Cello Italian Restaurant

209 E Grand River Ave, Howell
(517) 548-7500

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Customers' Favorites

Beef Tenderloin Medallions
Lemon Spaghetti with Shrimp
Limoncello Crème Brulee
Limoncello Creme Brulee
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Crispy Fresh Mozzarella
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
Limoncello Chicken
Chicken Limoncello
Rosie's Baked Ziti

Menu

Family Feasts
Scallops Panzanella Feast
Serves 2-3 Rosemary Cannelloni Bean Dip Cello Salad Scallops Panzanella Sausage and Fennel Fettuccine 2 Slices Tiramisu
Blackened Salmon Feast
Serves 2-3. -Garlic Bread Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Arugula Salad Blackened Salmon, marinated Roman artichoke, cannelloni bean, rosemary, EVOO Carbonara, Bucatini, black pepper cream sauce, pancetta, peas, roasted cipollini onions, egg yolk 2 Slices Carrot Cake

Starters
Garlic Bread
Garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, Italian parsley.
Arancini
Fresh mozzarella, saffron risotto.
Crispy Fresh Mozzarella
Red sauce, fresh basil pesto.
Meatballs
Marinara sauce, house ricotta, basil.
Sausage and Peppers
Italian sausage, peppers, onions, marinara, herbs, house ricotta.

Salads
Cello Salad
Romaine, red wine vinaigrette, cucumber, tomato, pecorino, red onions, pepperoncini.
Arugula Salad
Roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, pickled onions, limoncello vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, anchovy breadcrumbs, pecorino, Caesar vinaigrette.

Sides
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic glaze, pecorino.
Fried Yukon Potatoes
Sea salt, Parmesan, fresh herbs.

Pasta
Angel Hair Marinara
Marinara, fresh basil. Add meatballs for an additional charge.
Lemon Spaghetti
Lemon and mascarpone cream, fresh basil, crispy capers. Add gulf shrimp for an additional charge.
Alfredo Pasta
Fettuccine, Parmesan garlic cream sauce, fresh herbs.
Rosie's Baked Ziti
Marinara, melted mozzarella and provolone.
Carbonara
Bucatini, black pepper cream sauce, pancetta, peas, roasted cipollini onions, egg yolk.
Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
Hand-cut ricotta gnocchi, cream sauce, wild mushrooms.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
House red sauce.
Shrimp and Scallop Arrabbiata
Fettuccini, capers, anchovy breadcrumbs, basil, chili flakes.

Specialties
Chicken Limoncello
Crispy herb crust, arugula, pecorino, red onion, lemon herb vinaigrette.
Chicken Parmesan
Marinara, whole milk mozzarella, with a side of angel hair pasta.
Eggplant Parmesan
Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, with a side of angel hair pasta
Salmon
Arugula, grapefruit, red onion, blood orange marmalade.
Shrimp Scampi
Roasted garlic, tomato, parsley, lemon butter with a side of angel hair.
Scallops
Saffron risotto, herbed white truffle oil, roasted tomatoes, pecorino romano.
Beef Tenderloin Medallions
Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted cipollini, Chianti cream sauce, with a side of fried Yukon potatoes.

Dessert
Diamonds Carrot Cake
Served warm and frosted to order, available gluten-free.
Butter Cake
Fresh berry coulis.
You're No Angel
Angel food cake, drunken strawberries.
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, amaretto.

Kid's Menu
Kids Buttered Noodles
Kids Mac n Cheese
Kids Chicken Tenders

Non-Alcoholic Drinks
12 oz. Soda
Lemonade
12 oz.
Coffee
12 oz.
Tea
12 oz.

Daily Feature
Monday
Sautéed Shrimp: Pan seared shrimp, sun-dried tomato butter, crispy caper, fresh herbs
Tuesday
Fagioli con Salsiccia: Roasted Italian sausage, cannelloni bean, heirloom tomato, basil
Wednesday
Crispy Roman Artichoke: Herb breaded Roman artichoke, lemon, fresh herbs
Thursday
Scallops alla Florentine: Pan seared scallops, wilted spinach, pancetta cream
Friday
Short-rib Pappardelle Ragu: Braised beef short rib, pappardelle, fresh pecorino
Saturday
Tuscan Salmon: Tuscan seasoned fresh Atlantic salmon, grilled vegetables, EVOO, fresh herbs
Sunday
Truffle Gnocchi: Hand rolled gnocchi, white truffle cream sauce, fresh herbs

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Recent Reviews

Good tasting food and cooked perfectly. Wood recommended the lemoncello chicken and the salmon. The polenta is great! Had a 6:30 reservation. Was seated around 6:45. As good food does, it took a while to be prepared. Most Italian restaurants will bring a complementary basket of bread to the table. This place used to, but no longer does. Crystal, the bartender, was our server, as they sat us at a small Hightop in the bar area. She was very professional and good.
February 2026
A delicious meal! This was our first time visiting and had heard great feedback. It was well founded! The cocktails were delicious, there was a nice selection of Italian wines, and the food was sooo good! We had the garlic bread and arancini as appetizers. Mains: Eggplant Parmesan (cooked perfectly) and Tortelloni (mmm crispy kale). We'll be back!
January 2026
Cello's really helped make my mom's 85th birthday memorable — the food and service were superb! They even surprised her with a birthday dessert complete with sparkler candle. Between us we had the following and all were delicious: Drinks - creamy limoncello App - Sausage/pepper Entrees- Lobster Ravioli & Lemon Spaghetti with shrimp Desserts - Carrot cake & Crème brulee We look forward to returning!
January 2026

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Cello Italian Restaurant

209 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-7500