Spagnuolo’s
662 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI, 48864
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Address :
662 W Grand River Ave
Okemos, MI, 48864 - Phone (517) 349-9605
- Website https://www.spagsinfo.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Molly S.
Absolutely love the food! I've been coming to this restaurant for two decades. Make sure to try the Chicken Marsala, best dish on the menu.
(5)Andre W.
Came here for pickup twice The pizza is fantastic here! I love the thin crust Spags Special which has everything on it (mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, and sausage) The cheese sticks are huge and delicious as well!
(5)Vanessa N.
Their Margarita pizza is the best!!!
(5)Jason M.
Very professional owners and we hope they stay in business for a long time.
(3)Jessie M.
I'm so conflicted about this place. I will tell anyone that will listen that the Spag's Special pizza is by far the best pizza I've ever had. That being said.....I only ever pick up the pizza to go because dining in is miiiiserable. It didn't used to be as bad as it is now but it's been on a steady decline for years now. About once a year we go back to try to give it a chance but it's always the same. No one seems to be organized, the food takes forever, and no one seems to like working there. The last time we went there, we were told by our waitress that the kitchen had ran out of plates and knives, so she could only bring out half of our tables food. Uh....What? When we complained to the manager (Amy I think?) we just got the "sorry/not sorry we're busy" excuse. If you can, just go to Spag's Bar and Grille. They obviously have a lot of the same food and the customer service is exponentially better.
(3)Alexis B.
I went here recently for a family reunion and was underwhelmed. I had the eggplant parm, which was fairly gloppy - you could barely see or taste the eggplant, just the salty standard issue tomato sauce and a lot of cheese. It came with a side of pasta with the same tomato sauce, and a side salad that was just iceberg lettuce, tomato, and onion. To be fair, my kids got spaghetti and meatballs and spaghetti carbonara and the both cleaned their plates before I got to taste, so it can't have been too bad! But frankly, for the style of food and the price I'd prefer Olive Garden, which has a bit more atmosphere. Not to trash what seems to be a cherished local spot - they must be doing something right!
(2)Rob Y.
We love the pizza at Spagnuolo's. It's as good a pizza as you'll find anywhere on the planet. My second job was at a pizza shop so I pretty much know my way around a pizza. And I've eaten a pizza or two around the globe, so I'm qualified to say this. We had one of the lighter 'non gut bomb' pies the other night. We lay off the heaping piles of cheese for a healthier version. Instead of regular tomatoes, we had them substitute sun dried versions. Perhaps the lack of liquid made the crust event better than it usually is, but this one was absolutely PERFECT in it's texture. Just outstanding. My only quibble is, they could almost always use a bit more salt in their crust. It's a minor deal easily fixed with a couple of shakes of cheese. Service is generally quite good. Their homemade italian dressing is always our choice for a salad.
(5)Jim P.
It's good. That is to say, it's not the best Italian food ever, but I don't think that's what they're trying for. I think they are trying to make their food the way their customers like it and keep everyone happy. I think they have a good thing going. I had veal parmesan and it was pretty good. But I love the way the place feels and how nice everyone is and it's just a really good place to eat and spend time.
(3)Rick B.
Others seemed to be enjoying their dining. Our experience wasn't so great. Wines were okay but not special. My "upgraded" salad (to replace iceberg with spinach and greens) only included to small tomato slices, while other salads had additional vegetables like carrots and cucumbers. No silverware. Couldn't flag an employee to bring some, so had to get up and find our waitress. Then no parmesan cheese on our table. Again, easier to go find it on another table than wait for wait staff. Indicated free WiFi, but my iPhone couldn't find it. Minor things, yes, but adding up now. I had Chicken Marsala which had good flavor but the chicken was drowning in the super rich sauce. Too much for my taste. Tried scrapping it off but gave up. Chicken was tender and moist beneath the sauce. I'd rather have chicken with a sauce than sauce with some chicken. Served with a simple and bland spaghetti with a few tomato and pepper chips. My wife had veal parmesan which was okay. To be fair, be didn't complain about anything, so they didn't have opportunity to fix anything. I think the mediocre wine, no silverware and having to find staff, no parmesan on table and having to go get some, set the tone. We were leaning toward this being a one-time/not-coming-back restaurant before our food arrived; they would have had to wow us with the entrée to make up of the service and poor start. The food did not. Possibly for pizza with a group it is just fine. Seems to be popular, just not our style.
(2)Jennifer T.
To put it bluntly, the pizza is terrible. We ordered 3; a pepperoni for the kids, a margherita and Spag special for the adults. The margherita was similar to a burnt, frozen Totinos pizza at best. The worst "rendition" of this classic I've ever encountered. I only assumed the house SPECIAL would be much better... wrong. Thicker crust, flavorless sauce with flavorless toppings aside from the completly raw, crunchy onions. Bread arrived right before our pizzas and pretty much fortold what to expect from the rest of our meal. Our server was friendly enough and apologetic for her timing being "off" all night. Maybe this pizza is acceptable to those born and raised in Michigan, but if one of the most praised items on the Italian menu is the Nachos.... there is an obvious problem.
(1)Richard H.
I kind of feel bad giving this bad review...maybe this was an off night for this restaurant? We've eaten here before. .probably once every couple of years for the last 10 or so years... But sadly, on this night ( a wedding rehearsal dinner no less...) Spagnuolos really was sub par! First as we were seated we were greeted by a dirty baby diaper left by earlier guests on one of the dining chairs... From the onset the server acted like she hated her job so we were uncomfortable with her. Next..meals came out totally haphazardly with several coming late, coming incorrectly or not coming at all...I was really surprised to see so many problems! Then all all the hassles... almost everyone in the group was pretty disappointed in their meals...describing them as bland, over cooked and generally uninspired. Everyone was ready for a nice meal after the wedding rehearsal going so well ... but sadly the night kind of ended with a thud after eating here!
(2)Hilary M.
Came in on a Friday night expecting it to be busy, don't mind the wait at all! Still confused why half the restaurants tables were empty while there was a line out the door (and even like this when we left so obviously not reserved). Here come the laundry list of problems: 1. No condiments on table, had to steal some off another table. Noticed the restaurant only had enough condiments to fill half the tables 2.Our party first ordered salads. After waiting a while the waitress came over to apologize and say they had ran out of lettuce and had to cut some more and it would be some extra time. 3. Salads were eaten..now just waiting for food. 2 people in our party ordered pizza their food arrived and the 3 of us that did not order pizza waited for our food. Being polite the 2 didn't want to eat their pizzas while we waited so they waited as well. Their food was cold by the time our food got to the table 4. Why did it take so long for us to get our food? "The kitchen ran out of plates" 5. Asked for a better cutting knife for my food. Response: "okay but it will be just a moment we ran out of knives as well" 6. The plates they finally put our food on looked disgusting..not sure where they found them. 7. When leaving we decided to speak with someone about all the issues she insincerely said she was sorry and that's all we got. 1 positive was food wasn't bad! That doesn't make up for the bad experience though. Did someone steal all your plates, knives and condiments? I'm confused.
(1)Curtis C.
After looking for a restaurant to take a dinner date to, decided to try Spagnuolo's out. Setting a reservation over the phone was easy earlier in the day. There wasn't a need to since it wasn't overly crowded. The online reservation system did not really work and I was worried at the last minute. My date and I observed the menu and the wait staff was great while bringing drinks in the meantime. The atmosphere is very casual and has an Italian vibe. My date had the Chicken Sandwich and I had the Chicken Marsala. Since he finished his sandwich no problem and I had enjoyed mine to the end, I would say the food was great.. Flavorful and quantity was enough for one person. It's easy to load a lot on a plate when it comes to pasta. Only thing I would've changed was the presentation of the Chicken Marsala. The sauce was great, but did not need to be smothered all over the plate - would have gave more attention to the chicken which was cooked beautifully. I wouldn't have any issue recommending this place and visiting again.
(5)Mel C.
My husband and I have recently started going here after kind of forgetting about it for a few years (it's not a very convenient location for us). And I am so glad we did! Pizza is amazing, and we've also both enjoyed some of the pasta we have tried, such as the linguine with cream sauce and the mosticiolli. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced. Chicken tortellini soup is great, but as someone else noted, the side salad is mostly white iceberg...but that's the only disappointment we've had. Service has also been good. I don't understand the three star ratings and the negative reviews being so dominant, but if you take time to look at the 19 "not recommended" reviews, you will notice they are overwhelmingly positive.
(5)Damon L.
Admittedly - it has been a long time since I have been here (I no longer live in the Lansing area). So there might be something I'm unaware.......yet I'm surprised at such harsh reviews. If not simply outliers - something must have drastically changed to elicit such a response. This was one of the best places in town for pizza. The SPAG special was a family favorite and way more than we could eat. Truly appetizing and loaded with toppings. I had also tried some of their specialty pizza's which were good as well. I give it a 3 star simply because it was quite a while ago and I don't want to over-review if there has been a decline. But, I would hesitate to write this place completely off or simply follow the more negative outlooks on yelp. I think you have to give it a try and go from there. If simply for pizza - I can't imagine you going wrong. I also recall Spags often being busy - so sometimes a wait was apart of the deal.
(3)Robert K.
This is bland, Midwestern food. Sauces were very watery/runny. The pizza is nothing special...not sure what all the hype is about. The prices are reasonable, but you could probably cook most of this at home...why pay someone else?
(2)Jon H.
We had mostacholi with gargonzola and marinara sauce, a calzone with marinara, pepperoni, mozzarella , yellow peppers, and spinach manicotti. The pasta was al dente the marinara and gorgonzola was sweet and tangy. The calzone was a bit too hot to eat right away but served cut in half with the ingredients spilling out, steaming. The smell made our mouths water. The spinach was fresh and colorfully green. San Pellegrino water kept our pallets clean. Service was prompt and professional.
(4)Vee V.
Nice time for lunch-- burger perfectly cooked, pizza very good, meatball sub was enjoyable and the service was excellent. All enjoyed the breadsticks with marinara. Not too busy at 12:30 on a Saturday with all the students gone. I'd go back!,
(4)Hank M.
Very average food. Decent service. Nice atmosphere. Great bargain. I love Italian food and tend to have a large threshold of taste variety and quality within Italian cousine. With that said, "Spag's" has their moments, but they are far too inconsistent to be trusted. The red sauce is pretty good but there are times it is too salty, or burnt. The meatballs are hit or miss. When they hit, they are wonderful. Some of the best I've had and i had two Italian grandmothers. But when they are bad, they are awful. Alas, Spag's is far too inconsistent to know what to expect. When ordering the lasagna or baked pasta's they destroy the dish and drown out the taste by putting WAY too much cheese. If overkill of cheap mozzarella is your thing, this is the place for you. What saves Spag's from receiving less star's in my review is their pizza (they do a decent job on their calzones and pizza) and the atmosphere (nice, cozy place - not a bland, corporate chain feel). The service is average, not bad, but not good either. Overall, decent place to have dinner (prices are very good), but the food quality leaves a LOT to be desired.
(2)Geoff S.
If you want italian food olive garden would be closer. The pizza is good so if your expectations are low you'll be impressed. Service was slightly above average.
(3)Solnichka F.
The food and service are not even "ok" here. I was expecting some better Italian food quality, but I was disappointed. The pesto didn't even have pine nuts, and the flavor was mediocre at best. I grew up with a Sicilian grandmother, and she could cook Italian food circles around this place. As such, I was disappointed. The service wasn't very good, either. We went for lunch when day when the place was empty, and our waitress seemed to keep forgetting we were there. Never a good sign. Also, the leftovers didn't keep very well. We had to throw them out of our refrigerator; they went bad overnight, it seemed. Yuck.
(2)Glen R.
It is definitely off the beaten path, many times when driving here from the mall people have accused me of looking for a place to "hide the body". I have been eating here for 15+ years and when I am going through Lansing I am always tempted to stop (except Sundays they are closed). Pasta is good, Stuffed pizza is amazing, and they have a very tasty focaccia they serve you in the basket. Check out the pizza light when you get there red - yellow- green to know how long you pizza will take.
(4)Brian K.
First, it's easy to miss this place and find the wrong "Spag's" in town. This one is across the street from some kind of shady lingerie store that kind of looks like a barn. Anyway, most of the food is just so-so. But the stuffed pizza is awesome. Choose whatever toppings you like and be prepared for a sore jaw from chewing all the tasty and fresh mozzarella that will ooze out. Great.
(4)Tim H.
I have no idea how this place is popular. Supposedly the pizza is good. I had the carbonara, really disgusting. Greasy and filled with burnt bits of bacon, really bad Italian and an awful atmosphere. Skip it.
(1)jc m.
first timer...amazing...definitely try the Specialty pie!
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