Top Best Italian Restaurants in Lake Leelanau

"Pepenero is a one-of-a-kind restaurant bringing a southern Italian accent to the Grand Traverse dining scene. We are all about fresh, well-chosen ingredients, with which we make from scratch simply delicious Mediterranean food. Ballaró reinterprets the delightful Italian custom of antipasto- small plate dishes designed for sharing - or eat alone with a drink, or two, or more."

"Enjoy a romantic date night at your rental property by bringing home PepeNero. This elegant yet rustic Italian restaurant offers takeout in Northern Michigan, adding the perfect touch to an evening with your special someone."

"Sorellina is another spot that Briana often frequented when going out to eat with grandpa or mom. Sorellina recently expanded and moved to a new location and we are loving the new space!. It’s elegant and cozy, with huge windows overlooking the sidewalk right downtown on Front Street, so it’s fun for people watching and brings some incredible light into this gorgeous space."

"We got the house made cinnamon roll, Flo's Benedict, and the crab Benedict!. It was all awesome and came out hot!. Levi was a great server and answered all..."

"Sanctuary is proud to present natural, authentic, and ethically-sourced handicraft. Their offerings include local and American-made work, as well as imported goods, allowing them to show unique and affordable gifts, jewelry, decorative accessories and entertaining accents."

"The awesome service and intimate setting at Rounds Restaurant make you feel like a local. Since breakfast is served all day, you can stop by for your morning favorites at any time. The old-fashioned diner menu features country-style options, such as country-fried steak, steak and eggs, and homemade biscuits and gravy."