Verona Inspired Italian - (Near Shelby Township, MI)

5 /5 Jake Choate: Verona is truly something special. I would put this place against the best of the best and I am not exaggerating. Since childhood I have traveled extensively and eaten at countless restaurants, and I also spent years running kitchens, working as a GM, and even working as a regional manager in the industry. Verona stands out as one of the finest I have ever experienced. Executive Chef Salvatore Borgia is a master of his craft. Every dish is executed with passion and precision, and you can taste the dedication in every bite. The restaurant itself is beautiful and spotless, the food is top notch, and the service is consistently excellent. General Manager Megan Leopoldo deserves her own recognition. She is kind, attentive, and always present to ensure the front of house runs seamlessly. Together, she and Chef Salvatore are a dynamic duo that set Verona apart. The staff reflects her leadership, being friendly, efficient, well mannered, and completely on top of their game. The menu is unique, featuring items you will not find many other places in the area, and prices are very reasonable for the quality. Verona manages to be both classy and casual at the same time, making it perfect for anything from a quick lunch to a wedding reception. With its gorgeous, modern hotel setting, it may actually be the ideal place to host an event and stay the night. If I could give this place ten stars, I would. Verona has earned my respect and my loyalty, and I recommend it to absolutely everyone. Also great for kids, it’s my daughters favorite. -Jacob Choate

5 /5 E M: Great food, great service, great experience! The apps were so good and the drinks gave us the perfect buzz! We couldnt stop eating, by the time our meals came out we were stuffed! Will definitely be back. This is a hidden gem. Who would think a restaurant inside a hotel would be this nice?!

5 /5 Ali Safarov: I’ve always wanted to try food from Verona Inspired Italian! I regularly check out their weekly specials on Facebook and couldn’t wait to finally try them out. This was my first visit to the restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious and amazing. We started with the bread and butter- yes, we actually started there because it was that good. We even asked for another basket! Then came the Eggplant Tower, and wow - it was fantastic. I’m a big fan of eggplant, and this dish was perfection: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and pickled onion. You really need to try it to understand how good it is. For the weekly special, we had the Emperor Red Snapper. Absolutely incredible. The Tomahawk Pork Chop and the steak were both delicious as well. Our cocktails and beer were spot-on. Service? 5 stars. Thank you Joy M. The menu has so many tempting options, and we definitely want to come back and try more. P.S. That bread? We took another portion home. So good.

5 /5 LEA: We had a wonderful experience at Verona! The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our waitress, Amanda, made the night even better with her kind and attentive service. She was friendly, professional, and made us feel truly taken care of. It’s rare to find someone so genuinely warm and helpful—thank you, Amanda, for making our visit so enjoyable! We’ll definitely be back. Would highly recommend!