Old-world Italian fare is served in a rustic lodge with hand-carved fixtures & stuffed trophies.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 312 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Phone: (231) 436-7901
Website: http://www.nonnalisa.com/
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Reviews
Katie H
I really wanted to love Nonna Lisa’s — I mean you cant go wrong with Italina food, right?
I had high hopes going in — but overall, the food just didn’t live up to the price. The Alfredo sauce was actually pretty good, but the spaghetti was pretty underwhelming. The chicken on both the Parmigiana and Alfredo wasn’t dry, but it also wasn’t seasoned, which made the dishes fall a bit flat.
What really stood out, though, was the cost. We spent about $125 for four people — four meals and one appetizer, no drinks — and it just didn’t feel worth that price point. If the meals were even $5–10 cheaper, I’d probably be a lot more forgiving, but as it stands, it’s hard to justify the value for what you get.
Service was great and the atmosphere was also great, food just missed the mark for me and my party.
… moreI had high hopes going in — but overall, the food just didn’t live up to the price. The Alfredo sauce was actually pretty good, but the spaghetti was pretty underwhelming. The chicken on both the Parmigiana and Alfredo wasn’t dry, but it also wasn’t seasoned, which made the dishes fall a bit flat.
What really stood out, though, was the cost. We spent about $125 for four people — four meals and one appetizer, no drinks — and it just didn’t feel worth that price point. If the meals were even $5–10 cheaper, I’d probably be a lot more forgiving, but as it stands, it’s hard to justify the value for what you get.
Service was great and the atmosphere was also great, food just missed the mark for me and my party.
Kezia Wise
This was our first time eating here. We didn’t have to wait long to be seated or for our server to get our order. We ordered several things to share. The food came pretty quickly and was all very tasty.
… moreDri Duggan
Please save yourself the money and time and do not go here. My friends and I had been there in the past, my one friend has celiac’s and they used to have gluten free pasta. They have since removed it, offering risotto as their only gluten-free option.
Never in my life have I received such mid-tier, disappointing food. My bill was $97 for two glasses of wine, an appetizer, and an entree. Our server asked me one time throughout the whole meal if I wanted my wine refilled, and my glass had been empty for nearly 45 minutes at that point.
Service is slow, and when the food finally comes out it’s the most bland, uncared about plates you’ve ever seen. The arancini tastes like the risotto was made with water, the sauce they put around it tastes like it came straight out of a Great Value spaghetti sauce jar. Canned Prego would have done the arancini more favors than whatever they put on it. My $30+ entree was whitefish served with a pile of steamed beans and plain pasta noodles. Plain. No butter or oil or salt or cheese or literally anything at all. I ordered breadsticks in an attempt to salvage some part of the meal. We tried one single breadstick, it was so completely flavorless that we didn’t touch the rest of them.
If I had known my dinner was going to taste like this, i would have just eaten the two-day-old McDonald’s fries out of my car instead. At least they would have flavor.
I have no advice for this restaurant aside from: start caring or just close down permanently. The owner should be embarrassed of what they are allowing to come out of that kitchen.
… moreNever in my life have I received such mid-tier, disappointing food. My bill was $97 for two glasses of wine, an appetizer, and an entree. Our server asked me one time throughout the whole meal if I wanted my wine refilled, and my glass had been empty for nearly 45 minutes at that point.
Service is slow, and when the food finally comes out it’s the most bland, uncared about plates you’ve ever seen. The arancini tastes like the risotto was made with water, the sauce they put around it tastes like it came straight out of a Great Value spaghetti sauce jar. Canned Prego would have done the arancini more favors than whatever they put on it. My $30+ entree was whitefish served with a pile of steamed beans and plain pasta noodles. Plain. No butter or oil or salt or cheese or literally anything at all. I ordered breadsticks in an attempt to salvage some part of the meal. We tried one single breadstick, it was so completely flavorless that we didn’t touch the rest of them.
If I had known my dinner was going to taste like this, i would have just eaten the two-day-old McDonald’s fries out of my car instead. At least they would have flavor.
I have no advice for this restaurant aside from: start caring or just close down permanently. The owner should be embarrassed of what they are allowing to come out of that kitchen.
Savanna Marie
I would seriously caution anyone from spending their money at this restaurant. my family of four split two meals, and the only reason you see food eaten off the plates is because we had not ate anything else all day.
The food is absolutely not worth the $30+ price tag—not even close. It lacks authenticity, flavor, and any sense of quality. This Fettuccine Alfredo was quite literally the worst I’ve ever had. I’ve had wings from the brew house next door that were 10 times better than anything served here, so if you need to eat, i suggest going there.
The only decent item was the Caesar salad, which—believe it or not—wasn’t even included with the pasta. For the price they’re charging, that’s ridiculous.
While the service was fast, the overall atmosphere was uncomfortable and honestly made the entire experience worse.
If you’re looking for a satisfying meal or anything remotely close to what you paid for, go somewhere else. This was a major letdown and a complete waste of money.
… moreThe food is absolutely not worth the $30+ price tag—not even close. It lacks authenticity, flavor, and any sense of quality. This Fettuccine Alfredo was quite literally the worst I’ve ever had. I’ve had wings from the brew house next door that were 10 times better than anything served here, so if you need to eat, i suggest going there.
The only decent item was the Caesar salad, which—believe it or not—wasn’t even included with the pasta. For the price they’re charging, that’s ridiculous.
While the service was fast, the overall atmosphere was uncomfortable and honestly made the entire experience worse.
If you’re looking for a satisfying meal or anything remotely close to what you paid for, go somewhere else. This was a major letdown and a complete waste of money.
Maitri Ganguly
$34 for that fish plate felt was little too pricy and it tasted ordinary like at Cracker Barrel. Normal like any other Italian place I have ever been to. Great interior and friendly staffs with nice location.
… moreCatherine Sporer
Very odd atmosphere for an Italian restaurant. Food was just okay. My penne was very watery. I think the pizza looked good. For the price a salad should have been included. Who needs this large of a portion when on vacation? Location was easy to get to with plenty of parking.
… moreMark Sanders
Very prompt service and the waitress checked in with us throughout our meal.
It was not crowded when we dinned, but the dinning room was very large.
Good portion for the meal and the food was excellent.
… moreIt was not crowded when we dinned, but the dinning room was very large.
Good portion for the meal and the food was excellent.
Lee Newcomb
We try to get here at least once per year. From the food to the atmosphere, this is a must-stop when visiting Mackinaw City. I didn’t take any pics of my food because it smelled too good and I was hungry. Lots of animals around to see. Keep a close eye, you may miss one.
… moreAlan Olson
The food was just ok tasting. The chicken piccata was a large portion but a little dry. No sauce. The stromboli was hot crisp and filled with meat, but the red sauce was bitter.
… moreSam Rosati
I’m attaching what they call a margherita. Lol. You mean a cheese pizza with basil seasoning on top. Their chicken parmesan? More like chicken soup! Chef Michael Wave did great preparing our food, glad he didn’t unplug on us
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