This is the place for a splurge if you like real Italian cucina. Many fine Italian wines, extensive dinner menu, and real Italian espresso and cappuccino. The restaurant itself is a little small and gets crowded after about 6.00 PM, so make reserva ... more

This is the place for a splurge if you like real Italian cucina. Many fine Italian wines, extensive dinner menu, and real Italian espresso and cappuccino. The restaurant itself is a little small and gets crowded after about 6.00 PM, so make reservations. It opens at 4 for the early dining set, and it's not hard to a table at that hour. We had a party of 6 arrive w/o reservations right at 4 (more a very late lunch than dinner) and we got seated right away. It started getting crowded as we were leaving. I'll take my guests here again, not to mention my business friends on expense accounts (only kidding!). less

Boy, this place is pretty mediocre, and not cheap. Business contacts constantly dragged me here for lunch when I was down in TC, and it was a free meal, so I couldn't complain. But now I say I'm on a diet and let's go to Applebees or so ... more

Boy, this place is pretty mediocre, and not cheap. Business contacts constantly dragged me here for lunch when I was down in TC, and it was a free meal, so I couldn't complain. But now I say I'm on a diet and let's go to Applebees or something. Auntie Pasta has a lot of pasta dishes and some chicken and salad offerings, but it's all kinda blah. And as that one lady said down below, an Italian restaurant that serves Gordon Food Service coffee just ain't trying hard enough. Glad I live in Petoskey where I can visit Il Villa! less

The New World place is a trip, and worth a trip too. There are other coffee and food places in town, but this has the best coffee. Food's OK, too, but some of the wait staff are the best entertainment. In good weather, sit outside on the deck ... more

The New World place is a trip, and worth a trip too. There are other coffee and food places in town, but this has the best coffee. Food's OK, too, but some of the wait staff are the best entertainment. In good weather, sit outside on the deck and look at the boats and Round Lake! Lots of tourists here, but some locals as well, usually friends of the owner (Dave). Lots of to-go orders here, with the Beaver Island Ferry passengers running in and out to get cookies (THE BEST) and coffee before the 2 hour trip to the island. When it's busy, it's an absolute circus, but in a good way. People are running around, taking orders, taking money, serving, cracking jokes. Like New York without the attitude. Great for people-watching, but also good for the bistro/cafe foods. The "eggplant wrap" is a huge portion and very filling. Prices are really reasonable in this tourist mecca, and the cafe stays open all year. Look for the guy who resembles a kinda chubby version of George Carlin, and that's the owner. His waiters are young college kids who are pretty good. Also check out the hefty blonde lady who works as the "cashier/bouncer" on some days. She can insult customers in several foreign languages if they wish. I try to come here at least once or twice a week if I can get parking! less

This is a pretty good place to go eat, and we have one in Petoskey (where I live), but I like this one better. The service is excellent and fast, which is important during the lunch hour. They always have a steak special, and I have never had a bad ... more

This is a pretty good place to go eat, and we have one in Petoskey (where I live), but I like this one better. The service is excellent and fast, which is important during the lunch hour. They always have a steak special, and I have never had a bad piece of meat here. Since it's a bar, too, there are about 10 different types of Margaritas! It's always pretty packed in here, no matter when we come over, but we always get seated and served quickly. A good place for a business lunch if time is limited. less

During some long flight delay, I came here instead of eating inside the TC airport. Didn't have a lot of time to spare, and I told the waitress that. She made sure I was in and out in record time, and I never felt rushed. The prime rib is just ... more

During some long flight delay, I came here instead of eating inside the TC airport. Didn't have a lot of time to spare, and I told the waitress that. She made sure I was in and out in record time, and I never felt rushed. The prime rib is just great, but a big portion, so I couldn't finish it. They offered to pack it up for me, too. Wish I didn't have to say no! Mable's is a very nice family restaurant and I want to go back when I have some more time to appreciate it. less