Location: Traverse City
Top Restaurants in Traverse City
Top Things to do in Traverse City
- 1. Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails
- 2. Bowers Harbor Vineyards
- 3. Front Street
- 4. Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
- 5. Clinch Park
- 6. Traverse Area District Library
- 7. Chateau Grand Traverse Winery
- 8. The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
- 9. Mission Point Lighthouse
- 10. Grand Traverse Distillery
Where to eat Italian food in Traverse City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Italian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Italian food in Traverse City. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Italian restaurants near you.. Traverse City, known as a four-season playground, is now celebrated for quality cuisine, wine and culture. Miles of sugar-sand shoreline include the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with romantic lighthouses and coastal villages. The glacier-sculpted landscape of orchards and vineyards includes 16 golf courses. Swimming, sailing, paddling, hiking and fishing are favorite warm weather activities, while winter turns the region into a playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers.
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9. Olive Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By thomassF9928QY
We ordered the shrimp scampi appetizer; ministromi soup; salad; bread sticks and spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was great and fresh; very tasty. We were both satisfying full. The waiter was very pleasant and helpful and professional and prompt. An excellent meal.
8. Paesano's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Countryjules
In Traverse City for my husband's work conference and I get to tag along! A mini vaca in October! Yeah me! Hit this place for a late lunch and boy we were not disappointed! We ordered the Cajun fries and they we're so good. The zesty sauce was super good with the mix on the fries. Husband ordered a personal pizza with gyro meat, goat cheese, pepperoncini, red onion and garlic. Whole roasted cloves of garlic, spicy pepperoncini, creamy goat cheese. He stated the pepperoncini overpowered the pizza but he enjoyed it. I ordered a personal gourmet veggie and substituted spinach for the kalamata olives as I am not a fan. This was so good. The crust here is fabulous. Crusty, crispy and chewy. Was a great experience. We at at the bar. It was quiet on a Monday and we had great service from Jesse and Webber. Would totally recommend this place!
7. Alleys Market
Overall Ratings
5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 626RichardM
If flatbread pizza is your thing, Alleyâs is not for you. But, if you like a hearty pizza loaded with flavor you canât miss here. A little specialty market in an alley may not be the first place you would look for good pizza, but it is the place to look in TC. The crust is about 5/8â thick and a caramelized brown on the edges. The pizza is rectangular and cut in squares, with each square bearing part of the glorious edge. Next are whatever toppings you choose, then the cheese, topped off with a thick, rich, flavorful tomato pizza sauce. Pure Detroit-style pizza, made popular by Buddyâs Pizza, but for my money, Alleyâs does it better than Buddyâs. This is not a crowded upscale restaurant serving the newest frou-frou creations. Itâs a little market that seats about 15 and serves some of the best pizza youâll find anywhere.
Most Popular Mediterranean food in Traverse City, Michigan, United States
6. Raduno
Overall Ratings
5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Bob_40685
Nice people, limited menu, bad food. Itâs only saving grace is that itâs on Airport Road, where there are a number of much better restaurantsHi Roberta. We're sorry you had a bad experience somewhere, but since Raduno isn't on Airpot Road, maybe you had that experience somewhere else?
5. Sorellina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 278 reviews
Sorellina, "little sister" in Italian, has been part of the vibrant fabric of downtown Traverse City since its opening in 2012. Newly relocated to Front Street, there is an entirely different atmosphere that we believe you will love. Happy hour is offered
Reviewed By Ciahasher
I decided to check this place was walking along front street. This is a fairly new upscale restaurant, but also with a casual atmosphere. Although some people were dressed up, I wasnât.. no problem.. I sat in the small bar area in the front. Extensive bar menu with lots of speciality drinks. Not cheap, but if you order from the happy hour list, you can get very good house reds and whites at reasonable prices. You can also order food from the bar. I had the calamari which was very good and filled me up. If you want the full dining experience at a table, I strongly recommend you make a reservation, especially if itâs a weekend. There was definitely a waiting list when I was there. Some of the people at the bar were waiting for a table to open.You wonât be disappointed dining at this place.
4. Little Bohemia - MI Family Tavern in The West End
Overall Ratings
4 based on 431 reviews
Est. 1932, TC's 2nd Oldest Tavern, started as a hot dog stand with an annual ritual of making sauerkraut and a Speak Easy in the basement. One evening the owner was held up by two of Caponeâs men, warning heâd better get his liquor from Capone or else! Th
Reviewed By Steigerspotter
Home of the original Olive Burger! Nancy served it up with Cherry Bread Budding and charm. Not to be missed if you like an old school tavern and great food.OH MY! I am so very pleased that you enjoyed your "FOOD NETWORK" experience. It was a pleasure to meet and serve you. Thank you, thank you very much! Nancy A Freund Owner/Operator/Server/Bartender/Cook . . . .
Most Popular American food in Traverse City, Michigan, United States
3. Pangea's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
Pangea's is a unique and delicious journey for your taste buds. We specialize in hand-tossed pizza with creative ingredients to make a mouth-watering experience.
Reviewed By thatgirlreviews1
We ate here because we were looking for something different than the typical eating atmosphere. We asked to sit on the patio which was nice but unless you're sitting at the outer tables, you're not really seeing much. Pizza and salad were decent but definitely overpriced. Probably wouldn't come back here.
2. PepeNero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Upscale restaurant & lounge with swanky decor serving Southern Italian cuisine in a former chapel.
Reviewed By LyleM
Very nice restaurant with a well developed menu. Service was very good as was the food. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. While I enjoyed the food, I felt is was a bit over priced.
1. Trattoria Stella
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1292 reviews
Reviewed By Lbjcartier
Wonderful menu with many tasty choices. Tasty cocktails. Waiter did a wonderful job at food and beverage descriptions but after receiving food service went downhill. We had to request empty plates be removed to the point that when the waiter brought coffee and was attempting to simply slide the empty plates over, we had to ask that they be removed. While he had a âhelperâ we only saw the helper standing several tables away standing. The walleye was disappointing per 2 of our table mates. For the price of the menu, service should have been top notch
Where to eat Mexican food in Traverse City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
