Best Italian Restaurants in White Lake

We went for Valentine's Day and it was so well done! They gave me a rose upon arrival and had tied red ribbons around all the chairs and had a red rose at every table. Their special Valentine's menu items were amazing, and included a lobster pasta and mushroom ravioli that were exceptional. We had their espresso martini with a spicy Chile rim, which was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy cocktail and was another Valentine's menu feature. We also tried their shrimp diavolo appetizer and had the pistachio ricotta sponge cake for dessert. All the food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was made perfect for the holiday. the waitstaff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely come back and look forward to trying other items at our next visit!

We took my Mother for a Galentine’s lunch. It was absolutely perfect. Our courses were very well timed and our Server, Brianna, was attentive, knowledgeable and kind. Fabulous day. Thank you.

Once again it was such a great dining experience. The staff especially our server engaged and gave us great recommendations for starters and entrees.

What a great dinning experience! Highly recommended if you want to have a nice intimate date night. Service was great as there is complimentary valet service (tip optional) and the staff were so friendly upon entering the restaurant. The decor and ambiance are stunning and has a nice modern art touch. Our waiter was amazing and so friendly. The drinks there were delicious and the food was authentic. After eating the food, we did not feel a “food hangover” and felt amazing after suggesting that the food is cooked with the best and freshest ingredients. The pastas noodles are made fresh as well so that is a huge bonus!

My college roommate form early 80's and I started reviewing restaurants in the Metro Detroit Area 4 years ago. We have hit 80% of all the top restaurants (over 120) and we both consider Café' Cortina in our top 2-3 restaurants. I am not sure that I would take children under 14 there, only because of the complexity of the menu/food, and it seems like most of the servers have strong accents that are not always easy to understand. With that said I love going there about every 4-5 weeks and trying something different each time. Last night I had lamb chops. They may have been the best I have ever had. I savored every bite. I have had lamb chops at many nice restaurants. There pasta's are all made in house and are always exciting to try a different one. Make sure you save room for desert, as their pastry chef makes some very unique and tasty treats. This is probably one of the least known restaurants in Metro Detroit, a hidden gem for sure.