Reviews for Palio - Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI

It was a mixed bag. Some of the food was good, some didn't really float my party's boat. Despite reservations and quick seating,... it took forever to get our food. I appreciate the idea of everything being made from scratch to order (see dietary restriction),but we'd forgotten what we ordered by the time the food arrived. For the amount of time and money invested, it needed to be topshelf, not just fairly good. Not bad, but not great. I think they just need more time to iron out the kinks. I think once theydo, they will become a staple in the neighborhood. This place has a future, give them another month. Read more

Everything they make here is from scratch! All the pasta and other dishes were some of the best Italian food I've had. I had the... chicken parmesan and the piece of chicken is quite large and juicy. The pasta was to die for, the noodles were like nothing I'veever had. The tiramisu was pretty good, but their entrees, pizzas and apps are where they truly shine. Also, to top it off, theyhave complimentary homemade limoncello shots (21+) at the end of your dinner! If you have a big group, make a reservation. Theyalso have outdoor patio dining which looked quite nice! Read more

Add this to your list when you want Italian food. Everything is made from scratch and is amazing! The eggplant was so crispy and... delicious. My wife had the mezzaluna with roasted beef short rib sauce. Wow! Don’t sleep on the bruschetta di buratta either.Excellent food! Read more

We loved our visit to Palio today. Both meals were delicious, the salmon was perfect! If you're thirsty, the strawberry... limoncello sangria was really unique and tasty. The service was friendly and fast, and the outdoor patio is nice if the weatherpermits. Read more

Ambiance: I came here during the evening and the lighting is perfect. Atmosphere: It could get noisier I imagine, but wasn't... all that noisy when I ate. Food: the pasta was really good! The noodles were a perfect al dente, and the sauce was creamy andcheesy and not too oily or dry. The desert (not pictured) was very good as well. The Pane di Caramello was the desert Ihad. Overall: I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner dates and there is a private room for big parties as well! Iwill be coming back here to try other dishes! :) Read more

The food was excellent and the service was equally great. We enjoyed the atmosphere, although a bit loud, it was still a... terrific dinner date out. Read more

Palio was fantastic! No reservation needed on a Tuesday. The food was great. The culture and vibe was fun. I’m new to the... gluten free lifestyle and their Cauliflower pizza was phenomenal. Great drinks and service as well. Highly recommended! Read more

I'll start off by saying that this was my first time dining at Palio. Overall, it was a very nice experience. The setting for... the restaurant is semi-formal, but very comforting. Definitely a place you could wear something nice to dine, but you don't haveto. The wait staff is excellent. The waitress that attended to me for the evening, was very friendly and veryknowledgeable. The food was very delicious. The wait time from order to service was very minimal...despite being very busy inthe restaurant. The food had a very good presentation. The table ordered the eggplant and salmon dishes. Followed up by atiramisu for dessert. The only complaint that I have is about the drinks. Not that the drinks were terrible. The drinks werevery well balanced. The drinks were very delicious. The drinks are a little pricey, but honestly, they're worth it. Thecomplaint that I'm referring to is for the bartending staff. I felt really bad for them because they were getting slammed withdrink orders and they have the tiniest little area to work in. The bartender is actually mixing drinks on a shelf. It seems veryodd and borderline unprofessional for them to do that or to be expected to do that. For the quality of drinks that the bartenderis making, they need a proper area to make these drinks. Aside from that, I will be returning to this restaurant. I'll bereturning for dinner and or desserts and drinks. Read more