Cello Italian Restaurant

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

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

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

I wish there was a higher scoring than 5.
I cannot say enough good things about Cello.
Other than the extremely loud drunk people at the bar.
I'm sure that was a fluke. But I could barely hear myself talk.

The food was so good as was the service.
We will be back. Hope the drunk people stay home.
August 2025
Incredible experience from start to finish at Cello! We decided to try a new place for my husbands birthday and this was the perfect pick! We had the garlic bread, mushroom gnocchi, fettucine chicken alfredo, shrimp scampi, and my kids shared the meatballs and alfredo spaghetti noodles. We also got a complimentary birthday dessert for my husband and he chose the carrot cake. It was ALL wonderful! We will definitely be back again!
August 2025
It's a small place, quite narrow.

Over an hour wait for a table, inside or outside too. Not happening, I am hungry now. I could maybe wait a half hour but over an hour is too much to ask.

Maybe we will try another time when I don't feel like like gnawing off my arm.
August 2025

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Cello Italian Restaurant

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