Location: Portage
Top Restaurants in Portage
Michigan, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Portage
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Portage. Portage is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 46,292 in the 2010 census. It is the smaller of the two main cities included in the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 326,589 as of 2010.
Things to do in Portage
10. Angelo's Italian Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By runaway2travel
This place has a lot of good food and while I have never had a bad meal here, typically chicken nachos is what I get time and again, even for carry out when in the area. The service has always been fast and friendly, the prices are good and a nice variety of menu options. I stop by every month or two so that I can get my fix at this location.Recommended.
9. Maestro's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Neill B
We go for music on thursday night-too loud and too crowded, but we go anyway. Menu average for amostly pizza joint. The mush-room appetizer is great. Good beer at a reasonably price. Acquaintance said the pretzel appetizer is good. Beware-the toppings are very expensive-don't get carried away.
8. Old Chicago
Overall Ratings
3 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By maggiedo1
Joined a group of friends for dinner, first time there. We opted for a pizza and were not impressed. Crust was dense and chewy and the Marinara sauce was overly sweet. Toppings didn't taste particularly fresh. Some in the group had pasta dishes and thought they were just okay. Service could have been better. Won't be returning.
7. Franco's Italian Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By KathyMcGill66
Franco's is not trendy ore fancy. It's a casual, local pizza joint that rocks!!! It's not a brick oven place but the pizzas are authentic and awesome. Always great quality ingredients, friendly people, quick service, fabulous pizza. There is something about the chew in the crust and the sauce that keeps us coming back to Franco's. The restaurant looks like a house on the outside. They have a few tables to eat inside. My son and I like to ride our bikes there and eat outside on the patio in the summer. They also deliver (for an extra fee) or you can get take-out pizza too. I like Franco's not for the atmosphere or dinning experience, but for the pizza. GREAT PIZZA.
6. JAC'S Cekolas Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By travelbobKalamazoo
We've been to Jac's a couple of times and it will make it into our rotation of places to go. The service has been great each time. We've had the pizza both times (thin crust) and were quite happy with it. As far as the beer selection, it might be one of the best in the Kalamazoo/Portage area. We'll visit the place again!
5. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By marybT5775QN
Never had a bad meal at Olive Garden...food is always delicious...love the variety on the menu. Servers are friendly and accommodating. Our restaurant of choice when we are in Portage.
4. Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 82 reviews
Monelli's is the perfect place to take the family, meet friends or even watch the game. We serve up some delicious cusine, but really take joy in serving some amazing brews!
Reviewed By marklynashbrook
Walked in and greeted and seated immediately. Ashtyn was a perfect waitress and helped my wife with her food allergy issues (gluten, soy, and dairy) and our strawberry lemonade never ran dry. I had Meat lovers pizza and my wife had grilled chicken made special for her and both were great. A big thank you to Nancy for recommending Monelli's .
3. Carrabba's Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By hashihime
A place you can count on to get good Italian food, without a lot of so-called innovations. Been here several times and found the pastas and salads very good. Waitpersons were very attentive and friendly. Probably not for people for want trendy food of the week, but good solid food in a pleasant atmosphere. You never feel ignored or rushed. The two of us got the "Date night" special which allowed us a choice of soup or salad, main dish, and shared dessert. It was more than sufficient.The "reservation" system worked as well.
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2. Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Fine dining locally owned restaurant. Chef owned. Italian & American cuisine.
Reviewed By Kal-Traveler
Wife & I had Bravo's New Year's Eve buffet on Dec. 31, 2018. It was exquisite!!!. So many tasty choices . . . salads, hot foods (including Beef Wellington), eye appetizing dessert bar, attentive wait personnel. Frankly, we really gorged ourselves because the selections were extensive and the array & quality of food just made us want to back for more. Terry and Shawn did this evening up right, as usual. Bravo is a special place for us and we talk it up with friends. When in the Kalaamazoo area, Bravo is a must dine place and your palate and tummy will thank you.
1. Erbelli's Gourmet Pizza, Italian Bistro and Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Erbelli's is a multiple award winning gourmet pizzeria, Italian Bistro and Pub. We offer a full bar with dine in service. We also offer takeout and delivery. We deliver beer and wine to your door step! Come visit us today!
Reviewed By lflara
The food itself is good. For some reason the food at the other Erbelliâs is better. Last pizza that I ordered lacked sauced and the cheese was not very appetizing. Whoever it is that picks up the phone makes you never want to order there again. He is the most impolite person of all places in the area that I have called for an order. Hello,Thank you very much for your review.I am sorry to hear about your experience. We would be happy to discuss the issues further at this link if you'd like: https://www.erbellis.com/contactThank you very much!Have a great day!Lisa, Erbelli's
