5 Best Italian Restaurants near Harbor Springs

“Fantastic job. Great pizza guys.“

“I couldn’t hope for a better staff and the food was 10 out of 10!!!!! Sooo good!! We will be back!“

“Vernales was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. They helped us design a custom menu that perfectly reflected what we wanted: fresh, local produce with a light nod to New Orleans (where the groom and many guests were from) — all while celebrating Northern Michigan. They were flexible, responsive, and accommodating with nearly every request we had, making the planning process feel seamless.

Our guests are still raving about the food and service. One table even told us a server brought them all a mini plate of the kids’ meal because it looked so good — such a thoughtful touch that really speaks to the staff’s attentiveness. The late-night snacks came out hot and delicious, the bartenders were friendly, and there was never a line at the bar thanks to how efficient the service was.

If you’re planning a wedding or event, I can’t recommend Vernales highly enough. They made the entire experience easy, joyful, and delicious from start to finish.“

“Hey Tommy, Naoko and I celebrated our 51st anniversary at your new restaurant Sunday evening. Jenny knew her menu, and all 12 of the clan enjoyed their selections. We'll be back! Jane and Joe would be proud... maybe Joe's ribs should be on the menu. :)“

“We loved this place! Enjoyed beer & snacks on the patio with our dogs, after a long walk! Love that the patio is pet-friendly!“