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Noto's Old World Italian Dining

4.6
4.6
775 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
"Where good taste never ends, you know it's Noto's!" Because first impressions count, the Noto's family has given special attention to making a strong, solid & respectable statement with the building's exterior & entry. You'll find a grand stone building with multiple entries. Noto's is not only a fine-dining restaurant, but a large banquet facility. The old world atmosphere of the interior speaks of quality & care. Noto's lounge has live music, a gracious but casually elegant dining room with a massive wine list recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine, & spectacular authentic Italian foods! A new banquet entryway features a white marble spiral staircase with a glistening chandelier. The staircase ascends to a ballroom & descends into the newly completed Wine Cellar with thousands of bottles of wine & a new dining area for our Chef's Dinners. Dining spaces in the cellar are semi-private brick arched spaces with individual chandeliers. A must see!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, European

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (616) 493-6686

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Catering

    We have a complete catering menu on our website at www.notosoldworld.com. Many dishes can be prepared for take-out for small groups & off-site catering for large groups is available.

  • Private party facilities

    Our beautiful banquet facility can accommodate many styles of parties or events. We have small spaces perfect for parties of 10 and larger spaces for up to 2000 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Joann Noto: (616) 493-6686

  • Neighborhood

    Grand Rapids

  • Cross street

    West of Cascade Road

  • Parking details

    Noto's has ample parking for most events. When needed there is street parking available, along with municipal parking for evening events within walking distance.

  • Public transit

    Local cab services, along with town car and limousine services can provide transportation. Many nearby hotels will provide transportation to Noto's on request. Please call us if you need assistance in making local arrangements.

  • Entertainment

    Noto's has live entertainment in the lounge Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. The Tommy Hagen Trio entertains guests on Wednesday evenings (visit www.notosoldworld.com for details on The Tommy Hagen Trio); please call Noto's for more information regarding Thursday through Saturday night entertainment. Our guests will be entertained with class, professionalism, versatility & fun! Reservation Confirmation Message: As Aristotle said, "Excellence is not an act it's a habit." The Noto Family translation - When you visit and experience Noto's once, you'll have to come back! Thank you for choosing Noto's Old World Italian Dining. Should your plans change please let us know. We look forward to serving you. If you are not dining in the new Wine Cellar, don't leave before seeing it! We would be delighted to show you for your next visit to West Michigan! www.notosoldworld.com

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 775 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for groups

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Grand Rapids

    Good for business meals

  • Grand Rapids

    Good for groups

  • Grand Rapids

    Hot spot

  • Grand Rapids

    Great for fine wines

  • Grand Rapids

    Romantic

  • Grand Rapids

    Good for special occasions

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  1. georgeb

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Notos could have been a bit better prepared for my quite basic requests - such as service old world by course style with a separate pasta course. would have appreciated one classic pure pasta to select from for pasta course such as torteliniin afredo sauce.
  2. Diner1

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    The food was excellent but our server only checked on us once and was very slow to transition between courses and took almost 30 minutes to get our bill at the end of dining.
  3. Caroline

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was absolutely delicious, and arrived piping hot. The service was really good, just slightly disjointed on the night I was there as to who was actually our server. It did not impact speed or quality of service overall.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I always love coming here for date nights! Delicious food and amazing service
  5. DoloresD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Gibson Onion Soup was FABULOUS - a must try. Our entres were the best Italian food we have had in years. It was our anniversary and they served us a lemonchelo cake with blueberry compote that was to die for. The server's wine recommendations were outstanding. We will be going back......soon!!!!
  6. RickS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The stuffed baked pasta dish, which was recommended by our server, was over baked and dry. When you stuff the pasta with a dry mix of meat and over bake it, it takes any moisture out of the pasta itself. I should have sent it back. The singer in the lounge, Mark I believe, was excellent.
  7. ChrisT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The service was great the food was great. We were annoyed by the screaming child/children in the bar celebrating a 3yr old birthday. Then they started running around the dining room screaming. Not the time or place with guest in the dining room. Other than that we enjoyed ourselves.
  8. JoseR

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My fiancée, daughter, and I went to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. The staff at Noto’s was attentive, courteous, and professional. Our appetizers, meals, and surprise birthday treat were beautifully presented and delicious. After our meal, we went to the lounge and enjoyed the music by the John Shea trio. It was a wonderful experience and will be returning.
  9. MichelleR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been here multiple times the staff is always wonderful and the food is excellent. The family environment just takes them to the next level.
  10. Luv2dineout

    Grand Rapids

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service are always exceptional. The wine cellar is as architectural marvel to see with several domed dining areas. The Noto family make you feel at home and the live music is mellow and on point.
  11. JimB

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazingly wonderful time at NOTOs. Everything was wonderful and we were treated like VIPs.
  12. JeegeL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night was my first time ever at Noto’s!! The staff there was just so friendly and welcoming also very accommodating. I would definitely recommend to anyone to go there.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Pasta was good but the steaks were not. Service was slow. Waiter was great but overall service was very slow.
  14. Foodie

    Grand Rapids

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy dinning with the Noto family. From their years out on Lake Michigan Dr to the flagship restaurant and banquet facility in Cascade and now Grand Haven, they know how to run a restaurant. The Cascade location is a wonderful place with a great bar area with live entertainment on most nights adjacent to the dining room so you can hear the always good music. Authentic Italian pizza, and pasta along with seafood, veal, beef and chicken. There’s something for everyone. Delicious homemade desserts too. Many old world family recipes handed down through the generations. If you haven’t visited or dined in their lower wine cellar that is something you should definitely experience too. You won’t be disappointed having dinner at Noto’s.
  15. KathyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time to Noto's and we had a great experience. The service and food were spot on. Tom stopped by to check how we were and we had a fun conversation with him.
  16. JohnH

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner with friends to celebrate a Birthday. As always the food was fantastic—the Wine Section by the Sommelier was perfect—the Service was great and dessert was great. Definitely our “go to” restaurant for a great dinner.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Nice people and delicious food. The ambiance is enjoyable, feels like I think Italy would be.
  18. DeniseG

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food warm inviting atmosphere. Service was excellent. Noto's hit it out of the park!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, awesome service and good ambiance. Definitely coming back!
  20. CheriF

    Grand Rapids

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Service fantastic- waiter very attentive and helpful. Live music a treat. Will come back often!
  21. PeteH

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a special occasion and we are completely pleased. The service was attentive and knowledgeable (about wines). The plates were beautiful and delicious.
  22. AmberT

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Calamari was overcooked and rubbery which was extremely disappointing as that is one appetizer that I never make at home. Our meatballs were cold. The waitress was nice but was not informed on their bar selection. The only reason this review is getting 3 stars is because the restaurant is beautiful as usual and the Cannelloni was amazing. Our pre dinner experience was disappointing. The entree was the only plus side.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great the environment, the food
  24. JessicaA

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, large wine selection, amazing staff. Our waiter knew a lot about the wine and had very good recommendations.
  25. MichiganPat

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian food in town!! The restaurant is lovely & spacious. We've always had excellent service too.
  26. NancyG

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was okay. Was hoping for higher quality, though, for the prices we paid. Veal was very dry. Great waiter and staff. Will probably not return.
  27. HeatherD

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We are never disappointed when we dine at Noto's. The service and the food are exceptional. Thank you for another lovely experience.
  28. BernardP

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a pleasurable dining experience.....simply OUTSTANDING!!!
  29. StevenF

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful on so many levels. Amazing Italian meal. Even more amazing wine selection and expertise around it. Highly recommend.
  30. nigely

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    we love it there. the band in the lounge is outstanding and create such a wonderful atmosphere. food is always good
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    I’m not even sure I have the time to explain how many things went wrong. Dirty fork, dirty plate, waited 15 minutes for our waiter, was never given a drink menu, never offered desert even after they said their was complimentary dessert because we were celebrating a birthday, no pen with the check- the list goes on.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing old world Italian food and incredible wine selection! Sat in the bar area for NYE and had fantastic service! Will definitely be back to enjoy another meal
  33. Karen

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I know everyone is understaffed, but can’t a restaurant take less reservations then? Dinner was so so. Everything was slow. Asked for the sommelier several times and he never came, server disappeared for very long periods of time, etc etc. My husband wanted to order dessert, but said he was worried it was going to take an hour. Fortunately we liked the people we were with and it still was a decent night - definitely not a stellar dining experience though.
  34. JamesS

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time here, we came for NYE dinner. Great food, great service. We will be back!
  35. BruceR

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service is the BEST in Grand Rapids!!! And great food too.
  36. Evac

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here. Wife and I loved our food, cooked perfectly with tons of flavor. Server was polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back. Perfect!
  37. AnneO

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Horrible service we were ignored by our sever majority of the time we were there. They didn’t even give us silverware and bread and forgot to put I my husbands drink order not worth the $100 tab.
  38. Rick

    Grand Rapids

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    This was our first time at Noto's. The ambiance was very nice with holiday decorations. Both the dinning room and bar area were very festive.
  39. Mike

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing meal, and a wonderful manager/sommelier (Tim) who gave us a tour of the place after the meal! Highly recommend!
  40. Mike

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    This is advertised as an upscale dining in Grand Rapids. The food was good, but definitely not worth the prices they are charging. We ordered calamari as an appetizer, which was served on a platter with metal serving tongs. My entree was the Cannelloni Della Casa, which was listed as "rolled stuffed pasta . ground veal . Noto’s famous Italian sausage baby spinach . bolognese sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese" and there was no noticeable veal and there was very little sausage in the dish. My guest has the eggplant rollatini and had very little eggplant. The dress code was listed to be business casual and we were completely over-dressed when everyone is wearing jeans, sneakers, hoodies and baseball caps. The best part was the dessert, the limoncello ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu were great. It seems like a few things could make this a fine dining experience but fell short of our expectations.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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Noto's Old World Italian Dining is rated 4.6 stars by 775 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Noto's Old World Italian Dining

6600 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Additional information

  • Cross street

    West of Cascade Road

  • Neighborhood

    Grand Rapids

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, European

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Noto's has ample parking for most events. When needed there is street parking available, along with municipal parking for evening events within walking distance.

  • Public transit

    Local cab services, along with town car and limousine services can provide transportation. Many nearby hotels will provide transportation to Noto's on request. Please call us if you need assistance in making local arrangements.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Noto's has live entertainment in the lounge Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. The Tommy Hagen Trio entertains guests on Wednesday evenings (visit www.notosoldworld.com for details on The Tommy Hagen Trio); please call Noto's for more information regarding Thursday through Saturday night entertainment. Our guests will be entertained with class, professionalism, versatility & fun! Reservation Confirmation Message: As Aristotle said, "Excellence is not an act it's a habit." The Noto Family translation - When you visit and experience Noto's once, you'll have to come back! Thank you for choosing Noto's Old World Italian Dining. Should your plans change please let us know. We look forward to serving you. If you are not dining in the new Wine Cellar, don't leave before seeing it! We would be delighted to show you for your next visit to West Michigan! www.notosoldworld.com

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (616) 493-6686

  • Catering

    We have a complete catering menu on our website at www.notosoldworld.com. Many dishes can be prepared for take-out for small groups & off-site catering for large groups is available.

  • Private party facilities

    Our beautiful banquet facility can accommodate many styles of parties or events. We have small spaces perfect for parties of 10 and larger spaces for up to 2000 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Joann Noto: (616) 493-6686

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