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Ferlito's Family Dining & Pizza Parlor
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Ferlito's Family Dining & Pizza Parlor
11 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren C.
Grosse Pointe, MI
3/31/2012
As a semi-professional Italian-food-ologist, I've eaten at a lot of Italian places. I also usually shy away from any place with an open salad bar because I'm super judgey and I think they reside in low-quality joints. So Ferlito's had a high bar to hit.
But Ferlito's has hit it. I keep coming back because they are consistent and tasty. This isn't super fancy Italian fare, just nice 'Friday Night Out With The Family' style food. The sauce is always good, the service is great... I keep coming back because I know I won't have any surprises here, even if they're busy. I came by myself on Valentine's Day (I know, it's sad) and had service and food like I would have any other night.
I like to order off of their specials menu as I've never been disappointed. But if you're craving some Italian staple from the regular menu, you'll be happy too. It's just nice, good food.
My inlaws usually go in with a coupon, but I'm fine to pay full price. I'm supporting a small business and the food is worth it. -
Review from Peter K.
Troy, MI
4/8/2012
I've been here twice with my family. What a great place?! The price is just right for the portion and the atmosphere is very friendly and fit for families. The menu is great, except every dish seems to have at least one flaw. Instead of writing a full-out essay, I'll just list them for the readers' convenience.
Chicken Marsala: The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente.
Flaw: Sauce was very, very watery. The cook didn't let the sauce reduce enough or didn't drain the pasta enough before adding to the dish. Also, it was plated very sloppy (but it's a family restaurant, who cares?).
Pesto Pizza: The cheese was gooey and stringy and everything tasted fresh.
Flaw: The whole pizza overall was very bland. It could've used a lot more salt or other flavors. Also, the crust was pretty soggy.
Lasagna: Man, the portion is great! The cheese and sauce tasted very fresh.
Flaw: There are too many pasta layers and too little filling.
Salad Bar: The salad bar is kept on top of ice so the lettuce stays crisp. There's also a pretty good variety of toppings.
Flaw: Imitation bacon bits. Why, why, why?! It makes me feel like I'm back to the bad cafeteria salad bar in elementary school. Seriously, serve the real stuff or don't serve it at all!
Key Lime Pie: OMG. These pies are to die for. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Also, the bottom part of the crust is flaky and not soggy. In fact, it was so good, I tried to make it at home. It just was not the same. I love the key lime pie so much, it kills me to write the flaw part. :(
Flaw: The Key Lime Pie was green. That's what you'd except right? But no. Real, legit key lime pies are suppose to be golden yellow. They get their color from the yolk and the key lime juice, which are both yellow. I just wish they would stop putting food coloring.
If you are going to Ferlito's, there's basically two things you HAVE to try:
The salad bar and the pies. (I recommend the pie the most) -
Review from Laura J.
Eastpointe, MI
3/18/2012
This is one of the places I've given up on. The pizza can be good, sometimes. As far as the rest of the food, well not so much. I've had a couple pasta dishes and been less than impressed with the flavor or the temperature of the food. Cold Alfredo is awful and the ravioli my daughter had was so bad she couldn't eat it. I tried it and don't blame her, I didn't even bother bringing it home to give the dog. The waitress asked her about it and when she was told it was awful, the response was a shrug and "That's too bad, you didn't like it". No offer to take it off the bill or bring something else.
I don't wait in line for substandard food or service with a bad attitude and we've had both more than once. -
Review from Shannon N.
Grosse Pointe, MI
1/29/2012
We absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE their lasagna!!! Even getting it as take out it is great!!!! It is a nice casual little diner! Service is great and very family oriented!
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Review from Mathew P.
Harper Woods, MI
Updated - 3/21/2012
Best food in Grosse Pointe. Also the best priced too. Veal parm coming in at $13 is a STEAL and it's wonderful. The pizza is also worth ordering. I've had essentially everything on the menu at least twice and never disappointed. I do about 75% carry outs and dine in the rest. Always have a decent server. They do have beer and wine.
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2/20/2012
Fantastic food, heavy portions, even better prices. The staff is always friendly and attentive. I do… Read more »
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Review from Bob N.
11/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
Nothing fancy, just a good family owned Italian restaurant. Good sized portions and all seems homemade. A nice little salad bar with some of the best homemade ranch dressing I've had.
Their homemade pies are also really really good. -
Review from Giggly c.
Portland, OR
6/2/2011
Came once, loved the gouda bbq chicken pizza. Was craving it the next day. Can you believe they have pumpkin pie all year round?
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Review from Sandra B.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
3/26/2009
Ferlito's has really good Italian food. I have tried much of what is on the menu, and I have never had anything that I didn't like. My mother is a veal parmesan fan, but she is the pickiest person in North America - she has said that this place is her favorite for veal. Plus, they have very good pizza - they make a pretty traditional pizza. This family restaurant in GP is definately one of the better options in the area. It is not at all pretentious, and the service is very good as well. If you don't want to dine in, they also have take out.
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Review from Julie J.
Dearborn, MI
9/15/2009
Excellent Italian food! I am a veggie and ordered the vegetarian lasagna and it was great! Service was good and waiter was fairly attentive. Huge portion, too, which I just finished up for lunch. Salad bar was good--just enough to add to my dinner, without being overwhelming. Didn't have the soup because it was not vegetarian but my husband said it was good. Hubbie pronounced the veal parmesan very good and he is a veal parmesan-aholic, so that is saying something. Nice wine and beer selection, too. Prices were very reasonable--13.95 for my huge "slab" of veggie lasagna, salad bar, and soup if I had wanted it. Wish I had left room for pie because the lemon meringue looked awesome...alas, I will just have to return (what a hardship, lol).
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Review from kelly s.
Wayne, MI
7/5/2009
This is our good 'old stand by. It's a family restaurant, so it's great to take our daughter to. The staff is friendly and we've never been disappointed with the food. The only thing i think i could give constructive critisicm is the salad bar could use a few more items, otherwise this place is great.
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Review from Jack L.
Detroit, MI
11/21/2009
I've only been there once. I had a personal size pizza which I thought was good. If I remember, it was a lot of food. It looked like they were doing a pretty steady takeout business too.
