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Funistrada
Funistrada

Funistrada Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.trattoria-funistrada.com/
  • Email: tratfunistrada@yahoo.com
  • Phone: (231) 334-3900
  • Hours of Operation:

    Dinner beginning @ 5:30pm - 9:15pm, seasonal days of operation
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Tom Reay
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Olive St
  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Funistrada
Italian-American neighborhood dining in the heart of downtown "Burdickville"

Funistrada is an owner operated-family business. We take great pride in our returning clientele, a staff that has been with us for most of our 14 years, and the consistency of our food and wines. Even when you'r…e away from home, we'd like you to feel like you're in your own neighborhood!

We do not have a children's menu or accommodate young children.

We are a small space and can not accommodate parties larger than 12.

Please visit our website for further information, sample menus and directions. We look forward to having you as our guest!Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "Once again a wonderful meal at Funistrada. The waitstaff is always friendly, efficient and not intrusive. The food entries are creative and fresh. There is something on the menu for everyone to enjoy,our list of favorites long. We have never been disappointed."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "Pasta dishes were ok...not out of the ordinary. Steak and Veal dishes were drowned in sauces that tasted burnt."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "On a short list of excellent dining experiences in the Leelanau area. We've been dining here for nearly a decade and always love the carefully prepared fare (staples and specials). The ambience is lively and friendly. It can be a little noisy at times, so caution if one of your party is hard of hearing or you are desiring a quiet/intimate setting. Much of the staff are long-timers and are happy and helpful. Bravo!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I've taken my girlfriend there twice in the past month, mainly because we appreciated our first visit so much. The layout of the restaurant allows you to have an intimate dinner and the service was first rate. I especially appreciated that the waitress remembered us from our last visit three weeks before. Everything we've had there was over the top, and I'd highly recommend Funistrada to anybody."
    Dined on 2/12/2014
  • "I love coming to Funistrada to see what's new and interesting on their menu. I am only lucky enough to visit there a couple of times a year, but it is one of my favorite spots. We had a good-sized group (7), and had no problem getting seated in the winter. It was a little too cold in the restaurant (it was in the teens outside), but our food was delicious as usual."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "I have been there many times and always enjoy the food an service. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Best Italian good anywhere!"
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "Great food and service. Pasta special was well worth the price of $42 for 2 pasta dinners and a bottle of wine!"
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "We try to drive out to Burdicksville for a meal at least several times a year and once again Funistrada lived up to expectations. Excellent lasagne with a generous portion to take home. Excellent but reasonably price high quality Italian wine. Friendly service and great bread from nine bean rows , a local bakery. Love the antipasto salad that comes with entries. Excellent homemade carmel apple cake.m One of my favorites for any occasion. Reservations a must on weekends or in busy season."
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Another outstanding meal at Funistrada! Warm and friendly atmosphere accompanied by incredible food. So fortunate to have Funistrada in the neighborhood!"
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "Beautiful place, great food, great service, great wine list. Always a must when we are in Leelanau County."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "Overall a pleasant experience with excellent veal and salmon. Salad is included and portions are generous. Although the waitstaff was friendly our service was not as attentive as I would have liked,"
    Dined on 11/13/2013
  • "It was very delicious, as usual. Thank you very much."
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "I took my wife here for her birthday dinner. The food was extraordinarily good and unique. It offers a great cozy atmosphere for romantic or special occasion out."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "While our other two dishes were good to very good, we felt the veal with prosciutto dish was over-powered by the salty prosciutto. Overall a good meal, yet the pricing was very high as compared to equivalent dining in the area."
    Dined on 11/2/2013
  • "Always a nice place to end up after a long drive. But weirdly noisy the last three visits. Like people that shout at each other. And the specials seem to be exactly the same each time. Otherwise, it's a pleasure."
    Dined on 10/25/2013
  • "Our Server was great, friendly and prompt. My husband's dinner selection was recommended, Veal Saltimbocca. Meal was very oily, salty and looked unappetizing. He started but could not finish. . My steak was excellent & well prepared with a balsamic reduction. Salads were excellent. In hind sight, we should have sent the Veal back when it was served. When asked, we did tell our server and dessert was on the house which was Excellent. Overall a good experience and we would go back but would stay away from the Veal."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "We enjoyed our dining experience. The food was delicious! The only disappointment we had was that we were there toward the end of the night and the waitress never asked if we wanted another beverage during dinner. We got the feeling that she was ready for the night to end even though she was very nice when she took our order and delivered our food."
    Dined on 10/18/2013
  • "We had another wonderful meal. They make you feel like one of the family."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "Excellent dinner location. They incorporate local produce into their cusine. Excellent menu options, well stocked bar and great wine list. Reservations highly recommended."
    Dined on 10/18/2013
  • "as usual, our meal was delicious. we frequently choose this restaurant when wanting a special night out."
    Dined on 10/18/2013
  • "Once we finally discovered, we went two nights in a row the food was SO delicious ,the wine list was excellent service and staff fantastic. Can't say enough about how wonderful this place is....oh and the food is taste bud heaven!!!!!! :) you must go! Lobster ravioli appetizer to die for and the chicken with a goat cheese pesto sauce was out of this world, my husband ordered it two nights in a row!"
    Dined on 10/17/2013
  • "Funistrada is one of few restaurants that we return to over and over. The mainstay menu is predictably excellent and the specials add a flair for each visit. The service professional are friendly, observant and well, professional. Add a beautiful winding drive to the restaurant and each dining experience is a lovely and satisfying experience. (Make sure to make the round trip around Glen Lake, with maybe a drive up to Miller Hill at sunset to complete a date night evening.) Our last dinner this past weekend, we wanted to catch the sunset, so we took our 4 layer pumpkin cake with caramel sauce and pecans to go. We split it at home;it was spectacular, almost causing a little end of night friction as our forks clashed while we demolished it"
    Dined on 10/12/2013
  • "We were seated as soon as we arrived! Our server was extremely prompt...menu and wine list were there when we were seated. Your wine list was perfect, we picked out a favorite chianti. We all started with martinis, which were quite generous!! We all loved our dinners, the mussel appetizer was excellent. It was my birthday and our waitress bought our dessert with a lit candle in it! What a wonderful evening....can't wait to return!!"
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "Wonderful quaint restaurant. Great snails for an appetizer. Veal piccata to rave about and the veal saltimbucco (sp) is what I would order the next time we are here. Service is great too! The place is small and reservations are a must on the weekends. Give it a try and ENJOY."
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "Both of the entrees were excellent as was the salad, The bread left much to be desired. Quite disappointing in taste, consistency, and presentation. A huge negative was the white paper serving as a table cloth in what could certainly be described as an upscale restaurant."
    Dined on 10/3/2013
  • "The lobster ravioli was awesome!!! Lost of locally grown menu items"
    Dined on 10/1/2013
  • "Funistrada has an exceptional reputation, so we were disappointed to find that some of their basics were less than stellar. Specifically, the bread served is a non-descript, semi-warm French baguette that had little to no flavor, combined with an olive oil for dipping that was heavy and somewhat bitter. With the wonderful bakeries in our area we expected a marvelous multi-grain bread (served hot) with Fustini-level oils and vinegars. To further our disappointment, the salads were also somewhat disappointing. The Caesar dressing had an unusually high garlic content (and I LOVE garlic), and the house dressing was, again, very routine and boring. I'm happy to report, however, that everyone's main course was absolutely excellent!!"
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "As recommended by previous reviewers, I tried the saltimbocca. Since I'm not a fan of veal, I ordered chicken. The sauce was amazing and the chicken was very moist. The salad and pasta that accompany the meal were ok, however, nothing special. The waitress was very attentive, had a cheerful, but not overbearing. The restaurant was lively, but still provided an intimate atmosphere. We made reservations in advance, and we were promptly seated. Overall, a great experience."
    Dined on 9/29/2013
  • "While not very impressive on the outside, and first impressions are "okay" inside, once seated we were so pleased with the ambiance and homey feeling. The food was incredible, and the portions were VERY generous. It was well worth the long drive from Frankfort to dine there."
    Dined on 9/28/2013
  • "Loved everything about it... Food and Service was outstanding! With it being a small place it was a little loud but we expected that. We actually enjoyed the fun atmosphere. We will definitely come back. We are so glad Katie from the Bed and Breakfast recommended it to us."
    Dined on 9/21/2013
  • "I couldn't begin to count my number of visits to Funistrada, not simply because it's conveniently located, but because the food offerings are superb. Funistrada has never failed to satisfy beyond expectations. The nightly list of specials, many of which are seasonal delights, can always stand alone; but the menu of regular dishes is exquisite. The service delivered with the excellent food is always exemplary. Frankly, I wish fewer folks enjoyed Funi, as it's often difficult to find a table. ;)"
    Dined on 9/21/2013
  • "This place is overrated. Food was good but nothing special. Would eat here again but the taste of food was simple. Nothing was excellent."
    Dined on 9/16/2013
  • "During a short visit to Glen Arbor we managed to fit in two meals at Funistrada. The food, the service, the atmosphere all make this our favorite place to dine. We had the asparagus appetizer, house salad and veal picatta and veal saltimbocca, wow! perfect sized portions for my hungry husband. The second night, lobster ravioli, ceasar salad and we had to go with the saltimbocca again. it was perfect both evenings although two orders of saltimbocca may have been a bit much. If you can find someone who is willing to share the saltimbocca, order another lighter entree to share. The lemon artichoke or anniversary chicken looked great. We highly recommend."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "We have been going to Funistrada for several years now and the dining is a true experience. Small setting with the best Veal Saltinboca that I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Fine staff, nice setting and I will be back."
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "Funistradta is always on the top of our list when we make our annual trek to Glen Arbor. Good food, good service make for a great value."
    Dined on 9/7/2013
  • "Holly and her team continue to "wow" those who can get reservations to this fabulous restaurant. Service was great, the food is out of this world, and another evening, that is rated as 5 star , goes into the books. We sure have a great time at Funistrada."
    Dined on 9/5/2013
  • "This is a very popular local place in the middle of nowhere. The serviced was adequate even though the restaurant was quite busy though only just so. There were many off-menu items that were posted on whiteboards but our waitperson did not alert us to this or to any off-menu items. I ordered veal piccata and a side salad. The salad was pedestrian. The veal dish was very highly salted and the veal was quite "resilient", to be kind. The capers addition was way too generous and, obviously not being rinsed, added an unpleasant additional acidity to the liberally used lemon. My wife ordered a spaghetti Carsoni that was acceptable and, I might add, enormous in its portion size. Based upon this exposure, I cannot recommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 9/5/2013
  • "Every time I have dinner there never disappointed. Great Italian food. Sometimes difficult to hear due to noise level."
    Dined on 8/31/2013
  • "Yes it really was and my wife loved the anniversary chicken. My veal saltimboca was excellent also. Very good bottle of vino at a reasonable price made it the trifecta! Can't wait to come back."
    Dined on 8/29/2013
  • "Restaurant is small and tables close. Not a place for children. Menu provides many wonderful choices. We must return to try more entrees.Our foursome raved about the chicken piccata, veal with artichoke and eggplant parmigiana. Delicious! Service was friendly and not rushed. This is a gem! Reservations required. Book well ahead in summer."
    Dined on 8/29/2013
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