finally went with a friend a few weeks ago. The service was poor. It took forever to get drinks and then I had to ask the busser to get our waitress. She was quite odd. Not unpleasant but just really odd. The food came out fairly quickly but it was just average at best. The decor was ok but nothing great. I guess I should expect this when it's located in a 90% vacant strip mall. I will say we were greeted by a very nice young man when we entered. (I'm not sure if he was the Manager or not) The same guy smiled and said have a great night when we left. Unfortunately his hospitality did not compensate for the poor waitstaff and quality of food. read more

The waitress Kristi was very friendly. The freshly baked bread and dipping oil are very good. The Chicken Malibu was juicy and tender. The sweet sauce, the apricot and breaded chicken combined make a unique and delicious taste. read more

Via Bologna's - Italian Near Me - Clarkston, Michigan

The original Bologna's was a great place to dine. My most recent visit (new owners Dan and wife) was terrible. I ordered Lasagna, take-out. Besides waiting even though I phoned in my order, the Lasagna had a burned area about three to four inches by one inch. Burned. Black. Burned cheese. We ate around the burned area, but after paying $18 and still having the lingering taste of burnt cheese, we threw out most of the burnt area and still had a small portion left. I decided to return to the restaurant to show the owner and request some adjustment to my bill. After seeing the burnt portion, you can imagine when Dan, the owner came out and told me..."THERE IS ONLY A SMALL PORTION BURNT AND THAT CAME FROM SCRAPING THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN." I could not believe what he said and he refused to give me a credit!! Refused to give me a credit since "only a small portion was burnt!" My advice, find someplace else to dine in Clarkston since there are some terrific places. Just avoid Via Bologna's! This is a terrible example of a restaurant. read more

First time we dined here. It was a recommendation. We had the greatest experience! Although you might not expect too much being in an half empty strip mall, we were positively impressed. The food was excellent. We had chicken Marsala, Cajun Tips and Spaghetti Bolognese. All three were great! The Cajun tips with Risotto. Risotto perfectly prepared, Cajun spice just right. Very friendly waitress and fast service. We will be definitely back many times. read more

Great food, wine and service. We eat out often and have made this place our Friday night regular. The pizza is amazing with fresh made dough. My son and husband get one every week. The risotto and salmon has to be the best thing on the menu. Great antipasto salad with shaved Italian meats. Their house dressing is a tomato vinaigrette that is tasty and unique. Goes great with the antipasto. My husband often gets the chicken parm and the Caesar salad topped with Cajun chicken. Also very good! Well seasoned and fresh. I always look forward to see the specials also...I've never had a bad one! It's all so good, we have taken many friends and family there who agree. read more