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At Tello we are passionate about more than just our handmade Italian food menu. We work on the details, the little things that make all of the difference, creating an environment that lets you know you’re in for something special. Every single day we are working on something delicious, made from scratch, like our house made Bolognese that takes us over 8 hours to craft or our Neapolitan style pizza dough that is made daily. We have a tempting assortment of wine, beer, and house-made cocktails that give you endless ways to treat yourself. From the moment you walk through our doors, to the last bite of our handmade, transcending Tiramisu, you’ll know you’re in good hands. So please join us, we invite you to enjoy every bite!
Cozy Italian spot with an upscale casual vibe serves leisurely meals amid candlelight & soft jazz.
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 524 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI 49090
Phone: (269) 639-9898
Website: http://www.tellorc.com/
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Reviews
Mohamed Chakkour
The place is nice and cozy with a good vibe. The pan fish and the calamari were really good, but the pizza was not as expected. The pizza was similar to the frozen pizza you get from the supermarket. The service was super slow, we waited from an hour and half for our food, and the waitress apologized several times. The waitress was very nice, helpful, and gentle but they should at least warn people about the waiting time. I suggest asking them about time before entering.
… moreMike M
We had 5 people and everyone loved their food and our server Jeremy was literally one of the best waiters we’ve ever had. We go out to dinner a lot! Jeremy was very entertaining. Great suggestions, funny and made sure everyone had a great evening. He was elegant on how he served but then funny at the right moments. Great food and great service in a nice cozy restaurant. I can’t understand how this place wasn’t 5 stars rated. They deserve to be 5 stars!!
… moreDaVideo & Photography
High-end Italian cuisine in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Excellent service and friendly staff.
I highly recommend the potato soup! The bread and season oil and cheese dip was very good.
Our particular dinner was the lasagna, but as it was towards the end of the day, it came out over-cooked, but the manager comped it for us, so kudos there.
The wait staff is very friendly and will do all they can to provide you with the best experience possible (if you get Serene, you hit gold).
Portions are generous and large enough to split for those with smaller appetites. Prices are up there, but you get what you pay for.
Worth a trip back!
… moreI highly recommend the potato soup! The bread and season oil and cheese dip was very good.
Our particular dinner was the lasagna, but as it was towards the end of the day, it came out over-cooked, but the manager comped it for us, so kudos there.
The wait staff is very friendly and will do all they can to provide you with the best experience possible (if you get Serene, you hit gold).
Portions are generous and large enough to split for those with smaller appetites. Prices are up there, but you get what you pay for.
Worth a trip back!
Tony Mitidiero
Fantastic!!! We’re sort of foodies from Chicagoland and we think probably a bit hard to please. Tello is awesome!!! Now, if they get too busy, you can’t blame service. That happens. However, we came on a Sunday and it was fabulous!!!
… moreKateland Kirk
I made a reservation at Tello while visiting a small town, anticipating difficulty getting a table for our group of five. Many restaurants in the area didn’t take reservations, so I booked in advance to be safe. In hindsight, it wasn’t necessary—the restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived.
Unfortunately, the experience was underwhelming. Service was painfully slow, and our waiter was so awkward that it made everyone at the table uncomfortable. The bread was a promising start, but the accompanying oil tasted off—definitely not the quality you’d expect from extra virgin olive oil.
When the food finally arrived, it was hit or miss. The standout was the Bolognese, which was rich, tender, and flavorful—truly well done. The Margherita pizza, however, was completely average. The butternut squash ravioli had potential but was overwhelmed by the taste of red bell pepper in the filling and was drowning in flavorless oil. It was just okay. The chicken Caesar salad was the biggest miss—overloaded with oregano or a similar herb that coated your mouth and made it unpleasant to eat. My friend couldn’t finish it. To top it off, the soda was flat, and service was so slow we didn’t bother asking for a replacement.
Overall, the experience ranged from disappointing to mediocre. Unless you’re craving the Bolognese and have time to spare, I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to dine here.
… moreUnfortunately, the experience was underwhelming. Service was painfully slow, and our waiter was so awkward that it made everyone at the table uncomfortable. The bread was a promising start, but the accompanying oil tasted off—definitely not the quality you’d expect from extra virgin olive oil.
When the food finally arrived, it was hit or miss. The standout was the Bolognese, which was rich, tender, and flavorful—truly well done. The Margherita pizza, however, was completely average. The butternut squash ravioli had potential but was overwhelmed by the taste of red bell pepper in the filling and was drowning in flavorless oil. It was just okay. The chicken Caesar salad was the biggest miss—overloaded with oregano or a similar herb that coated your mouth and made it unpleasant to eat. My friend couldn’t finish it. To top it off, the soda was flat, and service was so slow we didn’t bother asking for a replacement.
Overall, the experience ranged from disappointing to mediocre. Unless you’re craving the Bolognese and have time to spare, I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to dine here.
Kevin Daley
We dropped in for dinner. No reservation was required and there was no wait (at the time). There were several tables and only one server at the time (Jeremy) who was handling it like a boss.
Our drink order and then food order was taken, and everything was provided in a timely manner.
The food was authentic and fresh, and was exactly what I would expect provided this gems description. The wine, salads, and pizza were all on point, and we were beyond impressed.
The food quality, service and atmosphere all easily earned 5 stars on our visit.
… moreOur drink order and then food order was taken, and everything was provided in a timely manner.
The food was authentic and fresh, and was exactly what I would expect provided this gems description. The wine, salads, and pizza were all on point, and we were beyond impressed.
The food quality, service and atmosphere all easily earned 5 stars on our visit.
Lori Martin
We were a group of 4 in a Saturday night. Not busy at all. The ambiance was amazing but the service and food was not.
Our waitress came to the table and got our drink orders and only gave 2 of us water.
She tried memorizing our order but that was a fail. We all ordered side salads to start.When our main entrees she didn’t bother to clear them prior too and we had to ask her to take the empty plates. I ordered the Marquita pizza and it was just like frozen pizza. The chicken Marsala was good but the broccolini was so hard I couldn’t eat it.
We will find another Italian restaurant to try.
… moreOur waitress came to the table and got our drink orders and only gave 2 of us water.
She tried memorizing our order but that was a fail. We all ordered side salads to start.When our main entrees she didn’t bother to clear them prior too and we had to ask her to take the empty plates. I ordered the Marquita pizza and it was just like frozen pizza. The chicken Marsala was good but the broccolini was so hard I couldn’t eat it.
We will find another Italian restaurant to try.
Steven Whitener
Made a reservation for a group of 14 golfers for dinner last Saturday. Table was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. Server (Joann) was friendly, efficient, fun, and knowledgable. The food was over-the-top excellent. Chef Kevin did an amazing job. Bartender Abby received a round of applause for her excellent work. I highly recommend Tello’s for a wonderful dining experience in South Haven.
… moreJulie Sumner
We came here for a girls’ weekend. Our server, Joanne, was amazing! Just the right amount of attentiveness, plus great suggestions. The food was delicious. The manager stopped by to check how everything was. We had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend!
… moreMark Tremel
Fav-o-rite! While on vacation in South Haven my wife and I went to Tello Italian Bistro every night we were there. We tried other places for lunch but Tello was far and away the best dinner location in town. We had nearly everything on the menu between the two of us and there were no bad choices. Cocktails were reasonably priced and the wine was excellent. I think my favorite was the lasagna!
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