6 Best Italian Restaurants near Ironwood

“HOLY COW!! This bistro is a diamond find in the UP. Situated in Ironwood MI, as the Chef’s “retirement plan. Run by a Master Chef and his delightful wife, who are living their retirement plan. The unbelievably tasty food competes with the likes of Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, or Mudgie’s in Detroit. I had the delicious BLT, which was unlike any other BLT I’ve ever had. It was that great! Thick sliced multigrain bread, filled with thick crispy bacon, tomatoes, greens, and a sauce that was so extremely delicious. Portion: HUGE! I am saving the other half for tomorrow. Spencer got the meatloaf sandwich, which was “the best sandwich I’ve ever had.,”per someone who has sampled some of the best sandwiches in Seattle, Chicago and Detroit. What a gem!! Chef Paul Sardinia is an award winning Master Chef whose culinary style and menu, is something I’d expect to see in NYC, Chicago, or the culinary scene in Detroit. Prices are perfect for the portion and taste. Anyway, the best yummy strong son and I’ve had the pleasure of dining, in a long time.“

“Nice café. Good food value for the price. I had the veggie omlette w added bacon crumble. It was huge! Ate Half. Loved that the owner/chef sautéed the veggies before putting into the omlette. It was perfect. My husband enjoyed his Eggs, Ham and hash browns too.“

“If you’re a foodie and looking for that hidden gem in a town where you’ve tried everything, and haven’t quite found what you’re looking for— this is the place! I get the vibe that some top food critic is going to come in disguise, sit down, and eat the best meal of his life. Then give top reviews and award a Michelin star like in all those movies and TV shows. Then boom, all of a sudden ironwood is on the map with a top tier restaurant and us locals can’t get in anymore. … Maybe I shouldn’t write that into existence though because I’d be super sad if I couldn’t sit down for a prime rib again. So food critics, please stay away and let us have this. :) All jokes aside, I did have the best prime rib of my life. I love that it’s a reservation system, giving a sense of eliteness but still providing a small town, homey, comfortable dining experience when you sit down. It’s quiet, perfect for a date night or a special occasion. This will be our go-to in the future! Thank you for a great meal!“

“One of the best pizzas in the area!! The crust is perfection and the sausage addicting.“

“Love the yooper pizza! Love the crust!“

“Even though it was almost an hour wait for us, it was a Friday evening and surely worth the wait time. The service was amazing considering how busy it was. The food came out hot and fresh, super blown away with our dinner this evening! The ambiance was also pleasant and comforting where my husband and I could enjoy our food and not have to shout to hear each other.“