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Grand Rapids, MI
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Bistro Bella Vita |
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44 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids 49503 • 616-222-4600 |
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DOWNTOWN. Boasting "French twist with an Italian flair," this upscale restaurant is a favorite with the after-work crowd, who appreciate its sleek martini bar, billed as Western Michigan's largest. After enjoying a cocktail, retire to the main dining room, where the professional waitstaff can point you towards dishes like grilled duck and confit of duck over spaghetti squash, North Carolina quail and potato gnocchi with figs, or four-cheese ravioli à la ratatouille with Sicilian olives. Save room for dessert – chocolate-macadamia nut bread pudding, cremé brûlèe with Chantilly cream, and Grand Mariner soufflé are nothing short of extraordinary. |
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Noto's Old World Italian |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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6600 28th St SE, Grand Rapids 49546 • 616-493-6686 |
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An elegant alternative on the east side, Noto's prides itself on European atmosphere, complete with intimate tables, white linens, columns, pale olive-hued walls, and rustic wood trim. The traditional menu features hot and cold appetizers, heaping handmade pastas, and main dishes like vitello di fichi (sauteed veal with figs and shallots) and grilled swordfish with figs and balsamic honey. Add to the mix a bottle of Antinori or Amarone, and you've all you need for a romantic dinner for two. A quaint enclosed patio is ideal for al fresco dining. |
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One Trick Pony |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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136 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids 49503 • 616-235-7669 |
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DOWNTOWN. Two of downtown's oldest buildings (1856 and 1885) now house one of its most well-established eateries, taking over from original occupants, Oliver Bleak's General Store and Dwight Upholstery and Tack Shop. Today, One Trick Pony attracts a diverse crowd of business people, families, students, and knowing tourists with its cozy, cottage-like atmosphere. Unique signs and pictures adorn the walls, offering a respectful nod to the many businesses that occupied the place over the years. These days, dine on pastas, hot sandwiches, creative salads, and truly excellent personal pizzas. An impressive list of micro-brewed beers is also on-hand, should you find yourself with time to spare. |
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Papa Vino's Italian Kitchen |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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4570 28th St SE, Grand Rapids 49512 • 616-285-5004 |
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KENTWOOD. Decorated à la the traditional Italian trattoria, Papa Vino's boasts an open kitchen trimmed in tile and stonework and highlighted by textured shades of yellow, rust, and green. House specialties include such succulent dishes as swordfish vesuvio with garlic, bell peppers, and white wine sauce; penne carbonara with bacon and mushrooms; linguini pescatore; and salmonne alla giglia with sage and roasted pepper sauce. A small tile-covered bar, to the right of the kitchen, is a good place to wind down with a dirty martini or a glass of Peroni after a hard day at the office. Reservations are suggested. |
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Pietro's Italian Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2780 Birchcrest SE, Grand Rapids 49506 • 616-452-3228 |
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Regarded by some publications as one of Western Michigan's best Italian eateries, Pietro's features an authentic Old World setting, complete with hand-carved booths, tiled floors, and the tempting aroma of fresh-baked bread. House specialties include pollo di gorgonzola, salmone di fettuccine, and veal Marsala. Pietro's is also known for delicious wood-fired pizzas, which can be decked out with toppings like roasted garlic, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, yellow squash, prosciutto, anchovies, and kalamata olives. Backdoor Pizzeria (616-452-7488), tucked away behind the main restaurant, features thin-crust pizzas (dine-in and carryout), sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. Pietro's has another location at 5301 Northland Drive (616-365-3550). |
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Rose's |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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550 Lakeside Dr SE, East Grand Rapids 49506 • 616-458-1122 |
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GASLIGHT VILLAGE. Since 1901, Rose's has offered Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village crowd terrific handmade Italian cuisine and a casual, homey setting. Overlooking Reed's Lake, the dining room is surrounded by large picture windows and separated from a small bar area by a cozy central fireplace. Rose's is famous all over Western Michigan for homestyle Italian dishes, which include the likes of Gorgonzola Tournedos and Cavatappi (grilled chicken, seared spinach, and roasted tomato served in Parmesan and alfredo). Knowledgeable regulars often eschew the hearty pasta dishes for one of the delicious, wood-fired pizzas, topped with everything from asparagus and artichokes to crab and goat cheese. Patio seating is available in the summer for those wishing to dine al fresco. Since space is limited, reservations are suggested. |
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User Rating: 8 / 10
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Rose's Express |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2224 Wealthy St SE, East Grand Rapids 49506 • 616-458-4646 |
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GASLIGHT VILLAGE. For more than 100 years, residents of Gaslight Village have been able to enjoy Rose's handmade Italian cuisine, including dishes like salmon Provençal over cavatappi pasta, portobella ravioli with gorgonzola sauce, and famous wood-fired pizzas topped to your specifications. Now, Rose's Express offers the same good dishes at this cozy take-out and delivery joint. No visit to Grand Rapids is complete until you've had the opportunity to sample one of Rose's hand-made pizzas. Limited outdoor seating is available. |
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Tre Cugini |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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100 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids 49503 • 616-235-9339 |
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DOWNTOWN. Homemade Italian cuisine and elegant, relaxing atmosphere distinguish this local gem, which attacts professionals and families to its European ambience. Weathered, red-brick walls, quaint café tables and chairs, and a suave piano bar set the scene at the upscale affair, and an impressive wine list adds to the appeal. Pastas include fettuccine alla boscaiola, pennette con salmone with asparagus tips, and gnocchi di patate with cherry tomatoes and Sicilian capers. Second-course dishes include sella d'agnello al forno (marinated rack of lamb), capesante ai carciofi (pan-sautéed scallops with artichokes), and spigola al sale (baked striped bass). |
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User Rating: 7.6 / 10
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Uccello's Pizzeria Grille & Sports Lounge |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2630 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49546-5912 • 616-954-2002 |
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EAST GRAND RAPIDS. A pizza joint and sports bar hybrid, Uccello's is a staple when you want to celebrate a big event or just hang out with friends and watch the big game. Multiple televisions are strategically scattered throughout the place, and while the lounge offers quintessential sports bar decor, the dining area offers a low-key, family-friendly option. Rumor has it that their pizzas are among the best in town, and regulars swear by the cheese pie topped with jalapenos. In addition, the menu features pasta dishes, grilled meats and seafood, and hot sandwiches. |
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User Rating: 6 / 10
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